Why read this?

As a recent convert to hill running, I thought I would share my thoughts, encourage others and maybe even get a few ideas from readers too. 6 months ago I had never run more than 1 mile and now I am 2 weeks away from the KIMM, hoping to run something like 25 miles in 2 days... This particular hill runner is also into walking, rock climbing, winter climbing and other such stuff, so it might get mentioned here when the running is quiet.