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Heart rate, speed or watts? What you opt for depends on the intensity of your training.

Due to the varied requirements, the body must be prepared for additional demands when trail running, otherwise symptoms will quickly appear, especially in the joints.

The 29-year-old Canadian professional cyclist won the Ötztal Cycling Marathon, the ‘unofficial world championship of cycling marathon riders’, for the second time. Not a matter of course, as he had suffered a serious accident with severe brain injuries a year ago.

Alljährlich treffen sich rund 4000 Rennradbegeisterte Ende August in Sölden zur «inoffiziellen WM der Radmarathon-FahrerInnen», dem Ötztaler Radmarathon. Wir präsentieren die interessantesten Zahlen.

Race management has a major impact on your time that appears at the end in the rankings. Here are the best tips.

In sport, carbohydrates are essential for maintaining strenuous activity over longer periods of time. The amount of carbohydrates and how best to consume them depends on several factors. Here is an overview.

For athletes, there's nothing worse than running out of juice - in every sense of the word. After all, energy crashes and dead watch batteries both spoil the fun of a sport.

Following Rio (2016) and Tokyo (2021), Fabienne Schlumpf participated in her third Olympic Games in Paris. The 34-year-old from the Zurich highlands achieved an excellent 16th place.

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The race has been hanging over your daily training sessions for months and guiding your way. There are several key points to remember and mistakes to avoid during those last seven days.

Even top athletes can't take shortcuts. Quite the opposite: the best are perhaps simply more willing than everyone else to do what it takes to achieve success.

They have won medals at the European Mountain Running Championships or caused a sensation at the Golden Trail World Series. Discover the most important tips from top athletes.

Trail running not only offers an intensive workout amongst nature but also the opportunity to discover breathtaking scenery and push your own limits. We've compiled a few key tips and tricks to ensure your next trail running adventure is a complete success.

Use these tips to find the right trail and prepare for your experience.

Trail running is an acquired skill. By learning the correct technique, you'll have a clear advantage.