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Maya Rayle - Post Sunapee Scramble (U.S. Mountain Running Championship) Interview
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Someone finally closes the gap on you mid-race. You don’t know if it’s one runner or the whole field. Your legs are fading on a rocky climb, the descents are muddy and technical, and every choice feels expensive. That’s the moment where champions either tighten up or stay clear headed. We talk with 2026 U.S. Mountain Running Champion Maya Rayle just days after her win to find out what she told herself, what she did tactically, and why she never let the race turn into a panic spiral.
We break down the Sunapee course in practical trail running terms: how she handled an…
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