How to Train for Downhill and Hilly Races When You Don’t Have Hills
Episode description
If you are preparing for a hilly race, such as the New York City Marathon, or a downhill race such as a REVEL marathon, your training will look different from what it would for a flat marathon. We guide you through an evidence-based, practical approach for training for a hilly race - including creative interventions if you live in a flat area.
You will learn:
✅ The different energetic and mechanical demands of uphill and downhill running
✅ How to muscularly prepare for a downhill race
✅ How to train for a hilly race when you live in a flat area
✅ Strength training exercises for a hilly race
✅ Developing a performance mindset for hilly races
✅ Proper hill running form
✅ Pacing strategies for hilly races
✅ How to fuel during a hilly race
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