I have a few options for a hill session but, with next year’s Hardmoors races in mind, I was keen to try out a new route which included steps both up and down.
So tonight after work I set off to the Gleniffer Braes park to work out a loop I could run on. I ran from home to a starting point for the loop. Then I ran round the loop 4 times as each loop was 0.75miles.
The profile gives an idea of the ascent and descent. I ran the first 3 laps clockwise and the last lap anticlockwise. It was very dark so I had to be careful not to trip over. I tried to run a little faster on each lap. I’m very pleased to report that I didn’t feel my hamstring at all so that’s great news.
I will be returning to this route regularly to work on my running up and down running technique in preparation for the Hardmoors races. I may well do it after I’ve run 15miles or so but we’ll see.