Race To The Top | Average Runner VS Pro Mountain Runner

[@runningchannel]

Who do you think will win? Are you #teamaverage or #teammountain? Let us know in the comments below!

[@meggeist6932]

Yay Sarah!!!!

[@christopherward7533]

Love the hill reps but aren't you supposed to more than one 😃😃😃

[@meggeist6932]

@@christopherward7533 have you tried? You should try it. Just a suggestion 😁😎🤪

[@themussile3335]

Sarah has been such a good addition to the team, such a natural presenter

[@GTS5691]

Echo that.

[@runningchannel]

Thank you so much!

[@nik9401]

And she jumps right into the heavy challenges 👍😅

[@marcleong80]

I agree, i cant remember The Running Channel without her.

[@tobyk8125]

Agreed

[@pdxjill]

You are going to need to find a new ‘average runner’ after all the training Sarah is doing. Well done Sarah - brilliant effort!

[@FisherApexRunning]

“Have we rebranded as the hiking channel?” Favorite comment from Sarah’s run. Also if you started a hiking channel I would definitely watch it!

[@runningchannel]

Maybe we'll make some more videos on the side of mountains...!

[@dafyddgiddins9861]

My favourite comment "have we become the hiking channel" Also - kudos to the film crew waiting around on top of the mountain in all that weather.

[@runningchannel]

Haha, yes! Thanks so much for watching. Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@lukedaniel7669]

These challenges are getting more bonkers and more enthralling every time, I love it and massive respect to you all.

[@runningchannel]

Thanks Luke!

[@user-gd9uo8rs1m]

I like this average vs pro series.

[@runningchannel]

Great to hear! Do you have an idea for our next challenge maybe?

[@user-gd9uo8rs1m]

Sarah(1 mile) vs andy (2 mile) beach running race.

[@ezekielanderson9055]

@@runningchannel Do a "training like a pro" challenge where all of the members of the Running Channel see who can last the longest. As in who can do the most days of the training.

[@jadel-houssami4994]

@@runningchannel Maybe on the track one of the TRC team could run a certain number of laps in lane 1 and a pro could do the same number of laps in lane 8, fastest wins?

[@ninja838]

As Sarah ascends the mountain, you can tell she is slowly descending into madness

[@nh6central]

😂

[@SuperYtc1]

You aren't wong.

[@t.c.9838]

Hills are such a great way to stay humble. Whenever you feel a spot of hubris coming on, go run a hill. That will bring your ego back to earth.

[@leeharvey62]

The amount she's done recently, if Sarah is an average runner then I must be clinically dead!

[@angiebhitasya3428]

Ahahahahahhahahahahahah

[@carolinasilva6366]

The graphics and editing has been so good lately! love the map showing how far you were up the mountain

[@LouiseN12]

For an "average runner" that was no average feat taking on a man that clearly has the abilities of a mountain goat...absolute ridiculousness from start to finish and I love it...Great challenge 😁👍

[@runningchannel]

Thanks for watching Louise!

[@sierraperry3201]

I love that you did this!! 🔥 My husband and I always say that there should be an "average person" in each of the Olympic events as a baseline comparison! 😂

[@runningchannel]

We would totally love to see this too Sierra! Thanks for watching 😊

[@8960056]

Love the idea of a baseline comparison 😂

[@bethanyandrews3569]

Really loving the most recent videos, the challenge ones are my fave! Sarah is such a great addition to the Running Channel team 👏 I feel exhausted just watching!

[@jdonn7563]

I miss Anna doing all of these challenges, but Sarah is such a great addition. Make more videos featuring her!

[@AarontheOkayestDM]

Videos that include Sarah are just so very fun to watch.

[@alikeen9107]

Love the average runner Vs Pro stuff, makes for fun viewing!

[@runningchannel]

Glad you think so Ali! What pro should we challenge next?

[@karmazhu]

There’s nothing average about Sarah!! She’s amazing!

[@runningchannel]

She is indeed! Thanks so much for watching!

[@mathilde569]

Loved this challenge ! Go Sarah ! 😃 And Andy’s advice is so useful too, and his pace impressive !

[@Pokemonkingmason1]

Sitting in my car eating chocolate and drinking coke, how I miss running even hill running. 4 months out injured now and no sign of the pain stopping. This video will hopefully give me straight to get back out there soon

[@typicality]

Amazing video! Was lucky enough to see Andy win the Snowdon race in 2019. His speed up and downhill is just phenomenal. What an athlete!

[@runningchannel]

That sounds amazing! Yes, Andy is just a fantastic athlete!

[@adriannahojko3750]

"This is not runnable!" :D Go, Team Average! Wish I could run hills already - I miss it a lot, but now I'm recovering after I broke my leg.

[@sandratormey5343]

Great Effort Sarah, I love the hills, it’s going down them that hurts my knees so much! Maybe a nice pair of Hoka trail runners would help😃😃

[@Milchknirps]

Well, if going down hurts your knees you should work on your strength. If you let your bones do the work your muscles should do, no wonder your knees hurt. Soft Shoes will not help (that much).

[@timbrennan6766]

"Oh, deary me!" That about sums it up...well done to you both!

[@nh6central]

That was truly great! Not just for Andy and Sarah's hard work (and humour under pressure) but also the superb editing 👍

[@Bolastristes68]

The truth I was expecting a much bigger gap. Well Done!

[@runningchannel]

Sarah did brilliantly! Thanks so much for watching 😊

[@jesssykes483]

Another great video! I’m out of breath just watching!! Well done Sarah!

[@andrewmccall1195]

What a really good video and such a close finish. Andy is an unreal mountain runner and let's face it, even the best of us still wouldn't stand a chance taking in this challenge 👏

[@markwildphotography]

“So what you saying, best of three?” hahahaha legend.

[@hs14NZ]

New subscriber to the channel and some big goals ahead. Good thing about being a new subscriber is getting to binge the old content, which is awesome :-)

[@neilworgan]

Well done to both of you. What a great challenge yet again from The Running Channel.

[@runningchannel]

Thanks Neil!

[@hollyandersen9394]

I’ve only run a few times on trails. A worthwhile change of scenery and definitely a challenge. Great job Sarah - love the effort you put in and your willingness to give it a go in the first place.

[@gwilymeades]

Nice Wuthering Heights music! So dramatic...loved it!

[@sarag4743]

Sarah you are my hero! Finish lines not finish times.

[@runningchannel]

Thanks so much Sara! And absolutely! It's just about getting out there and enjoying the adventure 😊

[@nataliegard2413]

Another great motivational video! Loving the hoka gear! Thanks running channel 🙌🏼

[@christams8863]

This has been a fun video! I enjoy it very much! Love the humor!

[@kristinjohnson6692]

Great effort, Sarah! Quite the scenic hike/run; makes me excited to find a trail this weekend, and get out of my usual street routes.

[@janicegagnon2294]

Love how game you are Sarah! Trying new challenges and pushing past your comfort zone.

[@runningchannel]

Absolutely Janice, she's brilliant! Have you got an idea for our next challenge?

[@janicegagnon2294]

I know Sarah trained like an Olympian for a week and followed Andy’s schedule. Wondering if Andy can still follow his Olympian schedule?

[@robinbebbington7063]

I used to do a bit trail running but mostly with a mountain bike on my shoulder. Love being in the great outdoors although not as many massive hills in Australia as compared to New Zealand. Sarah is a great addition to the presentation of these videos as she represents the majority of us I am sure. Keep having fun.

[@runningchannel]

Thanks Robin!

[@karenkillingley6946]

Great film showing that you don't have to be elite to be adventurous, you just need confidence in your ability to complete at any pace. This is my next area of challenge despite being a back of the pack runner!

[@runningchannel]

Well said Karen! And absolutely any runner can take on a challenge like this! Thanks so much for watching and good luck with your own challenge 😊

[@paulstroessnerjr7862]

This was great! Awesome job Sarah! I'm an average runner myself, and I can barely run up a regular hill, nevermind a mountain! I do enjoy hiking up mountains and the views at the end are so worth it.

[@rossphilpot7080]

I'm really enjoying your videos, Sarah. You're getting better and better!

[@runningchannel]

Thanks Ross!

[@chrissypops1]

What a fantastic video! Well done Sarah !! Loved every minute x

[@poppedouteyes]

I just came back from holiday in polish mountains "Bieszczady". Loooove running there. Unfortunately i twisted my ankle on the very last run. At least i can watch someone getting nice work done! Love Your channel!

[@StevoDaFlygon]

I'm starting to figure out that if you wanna be an amazing runner, your name needs to be Andy

[@runningchannel]

We have also noticed this trend... 🤔 😂

[@jenniferstorr4768]

We definately can't refer to Sarah as an average runner anymore. Not after that amazing effort! Loved the music in this video, it really adds to the misty atmosphere.

[@bustatank1958]

Brilliant video and a great subject. Well done both. It was a great watch 👍🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

[@Itsmebuddy98]

Such amazing scenery! In lockdown number 5 at the moment, so it's really nice to be living through other peoples adventures at the moment :) well done to both of you! The videos have been entertaining recently, keep up the good work

[@GeorgiosA]

The fell running was incredible, well done both! Oh the Zinals look great too 👌

[@runningchannel]

Thanks Georgios! Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@runningoneddie]

What an adventure. Thank you for the tour of this trail and it was amazing how close the "race" was. Interesting too the elevation / altitude versus here in the mountain west of the US. Loved this video and well done to Sarah for going head-to-head.

[@runningchannel]

Thanks Eddie!

[@cupofjoe4303]

What a gorgeous place to run. Love those hills. Good work Sarah and great presenting.

[@runningchannel]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@GaryRowe]

Really well done, Sarah! Less than a minute in it - that was an amazing effort. I was rooting for TeamAverage from the start!

[@runningchannel]

Wow, thank you!

[@macthejack4962]

Hemingway once said “ gradually then suddenly “ glad you stuck with the first part .. love the channel .. running for real people .. keep it up guys and girls ok 👌

[@WahWahWoohah]

Amazing effort! Really enjoy the average runner vs pro setup, shows just how crazy good the pros are!

[@runningchannel]

It puts it in to perspective, doesn't it! Thanks for watching 😊

[@briantierney5183]

It is so cool Sarah is willing to do this. Also Andy showed it is not easy at any level to give your all. That is the beauty of running, we can find our own limit to smash. No comparison necessary or needed to feel a success.

[@michaelpriest3039]

I like the concept, I hope for a few more like this!

[@allisoncole6294]

My favorite videos are these!! Challenges are so fun to watch

[@runningchannel]

Thanks Allison! Let us know if you've got ideas for new challenges for us 😊

[@josiegjackson]

Was team mountain. Love watching this series! I hoped you all enjoyed yourself, Love hills but not a mountain quite yet!! Must give it a go! Thank you The Hiking Channel!!!

[@runningchannel]

We've yet to approve of the name change but... It's got a nice ring to it 😂😂

[@hannahridge7144]

I love this!!!! “Average runner vs.” should be a series 🤩😃

[@billhakk5241]

Really love the colors. This green... Here (Athens, Greece) everything is yellow/orange/brown with so much heat we have...

[@matblinks]

Great views! Loved the drone footage!

[@reselvski]

"Beating the competition is relatively easy. Beating yourself is a never-ending commitment." - Nike ad, 1977. You're hilariously inspirational, Sarah.

[@RunDivision]

Great content can’t wait for more like this, keep up the good work X

[@johnokeeffe9572]

Well done to both runners. Sarah did a great job presenting- fun and relatable.

[@Gp1e]

Great video! That looked tough but Andy made it look so easy! Great effort Sarah!

[@runningchannel]

Thanks Tomash!

[@andrewporter1945]

Love it Sarah. Well done. Great video. Makes me want to be on that run right now.

[@shreyosibanerjee4906]

The first 26 seconds of Sarah's monologue.. Oof I love this 😭❤

[@stefaniedietl7704]

This was so fun to watch! Great work👏

[@jesslammey9196]

This had me on the edge of my seat! I loved this video! ❤️

[@adrianmilleryache9309]

Loved this video keep them coming 👏

[@runningchannel]

Thank you! Will do!

[@hsarasan]

I loved this challenge. I was rooting for you :)

[@runningchannel]

Yay, thank you! 😊

[@ScottTuscher]

This was very fun and interesting to watch. I’m team both. Way to go getting that workout done guys! Beautiful.

[@gracafernandes5066]

I love you all! Thank you for your Channel!

[@alwaysoutdoorsem]

Beautiful scenery! 😍 well done both! X

[@runningchannel]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@clarejackson6629]

Team Average all the way. Well done Sarah 💪💪 - love the way you throw yourself into all these challenges - a great addition to the channel XX

[@runningchannel]

Glad you think so Clare!

[@callyjordan5645]

Sarah already has me laughing at the intro! Definitely relate haha x

[@pierreopn3033]

Love the concept. Great efforts and lots of tips 👍🏼

[@77saskue]

Man, Scotland is so beautiful! Definitely, one of the best places for running track.

[@runningchannel]

Absolutely! Really beautiful scenery! Thanks for watching 😊

[@dresden_slowjog]

Rock climbing with a buddy tomorrow. Hauling the 1/3 of bodyweight equipment uphill, I will re-envision Sarah. I love hillwork and adverse weather gets me even more into fighting spirit but being chased by the hounds of Baskerville on never-ending misty slopes, oh the horrors! Kudos to Sarah. And the filming crew sticking out in the weather.

[@runningchannel]

Definitely one of TRC's more adventurous projects in recent months! Have fun climbing 😁

[@laingjohn]

Well done to both of you. Doing my first ultra, 34 miles, Run Round Reading at the weekend. Thanks guys for the inspiration. 👍🎉

[@runningchannel]

Good luck, you've got this!

[@foreveryoung1678]

Fantastic series, great challenge! Nice job, both of you.

[@runningchannel]

Thanks so much!

[@liseschoonen9887]

Perfect start of my hiking vacation going around the Mt Blanc! Go team average 👍👍

[@Jaqaroo]

Nice one Sarah! Uphill comedy is definitely a thing...!

[@runningchannel]

Haha - very true! Thanks for watching!

[@biggingeradventures1251]

Awesome video! first time watching the series.

[@runningchannel]

Ah brilliant! Welcome 😊

[@perryevans3544]

I love this. I'm a hill runner, not a pro or a beginner. But I love it. You did so well in Scotland 👍👍👍

[@emilymontague8550]

Brilliant challenge and great effort! It really shows how talented the pros are while encouraging us averages to give things a go.

[@runningchannel]

Totally agree Emily!

[@ElisaShaffer]

Such a fun series! And well done Sarah, such an inspiration to me.

[@runningchannel]

Thanks Elisa!

[@pepperminttea2460]

Team Average Runner all the way - I’ve got TRC’s back 💪🏻 my husband hails from Scotland and I consider it my other home, but I can’t say I’ll be rushing to try this ☺️ perhaps if I changed my name to Andy (as it seems all Andy’s are pro runners!) I’d feel more confident 😂 thanks again for another fun challenge TRC, well done Sarah!

[@chrisjubb3524]

Great idea, really enjoyed your vid, hard luck Sarah, may get the win in your suggested best of 3!!

[@geccoskin]

Not too shabby, well done! Less than a minute in it!

[@jenmiller2208]

Both of them were great!!!! Sarah had a great attitude. Congrats to both of them!

[@robkowright]

Really enjoyed the video, and a great effort by Sarah!

[@Metall-fe2sm]

Is there nothing you cant do Sarah lol. That looked brutal. Well done and can i just say, you are a breath of fresh air to this channel. A true natural ☺x

[@hannahthompson1862]

I am no good at running uphill, so i admire you so much Sarah!

[@emilycoryschirer7514]

Another amazing video! Way to go Sarah and Andy!

[@runningchannel]

Thanks so much!

[@DaanVerhaar]

Great race, big fan of #teamaverage! Would be nice to see both your heart rates and pace side by side.

[@wilsontang8995]

That was an amazing challenge! I thought for sure Sarah had it. She was so close. Kudos to both of them!

[@expatadventureturkey9324]

Love it 🤙🏽😉 especially the pro giving us average runners tips as his running ✅⛰

[@craigjohnston8235]

41 minutes up a Corbett is still amazing, well done x

[@dvdking3]

Well done Sarah, super effort. I love mountain running, best part is flying back down hill