Thinking about Hills

I am lucky to live and run, most of the year, at sea level.  The roads and trails around here are pretty level and easy.

Next week we are going back to the City for a month-long house-sit and I am already mapping out the flattest runs I can find in the very hilly neighborhood we are staying in. 

I found this in a local newspaper article....

Eight quotes to get you up the hill:


1. "If the hill has its own name, then it's probably a pretty tough hill."
     - Marty Stern

2. "Running hills breaks up your rhythm and forces your muscles to adapt to different stresses. The result? You become a stronger runner."
     - Eamonn Coughlin

3. "Hills are speedwork in disguise."
     - Frank Shorter

4. "Love hills and they will love you back."
     - Author unknown

5. "You can never run a hill too hard; you will collapse before hurting it."
     - Adam Born

6. "It's easier to go down a hill than up it but the view is much better at the top."
     - Henry Ward Beecher

7. "I've always found it effective to make a move just before the crest of a hill. You get away just a little and you're gone before your opponent gets over the top."
     - John Treacy

8. "It's a hill. Get over it."

Do you hate hills or do you just take them in stride?