TRAINING FOR UTMB 2022: Episode 1: The Plan | Sage Canaday VLOG - Vo2maxProductions

Intro

This is a quick summary of “TRAINING FOR UTMB 2022: Episode 1: The Plan” from Vo2maxProductions. It’s a great watch — we’re breaking it down so you can try the workout today. Be sure to check out the full video for all the details.

Key Points

• Plan backwards from the UTMB race date (August 26, 2022) and build a 13‑14 week schedule that includes weekly mileage, vertical gain, long‑run targets, and quality workouts.
• Vertical focus: aim for several thousand feet of vertical gain each week; power‑hike with a pack and trekking poles to mimic the steep climbs (>20% grade) you’ll face on the race.
• Cross‑training: ski‑mountaineering (skimo) and boot‑packing are excellent for building aerobic base, leg strength, and high‑altitude breathing efficiency.
• Tracking: write the plan on paper, post it on the wall, and log everything on Strava for accountability and to spot deviations.
• Workout mix: weekly long run, hill repeats, power‑hike with pack, and occasional ski‑up‑and‑down sessions to improve downhill comfort and overall stamina.

Workout Example

Weekly Sample (all distances in miles, elevation in feet):

1. Monday – Recovery: 4‑5 mi easy run + 30 min easy power‑hike with a 30‑lb pack (use trekking poles).
2. Wednesday – Hill Repeats: 6 mi total; 4 × 5‑minute uphill repeats at ~80% HR, 2‑minute jog recovery, total +2,000 ft gain.
3. Friday – Long Run: 20‑25 mi with 3,000 ft elevation gain; finish with 30 min of steady power‑hike (30‑40 lb pack) on a steep trail.
4. Saturday – Ski‑Mountaineering: 2‑3 h ski‑tour (if snow) or 2‑3 h boot‑packing on a 14‑k ft (≈4,200 ft) ascent to mimic UTMB climbs.
5. Sunday – Easy Recovery: 3‑4 mi easy jog + stretch.

Adjust paces and distances to match your current fitness, then use the Pacing app to customize the paces for your own training.

Closing Note

Give this plan a try, tweak the distances and vertical goals to suit your level, and log everything in the Pacing app. You’ll be climbing toward the UTMB finish line with confidence—go get those miles and vertical gain in! 🚀

References

• TRAINING FOR UTMB 2022: Episode 1: The Plan | Sage Canaday VLOG - YouTube (YouTube Video)

Workout - UTMB Power Hill Repeats

• 15min @ 9'00''/km
• 4 lots of:
  • 5min @ 7'00''/km
  • 2min 30s rest
• 12min @ 9'00''/km

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