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Gaël Couturier

Discover the True Meaning of 'Made in Chamonix'

Discover the True Meaning of 'Made in Chamonix'

Chamonix, France, is one of the most prestigious places on earth for outdoor sports. Located at the bottom of Mont Blanc, Europe’s highest peak, it offers a rare spirit to the visitor—a sense of adventure that you just can’t live without once you’ve had a taste

A warm-up for sultry climes - Training for Ironman Malaysia 2014: Part 1

A warm-up for sultry climes - Training for Ironman Malaysia 2014: Part 1

Eight-time Ironman finisher Gael Couturier explains why he chose Langkawi, Malaysia as his race destination and why he decided to be trained under a coach for the first time in his running career. Why Langkawi? Why did I go for Ironman Malaysia, choose Langkawi and not another close-by destination (from

6 hydration tips for runners

6 hydration tips for runners

I’ve been to many hot places for a summer run, from dry Northern Africa Sahara to wet south Asian jungles, American warm states such as Arizona, Utah, California, Florida or the Hawaii islands, not to forget some high altitude Europeans alpine terrain. I’ve made big mistakes and I’

8 Best Running Shoes For Beginners - Trail, Minimalism & More

8 Best Running Shoes For Beginners - Trail, Minimalism & More

Everyone looking to start running has one important question on their mind - which are the best shoes to buy? It's definitely not easy to decide, which is why The Outdoor Journal's Editorial Director and 8-time Ironman finisher Gael Couturier is tying your laces and giving

Adidas Boost Review: The Energy You Need

Adidas Boost Review: The Energy You Need

The Energy Boost running shoe looks like it’s been made out of polystyrene, but it provides the highest energy return I’ve ever felt. www.adidas.com $150 / INR 11,999Running is authentic, light hearted. A pair of shorts, shoes, an iPod and your freedom to go anywhere, whenever,

Launch of the International Trail Running Association in Chamonix

Launch of the International Trail Running Association in Chamonix

With the growth of trail running as a sport and following talks between various outdoor industry players, international ultra runners announced the launch of the ITRA in Chamonix, FranceIn the build-up to the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB), 2013 here at Chamonix yesterday, top-notch athletes and industry figures from the trail

Marathon des Sables - one of the world's toughest footraces

Marathon des Sables - one of the world's toughest footraces

The Marathon of The Sands, a 6 stage self-sufficient footrace held in the middle of Morocco's uninhabited Sahara Desert, is one of the world's toughest endurance events.Participants of this six-day ultra marathon are only provided with water and a tent at night. Everything else they