La Sportiva Blog

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...
Maine to Florida - East Coast Exposure
Trail Runner
With a stop at the highest point east of the Mississippi, 11 east coast trails for exposure-seekers... 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...
7 Peak-Bagging Trails and Traverses Doable in a Day
Trail Runner
Seven iconic mountain traverses doable in a day, and by day we mean 24 hours. Headlamps at the ready!  Read more...
PT for Mountain Runners - Hamstring Tendinopathy
Two runners on the descent
Bullet-proof your hamstrings with this routine from La Sportiva mountain runner and DPT Andrew Fast... Read more...
PT for Mountain Runners - Ankle Stability
Two runners heading uphill
Build balance and strength with these exercises to protect runners' most vulnerable joint: the ankle... Read more...
PT for Mountain Runners - Anterior Knee Pain
Adam and friend running uphill
If you're having knee pain, look up the chain! Andrew Fast DPT shares two hip exercises for runners... Read more...
What You Should Know Before Running the LT100
Clare Gallagher at the finish line
"The 100 had been on my mind because—why not?" Clare Gallagher gives advice for LT100 Read more...
7 Trails Made for Weekend Backpacking Trips
Trekking through puddle
From New Hampshire to California, seven weekend-worthy trails to inspire your next backpacking trip... Read more...