Watch: A Runner Finds Peace Among Switzerland’s Peaks and Catalonia’s Cliffs

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This video, by Dave MacLeod, follows runner Alicia Hudelson to two breathtaking locations in Europe: the high peaks and valleys of Switzerland, and the sweeping cliffsides of Catalonia, in northeastern Spain. Meanwhile, Hudelson reflects on the serenity of running in the mountains and what draws her to it. Paired with the magnificent scenery, that makes this short film a must-watch for trail runners.

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