Mountain running is still an obscure sport in some circles.  Sometimes it’s hard to describe exactly what a mountain race is like and how intense it can be.  In the latest issue of Trail Runner Magazine, Ashley Arnold does an amazing job of describing the experience, complete with amazing photos from Joe Viger and Scott Mason from this year’s USA Mountain Running Champs.  If you want to experience mountain running at its finest, pick up the latest issue of Trail Runner to read about our sport.

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