Elite Ambassador, Sandi Nypaver, opens up about the struggles she’s faced this year and how she’s come to find sometimes taking a step back is exactly what you need to move forward.
Stepping Back to Step Forward
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Category: Ambassador Stories
Paul Giblin talks Western States 100!
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.
Tolerating the Heat
Topo Ambassador, Barbara Roman, shares her 10 Tips & Tricks for running in warmer temperatures After an unseasonably cool spring here in the Las Vegas desert, the heat wave is finally starting to roll in! With highs in the 100s and lows in the 80s, any time of the day is HOT and not necessarily… [view more]
Cold Weather Running Tips to hold you over until the Spring Melt
We asked Topo ambassador, Alaska dweller, photographer, adventurer, outdoor guide, fitness coach, and resident cold-weather running expert (phew!), Kate Arnold, to share her best tips as we wait for the spring melt to happen here at our HQ in Boston. These tips are also top of mind for Kate as she prepares to race the… [view more]
Meet Charlie Ware Top 10 Western States 100 finisher in 2018 and sponsored trail athlete
We discovered Charlie Ware when he rolled through the finish line at this year’s Western States 100 in 8th place, scoring a top 10 finish alongside one of our long-time elites, Paul Giblin. Labeled the “breakout” performance of the event, we have to admit, we were a little shocked when a fan flagged that… [view more]
Meet Sho Gray Topo's newest elite team member
We’re thrilled to announce that Sho Gray, ultrarunner (road and trail) and Tennessee State Record holder for the 100 miler, is joining our elite team! Let’s send him good vibes as he tackles the Desert Solstice 24 hour and 100 mile track invitational this weekend in Phoenix, AZ! When we heard about Sho, we found… [view more]
Meet Topo’s Youngest Ambassador Chase Visser shares his tips for juggling two important and time-consuming pursuits: academics and competitive triathlon
Our youngest Topo ambassador, Chase Visser, is a competitive youth triathlete navigating the race circuit while juggling the academic rigors that come with being a high school senior (remember those days of AP classes, college applications and SATs?). During his budding career, Chase has already raced for Team USA at the Rotterdam Tri / 2017… [view more]
Halfway through the PCT Catching up with Ambassador Erika Courtney
Hello from the PCT! You may remember me from my last blog post about 7 days before I left for my trip. I am now just over halfway done with this crazy trek. I’ve successfully completed the desert and Sierra sections of the Pacific Crest Trail. Due to fires in Northern California, my boyfriend and… [view more]
Meet Ambassador Michael Burke Trail runner, camper, brewery enthusiast, and Barley's owner
There are times I can’t help but feel like one of my Middle School students. Usually it’s around mid-April when we are in the midst of state testing and I find myself daydreaming about the upcoming summer break. As my wife Sarah and I are both science teachers, and our dog Barley is a dog,… [view more]
Meet Zac Marion Topo's Newest Elite Athlete
You may have already heard that Zac Marion joined Topo Athletic as an elite, ultra running ambassador, but we want to make it official. We’re very excited to make this announcement, mostly because it affords us an opportunity to congratulate him on his recent 1st place finish in the 50-mile at the Bryce Canyon Ultra… [view more]