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 […]
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. […]
If you feel that “failure” is a dirty word, that you think you “should” get everything right all the time, then this article might be of interest to you 😊 What do the champions have to say? To succeed, you have to know how to fail. At the risk of stagnating or even regressing. Doubt […]
In running, the key to progress often lies in the way you train. This means learning to manage effort over time, adapting to the terrain and, above all, listening to your body. A number of tools, such as heart rate, speed (pace) and perception of effort/sensations, are simple benchmarks. Each offers a way of assessing […]
When you start running, you quickly hear about HRmax, VO2max, MAS and HRV. These terms may seem technical, but they’re very useful for improving your training, progressing, managing your efforts and avoiding common mistakes, such as overtraining. Here’s a simple guide to what these indicators are for, even as a beginner runner. HRmax – Maximum […]
Would you like to discover effective, easy-to-use mental preparation tools? Then this section is for you! Today, I’m telling you the story of Lina, who loved building her “concentration bubble”. Systematic competition failures I remember our first date very well. Lina was 9 years old. She practices figure skating at a high level. It was […]
You have to prepare for a sporting season! You need to find the right balance between professional/personal/athletic organization and the desire to excel, so here are some tips to help you get organized. Assess your current level The first step is to take stock of your current level. Defining objectives Secondly, you can plan your […]
In this section, I’ll be taking you on a tour of my favorite mental preparation tools! Today, Loeiza’s story illustrates what the “Confidence Logbook” is all about. Loeiza is 15 years old. She plays handball in a high-level access structure and her goal is to join a training center to become a professional. Doubts and […]
Getting started in running can seem difficult. But with the right basics and a structured, tailored approach, it’s easy to make progress. This article outlines the essential points to optimize your training, avoid common mistakes and improve your performance right from the start. Mini glossary To help you understand the tips in this article: 1. […]