Get faster uphill! ULTIMATE UPHILL RUNNING masterclass (training & technique)

Get faster and more efficient at running uphill with the best training and technique tips from the pro trail runners at the Pikes Peak Marathon 2018 in Colorado.

They should know a thing or three about uphill running as it's a 13mile run with 2382m ascent to the top of this 4302m summit then back down again!

There's uphill training and technique advice from ladies’ course record-breaker Megan Kimmel, overall winner Dakota Jones, plus well-known trail champions Emelie Forsberg, Sage Canaday, Max King AND MORE.

Enjoy putting these into practice on your next hilly run, don’t forget to share how you got on in the comments below and finally, subscribe to Wild Ginger Films so you don’t miss out on the next instalment from these pros - their top tips for trail race nutrition.

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Salomon Adv Skin 12 set running pack XS (really good, will do a full review in due course but very comfy and would recommend apart from...I'll let you know in my packs film coming soon, keep watching!)

Salomon XA Visor (the fit felt more stiff compared to my beloved Hoka pink visor with its elastic headstrap, but it stayed on my head admirably even on the windy summit and I soon got used to the change. As usual I had to have it on the tightest setting in the wind, I wish people would make visors and caps for smaller-headed people like my good self. Do you have small head problems too? Hit me up in the comments!)

Salomon Agile Tank (also really like this simple, light, quick-drying vest, quite out there PINK, poss clashes with my hair what do you think?)

Salomon Trail Runner SS Tee (very nice light tee, dries super quick, I washed it in the hotel room while on the Pikes Peak trip, but slightly constrictive around the shoulder area with less stretchy material than the tees I normally wear, you get used to it though)

Salomon Elevate FZ Mid Surf the Web (the purpley bluey full zip jumper with good, deep, zipped side pockets, flipping LOVELY to wear. Not windproof. Snuggly warm mid-layer.)

Salomon Elevate 2 in 1 Short (I didn't actually wear these as the size M are too small for my ample thighs these days, size 10-12 UK jeans etc, and I can't wear non-cycling shorts anyway as my thighs chafe together at the top in all shorts of this design. But if you have slim legs & a thigh gap then go for these as they have awesome patterns and look great!)

Sherpa Sapna Printed Legging (I flippin LOVE the pattern of these but not sure they really do me any favours in my massive top-of-thigh department, but what the hell who cares, they're for a good cause, check out Sherpa their company is awesome - sustainable, eco, ethical working)

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[zuLess]

I did an uphill half marathon in norway (1500 meter climb) without ever having run almost any races and I did really well because I had been doing a lot of strength training in the gym (4 times a week) where I do 3x10 sets and very little rest between the sets. I think this gave me the edge because I could do this advanced powerwalk where I ran with very long strides while leaning forwards. Its just a theory tho, but Ive always been a really heavy runner. I ran 3000m in 10 minutes on a track while weighing 95 kg (187cm).

[andrewryder]

Its great that you integrated advice from multiple mountain goats- adds so much to the value of the video. Thank you!!!

[loredanavalenzano-slough]

I like the "easy grade.... like 11%"! I hill work!!!

[lisafrancis]

Great video, full of very useful tips.

[martydowns]

I’m so glad I “stumbled” upon your channel. I’ve been running for 35 years, have degrees in exercise science and physiology and have coached many runners through the years. I always pick up some new tips and ideas from your videos. Keep up the awesome work, Claire!

[ricdiamondhandsflair]

That was awesome thanks for the video.

[TheSandkastenverbot]

Cool video with lots of information. Thank you for that!

[ksteege]

Awesome content Claire (I keep saying that...) and look you hit all three of the folks I mentioned when you asked a few weeks ago about who I would like to talk to - (Emilie, Max, and Sage) - I am very jealous!

[MohdYusufAbdulHamid]

Nice. Just what i need. Sadly in last two peak weeks, definitely for next race.. thanks!!

[pokimon]

Hey ginger your chanel is on the uphill mode...almost 5k. Give us more from this stuff!

[richardtuson]

Great video.

I coach hill reps every week during the winter.

However, you need to combine with long runs on hilly course to really be good on hills in a race.

Even interval training on track is good for short fell races.its basically flat out to top however knackered once there you don't need spare breath to come down.

My tip on hills uis get good knee lift and try and flow up the hill. If you try to power and battle it there is only one winner.. the hill!

[hugokramer]

So many great tips!! I’m gonna have to view this a few more times to make sure I take it all in.

[gadiambe-lures]

Oh this is great video gorgeous wild ginger :)) They're nice to share some tips!

[ajmouton]

Thank you for providing this content. Very interesting tips, just what I needed.

[fatblokeonabicyle]

Best video so far that I’ve seen on this subject, thanks for making and posting! And yes, UK trails are the best 😉

[tomrankin]

Another Brilliant video 👌🏻
Great help.

[elgato]

I the different personalities in the video. Keep it up!

[cameronfrancey]

Congrats on your 5k subscribers. Lots of good advice here from some great top level athletes. From my own personal trial and error learning when having to power hike up a really steep bit it's good to get your hands down on your glutes, but at the same time make sure to keep your back nice and straight because being at that angle it's all too easy to hunch up the shoulders and lose that vital lung capacity when you really need it. I've seen lots of advice on power hiking technique, but none of them mention keeping the torso as straight as possible to allow the lungs to fill up.

[Mystero]

Bit late coming to this one but a great video. Some fantastic tips as I've been doing quite a lot of hill work in preparation for a full season of Lake District fell races.

[carrieanderson]

Lots of great tips there, thank you! Do you have any tips for downhill running, particularly on gnarly, rocky terrain? I'm a bit of a wimp with that and know it's mostly confidence, but would love to know if there are any little things you can do in training to help.