Q&A #72 - Hill repeats and long runs; Protein for endurance athletes What are the different kinds of hill workouts to incorporate in running?  At what point in a workout should hill repeats be done?  Can hill repeats be combined with a long run? What's the reasoning behind the recommendation of aiming for higher than research-backed amounts of daily protein intake?    LINKS AND RESOURCES: That Triathlon Show website  Coaching Training Plans Improve your running speed, endurance, and performance with Pete Magill | EP#203 Injury prevention and rehabilitation with James Debenham, PhD | EP#209 Nutrition Strategies for Triathlon - Louise Burke ACSM Position Statement: Nutrition and Athletic Performance Mettler S, Mitchell N, Tipton KD. Increased protein intake reduces lean body mass loss during weight loss in athletes. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 2010; 42(2): 326–337. Phillips SM, Van Loon LJ. Dietary protein for athletes: from requirements to optimum adaptation. Journal of Sports Sciences. 2011; 29(Suppl 1): S29–38. Witard OC, Garthe I, Phillips SM. Dietary Protein for Training Adaptation and Body Composition Manipulation in Track and Field Athletes. Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab. 2019 Feb 25:1-10. Epub ahead of print Phillips SM, Chevalier S, Leidy HJ. Protein "requirements" beyond the RDA: implications for optimizing health. Appl Physiol Nutr Metab. 2016;41(5):565-72.   SPONSORS: Precision Hydration - One-size doesn't fit all when it comes to hydration. Take Precision Hydration's FREE sweat test and learn how you should hydrate. Use the discount code THATTRIATHLONSHOW15 to get 15% off your order OR use the code THATTRIATHLONSHOW and get your first box for free.   ROKA - The finest triathlon wetsuits, apparel, equipment, and eyewear on the planet. Trusted by Javier Gómez, Gwen Jorgensen, Flora Duffy, Mario Mola, Lucy Charles and others. Visit roka.com/tts for 20% off your order.   RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing.    CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.