{"id":12512,"date":"2023-09-02T15:42:25","date_gmt":"2023-09-02T14:42:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/?p=12512"},"modified":"2023-09-04T14:38:09","modified_gmt":"2023-09-04T13:38:09","slug":"adidas-terrex-free-hiker-2-0-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/adidas-terrex-free-hiker-2-0-review\/","title":{"rendered":"adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2.0 hiking shoe review"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:192.1200750469%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:149.92679355783%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:149.92679355783%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:149.92679355783%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:66.69921875%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:149.92679355783%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>A good pair of hiking shoes are worth their weight in gold. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So when I had the opportunity to test out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adidas.co.uk\/terrex-free-hiker-2.0-hiking-shoes\/HQ8396.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.adidas.co.uk\/terrex-free-hiker-2.0-hiking-shoes\/HQ8396.html\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\">adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2.0 hiking shoes<\/a>, I jumped at the chance!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A few months earlier, I had seen the hiking shoes on the adidas website and I thought at the time how cool they looked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I prefer hiking shoes that look and feel like a trail running shoe but perform like a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adidas.co.uk\/outdoor-women-shoes\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.adidas.co.uk\/outdoor-women-shoes\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\">hiking shoe<\/a>, so I was looking forward to trying these shoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the past I have worn hiking boots (both fabric and leather boots) but I have always found them to be too heavy and bulky on my feet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Free Hiker is a great mix of comfort and trail performance and is a solid offering from adidas in the hiking shoe market. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Before we jump into the review, I&rsquo;d like to extend huge thanks to adidas for gifting me these hiking shoes. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"533\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/adidas-Terrex-Free-Hiker-2.0-533x1024.png\" alt=\"adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2.0\" class=\"wp-image-12698\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/adidas-Terrex-Free-Hiker-2.0-533x1024.png 533w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/adidas-Terrex-Free-Hiker-2.0-156x300.png 156w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/adidas-Terrex-Free-Hiker-2.0-768x1475.png 768w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/adidas-Terrex-Free-Hiker-2.0-500x960.png 500w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/adidas-Terrex-Free-Hiker-2.0-625x1200.png 625w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/adidas-Terrex-Free-Hiker-2.0-150x288.png 150w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/adidas-Terrex-Free-Hiker-2.0.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"533\" height=\"1024\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20533%201024'%3E%3Crect%20width='533'%20height='1024'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2.0\" class=\"wp-image-12698 eager-load\" title=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/adidas-Terrex-Free-Hiker-2.0.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/adidas-Terrex-Free-Hiker-2.0-533x1024.png.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/adidas-Terrex-Free-Hiker-2.0-533x1024.png.webp 533w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/adidas-Terrex-Free-Hiker-2.0-156x300.png.webp 156w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/adidas-Terrex-Free-Hiker-2.0-768x1475.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/adidas-Terrex-Free-Hiker-2.0-500x960.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/adidas-Terrex-Free-Hiker-2.0-625x1200.png.webp 625w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/adidas-Terrex-Free-Hiker-2.0-150x288.png.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/adidas-Terrex-Free-Hiker-2.0.png.webp 1000w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2.0 hiking shoes review<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this review I&rsquo;ll look at the following elements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Fit and comfort<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Traction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Breathability and waterproofing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stability and support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Size and weight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Style<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Durability and protection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&rsquo;s get stuck in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03350-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2.0\" class=\"wp-image-12514\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03350-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03350-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03350-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03350-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03350-640x960.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03350-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03350-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03350-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03350-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03350-683x1024.jpg.webp\" alt=\"adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2.0\" class=\"wp-image-12514 lazyload\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03350-683x1024.jpg.webp 683w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03350-200x300.jpg.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03350-768x1152.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03350-1365x2048.jpg.webp 1365w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03350-640x960.jpg.webp 640w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03350-720x1080.jpg.webp 720w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03350-800x1200.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03350-150x225.jpg.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03350-scaled.jpg.webp 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03350-scaled.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The fit of your hiking shoes is probably one of the most important factors, if not the most important factor to consider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Much like running shoes, you want a pair of hiking shoes that fit correctly and provide the right levels of comfort. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Free Hiker provided just the right amount of cushioning and comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The shoe felt like a glove when I slipped it on my foot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It felt secure and my foot felt protected, and the laces meant the shoe felt tightened evenly around my foot without any gaps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another huge plus was that the Free Hiker required hardly any break in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I was able to wear these shoes from the get-go without any problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I can see a lot of similarities between the Free Hiker shoes and some trail running shoes on the market today. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They are lightweight and agile &ndash; just what you need for lighter hikes and smaller scrambles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/the-best-training-shoes\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"11132\">The best training shoes for your next workout<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03357-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2.0\" class=\"wp-image-12518\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03357-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03357-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03357-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03357-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03357-640x960.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03357-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03357-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03357-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03357-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03357-683x1024.jpg.webp\" alt=\"adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2.0\" class=\"wp-image-12518 lazyload\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03357-683x1024.jpg.webp 683w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03357-200x300.jpg.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03357-768x1152.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03357-1365x2048.jpg.webp 1365w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03357-640x960.jpg.webp 640w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03357-720x1080.jpg.webp 720w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03357-800x1200.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03357-150x225.jpg.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03357-scaled.jpg.webp 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03357-scaled.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Traction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The traction on this hiking shoe is second-to-none.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>adidas has partnered up with Continental for the outsole and the shoe provides a lug design grip that makes hiking on rock, dirt, mud and in the wet a breeze. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I found the grip to be reliable and secure &ndash; it provided an excellent grip for trails and harder terrains alike. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At one point during one of my hikes, it was pouring with rain and I had to navigate down some trails with pretty uneven terrain including loose rocks and stones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I was able to traverse down the hill pretty quickly with these shoes, whereas others in my group had to take it slowly as they were wearing more traditional hiking shoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, I was really impressed with the grip on these shoes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By far the best grip I have experienced on a pair of hiking shoes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/foam-runners\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"12225\">What are foam runners? How to wear + where to buy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Breathability and waterproofing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Free Hiker comes with Gore-Tex lining which did a great job at keeping moisture out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At one point on one of my hikes I accidentally placed my foot into a bog, submerging it in water, yet my foot remained dry for the rest of my hike thanks to the Free Hiker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The shoe&rsquo;s synthetic upper was also great at shedding moisture &ndash; I had no issues with water absorption. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The only downside with a waterproof shoe is breathability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My feet did feel hot and sweaty at the end of a long hike, but this is to be expected in a waterproof shoe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I was grateful for the Gore-Tex lining as we had a fair few rainy hikes, but in the summer months you may want to consider the non-waterproof version of these shoes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/key-hydration-tips-for-runners\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5422\">Hydration and running performance: 4 key hydration tips for runners<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03353-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2.0\" class=\"wp-image-12516\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03353-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03353-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03353-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03353-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03353-640x960.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03353-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03353-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03353-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03353-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03353-683x1024.jpg.webp\" alt=\"adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2.0\" class=\"wp-image-12516 lazyload\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03353-683x1024.jpg.webp 683w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03353-200x300.jpg.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03353-768x1152.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03353-1365x2048.jpg.webp 1365w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03353-640x960.jpg.webp 640w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03353-720x1080.jpg.webp 720w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03353-800x1200.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03353-150x225.jpg.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03353-scaled.jpg.webp 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03353-scaled.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stability and support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Free Hiker offers just the right amount of stability and support without making the shoe too sturdy and heavy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I liked the fact that the shoe felt like a trail running shoe, but also provided my foot with a solid base and reinforced sides (made from EVA foam). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I feel like adidas have purposefully made the Free Hiker to feel like a trail running shoe, offering a soft midsole and plenty of flexion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s a fast-moving shoe that doesn&rsquo;t feel too heavy or overwhelming for your foot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The only downside is that there isn&rsquo;t much support around the ankle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this sense, the Free Hiker isn&rsquo;t a true hiking boot but I don&rsquo;t think it&rsquo;s trying to be one either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are other versions of the Free Hiker that you can purchase that do offer top of the ankle support. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For shorter hikes and less-demanding hikes, the sock-like feel is plenty enough. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/running-books\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"12612\">13 of the best running books to inspire you to run<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03351-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2.0\" class=\"wp-image-12515\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03351-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03351-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03351-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03351-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03351-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03351-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03351-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03351-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 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