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Matthias Kyburz is one of the most successful orienteers in history. He has won 25 World Cup races, claimed the overall World Cup title six times between 2012 and 2023, and is also a nine-time European champion and eight-time world champion. In 2024, he decided to try his hand at marathon running.

Have you set yourself some goals for the new year? Do you want to have more consistency in your training, complete a half marathon or achieve new personal bests? We’ll show you what to focus on so that your good intentions don’t turn into empty promises. 

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The training week forms the backbone of any running plan. Whether you improve your performance or suffer from overload is usually not decided by individual sessions, but by the balance between training stress and recovery within a microcycle. This article outlines the key dos and don’ts of weekly planning in running training.

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.
 

Winter is when the foundations for a successful summer are built. With these 8 tips, you’ll get the very best out of the cold season.

Adrien Briffod, a 31-year-old former triathlete from Vevey, wants to try his luck at trail running in the future. He made his mark this year by coming fourth in the Sierre-Zinal race!

You won’t find the equipment that will transform your next sports season under the Christmas tree. Build your mental strength with three simple exercises.

At our latitudes, wintertime often means limited running training. But what should or could alternative training look like?

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.

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.