The Ultra-Trail Marathon: A Run Toward Yourself

The Ultra-Trail Marathon: A Run Toward Yourself

How ultratrail running pushes your limits—physically, mentally, and in life  “Ultra runners are as different to marathoners as are sequoias to daffodils.” — Jared Beasley It’s nine o’clock at night. You’ve been running for more than ten hours. Your headlamp throws a...
Masters Sport: Getting Older, Training Smarter

Masters Sport: Getting Older, Training Smarter

Few myths in endurance sport are more persistent than this one: as you get older, you simply have to accept that performance declines. Train less, demand less, rest more. Those who believe this underestimate both the adaptability of the human body and what sports...
About Fatigue and Recovery

About Fatigue and Recovery

The Day After Sleep, nutrition and regeneration determine your performance You know the feeling: yesterday you crossed the finish line of an Ironman, completely exhausted. Today, even walking hurts, and you’re wondering what you need to do to feel normal again—or when...
Does Stretching Make Sense?

Does Stretching Make Sense?

Hardly any topic in the world of sports is as misunderstood as stretching. For decades it has been considered a must: stretch briefly before training, again afterward—and your body will thank you. But how much of that is actually supported by evidence? Over the past...