Our Advices
Learn how to become a trail runner with our advice sheets...
What is trail running?
3 min
Have you decided to take up trail running, but this sport seems difficult, technical or even dangerous? Do you think that you can only do it high in the mountains over long distances? What actually is trail running?
Why adopt a trail running diet?
5 min
Having a healthy and balanced everyday diet is always a guarantee of good health. A sports enthusiast's diet must also meet the needs of physical exertion. Adapt your diet for trail running using these few simple nutritional guidelines.
How do you run uphill?
5 min
When you begin trail running, running uphill often seems too hard or even frightening. We often try to run too quickly and explode. How do you improve your uphill technique? With these few invaluable tips, you'll see that it's easier than it seems!
Running downhill
4 min
Have you acquired a good technique and endurance for running uphill? Climbing up and up, have you reached the summit? You are going to have to think about coming back down again. That's one of the joys of trail running! Here's our advice for knowing how to run downhill, while taking advantage of the terrain.
Warming up before a race
4 min
Race day You have been following your trail running training plan to the letter for months. You have taken care to prepare physically, to the point of adapting your diet for endurance. You have picked up your race number. There is only one step left before starting along the trails: the warm-up.
Trail running training in the city
4 min
Do you live and work in the city? Are you looking to prepare for a trail run? Even with busy working weeks, you can define a suitable training plan. Here's our advice for planning and organizing your trail running training well. A few exercises on the stairs will also help you prepare physically.
What equipment do you need for trail running?
5 min
Have you found a good pair of trail running shoes? Are you used to your running apparel and do you know how to use your GPS cardio watch? When trail running, only bring the essentials to remain light without neglecting your safety. Here's our advice for preparing your safety kit!
Running in the snow
3 min
It's winter, the snow has turned the mountains white and yet you don't want to put away your trail running shoes? Are you looking to stay fit or simply keep on enjoying the pleasure of running? No problem! Here's our advice to go running in the snow. Why not? Preparing for a white trail?
How should you drink when trail running?
4 min
Good hydration when trail running limits cramps, avoids injuries like tendinitis, and prevents soreness. An endurance sport at the heart of nature, trail running requires correct hydration. Don't find it easy to drink when running? Here's our advice.
Recovery after a trail run
4 min
Everything went well: you've finished the race! Whenever you cross the finish line, think about your recovery by hydrating and replenishing your energy. Are your legs a bit stiff? Feel sore? We are going to relieve it all.
