The DOs and DON'Ts of Uphill Running

Ever wonder how much a hill actually slows you down? Watch this video to find out! We'll also discuss a smarter strategy for running uphills as well offer important tweaks to your running form to get you to the top more efficiently. Let’s turn those mountains back into molehills!

LINKS REFERENCED IN THE VIDEO:

Runners Connect Article - "How to Run Hills Correctly"

For videos and descriptions of how to perform the following exercises:

- Step ups
- Lunge with a kickback
- Calf raises
- Split stance jumps

How to do a single leg squat:

How to do straight arm plank rows:

How to do box jumps:

[TheSandkastenverbot]

Thanks a lot for this great comprehensive overview!
Intentionally driving the arms backwards helps so much. I find it totally unintuitive as opposed to, e.g., not leaning forward. But it works like a charm and is so easy to do

[AT-zrtv]

Thank you for your tips. Very useable & clear.
I train solo, so having workable advice is helpful. I'm trying to add more hills in my runs, and trying to do it with better technique. Thee are just the tips I needed. Much appreciated.

[ensocreators]

Thank god. A video to the point, concise, and not wasting time. Thank you

[KevinCastleMusic]

Super helpful video. I’m a personal trainer but by no means a running expert so I searched good general running cues to help out clients. Everything so clearly explained and love the recap at the end. Thank you!

[DanielKeam-George]

Racing a XC this Saturday - thanks Coach Ruairi

[sparkle]

This is the best advice I’ve ever heard ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ I am now subscribed

[yannickokpara]

Something to note is that keeping the hands high moves weight backwards keeping you tall

[runningcafe]

Really good video with some useful tips. I'm certainly guilty of leaning into my uphill runs so will be focusing on running tall from now on!

[E]

Thank you for sharing. Can you share something on Shin splint

[andrewroberts]

Exceptionally good instruction. I'm trying Ethan Newberry's virtual Tiger Claw today, aiming for a few thousand feet of vert so this will really help.

[codyjames]

Huh... Never thought I'd been taking running/coordination advice from Jack Daniels

[MaseratiHolly]

thank you for this. i notice i huntch over going up hill and it does make it so difficult. i will try standing more straight next time

[shangbtw]

My running spot has 2 big hills and I run 4 miles in 32:49 with the hills

[gudboi]

Thanks for the tips. Appreciate your work

[C_R_O_M________]

The runner that was shown running up the hill looked very tight as his legs never extended (they looked always bent - even at the most extended phase of the stride). Thanks for the advice.

[Coldskin]

Sprinting on the dan ryan park hill rip

[amblincork]

Hmm..leaning into a hill, especially a steep hill can give an advantage to a runner who is accustomed to doing this, who has a strong core and has trained enough to be able to breathe adequately. The reason for leaning into the hill is to allow gravity to aid the runner - it works well on steep hill and may be more applicable to trail/hill running where runners may typically be running on steep inclines or hills. This technique can allow a runner to make up ground on runners ahead of them.

[troruaz]

Is the runner footage from Snow Bowl road by any chance?? the cruddy tarmac and aspens look very familiar!

[pain_]

How about a course like crystal springs where the end is on a slight hill would a long stride be applicable there?

[SouthbayMathTutor]

Thanks for a great video! Question: When running up hill there is a tendency to want to run on the toes. Ive seen some videos say this is a bad idea as it puts to much stress on the calves. Others say, it's better to run on the toes. What do you think?