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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.

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.

Quelques conseils pour votre première course en cyclisme sur route

Voici quelques conseils pour vous préparer au mieux à votre première course à vélo. Avant, pendant et après la course Katherine Bergeron de l'ECF (l'Équipe Cycliste Féminine) vous explique comment la vivre la plus sereinement possible.

ANTONIN LAUZIÈRE RUNS 660KM AROUND GASPESIA IN WINTER

In life as in nature, the storm often strikes without warning. In February 2021, following a dumb accident, I had to rush to the hospital for double surgery on my right ankle. Six screws, a plate and a ligament reconstruction later, my young ultra-marathon career seemed to be over before it had even begun. ...

Henri Do TransCanada Bike Race Ultra Distance Podcast Näak

Podcast Episode #8 | TransCanada Bike Race with Henri Do

We are interviewing Henri Do, an ultra cyclist who completed the 1st edition of the longest race in the world, the TransCanada Bike Race. This race crosses Canada from North to South and from West to East, a journey of 12,500 km with more than 95,000 m of elevation gain.

Podcast Ultra Distance Special nutrition utmb mathieu blanchard marianne hogan thibaut garrivier arthur joyeux bouillon

Podcast Episode #7 | Nutrition for UTMB - Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc

For the UTMB, four professional athletes share their nutrition strategy during this legendary race. Arthur Joyeux-Bouillon, Thibaut Garrivier, Mathieu Blanchard and Marianne Hogan reveal how they will eat before and during their ultra marathon. This episode is full of useful information that you can apply during your ultra distance.

Näak Strava Segments | UTHC 2022

We created 3 NÄAK Strava segments for the 2022 edition of the UTHC. All participants of the UTHC will be able to compete on these segment and enter to win a prize!

Podcast Episode #6 | Race Across France with Steven Le Hyaric

In this episode, we have the pleasure of interviewing Steven Le Hyaric. He tells us about his atypical career, which led him to want to go from Buddhist monk to Ultra Cyclist, and his definition of happiness. He tells us about the Race Across France 2022 which he won in 6 days, and gives us his secrets: how he manages his sleep, his nutrition, and his recovery.

6 years together!

It's been 6 years since we launched Näak. Like an ULTRA, it's an extraordinary adventure made up of challenges and encounters! We have an incredible team and community that inspires us every day.

Gabriel Filippi - Ultra Distance Podcast 4 fois au sommet de l'Everest

Episode 4 | Quatre fois au sommet de l'Everest avec Gabriel Filippi

Dans cet épisode d'Ultra Distance, Gabriel revient sur ses nombreuses ascensions du Mont Everest. Il nous partage ses expériences que peu d’hommes ont réussi à accomplir et nous explique comment il est parvenu à se hisser en haut de l'Everest et du Lhotse (le 4ème plus haut sommet du monde)... en moins de 24 heures !⁠