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Chris McClung | Training for Hilly Races

November 22, 2022 Carolyn Coffin and Kim Senechal Episode 112
Chris McClung | Training for Hilly Races
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Chris McClung | Training for Hilly Races
Nov 22, 2022 Episode 112
Carolyn Coffin and Kim Senechal

Based out of Austin Texas, Chris McClung is a 2:45 marathoner, running coach, and host of the Running Rogue podcast. He’s exceptionally knowledgeable about many aspects of run training, but in this episode we decided to pick his brain about training for hilly races. This conversation is a deep dive on all things hills, including:

  • Why one might consider a hilly race
  • Chris’ definition of a hilly race
  • The many benefits of hill training
  • Sample hill workouts and how to progress them
  • When to include hill training in your cycle and how to make it course-specific
  • If there’s such a thing as too much hill training
  • What we can do in the weight room to prepare for hilly races, and
  • How to be creative if you live in a flat location or face unsafe weather conditions. 

If you’ve got a hilly race on your calendar in 2023 or beyond, then this is the episode for you.

Connect with Chris:

Connect with Carolyn & Kim:

We love hearing from you! Connect with us on Instagram @inspiredsolescast or email guest ideas to inspiredsolescast@gmail.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend, subscribe or leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.

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Based out of Austin Texas, Chris McClung is a 2:45 marathoner, running coach, and host of the Running Rogue podcast. He’s exceptionally knowledgeable about many aspects of run training, but in this episode we decided to pick his brain about training for hilly races. This conversation is a deep dive on all things hills, including:

  • Why one might consider a hilly race
  • Chris’ definition of a hilly race
  • The many benefits of hill training
  • Sample hill workouts and how to progress them
  • When to include hill training in your cycle and how to make it course-specific
  • If there’s such a thing as too much hill training
  • What we can do in the weight room to prepare for hilly races, and
  • How to be creative if you live in a flat location or face unsafe weather conditions. 

If you’ve got a hilly race on your calendar in 2023 or beyond, then this is the episode for you.

Connect with Chris:

Connect with Carolyn & Kim:

We love hearing from you! Connect with us on Instagram @inspiredsolescast or email guest ideas to inspiredsolescast@gmail.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend, subscribe or leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.