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Our collaboration with Footprints

By supporting Footprints and as a certified BCorp brand, Näak is as committed to sustainability and community as it is to profit. We are proud to help advance climate and social justice goals through running.

MAPLE SYRUP: A SUSTAINABLE ENERGY BOOST

Since its creation, Näak has moved forward with two sources of motivation: performance and a positive impact on the environment. In its desire to evolve in the most sustainable way possible, Näak gives a second life to its maple syrup by sourcing a very specific syrup.

Dakota Jones' Ultra FootPrints

From Utah to California Dakota Jones completing a 650-mile bike ride before running the Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run.

Hydration among ultra-athletes

Hydration plays a vital role in ultra-endurance sports. For ultra-athletes, needs are increased by water loss through sweat. Let's find out how to prevent dehydration and maximize performance. Why do ultra-athletes need to hydrate? The body requires water for a multitude of reasons and functions.

How many electrolytes do trail runners need?

Why are electrolytes so important for athletes? Can they really contribute to sports performance? In this post, we analyze the role of electrolytes in the context of ultra-endurance sports.

The importance of protein for Ultra-athletes

What is the real role of protein in athletes? How much protein should you consume as an ultra-athlete? We will answer all these questions in this blog post.

The Perfect Guide to Carbohydrate Loading

Glycogen overload is a familiar term for people who practice endurance sports. What is it really? It optimizes the body's energy reserves to help you be at the peak of your performance! It must be carried out with care and precision to be fully effective and is useful for long-distance races.

Antoine Collomb-Patton - Athlete of the French Handisport team

Antoine Collomb-Patton is an athlete of the French Handisport team. As a deaf person, he explains how he came to be.

Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis

We all have our reasons for going out to train on a daily basis. Whether it's an organized event or an unusual expedition, these X's in the calendar carry an undeniable discipline and motivation.

Luca Papi's views on how to successfully complete the Ultras

Professional trail runner, Luca Papi, 39 years old Italian, is not a full-time high-level sportsman. An attraction operator at Disneyland Paris, he arrived in France in 1998. Deciding to run to work, he runs an average of 20 to 40 km per day. This daily practice gave him the passion for trail running. Today he is one of the best in the field of ultra-trail, yet he did not suspect such endurance facilities.

Skiing in winter to run faster in summer 🏔️🏃🏽‍♂️

It's not easy to go running in the mountains when the snow makes most of the trails impassable.

10 DAYS SKI-MOUNTAINEERING BY LAURY GRENIER

If you are in search of that gravity-defying feeling of skiing through bottomless untracked powder you are in the right place!
Laury Grenier, student, experienced its end-of-semester academic period differently : a 10-day ski-mountaineering expedition as a final exam.

RECIPE - SMOOTHIE BOWL

This smoothie bowl is the perfect breakfast for a good protein intake. It is fresh, yummy and healthy. You can do it with the fruits you have in the freezer and make a wonderful colorful bowl!

5 tips to stay in shape this winter

For many, winter is synonymous with "off season". But that doesn't mean it's a complete break! It's the best time to work on your weaknesses, vary your activities and prepare for the upcoming season. Here are 5 tips given by Jenève & Majorie from Filles du Nord to keep you moving during the cold season.

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