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934 Views 3 Replies Latest reply: Sep 19, 2010 4:26 PM by crl8686 RSS
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protometal
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Sep 19, 2010 12:40 PM

Proper hill technique?

Hi all,

 

I ran a rather hilly 5 k race last week and ran a practice 5k race (in prep for a race in two weeks) which features one quite long, sizeable hill. I am going to start including more hills in my routes, but I have found that I am really inconsistant in dealing with them and they seem to sap my leg strength. What is the proper technique to take a hill? Thanks for any tips!




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Tags: 5k, hills, technique
  • bhsrunning Amateur
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    1. Sep 19, 2010 12:59 PM (in response to protometal)
    Re: Proper hill technique?

    you want to push through the hill and give it the energy you have. the hills are what seperate you from other runners in a race. but don't worry you will recover on the downhill

  • protometal Pro
    protometal
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    2. Sep 19, 2010 2:41 PM (in response to bhsrunning)
    Re: Proper hill technique?

    Thanks. I was actually looking more for technique. I would assume you need to take smaller steps but am looking for other tips.




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    Upcoming races: Super 5k 2/3/13

    Select Recent Results: Brooksie Way Half Marathon - 1:49:09 (Half Marathon PR), Open Door Julie Run 5k - 22:16 (2nd place age group, PR)

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  • crl8686 Legend
    crl8686
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    3. Sep 19, 2010 4:26 PM (in response to protometal)
    Re: Proper hill technique?

    You may want to check these out - Here's a set of Runners' World articles on hill running techniques:

    http://www.runnersworld.com/subtopic/0,7123,s6-238-263-264-0,00.html




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