Our “practical info” articles for running, walking and trail running.
The temperature drops, and so does motivation? With the right layers of clothing and a proper warm-up, running in autumn and winter becomes a real pleasure. Our tips for not putting your trainers away until spring.
Read moreYou don't need to change everything to run better. Relaxation, cadence, arm action and a strong core are often enough to make your stride lighter and more economical. Our pointers for improving step by step.
Read moreAn American study showed that people pour more wine into a wide glass, and when holding the glass in their hand. A good reason to keep an eye on quantities, especially when you do sport.
Read morePress-ups, planks, squats: a large analysis of more than 80,000 adults links strength training to a lower risk of premature death. A good reason to complement your runs with a little strength work.
Read moreIn a laboratory study, adults deprived of sleep for five nights gained more weight than those who slept normally, partly because they ate more late at night. Sleep, the little-known ally of runners.
Read morePhysical activity is associated with better sexual health, but in some men, very intense endurance training might on the contrary dampen desire. What studies say, and why recovery matters.
Read moreCavities, inflamed gums, a painful wisdom tooth… Among athletes, poor oral health is common and can interfere with training. The link with tendinitis is often mentioned but remains poorly proven: what we really know.
Read moreNo time to run? A large American study suggests that even a few minutes of running a day, at an easy pace, are associated with a longer life expectancy. What it really shows, and how to benefit from it.
Read moreWant to start running? Begin with walking, alternate walking and running, stay at a pace where you can talk, and be regular. The most important thing is not to go fast: it is not to stop.
Read moreNever increase your mileage by more than 10% a week: the rule is famous, but studies are more nuanced. What they really show, and how to progress without getting injured.
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