The creator behind ROOTz
Intro
Hey there, I’m Sophie.
Endurance athlete, mental performance coach, and founder of ROOTz.
After thirteen years working as an engineer, team leader and project manager notably at Strava, I chose to train in mental performance coaching and sophrology to dedicate myself to understanding how humans function under effort—how the mind, emotions, and body interact to support performance.
I created ROOTz with the goal of placing the human at the center of performance, giving critical importance to internal sensations and self-awareness.
The passion for endurance
I've been passionate about endurance and mountain sports for many years. I love long hours outside: trail running and long-distance cycling, ski touring, climbing, backpacking... Ultras have become my exploration ground.
These experiences teach me that sustainable performance doesn't come only from physical training: it requires kindness and regulation on a daily basis.
The race that fascinates me most to this day remains the TOR des Géants. A 350km race with 24,000m of elevation gain, circling the Aosta Valley in Italy.
The ROOTz project
My professional background and athletic experience guide every stage of ROOTz’s development.
The application I am building enables endurance athletes to:
track their mental and emotional loads
identify early signs of fatigue and overload
adjust their training based on their actual state
develop a deeper understanding of how they internally function
ROOTz is designed by and for endurance athletes.
Individual coaching
I also offer individual coaching in mental performance and sophrology through Longue Distance.
Let's go further together
Does this approach to performance resonate with you? Several ways to stay connected:
Get inspired
Explore the ROOTz blog where I regularly share articles on sustainable performance and practical tools to develop mental skills.
Follow the project
Join the newsletter to stay updated on ROOTz's evolution.
Connect
Contact me directly if you'd like to discuss about the project or explore individual coaching for your athletic goals.
