Hey, what's up everybody and welcome back to that triathlon show, the podcast presented by

Scientific Triathlon.com. I'm your host Michael and this episode is Beginer Tip 25 where we will discuss

how to use hill workouts in your training. Before we get into that, quick note that I'm recording with an emergency setup because my

microphone just broke. So I think that unfortunately the sound quality will not be the usual.

I've ordered a new microphone, but it will take me a week or so to get that one. So you'll have to

bear with me for this episode.

And then hopefully the next beginner tip, I'll already have the new one.

And it will be back to normal or even better, hopefully.

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you can use the promo code that triathlon show, all one word, all caps, and you'll get your first box or tube or precision hydration product for free. All right, so hills. Some people love them,

some hate them. I do think that most of the people that hate

hills and always try to find the flattest courses for their training are letting their egos get in

their own way. Because sure, you'll have to slow down so you won't get as fast an average

pace for your run or average speed for your bike ride.

But it is brilliant training and it will allow you to go faster on race day.

And that is when it counts.

And if you believe otherwise, then I suggest you delete your Strava account because it may be

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