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WHAT ARE THE BEST WINTER RUNNING SHOES? Runners are a different breed so it’s not surprising to see a jogger in shorts, gloves, and a hat trotting down an icy...

The benefits of combining indoor running with outdoor running. Like we covered in our last post, Win Your Winter, depending on the weather and your location, running outside isn’t always an...

Trail running is an exhilarating way to explore local trails, connect with nature, and enjoy the outdoors. But your run is only fun if you have the proper trail running...

There is nothing like getting out there and experiencing nature first-hand on a scenic hike-but knowing a great hike starts from the ground up is important. Ensuring you have the...

JP is from Denver, CO and has found his love for trail running after being discharged from the Navy in 2021. He came in 2nd at Leadville 100 last year...

When it comes to running, the most important piece of equipment is your shoes. The right shoe builds the foundation for your running. Finding the right shoe for your specific...

Our Newest Altra Elite Athlete. Altra Running is excited to introduce our newest Altra Elite Athlete, Keely Henninger. Keely is a 29-year-old professional trail runner and scientist focusing on promoting...

Incorporating High-Intensity Interval Training - HIIT - into your workout has been proven to increase endurance, strengthen important muscles, and improve overall performance. Adding HIIT workouts and other cross-training exercises...

Hiking is a great way to explore the world around you, reach new heights, and spend time in the great outdoors. But as winter brings its icy chill, it is...

  Some People Prefer Hiking Shoes. Others Are Giving Hiking Shoes the Boot. What makes a boot a boot and a shoe a shoe?   Yes, there are differences between hiking...

Strategies For Optimal Performance From Corinna Coffin What to eat and when to eat it: Hear from Registered Dietician and Altra Elite Athlete Corinna Coffin.  If you’re reading this, chances...

Training for a 10K? Get the right plan from the right person... and the right pair of shoes. If you’re looking to take your training seriously, take it from Altra...

It’s a hop, skip, and a jump by plane, but for some adventure-loving runners the best mode of transportation is their own two feet. Here, we hear from Brianna Sacks,...

Athletes are known to push themselves. Aerobic Deficiency Syndrome (ADS) is particularly common in those who push themselves in uphill running.   ADS occurs when the proportion of training is off...

In recognition of Pride Month, we’ve asked Altra R.E.D. (orange, yellow, green, blue, purple) Team members Paul and Victoria to share stories about what it’s like being part of the LGBTQ and running communities.   PAUL...

Strength and mobility training is important for runners. But for some, it’s about as clear as mud. That’s why Altra athlete Jeff Browning is kicking up some dust and sifting...

This May, for Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re helping spread the message of Still I Run's Starting Line Scholarship.  The non-profit's scholarship program is designed to help overcome mental health barriers in running by...

What’s The Difference? And Which One Is Right For Me? Different types of runners require different types of shoes. But to understand the difference between neutral and support shoe options,...

Moms inspire us.   They're there for us when we need motivation and encouragement.   But who do they look to when they need the same? This Mother's Day, we've asked Altra...

Run toward 13.1 with Kara Goucher, an Olympian, and the 2009 Lisbon Half Marathon winner.  Whether you’re a first-time runner or a seasoned veteran, her 10-week program keeps training interesting...

When you're on the go, it's important to have a shoe that can take you from the trails to town and back again.    What Is a Lifestyle Sneaker?  A...

Let’s face it: winter weather makes it more difficult to get out and run due to the less-than-ideal running conditions. The good news is, we can help. As they say,...

“It’s too cold.” “It’s too dark.” “I’m too tired.”  There are plenty of excuses we can make to get ourselves out of exercising, especially during the winter months. But this year, we’re going to...

Not all heroes wear capes; many of them wear scrubs. With the current global climate, healthcare workers across the world are putting in extra hours treating, educating, and caring for...

The Evolution of Trail: What it takes to be #1.  For the second year in a row, the Altra Lone Peak trail shoe was voted the #1 overall thru-hiking shoe across...

Altra Elite Athlete Kyle Pietari is a master at balancing his life as a family man, a lawyer and an elite ultrarunner. We caught up with him after his recent...

Why do I compete in the fabled “Leadman” series? The reasons run deep. To tackle this series of five or six mountain bike and mountain running races over one summer...

Altra elite thru-hiker Heather Anderson just set a world record as the first woman to complete the Triple Crown of Hiking—8,000 miles—in a single calendar year. The Triple Crown consists...