“I caught Clayton and closed in on and passed David and Aaron, as we descended to Ramsey aid station (11.3). About 50 feet prior to the aid station David surged ahead. I stopped for food. Aaron surged ahead not stopping at all. They gapped me immediately. All that hard-work for nothing! But the mountains in PA are cruel and unpredictable – they reward patience.”

Here is a 1 minute video of MPF RNR athlete Matt Lipsey at mile 3.5 during the 2017 Hyner View Trail Challenge and on his way to a 2nd consecutive win at the 25k distance!