hill training
Marathon wisdom part 5: The value of hills
I mentioned in my blog on Interval Training (15th Feb) that hills can be used as a ‘substitute’ for speed work. So how does it work? Well, it depends on the length and incline of the hills you have at your disposal. A not-too-steep longish hill is great for a continuous effort – similar to [...]
Run to the hills
A weekend in North Devon fitted in nicely with my ‘base training’ phase… I could just run long and easy, enjoy the views and not worry about having to move quickly over challenging terrain. But I forgot about the hills. Damn, it’s hilly in North Devon, and even on ‘easy’ runs, my heart rate was [...]