Known as one of the most difficult foot races in the country, the Pikes Peak Ascent travels 13.3 miles up its namesake peak with a climb of around 7,800 vertical feet. There’s essentially no vertical loss throughout the route, with this trail race being an uphill charge to the finish line with few points of relief. Because of its wild stat line, training for this race tends to be a bit different compared to the typical half-marathon.
After training for and running this race several times, here are four things that you should make sure not to overlook in your training plan:
1. The Elevation…