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# 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](https://support.run-motion.com/en/article/how-do-i-add-sc-strength-conditioning-on-runmotion-coach-1tbt9s/).
    
* **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!