Hill intervals

Friday 29th Jan 2020 07:17

Weather Condition: Clear, 9C, Humidity 82%, Wind 20 KM/H

Location: Hampstead, London

Running Structure: Hilly intervals 5x250m

Mood: Feeling a little tired

Heart Monitor: Garmin Fenix 5 Sapphire + Garmin HRM-Run Heart Rate Monitor Strap

Running Apparel and Trainers: Mizuno  Half Zip Merino Wool Running Top with OMM Contour Race Fleece Running Top, Asics Gel Kayano 27

Although I am not following a specific training program for an event at the moment, I try to keep to three different types of runs a week: a long run, a medium distance (should really be a tempo) run and a interval run. It keeps things interesting.

I live in Hampstead, North London, which is quite hilly. So when I need to fit in a quick run or run intervals there are several hilly stretches to run. After a gentle five minute warm up leg loosening run, I ran 5 x 250m with a slow downhill jog in between. Looking at my stats and Google Earth, I think the gradient is 1: 10, ie 25 metres elevation over 250 metres.

I do love interval running, I feel sharper and my legs feel more alive!

Happy running!