La Sportiva Blog

Leadville 100 with Lea Mulligan
Lea Mulligan Runs the Leadville 100
Racing 100 miles is an endeavor in itself, but Leadville was more than just a race to me... Read more...
Leadville Burro Race with Lea Mulligan
Lea Mulligan with a Burro
I had a lot of questions about how to race a burro, but the main consensus was that it’s really up to the burro. Read more...
The Barkley Marathons with John Kelly
John Kelly portrait
The Barkley Marathons is often in discussions as one of the toughest races in the world.  Read more...
Winter Running Tips with Kelly Halpin
Kelly Halpin Winter Running
How do you navigate the winter season as a runner? I wrote up a few tips that help me during the coldest months of the year.  Read more...
Race Week Prep Tips - Kelly Wolf
Kelly Wolf and friend running around Lago di Braies
Kelly Wolf shares 5 key tips on how she prepares the week leading up to her races... Read more...
Anton Krupicka - R2R2R
Anton Running the Grand Canyon
This past winter, La Sportiva athlete Anton Krupicka ran R2R2R in the Grand Canyon. Here's his story... Read more...
Sarah Keyes - Planning a Bucket List Adventure
Sarah Keyes Portrait
The lessons that l have learned in mountain and ultra running go far beyond just the physical ones ...  Read more...
Gabe Joyes - Getting Ready for Your Goal Race
Gabe Joyes trekking
I have a confession:  I’m scared of my goal race.  You know the “A” race that motivates you to train hard... Read more...
Clare Gallagher - Individual Impacts on the Trail
Jim Harman shows off his reusable cup
Photo:  Race director Jim Harman showing off his sweet reusable cup. (Tayte Pollman/Jim Harman/ATRA) Read more...
Clare Gallagher - Sustainable Trail Running Part I
Jared Campbell running with mask
Pictured above, a Running Up For Air event, which combines hours of trail running to spread awareness for air pollution (Jared Campell) ... Read more...
Kristina Pattison - 5 Do's & Don'ts of Race Week
Kristina Pattison running
After a year-long hiatus from races, Kristina Pattison gives a refresher on race week do's and don'ts... Read more...
Racing Through the Night: What to Expect
Clare Gallagher with headlamp
Sun down, head lamps on! We asked two ultra-vets about the challenges of running through the night... Read more...