Tag Archives: UTMB®

UTMB Training Guide: A Seasonal Approach

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Taking things one chunk at a time in smaller, seasonal blocks, simplifies the process and helps the body to adapt to training stimulus. 

Behind the Scenes at UTMB Week in Chamonix, France

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During a big, loud, impressive, epic UTMB Mont-Blanc®, Run the Alps’ friend – photographer Peter Maksimow – took a look at the side of Chamonix that wasn’t so focused on the races. 

A Pre-UTMB Visit with Katie Schide

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We’re pleased to share this conversation with Katie Schide as she prepares for UTMB. Plus her three tips for running this course.

Visiting Chamonix during UTMB: A First-Timer’s Guide

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Experience UTMB Mont-Blanc as a first-time spectator, and get some advice on how to make the most of being in Chamonix at its busiest time of year.

A Trail Runner’s Tour of Chamonix

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On this short tour, we take you around the heart of Chamonix, visiting some of the town’s many trail running landmarks. 

Not Running UTMB Mont-Blanc® ? Here are 10 Amazing Races in the Alps

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Didn’t get drawn for the UTMB Mont-Blanc lottery or looking for a different kind of trail race ambiance in the Alps? Here are 10 alternatives to fill that gap in your summer Euro racing plans. 

In Order of Importance: Cancer Survivor Steph Lightfoot Runs MCC

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After completing the MCC race of the 2023 UTMB Mont-Blanc® in rain and snow, Steph shared a bit about getting to the start and finish lines. 

Meet Xavier Thévenard: UTMB Mont-Blanc®’s Most Accomplished Runner

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Xavier Thévenard has won each of the major UTMB Mont-Blanc® races, including the UTMB itself three times. Here’s an interview with Le Petit Prince of trail running. 

UTMB Mont-Blanc® 2022 in Photos (and the Morning After)

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Run the Alps photographer, Sam Hill, captured the lesser seen side of UTMB Mont-Blanc®: Quiet moments away from cheering crowds, and the aftermath in Chamonix.

Run the Alps Underground Guide to UTMB® Week in Chamonix

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We’ve compiled many of the questions we’ve received about UTMB® Week into this handy page, in hopes you might find it useful.

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