La Sportiva Blog

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...
10 National Forests With Incredible Trail Running
National Forest trail
From Alaska to the southeast, our National Forests offer some of the best trail running opportunities.  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...
Maria Dalzot - Eating to Train, Training to Eat
Maria Dalzot running
Running long distances means that diet plays a crucial role in providing the necessary fuel to train... Read more...
Meredith Edwards - Let's Talk Training!
Meredith Edwards running by 'awesome' written into snow
As a runner, how do you get faster when you are already putting in so many miles and tons of vertical? Read more...
Kristina Pattison - 6 Ways to Salvage a Bad Race
Kristina Pattison running in La Sportiva gear
Bad races do happen. Sometimes things just fall apart. Here are some lessons to keep you going anyway Read more...