Here’s a test of theInsta360 GO Ultra, a tiny action camera that promises to revolutionize the way we film our outings. As a passionate but “lambda” user, I wanted to see if it lived up to its promise of simplicity for trail riding, cycling, hiking and even cross-country skiing. Here’s my opinion after several months […]
In an episode of the podcast La Sportive Outdoor, Laurène welcomes Hélène Mathieu, a woman with a singular career path who decided, at the dawn of her forties, to make the mountains her permanent office. Listen to the podcast Watch the interview Episode summary Now a mountain guide in the Briançonnais region, Hélène shares her […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Here’s a test of the Altra Olympus 275, the high-end version of the iconic Olympus, the brand’s most popular trail shoe. Here’s my opinion after testing them on a variety of trails. Test video summary My summary What I liked What I liked less How do you use the Altra Olympus 275? The Altra Olympus […]
On November 22 and 23, 2025, the first Trail Summit was held in Aix-les-Bains, a conference dedicated to health and performance organized by the Ecole de Trail. It was a great event, with some top-quality speakers. I wasn’t able to attend all the conferences, but here are 10 key points that I felt were important. […]