Inspiration

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]