Hills - Working the Quad & Calf Muscles

I'm talking real, vertical hills, not rolling bumps. Rail hills will challenge your cardio as well as your legs.

Each Tough Mudder event is laid out to use every hill available at the venue. In some cases, where there are too few hills, they'll create man made dirt piles. Remember, it's a challenge, not a walk in the park.

The key is to just keep moving up. Lean forward, into the hill. If it's becoming difficult to go straight up the hill, use a zig zag pattern instead. The zig zag will work your ankles more, but will help you keep moving up in elevation. Don't stop to walk, keep moving upward. You won't build hill running strength and skill by walking.

A local Milwaukee area source for real hills is the six mile black trail loop at Lapham Peak State Park.

Day One

First official training day for Worlds Toughest Mudder 2013. 24 hour obstacle course mud run.

13.2 mile training run in 44 degrees with a light fog. Beautiful conditions. Half trail tun and half road run. Finished the last mile with a hill climb.
I got so warm I went shirtless.

Worlds Toughest Mudder Official Page 2012

2011 Official Video Worlds Toughest Mudder