u/Kingkong-777

I’ve been road running for about 2 years now and have completed around 5–6 half marathons, but I’ve always loved mountains and trails way more than roads. The problem is I suck at inclines if I’m being honest. So I randomly signed up for a 30k trail race (1600+ mtrs elevation gain and 9 hours cut off. Not sure how hard this is with respect to trail running) next month as a challenge to myself and also to get better at climbing. Also I have gained around 15 kgs (100 kgs now).

How do you train for elevation/inclines?

Any beginner mistakes that lead to injuries?

What gear actually matters and what’s overrated?

What should my training plan look like?

Would love any advice from experienced trail runners/mountain runners before I completely humble myself out there.

I’ve been road running for about 2 years now and have completed around 5–6 half marathons, but I’ve always loved mountains and trails way more than roads. The problem is I suck at inclines if I’m being honest. So I randomly signed up for a 30k trail race (1600+ mtrs elevation gain and 9 hours cut off. Not sure how hard this is with respect to trail running) next month as a challenge to myself and also to get better at climbing. Also I have gained around 15 kgs (100 kgs now).

How do you train for elevation/inclines?

Any beginner mistakes that lead to injuries?

What gear actually matters and what’s overrated?

What should my training plan look like?

Would love any advice from experienced trail runners/mountain runners before I completely humble myself out there.

EDIT - Currently I am doing 3 road runs a week with 1 stair master session of 30 mins and adding 1 hill session starting today and also doing 3 full body gym sessions along with all the running. I just ran a 20k last week 2 hours and 25 minute (It felt like my easy pace) the race date is 27 june.