The importance of training for elevation and how to integrate it into your week

When it comes to injury resiliency and building long term running performance, hill work is a fundamental element.  Many runners often fall short in this area and maybe because of where they live or convenience, the majority of their running is mostly done on flat ground. But if we want to bring the next level of conditioning to our tendons, ligaments and muscles, having a regular dose of incline and decline work is going to be really important. Even more so if you are training for races or events where the elevation is significant. In todays episode Kriss talks about seeking out elevation with intent, but also ways to recreate it artificially when access to the hills is limited.  (00:00) Podcast Introduction (00:40) Why Elevation Matters (01:14) Eccentric Load Reality (01:39) Training Without Mountains (03:06) Hill Work Weekly Habit (04:30) Choosing Gradient Safely (05:07) Hill Interval Dosage (05:55) Don't Skip Descents (07:01) Repetition Builds Resilience (07:32) Intensity Over Volume (08:20) Strength Work Alternatives (09:19) Modern Leg Tolerance (10:08) Dosage Over Romance (11:14) Mountain Leg Add Ons (12:15) Why Descents Scare Us (13:11) City Runner Elevation Plan (14:50) Pedestal This Training (16:14) Injury Proof Intensity (16:56) Non Negotiable Skill Work (17:54) Wrap Up And Feedback Learn more about Strength For Endurance: Download our FREE Return to Run guide: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/return-to-run-guide Find Out About Online or Face to Face Coaching Programs: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/ Receive weekly coaching tips and masterclasses straight to your inbox:  https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-inner-circle Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok and Youtube @strengthforendurance