I know logging laps on the oval of glory every week can get a bit tedious sometimes. BUT, the track is not the only place where one can address their need for speed. And, sometimes you can address this need without even running fast. All you need is a HILL (aka-‘a developmental opportunity’)!
Hills are speedwork in disguise. And, running uphill is easier on your body than running on an even track (or path or road). And, you get much of the same physiological benefits you derive from a quality interval session by conquering some hills. I’m not saying running hills is easy, but nothing about getting faster is easy 😉
So, we’re stealing a page from Toby and the wildcard crew and tackling some Stanyan Street Hill Repeats! It’s going to be HILLacious! 😉 All the details are below.
After a 1.5 mile warm-up along the perimeter of the Panhandle, we will segue into hill repeats along Stanyan Street. I’ll provide guidance before the run on how to best approach the workout.
Warm up…..
Mapmyrun: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2744532028
Strava: https://www.strava.com/routes/2870022414600747484
Directions:
-Exit Kezar Stadium’s west gate, then turn right onto the paved path that runs along Kezar Drive. This will lead us to Stanyan and Oak streets.
-At the intersection, cross Stanyan then turn left and cross Oak to get onto the Panhandle. From here we’ll do a loop around the Panhandle, running in a clockwise direction.
-At Masonic, turn right, then right again at Oak Street. Continue back to Stanyan Street to complete the loop.
-At Stanyan, make a right and proceed to the corner of Fell and Stanyan Streets. This will be the starting location for the hill repeats. After the workout, we will return to the stadium the way we came.
Workout Mapmyrun: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2934175546
Strava: https://www.strava.com/routes/24467994
Instructions:
-Begin at the corner of Stanyan and Fell.
-Run up (north) to the top of the hill.
-At Fulton St, turn around and return to Fell (repeat).
Each repeat is .4M total (.2m up, .2m recovery down)
Beginners – 3 repeats (1.2M)
Intermediate –4 repeats (1.6M)
Advanced & Race – 5 repeats (2M)