Trail running in the United States has a rich history of inviting pacers and crew to assist runners in reaching the finish line, but some believe that the practice of pacing is antiquated and should be disallowed for elite runners. A pacer, defined largely as someone who runs with race participants for designated sections or… Read more »
In 2022, professional athletes Kilian Jornet, Franscecso Puppi and Pascal Egli, formed the Pro Trail Runners Association, which works behind the scenes for the betterment of the sport of trail running. But it’s also an organization that is not often fully understood. The PTRA’s mission is as follows, “To help athletes to share their opinions… Read more »
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