Athletes, what's harder riding up that hill or running up that hill?

[kenyonchris]

I was only really good at sprinting (or hurdling) as a runner, and I couldn't stand even very mild grades.

Does hurdling involve running at speed over large gates that I would consider jumping only on a horse? I tried one (yes, one) ONCE. Pain, embarrassment, laughter from the peanut gallery, and a permanent branding that would follow me through high school ensued. Not pretty.

[VeloVT]

For me, running is easier, especially as the incline increases.

[aicabsolut]

Does hurdling involve running at speed over large gates that I would consider jumping only on a horse? I tried one (yes, one) ONCE. Pain, embarrassment, laughter from the peanut gallery, and a permanent branding that would follow me through high school ensued. Not pretty.

Yes, that would be the hurdles