Training For UTMB 2022: Episode 3 Travel to Verbier Race | SAGE CANADAY Running VLOG - Vo2maxProductions

Aug 13, 2025

Intro: This is a quick summary of Training For UTMB 2022: Episode 3 Travel to Verbier Race 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:

Sage uses a treadmill tempo session to simulate mountain climbing: three 10‑minute segments at increasing grades.
Heart‑rate stays around 150 bpm to keep effort in the upper‑threshold zone.
Altitude, steep ascents, and gear (trekking poles, hydration, sodium) are emphasized for UTMB preparation.
Practical tips include monitoring HR, loading extra sodium, practicing with poles, and dialing in race‑day nutrition.

Workout Example:

Treadmill Tempo – 30 min total (3 × 10 min)
1️⃣ 0‑5 % grade – 8.8 mph (≈ 14 km/h) – keep HR ~150
2️⃣ 10 % grade – 6.8 mph (≈ 11 km/h) – HR ~150
3️⃣ 15 % grade – 5.4 mph (≈ 9 km/h) – HR ~150

Run this on a flat treadmill or on hills outdoors, adjusting the paces to match your own fitness. Keep a heart‑rate monitor on and aim for a steady 150 bpm effort.

Closing Note: Try the tempo climb workout today, tweak the grades and speeds to fit your own pace, and log it in the Pacing app. You’ll be better prepared for those brutal UTMB climbs – and you’ll feel more confident on race day. Keep the momentum going and enjoy the mountains! 🚀