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June 23, 2022
Everything we do is rooted in Optimism. HOKA was born out of the unwavering belief that if you ignored the doubters, brushed off the critics, and poured your heart into a wild idea, it was possible to create a shoe that let people fly down mountains.
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![FLY HUMAN FLY]()
June 20, 2022
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new campaign, FLY HUMAN FLY. More than just a tagline, FLY HUMAN FLY is a universal message that transcends culture, place, and time. A gateway to joy, optimism, and possibility. It represents our growth as a company and our unwavering belief in the power of humanity to enact positive change.
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![TRIATHLON STRENGTH TRAINING WITH HOKA ATHLETE ELLIE SALTHOUSE]()
June 07, 2022
It’d be easy to assume that competing in elite triathlon racing is completely aerobic: that training for a 70.3 or
IRONMAN race simply requires dozens of hours of swimming, biking, and running per week. But, while the cardiovascular components can’t be overlooked, HOKA professional triathlete
Ellie Salthouse knows that strength training is crucial is successful (and healthy) training and racing. As a multiple champion of the 70.3 distance, we sat down with Ellie to learn more about the importance of strength training, what her workouts look like, and more.
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![WALKING THE TALK ON NZ's EPIC 3,000 KM NATIONAL WALKING TRAIL]()
April 29, 2022
I’ve always believed that when leading a movement, you might just need to step out into the grey, with confidence, in order to inspire others. People are most likely to change their actions when they see others modelling the behaviours they are being asked to adopt; if I’m not up for doing something, then why should I expect others to be? This is the way I am approaching my new role as Executive Director of New Zealand’s national Te Araroa trail.
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![KEEP CALM AND TRAIN ON]()
April 03, 2022
I am sure there are many people like me that require a goal, a challenge, something they work towards. We don’t need to let things out of our control change this! We just need to RESET. Nic Gill, AB"s strength & conditioning Coach, and HOKA ambassador, gives us his advice on how to keep going when your training and race plans are changed.
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![THE BENEFITS OF CROSS TRAINING WITH LATOYA SHAUNTAY SNELL]()
March 18, 2022
There’s tons of fitness articles and podcasts on the market explaining the benefits of cross-training; I am definitely one of those people that sing a variation of praises about it too. My name is Latoya Shauntay Snell — a multisport athlete, content creator and founder of food and fitness blog Running Fat Chef. I have been a Global Athlete Ambassador for HOKA since 2019. Since 2014 I’ve completed close to 200 running and obstacle course racing events, including 5 ultramarathons and around 25 marathons. An immense amount of credit goes towards incorporating cross training into my regimen.
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![RUNNING THE KEPLER CHALLENGE - WHY WE GET UP AT "CRAZY O'CLOCK"]()
February 20, 2022
Conceived in 1988, the Kepler Challenge has grown to become New Zealand's iconic mountain run. The race location of Te Anau is transformed into the mountain run capital of New Zealand as runners and their supporters descend on the town. This unique atmosphere makes the weekend special for everyone taking part. Perhaps that's why so many runners return year after year to complete another challenge. HOKA Ambassador
Mikki Williden was lucky enough to get an entry and complete this year's race -here's a great recap of how it went down.
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![ANYTIME BULLETPROOFING]()
February 06, 2022
Want to feel bullet proof and remain injury free this season? Nicholas Gill is the All Blacks Strength & Conditioning Coach; Associate Professor at the University of Waikato; and a top 10 Age Group IMNZ finisher. Here are his top 'bullet proofing' exercises to include in every athlete's training program.
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![KNOW NO LIMITS WITH HOKA ATHLETE ANNIE HUGHES]()
January 10, 2022
For many young athletes, becoming a professional in your chosen sport is a dream come true. No one wake up
Annie Hughes then, because as one of our newest athletes, Annie’s living her high school dream. Annie’s professional ultrarunning career is no walk in the park, though – winning the grueling
Leadville 100 and
Moab 240 (that’s miles, by the way) takes an incredible amount of dedication, training, and planning. We sat down with Annie to learn more about her background with mountain running, how she tackles these epic races, and what she’s looking forward to next.
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![RUNNING ON INSULIN - ULTRA RUNNING WITH DIABETES]()
December 12, 2021
My journey with T1D has been hugely transformational in a very positive way so far. Hence I have decided to really test my capabilities as an athlete and T1 Diabetic while fundraising for the organisation who helps others like me. I have chosen to compete in the Tarawera 102km Ultramarathon as a way of testing my body to its absolute limit, physically, mentally and ‘diabetically’.
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