The female Zatopek, running in boots – Pace the Nation – Claire Wood

Photo: Pamela Hersch. Illustration: Charlie Ban

Oakton alumna Claire Wood talks about her 10+ years at New Balance and her decision to try something new, professionally. Read more about her career in running shoe design from RunWashington’s 2016 profile of Wood.

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