La Sportiva Blog

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...
Gym Series - Bouldering Power Hour
Climber bouldering in the gym
Only have an hour? Maximize a lunch break, or shorter training session with these bouldering drills... Read more...
Gym Series - Climbing for Power
Climber bouldering in the gym
Skip the weight room, learn to use the strength you already have and become a more powerful climber... 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...
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...