Golden Harper is a lifelong runner and the founder of Altra Running Shoes.
He ran his first marathon at age 10 (3:08:05) and holds the world’s best for a 12-year-old in the marathon at 2:45:34.
After growing up working in his family’s running store, he studied Exercise Science (with a focus on running technique & running injuries) at Brigham Young University, where he was an All-American Cross-Country runner.
His experience as a runner, combined with his education in proper running technique and biomechanics, led him to develop the world’s first foot-shaped, cushioned, zero-drop shoes.