She lives about 45 miles away where the terrain is very flat. As a runner, your gears and sprockets are your legs and arms. Running uphill requires a shorter stride with higher knee lift. Concentrate on keeping your arms moving in a back and forth motion as a way of getting the most forward movement out of each step. During practice uphill runs, experiment with slight variations in stride length to find what works best.
Little things can mean a lot.
Many of us have a tendency to hunch over on uphill runs. Overdoing this can slow you down and even aggravate the lower back. Maintaining a good, if not perfectly erect posture will help you get more power out of the calf and hamstring muscles. Besides the mental planning and physical techniques, runners can also benefit from the proper application of psychological warfare on the uphills. First, always try to pass your opponent with little or no sign of distress.