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Take up the challenge of the Tour du Mont Blanc Cyclo with Estelle Fischer
By Laurène Philippot

In this episode of the podcast, I welcomed Estelle Fischer to tell us about her adventure on the Cyclo du Tour du Mont-Blanc, a legendary cycling race! Listen to the podcast Watch the interview Episode summary In this new episode of the podcast La Sportive Outdoor, we meet Estelle, a cyclist from Alsace who braved […]

Carnets de Claire #6 – The OCC 2025 with the Adaptive team
By Claire Verzaux

Here’s my race report on the OCC 2025 (Orsières-Champex-Chamonix), one of the UTMB races, which I ran as part of Team Adaptive. 5 years Christmas 2020, my mind fragile, imprisoned in my severed body that I don’t accept, eaten away by my toxic suffering that follows me relentlessly… I explode! My spirit falls, shatters and […]

Elite runner: building success without denying yourself with Ariane Wilhem
By Laurène Philippot

Listen to the podcast Watch the video interview Episode summary In this episode, elite Swiss runner Ariane Wilhem describes how she combines her career as an ambulance nurse with a meteoric rise in the world of ultra-endurance. She advocates a practice based on authenticity, collaboration with the body and the search for meaning. A late […]

Natural ways to relieve PCOS
By Anne-Lise Collet

In this article, I suggest some natural ways to relieve PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome), a fairly common but under-diagnosed hormonal disorder. What is PCOS? Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), also known as Stein-Leventhal syndrome, is a common hormonal disorder in women of childbearing age. It is generally characterized by excessive production of androgens (male hormones), menstrual […]

Finding the right position on your bike with Pauline Corlobé
By Laurène Philippot

In this episode of the Sportive Outdoor podcast, I spoke to Pauline Corlobé, former top-level BMX athlete and physiotherapist specializing in bike fitting, to find out all about the adjustments you need to make on your bike to get the right position. Listen to the podcast Watch the video interview Episode summary In this episode, […]

Test Saucony Peregrine 16 – More comfort and better grip!
By Laurène Philippot

In this article, I present my test of the Saucony Peregrine 16, a model I’m particularly fond of for its versatility. After an already very successful version 15, Saucony strikes hard by integrating a Vibram sole and increasing the cushioning of this iconic trail shoe. Here’s my detailed review after several outings on the trails. […]

Cycling alone from Paris to Budapest with Mathilde Sipos
By Laurène Philippot

In this episode of the Sportive Outdoor podcast, I welcomed Mathilde Sipos, better known under the pseudonym En route Mathilde, to share with us the story of her solo cycling trip from Paris to Budapest. Watch the video interview Listen to the podcast Episode summary Mathilde Sipos, better known on Instagram under the pseudonym “En […]

Sporty but sedentary? The hidden risks of the office with Mathilde Mathieu
By Laurène Philippot

In this episode of the podcast La Sportive Outdoor, I spoke to Mathilde Mathieu, a physiotherapist specializing in occupational health, about sedentary lifestyles… Which can totally affect us as sportswomen too! Watch the video interview Listen to the podcast Episode summary In this episode of La Sportive Outdoor, Mathilde Mathieu, a physiotherapist specializing in prevention […]

The annual cut: what are the benefits?
By Chloé Kappler

As the months go by, the sporting year puts the body under constant pressure. Taking an annual break can therefore be very beneficial: I explain why in this article. Why make an annual cut? Endurance sports, such as trail running, give the body little respite. Training hard all year round means exerting a progressive physical […]