I Raced A Pro Trail Runner ... Big Mistake

Summary by Krater

A road runner and an elite mountain runner race up Helvellyn, with the road runner starting with a 20-minute head start. They finish the climb with final times of 1:00:18 and 1:00:15.

From the video

Answers: Can a road runner beat an elite mountain runner up Helvellyn with a head start?

• Trail running
• Hill climbing technique
• Pacing strategies for trails
• Running balance and form

What it concludes

• Walking before a long climb on a trail helps you keep your heart rate down and take on fuel before returning to running.
• Running downhill requires focusing on balance and fluid movement rather than trying to lock yourself to a fixed pace.
• Swinging your arms and keeping them flappy during downhill running helps with balance and counteracts micro-movements.