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Run- Tempo hill climbing

Tempo hill climbing improves running specific leg strength endurance. This work out is best performed on a treadmill where incline and speed can be easily manipulated. Tempo hill climbing will be 5-20 min in length and will be done 2-4 times. Recovery is 3-5 min. of easy running on a flat surface. Warm up on a flat surface and gradually increase the incline until you are at your tempo pace. Hold for the length of the interval. Each week increase the length of the interval until you can hold tempo pace for up to 20 minutes.

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