An extraordinary project, a strong conviction: Maëlle BEAUVIR's 2025 season

Believe in your project, even when it doesn't fit into any box.

I haven't really told my story this year.
You are undoubtedly among the first to hear the whole truth.

This season, I made a big decision: to try a project that really suited me. To compete at a high level in two sports that I am deeply passionate about: orienteering and trail running. These are two demanding disciplines with almost opposite approaches: explosive, very short bursts of effort in orienteering (sometimes 15 minutes at very high intensity), compared to long, marathon-like efforts in trail running, lasting between 3 and 5 hours.

Of course, it made me doubt myself.
I was told that it would be too much, that I had to choose a single direction, a single sport. But deep down, I knew that this dual approach was a strength, not a weakness. It was all about finding the right balance throughout the season.

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Building a season in stages

So I built my year gradually, in well-defined stages.
The idea was not to choose between trail running and orienteering, but to prioritize intelligently, while continuing to train in both disciplines, because it is precisely this complementarity that helps me progress.

Between January and July, I focused mainly on trail running, taking a holistic approach: volume, endurance, managing long-distance effort... while continuing to train in orienteering to maintain my speed, map reading skills, and mental clarity.
Then, gradually, I switched to orienteering, with my sights set on the European Championships and World Cup selections.

At each stage, I also had to change groups and reference points. But since I was aligned with my goals and my path, these transitions happened naturally.

The mind, where everything happens

Throughout the year, one phrase stayed with me:

"Believe in your project, because no one else will do it for you. And do everything you can to make it happen."

It may seem obvious on paper. But when results don't come right away, when some people have doubts, when the project is unusual and takes time... it becomes mainly a mental game.

In high-level sports, mental strength ends up being more decisive than physical strength. And this is also true for teams, employees, and entrepreneurs who take on ambitious projects.
This year, I tried to turn every difficulty into an opportunity, every failure into a learning experience. Rather than being afraid of falling, I chose to move forward and adapt.

credit 📷: leoeuphrasie-trailpassion

A season that makes perfect sense

With this approach, results came gradually, validating the path taken:

In trail running, I was able to give my all in demanding international races, including a third place finish at the UTMB Chianti, a victory at the UTMB Alsace, a 12th place finish at the Mont Blanc Marathon (third among French women), a second place finish at the Red Bull 400, and a fifth place finish at a continental World Major UTMB.

In orienteering, the transition to explosive efforts also paid off, with top 10 finishes at the European Championships and a 5th place finish in the World Cup, which meant a place in the flower ceremony.

But beyond the rankings, the most important thing lies elsewhere.

credit 📷: leoeuphrasie-trailpassion

A project experienced, built, and shared

The main thing I achieved this year was that I was actively involved in my project. I built, chose, and adjusted, always in collaboration with my team. I lived, and still live, this project to the fullest.
And that's what kept me motivated and fulfilled, even in difficult times. No regrets.

That's also why I'm proud to share this adventure with AMEG Group. These years by your side reinforce this collective spirit, this feeling of being accompanied and supported in a meaningful project.

So thank you for being part of my team.
I wish you all a wonderful holiday season and hope you recharge your batteries so that we can continue to build great projects together in 2026✨