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Can you hike in trail shoes?
22 May. 2026
Training plan to complete your UTMB® 2025
To succeed in your UTMB® training, you need to set up a sort of calendar or schedule. This should be built backwards from the race date and will allow you to manage...
02 Jul. 2025
Aid stations and nutrition during the UTMB®
Among the aid and support services provided by the UTMB® organisation, the nutrition aid stations are among the most important and should allow you to stick to...
02 Jul. 2025
Time limit for the UTMB® 2025
To fully understand the UTMB® courses, it is essential to know the times required to finish the event in order to be ranked among the finishers. Time limit for each...
02 Jul. 2025
What are the cut-off times for the UTMB® 2025?
One of the features of UTMB® routes, as with many trails, is the use of cut-off times. Find out below the key things you need to know about these time limits....
02 Jul. 2025
UTMB®: Sleeping during the race
Managing sleep during an endurance race is always a delicate matter. It will depend on your experience with this type of event and your training programme, as well as...
02 Jul. 2025
How many ITRA points or what Index do you need for the UTMB?
Dreaming of taking part in the UTMB®? Until 2021, you had to accumulate ITRA points by completing several qualifying races. Since 2022, this system has changed: the organisation has put in...
25 Jun. 2025
UTMB®: the race and 2025 distances
If your goal is to run the UTMB, knowing the race inside out is essential. That means understanding the different possible routes, the history of the event, and the...
25 Jun. 2025
What to drink during a trail: our tips for staying well hydrated
23 Jun. 2025
Running a trail in the heat: the right habits
16 Jun. 2025
Blisters in trail: how to avoid and treat them
10 Jun. 2025
Is it a good idea to run without socks?
24 May. 2025
Stress fractures and running: everything you need to know
12 May. 2025
Everything you need to know about runner's tendinitis
28 Apr. 2025
How to choose your rain gear for trail
28 Apr. 2025
How to dress for a trail?
16 Apr. 2025
How to choose the right trail socks: our essential tips
15 Apr. 2025
Trail headlamp: how to choose the right one
07 Apr. 2025
Trail and health: benefits and risks to consider
04 Apr. 2025
Improving downhill trail running: tips and training to apply
01 Apr. 2025
How to choose your trail jacket: the complete guide
31 Mar. 2025
Running your first trail: the guide to a successful adventure
27 Mar. 2025
Ankle sprain: mistakes to avoid
26 Mar. 2025
How to choose your trail shorts?
24 Mar. 2025
How to improve your endurance in running
28 Feb. 2025
What is the optimal cadence for running (spm)?
22 Feb. 2025
Running in shorts in winter: good or bad idea?
17 Feb. 2025
How to properly prepare your feet for an ultra-trail?
03 Feb. 2025
How to nail your ultra-trail preparation?
28 Jan. 2025
The hardest ultra-trail in the world: the Barkley
24 Jan. 2025
Ultra-trail: everything you need to know about race distances
20 Jan. 2025
10 gift ideas for a trail runner
30 Jul. 2024
What to eat before an Ultra Trail? - Nutrition in the preceding weeks
The dietary preparation regime for an Ultra Trail will enter a critical phase during the two weeks before the race. This period must be managed carefully and must...
11 Jul. 2024
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