La Sportiva Blog

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...
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...
Clare Gallagher - Winter Running ≠ Summer Running
Clare Gallagher running by the Flatirons
“How do you train throughout the winter?” Clare Gallagher talks cold weather motivation and training... Read more...
7 Best Winter Trail Runs in Colorado
Snowy trail near the Flatirons
With a little preparation you can keep logging winter miles on CO trails, even when the mercury drops Read more...
Getting Out in San Francisco - Top 10 Trails
Trekking through puddle in La Sportiva hiking boots
Ten trails for hikers or runners that show off the coastlines and old-growth forests of the Bay Area Read more...
Nick Elson - Safety Tips for Mountain Running
Nick Elson scrambling to the summit
Mountain runner and climber, La Sportiva athlete Nick Elson shares safety tips for technical terrain.  Read more...
Kristina Pattison - Rolling Your Hip Flexors
Kristina Pattison standing on summit
Routine mobility work provides noticeable results and pays dividends in performance and recovery time. Read more...
Kristina Pattison - Hip Mobility for Runners
Kristina Pattison running on summit
Full range of motion in key joints, like the hips, is vital in reducing risk of injury among runners.  Read more...
Kristina Pattison - Strengthen Your Glutes
Kristina Pattison mountain running
Doctor of Physical Therapy and ultrarunner Kristina Pattison shares four exercises for strong glutes.  Read more...
Kristina Pattison - Two Hip Strengtheners
Kristina Pattison mountain running
Two exercises that help runners build strength and stability, for tackling technical mountain terrain. Read more...
Maria Dalzot - Tips for Eating on the Road
Runner in La Sportiva gear near flatirons
Read these travel tips to arrive at the start of your next race properly fueled, hydrated and healthy. Read more...
Maria Dalzot - A Guide for Race Eating
Maria Dalzot running in La Sportiva apparel
Implementing good fueling practices before, during & after races will optimize performance & recovery...  Read more...