I Challenged A Professional Trail Runner To A Mountain Race

Join Sarah as she takes on her toughest challenge yet: racing elite Altra-sponsored trail runner Holly Wootten up Helvellyn, one of the Lake District's most iconic mountains.

But there's a twist. Sarah only has to climb to the summit, while Holly must first descend the mountain before turning around and chasing Sarah all the way back to the top.

Can an amateur road runner hold off a professional trail runner on technical mountain terrain? Watch to find out who reaches the summit first.

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What’s in this video?
00:00 - Road Runner vs Pro Trail Runner | Helvellyn Race
00:36 - The Mountain Race Begins
01:25 - How to Run Uphill Faster
01:46 - Who's Winning the Climb?
02:53 - Trail Running Tips | How to Run Downhill
03:08 - The Gap Starts to Close
04:04 - The Race Changes Everything
04:45 - The Secret to Climbing Faster
05:59 - The Pro Trail Runner Starts Hunting
08:05 - Can Holly Catch Sarah?
09:19 - Win a Pair of Altra Trail Running Shoes
09:48 - Final Sprint to Helvellyn Summit
10:52 - Who Won? Race Recap & Results

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