Having done 99% of my running in Chicago and Indianapolis, the idea of running hills just has never been there. Because of my various feet issues, my doctor in Chicago told me not to run hills. No problem in Chicago or Indianapolis - hills are virtually non-existant. Not so in Providence.
This is one hilly town. Everything is rolly around here, and I have had to adjust. Now, this isn't a bad thing, it's just different. A 3 mile run here feels like a 5 mile run. I feel like I've had quite the workout when I'm done. I'd like to think it makes me a better runner.
Who knew that moving here would provide a good training ground for Hood to Coast. I can train on hills here. Granted, these are not mountains, nor are they close to the elevation changes I could potentially deal with, but it gives me some experience.
One of the things I will have to do in training is hill repeats. The College Hill area has some significant inclines, and I plan on speed walking those so I can prepare for Oregon. That's going to be tough, but it needs to be done.
Charlie
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