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Sitting during Tor
Dec 12, 2022
Johanna Flashman

Here’s the Research Scientists have Done on Tor des Géants Runners

Researchers have covered nearly the whole spectrum of bodily functions to see what goes on during one of the hardest ultra-endurance events in the world. We’ve compiled the studies that are publicly available, online.

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runners leaving the start of the Mont Blanc Marathon.
Nov 30, 2022
Johanna Flashman

8 Tips for How to Run Your First Trail Running Race in the Alps

Run the Alps guides, ambassadors, elite trail runners and staff, have collected a few tips on how to run your first trail race in the Alps.

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Aiguillette des Posettes
Nov 19, 2022
Kim Strom

Go for a One Minute Run on the Tour du Mont-Blanc

This past summer, filmmaker Milo Zanecchia joined Run the Alps staff and friends for a morning on one of our favorite stretches of the Tour du Mont-Blanc.

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Oct 11, 2022
Johanna Flashman

Choosing the Best Trail Running Shoes for the Alps

When it comes to trail running in the Alps, you want to make sure you’re putting your best foot forward– literally. That means having a pair of shoes that is just right for big days out in technical terrain.

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Running Chamonix Balcon Nord
Sep 22, 2022
Johanna Flashman

What It’s Like Being on a Run the Alps Trip?

Writer Johanna Flashman gets a sense of what it’s like running with a Run the Alps group and has a chance to speak with guests about their experiences in France and Italy.

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