Strength & Confidence Hill Repeats
Workout - Strength & Confidence Hill Repeats
- 12min @ 6'30''/km
- 6 lots of:
- 1min 15s @ 5'00''/km
- 1min 15s rest
- 4.0km @ 6'30''/km
- 7min 30s @ 6'30''/km
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Intro
A quick rundown of “Not Enjoying Running Anymore” by That Running Guy. Worth a watch. The essentials are below so you can jump into the workout. The full video has the context.
Key points
- Outside stress can drain your enthusiasm for running. The creator shows how a simple hill-repeat session can restore mood and drive.
- Training with someone supportive (his dad on a bike) makes it feel less like a solo grind.
- The workout builds strength through hill repeats, working hamstrings going up and quads coming down.
- Keep intensity steady and manageable. You’re training muscles, not chasing max output.
Workout example
- Warm-up: jog easy to reach the hill (5-10 min).
- Hill repeats: 6 reps up a ~185-foot hill, easy jog down between. Steady, controlled rhythm. Focus on technique, not raw speed.
- Post-repeats: easy miles to whatever distance your legs allow (about 2-4 miles).
- Cool-down: relaxed jog home and stretching.
Practical tips
- Set your shoes and gear out the night before to cut friction when it’s time to head out.
- Use the hill work as a mental reset. The mood lift can help break the stress-motivation trap.
- Bring a friend or family member if your energy is low.
- Scale reps and total distance to your body and the hills you have nearby.
Closing note
Try this hill-repeat session when you’re ready. Adjust reps or add miles through the Pacing app.
References
- Not Enjoying Running Anymore - YouTube (YouTube Video)