Running hills can be brutal! Your lungs burn, your legs scream and you feel like something is pushing against you with every step, forcing you to give up. Hills are relentless. But this is why they work! They make you stronger, more resilient and force you into MUCH more efficient running form, both on hills and flats. Understand why you should be running hills regularly in this video. For an awesome follow along hill workout with the coach in this video, click here for The Run Experience mobile app.
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