hill running
Slope-based cardio training
Hill running is a form of running that involves ascending and descending hills, either as training to build strength and cardiovascular endurance or as a sport in its own right.
As training, runners seek out inclines to develop power and speed: I do hill running twice a week.
As a sport, it overlaps with fell running and trail running, typically covering rugged terrain rather than paved roads.
- uphillToward higher elevation
- vertical gainCumulative altitude climbed
- trailPath through wilderness
- trail shoesFootwear for unpaved ground
- inclineAngled rising surface
steep · steep grade · climb · ascent · terrain · elevation · gradient · summit · legs · burn · stride · endurance · mountain · scramble · peak · descent · quad · lung