Elevation gain should be trained in the specified amount during your long runs

The quantity is based on your target race, its elevation gain per kilometer ratio, and your estimated race time.
For some races, you might feel like you're doing “too little” elevation gain in your weekly training compared to the total elevation of your race. But keep in mind that when the race’s elevation gain is broken down into an hourly target, the amount you’re assigned is appropriate. It’s not about the absolute value of elevation gain, but rather about specificity and the relative value of that elevation gain.

Updated on: 16/06/2025