Why Do So Many Thru-Hikers Become Trail Runners?
Many of the skills involved with long hiking also lend themselves to going faster on trails.
Appalachian Trail
Watch: Stringbean—The Appalachian Trail in Record Time
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Watch: Akuna Hikes
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The National Trails System 50th Anniversary: Appalachian Trail through Virginia
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North: Finding My Way While Running the Appalachian Trail
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Top Trail Towns: Lynchburg, Virginia
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Chad Denning Dies on Appalachian Trail
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Scott Jurek on Pace to Break Appalachian Trail Speed Record
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Scott Jurek Sets New Speed Record on Appalachian Trail
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Thru-Hiker Sets New Unsupported Record for Appalachian Trail
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