I think it is safe to say that the ice and slush on the pavements and roads has gone for at least a few days. Therefore we can return to a regular hill reps session. Once again we are aiming for a higher paced effort, putting a bit of power and bounce through the legs. The session is the same as done a few weeks ago:
10 x 1 minute hill reps at 3k to 5k effort with a gentle jog down recovery.
If you are able to use the same hill as last time, then try to be even more consistent this time i.e. getting to the same point on the hill after each rep. Try to feel some bounce and power in your legs and use a long, powerful stride. This is running specific strength training so we are not necessarily using the most efficient stride length (as you would use during a race) but are trying to work the muscles through their full range of motion in an exaggerated running style.
As always, be safe, check out your hill before doing the first rep for slip and trip hazards and keep your 2m/5m separation if you are running as a pair rather than solo.
Alan
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