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Vanish Tempo 2

Natural Power for Speedy Tempo Runs

It's lightweight, responsive, and focused on performance. Harness your speed in a shoe that's built for a high rebound, natural propulsion, and zero distractions.

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Vanish Tempo 2

Natural Power for Speedy Tempo Runs

It's lightweight, responsive, and focused on performance. Harness your speed in a shoe that's built for a high rebound, natural propulsion, and zero distractions.

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Should You Do Cardio Before or After Weights?
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Should You Do Cardio Before or After Weights?

Whether you’re an avid runner who’s just learning the difference between a barbell and a dumbbell, or a weightlifting powerhouse who wants to try running, there’s an important question that...
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What Is Zone 2 Training and Why Is Everyone Talking About It?
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What Is Zone 2 Training and Why Is Everyone Talking About It?

If you’ve been hearing about “Zone 2” cardio and are wondering what it is, here’s a guide from Altra Running. Zone 2 basically means running easy–and it has real benefits....
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How to Prevent Blisters On Feet From Running
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How to Prevent Blisters On Feet From Running

When you love running, there’s nothing more frustrating—and less comfortable—than a blister. The best way to treat blisters is to let them breathe and heal. But even better would be...
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Are Running Shoes Good for the Gym?
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Are Running Shoes Good for the Gym?

Runners who are getting into weights may well wonder: “Do I have to buy a brand new pair of shoes just to use in the gym?” And if not, “What...
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The Best Women's Running Shoes for Beginners by Altra
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The Best Women's Running Shoes for Beginners by Altra

Lacing up for your first miles can feel like entering a completely new world. Between deciphering terms like "stack height" and "fartlek" and figuring out whether you prefer the road...
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How to Find Shoes for Sensitive Feet
  • Tag: Foot Comfort & Health
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How to Find Shoes for Sensitive Feet

Unlike a clear-cut injury like shin splints, foot sensitivity is often a hard thing to explain. It can manifest as a constant battle against hot spots, sensory irritation, rubbing, skin...
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What Are Cross-Training Shoes?
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What Are Cross-Training Shoes?

Cross-training shoes are hybrid athletic sneakers engineered to support a variety of training.   Unlike sport-specific footwear designed strictly for straight-line running or heavy lifting, cross-training shoes are a kind of...
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What Is the Velcro on the Back of Altra Shoes?
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What Is the Velcro on the Back of Altra Shoes?

Have you wondered, what is the velcro on the back of Altra shoes? They look like flaps on the back heel of your Altra women’s or men’s trail running shoes. This handy feature is for...
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How Altra's Shoe Quiz Can Find the Right Shoe for You
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How Altra's Shoe Quiz Can Find the Right Shoe for You

If you’re a new runner, the task of buying a new pair of running shoes can be daunting. There are so many factors to consider, from trail vs. road running shoes to details like...
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What Are Good Women's Running Shoes for Wide Feet?
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What Are Good Women's Running Shoes for Wide Feet?

Calling any women with wide feet: your new favorite running shoes are here with Altra. We’ll prove it to you. Whether you run trails or roads, marathons or 5Ks, Altra has a...
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High Tatras: A Living Stress Lab for the Altra Lone Peak 9+
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High Tatras: A Living Stress Lab for the Altra Lone Peak 9+

In Slovakia’s High Tatras, the alpine huts that serve hikers and climbers still depend on a system that has endured for generations: everything the mountains need is carried in by hand.  ...
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Pros and Cons of High-Drop Running Shoes
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Pros and Cons of High-Drop Running Shoes

Whether you’re new to running or you’ve been pounding through roads and trails for years, you might have just heard about the idea of “drop” in running shoes. Every running shoe has a drop,...
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How to Rotate Shoes During Marathon Training
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How to Rotate Shoes During Marathon Training

Aiming to complete a 26.2? You’re going to need more than one pair of shoes to make it there, and it’s not always about the best pair of speed shoes. Alternating between your footwear throughout...
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Can Running Shoes Cause Achilles Tendonitis?
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Can Running Shoes Cause Achilles Tendonitis?

Too many runners are familiar with the pain and annoyance of Achilles tendonitis. This issue, also spelled as Achilles tendinitis, is one of the most uncomfortable and common ailments that...
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Casual Women's Shoes for Daily Comfort
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Casual Women's Shoes for Daily Comfort

Sometimes, a pair of functional shoes are all you need to get through the day. Whether you’re running errands over the weekend or you’re enjoying time outdoors with friends, casual women’s shoes are essential for...
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Can Women Wear Men's Running Shoes?
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Can Women Wear Men's Running Shoes?

If your women’s running shoes don’t fit the way you’d like, you might have wondered: Can women wear men’s shoes for running?   In a word: absolutely. If you have a hunch that men’s shoes...
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