The Stablemaster Speaks - The Art of the Marathon HILLS ARE THE PILLS
Feb 13, 2025
Dive into the world of hills as John shares his insights on training with incline! Discover why traditional hill reps are perfect for middle-distance athletes. Learn how to blend hill workouts with tempo runs for maximum results. John also discusses the importance of hill training for hilly marathons like Boston. With personal anecdotes and listener shoutouts, this session is packed with tips on progression, injury management, and building strength. Get ready to tackle those hills and enhance your running game!
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Weekend Medical Call-Out And Wine
- John describes rushing to a friend's house to check injuries and giving practical advice on an ankle/achilles issue.
- He then recounts being taken to a restaurant and plied with red wine despite trying to avoid it.
James' Modified Lactate-Grenade Misstep
- John tells the story of James Whittington winning a Puma London Marathon spot then making a training error.
- James did a hard lactate-grenade session but modified it and risked underpreparing for his 10K race.
Progress Hill Reps Gradually
- Use 10x30s hill reps on a 5–6% gradient to restart hard training after base building.
- Progress by extending reps to 45s, 1min, 90s, then fewer longer reps as fitness improves.