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weeks 1-4Find stairs hill repeats or treadmill incline for vert specific training.
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Find stairs hill repeats or treadmill incline for vert specific training.
Power hike steep sections training hiking muscles not just running.
Long runs matching race vert per mile profile.
Peak vert week then taper — legs need recovery not just load.
Best practices for vertical gain training.
Quad damage from downhill kills race — train descents not just up.
Downhill slow controlled builds resilience — do not skip.
Know when to DNF — persistent pain or confusion means stop at the next aid station.