Running Supply with Cole Townsend

Running Supply with Cole Townsend

Digging Running, and Other Things: An Interview with Alex Zono

The Cape Town trail runner is best known for his iconic "I Dig Running" hat and beautiful prints, bold colors, and cute illustrations. I chatted with Alex over email about his design background.

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Feb 06, 2026
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The Cape Town trail runner is best known for his iconic “I Dig Running” hat and beautiful prints, bold colors, and cute illustrations. I virtually sat down with Alex over email to ask about his design background, how he got started in running, and the story behind his iconic-to-me brand.

How would you describe yourself?

I’m a designer and trail runner bas…

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