wondering what the best way to incorporate hills into both base training and race-specific training, as well as the specific benefits of each.
how would you critique this early base phase hill incorporation? general hard running up and down a big hill as a threshold-workout-type stimulus, as well as a few days of short hill sprints for the muscle fiber recruitment. later in the season closer to racing time, something like 30-60 second hard bouts uphill with plenty of rest to develop good power, stride mechanics, and neurological efficiency.
i know hills are good for you, even in track, but i'm interested in the specific physiological rationale.
thanks.
