Chapter 38: What Is That Expression? What Is That Look?!
Hill Training.
This is an advanced training model developed by European and American horse girl organizations, specifically for running training. Its characteristic is performing long-distance uphill sprints, forcibly training the athlete's body and willpower by pushing endurance limits. Typically, horse girls undergoing hill training two to three times a week can ensure good training results.
However…
"Four hill training sessions a day?!"
Stardust Mirage stared in astonishment at the specially lengthened uphill track before her.
It wasn't that she feared high-intensity training, but after reading the hill training introduction materials Toyama Hikaru handed her, Stardust Mirage couldn't help but doubt.
"It clearly says two to three times a week is optimal here! Even if we increase the training volume, jumping from two to three times a week to four times a day is way too exaggerated?!"
"While you were getting checked this morning, Bourbon already completed four hill training sessions."
The female trainer's expression was icy.
Stardust Mirage had noticed that whenever it came to training matters, she transformed into a demon, showing no trace of mercy.
"Mihono Bourbon already finished…"
Stardust Mirage hesitated but ultimately didn't directly refute the trainer's plan.
"If you have no other questions, let's begin. Since we needed to test your basics this morning, training starts this afternoon. From now on, you'll do hill training with Bourbon every morning—this is crucial for improving your physical fitness right now."
Toyama Hikaru gestured with her chin, signaling Stardust Mirage to prepare for the run.
"You really aren't afraid of wearing Bourbon out…"
Stardust Mirage sighed and walked to the starting line.
"This is Bourbon's own choice—ready, go!"
At Toyama Hikaru's command, Stardust Mirage charged up the slope.
The reason hill training is highly regarded by European and American research organizations is that appropriate uphill running simultaneously enhances strength, endurance, and speed, effectively exercises leg muscles, adjusts knee joint condition, and even reduces the risk of knee injuries.
However, the terrifying volume of four sessions a day has the opposite effect. If the correct uphill running method isn't mastered, not only will knee condition fail to improve properly, but it might even lead to premature knee wear and endless joint injuries.
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Fortunately, Stardust Mirage didn't need to worry about this. The gift of her digitized body was complete immunity to injuries. So, as long as she could endure it, such high-intensity training would be entirely beneficial.
While running, Stardust Mirage adjusted her breathing and recalled animation scenes from before her transmigration.
In those, Special Week learned two major techniques while training alongside Taiki Shuttle…
"I remember it should be…"
Thinking this, Stardust Mirage gradually changed her running style. Her body shifted from leaning forward to slightly upright, her stride length shortened, her pace quickened, and her feet transitioned from landing with the full sole to using only the front half of the foot fitted with horseshoes…
Tap tap tap tap tap!
The rapid sound of footsteps echoed on the slope. At first, she was somewhat flustered—not only failing to master the uphill technique but even expending extra energy to maintain balance.
But as she persisted in her attempts, that peculiar gripping sensation slowly became familiar. The rapid steps combined with the special forefoot running method made her feel her body gradually lighten!
In an unnoticed corner of the system, a line of golden text suddenly popped up:
[Skill: Highlander Acquired.]
"To have grasped uphill techniques on her own…"
Standing by the track, Toyama Hikaru widened her eyes in surprise.
She had originally planned to teach this running style after today, believing it would give Stardust Mirage a deeper understanding.
Never did she expect that the other party, during her first slope training session, would master such a stride without any instruction. Was this the exceptional comprehension the old man had spoken of?!
It's truly unbelievable. To master a new running style on her first long-distance uphill run, with no reference at all…
…
However, starting from the third slope training session, Stardust Mirage clearly began to notice the physical challenges she was facing.
Even though she had temporarily grasped uphill techniques, she couldn't overcome the limitations of her physical conditioning. Now, every muscle in her body, especially her legs, was screaming in protest, and her breathing finally became uncontrollably rapid.
By the fourth slope training session, every step she took felt like a test of her endurance limits. Just as Stardust Mirage's body weakened and she couldn't help but think of slowing down a bit, Toyama Hikaru's merciless shout came from ahead:
"What are you trying to do, Stardust Mirage! What's that expression on your face, that look in your eyes! What are those weak steps of yours!"
"Giving up already? With that half-hearted attitude of yours, you dare to publicly declare you'll challenge the Classic Triple Crown?! And you call yourself the glory-bestowed [Oguri Cap II]!"
Are you training an Ultraman here?! Even your pep talks come in sets!
Stardust Mirage silently complained in her heart.
But complaints aside, she didn't hesitate to continue moving her feet.
Although Toyama Hikaru was feeding her motivational lines, what she said wasn't wrong. If she wanted to challenge the Classic Triple Crown, she had to seize every opportunity to improve herself.
She already had a system that allowed her to grow steadily during training, and she carried the hopes of the old man and Oguri Cap. Could she really afford another crushing defeat like her debut race?
Impossible!
Stardust Mirage ran until sweat poured like rain, her face pale, her feet heavy as if filled with lead, her chest heaving like a bellows. With every breath, she could feel the scorching air burning in her lungs.
Gritting her teeth, she persisted, refusing to give up, not even slowing her pace in the slightest. At this point, Stardust Mirage had no spare capacity to think about anything else. Having run to this extent, only one thought remained in her heart:
I will persist to the end!!!
Thump.
"Alright, finished!"
Standing at the finish line, Toyama Hikaru shouted loudly. She quickly reached out to support Stardust Mirage, who was collapsing toward her. A hint of a satisfied smile couldn't help but appear beneath her stern expression:
"You did it, Stardust Mirage. Four slope practice runs, you completed them!"
"This… isn't… uh… a piece of… cake…"
Stardust Mirage was so exhausted she could barely open her mouth to speak. The thumping of her heart sounded like a pounding drum.
In her vision, on the system panel, a "Stamina +20" symbol flashed and disappeared.
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