Mountain Climb Simulator

Workout - Mountain Climb Simulator

• 10min @ 6'30''/km
• 10min @ 5'00''/km
• 10min @ 5'00''/km
• 10min @ 5'30''/km
• 10min @ 6'30''/km

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Intro: Vo2maxProductions dropped Training For UTMB 2022: Episode 3 Travel to Verbier Race, and it’s worth your time. This breakdown covers the main takeaways so you can try the workout today. Watch the full video for the complete context.

Key points:

• Sage runs a treadmill tempo workout to mimic uphill climbing: three consecutive 10-minute blocks at progressively steeper inclines.
• Heart-rate targets sit around 150 bpm, in that upper-threshold effort band.
• UTMB race readiness requires attention to altitude, steep terrain, and logistics like trekking poles, hydration, and electrolytes.
• Practical guidance: track HR, salt load before the effort, drill with poles, and rehearse your fueling plan well ahead of race day.

Workout example:

Treadmill tempo, 30 min total (3 x 10 min)
1. 0-5% grade, 8.8 mph (about 14 km/h), HR around 150
2. 10% grade, 6.8 mph (about 11 km/h), HR around 150
3. 15% grade, 5.4 mph (about 9 km/h), HR around 150

Run this indoors on a treadmill or outside on natural terrain, scaling the gradients and speeds to match your ability. Wear a heart-rate monitor throughout and aim to hold around 150 bpm.

Closing note: Try this tempo climb session, scale the inclines and paces to your fitness, and save it in your Pacing app. The repetition builds strength for those brutal UTMB ascents.

References

• Training For UTMB 2022: Episode 3 Travel to Verbier Race | SAGE CANADAY Running VLOG - YouTube (YouTube Video)