After two weeks of recovery following the Tarawera, I’m getting back into training. The return to training is going smoothly. Even so, the first few sessions – although low-intensity – are harder than I thought. The strength training sessions have left me with aching muscles throughout March. This surprises me all the more as I’m…
Target March marks the end of the rest period following the Tarawera Ultra. Now it’s time to prepare for the Nice 100M. The UTMB in Nice, in France, covers 165 km with 8,900 meters of elevation gain. The route starts in Auron in the Mercantour National Park and ends at the Promenade des Anglais in…
The Tarawera Ultra-Trail My first ultra: the Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB® in New Zealand, February 2025. The 100K course covers 102 km with 2,400 meters of elevation gain. Here we are—my friend and I have arrived in Rotorua. We check into a guesthouse near the lake, even though the weather isn’t great, the view of…
After a three-year hiatus from sports, I’m getting back into trail running in 2025 in a very favorable setting: New Caledonia.A professional opportunity allowed me to explore this region, far from mainland France. And what a pleasure it is to do so via the numerous and varied trails, as well as the trail races held…
