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 …
Category: Competition advice
Find advice on competitions and everything related to performance in running, including road races, marathons, and trail running.
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 …
When do I run a half-marathon in preparation for a marathon?
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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The Yasso 10x800m session for the marathon: myth or reality?
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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Maximizing your week before a race
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, a winning strategy?
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 …
Split times for a marathon 42.195km and other speeds
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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Endurance Index in running
Endurance is the ability to sustain a given effort for a given time. The more endurance you have, the longer you can sustain an effort. In running, a …