25/05/2026
Altra Athlete Spotlight: Phoebe Thompson
Highlights: 🌟
• 1st Place Female - Light Horse 24hr Ultra, 191km.
• 1st Place Female - Sydreh’s Back2Frontyard Ultra, 216km.
• 3rd Place Female - UP Ultra, 50km.
• 3rd Place Female - Herdy’s Backyard Ultra.
• Cape2Cape Track - 133km.
Why Altra? 🏃♂️
“I was always worried to go to zero drop but was constantly hearing about all the benefits and amazing reviews so I took the leap and I couldn’t be more thankful. It changed my form, increased my speed, increased my ankle strength, I no longer have issues with my feet and toes and the wide toe box allows for all the swelling involved in ultras. Not only that but I was constantly frustrated with brands durability being terrible and I am yet to outrun a pair of Altras, their durability is unmatched.”
Favourite Shoe? 👟
Road:
Vanish Carbon - “An extremely light and fast road shoe that has helped me hit all my PB’s.”
Trail:
Mont Blanc Carbon - “Amazing traction and speed. Great for technical single track trails with the bonus of being lightweight and having some carbon to add speed.”
Your best tip for new runners? 🔥
“Stop thinking about pace and start listening to your body, enjoy the run. Everyone gets caught up on pace and constantly looking at their watch. But once you get out there into nature, slow down and take in what your body is allowing you to do and everything will fall into place, and you’ll truly find the beauty of what running is.”
