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The longer the endurance training, the better?
Training tips 22.05.2026
The longer the endurance training, the better?

Aerobic endurance training is an important piece of the puzzle on the road to success. But how long should a long session be? Does ‘the longer, the better’ apply?
 

What trail runners really need
General tips 20.05.2026
What trail runners really need

With the boom in trail running, the industry has also stepped up a gear and developed products aimed especially at runners who enjoy heading off-road. But what do you really need, what’s simply nice to have – and what’s unnecessary?

Mental resilience for trail runners: 3 strategies for challenging moments
General tips 19.05.2026
Mental resilience for trail runners: 3 strategies for challenging moments

Anyone lining up for a trail run is taking on a challenge full of obstacles. Quite literally in some cases – but also in a figurative sense. Three strategies for getting them out of the way.

Trail running training: 8 differences compared to classic running training
Training tips 18.05.2026
Trail running training: 8 differences compared to classic running training

Trail running is a discipline in its own right, requiring specific technique and tailored training. That’s why it’s essential to take these factors into account in your training and prepare for the unique challenges involved.

Win a Running Outfit
News 18.05.2026
Sports news prize draw

Subscribe to Datasport sports news with training, nutrition and competition tips and win a New Balance voucher worth CHF 300 and put together a complete Running Outfit of your choice.

The right running technique – what should I watch out for when running uphill and downhill?
General tips 15.05.2026
The right running technique – what should I watch out for when running uphill and downhill?

Anyone taking part in a trail run will sooner or later encounter a climb or a downhill section. After all, these are integral parts of trail running. With the right technique and preparation, these challenges become much easier to handle.

How to overcome a performance plateau
Training tips 10.05.2026
How to overcome a performance plateau

For many runners, performance plateaus are rarely caused by a lack of discipline or motivation. More often, they are the result of unnoticed training mistakes that quietly slow progress. We show you how to overcome them.

3 exercises for powerful calves
Training tips 06.05.2026
3 exercises for powerful calves

Anyone who wants to run fast and efficiently needs more than just endurance – the key lies in the calf muscles’ ability to store energy and release it again in a controlled way. This is precisely where eccentric training comes into play.

Jerome Furer in the Datasport Check
Interviews 01.05.2026
Jerome Furer in the Datasport Check

After several strong performances in road races, the 28-year-old became Swiss champion in trail running in mid-April and will represent Switzerland for the first time at the European Off-Road Running Championships in Slovenia this June.

The 6 most important tips for your long ride
Training tips 27.04.2026
The 6 most important tips for your long ride

Spring is here and the warmer weather makes those longer rides far more appealing. Here are six tips to help make them a success.

Heart rate too high during exercise - what should you do?
Training tips 24.04.2026
Heart rate too high during exercise—what should you do?

Anyone who trains with a heart-rate monitor knows the issue: your heart rate seems consistently too high, even though the effort feels right. Here, we explain why this happens and share practical tips.

Recovery is not a passive process
General tips 18.04.2026
Recovery is not a passive process

Effective recovery is not simply about doing nothing - it is an active biological process that requires targeted support.

How long you should recover for after a race
Training tips 13.04.2026
How long you should recover for after a race

After a race, your body needs time to recover. How long this takes depends on the race distance, your fitness level and your age. We explain how much time you should set aside and why.

How to turn your pre-competition nerves into energy
General tips 08.04.2026
How to turn your pre-competition nerves into energy

Find out how to manage pre-competition nerves and channel your energy effectively with three exercises.

Pascal Rüeger in the Datasport Check
Interviews 01.04.2026
Pascal Rüeger in the Datasport Check

As part of the Italian long-distance championships, Pascal Rüeger broke one of Switzerland’s longest-standing athletics records. The 45-year-old runner from Aargau won the 100 km race south-east of Rimini in 6:18:27, smashing the national record from 1985 by 8 minutes and 57 seconds.

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