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Trail running guru Claire Maxted offers tips on how to make ascents more efficient and less painful. And here's the thing: they mostly work for walkers too!

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Poles?!? You'd be a laughing stock at most British fell races!

Well, yes, but they do genuinely really help uphill

I'm not sure about the advice to take short strides when power walking? Feels rather like something held over from trying to keep a running gait up. I've a feeling my stride stays a similar length - I'm definitely a fast uphill walker.

I guess sheer practice was too obvious for the article to mention it!