Hill Workouts For Runners: Beat The Beast!
Hill workouts, some love them, most hate them but everyone agrees that it is absolutely necessary for runners. The only way to conquer and get better at races with hills is to practice, practice, practice!
Although I am a fairly experienced runner, I am still learning with every race how to attack those hills and still be alive when I get to the top. I still have clear visions of the tallest hill I ever conquered which was the hill at mile 7 of the Rock N Roll DC Half Marathon. It was HUGE *in my Trump voice*.
I also had a hard time with the bridges and hills in the NYC Marathon, and since marathon training begins this week, I wan’t to make sure that I am ready to handle it! I have teamed up once again with my amazing runner blogger friends to share 6 different hill workouts that you can use during your training for upcoming races!
Related: 15 Mistakes I’m Not Making for My Second Marathon
The first step is to find a hill in your neighborhood perhaps at a nearby park, or set your treadmill on a steep incline. I have a hill in my local park that is a total beast. From there practice running up and down, this will not only build strength in your legs but it will prepare you for what is to come during your races. Don’t be surprised, be prepared!
Here are the workouts, a great variety for when you want to switch things up!
Allie @ Vita Train 4 Life
Laura @ This Runner’s Recipes
Angela @ Happy Fit Mama
Carly @ Fine Fit Day
Sarah @ Run Far Girl
How do you attack the hills? What life situation are you currently working uphill against? What are your favorite hill workouts?
If you enjoyed these Hill Workouts For Runners, be sure to check out these Speed Workouts For Runners!
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So because I’m already a part of this awesomeness, all I saw was “marathon training starts this week!” OMG!!!!! I’m so excited for you Nellie!!!! Go get it!
HUUUUUUUUGE!!! Lol. Runners – HIT THOSE HILLS!!!
Im walking walking walking all the hills in prep for y full marathon walk.
HMMMM you should join me in that 26.2 amble!!!!!
[…] Nellie from Brooklyn Active Mama combines a quick workout break at the top and bottom of the hill (um, I kind of love this idea!). […]
Awesome list, but even more excited for you now, Nellie!! Seriously I know you got this one, too!!! 😉
I just bookmarked this post – thanks for sharing! I’m *hopefully starting marathon training next month so this will come in handy for sure!
hopefully?! Why hopefully?!!
I’m having a lot of issues with my right knee. Had an MRI on Sunday and should have the results today, hopefully. Just hope I don’t need surgery 🙁
omg!! I’m so sorry!! 🙁 I’m crossing my fingers and toes that the outcome is positive!!
Nellie!!!! Marathon training – I’m so psyched for you, my friend! I can’t wait to follow along on this journey of yours too. You’re amazing. 🙂
Also – I LOVED your workout for this roundup! I’m going to try it next time I am running my hilly course.
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You go, girl!
Strangely I prefer the hills for workouts – but mostly just for fast walking!
Good luck as you start marathon training! I love how your workout throws in some strength – I’m pretty sure it would kick my butt!
So many Awesome workouts in this post to choose from!! Good luck on marathon training.
Great workouts! I try and include some sort of hill in all of my runs – and do hill repeats every couple of weeks. I live in Vancouver, BC where there are plenty of bridges and hills… so they’re not too hard to come by! Mostly, harder to avoid. Haha.
Ugh. Hill workouts are killer, but so good for you. Thankfully (or not) our regular running routes have some pretty steep hills, so flat races feel a lot easier when we do them!
Aside from running, i also enjoy go to the gym/ Crossfit. I like your shared workouts. Thankyou!