Yes, it’s harder to run uphill.

This article explains that on long or steep uphills, many trail runners alternate between walking and running because each pattern taxes muscles and energy differently; mixing them can help manage fatigue better than sticking to pure running.

Did you know that efficiency is NOT = to speed. Sprinting up a short climb might get you up fast, but for extended uphill efforts, conserving energy through pacing and efficient movement is often the smarter strategy. Dr. Milica gives her thoughts on ways to make uphill running easier with recommendations of a midfoot strike, using your arms and most importantly, sucking it up mentally as, “yep.. it’s harder to run uphill”.