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Every year at The Running Event running vendors show up with their new gear and nutrition products. I flew out to Texas to check out what was new at TRE in the nutrition space and to see what companies were innovating. I spoke with Skratch Labs on carb ratios, whole food fueling, and sodium. I then spoke with Never Second about their Ice Gels and how that affects core body temp, Kenetic Ketones and their great tasting ketone drink, Bivo on the use of metal bottles for gravel riding, Golden Harper on foot strength, InSaltd Labs and the non stevia zero sugar electrolytes, and Naak with their various endurance fuel products. Comparison of the effects of cold water and ice ingestion on endurance cycling capacity in the heat https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6188914/ Shows Referenced Golden Harper and Principles of Natural RunningEstrogenic Chemicals with Anthony JayListen to the show here on YouTube or on Apple or Spotify. Please like, share, and subscribe. Thanks! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thejuniperlab.substack.com

Golden Harper co-founded Altra Running, renowned for its innovative zero-drop shoes, promoting natural foot movement and reducing injuries. We are a barefoot family and love our barefoot sandals, but when it comes to running on manmade structures, we need some cushion, and Harper has created a great shoe for runners with natural feet. Our curiosity led us to invite him as a guest to determine where that passion originated. We love people who are passionate about changing the world and creating their own paths. And Golden Harper has done both.Harper was raised in a family of runners in Orem, Utah, and grew up working in his family's running store. An All-American Cross-Country runner, he holds the world-best marathon time for a 12-year-old at 2:45:34. Harper graduated with a degree in Exercise Science, focusing his collegiate studies on running technique and injuries.After stepping away from Altra, Golden Harper continued his mission to help runners improve their form and reduce injuries. His latest project is the FloatRun Harness, a simple tool that acts like a form coach, promoting efficient, low-impact running form. It encourages compact arms, tall posture, higher cadence, and proper footstrike.In this episode, we discuss the intricacies of foot health, the joys of trail running and forest bathing, and the 'float running' technique designed to minimize impact and enhance enjoyment. We explore the benefits of barefoot running, minimal footwear, and the evolution of running shoe technology. Harper shares insights from his entrepreneurial journey and emphasizes maintaining natural movement and proper running form.

Tetragrammaton with Rick Rubin ✓ Claim Key Takeaways Check out the episode pageRead the full notes @ podcastnotes.orgGolden Harper is a lifelong runner and the founder of Altra Running Shoes. He ran his first marathon at age 10 (3:08:05) and holds the world's best for a 12-year-old in the marathon at 2:45:34. After growing up working in his family's running store, he studied Exercise Science (with a focus on running technique & running injuries) at Brigham Young University, where he was an All-American Cross-Country runner. His experience as a runner, combined with his education in proper running technique and biomechanics, led him to develop the world's first foot-shaped, cushioned, zero-drop shoes.  ------ Thank you to the sponsors that fuel our podcast and our team: LMNT Electrolytes https://drinklmnt.com/tetra ------ Squarespace https://squarespace.com/tetra ------ House of Macadamias https://www.houseofmacadamias.com/tetra

Tetragrammaton with Rick Rubin ✓ Claim Key Takeaways Check out the episode pageRead the full notes @ podcastnotes.orgGolden Harper is a lifelong runner and the founder of Altra Running Shoes. He ran his first marathon at age 10 (3:08:05) and holds the world's best for a 12-year-old in the marathon at 2:45:34. After growing up working in his family's running store, he studied Exercise Science (with a focus on running technique & running injuries) at Brigham Young University, where he was an All-American Cross-Country runner. His experience as a runner, combined with his education in proper running technique and biomechanics, led him to develop the world's first foot-shaped, cushioned, zero-drop shoes.  ------ Thank you to the sponsors that fuel our podcast and our team: LMNT Electrolytes https://drinklmnt.com/tetra ------ Squarespace https://squarespace.com/tetra ------ House of Macadamias https://www.houseofmacadamias.com/tetra

Golden Harper is a lifelong runner and the founder of Altra Running Shoes. He ran his first marathon at age 10 (3:08:05) and holds the world's best for a 12-year-old in the marathon at 2:45:34. After growing up working in his family's running store, he studied Exercise Science (with a focus on running technique & running injuries) at Brigham Young University, where he was an All-American Cross-Country runner. His experience as a runner, combined with his education in proper running technique and biomechanics, led him to develop the world's first foot-shaped, cushioned, zero-drop shoes.  ------ Thank you to the sponsors that fuel our podcast and our team: LMNT Electrolytes https://drinklmnt.com/tetra ------ Squarespace https://squarespace.com/tetra ------ House of Macadamias https://www.houseofmacadamias.com/tetra

The History of Altra Shoes – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 218 with Golden Harper Golden Harper's expertise lies in handling running injuries, complicated shoe situations and trail running. He attended Orem High School. He has two amazing runner parents and 3 fast little sisters and couldn't ask for better. They're all wonderful. His interests include playing the guitar and writing songs, photography, fastpacking/backpacking, showshoeing, trail running, surfing, going to concerts and recording them, cooking, camping, and going to as many mountain tops and beautiful, breathtaking places as possible. His favorite book is The Other Side of Heaven. His favorite magazine is Trail Runner. Post-college did trail/mountain/ultra racing after finishing up running cross country for BYU-Hawaii.  Golden amassed over a decade of experience managing Runner's Corner in the Wasatch Mountains before creating and founding Altra in 2009. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Golden Harper about the history of Altra Shoes. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - How minimalist shoe stores prioritize teaching customers efficient running techniques. - Why footwear design significantly influences your running mechanics and long-term joint health. - How zero drop shoes led to improved running form and fewer injuries. - How many in the footwear industry prioritize financial gain over consumer health. - Why starting a footwear brand involves resisting already establishing brands and marketing constraints. Connect with Golden: Guest Contact Info Facebookfacebook.com/PRGearSports Links Mentioned:prgear.co Connect with Steven: Website Xeroshoes.com Jointhemovementmovement.com Twitter @XeroShoes Instagram @xeroshoes Facebook facebook.com/xeroshoes

This episode is available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tFDd3vfFxvc?si=ysH8Vhj04dt8b5YO Welcome to The Runegade Podcast - we're your hosts Mark and Todd, and we're happy you found this podcast. As always, we'd appreciate a follow, like, share, comment - to help grow our audience allowing us to deliver the best running content to help you be a better runner and feel free to drop us a line at runegadepodcast@gmail.com So lace up a pair of Altras, and get your FloatRun Harness ready, Golden Harper joins the podcast and wow - Golden is a wealth of knowledge, experience and he's a new friend of the Podcast. Golden Harper, one of the founders of Altra Running, a running coach, an accomplished runner and an innovator in the running shoe industry - shares his story running story, and what a running story it has been thus far. And with lots of unfinished business left before him. We discuss common running shoe misconceptions, Super Shoes, the importance of strong feet and how to do this, injuries, motivation, arm placement to influence the best foot strike, how rotating running shoes have been proven to reduce running injury, Super Shoes. From running a 3:08 marathon at the 10, to setting the World Record at the age of 12 with a 2:45, to founding Altra, to being completely interested in helping people be better runners and reducing injuries by focusing on running form - we explore all the terrain. Thank you to Golden, a new friend of the podcast. Use code RUNEGADE20 for 20% P.R. Gear https://prgear.co/ We couldn't do this podcast without an audience, without our friends and a special callout to 2 friends of the podcast: PATH projects: https://pathprojects.com/ - looking for the best running gear? Hats, tshirts, base layers, shorts, jackets ... everything performs. Use code RUNEGADE10 for 10% off (limited time) Two Rivers Treads: https://tworiverstreads.com/- the nations first minimalist footwear store, owned by Dr. Mark Cucuzzella - get the best natural footwear brands here, and they can help answer your questions

Brian is one of the original three founders of Altra Footwear. Along with Jeremy Howlett and Golden Harper, he launched the business from his garage. In this episode we discuss what it is like starting a brand and navigating the different growth stages along the way.  LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO deltaG: deltagketones.com - IG: @deltag.ketones HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo  Zach's Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching Zach's Newsletter: substack.com/@zachbitter Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter Substack: zachbitter.substack.com FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter TikTok: @zachbitter Threads: @zachbitter Brian: payaraflyfishing.com - IG: @brian_altra & @ultraflyfishing  Endurance Training Series: Episode 337: The Long Run Considering the Variables  Episode 344: Endurance Training Simplified Episode 346: Short Intervals Simplified    Episode 348: Long Intervals Simplified    Episode 352: Proper Aid Station Navigation Episode 356: Easy Run - Simplified  Episode 363: Mental Training For Endurance Episode 366: Race Course Specific Training  Episode 369: Speed Work Distribution & Double Threshold Sessions  

In this episode, Golden Harper, creator of the Altra Running Shoe will be discussing several topics that will make you a faster, healthier, and happier runner. This episode covers…Golden's running story and how he ran his first marathon at age 10The importance of mindset and happiness to sustain running long term The 4 key principles to perfect running formHow it led Golden to creating the Float Harness What a zero drop shoe isThe 4 components of a shoe that will keep your feet strongHow and why Golden created the Altra Running ShoeGolden Harper is the creator and founder of Altra and P.R. Gear. He is a foot health, footwear, and running biomechanics expert with several decades of hands-on experience working in these fields. Golden studied Exercise Science at two Universities, where he was particularly focused on biomechanics, kinematics, and coaching.  During this time, he authored several research articles on running-related injuries and running technique.  Golden grew up in the footwear industry, with his Dad working for Nike and Saucony most of his childhood, and his mother being a sponsored athlete as well. His family opened a walking and running specialty store when Golden was 9, and he started working there right away. He began managing the store between high school and college, and came to the realization that when it came to footwear, most of what they were doing was not effective or scientifically based. Given that nearly all shoe store ‘training' is propaganda from shoe companies, Golden set out to do the ‘Foot Health and Running Injury Major' in college. Between the ages of 10 and 14, Golden ran 5 marathons, debuting with a State Record 3:08 performance.  He followed that up with a 2:57 performance that was good for a National Best for age 11.  At age 12, he ran the St. George Marathon in 2:45, setting a world best. He went on to win 2 Cross Country State Championships and became a Cross Country All-American when he and several others all broke the previous national championship record at the Footlocker Cross Country Championships. His Senior year of college, Golden nearly went undefeated at collegiate distance Cross Country races. Golden has run professionally after college, winning Ultra-marathons and many mountain races. He is a downhill specialist and holds descent records on mountains all over the rockies, including Mt. Timpanogos in Utah and over a dozen 14ers in Colorado. Float Harness Discount CodeKAT25Connect with GoldenEmailg@prgear.coWebsitehttps://www.PRGear.COInstagram@rungolden1Connect with Dr. KatInstagram-  @Runwithkat_dptTik-tok- @Runwithkat_dptFacebook Group- RunwithKat ShowWebsite- RunwithKat.netApply For Run Coaching with Dr. Kat!click here to apply!To Inquire About Physical Therapy with Dr. KatInstagram- @BlueIronPhysioWebsite- BlueIronPhysio.comListen and Subscribe Apple PodcastSpotifyGoogle PlayIHeartRadioAmazon Music 

Hey everyone, welcome back to The Outdoor Biz podcast and Episode 406. Today, I'm talking with Brian Beckstead, Co-founder of Altra Footwear. After 11 years in the run and outdoor specialty retail space, Brian worked to create Altra Footwear with Golden Harper. He built a sales team as VP of Sales, pioneering the early years of Altra before becoming President. He then worked to finalize and transition of Altra from ICON Health and Fitness to the VF Corporation. Brian currently focuses on Strategic Projects and PR. He is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys problem-solving and strategizing, usually in the mountains trail running or fly fishing where he says . . . ideas thrive! Facebook Twitter Instagram   The Outdoor Biz Podcast   Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!   Sign up for my Newsletter HERE.   I'd love to hear your feedback about the show!   You can contact me here: email: rick@theoutdoorbizpodcast.com   Or leave me a message on Speakpipe!   Brought to you this week by The Running Event   Show Notes [00:02:15] Initially reluctant, Brian joined the track team in junior high and ended up enjoying it. [00:06:20] Brian started working at The Running Store at 16, now in the industry for 25 years. [00:08:26] Two shoe nerds experiment by putting a shoe in a toaster oven and turning it into a flat shoe. we'd always kind of been a little bit In the barefoot movement. we always like to finish our runs doing strides, you know, sprints barefoot on grass [00:10:12] Since we took out the drop in the shoe, we needed a name for this. And so we coined the term somehow it came up with, we coined the term zero drop. That was our, that was our concept. And so that was something that, uh, with the ultra brand we still use to this day is zero drop [19:55:09] I had the CEO of ICON, our ownership group, pulled me in one day and he said, Hey, Brian, you know, we really want to take ultra to the moon. We want you guys to be as big as you possibly can. And he said, we are, uh, we're looking at some investment groups, uh, for Altra. And I was like, what investment groups are you selling us? Like, well, not necessarily. Like we're going to be meeting with some people over the next two weeks. And I ended up meeting with VF a week later, not even knowing that my company was up for sale as founder and president of the president at the time. So it was a bit of a shock. We were not prepared for that acquisition [00:14:29] We all had different roles, but we helped each other in every aspect of the business. Golden focused on research and development, Jeremy on website marketing, and I ran the sell side. Golden and I collaborated on designing shoes and I tested them in trail races. [00:21:38] REI is our biggest account, specializing in Altras. Our focus is on run specialty and full service running stores. We also branch out online but primarily wholesale. [00:24:16] Angel investor Joe Morton and the narrator's father were influential mentors. Morton took a risk and had a positive influence, while the narrator's dad helped in desperate times. [00:29:31] I have a daily meditation practice that brings mental clarity and emotional balance, derived from departing a strict religion. It's the most beneficial part of my routine. Favorite Books: One of my favorites is Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman. It's an absolute gem just in terms of the way the brain works. So I find that those types of things very fascinating. I read all sorts of stuff. I'm just reading one right now, Boliviar of Simon Boliviar, who's just amazing, kind of like George Washington of South America. [00:32:14] Favorite Piece of Outdoor Gear: The Katadyn BeFree 0.6L Water Filter is a convenient way to carry and drink water directly from natural sources like rivers and lakes while fishing or trail running. It is durable, affordable, comes in different sizes, and has an effective filtering system. [00:34:52] Brian is active on social media and, open to feedback, loves the outdoor exercise industry. Follow Brian Instragram Facebook Linkedin Follow Brian Instragram Facebook Linkedin

In the fifth episode of A Cup of Joe, your host, Joe Morton, has a conversation with the co-founder of Altra Footwear and passionate runner, Golden Harper. Get ready to dive into the fascinating story of Altra's inception and learn the pivotal moments that brought this innovative footwear brand to life.Golden and Joe discuss not only the journey of Altra but also the importance of running technique and how it all comes down to your form. Discover how proper running form can make a world of difference in your performance and overall well-being.This episode is a unique opportunity to gain insights from a co-founder who has revolutionized the running industry and to unlock the secrets to better running form. Tune in for a captivating conversation that will inspire runners and fitness enthusiasts alike.Don't miss out on this special episode of A Cup of Joe as we take a deep dive into the world of Altra Footwear and the science behind running form.As always make it a great day,JoeFollow along with Joe's journeyhttps://bio.site/acupofjoePRODUCED BY:NINETY EIGHT STUDIOS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At a time when every shoe was over 10 mm in drop, Brian Beckstead and Golden Harper came along and took an idea from zero to, well... zero drop. Since then, Altra has become a staple brand in the running, walking, and hiking scenes, known for its footshape shoes and focus on a natural running lifestyle. However, everything has changed with the all-new 4 mm drop AltraFWD Experience. Does it matter? We ask Brian about that, the history and future of the brand, and what it's like to fly fish in South America. Check out Altra: https://www.altrarunning.com/ Read the review of the AltraFWD Experience ➡ https://believeintherun.com/shoe-reviews/altrafwd-experience-review/

Sit down with Brian Beckstead of Altra Running. Founded 12 years ago in Utah Brian, Golden Harper, and Jeremy Howlett changed how people and brands look at footwear. Like.Share.Subscribe. Buy a Shut Up and Run Sticker https://www.etsy.com/listing/1337351928/running-sucks-sticker-3-x-2 Buy us a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ctht7bh7gnZ Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thejuniperlab/ Follow us on Rumble https://rumble.com/user/TheJuniperLab Follow Mike https://www.instagram.com/thelowcarbrunner/?hl=en Follow Derrick https://www.instagram.com/derricklytle Support us by buying what you already love. Invader Coffee https://bit.ly/3BGctP3Follow on Substack https://thejuniperlab.substack.com Subscribe on SpotifyRSS feed https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/165109.rss This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thejuniperlab.substack.com

My guest today is Golden Harper, the founder and CEO of Altra Running, an athletic shoe company known for their excellent trail running shoes. Before starting Altra, Golden was an elite runner himself. We talked about his impressive race history, goal setting versus following a process, and Golden's unique education. We also went deep on the science behind Altra shoes and how nearly all of us are destroying our feet with modern surfaces and the shoes we wear.

Nick talks with Golden Harper, the founder of Altra Footwear, about the world of footwear, the story of Altra, the path he took to create a global footwear brand, and some of the friction that he faced along the way.

One of the best ways to support #cleansport is to buy products from companies that have signed the Clean Sport pledge. Altra Running is one of those companies.  In this episode, Shanna and Kara interview Altra co-founder Brian Beckstead. Brian shares the story of how Altra was born from his entry into the sport by following the footsteps of his older sisters to meeting his co-founder Golden Harper on the first day of high school cross-country. He and Golden went on to work together in a specialty running store where they began to modify shoes at home to balance the cushioning and provide more room for the toes to splay in the forefoot. They then tried to give their ideas away for free to established shoe companies at the time, who wouldn't listen or who ridiculed their ideas in some cases.  With no one responding, they decided to just build the shoes themselves and Altra Running was born. Brian gives several of the behind-the-scenes stories in the roller coaster journey that led Altra to be the success story it is today, including the spiritual moment near the end of a 100-mile race when he realized that the company was going to make it. Finally, Brian talks about what companies like Altra can do to support clean sport including the creative ways they are choosing to sponsor clean athletes and build the running community in grassroots ways. The fight for clean sport needs more companies like Altra to step up and set the tone with a zero tolerance policy for doping. Thank you to Brian and the full team at Altra for doing their part.  

Cinder Block Series On this episode, Chris sat down with Golden Harper. Golden is the founder of Altra Footwear. He and Chris touch on his story of running as a youth through today. Golden's extensive background in the shoe industry as well as his motivation for starting Altra and their unique take on running footwear. A few weeks back, Chris and I released the Cinder Block Series a comprehensive strength program for runners and triathletes that include three, separate programs to accommodate runners who have different levels of experience with resistance training. We included private video links demonstrating proper form and technique so athletes can strive towards mastery of the moves.  

Golden Harper did not want to start his own shoe company, but when he went to the big shoe makers with something he discovered while helping customers in the shoe store he worked at, they ignored him. That would take him on a journey around the world, and into the fascinating world of shoes. Lace up your shoes, this episode is quite a ride.

Today we welcome Brian Beckstead, the Co-Founder and Head of Strategy/PR of Altra Running, a shoe company that creates zero-drop footwear with a natural foot-shape design. Altra Footwear was launched in 2009 by Brian and Golden Harper, partnering with Pulse Labs, an engineering firm at Brigham Young University. They chose the name "Altra" based on the Latin word "altera", which means "to fix or mend something that is broken." From their humble origins cutting up existing shoes and re-soling them in a toaster oven, Altra is now sold all over the U.S. and in 55 countries around the world. To learn more about Altra, go to: https://www.altrarunning.com To check out Brian on Insta: @brian_altra To check out Altra on Insta: @altrarunning To watch Between the Reps podcast videos on YouTube: https://bit.ly/BTRYouTube Send us emails at: betweenthereps@gmail.com  For more Brooke on Insta: @brookeence  For more Jeanna on Insta: @jeanna_cianciarulo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The MedFit Podcast, Golden Harper, founder of Altra Running and sponsor of the Medical Fitness Tour, discusses how his passion for helping people leads to the creation of Altra Running.  As the son of two marathon runners who happen to own running stores, Golden’s love for the sport began at an early age. After winning the World Youth Championships at the age of 8, Golden talks about his growing fascination with “shoe technology.” Golden expounds about the decade of research, development, testing, and case-studies that were required to support his vision for reducing injuries and foot pain through a new shoe design. Learn from Golden how Altra shoes are scientifically proven to reduce plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendon or heel pain, runners’ knee, IT band or lower back issues, and more. Trusted by the fitness and medical fitness community, and popular among chiropractors, physical therapists, and personal trainers, it is no wonder that Altra Running is the preferred brand of the MedFit Network!In addition, Golden offers 50% off all Altra shoes to MedFit Network members! CONNECTGolden Harperwww.golden-harper.comAltra Runningwww.altrarunning.comFacebook: @altrarunning Instagram: @altrarunningTwitter: @AltraRunningSponsorsBecome a MedFit Network Professional Member: medfitnetwork.org/welcomeSearch the free MedFit Network directory to find a pro in your area: medfitnetwork.org/searchHostsChristine Conti: contifit.comBrian Prendergast: highfivehealthandfitness.com

Join Jacob and Leah at the Roundtable as they get to know the brains behind Altra! Hear the story of how and why Altra shoes were invented- and what it was like for Golden to “risk career suicide” by throwing his hat into the ring. From prototypes in the toaster oven, to creating the number 1 voted hiking shoe- we learn about the Altra mission and journey. Golden is not only a shoe guru, but also a very accomplished runner/athlete. At 12yrs old he set a world record for the marathon - which still holds today, some 25yrs later! So kick off those shoes and put your feet up as we dive in!

This week on the RUNATL Podcast Mike & D2 sit down with Golden Harper, Founder of Altra Running. He discusses his passion for running and helping them run with a better form to reduce injuries. It was his passion for this that lead to the creation of shoes that would help alleviate a lot of the common running-related injuries.

This week's episode features Golden Harper, the founder of Altra, a footwear and apparel company, based in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah. Between the ages of 10 and 14, Golden ran in five marathons. When he was 12, he ran the St. George (Utah) Marathon in 2:45:34 – a world’s best for that age. He started working in his family’s specialty running store at age nine. The experience allowed him to learn about a range of running injuries and how to prevent or minimize them. Later, Golden graduated from Brigham University with a degree in Exercise Science. His studies focused on biomechanics, kinematics, running injuries, and coaching. He learned 2 game changing things from his studies. The first is that the tapered toe box and elevated heel of nearly all modern shoes causes virtually all of our chronic foot problems. Secondarily, running injury rates are higher now than they were before modern running shoes, likely due to the fact that the elevated, heavy heel in all running shoes causes people to run in a way humans have never naturally ran. Altra footwear came about after Golden developed what he calls the first-ever foot-shaped running shoes with balanced cushioning. In a shoe with balanced cushioning, the cushioning is weight balanced front to back and does not drop from the heel down to the forefoot, as it does in nearly all traditional shoes. Golden began to modify existing shoes that were sold at his store and collected data showing that customers improved their technique and were less had far less injuries when they wore the modified shoes, compared to traditional shoes. The modifications helped greatly, he determined. He showed his collected data to the big running-shoe companies, but it was to no avail. The path forward was clear. Golden and his cohorts partnered with shoemaking experts and the next thing they knew, they were a million dollars in debt.  Through extreme pers   Life’s tough – you can be tougher, like Golden Harper, a lifetime running enthusiast who wasn’t satisfied with “what is” when it came to running shoes. He wanted “what could be.”

In this episode we sit down with the man behind Altra running shoes and the zero drop shoe movement Golden Harper! We discuss: How Altra began How a zero drop shoe is so beneficial to long-term foot health The creation of modern running shoes How over striding, not the heel stack, causes injury How to transition from a 6-10mm shoe to zero drop Strength movements to build bulletproof calves and feet and a WHOLE LOT MORE (we had a ton of great listener questions)

Ep 153 - Six Foot Trophy (Golden Harper)

We open up at (5:52) discussing an article from Runners World about the Boston Marathon, fulfilling our promise to keep talking about the Boston marathon. At (7:54) we talk about podcast reviews and some not very constructive feedback from a message board. At (12:04) we recap the New Jersey marathon including Jamie Watts finish and the Chris Farley sub three attempt. At (17:22) we are joined by Altra founder Golden Harper, who tells us about his running background and how it lead to the origin story for the Altra company. We are back at (1:18:52) to recap the interview, talk about kitchen appliances and puns. We close out at (1:53:09) with a Docs Field Trip Recap that includes a Farley history quiz.

Golden Harper grew up around running. Working at the running store his father opened in the Utah mountains from a young age, the track athlete and marathon fanatic was able to share his passion for the sport with customers of all experience levels. He also saw his fair share of clientele with severe foot problems. After years of studying body mechanics and exercise science in college, the entrepreneur manufactured a pair of sneakers that would stave off injury—the first pair of Altras. And Harper’s #hurdlemoment? That came right as he was taking a leap of faith to get the brand off the ground; a snowboard accident that left him in rough shape, temporarily unable to walk—nevertheless run. In episode 10, Harper shares how the experience made both him and his company stronger, and what exactly sets Altra apart from the other sneaker brands on the market. --- @altrarunning @rungolden1 @hurdlepodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hurdle/message

Ep 7 - Golden Harper of Altra Running

Our hosts talk about the Expo floor and the running here at the Running Event. We are then joined by the founder of Altra Running, Golden Harper. We talk about what inspired him to start the company, how he got his start and what makes the brand different from other products on the market.

Recently, Scott had a friend ask him in a text, "what kind of running shoes should I buy?" Wow!  how do you answer that question with a short reply text?  One of the subjects that can monopolize a LONG training run or a ultra race is about shoes.  We all like to talk about them.  We all have our opinions and preferences.  And the stories.....we can recall races from years ago and vividly remember which shoe we ran in.  Some of us die a little when a manufacture discontinues or modifies our favorite shoes.  Who isn't guilty of going to the store and buying 5-6 pair of your favorites before they are gone? We get the unique opportunity to talk to Steven Shorter, a shoe designer for Altra Running.  He talks to us about how he became a shoe designer, the process of developing a new shoe, why shoes are always changing, some trends in running footwear...opening the curtain and giving us a sneak peak to some of the new Altra models. Make sure you listen to this podcast on a tempo run, because you might find your HR elevate a little. Our Podcast with Golden Harper, Altra Running founder.

The co-founder of Altra Running explains how baking shoes in a toaster oven led to a 25-million dollar company.  Jeremy Howlett and his cousin, Golden Harper, became world-wide entrepreneurs by being passionate about their idea and using social media to connect with seed investors and capital venturists. www.altrarunning.com/ Howlett explains the different ways to find financial backing for your great idea, and why you shouldn't give up when you've been turned down by some of the biggest names in the industry.   Altra Running is not resting on their laurels, they continue to be on the cutting edge by combining smart technology into their shoes.  You need to keep the creative juices flowing if you want to continue to grow your business. https://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingSense/?ref=bookmarks    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MR58: In this week's podcast episode, I talked with the founder of Altra Running - Golden Harper. Golden started running as soon as he left crawling and has never looked back. He has a great story about how he started Altra running shoes from kitchen toaster oven to build a worldwide running shoes brand. In this episode, we talked about: *Golden's running journey *Toaster oven shoes *Founding of Altra Running shoes *Running technique *More More on Golden Harper: https://goldenharper.wordpress.com/2014/11/04/about-golden-harper/ Altra Running shoes: https://www.altrarunning.com Enjoy the episode! Music by: bensound.com

Wonder why things are the way they are? Why brands settle for the status quo when there's obviously a better way? That's what Altra Running founder Golden Harper thought as he hacked and modified his running store customers' shoes to alleviate all types of pains. After selling thousands of altered shoes, he figured there was a market for foot-shaped, zero drop shoes, but Nike, adidas, nor any of the other big brands were interested in the tech. So he launched it himself, bringing key friends and angels on board to get the first production run going, then sold the entire copmany before the first shoe ever delivered. There are a ton of lessons here for anyone that things they've found a better way to do something! For full show notes, links and images, check out this show's post at TheBuildCycle.com/Podcast Be sure to subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Overcast FM, or wherever you listen to podcasts and leave a review and rating! And let me know who you'd like to hear interviewed...just message me on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

Golden Harper, founder of Altra Running Footwear, is our guest for this Mountain Land Running Medicine Podcast. Golden’s thoughts on footwear design, running-injury myths and footwear selection will be discussed, as well as what it was like to build a running shoe company from the ground up.

With us both traveling this week, we're reaching back into the vault for a replay of one of our favorite episodes. In this interview with Golden Harper of Altra, we discuss injuries, shoes, and how he created a company from an idea.

On this episode of Out of Scope Brian Cristiano, CEO of BOLD Worldwide speaks with Golden Harper, Founder of Altra Footwear about how they're disrupting of the running industry. Golden explains how Altra was created and how they have grown exponentially. He speaks about authenticity in marketing and his company's largest marketing challenges. Golden discusses his true passion and what he would tell his 20-year-old self. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-iHSYDxVffM Altra Footwear: https://www.altrarunning.com/ Bold Worldwide: http://www.boldworldwide.com

Tempo Runs Patrick Kelly submitted a question about tempo runs using the "Send Voicemail" on the right side of TriathleteTraining.com.  He was having difficulty hitting his goal tempo pace in a 10 mile run.  The run was designed to be a 2 mile warmup, 6 miles at 5:52, and a 2 mile cool down.  The basis for his run came from a Jack Daniel's article. I addressed the tempo run, the definition, and the reason he wasn't hitting his goal pace.  It lead me to create this more detailed article on the tempo run. Zero Drop Shoes UPDATE I cannot recommend Zero Drop shoes.  I had 3 pairs of the shoes and all wore through the outsole at around the 100 mile mark.  I inquired with the company. They sent me another pair to try and the same thing happened.  I notified Gold Harper two times via email of the problem on two occasions and he did not respond.  I called and emailed customer service multiple times. They were very nice and I was always told they would get back with me very soon.  Finally, 20 days after my first email with pictures (and after not returning phone calls), they gave this response without knowing anything about my gait: "If that is the case with those, it sounds like you are still heel striking. I recommend you shorten your stride or increase your cadence and that should prevent that from happening in the future." My cadence is around 90. This problem appears to be caused by the soft rubber used in the outsoles and I'm extremely disappointed in the product quality of Altra and their customer service.  I can't recommend their shoes.  xxx I recently consulted with an athlete who used Altra shoes.  As a result, I called the company to ask more questions.  The guy I reached on their support line was very helpful and knowledgable, and I followed up again, which resulted in an interview with Golden Harper, the company founder. He came up with the idea for the shoe while working in his family shoe store. He credits the use of high speed video video in 2009 in the development of his shoes.  The slow motion video helped him notice an unnatural gait caused by heavily cushioned shoes with a deep base.  Zero drop shoes was the answer to the running problems he was trying to fix. He coined the term, which means there is no drop from the heel of the shoe to the forefoot.   He discusses the benefits of zero drop shoes and their foot shaped toebox, as well as the biomechanics of a zero drop shoe compared to a traditional running shoe. It's a compelling story and I'm looking forward to trying a pair of Altras myself.  They are available in specialty running stores altrarunning.com. Subscribe via iTunes

Sarah and Dimity can’t imagine blazing a marathon in 2:45, let alone age 12 (yes, 1-2), but that’s what Golden Harper, a co-founder of Altra Zero Drop Footwear did. This wunderkind (who’s now, we reckon in his late 20s) tells us about the origins of these revolutionary shoes (they are the ones we sport at expos and […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices