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I recently went to run the Kielder Half Marathon in Northumberland, sponsored by Altra. After the race, I got to sit down with Brian Beckstead, the co-founder of Altra, and ask a few questions about the history of the brand as well as where he feels it is heading. Brian also ran in the half marathon. UOG: So how did you find the race? Brian Beckstead: I very much enjoyed it. I think that the pat …

Chris Townsend, the celebrated long-distance hiker and author, has spent decades exploring some of the most challenging and breathtaking trails across the globe. From his early inspirations drawn from Arthur Ransome's tales, which laid the groundwork for his numerous epic adventures, including the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) and the Continental Divide Trail (CDT) to his groundbreaking trek through t …

Last month, we had the privilege of hosting Cam Brensinger, the founder and CEO of Nemo. Cam, who established Nemo in 2002, was kind enough to sit down with us and answer a few questions on the company's origins, the process of bringing ideas to market, and the vital role of brands in championing sustainable design. 1. What inspired your decision to start NEMO? How did your upbringing influen …