3 results for tag: hills

The Why and How of Hill Repeats: The Simple Workout That Hurts (and Works)

Hill repeats are exactly what they sound like: you run up a hill hard, recover, then do it again. They also feel exactly how you might imagine them to feel. When they first appeared in my training calendar, my immediate reaction was to call my coach and cancel everything I signed up for that might require this exercise. ... More

Flat Can Be Boring: Why You Should Be Excited For Those San Francisco Hills!

When San Francisco Marathon runners are asked what makes the race course unique to other races, they talk about seeing all the iconic sights in the city, the majestic experience of running across the Golden Gate Bridge, the views of the ocean and the Bay, the amazing San Francisco weather, and the fact that it’s the only full ... More

Where To Train For Hills in San Francisco

Top 5 places to train for hills in San Francisco. (Don't worry: These are not all part of the official race course!) More