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Trail running
IT band syndrome (TFL): understand and prevent this running injury
24 Feb. 2026
Trail running
Time limit for the UTMB® 2025
To get a full picture of the UTMB® courses, you need to know the time required to complete each event and be ranked among the finishers. Time limit for each...
02 Jul. 2025
Trail running
What are the cut-off times for the UTMB® 2025?
One of the features of UTMB® courses, as with many trail races, is having cut-off times. Find below the key things to know about these time limits....
02 Jul. 2025
Trail running
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, but also on your sensitivity to...
02 Jul. 2025
Trail running
How many ITRA points or what Index do you need for the UTMB?
Dreaming of running the UTMB®? Until 2021, you had to accumulate ITRA points by finishing several qualifying races. Since 2022, that system has changed: the organisation introduced a...
25 Jun. 2025
Trail running
UTMB®: the race and 2025 distances
If your goal is to run the UTMB, knowing the race inside out is essential. This means getting to grips with the available routes, the history of the event, and the...
25 Jun. 2025
Trail running
What to drink during a trail: our tips for staying well hydrated
23 Jun. 2025
Trail running
Running a trail in the heat: the right habits
16 Jun. 2025
Trail running
Blisters in trail: how to avoid and treat them
10 Jun. 2025
Trail running
Is it a good idea to run without socks?
24 May. 2025
Trail running
Stress fracture and running: everything you need to know
12 May. 2025
Trail running
Everything you need to know about runner's tendinitis
28 Apr. 2025
Trail running
How to choose your rain gear for trail
28 Apr. 2025
Trail running
How to dress for trail running?
16 Apr. 2025
Trail running
How to choose the right trail socks: our essential tips
15 Apr. 2025
Trail running
Trail headlamp: how to choose the right one
07 Apr. 2025
Trail running
Trail and health: benefits and risks to consider
04 Apr. 2025
Trail running
Progressing on trail descents: tips and training to apply
01 Apr. 2025
Trail running
How to choose your trail jacket: the complete guide
31 Mar. 2025
Trail running
Running your first trail: the guide to a successful adventure
27 Mar. 2025
Trail running
Ankle sprain: mistakes to avoid
26 Mar. 2025
Trail running
How to choose your trail shorts?
24 Mar. 2025
Trail running
How to improve your endurance in running
28 Feb. 2025
Trail running
What is the optimal cadence for running (spm)?
22 Feb. 2025
Trail running
Running in shorts in winter: good or bad idea?
17 Feb. 2025
Trail running
How to properly prepare your feet for an ultra-trail?
03 Feb. 2025
Trail running
How to nail your ultra-trail preparation?
28 Jan. 2025
Trail running
The hardest ultra-trail in the world: the Barkley
24 Jan. 2025
Conseils équipement
What kit should you choose for winter running?
24 Jan. 2025
Trail running
Ultra-trail: everything you need to know about race distances
20 Jan. 2025
Trail running
10 gift ideas for a trail runner
30 Jul. 2024
Trail running
What to eat before an Ultra Trail? - Nutrition in the preceding weeks
The nutrition plan for Ultra Trail preparation enters a critical phase during the two weeks before the race. This period must be handled carefully and it must...
11 Jul. 2024
Randonnée et alpinisme
Can you hike in trail shoes?
04 Jul. 2024
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