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Take your trail running to new heights with the Merrell Long Sky 2.
Developed in the Merrell Test Lab with the help of elite athletes like our August Gear Giveaway partner, Rachel (AKA @rachrunsworld), the Long Sky 2 delivers a quick-drying, grippy, well-fitted experience on all types of terrain.
👇See details below for how to enter the August Gear Giveaway...👇
As a professional trail runner, Rachel’s go-to shoe pick is the Merrell Long Sky 2.
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👟“These shoes are light enough to feel quick on the trail but they still offer some support for my feet," says Rachel.
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👟 "The grip on these shoes is great, too, so even on slick trails I still have good traction."
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👟"The draining system in these shoes is also awesome, I actually love creek crossings and splashing through streams because these shoes drain so well."
👟Fun fact about the Merrell Long Sky 2:👟
Rachel helped design them during the prototype phase!
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🏃♀️“Merrell has a really cool section of the company called Merrell Test Lab where they send shoe prototypes to their athletes to test out," says Rachel.
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🏃♀️"We run in them, give feedback, then the shoe developers make another prototype to send out to us and the process begins again until we find the perfect match."
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🏃♀️"I actually got to give some input and help make these shoes so they're really fun for me to run in."
Here’s how you can win a brand new pair of Merrell Long Sky 2 trail running shoes:
BONUS ENTRIES: Share our post in your story and tag @weeviews, tag a runner friend in the comments, or write a review on our website after you’ve signed up!
Giveaway contest will close at the end of August 2023!
As an active kid, playing several sports, Rachel found running from an early age, and her talent was immediately apparent to the adults around her.
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“My elementary PE coach was the men's cross country coach at the high school I would go to," says Rachel.
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"He recognized my talent and love for running when I was in elementary school and he always encouraged me to do cross country when I got into high school."
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🏃♀️ Rachel's path to Texas XC State Champion
Once she reached high school, Rachel was a 3x 5A Texas State Champ! Winning 2010 Nike Nationals and placing as the runner up in Foot Locker Cross Country Champs, Rachel went on to run at Baylor in her college years.
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After Baylor as a 6x All American, she made the Olympic Trials for Steeplechase in 2016 and made her first USA senior team in XC. In 2021, Rachel switched to trails!
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🏃♀️ As a trail runner, Rachel has accomplished quite a lot!
Running professionally at a high level requires athletes to have a strong connection to their reason for running.
🏃♀️ Rachel’s “why” is twofold:
“I love pushing myself and testing my limits," says Rachel.
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"My faith is also super important to me so running has always been a way for me to connect with God and use a gift He's given me. I hope I've been able to inspire and help others through that gift!”
Favorite places to trail run in the U.S. and abroad:
Tips for road runners looking to try trails:
Fun facts about Rachel:
Congratulations to our July winner!
Tara Cox won the brand new pair of Hoka Mach 5s we gave away with Hannah (@runthismomlife)! Enjoy those fresh kicks, Tara, and welcome to the WeeViews community!
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Here’s how you can win a brand new pair of Merrell Long Sky 2 trail running shoes:
BONUS ENTRIES: Share our post in your story and tag @weeviews, tag a runner friend in the comments, or write a review on our website after you’ve signed up!
Giveaway contest will close at the end of August 2023!
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