Courir les montagnes suisses. 30 trails incroyables

Twenty years ago, a small band of runners came up with an idea : hold a race around the Alps' highest peak, covering more than 100 miles through Italy, France and Switzerland. They expected a few crazy souls. Instead more than 700 runners showed up. Running was changed forever. This is the improbable story of how Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) became one of the world's great sporting events even as it set new limits of human endurance. It is a story of how world's best runners, in the historic home of mountain adventures, brought about a revolution in running that has been felt across the globe. For this unbiased and inside look at the past, present and future of the UTMB, author and trail runner Doug Mayer, was given unfettered access to the UTMB archives, and spoke to more than 100 people, from race organizers and winners, to experts and scientists, to those who love the UTMB, and even those who hate it. The result is a book with more than 200 photos, maps and infographics that is the most comprehensive perspective into trail running's greatest race.

Run the Alps Switzerland features 30 must-do trail runs that will appeal to novices and experts alike. From Zinal to Dent de Morcles, from Grindelwald to Kandersteg, from the wilds of the Engadine to the secret valleys of Ticino, the authors researched hundreds of routes, in search of the very best trail running in the Swiss Alps. The photos, taken during these summer days in the Swiss Alps and into the fall, will amaze you. This guide provides practical advice and precise indications, such as the level of difficulty. Read the tips, download the tracks, tie your shoes and go, go, go! ?Switzerland had everything to become a trail running country. This excellent book will guide trailers from around the world on beautiful Alpine run as a preparation for the great trail races of the country.? Tiphaine Artur, Trail Verbier St-Bernard

Whether you?re just stepping off pavement for the first time, or a seasoned pro, dig into this guide to move your trail running forward. Colorful and easy to peruse, Trail Running Illustrated is filled with tips on technique, gear, diet, injury prevention and treatment, and trail racing. Trail Running is great fun. Obviously, your eyes are more fixed on the path than when you're out jogging, as to not trip over any roots or rocks. In return, you don't have to cross any busy roads and the traffic you will encounter will mostly be hikers and mountainbikers. It never gets boring. The landscape, flora and fauna, which you will encounter when trail running, are breathtaking. For beginners, this book will explain everything you need to look out for when trail running. It looks at aspects such as nutrition, training, equipment, injury treatment, nature conservation and much more. Experienced runners will learn all about the requirements of Ultra Runs and contests: even experienced runners can learn a thing or two. A full chapter is dedicated to women and trail running.

Courir à travers les pâturages et les forêts, sauter sur les rochers et traverser les ruisseaux à pied... Le trail est devenu un sport populaire ces dernières années, le moyen pour les coureurs de tout âge et niveau de se fixer de nouveaux défis ! Au-delà de l'effort physique ou du fait de repousser ses limites, il permet de découvrir des paysages à couper le souffle et de passer du temps dans la nature, sur des sentiers uniquement troublés par le pas de quelques randonneurs, vététistes et... chamois. Que vous soyez débutant ou expérimenté, ce guide rassemble tout ce que vous devez savoir pour pratiquer en toute sécurité : de l'entraînement et l'équipement à une alimentation adaptée, en passant par la protection de la nature ou encore la préparation pour un Ultra Run pour les plus avancés. Un ouvrage de référence pour démarrer ou approfondir sa connaissance de la discipline, rédigé par des spécialistes.