Nouvelles de la semaine
- Kilian Jornet et Zach Miller appellent au boycott de l’UTMB, afin de défendre la communauté du trail running contre la montée en puissance de la marque UTMB. Par exemple, un coureur ne peut pas participer à l’UTMB s’il n’a pas couru une course portant la marque de l’UTMB au cours de l’année, quelle que soit sa classification ITRA. Il y a également d’autres points impliqués dans cet appel au boycott, liés à l’influence croissante de l’UTMB et à ses activités lucratives.
Trail running training plan: how to build a strong base at the start of the year
Starting the year without a clear structure is one of the most common mistakes in trail running. Motivation is high, races feel close, and intensity often arrives too early. A well-designed trail running training plan helps you avoid injuries, build durability, and prepare your body for the demands of technical terrain and elevation gain. The goal of the preseason is not speed. It is preparation. A strong base allows everything else to work later. This article explains how to structure your preseason into three complementary blocks: strength, volume, and technique. Why starting the season with a structured trail running training plan matters Trail running is not road running on dirt. It requires strength, stability, coordination, and long-term resilience. Without a base, intensity becomes risky. With
Ultra Trail Guara Somontano : A l’intérieur de l’une des courses de trail les plus authentiques d’Espagne – Entretien avec l’organisateur Santi Santamaria
L’Ultra Trail Guara Somontano (UTGS) est discrètement devenu l’un des événements de trail running les plus respectés d’Espagne – non pas en rejoignant les grands circuits internationaux, mais en restant fidèle à ses racines. Situé dans les paysages spectaculaires de la Sierra de Guara et de la région de Somontano, l’UTGS offre aux coureurs une expérience de trail brute et authentique : terrain rocheux, canyons profonds, villages historiques et un fort sens de la communauté. Créée il y a plus de 17 ans par un groupe de coureurs locaux passionnés, la course s’est développée régulièrement tout en restant concentrée sur ce qui compte le plus : le coureur, le territoire et les personnes à l’origine de l’événement. Dans cet entretien avec Santi Santamaria, l’un des
Winter Spine Race: Antonio Codina on Finishing One of the Toughest Ultra Races in the World
The Winter Spine Race is widely regarded as one of the toughest ultra-trail races in the world. Covering 268 miles along the Pennine Way, in the heart of a British winter, it demands total self-sufficiency, navigation skills, resilience to cold, darkness, sleep deprivation, and the ability to keep moving when conditions become truly extreme. Finishing the Winter Spine Race 2025 is not simply a sporting result — it is a profound physical and psychological achievement. In this interview, we speak with Antonio Codina, a multiple-time Winter Spine Race finisher, who has completed both the Challenger and the full 268-mile race across several editions, including Spine Race 2025. Drawing on years of experience, Antonio shares what it really takes to survive one of the world’s most
Trail running race calendar 2026 – the first 10 races of the year
The opening months of a trail running season are rarely about peak performance. Instead, January to March are about rhythm, adaptation, and building a competitive base that will support bigger objectives later in the year. Weather variability, terrain diversity, and limited daylight make early races demanding, but also extremely valuable. This trail running race calendar for 2026 focuses on ten established European races traditionally held in the first quarter of the year. All of them are events that runners use to test fitness, regain race sharpness, or prepare strategically for spring and summer goals. The selection covers Spain, Portugal, France, and Italy, regions that consistently offer reliable winter and early spring trail racing. How this calendar was selected Rather than chasing novelty, this calendar prioritises
