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Running in the hills does many things for the cross country runner. First, hills build strength and speed. Secondly, getting out in the woods, clears the head and gives one a break from the modern, day to day challenges of a pandemic. It is the secret sauce, and hills will make you fit. So, enjoy!
Elle Purrier St. Pierre pushing the pace, 1,500m semi finals, photo by Cortney White
Tuesday: warm-up, relaxed 55-65 minute run in the hills, enjoy the day, cooldown.
2021 RunBlogRun, week # 4, Summer mileage, day 2
Monday: light run, 40 minutes easy pace, stretch, 4 x 150 m stride-outs, light cooldown.
Tuesday: warm-up, relaxed 55-65 minute run in the hills, enjoy the day, cooldown.
Wednesday: light run, 40 minutes easy pace, stretch, 4 x 150 m light cooldown.
Thursday: warm-up, run in the hills, get in 40 minutes in your 65 minute run of hill running, cooldown.
Friday: light run, 40 minutes easy pace, stretch, 4 x 150 m stride-outs, light cooldown.
Saturday: warm-up, 60 minute run in a park, moderate pace, with ten minute hilly run during run, cooldown
Sunday: Long run, 65-75 minutes, at a conversational pace