La Sportiva Blog

Routesetting & Representation with Adeline Wright
Thank your local routesetter
Do you remember the first time you rock climbed – that childlike joy you can only get from playing in jungle gyms and running through a playground? 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...
Running up a 13,000 ft Mountain to Get Ready for Ski Season: How to Ski Tour EP1
Davide Giardini trail running
Davide Giardini gives out some tips and tricks for preparing for a successful season of ski touring. 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...
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...
Training Tips for Maintaining Motivation
Kylee Toth Ohler uphill
Switch up your training program and refresh your motivation with tips from Nick Elson and Kylee Ohler... Read more...
Gym Series - One Hour Sport Workout
Paige Claassen Gym Climbing
Only have an hour? Have a plan for a shorter session in order to maximize the time you do have... Read more...
Gym Series - Climbing Technique
Climber bouldering in the gym
Proper technique comprises a set of skills that can increase a climber's efficiency across ability... Read more...
Fastpacking - How to Get Started
La Sportiva boots in water
Intended for traveling long, fast and light, fastpacking lets you cover more ground than backpacking... Read more...