Why Hills Give You Running Cramps

Monterey County Herald | 05/01/2006 | AS USUAL, HILLS TAKE THEIR TOLL

We've written several articles on how hills can be associated with leg cramps in long distance and cross-country events.

Just to recap, if you plan on racing on a hilly course, then you need to train on hills.

Sometimes mixing your training around by running sandhills, doing specific hill training, or even working out on a treadmill with a higher than normal incline will help you at least identify if you're going to cramp or strain.

If you're racing in a hot environment, then of course the usual rules of nutrition, hydration apply.