Race To The Top | Average Runner VS Pro Mountain Runner

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  • Опубликовано: 31 июл 2024
  • The Running Channel’s ‘average runner’ Sarah goes head-to-head with special guest, HOKA ONE ONE athlete and Mountain Running World Cup winner Andy Douglas, on the stunning corbett of Beinn Each in Scotland. But don’t worry, we’ve made sure the odds are even! Who will win? Stay tuned to find out!
    ↓↓ Who do you think will win? Are you #teamaverage or #teammountain? Let us know in the comments below! ↓↓
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    0:00 Average Runner v Mountain Runner
    1:58 Head To Head
    6:30 The Chase Is On
    9:54 The Final Push
    11:30 Who Will Win?
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  • @runningchannel
    @runningchannel  3 года назад +13

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

    • @meggeist6932
      @meggeist6932 3 года назад

      Yay Sarah!!!!

    • @christopherward7533
      @christopherward7533 3 года назад

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

    • @meggeist6932
      @meggeist6932 3 года назад

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

  • @themussile3335
    @themussile3335 3 года назад +218

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

    • @GTS5691
      @GTS5691 3 года назад +3

      Echo that.

    • @runningchannel
      @runningchannel  3 года назад +3

      Thank you so much!

    • @nik9401
      @nik9401 3 года назад +3

      And she jumps right into the heavy challenges 👍😅

    • @marcleong80
      @marcleong80 3 года назад

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

    • @tobyk8125
      @tobyk8125 3 года назад

      Agreed

  • @pdxjill
    @pdxjill 3 года назад +55

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

  • @FisherApexRunning
    @FisherApexRunning 3 года назад +29

    “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
      @runningchannel  3 года назад +5

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

  • @dafyddgiddins9861
    @dafyddgiddins9861 3 года назад +44

    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
      @runningchannel  3 года назад +1

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

  • @user-gd9uo8rs1m
    @user-gd9uo8rs1m 3 года назад +74

    I like this average vs pro series.

    • @runningchannel
      @runningchannel  3 года назад +1

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

    • @user-gd9uo8rs1m
      @user-gd9uo8rs1m 3 года назад +4

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

    • @ezekielanderson9055
      @ezekielanderson9055 3 года назад

      @@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
      @jadel-houssami4994 3 года назад

      @@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
    @ninja838 3 года назад +50

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

  • @leeharvey62
    @leeharvey62 3 года назад +30

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

  • @t.c.9838
    @t.c.9838 3 года назад +22

    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.

  • @lukedaniel7669
    @lukedaniel7669 3 года назад +14

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

  • @carolinasilva6366
    @carolinasilva6366 3 года назад +14

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

  • @LouiseN12
    @LouiseN12 3 года назад +19

    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 😁👍

  • @sierraperry3201
    @sierraperry3201 3 года назад +7

    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
      @runningchannel  3 года назад

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

    • @8960056
      @8960056 3 года назад

      Love the idea of a baseline comparison 😂

  • @bethanyandrews3569
    @bethanyandrews3569 3 года назад +3

    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
    @jdonn7563 3 года назад +6

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

  • @MunksRock01
    @MunksRock01 3 года назад +17

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

    • @runningchannel
      @runningchannel  3 года назад +3

      We have also noticed this trend... 🤔 😂

  • @jesssykes483
    @jesssykes483 3 года назад

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

  • @nh6central
    @nh6central 3 года назад +1

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

  • @nataliegard2413
    @nataliegard2413 3 года назад

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

  • @christams8863
    @christams8863 2 года назад

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

  • @neilworgan
    @neilworgan 3 года назад

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

  • @Pokemonkingmason1
    @Pokemonkingmason1 3 года назад +6

    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

  • @AarontheOkayestDM
    @AarontheOkayestDM 3 года назад +2

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

  • @RunDivision
    @RunDivision 3 года назад

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

  • @jesslammey9196
    @jesslammey9196 3 года назад

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

  • @andrewmccall1195
    @andrewmccall1195 3 года назад +1

    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 👏

  • @mathilde569
    @mathilde569 3 года назад +2

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

  • @kristinjohnson6692
    @kristinjohnson6692 3 года назад

    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.

  • @bustatank1958
    @bustatank1958 3 года назад

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

  • @hs14NZ
    @hs14NZ 3 года назад +1

    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 :-)

  • @Itsmebuddy98
    @Itsmebuddy98 3 года назад

    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

  • @expatadventureturkey9324
    @expatadventureturkey9324 3 года назад

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

  • @stefaniedietl7704
    @stefaniedietl7704 3 года назад

    This was so fun to watch! Great work👏

  • @chrissypops1
    @chrissypops1 3 года назад

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

  • @craigjohnston8235
    @craigjohnston8235 3 года назад +1

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

  • @markwildphotography
    @markwildphotography 3 года назад +3

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

  • @gwilymeades
    @gwilymeades 3 года назад

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

  • @alikeen9107
    @alikeen9107 3 года назад +7

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

    • @runningchannel
      @runningchannel  3 года назад +1

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

  • @paulstroessnerjr7862
    @paulstroessnerjr7862 3 года назад

    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.

  • @gracafernandes5066
    @gracafernandes5066 2 года назад

    I love you all! Thank you for your Channel!

  • @hollyandersen9394
    @hollyandersen9394 2 года назад

    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.

  • @adriannahojko3750
    @adriannahojko3750 3 года назад +4

    "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.

  • @matblinks
    @matblinks 3 года назад

    Great views! Loved the drone footage!

  • @pierreopn3033
    @pierreopn3033 3 года назад

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

  • @typicality
    @typicality 3 года назад +1

    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
      @runningchannel  3 года назад

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

  • @TheDrawingManga
    @TheDrawingManga 3 года назад

    I love these videos!!

  • @rossphilpot7080
    @rossphilpot7080 3 года назад

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

  • @michaelpriest3039
    @michaelpriest3039 3 года назад

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

  • @sandratormey5343
    @sandratormey5343 3 года назад +8

    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
      @Milchknirps 3 года назад +1

      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).

  • @jodiecox4306
    @jodiecox4306 3 года назад

    Love watching your vids!

  • @robkowright
    @robkowright 3 года назад

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

  • @macthejack4962
    @macthejack4962 3 года назад

    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 👌

  • @adrianmilleryache9309
    @adrianmilleryache9309 3 года назад +1

    Loved this video keep them coming 👏

  • @poppedouteyes
    @poppedouteyes 3 года назад

    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!

  • @doggylover1958
    @doggylover1958 2 года назад

    Brilliant! You made it look like so much fun I want to try it myself now!!

  • @ScottTuscher
    @ScottTuscher 3 года назад

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

  • @Iliana125G
    @Iliana125G 3 года назад

    Loving these challenges! 👏

  • @chrisjubb3524
    @chrisjubb3524 3 года назад

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

  • @timbrennan6766
    @timbrennan6766 3 года назад +2

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

  • @jonathananderson2015
    @jonathananderson2015 3 года назад

    Great video, great effort all around

  • @hannahridge7144
    @hannahridge7144 3 года назад

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

  • @jahana6866
    @jahana6866 3 года назад

    Love the content, thank you.

  • @6663622
    @6663622 3 года назад

    Thanks! Interesting video! 😊👍🏻

  • @andrewporter1945
    @andrewporter1945 3 года назад

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

  • @alwaysoutdoorsem
    @alwaysoutdoorsem 3 года назад

    Beautiful scenery! 😍 well done both! X

  • @philipmoffett1027
    @philipmoffett1027 Год назад

    What a race! Way to go💪💪

  • @GaryRowe
    @GaryRowe 3 года назад

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

  • @clarejackson6629
    @clarejackson6629 3 года назад

    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

  • @tedfinlay4819
    @tedfinlay4819 3 года назад

    Omg really enjoyed this well for even attending it , that's amazing 👏😀😍

    • @runningchannel
      @runningchannel  3 года назад +1

      Glad you enjoyed Ted, thanks for watching!

  • @perryevans3544
    @perryevans3544 2 года назад

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

  • @CJCottage
    @CJCottage 3 года назад

    I honestly thought Sarah’s gonna win this! 😁 enjoyed this so much! Thank you guys 👍🏻😊

  • @allisoncole6294
    @allisoncole6294 3 года назад

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

    • @runningchannel
      @runningchannel  3 года назад

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

  • @TheDancechick801
    @TheDancechick801 3 года назад

    This was awesome!!!!!

  • @ElisaShaffer
    @ElisaShaffer 3 года назад

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

  • @shreyosibanerjee4906
    @shreyosibanerjee4906 2 года назад

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

  • @biggingeradventures1251
    @biggingeradventures1251 3 года назад

    Awesome video! first time watching the series.

  • @emilycoryschirer7514
    @emilycoryschirer7514 3 года назад

    Another amazing video! Way to go Sarah and Andy!

  • @jenniferstorr4768
    @jenniferstorr4768 3 года назад

    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.

  • @jamesmiles1614
    @jamesmiles1614 3 года назад

    Awesome video! Would be struggling to run any of that from the looks of it, so solid effort! 👍

  • @hatty2345
    @hatty2345 3 года назад

    Team average all the way! Sarah is such a great addition to the channel, lovely to see it growing 👍

  • @stephenp4679
    @stephenp4679 3 года назад

    Wow, awesome running from you both! So impressed!

  • @ceekoolo76
    @ceekoolo76 3 года назад

    Well that was quite a lovely video! Loved also the shots from distance and the thrilling finale! The location is stunning. And mountain running is fun. Will do some in Sicily on vacation a bit of it. And the Zinals would definitely come handy 😉

  • @geccoskin
    @geccoskin 3 года назад

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

  • @WahWahWoohah
    @WahWahWoohah 3 года назад

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

    • @runningchannel
      @runningchannel  3 года назад +1

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

  • @robinbebbington7063
    @robinbebbington7063 3 года назад

    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.

  • @liamc3000
    @liamc3000 3 года назад

    Great series idea. Keep it up

  • @eddiegaul1903
    @eddiegaul1903 3 года назад

    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.

  • @DaanVerhaar
    @DaanVerhaar 2 года назад

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

  • @thomasthomsen2678
    @thomasthomsen2678 3 года назад

    Really great fight and funny to follow the ups and down (pun intended) of the mental battle to complete such a race!

  • @CR-ew9gl
    @CR-ew9gl 3 года назад

    Fair play to you both💪great challenge, more please😀

  • @nooranen3178
    @nooranen3178 3 года назад

    Love that you are in the mountains

  • @leenew1982
    @leenew1982 3 года назад

    Great video, stunning location. 👍

  • @amypenfold6486
    @amypenfold6486 3 года назад

    Another great video! Obsessed with Sarah’s trail shoes 😍

    • @runningchannel
      @runningchannel  3 года назад

      Glad you like them Amy! Thanks so much for watching 😊

  • @laingjohn
    @laingjohn 3 года назад

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

  • @fisfia
    @fisfia 2 года назад

    Sarah talking to herself is just the best! "Have any spare carbs?" 🤣I'll def think of this on my next run. No mountain tho, thanks.

  • @hsarasan
    @hsarasan 3 года назад +3

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

  • @karmazhu
    @karmazhu 3 года назад +8

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

    • @runningchannel
      @runningchannel  3 года назад +1

      She is indeed! Thanks so much for watching!

  • @MAKUK64
    @MAKUK64 3 года назад

    Great video again go Sarah Go !!

  • @priscilladitoma6381
    @priscilladitoma6381 3 года назад

    Very well done Sarah! That was amazing!

  • @Heoi_Bikuni88
    @Heoi_Bikuni88 3 года назад

    Well done!! 👍 That looks mighty tough!! 😅