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]
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Category: Tips & Tricks
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]
A Cautionary Tale of Toes and Woes: Part Four
Today we’re sharing part pour of our series with Dr. Neil Feldman. In the final installment, we take a deep dive into other elements to consider for a proper shoe fit and why they are important. The last of the three main categories is shoe fit and I’ll make an analogy here: A Toyota Corolla… [view more]
A Cautionary Tale of Toes and Woes: Part Three
Plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendinitis, along with other tendinopathies (injured or hurt tendons besides the Achilles), stress fractures, metatarsalgia, bunions, hallux limitus (big toe joint arthritis) and neuromas are the most common ailments that affect runners. The mere awareness of anything that might interfere with a runners’ plans is enough to raise dread, fear and… [view more]
A Cautionary Tale of Toes and Woes: Part Two
Anyone who takes notice of the other creatures in this world will clearly see that we are all made differently. Humans come in all shapes and sizes and have unique patterns of movement (gait) – the feet are no different: some are arched, some are flat, wide or narrow, etc. As our bodies develop, we… [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]
#MotivationMonday featuring Paul Giblin
Looking for some motivation this Monday? Check out the video below where Topo Elite Athlete Paul Giblin shares his top tips and advice for using a foam roller to work out tight muscles! Paul is a professional ultra runner from Scotland who currently lives in France! He’s one of the most competitive professional ultrarunners on… [view more]
#MotivationMonday featuring Zac Marion
Looking for some motivation this Monday? Check out Topo Elite Athlete Zac Marion’s words of encouragement and his three favorite injury prevention exercises to build a strong base. Ultra Marathon athlete, Zac Marion performs best when he has significant gaps to close. Whether it be for his health and studies, or race time and finish… [view more]
#MotivationMonday featuring Charlie Ware
Looking for some motivation this Monday? Check out Topo Elite Athlete Charlie Ware’s four at-home exercises for keeping your legs strong and preventing injury. Charlie also shares with us what he’s doing and how he’s adjusting his training during this time as WSER and other major races have been canceled. Charlie is an elite ultra… [view more]