Catch up with Elite Ambassador, Paul Giblin, as he fills us in on what he’s been up to, why he’s running the Western States 100-mile Endurance Run again and chats about which Topo shoes he’ll be wearing.
Paul Giblin talks Western States 100!
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Tolerating the Heat
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2000 Kilometers (1243 Miles) in a Single Pair of Topos
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Welcome New Topo Elite Athlete Sandi Nypaver
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Meet Charlie Ware
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Apply to be a Topo Ambassador
Do you share your athletic journey (the good, bad, and ugly) in hopes of inspiring others? Are you a footwear or natural-running expert? Do you know everyone at your local running store by name? Do you have a unique perspective or backstory? Are you looking for ways to provide helpful… [view more]
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Meet Sho Gray
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You Are the Umpire
My father used to tell a joke about baseball umpires. Three umpires are sitting around talking about their job. The first umpire says, “There are balls and there are strikes, and I call them as they are.” The second umpires nods and says, “I hear you, but I don’t quite share your confidence. There are… [view more]