How to Run Hills

How to Run Hills

 by Jenn Turner of 5k Rockstars

1. locate hill

2. suit up in running attire

3. run up that hill

I apologize for those that thought this post might have some insight to making hills easier or seem less steep. The fact is to get better at hills (and faster overall) you just have to run them. 

I am currently only running hills because I am staying at my dad's house which is in the middle of a hill. So, whether I go up or down first, there is still up or down back. I am conquering the same upward route and am hoping to improve that pace time. I have to fast walk a majority of it since it's fairly steep and I am pushing an old stroller with a 30 pound three year old, but I run any 'straight part' of the route.

In my 1st two runs I averaged a 16:27 pace time, and tonight's run I ran 14:59. Maybe, I'll get to go without the stroller one night to see what my 'actual' pace time is.

Do you keep your running and stroller running times separate?

Map My Run App

This post is my own opinion about a free app that I downloaded on my android phone. I just wanted to share my feelings about it with you.

I am really happy about this app. I have never really tracked my miles before, but am getting serious about making good times in upcoming 5ks and thought this might be important. Once I figured out how to set the GPS on my phone the app does the rest. While my music was playing the app let me know when I hit mile markers and my mile and split pace. I thought that was cool!

Tonight's run consisted of two miles. One up hill, one down hill. The website even shows you your pace throughout your run along with elevation! Super cool. If you have a chance, check it out, and add me as a friend (Jennifer Turner)

Did you run today?

Go!

Lace up whatever sneakers you have and get out there. 

If you are nervous about running you can:

just walk

walk one block/jog one block

walk 3 minutes/run 30 seconds

listen to music and run during the chorus of each song

It doesn't matter where or how you start, but GET STARTED.

*Bonus* Write it down on your calender and don't let 2 days go by without getting that body moving!

Remember YOU ROCK!

<3 5k Rockstar Jenn