Congratulations to our ambassadors !
Congratulations to our ambassadors, finishers on two major races last weekend, Marathon du Mont Blanc and Garmin Mountain Festival Vall de Boi !!!
La Diagonale des Yvelines (La Diag 78)
Location: Rochefort-en-Yvelines Distances: up to 105 km Elevation gain: up to 1,500 m Month: April ⭐ “It’s truly a race where you experience so much, thanks to both the organisation and the incredibly dedicated volunteers supporting every runner.” ⭐ “From the very start, the warm welcome almost makes you forget you’re about to voluntarily punish your quads.” ⭐ “Precise course marking — impossible to get lost. Generous and delicious aid stations. A festive and energetic atmosphere.” ⭐ “A trail just the way I like it — enjoying beautiful nature while pushing yourself.” ⭐ “A truly beautiful race… MAGNIFICENT, pure happiness.” ⭐ “Excellent organisation (parking, shuttle buses, briefings…), with outstanding volunteers all along the course.” ⭐ “What an atmosphere thanks to the volunteers and supporters!! I
Interview – La Diagonale des Yvelines
Less than 40 km from Paris, La Diagonale des Yvelines (Diag 78) has established itself as a must-run event for anyone looking for a trail near Paris that combines nature, technical terrain, and a real sense of escape. This trail race in the Yvelines, easily accessible from Paris, attracts more runners every year who are searching for a true immersion in nature without leaving the Île-de-France region. Between the forest trails of Rambouillet, the preserved landscapes of the Vaux de Cernay, and an organisation highly praised by the community, Diag 78 has become one of the top-rated trail races in the Paris region on TrailRunAdvisor. But beyond the ratings, what truly sets this race apart is its human dimension — driven by passionate volunteers and
Interview Alex Schubach – TrailRunAdvisor
Trail running in Japan and Asia is gaining increasing attention among runners looking for new challenges, unique landscapes, and different race experiences. From technical mountain trails to humid coastal races, the region offers a wide variety of events that stand out from traditional European races. But how do you choose the right race? What makes trail races in Japan so unique? And what should you expect when racing in Asia? To help answer these questions, we spoke with Alex Schubach, an endurance athlete and trail runner based in Tokyo, who competes across a wide range of races in Japan and Asia. Through his experience on events such as Hiroshima Trail, Mt Fuji Climb Run, Nikko Mountain Race and races beyond Japan, he has developed a
Bastoncini da trail running: Dal dubbio allo strumento per le prestazioni
Per anni, i bastoncini da trail running sono stati visti come qualcosa di riservato alle distanze ultra o alle gare di montagna più ripide. Oggi questa percezione sta cambiando. Sempre più corridori integrano i bastoncini nell’allenamento, non solo nel giorno della gara, e scoprono un chiaro vantaggio in termini di prestazioni. Ma come ogni strumento, il suo impatto dipende interamente da come lo usi. Con approfondimenti da parte di Marie Nivetatleta della squadra nazionale francese di trail running, e di Gareth Jones, ultracorridore – entrambi utilizzano Zenone Ecco perché i bastoncini stanno prendendo piede e come usarli in modo efficace. “Non credevo ai pali… finché non li ho provati”. Questo cambiamento di mentalità è riconosciuto da molti corridori. Come spiega Marie Nivet:“Non credevo nei bastoncini…