How to train for a Vertical marathon?
I want to improve my personal timing for vertical marathon? Need advice on how to do this.
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As you know, a vertical marathon is when the runners race up the stairs of a tall building. Arguably, the most famous vertical marathon is the Empire State Run-Up, which is held in New York. They also have them in Chicago, Bangkok, Singapore, and just about any city with a large skyscraper.As for your training, you should be working out at the gym on stair-climbers and elliptical machines. With so much repetitive motion, which is even more extreme than regular running, you should incorporate cross-training so that you avoid injuries. Also, if you can manage to find a stairway that is empty, of course, there's nothing like actually climbing stairs.
Good luck on setting a personal record.
What are the best strength exercises for a high school track star?
What's a vertical marathon? Mountain climbing?I'd suggest a stair stepper (and some good music to keep you jazed!) and stadium runs where you go up the stairs of a stadium, across the seats, back down the next set of stairs, etc. You might also want to try *very* light weights on your ankles while doing stadium training so that you're building more muscle AND when you take them off, you'll feel so much lighter and be significantly faster. Good luck!
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