Love Circle is a location in Nashville. In the Vanderbilt/West End area it is the tallest hill around for miles. The view from the top is quite stunning:
I have designed a route that snakes around and climbs to the top of the hill in about .8 mile. A short-cut has you back to the bottom of the hill in less than a quarter mile, meaning you get about 3-4 x as much uphill as downhill running.
Why would you want to suffer in this way? For one thing, steady uphill running is a great way to improve speed and endurance. Your cardio system gets a great workout with less pounding on the legs than fast running. It also builds mental toughness.
This is a workout that I have had all my runners and triathletes do for the last few years. Not only does it reward you with a picturesque view, but everyone who has done it has felt that it made them a much stronger runner.
The entrance to John Rich's humble abode, near the top of Love Circle.
Departing from Centennial Park by the Parthenon, 6pm Monday nights in May-June.
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