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Maternity, burn-out and ultra-distance – Finding balance with Sandie Caminada
By Laurène Philippot

In this episode of La Sportive Outdoor, I welcomed Sandie Caminada to talk about motherhood, ultra-distance, burn-out… And life change! Listen to the podcast Watch the interview Episode summary In this episode, we delve into the world of Sandie Caminada. A former manager in a marketing and digital strategy consultancy in Paris, she radically transformed […]

How to train without risk of injury? 5 tips and advice
By Chloé Kappler

Whatever your level, training also means knowing how to prevent injury. Poor recovery, imperfect technique or a poorly managed training load can quickly lead to injury. To continue progressing without injury, it’s essential to adopt the right reflexes. 1. Gradually increase your training load The aim of training is to subject the body to constraints […]

Photographing mountains and wildlife with Sophie Dunajev
By Laurène Philippot

In this podcast episode, I welcome Sophie Dunajev, a photographer based in the Haute-Tarentaise who specializes in mountain photography, with its landscapes and wildlife. Listen to the episode Watch the interview Episode summary For Sophie Dunajev, photography is not an end in itself, but the extension of a visceral need to live at altitude. In […]

The story of spatial sexism
By Léa Barnel

The practice of running outdoors, far from being a neutral act, reveals the profound inequalities that still govern our occupation of public space. Between historical heritage and social conditioning, running for a woman becomes a veritable political gesture of self-appropriation. A short introduction in comics Fear education and differentiated socialization Running is one of the […]

Outdoor sports: how to protect your skin from the sun with dermatologist Stéphanie Leclerc-Mercier
By Laurène Philippot

In this episode, I welcome dermatologist Dr. Stéphanie Leclerc-Mercier to talk about outdoor sports, skin and sun protection. A rich learning experience! Listen to the podcast Watch the interview Episode summary Dermatologist and passionate runner, Dr. Stéphanie Leclerc-Mercier deciphers the challenges of sun protection for athletes. Between preconceived ideas and technical advice, she provides the […]

Laugavegur Trail (Iceland) – My experience of an autonomous trek
By Clara Quantin

If there’s one country I’ve always dreamed of exploring on foot, it’s Iceland. A land of fire, ice and wind, it has always amazed me. Last July, I finally set foot in the capital, Reykjavik, before embarking on one of the country’s most mythical trails in total autonomy: the Laugavegur trail, over 80 kilometers between […]

Huawei FreeClip 2 test – Great all-round headphones
By Laurène Philippot

Here’s my review of the Huawei Freeclip 2, an open earphone with an innovative clip design. After several weeks of intensive testing, here’s my full review of these earphones, suitable for both everyday and sports use. My summary What I liked What I liked less How do you use the Huawei Freeclip 2? These headphones […]

Women’s trail running: understanding your body to perform with Justine Pierron
By Laurène Philippot

In this episode of the podcast, I welcomed sports coach Justine Pierron to talk about trail running for women: training for women, female physiology, taking the menstrual cycle into account… We tackled a whole range of subjects without any taboos! Listen to the podcast Watch the video interview Episode summary In the latest episode of […]

Zwift Cog and Click test – My full review
By Laurène Philippot

I tested the Zwift Cog & Click, a solution designed to simplify gear shifting on home trainers. Here’s my full review of this system, which I’ve installed on my home trainer and with which I’ve already done many Zwift sessions. My summary What I liked What I liked less How can Zwift Cog & Click […]