The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman

Official Preview of the 2024 UTMB

Aug 28, 2024

Leah Yingling, a professional athlete from lululemon, and Rod Farvard, associated with HOKA, team up for an exciting preview of the 2024 UTMB. They discuss the challenging terrains and strategies for both men's and women's fields, emphasizing the importance of pacing and early positioning. The rise of female athletes and notable Asian runners like Fu Zhao and Shen Lin is highlighted, showcasing their potential impact. Additionally, insights on gear performance and the mental aspects of racing add depth to the anticipation for this year's competition.

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Quick takeaways

The UTMB attracts elite ultrarunners from around the world, showcasing both veteran competitors and newcomers eager to prove themselves.

Strategic pacing and energy management are crucial during the UTMB, especially because of the course's challenging terrain and variable conditions.

Weather conditions in Chamonix can heavily influence race performance, necessitating adaptable strategies for hydration and energy management.

Deep dives

Overview of UTMB and Its Significance

The Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc (UTMB) is celebrated as one of the premier sporting events globally, marking its 21st year. Taking place in Chamonix, France, the event attracts the best athletes in the ultrarunning community. Participants must navigate a challenging course that spans 109 miles with 33,000 feet of elevation gain, testing their endurance and skills. The event not only showcases athletic prowess but also serves as a celebration of the sport, inspiring both seasoned runners and newcomers alike.

Intro

4min

Previewing the Challenges of the UTMB

4min

Race Strategies for the 2024 UTMB

11min

Unpacking the 2024 UTMB Women's Race

27min

Asian Athletes to Watch at UTMB

4min

Anticipation for UTMB: Athletes and Gear Insights

7min

UTMB Race Preview: Champions and Contenders

20min

Trailblazers of the 2024 UTMB

4min

Excitement Builds for the 2024 UTMB Race

6min

This is Freetrail’s Official Preview show for the 2024 UTMB hosted by Dylan Bowman. Dylan is joined by professional athletes Leah Yingling (lululmon) and Rod Farvard (HOKA). Our hosts preview the men’s and women’s fields, the course, conditions, and more. What did we miss? Let us know what you think in the comments!

Make sure to tune into our full week of Trailgating shows. You can watch the previous shows here:

Top-10 Storylines of the 2024 UTMB:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMeq7zXgm48

OCC & CCC Race Previews:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lV9LwqDcMxc

Come back Thursday for our Fantasy Predictions for UTMB show and a recap of OCC with Francesco Puppi and Dani Moreno!

We’ll be out on course to follow OCC, CCC and UTMB with photo and video coverage so make sure you’re following Freetrail @runfreetrail on Instagram. We'll be back with post-race shows on Saturday and Sunday to recap the weekend of racing.

Want to learn more about Freetrail? Check out Freetrail.com to learn more and consider joining our membership community, Freetrail Pro, to be part of the best global online community of passionate trail runners. Best sport in the world!

Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events. Fantasy winners this week will receive a head to toe trail kit from HOKA as well as other sweet prizes.

Our 2024 UTMB coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail.

HOKA is a proud presenting partner of the UTMB series. And sponsor of this week’s Freetrail coverage.Check out the Freetrail coverage all week to learn more about their new release of the Tecton X3. AND if you are here in Chamonix, go experience the HOKA basecamp and join in all the Tecton demo opportunities across the week. Named after the earth’s tectonic plates, which inspired its parallel dual carbon fiber plate design, the Tecton X franchise has revolutionized the trail racing world – propelling athletes to new heights.

The Tecton X3 features an upgraded midsole featuring two layers of PEBA foam, with one softer layer on top for cushioning and impact, and a slightly firmer layer underneath for agility proprioception on technical terrain. The propulsive parallel carbon fiber plates have evolved – now featuring winglets, the wider plates wrap strategically up the sidewall for additional control in key zones. In the upper, a new knit collar acts as a gaiter to help mitigate trail debris from entering the shoe.

Launching just in time for the UTMB Mont Blanc World Series, The Tecton X3 will be seen on HOKA elite athletes competing at the highest level in Chamonix,

France. Inviting consumers and fans of the sport to learn about the innovation behind the brand’s most pinnacle trail release yet, HOKA will be opening their FlyLab™experience dedicated to the Tecton X 3 in celebration of UTMB, located at the HOKA Base Camp in Chamonix Village, and open from Tuesday - Friday of race week.

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