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Defining our sport Trail and mountain running have been categorized using several elements to include terrain/surface, elevation (gain or loss), moncler women jackets outlet and distance.
In the United States, mountain running and trail running are often used interchangeably and in most cases, refer to the same type of running in terms of terrain, elevation changes, and running surface. Since mountain runs are often contested on trails either single track or double track the trail running term fits quite well.
Some mountain runs are staged on paved, or semipaved surfaces, but must still have significant (uphill) elevation gains to be considered mountain runs this is one element of mountain running that distinguishes the sport from trail running. The Mt. Washington Road Race is a perfect example.
From an historical perspective, trail running dates back to the 11th century when the first recorded hill races were contested in Scotland. Conducted on unpaved paths, trail running like hill running challenges participants with elevation changes, variable terrain, natural obstacles, and environmental conditions such as weather and erosion. Other types of offroad running include fell running which is the British equivalent of trail running; Skyrunning, which encompasses races held at or above 6,000 feet with moncler men coats significant climbs over rocks, grass, dirt, and sometimes snow and ice; and crosscountry running. Each share common traits with the niche sport of mountain running.
For those interested moncler women vest sale in competing in trail or mountain races, the American Trail Running Association posts a comprehensive calendar of events on their website, both national and international in scope.
USA Track will host seven trail championships in 2010 and one mountain running championship. Team USA will compete in the World Mountain Running Championships in Kamnik, Slovenia, on September 5, 2010.

Nancy Hobbs has a passion for trail and mountain running evidenced in her longtime involvement with the sport as an administrator, competitor, and promoter. She is the founder and executive director of the American Trail Running Association, chairperson of USATF's Mountain Ultra Trail Council, and treasurer for the World Mountain Running Association.