Topo Blog
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]
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]
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]
Hey guys! My name is Erika Courtney. I am a Topo ambassador and I am currently preparing for an adventure of a lifetime! On April 18th, my boyfriend Nick and I are setting out to hike the 2,650 mile length of the United States, from Mexico to Canada, also known as the Pacific Crest Trail… [view more]
By Runventure fan and Topo Ambassador, JJ Tiscerno (a.k.a. @organicspartan) Earlier this year, when we retired the original Runventure, JJ wrote this ode to his beloved trail model: Dear Runventure, I still remember our first adventure together, I knew you were “the one.” You were perfect, seriously…with your soft genuine comfort, low drop which kept me grounded,… [view more]
As a small (but rapidly growing!) brand, we rely on an expansive network of running communities to glean insights that, paired with 30+ years of footwear design experience, help the Topo fit evolve to deliver the most natural running experience. Our startup status gives us the flexibility to be nimble and adapt quickly, and our… [view more]
Last year, ultrarunner Paul Giblin raced his first Western States 100 with a spectacular fifth-place finish. Now he’s back for another crack at the podium and feeling even more prepared than before. Topo’s PR Manager, Kristine David, chats with Paul about what he learned from his experience last year and how he’s preparing to tackle the course again… [view more]
Veteran Boston Marathoners on the Topo Team lend their wisdom to runners racing Boston for the first time For those of you gearing up to run the Boston Marathon on Monday, we gathered a few stories, tips and highlights to look forward to from our very own veteran Boston Marathoners here at Topo HQ and on… [view more]
Professional Ultrarunner and 5th Place Finisher at Western States 100 2016, Paul Giblin, Signs With Topo Athletic “Urban-dwelling hill seeker” partners with Topo for the 2017 race season and another crack at the most competitive 100-mile race in the U.S. Following Paul Giblin on social media is like being transported to a magical place –… [view more]
Laura Kline, on ultrarunning as The Great Equalizer I hate to admit it, but it is rare to find an athletic event that we women are built to excel in better than men. Ultrarunning is that great equalizer – the longer the distance, the more we begin to “compete” with our male counterparts. Why is… [view more]