tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762661220155319455.post4929700455642796384..comments2023-09-16T02:35:04.069-07:00Comments on Fat to fit diaries: The last 2 days - hill training and shorter faster runsfattofithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07722487840433632797noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762661220155319455.post-6390753270826604142012-06-03T21:32:00.393-07:002012-06-03T21:32:00.393-07:00Thanks for the tips, I will definitely use them on...Thanks for the tips, I will definitely use them once we add hills to our training in a few weeks. Thankfully we will only be doing hills once a week since we are beginners. I'm trying to focus on being positive of the benefits of hills since I find them intimidating. However you're right, I'm sure there will be something positive to focus on them while I do them.MR DETERMINEDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12257483197958590034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762661220155319455.post-63897802266300689442012-06-01T13:56:32.516-07:002012-06-01T13:56:32.516-07:00Thanks for dropping by again Mr Determined :)).
...Thanks for dropping by again Mr Determined :)). <br /><br />First thing I would say about hills is that you need to add them step by step to your training. If you have never done hill training before and then suddenly start doing it several times per week you are likely to get injured. Once per week if you are new to them is perfectly sufficient. <br /><br />The next point I would like to address is how you approach them from a mental point of view. It helps if you can always approach them with a positive mental attitude. Even if you hate hills, try to find some good point e.g. nice scenery along the way. On Wednesday when a big hailstorm came, coach Jeff was trying to teach us how to see the positive in situations we don't usually like. So he pointed out the beautiful double rainbow and the fact that if it hadn't rained/hailed we would never have got to see that. Also try breaking the hill down into manageable chunks. So instead of seeing it as a 1km hill see it as 10 x 100m of hill. That really helps to tackle it.<br /><br />Now in terms of technique tips for hill training I would say try to keep yourself upright and running tall. A lot of us have a tendency to lean forward when running up hills and that can place a lot of strain on the lower back. I had a lot of lower back ache when I started running lots of hills. I managed to reduce that through regular Pilates and yoga. I would also say try to focus on small quick steps rather than trying to bound up the hill. This will also help to increase your leg turnover rate in general, even when you are running on the flat.<br /><br />The benefits of hill training are many, so I think the plan you are following is a good one. Keep up the good work and I hope you get the time you are looking for in your next race. Even if you don't, there is always the next one.fattofithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07722487840433632797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762661220155319455.post-84584570250099752222012-05-31T21:17:48.345-07:002012-05-31T21:17:48.345-07:00I love that there was a Mexican that ran fast. I s...I love that there was a Mexican that ran fast. I still like Speedy Gonzales after all these years. :) Any tips on running hills? I am starting a 10K Training that starts to concentrate on hill training after a few weeks into the course. I could use any advice.MR DETERMINEDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12257483197958590034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762661220155319455.post-24760258391398708282012-05-31T14:02:07.530-07:002012-05-31T14:02:07.530-07:00If you click on the link you will see. The orange...If you click on the link you will see. The orange indicates that it is a hyperlink xfattofithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07722487840433632797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762661220155319455.post-67791400130638429152012-05-31T13:12:19.255-07:002012-05-31T13:12:19.255-07:00What are Kangoo Jumps?What are Kangoo Jumps?rosemary_janeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12851241850611087714noreply@blogger.com