How to Choose Your First 10K Race
You have decided to take on a new challenge by running your first 10K. Congratulations! Once you have made that decision, another question often comes up: how do …
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Find advice on competitions and everything related to performance in running, including road races, marathons, and trail running.
First 10K Race: Training, Pacing, Fueling, and Recovery Tips to Smash Your PR
Signed up for your first 10K? Or you have already raced the distance and you want to drop your time? A 10K is approachable, but it is still …
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Trail Running at Night: How to Train, Sleep Better, and Nail Your Race
In trail running, races can happen entirely overnight, or partly. Everything changes depending on whether you spend the whole night outside, run in the evening, or start before …
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How to Prevent Muscle Cramps in Trail Running and Ultra Races: 6 Proven Tips
Training for a trail race? Huge respect, that is a real challenge. During your build-up or on race day, you might run into muscle cramps. They tend to …
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Personalized Running Training Plan, Build Fitness and Nail Race Day
You’ve signed up for your next race and set a goal. Just finish? Break 3 hours in the marathon? Or simply enjoy yourself on race day? There’s no …
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UTMB strategy: Tips and course breakdown
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 …
Post-marathon or long effort recovery
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 …
Energy gels or bars? Making the right choice
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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How to Avoid Cramps During a Marathon? 5 Tips
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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How to warm up before a running session or a race?
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 validity of the medical certificate in running (to participate in a race in France)
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. …
Managing jet lag before a race
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 …