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Jason Bryant Takes Down Mt. Mitchell

Jason Bryant Takes Down Mt. Mitchell 2/27, Black Mountain, North Carolina

La Sportiva Mountain Running Athlete Jason Bryant has won the 13th annual Mount Mitchell Challenge at Black Mountain, NC! Bryant posted a finish time of 4:31.16, nearly 30 minutes ahead of 2nd place. Conditions were horrendous with single-digit temperatures, bitter windchill, and a track riddled with snow, ice and mud.

"The Challenge was like two totally different races. Temperatures at the start were in the mid 20s and conditions were clear with a light breeze. After the easy 3 miles on the road, the climbing began with a steep, 15-20%, final road section. Then onto the trails and the steady climb to the Blue Ridge. Soon after hitting the toll road, I passed the lead marathon runner and was on my own the rest of the way, except for the spectators that were out on the course. The local support for this race is awesome. Even with the cold conditions, there were people out along the road to see us off at the 7:00am start..."

Read more of Jason's personal account of the Challenge by clicking the link below.

photo credit: John Fletcher Jfletcher@citizen-times.com

http://mountainrun.wordpress.com/2010/02/28/mt-mitchell-challenge/

 

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