Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Mount to Coast H1 Multi Tester Review: Light, Fast and Incredibly Versatile! 7 Comparisons

Article by Sam Winebaum, Adam Glueck, Kurt Bieseans, and Jeremy Marie

Mount to Coast H1 ($160)

Introduction

The Mount to Coast H1 fits into the ever expanding category of door to trail or “gravel” hybrid shoes, and features  innovative  CircleCELL™ technology, a renewable feedstock based midsole claiming light weight, excellent durability combined with PEBA like energy return.  Each CircleCELL™ midsole is manufactured through a process with up to 20 pounds (9 kilograms) of organic waste and residual biomass converted into a pair of midsoles.

The other launch colorway


Sam: The H1 is exceptionally light at about 8.2 oz / 232g  US9 for its 35  mm heel /  29 mm forefoot stack height and 2mm lug height outsole. As with all Mount to Coast, ’it also features the customizable TunedFit dual lacing system. 


The H1 and the superb 2025 Trail TI (RTR Review) clearly represent a somewhat new direction from Mount to Coast’s initial road ultra focus, and I am happy about that! I found their initial S1 and R1 offerings fine fitting but for me dull riding and overstabilized. 


Here with the H1, they go light and lively with exceptional versatility.  They have super fun, direct reactive ride and yes adequate stability and upper hold for not only road but trail as I even took them trekking in the Alps with a 20lb pack in rough terrain with no issues.

Kurt: Stepping into my first running/hybrid shoe from a Chinese brand barely a year old—what could they possibly bring to such a competitive, fast-moving industry?

Mount To Coast, with its ultra-centric DNA, puts durability and sustainability at the forefront. After debuting their first road models (R1, S1) in 2024, they’re now moving off-road in 2025 with two fresh trail offerings: the T1, a versatile all-rounder, and the H1, a road-to-trail hybrid built for gravel paths and urban adventures.



Jeremy: After a first delightful contact with Mount To Coast and the T1 trail runner, I’m happy to get my hands on - and my feet into - the H1, their hybrid road-trail, or gravel, as we say now, offering. I usually find that these middle of the road shoes work best for my usual surroundings: inevitable road stretches, forest paths, and light trails. The first  very positive feedback from the RTR team on the shoe, and the great T1 experience clearly upped my excitement for the H1.



Pros:

  • Lightweight, responsive, stable and smooth rolling midsole (Adam, Sam, Reed, Kurt, Jeremy)

  • No plate, and none required, for propulsion on all terrain and rock protection on road

  • Excellent energy return, feels good as a road shoe (Adam, Sam, Kurt, Jeremy)

  • Unique upper, with a wide toebox, but still providing excellent lockdown and adjustment with dual lacing system (Adam, Sam, Reed, Kurt, Jeremy)

  • Durability (so far) has been excellent, 50 miles of rough and zero outsole wear Sam

  • Durability (pavement) Reed, 90 miles with minimal outsole wear

  • About as versatile a shoe as I can recall: as fine and fast a  trainer and even racer while fully moderate trails capable (Sam, Kurt, Jeremy)

  • Sustainability aspect through the (excellent) CIRCLECell midsole (Sam, Jeremy)

  • Breathable upper (Kurt)

Cons:

  • Shallow 2mm lugs (although hard wearing): less grippy than true trail shoes, and will slip some in gravel or sand as have minimal punch depth: Adam, Reed

  • Cushioning (for me) is biased toward 20 miles runs or less, this isn’t a max cushion shoe and that’s OK!: Adam/Sam. 

  • Foothold on steep terrain is insufficient compared to trail shoes but comparable to other hybrids

Stats

Approx. Weight: men's  8.2 oz / 232 g US9

  Sample Weights: 

     men’s  225g / 7.94 oz  US 8 / EU 41

260g / 9.17 oz US10.5/EU 44.5

Stack Height: 35  mm heel /  29 mm forefoot, 6mm drop 

Platform Width:  90 mm heel /  85 mm midfoot  / 115mm forefoot 




First Impressions, Fit and Upper


Adam:  When I first put on the Mount to Coast H1, I was intrigued by the design of the upper and lacing system.  The shoe appears quite simple, but has two sets of laces, classic flat laces locking over the top of the arch, and a quicklace system over the midfoot to adjust the lockdown. 

The heel collar is deeply padded, and after getting my foot into the shoe I was impressed with the combination of heel lockdown and roomy toebox. 


Once laced, I was impressed that my foot didn’t slide around at all in the shoe, despite being able to move my toes well.  

The shoe feels true to size, and with a simple and predictable geometry.  There’s no massive rocker, carbon plate, or multi-density midsole here.  

The shoes feel remarkably light for a trail capable shoe, and just walking around on pavement, the grip was very impressive.  


Sam: No matter where I have run it this deceptively simple light and soft upper just works. Comfortable and secure, the heel hold is excellent without overwhelming, the lace up using the TunedFit dual adjustment system is easy to tune and once and one and there is plenty of toe box room. 

I sized down half a size to an EU41 (about US8) from my normal US8.5 after trying both sizes  as I thought and proven through many miles of all kinds of terrain that the soft, relatively thin mesh and extended suede upper part around the lace up, padded tongue with gusset, moderate toe bumper had enough give to allow foot splay but that I wanted a more secure lockdown than my usual size provided.

The heel counter is low, almost totally rigid and extends further forward than ordinary. The collars are densely padded making the rear hold very secure but not so high that the foot feels blocked when navigating terrain. 



The TunedFit system of 3 eyelets rear and 3 eyelets cord front lacing works brilliantly here. 

I tend to just leave the front in place snug, slip the shoe on and lace. No fiddling with the front to get enough lockdown each time I put them on. 

The soft mesh with upper suede in combination with the padded tongue and gusset literally wraps narrowish foot like a glove and should also work well given the front cords which can be loosened for higher volume front footed runners with the laces to the back tightened as needed for a good lockdown.


All in all a brilliant upper one of the best I can recall in any trail or for that matter road shoe and one that just works comfortably without adding weight.



Kurt: The moment I slipped into the H1, I felt that satisfying ‘snap’—my foot locked in securely at the heel and midfoot. No need for a runner’s loop here. After a 10K test, I knew this shoe didn’t need it. 


Kurt: The secret? Its unique dual lacing system. A clever blend of quicklace and traditional flat laces—my first time trying this combo. 

The quicklace locks you in up to midfoot, while the flats let you fine-tune the fit across the instep. Simple, secure, and it works brilliantly.” Oh almost forgot, MTC calls this the TunedFit dual-lacing system.



As Sam points out, the heel counter sits low, which could raise concerns about ankle stability. Mount To Coast tackles this smartly with a plastic-like reinforcement (blue zone in the picture above) that wraps from mid-ankle, around the heel, and back inside. The result? A more rigid lower upper that delivers excellent lateral stability.



The tongue is another pleasant surprise—well-padded and gusseted on both sides. At first, the gusset material looked a bit cheap, but it holds the tongue perfectly in place and does its job without fuss.



For the upper, MTC went with a mixed-woven design, blending durable Kevlar like aramid yarn into the construction. These reinforcements hit the sweet spot between toughness and flexibility. Since aramids itself isn’t very breathable, pairing it with woven mesh keeps airflow and comfort on point.

Jeremy: I won’t repeat what my fellow RTR runners said about the H1 upper. Using the classic formula: it fits like a glove. Slipping the foot in the shoe is easy thanks to a nice, soft inner lining.


The fit seems even a bit more refined than in the T1, closer to the foot - or maybe that has to do with the classic laces used in the upper part - I need to switch back to them in the T1 for a proper A/B comparison.


My T1 experience taught me that I don’t need to fiddle too much with the front quick lace. I just untied it initially, put the shoes on, adjusted it to have a proper front foot hold without compromising volume, and that’s all. There’s no need to over-tighten or retighten  this part of the TunedFit.


The core of the foot hold is handled by the classic laces on the upper three loops. Laces slightly stretch, and thanks to an adjusted upper, a solid heel counter and the gusseted tongue, being light-handed when tightening the laces is enough.

The heel and ankle collar sit a bit low, but I don't think it impairs anything in using the H1 on the terrains it’s designed for: roads and light trails, where a slightly looser hold do not have any consequences.


It seems like the upper uses the same kind of mesh as in the T1, but in a lighter and airier construction. It’s still a sort of open, woven mesh with Kevlar aramid reinforcement, reminiscent of Matryx tech but in a lighter, more supple weave It breathes really well, and water is efficiently evacuated as I also tested during a 15km rainy run: no sloshing inside the shoe.


For me, with my slightly wide front foot, the upper and the general fit of the H1 is spot on: roomy toe box, nice foot hold but not overdesigned: totally fit for purpose.

I’ll add a quick word on the styling, which I find just elegant. The general aspect of the shoe, colors choices and pared down design all makes for a very classy result.


Midsole & Platform

Each pair’s midsole is made from up to 20lbs (9kg) of organic waste and residual biomass.


Adam:  The Mount to Coast H1 features a midsole material I’ve never tried before.  Mount to Coast’s H1 features a new supercritically foamed bio-polymer midsole called Circlecell with the compound from BASF (press release). It is formed from renewable feedstock that promises sustainability, 90% improved durability, and similar energy return to PEBA.  


Testing these shoes on both road and trail, I found they combine many aspects of my favorite foams.  The foam feels like a legitimate super foam (like PEBA, TPEE, or A-TPU), combining high energy return with low density.  


Thankfully, it’s also firmer than some softer foams like New Balance FuelCell PEBA blend or Nike ZoomX, leading to good intrinsic stability, and an immediate and propulsive response when you pick up the pace.  I also found the midsole dampens vibrations and impacts well, while still preserving ground feel, which lets it run quickly on road, while still providing protection from rocks, gravel, and roots on trail.  


I’d love to see a version of this with 2-4mm more stack height in the heel and toe as an ultra distance trail shoe, but for normal 5k-30k trail and road runs, it has felt excellent.  This has quickly become one of my favorite trail midsole materials, up there with the Hoka Rocket X Trail’s A-TPU, the Salomon S/Lab Pulsar 4’s EVA/PEBA dual foam, and superior to the EVA in the Hoka Zinal 2.  


I’ve also noticed zero midsole degradation so far in my testing.   The claim of a reasonably priced, low density, high energy return, and sustainable midsole, seemed too good to be true, but BASF and Mount to Coast appear to have accomplished it.  

Sam: Magic midsole here: light in weight, dense enough for trail stability and protection and with excellent and decisive energy return. While compared to PEBA in their marketing, Mount to Coast does not disclose the compounds in the blend beyond its a bio-based polymer feedstock from BASF feedstock that is supercritically foamed. 


It feels like a PEBA such as the firmer ZoomX from Nike or a TPEE such as adidas Lightstrike Pro of its first generation. It is not a bouncy midsole foam as TPU based midsoles often feel or a softer somewhat mushy midsole foam as EVA/Olefin foams such as Salomon’s Energy Foam can ride. It does not quite have the very springy return of A-TPU foams such as Puma’s latest Nitro or Norda’s 005 100% Arnitel foam or the new somewhat bouncier  blend in the 001A.  


The resulting foam, whatever its exact composition is, strikes a near perfect balance of quick energy return with enough density, stability and protection for trail uses while also remaining forgiving on road. It is equally effective on road, the relatively soft but super durable low profile outsole assisting in delivering a very smooth and dynamically responsive road ride. 

To date, at over 50 miles of all rough terrain, hard packed trails and pavement, the midsole foam shows only minimal light creasing with as shown above the swept up “cupping” of the rear of the  outsole assisting with stability. 


The platform is not overly stacked as we are at a moderate 35mm heel /29 mm forefoot. The moderate stack height, along with the very light weight at a mere 8.2 oz / 232 g US9 makes them very agile while the density and swept up toe gives them an effective rocker with plenty of rock protection from the 29mm forefoot stack height. 

Overall, the midsole has been near ideal for both road and easier trail, a very difficult thing to pull off.  It’s a cushioning package that while maybe not ultra  distance ideal, is super fun and quick for any kind of road or trail daily training (including speedwork)  and distances for me up to at least a half marathon. Heck, I even found them fantastic for trekking in the Alps with a 20lb / 11kg pack with plenty of underfoot (and upper) support and cushion.

 

Kurt: I cannot add more to the reflections Adam makes. Cushioning is personal—like colors or taste. Some runners love it plush, others prefer it firm. I definitely belong to the second camp, especially when it comes to trail shoes. I want to stay connected to the ground and really feel the terrain under me. That’s why, for me, the midsole is the make-or-break element in a trail or hybrid shoe. The H1 delivers what I’m looking for. 


Jeremy: Funny that RTR reviewers who received the shoe all lean towards  preferring slightly firmer midsoles. I’m still missing some miles to refine my judgement on the midsole, but the first impressions are more than positive.


It reminded me of a slightly firmer, more stable version of Adidas Lightstrike Pro I found in Adios Pro 2: not overly bouncy, stable, dynamic, responsive.


One advantage of this flavour is that the shoe stays quite predictable off-road: you stay connected to the ground, while being protected from impacts.


My only run for now has been a 15km Z2 run, the day after quite an intense interval session; I needed something a bit…gentle on the legs, and the H1 clearly delivered that, and the foam reacted nicely. I then  slightly pushed up the pace and it became even more enjoyable. The simple geometry, plate-less design works wonders in the H1. Simple design with top - and recycled - materials simply works.


Up front, the H1 really shines with a roomier toe box—both in width and height—giving your feet space to swell on long runs. Add in a protective overlay, and you’ve got extra defense against rocks and trail debris without losing comfort.


Outsole

Adam:  This outsole compound doesn’t feel like normal trail shoe rubber I’ve experienced.  My initial concern after seeing the very shallow 2mm lugs is that this "rubber"would wear very quickly, leaving me with completely smooth shoes after just a few miles on pavement.  


However, I found that the compound (most likely a CPU or Cast Polyurethane) is incredibly hard wearing, and on the relatively dry fire roads and trails of California, provides excellent grip.  The one area I’ve found the outsole struggles is in loose gravel or sand, where it has a little bit of slip as it digs in due to the shallowness of the lugs.  


The grip is substantially better than any road shoe, but not quite to the level of a Salomon Pulsar or Hoka Zinal on trail  The outsole durability is substantially better than those trail shoes though, especially on pavement.  


Sam: The outsole compound is not a traditional rubber but appears to a CPU (Cast Polyurethane). Several China based brands (MTC is from Hong Kong)  use such “rubbers”, including Xtep, and it hs been incredibly durable and lighter even as  it is softer than “rubber”. The softness allows it to conform very well to any kind of textured rock and lighter gravel/dirt . At over 50 miles of rough trail, gravel, and pavement  I have essentially zero wear. 

Outsole at 50 miles / 80km 

Traction is adequate for moderate trails with the outsole never in the way or over present  on smooth harder surfaces or roads. 


I agree with Adam that the grip is substantially better than any road shoe, and is never slappy or in the way on pavement yet the outsole is more than adequate on moderate trails. It is only at a faster pace on loose gravel that the 2mm lug depth can get overwhelmed.  At hiking paces on very rough terrain with a pack, there was plenty of grip on all but slick very smooth wet rock. Otherwise,, as long as the gravel and loose weren't too deep given the shallow lugs, grip is at least as good as MegaGrip with the outsole playing on road far better (and quieter) than conventional rubber.



Kurt: To build on what Sam and Adam already mentioned—I put the H1 to the test on both paved roads and forest paths, and the grip impressed me. Even on hard surfaces, my quick grip checks gave me confidence that the shoe can handle wet terrain too—perfect for those slick winter runs. With its 2mm lugs, the H1 strikes a balance, offering enough traction for trails while still running smooth on the road.


Jeremy: I was skeptical at the grip at first, because the compound felt “slippery” when examining it at home.


Boy how wrong I was: it gripped like crazy on tdamp greasy roads, giving an immediate sense of security. The low profile lugs were simply transparent on the road.


Nevertheless, on light trails, they clearly do their job as I did not feel any lack of grip, even on wet rocks. 


That’s clearly a very wide-usage outsole, and seeing my colleagues comments on the durability and grip in many conditions, it looks like a perfect “door to trail” outsole.


Ride, Conclusions and Recommendations:


Adam:  The MTC H1 is a phenomenal every day shoe, depending on your trails and conditions.  If you run a mix of road and trail, don’t require a rock plate or super grippy outsole for wet, muddy, rocky, or rooty terrain, and like the light weight and responsiveness of road shoes, the H1 can be a great fit.  


I’ve found myself reaching for it for most of my trail runs, because its energy and versatility make it a really fun shoe to run in.  


The upper is extremely comfortable and adjustable while still giving excellent control over the foot.  The midsole is responsive and firm enough to be stable, while still giving good ground feel and a low enough density to be extremely light.  


The outsole is grippy enough to be superior to a road shoe, while still providing better durability and performance on road than most trail shoes.  


With the premium materials and construction of this shoe, before even considering the claimed durability, I think the $160 price is an excellent value.  


Adam's Score:  9.23 / 10   

Ride:  10, Fit:  10, Value:  10, Style 9.5, Traction:  7, Rock Protection:  7

😊😊😊😊


Sam: After about 50 miles of gravel running, road running, and even trekking with a pack,  the light light H! punches way above its weight in versatility and all around performance. 


It can truly be a one shoe rotation for the runner who mixes road and gravel type trails. I think it can also be a superb plateless road runner. Its low profile outsole is fantastic on smoother gravel and trails and never in the way on road and is super grippy.


The midsole and ride combines the reactivity of supercritical foam with enough density to remain stable on trail.  While not max cushion in stack height or super soft there is plenty of cushion for most non ultra length runs on any surface. 


The rocker is excellent, rolling me through at all paces from slow to up tempo and there is sufficient rock protection for most trails. Most notable here is the light weight and lively feel.


Think a NB FuelCell Rebel v5 or Novablast 5 that can go anywhere with zero compromises on road and better upper hold than either of those. If I was to pick a closest comparison it might be the Nike Pegasus Plus here lighter with a lighter, more comfortable upper, more traction and a touch softer and yet more energetic ride.


The upper is comfortable with hold worthy of most trails or fast paces on road yet is light and soft with a perfect fit.


At 50 miles, all on rock, tough loose gravel and mountain trails at hiking paces, as well as fast road and gravel runs the outsole shows zero wear. The midsole remains very lively, the upper like new. Durability should be superb but further testing of the midsole will tell.


Don’t think of the H1 as exclusively a trail or gravel shoe, that it is for sure, but as a  light, fun and effective, any surface, supremely versatile all rounder. As such it is also a strong value.

Sam’s Score: 9.5 / 10

😊😊😊😊1/2 would be 5 smiles if the midsole was a touch bouncier


Trail: Ride (30%): 9.6 given the light weight possible given the midsole and outsole materials I do think a touch more stack height would extend its range yet further and still keep it very light

Fit (30%): 9.7 about as fine a trail or road shoe upper as i have experienced in 2025 or ever?

Value (10%): 9.7 very versatile and expected (and to date experienced) durability

Style (5%) : 9 fine but conservative given the shoe's exciting ride.

Traction (15%): 9 for trail uses, 10 for road. Given the softness of the outsole, a bit more lug depth would extend range without affecting ride too much on firm surfaces

Rock Protection (10%): 9.3 more than adequate given light weight and intended uses



Kurt: The MTC H1 is a pleasant surprise.


I had my doubts — the lacing system, the quality, the weight, traction, fit… you name it. But after my first run, those doubts went straight to the trash. This shoe delivers!


I’m excited to see how it holds up on longer distances (>20K) and more technical terrain. The fact that I want to find out says it all: I really like this shoe.


It earns a solid high score from me with a final score when I have further tested. Could it be even higher? Maybe — if MTC spices up those color options. Because let’s be honest, debating colors does matter!


Jeremy: As I said, I’m short on miles with the H1 to give a proper rating - I’ll complete my inputs after more testing, and in my French review of the shoe, but the first impressions are clearly more than positive. I’ve already met the Tuned Fit lacing system, so that was less of a surprise to me, but I find it to work even better here than in the T1. 


The H1 is simply…easy going. Easy to slip in, nice and comfortable fit, easy to run at least from easy pace to upper endurance, and I bet that faster paces will be as good considering the nice snappy feeling the midsole gives.


7 Comparisons


Mount to Coast T1 (RTR Review)

Sam: The T1 follows a similar formula of a Tuned Fit comfortable upper, supercritical foam midsole, moderate stack height at 36 mm heel / 32 mm forefoot and light weight of 9 oz / 255g US 8.5. Its midsole foam is bouncier a bit more plush and less reactive than the H1. This is balanced out by a substantially more trail focused Vibram MegaGrip outsole with 4mm lugs. At the same true to size I found the H1 upper more secure and foot coniorming. Both are excellent. T1 for pure trails, H1 for all around use. Get them both!

Jeremy: I agree ith Sam on the slightly more secure upper on the H1 versus T1, which might sound a bit counter intuitive: the trail-focused T1 should have the more secure fit.

Save from this, the T1 feels like a beefed up H1: a bit more protective, a bit less reactive - as it is  trail focused and emphasizes “control”, with a way more substantial outsole powered by Vibram.


Norda 005 (RTR Review)

The Norda is substantially more expensive ( 2x). The 005 is similar in weight and stack height to the H1 with a somewhat more aggressive but still relatively low profile Vibram Megagrip Elite outsole. In terms of fit similar. In terms of ride the 005’s midsole is more dynamic with higher energy return but the H1 gets fairly close. The 005 is a special special experience on the same kind of terrain as the H1 with more of a trail focus. The H1 gets close on trail, is better on road and is a better value.


Salomon S/Lab Pulsar 4 (RTR Review)

Sam: Salomon’s elite short distance trail shoe is firmer, yet more stable and is more direct in trail feel. Its upper is yet more supportive and is lower volume than the H1 with its traction any trail worthy. Pure technical  trails at speed the S/Lab. All around use leaning light trails, road and gravel the H1. 


Salomon Aero Glide GRVL (RTR Review)

Sam: Considerably heavier at 9.2 oz / 261g US8.5 but higher stack at 40mm heel / 32mm forefoot, the Aero has a deeper bouncier, softer, less stable eTPU expanded beads midsole and a more plush but less supportive upper.  The H1 to sum it up is more “serious” in its ride and capabilities than the Salomon.


Salomon Pulsar 2025 (RTR Review soon)

Sam: Take the GRVL above’s midsole foam, make it firmer (and more stable) give it a very snug old school Salomon upper, and deeper traction (if still leaning door to trail) and you get the Pulsar. Somewhat more secure and protective and more tech trails capable, the Pulsar is dulls ville compared to the H1


Nike Pegasus Plus (RTR Review)

Sam: An interesting and close comparison for me. The “road” Peg has similar stats of weight 8.42 oz / 239g (actually heavier)  and stack height  35 mm heel /  25 mm forefoot with less forefoot due to its higher 10mm drop. The weight difference likely does not come from what feels like similar PEBA or PEBA like midsoles but from the Nike’s heavier denser upper and its use of more conventional rubber. Speaking of rubber and why I say they are similar the Nike has a similar light trails worthy outsole. Pick one for road.. the H1. Pick one for trail.. H1.


Jeremy: I did not think of this comparison, but Sam cleverly brings it to the table and I couldn’t agree more. The upper is simply better on the H1. More secure, more comfortable, better fit and foothold.

From my first run, I’d say that the H1 handles easy paces better than the Peg Plus, and feels more secure, in a lighter package. I’ll clearly try to do some tempo runs in the H1 to see how they handle faster paces versus the Nike. But as of today, I’d give the nod to the MTC.


New Balance Rebel v5  (RTR Review)

Sam: Take the popular Rebel and give it yet more versatility and you get the H1. The Rebel is about the same stack height and  is 13g  lighter at 7.48 oz / 212g US 8.5 but lags the H1 in upper support and multi surface outsole. Pure road all the time the Rebel, any surface and for versatility on and off road H1.


Salomon DRX Defy GRVL (RTR Review)

Kurt: The Salomon DRX Defy GRVL is a nimble road-to-gravel hybrid with a leaner build: lower stack (34/26mm), higher drop (8mm), slightly lighter on the scale, and about $20 easier on the wallet than the MTC H1. On the run, it delivers a ride that feels close to the H1 — but the H1 rolls more smoothly from midfoot to toe, offers better energy return, a more breathable upper, and a roomier toe box. For me, that makes the DRX Defy GRVL a fun and efficient option for shorter to medium outings, while the H1 is the shoe I’d trust to carry me comfortably on the longer stuff.


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Tester Profiles:


Adam Glueck is a trail and mountain runner currently based in California.  He graduated from Dartmouth College in 2022, where he competed in Nordic Ski racing, racing in NCAAs twice and on the national Supertour and international Ski Classic Marathon circuit.  When he’s not engineering, Adam now trail races trail over distances from 5k to 50k, and you’ll find exploring new trails from Yosemite to Moosilauke to Marin to Hong Kong.  


Sam is the Editor and Founder of Road Trail Run. He is in his 60’s with 2025 Sam’s 54th year of running roads and trails. He has a decades old 2:28 marathon PR. These days he runs halves in the just sub 1:43 range if he gets very, very lucky. Sam trains 30-40 miles per week mostly at moderate paces on the roads and trails of New Hampshire and Utah be it on the run, hiking or on nordic skis. He is 5’9” tall and weighs about 160 lbs, if he is not enjoying too many fine New England IPA’s.


Kurt is a  Belgian (Trail)runner in his early 50’s. His early sports background was in Triathlon: 3 x full Ironman distance, 10 or so half distance, countless 1/4 and 1/8 distance. Due to injuries, I focused more on cycling. He got back into (serious) running in 2017.

Kurt runs around 60K per week and averages 10 hours of sports per week, including cycling, swimming, and strength training. His playground is 70 % road and 30% trail with the trail often muddy due to our wet climate.

His weight is 77 kg and measures 1m86cm. Typical shoe size is EUR44; UK 9,5; US 10.


Jeremy MARIE, French, 44y/o. Running since 2013 and quickly transitioned to trails, focused on ultras since 2015 : TDS, Maxi-Race, “100 miles du Sud”, 90 kms du Mt Blanc, GRP 120 kms, Some shorter more mellow races (Saintelyon 45 kms, Ecotrail Paris 45 kms…) with always in the mix road and flat running, but not many road races. Also active cyclist and 70.3 Ironman. Recovery/easy runs ~4’45/km - 4’30/km. He has an un-official marathon PR of 2h54 (solo) and 10K PR of 36’25. He does few timed road races.


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