Basic endurance in trail running: the essential concept for long-term progress Basic endurance in trail running is a term you will quickly hear about when you start getting interested in the sport! In this discipline, as in many endurance sports, we tend to think that progress m... 12 Jun 2025
Vertical kilometre: understanding, training and performing uphill The vertical kilometre, or KV for those in the know, is undoubtedly one of the most brutal aspects of trail running. Short distance, huge elevation gain, no room for approximation. On a vertical kilom... 12 Feb 2025
understand daily energy expenditure and optimise it Daily energy expenditure refers to your body's total energy consumption for its daily activities. Because yes, every day, whether you're sitting at your desk, out cycling or in the middle of a trail r... 8 Jan 2025
Cramps after physical effort: understanding them better to avoid them Cramps after physical effort: understanding them better to avoid them Every athlete suffers from cramp at one point or another during a sports training programme. While it can sometimes be alleviate... 31 Oct 2024
Running at altitude: a different approach to improving your endurance Our tips for running in the mountains Have you ever felt out of breath from the very first steps in the mountains, even though you felt in top form when you arrived? It’s not a lack of training, but s... 16 Oct 2024
Running economy: how can you run faster whilst using less energy? Understanding running economy to improve your performance Running economy refers to the ability to use the least amount of energy to maintain a given pace . Put simply, at the same speed, some runners... 1 Oct 2024
Streak running: focus on this daily challenge Streak running: focus on this daily challenge Streak running, or combining motivation with intelligent effort management “Streak running” – two words that have been exciting the running community for ... 13 Sept 2024
Preparing for your first trail race Everything you need to know about the ideal training programme to cross the finish line... and want to do it again! Preparing for your first trail run often involves a lot of excitement, a touch of un... 12 Sept 2024
Improving your breathing whilst running Our techniques and tips for breathing effectively whilst running Improving your breathing whilst running is one of the most effective ways to build endurance, manage your effort more effectively and r... 18 Jul 2024
Sport and stretching: basic information you need to know Stretching after running is a vast subject! We all know it, we’ve all read and heard it, but sometimes we struggle to apply this principle! However, stretching is an integral part of physical preparat... 6 May 2024