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Outdoors

Getting outside can change the way we experience our cities

In partnership with Reebok — In the second Nano Adventures profile, we explore how getting outdoors allowed runner, cyclist and fashion buyer Lewis Bloyce to escape the pressures of the past year – a move that helped him re-enter the world and find a new way of existing in London.

Written by: Sam Haddad

Outdoors

How the outdoors helped us reconnect with our hometowns

In partnership with Reebok — Losing yourself in nature can unlock a brand new world. In the first profile from Nano Adventures, a new editorial series in collaboration with Reebok, yoga teacher Rachel Walsh recounts how outdoor exercise helped bridge her transition from London to Lancaster.

Written by: Sam Haddad

Outdoors

The polar explorer who wants to change perceptions

Merrell 1TRL x Huck — Moufid Taleb dreamed of Arctic adventure as a child, but he never imagined it was something he’d ever do himself. Now, with a successful trip to Swedish Lapland under his belt, he plans to traverse Greenland in 2022. His message for young people is that this can be their reality, too.

Written by: Sam Haddad

Outdoors

The Londoner who had no idea you could climb in his city

Merrell 1TRL x Huck — Timi Oladeji thought climbing was a sport done in remote, faraway places by people who didn’t look like him. But when a friend invited him to an indoor session, he got hooked, and now he wants to inspire others to make the same move

Written by: Sam Haddad

Outdoors

The climber welcoming LGBTQ+ people to the wall

Merrell 1TRL x Huck — Karl Ludvik is a strong and talented gay climber. Throughout his youth contest career, he’s sought to challenge the narrative that only straight men get to be tough. And now, he wants to help others do the same by tackling the underrepresentation of LGBTQ+ people in climbing.

Written by: Sam Haddad

Culture

The ultra marathon runner championing body positivity

Huck x HOKA ONE ONE — When Latoya Shauntay Snell hit rock bottom, she couldn’t run a mile. Then, on a whim, she entered a half marathon. Now she's competing in ultras and inspiring others. Her journey is the latest in our Huck x Hoka One One series, looking at mavericks who found a new perspective through running.

Written by: Sam Haddad

Surf

How running helped Lucy Campbell surf like a pro

Huck x HOKA ONE ONE — With an eye on the 2020 Olympics, surfer Lucy Campbell is hoping her athletic instincts will pay off on a quest for gold. Lucy's story is the latest in our Huck x Hoka One One series, looking at mavericks who found a new perspective through running.

Written by: Sam Haddad

Music

How all-night raving can turn you into an Ironman

Huck x HOKA ONE ONE — Warehouse parties might seem like an unlikely training ground for winning extreme triathlons, but not to Per Bittner. His story is the latest in the Huck x Hoka One One series, looking at mavericks who found a new perspective through running.

Written by: Sam Haddad

Travel

Running away from the rat race and ending up in a photo-finish

HUCK x HOKA ONE ONE — Amandine Ferrato gave up competitive running to travel the world. She found a new outlook that led to a national team spot — and thrilling results. Her journey is part four in our Huck x Hoka One One series, looking at mavericks who found a new perspective through running.

Written by: Sam Haddad

Activism

How one woman sparked a sporting revolution in Iran

HUCK X HOKA ONE ONE — Shirin Gerami’s determination to become Iran's first female triathlete led to a win that transcends sport. Her journey is part five in our Huck x Hoka One One series, looking at mavericks who found a new perspective through running.

Written by: Sam Haddad

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