Intersting article on runnersworld : Can Hill Running Make You Faster? . They mention New Zealand’s Jonathan Wyatt the guy who shattered the Grouse Grind record with a time of 24:22 (for some reason Grouse mountain has not updated the site to reflect this). Here is a tip from the world champion mountain runner:
“Relaxation is one of the keys, You don’t ever want to go anaerobic. You need to push hard, but not go over the edge. I chop down my stride to become as efficient as I can, and I try to conserve arm energy. I don’t think you need to pump your arms to run well on the hills.”
