The race for intense sensation Part.2

Manage and optimise your sensations

If you haven't read the first part, we invite you to discover it to learn more about the concept of sensation: DISCOVER PART 1

Managing your sensations

Patience, emotion and two-thirds - one-third

Once these sensations are identified, the challenge is to manage them. Proper management is key to performance. According to our athlete, Laurent Valette, poor governance can be self-destructive, especially when sensation crosses the thin line into emotion. "The risk is letting yourself get carried away. You need to channel that feeling of well-being so it lasts as long as possible."

For example: "During the Marathon des Sables, I ran with Simone Kayser, a Luxembourgish three-time winner. Early in the race, she asked how I was feeling. I told her I felt great, and she advised me to follow her gentle pace, even if I felt a little frustrated. 10 kilometers from the finish, I gave her the same answer, and she told me to pick up the pace. Finishing strong felt magical. I learned one thing: patience!"

Based on this example, a recommendation: follow the two-thirds-one-third rule for any distance—maintain balance for most of the race, then give it your all in the final stretch.

Optimising your sensations

Intensity, longevity, and home remedies

"Boost your sensations"—that's SIDAS's promise. Margaux Denantes, Product Manager, explains: "It’s about optimising sensation! Our goal is to increase intensity in the moment, but also prolong it, making it stronger and more sustainable." Laurent Tacussel, head of training at SIDAS, adds: "We provide tools to help enjoy the present moment by eliminating risks and constraints."

First advice to optimise your sensations: manage them wisely. The ability to interpret them comes with experience. Discover them calmly.

Marie Maligorne, orthopaedic consultant, highlights that foot preparation plays a crucial role: "Simple steps like proper hydration and trimming nails in advance are often overlooked."

• For long distances, the "tanning" technique helps prevent blisters. Alternating between lemon juice and moisturising cream on your feet a week before the race strengthens your skin.
• Give your race shoes time to adapt—start wearing them at least two months ahead of race day.
• Roll a tennis ball under your foot arch to relax the muscles and reduce pain from tension.

The insole as a sensation vector

Comfort, confidence, and fluidity

 

The insole is key in optimising sensation, offering comfort and confidence. It stabilises the foot without restricting its movement, guiding it naturally to the best possible trajectory.

Margaux Denantes explains the development of the SENSE range: "It’s designed to really boost runner sensations, with an emphasis on lightness, flexibility, and dynamism." At just 45 grams per insole, the lightweight material and 2mm drop help protect the foot while maximising communication between mind and body.

Laurent Valette, a user of SIDAS soles for 10 years, praises the SENSE range: "The fluidity and precision are amazing. My feet follow the trajectory perfectly. Once you try them, you won’t want to run without them!"

Ready for more miles ahead.