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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

Culture

The burlesque dancer who became a marathon runner

Huck x HOKA ONE ONE — Performing in the spotlight taught Inga Poste that she could push limits elsewhere too. Now she feels empowered to test herself on a new stage: the open road. 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: Britta Burger

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

Reportage

How a high-flying city worker found her calling in the wilderness

HUCK x HOKA ONE ONE — Elisabet Barnes’ grandfather invented the modern compass, but that didn’t prevent her from feeling lost in life. Her story of reinvention is the latest in our Huck x Hoka One One series, looking at mavericks who found a new perspective through running.

Written by: Ellie Ross

Music

How the power of running saved this DJ’s life

HUCK x HOKA ONE ONE — Louisahhh has been touted as techno’s next superstar, but to get there she’s battled addiction and convention. Her story is the second profile in our Huck x Hoka One One series, looking at mavericks who found a new perspective through running.

Written by: Sam Haddad

Snow

Why this ex-snowboarder kept on running when all hope was lost

Huck x HOKA ONE ONE — You may not have heard of Ludovic Pommeret, but he is the Usain Bolt, the Lionel Messi, the Lebron James, of Ultra-Trail running. The story of his seemingly impossible comeback is part two in our Huck x Hoka One One series, looking at mavericks who found a new perspective through running.

Written by: Sam Haddad

Outdoors

From skateboarding prankster to extreme endurance athlete

Huck x HOKA ONE ONE — Dirty Sanchez made the Jackass crew seem like the Brady Bunch. But after so much partying, co-founder Matthew Pritchard cleaned up his life with a new passion. His story kicks off our new Huck x Hoka One One series, looking at mavericks who found a new perspective through running.

Written by: Sam Haddad

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