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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...

HOW TO CHOOSE A RUNNING BACKPACK   Backpacks or hydration packs have become an essential item for trail running. However, they are hardly used at all in road running or marathons. Why is...

HOW TO CHOOSE A RUNNING JACKET ? Don’t want the wind, snow or rain to keep you from getting out for a run? As soon as the temperature drops or the weather deteriorates, you’re going to n...

HOW DO I CLEAN MY RUNNING SHOES? Washing your running shoes is not just a question of aesthetics. It’s also about hygiene and durability. In this article we’ll give you some practical ad...

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...

HOW TO PREPARE YOUR TRAIL RUNNING PACK So, you’ve found the right trail running shoes and chosen your trail running pack, now you just have to decide what to put in it. Try not to fill i...

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...

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 ...

HOW TO CLEAN WATER BOTTLES, FLASKS AND BLADDERS Regardless of your activity, good hydration is essential.To avoid dehydration, water is an essential element that can’t be neglected in your pre...