Don’t Run Hill Sprints on Windy Days

Of course I’m being facescious, especially when the wind is in your favor

Today was my first of many strength training workouts on the hill. 

I feel almost ashamed to say that.  Coming from a Strength Training background, running and strength rarely, if ever should be used in the same sentence.  However, given that my specific goal is a 10 mile race in less than 12 weeks I’m willing to change my thinking for the moment. 

I’m not planning on doing any more squats for 12 weeks in favor of twice weekly hill workouts and complimentary deadlift and kettlebell training for glutes and hammies.

3/4 mile warm-up

8 x 10 sec hill sprints on >12% grade (the hill is in the Williamsburg neighborhood at the entrace to the Struble Trail); 30 to 45 sec recovery (walk to start)

3/4 mile cool-down

I’ve been tennis balling the heck out my thighs to release the stress that’s causing my knee pain.  Its working wonders!