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Training for a hilly 5K

Six weeks, three runs a week, and why the stairs in Alfama are better than any gym.

Lisbon is a city of seven hills, and the 5K climbs two of them. The good news: you do not need to be a hill runner to enjoy it. You need six weeks, three runs a week, and a flight of stairs.

Three runs a week

One easy run, one with short climbs, one a little longer than the last. Add five minutes to the long run every week.

The stairs

The stairs behind the cathedral are 200 steps. Walk up, jog down, four times. By June you will thank them.

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