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Differences between trail running and road running
When you love running it doesn’t really matter much where you do it, on the road or trail, as long as you’re running. But what are the differences between road and trail running? Is one better for ...

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What is trail running?
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 a...

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HOW TO PREPARE FOR AN ULTRA TRAIL
HOW TO PREPARE FOR AN ULTRA TRAIL
Running an ultra is the holy grail for many runners, a dream that often seems unattainable. Like all ultra-endurance events, an ultra-trail is demanding and requi...

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HOW TO MANAGE YOUR EFFORT IN TRAIL RUNNING
HOW TO MANAGE YOUR EFFORT IN TRAIL RUNNING
Have you put your name down for your first trail running race? Were you tempted by a longer distance or an ultra trail? With tips from Franco...

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HOW TO RUN WITH POLES
HOW TO RUN WITH POLES
When trail running on steep terrain, it can be more efficient to use a technique using both your legs and your arms to help get you up and downhills. One techniq...

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HOW TO DRINK WHEN TRAIL RUNNING?
HOW SHOULD YOU DRINK WHEN TRAIL RUNNING?
Proper hydration is important not only when you’re out trail running but in everyday life as well. As an endurance sport that takes you into the ...