Running

Test Insta360 GO Ultra – The tiny 4K camera that goes everywhere!
By Laurène Philippot

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 […]

Daring to change your life at 40 to become a mountain leader with Hélène Mathieu
By Laurène Philippot

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

Test Altra Olympus 275 – The famous Olympus premium version
By Laurène Philippot

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 […]

10 lessons from Trail Summit for good health and performance
By Laurène Philippot

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. […]