UTMB TRAINING: VOLUME & INTENSITY
I’ve been signed up for the UTMB (Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc) for a couple of months now and I realized I haven’t really shared any information about the training and preparation for the race. Here we go – UTMB Training: Volume and Intensity.
The event takes place this coming August 30th with a start in Chamonix, France. Organized by The North Face the UTMB is a 105 miles ultra marathon. 31,500 feet of elevation gain and a cut off time of 46 hours. For instance, this means that the elevation gain is more than climbing Mt Everest from sea level! Also, at 4,810 m (15,782 ft) the Mont Blanc is the highest mountain in Western Europe. 2300 athletes will run around the mountain, going through France, Italy, and Switzerland. It’s the first ultra during which I will have to carry my passport!