Do you have a road race with significant elevation gain? Here are our best tips:
Sometimes, road races can have considerable elevation gain. Here are our top tips to help you adjust your training accordingly:
Train on hilly terrain. In your RunMotion Coach plan, we don’t specify exact elevation gain because it depends on your environment and training terrain. However, for your long runs, try to include some elevation at least once a week. Be careful not to do it in all your sessions, as it can lead to excessive fatigue.
P.S.: If your runs include elevation gain, run slightly slower than the pace indicated in the app. For example, if your target pace is 6'00/km, you can aim for 6'20/km.
Add strength and conditioning (PPG) to your training plan. This is one of the best ways to improve power and explosiveness. To include PPG in your RunMotion Coach plan, follow the steps here.
Incorporate hill workouts. To get hill sessions in your training plan, you need to select at least five sessions per week, and our algorithm will include hill workouts for you.
Good luck with your training!
Train on hilly terrain. In your RunMotion Coach plan, we don’t specify exact elevation gain because it depends on your environment and training terrain. However, for your long runs, try to include some elevation at least once a week. Be careful not to do it in all your sessions, as it can lead to excessive fatigue.
P.S.: If your runs include elevation gain, run slightly slower than the pace indicated in the app. For example, if your target pace is 6'00/km, you can aim for 6'20/km.
Add strength and conditioning (PPG) to your training plan. This is one of the best ways to improve power and explosiveness. To include PPG in your RunMotion Coach plan, follow the steps here.
Incorporate hill workouts. To get hill sessions in your training plan, you need to select at least five sessions per week, and our algorithm will include hill workouts for you.
Good luck with your training!
Updated on: 03/02/2025