UTMB High-Altitude Simulation

Workout - UTMB High-Altitude Simulation

• 12min @ 6'45''/km
• 37.0km @ 7'30''/km
• 12min @ 8'00''/km

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Intro: Here’s a breakdown of “LONG RUN! TRAINING FOR UTMB ‘17” from Vo2maxProductions, worth watching in full. The vlog captures a long-run workout you can adapt today.

Key points:

• A tough high-altitude long run (20+ mi) along the Continental Divide Trail at 9,000-10,000 ft. Builds durability through distance, vertical, and mental resilience for UTMB.
• Training at altitude strengthens aerobic systems and leg power. The approach is steady, manageable effort, not specific pace targets.
• Altitude survival: source water from melting snow (filter as needed), layer up, and watch the sky for storms.
• Terrain work: repeated climbs, technical descents, and uneven footing teach efficient uphill movement and controlled descents.

Workout example:

1. Warm-up: 5-minute easy jog on flat ground.
2. Long run: 20-26 miles (about 32-42 km) on a high-altitude trail in the 9k-10k ft range. Hold a conversational effort. On uphills shorten your steps and drive with the quads. On descents use gravity but stay planted.
3. Hydration: take water from the landscape (melted snow works) and filter if unsure of the source.
4. Cool-down: 5-10 minutes of easy jogging and light stretching, with attention to calves and hamstrings.

Pace varies with fitness and altitude response. Dial it in as you go.

Closing note: try this long run with distances and effort scaled to your current level. Log the results in the Pacing app to track progress.

References

• LONG RUN! TRAINING FOR UTMB ‘17 | Sage Running VLOG - YouTube (YouTube Video)