Most Trail Runners Train for Vert Completely Wrong

Get my free vert training guide → https://doc-lyss-fitness.myflodesk.com/l16o6uzk3i If trail climbs destroy your legs or blow up your pacing, it’s usually not a fitness problem — it’s a training problem. Vertical trail running places very different demands on your body than flat road running. Sustained climbing changes muscle recruitment, heart rate response, and how quickly fatigue builds. When runners train for vert the same way they train for flat terrain, they often feel strong early… and fall apart halfway through the climb. In this video, I break down how to actually train for vertical trail running so you can handle long climbs efficiently without overloading intensity or wrecking your legs. We’ll cover how to build climbing-specific endurance, how to structure your runs and strength training for elevation gain, and how to manage fatigue so your training carries over to race day. 📌 In this video, you’ll learn: • Why trail climbs feel so much harder than flat running • The types of runs that best prepare you for sustained vert • How strength training supports uphill running performance • How to train for elevation gain without overtraining This framework is designed for trail runners training for vertical courses, mountain races, or elevation-heavy routes who want to climb stronger, control their breathing, and finish climbs without blowing up. 🤘🏻 TRAIN WITH ME HERE → https://www.thelyssmethod.com/programs 🤘🏻 FOLLOW ME ON IG → https://www.instagram.com/doclyssfitness/ 🤘🏻 LEARN MORE + FREE RESOURCES → https://doclyssfitness.com/ 100 Miles Documentary - https://youtu.be/CX-yaiPnPM0