Topo för triathleter

Både Angela och Rach är Ironman 140.6 Champions. Ironman 140.6 anses vara ett av de tuffaste atletiska bragderna och anses även vara höjdpunkten när det kommer till distans inom triathlon-världen. Bestående av 2.4 miles simning, 112 miles cykel och 26.2 miles löpning, allt direkt efter varandra i ett enda lopp. Så, vi har alltid undrat, vad är det som gör skor från Topo till ett bra val för triathlon?

För Angela, handlar det om att upprätthålla en bra form och biomekanik för att hålla henne så effektiv som möjligt hela vägen till mållinjen:

“There’s a reason why I’ve been a sponsored Topo athlete for 5 years – I’m an addict! If I wasn’t sponsored, my addiction alone would probably keep Topo in business. As a long-distance triathlete, I need a shoe that not only feels good when I first start running, but also helps me stay strong through to the finish by facilitating great foot placement and body mechanics.

That’s why I LOVE the Ultrafly 3s – they’re light but cushioned enough to still allow a quick turnover. They have a roomy toe-box to allow my feet to swell (this happens while running long!) without feeling sloppy. It also helps that the shoes have a very stable base and extra support on the medial side, which enables me to maintain a good foot strike all through the marathon. The fit of the Ultrafly 3 is so true to size and dependable that I usually put on a brand-new pair for a race because I love that fresh-out-of-the-box feeling! And who doesn’t want a shoe that matches your race kit? I love the colors of these shoes!”

För Rach, handlar det om att fortsätta vara snabb och känns sig snabb genom hela loppet:

“First of all, the wide toe-box is fantastic for accommodating swollen feet in those final Ironman marathon miles – and the inevitable, day-after chubby feet (thank you Rekovr 2s)!

Secondly, my plastic speed laces work perfectly in my race shoes (Ultrafly 3/Fli-Lyte 4 – depending on the distance) for fast bike-to-run transitions. The unique left and right tongue loops keep the tongue in place, so you don’t have to fiddle with it when quickly slipping on your Topos. Time is of the essence!

And lastly (but oh-so-importantly), it makes a difference when I look good as well as feel good out on course. Topos come in all different awesome, fun colors – and if you know anything about me, I LOVE COLOR. It’s nice to have so many options to match my training and racing kits, or moods for that matter!”

Följ Angelas och Rachs resor på Instagram (@angelanaeth and @rachelmcb) medans de bygger upp sin träning inför Ironman World Championships i St. George i maj 2022.