25 Feb Hills for Dinner: Conquering Elevation in Flat Singapore
While Singapore is more famous for its iconic skyscrapers than its mountains, that doesn’t mean you can’t incorporate some serious hill training into your routine. Whether you’re a runner looking to build strength or a triathlete aiming to improve endurance, tackling hills is an excellent way to boost power, speed, and resilience. But where do you go on an island that’s mostly flat? Here are four amazing spots to challenge your legs against gravity:
1. Mount Faber
For a classic hill workout, Mount Faber is the go-to. With a steady incline and a combination of gentle and steep sections, this route is ideal for strengthening your legs and enhancing your running efficiency. And when you reach the top? The stunning skyline view makes every drop of sweat worthwhile.
2. Fort Canning Park
Short but intense, Fort Canning packs a punch with its steep hills. The variety of trails and stairs is perfect for runners who enjoy mixing things up. Sprint up for explosive power, or take a steady climb for endurance training. Plus, the historical ambiance adds a unique touch to your run!
3. Botanic Gardens (Evans Road & Tyersall Avenue)
Botanic Gardens is not just a picturesque spot for a stroll; it’s also home to some sneaky elevation. The rolling hills along Evans Road and Tyersall Avenue provide great terrain for sustained effort. The shaded greenery helps keep the heat at bay while you power through those hill repeats.
4. Labrador Park & Kent Ridge Hill
With a blend of road and trail sections, Labrador Park & Kent Ridge is perfect for hill training. The undulating terrain simulates race conditions, making it an ideal spot if you’re preparing for an event with rolling courses.
Why Hill Training?
For triathletes, hill running isn’t just about the uphill grind—it’s about becoming a more powerful and efficient runner overall. Here’s what you’ll gain:
- Leg Strength & Power: Hills engage muscles in ways flat roads can’t, making your stride more powerful.
- Improved Running Form: The incline forces you to drive your knees, use your arms, and maintain efficient cadence.
- Better Endurance & Speed: Training on hills improves aerobic capacity, leading to stronger performances on flat ground.
- Mental Toughness: Hills are tough. Conquer them, and race day will seem easier.
Join the Hill Party!
Want to tackle hills with a group? MetaSport offers hill training sessions every Thursday at 7:30 PM at Evans Road. It’s the perfect way to challenge yourself with fellow endurance athletes.
Find out more here: MetaSport Coaching.
Coach Bastian will be leading the way!
