For International Women’s Day our PR Consultant, Kristine David, shares her heartfelt journey to becoming an Ironman, highlighting the strength, passion, and determination all woman have within them. If you told me 10 years ago (before I had kids) that I would someday swim 2.4 miles, ride a bike for 112 miles and run for… [view more]
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Category: Inspirational Stories
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.
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]
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]
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]
Surgery: Setback or Motivation?
Today, Topo Ambassador Nick Tsotsu is sharing with how he took his shoulder surgery, and what could’ve been a major setback, and turned it into motivation to run (and win!) a 50k race. It’s May 8, 2021. I’m at a collegiate track meet with one last thing to do: run a PR in the 5k.… [view more]
A Most Unusual Season
Today Topo ambassador Nick Tsotu is sharing with us how coaching high school cross-country and track teams during the COVID-19 pandemic not only changed his perspective on running, but united him and his teams more than ever before. I have always been a solitary runner. I am used to running alone. Every day. Sometimes for… [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]