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Many runners looking for the perfect equipment focus on high-performance shoes with carbon plates. Discover the advantages of these innovative running shoes and learn how to prepare yourself optimally for wearing these super shoes.
 

After a long break, the anticipation for the first day of cross-country skiing is often huge and you want to get started right away. However, it is worth taking a moment to reacquaint your body and technique with skis and snow. These 5 simple exercises will help you start the season smoothly and safely.

Properly caring for your cross-country ski equipment ensures longer-lasting enjoyment while also improving glide and comfort on the trail. With these ten simple tips, your gear will stay in top condition.

Looking for training inspiration? Here are four training sessions to help you start your cross-country skiing season successfully.

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When trails and roads are covered in snow, running and cycling enthusiasts don’t have to take a winter break. Cross-country skiing offers an ideal alternative for maintaining endurance training.

25-year-old Valerio Grond from Graubünden is one of the great hopes of the Swiss cross-country skiing team. The U23 World Champion in sprint and a member of the silver relay team last winter in Trondheim has his sights set on the Olympic Games this season.

Strength training can also be simple. With just a few aids, you can complete a quick strength circuit at home that improves strength, posture and even endurance. Here are six simple exercises for your effective weekly boost.

A strong winter season pays off twice. Those who lay the groundwork now often benefit well all the way through the fall. Discover which training elements make your winter workouts truly effective!

When you finish your training, you’ve completed the first step toward improving your performance. Now comes the crucial second part: recovery. You can support this phase with various measures. Here are the five most important tips to help you achieve optimal recovery.

It is well known that recovery after a hard workout is the key to success. But be careful with recovery runs, because they can sometimes do your body more harm than good.

After the season, it's time to look back on the past season. What went well? What went badly? We give you ten tips on how to make next season more successful.

The 22-year-old Jon Kistler from Zurich wants to represent Switzerland in the newly added sport of ski mountaineering sprint at the Olympic Games in Milano Cortina.

Endurance alone is not enough. If you want to start the cross-country skiing season in good shape, you also need balance, strength and technique. We show you how to prepare yourself optimally for the cross-country skiing season.
 

‘Just don't get sick now’ is the fear of many endurance athletes during the cold winter months. But what makes you sick and when should you take a break from training? 11 claims related to athletic training when you have a cold or the flu. True or false?