Inspiration
Ultracycling: when things don’t go as planned with Louisa Moreau
By Laurène Philippot

In this episode of the podcast, I spoke to Louisa Moreau about her first ultra bike race, which didn’t go at all as she’d imagined… Watch the video interview Listen to the podcast Episode summary Louisa Moreau’s first ultra-cycling experience was harder, more intense and more confusing than she had imagined. In this episode, she […]

Chamonix-Zermatt mountain bike crossing with Morgane Jonnier
By Laurène Philippot

In this episode of the podcast, I welcome Morgane Jonnier, professional Enduro mountain biker, who crossed Chamonix-Zermatt in five days with her friend Sophie Riva. Watch the video interview Listen to the podcast Episode summary Morgane Jonnier, a professional mountain biker, former gendarme and enthusiast of a life on the move, talks in this episode […]

The year women redefine ultracycling
By Geneviève Healey

Long perceived as a male bastion, ultracycling is now undergoing a quiet but determined transformation. In recent years, various organizations have launched initiatives to increase female participation in their events. Initially timid, these actions have grown in scope, and the year 2025 has confirmed this shift with frank and assertive gestures. From the inside, we […]

A musher’s life with Violaine Girard Grau [Portraits of Valais women] [Portraits de Valaisannes
By Laurène Philippot

In this special episode of the podcast, I welcome Violaine Girard-Grau, a passionate musher with an impressive track record who organizes activities for the general public with her pack of huskies. Watch the video interview Listen to the podcast Episode summary Musher and founder ofAlpes’ Huskies, Violaine Girard-Grau devotes her life to her dogs and […]

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 […]