Two Souls, One Trail: Exploring the Outdoors with Your Partner
When we think about February as the month of love, it is easy to focus on the more Hollywood-style romance: dinner dates, chocolate strawberries, or binge-watching your favourite rom-coms.
While there is certainly nothing wrong with that at all, we’d like to propose a fresh perspective this month—one that focuses on ways to strengthen your connection with your partner in a way that is healthy and beneficial for you both.
That is why we’ve done our research, and we bring you five reasons why exploring the great outdoors with your partner is something to try this month—and every month thereafter!
The Benefits of Outdoor Activity
By now, many of us understand the benefits that nature has on our bodies and mindset. After all, we are organic beings who require sunlight, fresh air, and calmness—something nature offers in abundance.
We are also physical beings who thrive on moving our bodies, getting our heart rates up, and working out those muscles.
Being outdoors in nature is the easiest way to achieve all of the above! Not to mention, it’s a free activity that can be enjoyed by all in various forms.
Why Should Partners Enjoy Time in Nature Together?
1. Shared Experiences Promote Stronger Bonds
There is nothing more beautiful than the breathtaking scenes that nature has to offer.
From cascading waterfalls to lush greenery, nature is a sight to behold! Being able to share these sights with another person is always such a beautiful experience—one that can be remembered fondly for years to come.
2. Prioritise Mental Health
As we mentioned, nature has multiple healing properties, and its ability to alleviate stress and promote clarity can deeply improve one’s mental health.
Therefore, improving your mental health with your partner is a key method to ensuring that both individuals have the mental capacity to foster a strong relationship together.
3. Improve Your Physical Health
Just like mental health, physical health is also an important aspect of wellness to focus on.
Doing this together as a couple shows that partners are willing to put in the work to ensure healthy habits and a healthy body.
4. Disconnect from Modern Life Together
By sharing outdoor adventures with your partner, it’s a great way to disconnect from the digital demands of modern life—especially if both of you spend the majority of your day working on digital devices.
Being out in nature together allows you to disconnect from the world and reconnect with each other. It’s the perfect opportunity to share some alone time or talk about whatever’s been on your mind lately.
5. Share The Motivation and Achievements
Many studies have shown the benefits of working on physical fitness with a partner, as it increases your motivation to perform better and push yourself to new limits.
When you embark on outdoor adventures with your partner, whether it’s a hike or trail run, you have someone who can hold you accountable for your goals—and also someone to celebrate with when you reach them!
Feeling Motivated To Take On The Great Outdoors With Your Love?
Now that you’ve read about all the amazing benefits of exploring the great outdoors with your partner, you’ll need the right footwear to get started!
We’ve got two recommendations that will keep your feet supported and give you that adorable matchy moment!
The Morphlite Range
This footwear style is perfect for those looking to enjoy road-to-trail outdoor activities. With its dual-action technology, the Morphlite range ensures a well-supported and cushioned foot on any chosen path!
Featuring the best running shoe foam and custom lug patterns dispersed throughout the centre of the sole, you can soar on the roads while still feeling confident enough to take on rugged trails. Furthermore, the internal booties provide a locked-in fit, offering you the stability you need across terrains.
And, not forgetting the stunning colourways available for both ladies and gents. With this style, ladies can rock the Morphlite in our White/Frost Blue and gents can sport the Sea/Dazzle for a little matchy moment on the trails!
The Speed Arc Matis Range
For couples looking to tackle bountiful mountain hikes together, the Speed Arc Matis is the footwear of choice!
Featuring propulsive FlexPlate™ technology and FloatPro™ Foam cushioning, your feet can soar towards the sky as you make your ascent.
This unique design also transitions seamlessly from roads to trails, making it that much easier to smash those outdoor goals. The aim with the Speed Arc Matis was to change the perception of hiking altogether. No longer do you need overly bulky hiking boots—instead, this new design offers lightweight comfort paired with a nylon Flexplate for a dynamic underfoot experience!
This style is currently available in four colours for men and one colour for ladies, with more exciting colour options coming soon!
Share Your Adventure With Us!
Now that you have all the reasons to enjoy the outdoors with your partner, as well as the footwear recommendations from us, we want to hear your story!
Post your routes, share those beautiful sights on socials, and tell us all about the benefits you’ve experienced when hiking with your partner.
