UTMB Power Hill Repeats
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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Intro
This breaks down “TRAINING FOR UTMB 2022: Episode 1: The Plan” from Vo2maxProductions. Here’s the framework so you can apply it to your training right away. Check the full video for the rest.
Key points
- Work backwards from the UTMB race date (August 26, 2022) to build a 13-14 week training block with weekly mileage, vertical gain, long-run targets, and quality workouts.
- Emphasis on climbing: target several thousand feet of vertical gain weekly. Power-hike with a pack and trekking poles to prepare for the steep pitches (over 20% grade) on race day.
- Complementary training: ski-mountaineering (skimo) and boot-packing build aerobic capacity, leg power, and high-altitude respiratory adaptation.
- Keep the plan visible. Write it down, display it, track every session on Strava to catch drifts and stay accountable.
- Session variety: combine a long run, hill repeats, loaded power-hiking, and occasional ski ascents and descents to build downhill resilience and overall conditioning.
Workout example
Sample week (distances in miles, elevation in feet):
- Monday, recovery: 4-5 mi easy run plus 30 min easy power-hike with a 30 lb pack (use trekking poles).
- Wednesday, hill repeats: 6 mi total. 4 x 5-minute uphill repeats at about 80% HR, 2-minute jog recovery, total +2,000 ft gain.
- 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.
- Saturday, ski-mountaineering: 2-3 h ski-tour (if snow) or 2-3 h boot-packing on a 14k ft (about 4,200 ft) ascent to mimic UTMB climbs.
- Sunday, easy recovery: 3-4 mi easy jog plus stretch.
Scale intensity and distance to your current condition, then use the Pacing app to dial in the right paces.
Closing note
Try this framework, adjust vertical and distance targets to your ability, and log each session in the Pacing app. You’ll get the miles and elevation needed to be ready for UTMB.