By Brennan Humphreys

I recently went for an early morning run with my good friend and trail enthusiast Andrew. We did a few quick miles on the trails at Johnston Woods, and afterwards Andrew was gracious enough to share a bit about himself as a runner, as well as some of his favorite gear from Terra.

Describe yourself as a runner, Andrew.

Inconsistent! I opt for the trails. I like feeling the trail--not to be too hippie, but I like feeling one with nature, in touch with the whole experience.

What animal do you most identify with when you run?

Given my last name, I have to say tiger. I’m known as Crouching Tiger in a past life.

What’s your favorite running spot in Cleveland?

Does here count? When I want to go for a run in the evening, I’ll drive ten minutes just to go to Johnston Woods so I can get a good 3-mile loop in.

What are your preferred shoes?

I’m really enjoying my Altra Lone Peaks for trail running. I prefer running in my Lone Peaks so that I’m getting the protection that I need from the hard rocks and roots, but I’m also getting the full feel of the trail. When I run on the Greenway, I wear my Altra Torin 4.5s. I don’t like the feeling of pounding on the concrete, but the cushion on my Torins helps with that.

Favorite running accessory

Intimate or otherwise? I’ll say SAXX underwear. It’s really important.

Favorite outdoor activity besides running

Either yoga on the dock at Johnston Woods, or hammocking.

Favorite CC&M  drink?

Cloud Brew!

If you could run with any famous person?

Chris Evans, as Captain America

Anything else you’d like to share about the Lone Peak?

I like that I get all the protection I need. I never hurt from these shoes. My toes are able to spread out, and I can really feel the trail while I’m running on it, so that I can keep balance. It’s incredible, how you can get both/and: all the protection you need while also feeling the trail!

Andrew runs in the Altra Lone Peak 5, a trail shoe that we carry in both men’s and women’s sizes. Like Altras road running shoes, the Lone Peaks have a 0mm heel-to-toe drop for a balanced, natural ride, and their foot-shaped toebox helps your foot move like it’s meant to, while still providing exceptional protection and traction.