How to run up that hill

If you're in Denver, the final "Race Ready Strength" is on March 26 (focusing on hips & low back).

Onward!
Hills are like a cheat code for running. What do I give my clients specifically?

• 10 x 45 sec uphill hard & jog down-

Simple. Short enough to push the pace, long enough to improve strength endurance and stamina
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• 2 x 2 min (jog down) 4 x 1 min (jog down), 6 x 40 sec (jog down)-

More of a grind, think closer to threshold workout. Then adding some spicy speed on the end
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• 3 x (30 sec up/jog down/60 sec up/jog down/90 sec up/jog down-

Mix of speed & stamina to really test different limits
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• 15-20 x 30 sec hard min with jog down

If hill repeats were a lifting workout... this would be 10 x 3 reps. Tough, looking to improve some top end power.
ALSO
I recommend hard runs on rolling hills and hard downhills to also improve turnover and quad resilience.​
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And now an exercise form tip.
If you have any suggestions, please let me know!


Push Up Form
Think making your body into an arrow vs a T or a I.
It's better for your shoulders.
Also, spreading your fingers can help.
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