WHY EQUIP YOURSELF WITH BODYCROSS FOR THE MARATHON DE LA LOIRE ?

Highly anticipated by runners from the Pays de la Loire and the surrounding areas, the Marathon de la Loire is a major sporting event. Participants face a 42.195 km course for the most daring. An event that requires good physical preparation to complete. But also suitable running gear. Especially to avoid discomfort (underarm and inner-thigh chafing) as well as unpleasant sensations (heavy sweating and lack of aerodynamics).

Bodycross, a specialist in designing apparel suited for running, offers solutions to help you enjoy high-quality running gear. The Marathon de la Loire takes place in May, so temperatures will be mild. However, the race course runs along the Royal River for the entire distance. You may therefore occasionally feel winds accompanying the flow of the river.

This is why we recommend choosing lightweight apparel with breathable knit fabric. Also a windbreaker to protect you from the cold if needed.

HERE IS A PREVIEW OF BODYCROSS PRODUCTS SUITED FOR THE MARATHON DE LA LOIRE

First, regarding the men's outfit for the Marathon de la Loire :

• The eco-recycled BRICE tank top, protected by the Rudolf Silver-Plus finish, is highly breathable and remarkably lightweight (75 g). Perfect for preventing irritation and a constricting sensation.
• The BEN 3-in-1 shorts are also eco-recycled and feature Rudolf Silver-Plus protection. This product is modular, allowing you to wear it as shorts with compression liners, as shorts only, or as compression cycling shorts only. The ultimate versatile running shorts.
• The ORLANDO windbreaker weighs only 190 g and is fully waterproof. Its cut is designed to follow your movements during the race. Ventilation zones are located on the back and under the arms to allow body heat to escape. Without letting rain enter the garment.

Next, regarding the women's outfit for the Marathon de la Loire :

• The eco-recycled AINA tank top, protected by the Rudolf Silver-Plus finish, is ideal for running because it is lightweight (60 g) and has no seams, preventing unpleasant chafing.
• The ANGY 3-in-1 shorts/skirt is also eco-recycled and features Rudolf Silver-Plus protection. This product is modular, allowing you to wear it as a skirt with compression liners, as a skirt only, or as compression cycling shorts only. The ultimate versatile running skirt.
• The ABIE windbreaker is waterproof and weighs only 140 g. The cut is fitted for greater aerodynamics. The zipper ends with a storm flap to protect the neck and chin.

RUDOLF SILVER-PLUS

Whatever event you choose during the Marathon de la Loire, you will need to exert yourself for several hours to complete it. Indeed, a full marathon generally takes between 4 and 5 hours for regular athletes. As for the half marathon and the combination event, these events still require you to draw on your resources to finish them. It is for this kind of physical effort that Bodycross protects its running apparel with the Rudolf Silver-Plus finish. This technology allows the fabric to improve its performance. Notably by giving it exceptional softness. Thus, the finish drastically reduces the risk of skin irritation when coming into contact with the garment. Even during long efforts such as the individual marathon of the Marathon de la Loire. Finally, the fabric is designed to protect against dust mites, bacteria, bad odors, mold, and itching that most sportswear can face.

COMPRESSION

Compression fabric is useful in several cases. Notably when you are doing long-distance runs such as those in the Marathon de la Loire. First, compression fabric helps limit superfluous muscle movements by compressing it against the body. Thus, the garment helps reduce muscle contraction time. Ideal for maintaining a steady pace over long distances. Also, compression fabric limits the production of lactic acid in the muscles. As a result, you will not feel heaviness or pain in your legs if you temporarily reduce your pace. For long-distance runs, we recommend wearing compression legwear to support your muscles and reduce energy loss. But also to avoid burning caused by chafing between the thighs. Wearing compression topwear is not mandatory for long-distance runs. You can wear a simple t-shirt to avoid an unpleasant constricting sensation on the torso after 4 hours of running.

ECO-RECYCLED

The Marathon de la Loire event takes place in a region that is mostly covered by nature. Fields and forests occupy a large area of the Pays de la Loire. Not to mention the obvious importance of the Loire, which flows through the region. The race itself honors this environment in the events and routes. The individual marathon and half marathon run along the Royal River and pass through verdant landscapes. The combination event even offers participants the chance to paddle a few kilometers on the Loire in canoes. Bodycross perfectly fits the Marathon de la Loire event. The brand itself is constantly seeking to renew and evolve in order to preserve its environment. The production of Bodycross running apparel is in the process of becoming completely eco-responsible. All so that you can enjoy running, a non-polluting sport, with clothing that itself does not require the use of polluting materials.

WHAT IS THE MARATHON DE LA LOIRE ?

You too, cross the finish line of the Marathon de la Loire

THE ORIGINS OF THE RACE 

Created in 2017, the Marathon de la Loire is a very young sporting event that is already very popular. A call to runners and marathon runners had been launched in the Saumur area, between Tours and Angers. The absence of a major running event had been felt by nearly 6,000 participants. This is why Loire Évènement Organisation partnered with the French Athletics Federation to create this event. Aimed at the general public, the Marathon de la Loire seeks to bring together the most experienced runners, athletes wishing to discover running, as well as all the residents of Saumur and the surrounding areas. To this end, many festivities and surprises are planned during the race. To encourage runners and bring the residents of Maine-et-Loire together around a single event.

Participate in the Marathon de la Loire with the right equipment

THE MARATHON DE LA LOIRE COURSE

All runners will have the opportunity to start on the same course at the same time. In order to foster a strong sense of community among the residents of the Saumur area. Then, they will be able to join the course corresponding to the race they have chosen. 

• Individual marathon participants will be able to complete a large loop starting from Place de la République in Saumur. Going as far as Gennes, then returning to the finish line.
• Half marathon participants will start halfway, in Gennes, then arrive at Place de la République in Saumur.
• Finally, combination event participants will start from Place de la République. Then at the 17th kilometer, they will switch to the canoeing section until the finish in Saumur.

Prepare for the next edition of the Loire Marathon

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

In addition to the festive and community spirit of the event, the Loire Marathon course will take you through charming landscapes, some of which are UNESCO World Heritage sites. You will have the opportunity to run along the Royal River and through former boatmen's villages and troglodyte settlements.

In terms of difficulty, the course has 58m of elevation gain and 58m of elevation loss. Participants running the individual marathon or half-marathon should expect occasional gusts of wind depending on the weather. As for participants in the combined event, you must take this into account when preparing. Make sure to bring a waterproof windbreaker if needed.