In addition to mountain biking, do you run too?

Mountain bikers: Tell us about your relationship with running.
By Jeff Barber
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Some of us ride mountain bikes because we can’t run anymore. For others, running is just a way to get faster on the bike. And sometimes we run because we don’t have time for a ride.

Mountain bikers: Do you run?

Tell us why you do run or don’t run in the comments below. And if you’re a runner, how often do you run on trails?

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