Steve Haywood Health & Fitness

Once again, stay well wrapped up unless it is quite warm. As the name would suggest, you are looking for a hill, preferably in a park or the countryside but tarmac will suffice in the winter months. The hill should not be too severe or long (maximum 200 metres) and you should only approach it after a good 10 – 15 minute warm up.

Stride up the hill pumping your arms more than usual but still feel relaxed and in control and as you approach the top make sure you run over the top for a few metres before stopping.

Walk or jog back down the hill and then repeat three or four times to begin with (remember the jog home).

Running a Race Uphill

Note

It is important to always run through the finish point of your efforts (at your chosen pace) before stopping. This keeps you in a positive frame of mind.

Try not to stop before you have achieved your goal. This becomes more important as you get tired.

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