“You know the definition of training insanity?”
“Anyone who trains more than you do!”

Why is it that we’re so quick to judge other athletes? In this week’s UltraSignup News piece, Peter Bromka explores how other runners’ training can sometimes cut to the core of our insecurities. 

“Maybe it’s because these athletes, the ones we’re so quick to deem “insane,” make us wonder if we’re not insane enough,” he writes.

At Topo Athletic we have one mission: to help you move better. We build shoes to empower people to move freely and comfortably so a healthy and happy lifestyle can last a lifetime.

Our trail line perfectly combines our distinctive fit with rugged and durable performance features to deliver the ultimate trail experience. Whether you prefer max cushioning or a more natural underfoot experience, we have the perfect trail runner to keep you moving comfortably for miles.

Ready to move better with us? Gear up with a fresh pair of Topos and use code ULTRASIGNUP15 on topoathletic.com to save $15 on your first order!

💥 Burst Work: Research published in December shows that tiny bursts of exercise throughout the day are associated with significant reductions in disease risk. So pick up the pace on your walk, sprint up a few stairs, or race the groceries into the house for some real longevity benefits.

💙 Best on Feet: The team at iRunFar takes a crack at distilling the more than 200 trail shoe models available into a short list of the five best. (And don’t forget to recycle your last pair with Nnormal.)

👟 No Lost Shoes: With 20 billion pairs of shoes being made each year, what happens to all those shoes after they are discarded? A film by Max Romey and Nnormal explores the issue and proposes a solution. ⬇️

⬆️ A Better Way: The problem of what to do with old gear that you no longer use is a vexing one. Until now, you’d reluctantly throw it away and try not to think about the landfill or the remote beach that it washed up on. The team at Nnormal has a new solution, called the No Trace Program, that breathes new life into your gear. Simply mail Nnormal your used shoes, outdoor clothing, or beat up skis from any brand, regardless of the product condition, and they’ll repair or recycle it to give it a second life.

󠀨💬 Tweet of the Week: “New 100 mi track World/American Records in 12:52:50- 3rd time under 13 hours” ~ Camille Herron @runcamille

🏃 How far could you get in two days? Australia-based doctor, Joasia Zakrzewski, set a new world record by running 654 times around a 0.6282 km park in Taiwan and covering 255.67 miles in 48 hours.

👂 Sights & Sounds: Filmmaker Billy Yang takes us along for a 10 miler in Southern California’s Santa Monica Mountains without narration or music, just the naturally occurring sounds of his world. 

🎥 Video of the Week: Here is a compilation of Usain Bolt taking some time to be kind to others.

➡️  Lastly, here’s what we’re reading, watching, and listening to this week.