Straight Street Hill Climb

Cincinnati Gladiators Handball Running Club. We took Straight Street Hill Climb yesterday. See how we did in this .36-mile race up one of the steepest streets in town, which calls itself “two minutes of self-inflicted torture.”

Our online "Store" is closing on Friday.
Last chance to order our "classic" race shirts prior to Sunday.
We need the time to prepare current orders for Sunday pick up.
https://runsignup.com/Race/Store/OH/Cincinnati/StraightStreetHillClimb

Sorry kid....you are too young!

Well, the weather may not be as nasty as we like but we will make due!
9 :00 am Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy 43 °F

Cincinnati, OH Hourly Weather Forecast | Weather Underground Cincinnati Weather Forecasts. Weather Underground provides local & long-range weather forecasts, weatherreports, maps & tropical weather conditions for the Cincinnati area.

Origin of the Straight Street Cough.
According to Weather.com:
Impacts Of Cold And Arid Weather On Running And Breathing.
Whenever you step outside for a run on a cold, dry winter day, running often feels easier. This is because the cool, dry conditions maximize evaporation of sweat, helping your body maintain a steady core temperature even at high efforts.
However, you may notice that your lungs and throat sting a little bit after, particularly if you are running at a strenuous effort. You may even have a cough for a bit of time after. Read more at weather.com.
https://weather.com/health/respiratory/news/2025-11-15-dry-humid-running-breathing-tips-cold-cool-hot?cm_ven=hp-slot-5

Weather Affects Your Breathing While Running In More Ways Than One | Weather.com When you run in cold and dry conditions, the air strips moisture from the bronchial lining in your airways. When you run in hot, humid conditions your breathing often feels heavy because your body is straining itself trying to cool off.

Finally, some real SSHC weather! It may not last but it gets us in the mood.
Shirt order goes in tomorrow. If you want one, sign up to reserve yours.

Shirt Reveal for 2025. Order yours when you sign up. Limited quantities will be available.

We are excited to announce that Queen City Sausage is joining us again and will be supplying our re-fueling at our post-race celebration at Wiedemann's Tap Room.
Did you know that QCS is located on Straight Street further down the hill?

We're Back!
Date is Set!
Registration is Open!
This Friday Only Special!