175. How to Train Hills with Coach Elisabeth Scott

Struggling to run up hills or want to learn more about how you can add hill training for running into your next training cycle?   Do you want to get stronger for running uphill or are wondering what muscles you should strengthen for hill training?   Elisabeth Scott is marathoner, coach, answer seeker, and owner of Running Explained and host of the Running Explained Podcast.  Elisabeth and I chat about how to implement hill training into your running.  We answer the following questions and get into so much more:   -What is hill training? -Why would you consider adding hill training into your running workouts? -When is the best time to start running hills in a training cycle or calendar year? -How do you train for hill runs?  -How do we implement this type of training? -How do I get stronger at running uphill? -How do I strengthen my legs for hill running? -Misconception about hill training?   This was a value packed conversation with a coach who just recently added hill training into her personal running training for the Boston Marathon! I hope you enjoy the episode with Elisabeth who is a true professional in the running coaching and podcast community.  Most importantly, I hope you learn a thing or two that you can take into your next training cycle!   Listen to my previous episode on why she started running, her personal struggle with addiction, alcoholism, and overcoming injuries with Elisabeth   There are six parts of your running journey that need to be optimized so you can run strong and last long!  Learn them here   Links and Resources from the show:   - Learn more about Elisabeth and Running Explained - Follow Running Explained on Instagram - Download my free Race Day Blueprint - Listen to my previous episode on trail running   Want Dr. Duane to answer your question on the podcast?  Submit questions here   Want the structured strength and run plan with motivation and accountability to reach your highest running potential? Book a call and learn more about Healthy Runner coaching here!   A big thanks to the Amino Company for your support for this episode! If you have seen gym workouts or track workouts on social media, you know that I am always pumped up for the challenge because I use PERFORM from the Amino Company.   Clinical studies have shown that Perform helps improve mental focus, peak strength, endurance, reduces fatigue, and increases muscle protein synthesis so you can recover faster from your runs or your strength workouts.   If you're interested in learning  more about my 100% Science-Backed Amino Acids Supplements and you would like to give perform a try, we've got a special offer for you where you can save 30% by using the code HEALTHYRUNNER .    Click HERE to be directed to the discount page and use the code HEALTHYRUNNER at checkout to save 30%!   Connect with Dr. Duane: - Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner - Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community - Subscribe to our YouTube Channel - [email protected] - www.sparkhealthyrunner.com Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website