Ryan Hill
@rwhillrunner.bsky.social
Runner, running coach, most importantly extremely proud running dad.
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For every run you do, you should be able to answer one simple question.
How is this run making you better? – HillRunner.com
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October 17, 2025 at 12:03 AM
For every run you do, you should be able to answer one simple question.
Sometimes, choosing in advance to give up on perfection allows us to get as close to perfection as possible. #running
Perfection isn’t going to happen – HillRunner.com
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September 4, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Sometimes, choosing in advance to give up on perfection allows us to get as close to perfection as possible. #running
When a training method starts trending, people tend to take it too far. It's often best in this case to look the other way and find a more moderate path.
Look the other way – HillRunner.com
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August 21, 2025 at 9:58 PM
When a training method starts trending, people tend to take it too far. It's often best in this case to look the other way and find a more moderate path.
Back in the day, the comparison game was easy. We'd compare ourselves to relatively few locals. Now, we are comparing ourselves to the global population. To everyone, especially younger runners: Be careful when doing these comparisons. You are better than you think you are.
The comparison game – HillRunner.com
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August 7, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Back in the day, the comparison game was easy. We'd compare ourselves to relatively few locals. Now, we are comparing ourselves to the global population. To everyone, especially younger runners: Be careful when doing these comparisons. You are better than you think you are.
I just ended a 704 day running streak. Other than "I don't like streaking" what did I learn from it?
The last point may be the most important lesson, for runners of all experience levels.
The last point may be the most important lesson, for runners of all experience levels.
What I learned from 704 days – HillRunner.com
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June 20, 2025 at 12:08 AM
I just ended a 704 day running streak. Other than "I don't like streaking" what did I learn from it?
The last point may be the most important lesson, for runners of all experience levels.
The last point may be the most important lesson, for runners of all experience levels.
Just caught myself thinking "I don't know why I always feel like I'm almost out of shorts. I'm only running 8-9 times a week right now." 🤷♂️
June 1, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Just caught myself thinking "I don't know why I always feel like I'm almost out of shorts. I'm only running 8-9 times a week right now." 🤷♂️
Talk test -> zone 2 -> talk test. Is the pendulum swinging back? If so, I think this is a great thing. The talk test is easy and automatically adjusts to multiple factors.
May 17, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Talk test -> zone 2 -> talk test. Is the pendulum swinging back? If so, I think this is a great thing. The talk test is easy and automatically adjusts to multiple factors.
Who doesn't love summer running? With a bit of preparation and a few reminders, you'll be ready to make the most of it.
Summer running – HillRunner.com
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May 15, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Who doesn't love summer running? With a bit of preparation and a few reminders, you'll be ready to make the most of it.
Reposted by Ryan Hill
Cross Country is a great metaphor for life.
From the outside, it looks like an individual sport. A bunch of people running their own race.
But in reality, it's a team sport. The sooner we embrace the team aspect, the better we perform, and the more joy and connection we create.
From the outside, it looks like an individual sport. A bunch of people running their own race.
But in reality, it's a team sport. The sooner we embrace the team aspect, the better we perform, and the more joy and connection we create.
May 11, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Cross Country is a great metaphor for life.
From the outside, it looks like an individual sport. A bunch of people running their own race.
But in reality, it's a team sport. The sooner we embrace the team aspect, the better we perform, and the more joy and connection we create.
From the outside, it looks like an individual sport. A bunch of people running their own race.
But in reality, it's a team sport. The sooner we embrace the team aspect, the better we perform, and the more joy and connection we create.
The blog post that would be normally scheduled for tomorrow will be postponed 1 week. Sorry for the inconvenience but life got hectic and I'd rather be a week late than compromise on quality.
April 16, 2025 at 11:28 PM
The blog post that would be normally scheduled for tomorrow will be postponed 1 week. Sorry for the inconvenience but life got hectic and I'd rather be a week late than compromise on quality.
Planning to use your GPS to track splits and make sure you're on target pace at your next race? Be careful.
Your watch lies (sort of) – HillRunner.com
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April 4, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Planning to use your GPS to track splits and make sure you're on target pace at your next race? Be careful.
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We often mistake complexity with knowledge.
A recent study found that people use jargon when they lack perceived status. They are compensating.
When we aren't secure in our knowledge or understanding, we complexify. When we know what we're talking about, we focus on clarity.
A recent study found that people use jargon when they lack perceived status. They are compensating.
When we aren't secure in our knowledge or understanding, we complexify. When we know what we're talking about, we focus on clarity.
March 22, 2025 at 1:11 PM
We often mistake complexity with knowledge.
A recent study found that people use jargon when they lack perceived status. They are compensating.
When we aren't secure in our knowledge or understanding, we complexify. When we know what we're talking about, we focus on clarity.
A recent study found that people use jargon when they lack perceived status. They are compensating.
When we aren't secure in our knowledge or understanding, we complexify. When we know what we're talking about, we focus on clarity.
Don't be a Workout All American. Do your workouts the way they were designed to be done.
Do the workout as prescribed – HillRunner.com
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March 20, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Don't be a Workout All American. Do your workouts the way they were designed to be done.
I'm supposed to be taking my recovery time right now but my daughter's friend needed a partner for her long run yesterday and my daughter needed a partner for her long run today. Of course I wasn't going to say no to either of them. I know what my running priorities are.
March 17, 2025 at 12:00 AM
I'm supposed to be taking my recovery time right now but my daughter's friend needed a partner for her long run yesterday and my daughter needed a partner for her long run today. Of course I wasn't going to say no to either of them. I know what my running priorities are.
From this past weekend. The rest of those guys look so young!
March 11, 2025 at 11:04 PM
From this past weekend. The rest of those guys look so young!
Yes! I see people racing their training runs way too often.
Training is not the test. The race is the test.
March 8, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Yes! I see people racing their training runs way too often.
Success can and should mean different things to different people. Know what it means to you and strive for that. Don't fall into the trap of letting someone else, even your past self, define what success means for you.
What is success? – HillRunner.com
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March 7, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Success can and should mean different things to different people. Know what it means to you and strive for that. Don't fall into the trap of letting someone else, even your past self, define what success means for you.
When your training is going incredibly well and you're feeling invincible is exactly when you are very vulnerable. You're on that fine line between great training and doing a bit too much. Be cautious when you find yourself in this position.
February 19, 2025 at 1:53 AM
When your training is going incredibly well and you're feeling invincible is exactly when you are very vulnerable. You're on that fine line between great training and doing a bit too much. Be cautious when you find yourself in this position.
When your birthday falls on a Saturday, race! It was a good birthday.
February 9, 2025 at 1:31 AM
When your birthday falls on a Saturday, race! It was a good birthday.
If you're racing to the best of your ability, no matter your fitness, it's going to be hard. Don't expect anything else.
Racing is always hard – HillRunner.com
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February 7, 2025 at 12:58 AM
If you're racing to the best of your ability, no matter your fitness, it's going to be hard. Don't expect anything else.
The latest running influencer trend seems to be blaming all tightness on weakness. "You don't need to stretch, you need to strength train." While that may sometimes be true, tightness is often just tightness and stretching/massage helps.
January 20, 2025 at 7:58 PM
The latest running influencer trend seems to be blaming all tightness on weakness. "You don't need to stretch, you need to strength train." While that may sometimes be true, tightness is often just tightness and stretching/massage helps.
I originally wrote this 10 years ago. As I re-read it and prepared it to be re-published, I had to make almost no changes.
How necessary is winter racing? – HillRunner.com
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January 17, 2025 at 1:14 AM
I originally wrote this 10 years ago. As I re-read it and prepared it to be re-published, I had to make almost no changes.
Just glanced back at my bobbleheads. Right up front, where he belongs.
January 16, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Just glanced back at my bobbleheads. Right up front, where he belongs.
Congratulations Coach Krall! Another well earned recognition.
Wisconsin Cross Country Coaches Receive National Honor
STEVENS POINT, Wis. – Kevin Hopp, boys co-head coach at Stevens Point Area Senior High and Terrence Krall, girls co-head coach at Slinger High School were two of 24 recipients of the 2023-24 National ...
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January 14, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Congratulations Coach Krall! Another well earned recognition.
Today is a special day. I always say my daughter has a similar coaching situation to what I had in high school. Well, today Coach Krall will officially join Coach Conway in the WCCCA Hall of Fame.
Wisconsin Cross Country Coaches Association names 2025 HOF class, runners of the year
The WCCCA announces seven Hall of Fame inductees, runners of the year and coaches of the year.
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January 11, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Today is a special day. I always say my daughter has a similar coaching situation to what I had in high school. Well, today Coach Krall will officially join Coach Conway in the WCCCA Hall of Fame.