Today we’re excited to announce Anthony Lee as our newest Elite Athlete! Anthony is already part of the Topo family, as he joined our Apex Crew ambassador team a year ago and with his ultrarunning pursuit taking off, we’re so excited to continue our partnership with him. Anthony is a 28-year-old mountain, ultra, and trail… [view more]
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Category: Elite Athletes
Behind the Scenes: Ultrafly 4 Photoshoot with Topo Elite, Sho Gray
We love when our elite athletes can model for our photoshoots, especially when it’s for their all-time favorite shoe. We were thrilled when pro ultrarunner Sho Gray was able to squeeze us into his very busy training and volunteering schedule to do a photoshoot for the new Ultrafly 4. He brought the “classic Sho” energy… [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]
Tri-ed and True
We caught up with Angela Naeth and Rach McBride, two professional triathletes on our Elite Team. Both are die-hard Topo fans and found us through their podiatrists who said they needed to change something about their shoes, or they may not be able to run competitively for the long haul. Both Angela and Rach are… [view more]
Yes, I Race Like A Girl
Women’s History Month starts on March 1st and in the spirit we’re sharing Topo Elite and World Class Triathlete Angela Naeth’s encouragement to stomp out the stigma associated with the word “term.” Angela founded and heads up a women’s endurance team and community called I Race Like A Girl, aiming to provide opportunities for girls… [view more]
Meet Andrea McArdle
You may have noticed Andrea as the fresh face featured in some of our most recent photography of the Ultraventure Pro and Ultraventure 2 trail models we launched over the last couple of months. It was such a great opportunity to work with Andrea as a model for our photoshoot set on location at Antelope… [view more]
The Many Faces of Change
“I’ll meet you where you’re at.” Charlie Ware is an elite ultrarunner from Tucson, AZ, who has been trail running for more than a decade. During that time he has elevated his performance to the world stage, placing top 10 at prominent 100-mile races, including the Western States Endurance Run – the world’s oldest 100-mile… [view more]
Sport Beyond the Binary
In the spirit of Pride Month , Topo Elite Athlete Rach McBride shares with us their experience of identifying as non-binary, not only in the world as a whole, but especially in the very binary world of sport. Rach McBride (they/ them) is a 42-year-old professional triathlete from Vancouver, BC. They have been racing triathlon… [view more]
#MotivationMonday featuring Angela Naeth
Looking for some motivation this Monday? Check out the video below where Topo Elite Athlete Angela Naeth shares three leg strengthening exercises! If you’re looking for some words of inspiration, check out Angela’s update “Keep Moving Forward Through COVD-19.” Angela is ranked among the top triathletes in the world with 3 sub-9 hour IRONMAN performances,… [view more]
#MotivationMonday featuring Rach McBride
Looking for some motivation this Monday? Check out the video below where Topo Elite Athlete Rach McBride shares their top feet strengthening exercises! Rach also shares tips for keeping busy and the mind clear, as well as their outlook on training during this time. Rach McBride (they/ them) is a 42 year old professional triathlete… [view more]