Find advice on competitions and everything related to performance in running, including road races, marathons, and trail running.
You are registered for the UTMB? And you’re wondering how to manage your effort on this extraordinary course and race? We will give you our advice to succeed …
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A marathon is a demanding race for the body! This is true for a marathon, but also for a long trail or road race. You’ve just crossed the …
Opinions often vary when it comes to nutrition during exertion. On one side, there are proponents of energy bars; on the other, advocates for gels. But what exactly …
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Are you preparing for a marathon? Congratulations on this challenge! During your preparation or the marathon itself, you might encounter muscle cramps. Indeed, everyone faces this issue, whether …
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Before engaging in a race or a training session, such as Maximal Aerobic Speed (MAS) or interval training, it is crucial to execute an adequate warm-up. A thorough …
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The medical certificate of non-contraindication for competitive running is a mandatory requirement for participating in an official race in France or for joining a club in the country. …
Are you planning to participate in a race in another country or in a location with a significant time difference? This situation often leads to the well-known challenge …
Before an important competition, it is tempting to do a final test to reassure yourself or take advantage of your fitness to improve your personal record. If you …
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This session was popularized by American Bart Yasso, the head of the influential Runner’s World magazine. It’s claimed that from a session consisting of 10 repetitions of 800 …
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Is the race coming up this weekend? Congratulations on the preparation you have done so far! Everything may not have gone as planned, or on the contrary, you …
The negative split is a strategy that is coming back to the forefront with Eliud Kipchoge’s marathon world record. Let’s see together what it is and how this …
Use this split time calculator to quickly get an idea of your expectations for running, depending on what time you are aiming for. The marathon distance is 42195m …
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