By: Chris Corces-Zimmerman It seems fitting that on this Thanksgiving weekend I finally find the time to sit down and write the thank you note that I have been wanting to write for months now. I have been an avid runner for most of my life and thanks to Topo I am able to say that in… [view more]
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A Great Ultraventure: The Pursuit of the Triple Crown (Part 3)
Catch up with the Bennetts as they recount thru-hiking the Triple Crown. These trails include the Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide, & Appalachian Trail.
A Great Ultraventure: The Pursuit of the Triple Crown (Part 2)
The Bennett Family is trail famous for thru-hiking both the Pacific Crest, Pacific Northwest, and Continental Divide Trails. On April 13, the family started their quest to complete the Triple Crown by thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail (the Triple Crown = Pacific Crest + Continental Divide + Appalachian Trails) with all members of their family sporting… [view more]
The Only Way Out is Through: Finding Oneself in the Mosaic
Back in March we introduced you to Larsen Tormey, just before he embarked on his 6,000+ mile journey, aiming to complete both the Appalachian Trail and the Continental Divide Trail this year. Lars has been on the Appalachian Trail now for 50 days and has covered 1,120 miles; roughly over half the trail and a… [view more]
Commemorating Juneteenth At Topo Athletic
On September 22, 1862, Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation to establish that all enslaved people would be forever free. This however, did not free all of those who were enslaved. Almost two years later, on June 19, 1865, Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas with federal orders declaring the emancipation of the… [view more]
When The Medicine Makes You Sick: How my experience with running went toxic and then made me healthy again
Last year, Topo Elite Zac Marion had an emotional reckoning after losing two of the most important people in his life. In reflection of Mental Health Awareness Month and Global Running Day, Zac shares with us how that experience forced him to take a hard look at the way he coped with his pain via… [view more]
A Great Ultraventure: The Pursuit of the Triple Crown Hiking
The Bennett Family is trail famous for thru-hiking both the Pacific Crest Tail, Pacific Northwest Trail, and Continental Divide Trail. On April 13, the family put foot to trail on a quest to complete the Triple Crown by thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail (the Triple Crown = Pacific Crest Trail + Continental Divide Trail + Appalachian… [view more]
One big dream, 10 Boston Marathons
What drives someone to run ten consecutive Boston Marathons? Today on the blog our Operations & Logistic Analyst, Jess Popik, is sharing with us where her determination to run the marathon came from and what keeps her running each year. Jess is a MA local, born and raised in Westminister. Keep reading below for some… [view more]
Inspiration Point: Ultraventure 2 Turquoise/Gold
Have you ever been curious of how we develop colorways for our shoes? Our Product Manager, Russ Stevens, is taking you behind the scenes to explore the inspiration behind the new women’s color of Ultraventure 2 and how it came to life. Rewind to May 2020, it all started with a National Park poster by… [view more]
Parts of The Whole: Learning what it means to let go and trust the journey.
Today we’re introducing you to Larsen Tormey. Larsen is embarking on a 6,000+ mile journey, aiming to complete both the Appalachian Trail and the Continental Divide Trail this year. He’ll be starting with the AT in a just about a month and today he’s sharing some pre-trail thoughts and intentions with us, as well as… [view more]