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Pregnancy and sport: optimizing your daily diet
By Alice Leveque

Pregnancy is an intense physical adventure, comparable for some to a nine-month marathon. If you’re a sportswoman accustomed to the great outdoors, you already know that nutrition is the fuel of performance. When you’re pregnant, your needs evolve to ensure your baby’s development while maintaining your vitality. I’ll try to give you a few keys […]

Crossing Kyrgyzstan on foot solo with Marion Le Tanneur
By Laurène Philippot

In this episode of the podcast La Sportive Outdoor, I welcome Marion Le Tanneur, who crossed Kyrgyzstan solo on foot over 2,000km and shares this incredible adventure with us. Watch the video interview Listen to the podcast Episode summary Marion Le Tanneur, a 28-year-old native of the Charente region of France, has embarked on a […]

Climbing: going beyond performance with Nina Caprez
By Laurène Philippot

In this episode of the podcast La Sportive Outdoor, I welcome Swiss climber Nina Caprez, who recently published her autobiography La Voie devant Soi and shares her journey with us. Watch the interview Listen to the podcast Episode summary In this latest episode of La Sportive Outdoor, we delve into the inspiring journey of professional […]

The ultimate guide to choosing your trekking, bivouac and bikepacking tent
By Emma Karslake

Finding the ideal tent for hiking, bivouacking or bikepacking is a subtle art of compromise. Self-supporting or not, light weight, volume when folded, wind resistance or waterproofness… Every technical criterion counts, but the best choice remains an individual one. In this comprehensive guide, I’ll help you choose the right tent for your practice and your […]

Breathwork: better breathing to boost sport and energy with Candie Trier
By Laurène Philippot

In this episode of the podcast La Sportive Outdoor, I welcomed Candie Trier, certified breathwork coach, to explain in more detail what this technique consists of. Watch the video interview Listen to the podcast Episode summary In today’s podcast episode, we take a look at breathwork. To decipher this method, I’ve invited Candie Trier, a […]

Self-sufficient hiking through the Alps on the Hexatrek with Camille Monjaret
By Laurène Philippot

In this episode of the podcast La Sportive Outdoor, I welcomed Camille Monjaret to talk about her self-supported trek on a 300km section of the Hexatrek. Watch the video interview Listen to the podcast Episode summary In this new episode of the podcast La Sportive Outdoor, we meet Camille Monjaret, a 45-year-old enthusiast of independent […]

Outdoor sport: why do women come together?
By Julie Kermarrec

Faced with the persistent obstacles to outdoor sports, more and more women are choosing to practice with others. These non-mixed groups are redefining the codes of practice by placing safety, solidarity and trust at the heart of the sporting experience. Insecurity, sexism, a different approach to competition… so many reasons for women to get together […]

Strength training for trail running with Manon Chabourlin
By Laurène Philippot

Watch the video interview Listen to the podcast Episode summary In this latest episode of La Sportive Outdoor, we delve into the heart of a subject often overlooked by runners, but which is nonetheless fundamental: muscle strengthening. To talk about it, I welcome Manon Chabourlin, aka Manamove on Instagram, sports physiotherapist and passionate trail runner. […]

Documenting adventure: being a media woman on expedition with Margault Demasles
By Laurène Philippot

In this episode of the podcast La Sportive Outdoor, I welcome Margault Demasles, journalist, photographer and editor, who is going on an expedition as a media woman. Watch the video interview Listen to the podcast Podcast summary In this episode of La Sportive Outdoor, we meet Margault Demasles, a woman of many hats: journalist, photographer […]