Monday, March 19, 2012

"Running" Hills

Since my friend is still trying to talk me into doing World's Toughest 10K with her, we decided to "run" some hills on Saturday.  I use the term "run" loosely as there was quite a bit of walking involved on my part on some of the long uphills.  This is the elevation profile for the route we choose:

The whole thing was somewhat challenging, but the section from mile 4 to mile 5 was super intense.  Since we essentially did an out and back, I should have seen it coming based on the downhill from mile 1 to mile 2, but I didn't realize just how much the elevation changed until it was time to head back up.

Given that Worlds Toughest is pretty much like mile 4-5 throughout the entire route,  this was probably a  good route for some training.  However, it certainly left me with a lot of doubts about my ability to do that other course.

We'll probably go back to this same spot next weekend.  I hope it gets easier.  If not, I might become her cheerleader on race day rather than a participant myself.

Happy Monday!
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13 comments:

  1. Lily on the RoadMon Mar 19, 06:53:00 AM PDT

    Wow, those are some hills. You've got to use your head about the race considering your knee issues...we what to be able to run well into our 70's ... don't we?

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  2. WesMon Mar 19, 08:11:00 AM PDT

    the ability to "do the course" or do the course fast? food for thought.

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  3. MarleneMon Mar 19, 10:34:00 AM PDT

    That looks like some serious hill training - good for you!

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  4. B.o.B.Mon Mar 19, 01:54:00 PM PDT

    you are nuts. lol! i hate hills, but i heard they make you stronger. ;)

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  5. RaquelitaMon Mar 19, 03:45:00 PM PDT

    Damn! That is some series elevation. I'm already impressed with your hill work.

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  6. ajhMon Mar 19, 04:38:00 PM PDT

    Run those hills four times before you decide whether to do the race or not. No reason in particular, just one gauge.

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  7. LindsayMon Mar 19, 05:45:00 PM PDT

    that looks like a fun run... ha. hills make you stronger though! i like the *idea* of hill workouts, but have always chickened out in the past.

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  8. Carolina JohnTue Mar 20, 06:54:00 AM PDT

    That's not an elevation profile, it looks more like a Rorschach test.

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  9. LBTEPATue Mar 20, 11:19:00 PM PDT

    scary.....

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  10. GrooverWed Mar 21, 12:14:00 AM PDT

    You can do it! ;)

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  11. TheiaWed Mar 21, 08:05:00 AM PDT

    That elevation map is nuts! I'm definitely a flatlander. Just looking at that gives me hives!

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  12. Black KnightThu Mar 22, 08:49:00 AM PDT

    Those are not hills but hells!
    You did it, congrats!

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  13. Tina @GottaRunNowSun Mar 25, 03:08:00 PM PDT

    It'll get easier!

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