UTMB 2018 | Part 1 | Run4Adventure - Run4Adventure

Aug 13, 2025

Intro: This is a quick summary of UTMB 2018 | Part 1 from Run4Adventure. It’s a great watch — we’re breaking it down so you can try the training ideas today. Be sure to check out the full video for all the details.

Key Points:

The crew logged roughly 50 miles of mountain running and 20,000 ft of elevation gain while acclimating to altitude in Chamonix.
Training mix included steady runs, harder hill repeats, vertical‑kilometer effort, and technical descents to build quad strength and downhill confidence.
A vertical kilometer run (1 km uphill, hard effort) was used to sharpen climbing power and test breath control at altitude.
They’re now entering a taper with rest, massage, and a short, easy long run to keep legs loose before race day.
Practical tips: add power hikes, work on technical downhill technique, and schedule a taper with light mileage and recovery activities.

Workout Example:

Vertical‑Kilo Interval Workout (no specific pace, focus on effort)
1️⃣ Warm‑up: 2 km easy on mixed terrain (5‑7 min/km or comfortable pace).
2️⃣ Main set: 1 km uphill (vertical kilometer) at a hard, sustainable effort (≈85‑90% HR max). Aim for strong, steady effort—no sprint, just steady climb.
3️⃣ Recovery: 2 km easy downhill/flat jog to recover.
4️⃣ Repeat: 2‑3 repetitions depending on fitness.
5️⃣ Cool‑down: 2 km easy, stretch quads and calves.

Adjust the number of repeats and the length of the warm‑up/cool‑down to match your current mileage and elevation experience. Use the Pacing app to set your own target paces.

Closing Note: Give this mountain‑focused routine a try, adapt the distances and paces to suit your own fitness, and use the Pacing app to fine‑tune your intervals. You’ve got this—happy trails and see you on the trail!