Interviews

Climbing and living with endometriosis with Svana Bjarnason
By Laurène Philippot

In this episode of the podcast La Sportive Outdoor, I welcomed French-Icelandic climber Svana Bjarnason to share her story about the disease that affects her: endometriosis. Watch the video interview Listen to the podcast Episode summary In this episode, Svana Bjarnason, a Franco-Icelandic climber on the international circuit, shares a rare testimonial: that of a […]

Trail School: learning to run better, not necessarily more, with Mirabelle Coinus
By Laurène Philippot

In this episode of the podcast, I welcomed Mirabelle Coinus, a coach with the Ecole de Trail label, to talk to us about this method and her approach to training. Watch the video interview Listen to the podcast Episode summary A sports coach and teacher of adapted physical activity, Mirabelle Coinus is a certified École […]

Walking to the rhythm of the yaks with Rosula Blanc [Portraits of Valais women] [Portraits de Valais
By Laurène Philippot

In this podcast episode, I welcome Rosula Blanc, a shepherdess – caravaneer who walks with her yaks and organizes trekking tours with them in the Valais region of Switzerland. Watch the video interview Listen to the podcast Episode summary Rosula Blanc lives in the Val d’Hérens, in the Swiss canton of Valais, surrounded by her […]

Reinventing your sport over the years with Annick Pfetzinger
By Laurène Philippot

In this episode of the podcast, I welcome the bubbly Annick Pfetzinger, a versatile sportswoman always ready for adventure! Watch the video interview Listen to the podcast Episode summary At 64, Annick Pfetzinger embodies a passion for sport that knows no bounds. A former French and history-geography teacher, she devoted over twelve years toultra-trail running, […]

Hiking in Norway’s Jotunheimen with Anne-Lise Collet
By Laurène Philippot

In this podcast episode, I welcome Anne-Lise Collet, who tells us about her hiking experience in Norway’s Jotunheimen National Park. Watch the video interview Listen to the podcast Episode summary Micronutritionist, naturopath and adventure enthusiast Anne-Lise Collethiked Norway’s Jotunheimen National Park with her family. She tells us about her itinerary, her practical advice and the […]

Tanya Naville – Shaking things up with the Femmes en Montagne festival
By Laurène Philippot

In this episode of the podcast, I welcome Tanya Naville, founder of the Femmes en Montagne association and the eponymous film festival. Watch the video interview Listen to the podcast Episode summary Founder and director of the Femmes en Montagne association, Tanya Naville has been spearheading a film festival highlighting women in mountain sports since […]

2150 km on the Via Alpina: Zoé Lemaitre’s solo feminist adventure
By Laurène Philippot

In this podcast episode, I welcome Zoé Lemaitre, who travelled the Via Alpina solo to meet women mountain professionals and make a documentary. Watch the video interview Listen to the podcast Episode summary At the age of 26, Zoé Lemaitre crossed the Alps on foot, from Slovenia to Monaco, following the Via Alpina. Four months […]

Odile Baudrier: 30 years of commitment to an ethical trail open to all
By Laurène Philippot

In this episode of the podcast, I welcome Odile Baudrier, co-founder of the famous Festival des Templiers trail race, which is the oldest trail race in France. She talks about the birth of the event, her commitment to women in running and the fight against doping, as well as her vision of a sustainable and […]

Nouria Newman – Extreme kayaker and adventurer
By Laurène Philippot

In this episode of the podcast, I welcome Nouria Newman, extreme kayaker and leading whitewater adventurer. Watch the video interview Listen to the podcast Episode summary A professional kayaker and a leading figure in whitewater sports, Nouria Newman has made her mark far from artificial ponds. After a career in slalom, she chose the freedom […]