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How do you define a "hilly" course

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  • MrGonzo05
    MrGonzo05 Posts: 1,120 Member
    Simple. If it's outside Illinois, it's hilly. Well to me, anyway. :-P
  • saskie78
    saskie78 Posts: 237 Member
    Yes, definitely relative. For road races, when there is a hill you are scared you might have to walk, I often say "that's a hilly course!" :) My upcoming marathon has just over 1200 feet and I'm definitely calling it a hilly course. The hills come in the back half, which people tell me is what poses the real challenge.

    The relative part: courses I used to think were super hilly I now find to be just a little hilly. There's a course we run every week that we nicknamed "Hills of Hell." Now, the name seems a little silly, but we keep it anyway. All in one's perspective!
  • RenewedRunner
    RenewedRunner Posts: 423 Member
    The RNR Raleigh pretty much sucked. It was pretty hilly and hot. I don't mind the hills as much as the lack of shade.

    I do have to giggle every time about my favorite moment.

    It is mile 11, we come around a corner that you can't see around and look up: a pretty steep and long freaking hill. The guy behind me says "Oh ****." I just start to laugh. My thoughts exactly dude!

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