Post-UTMB Ruminations

Here I recap my race at the 90km du Mont Blanc and layout my training block with lots of side quests and dilemma with regard to preparing ultras. Enjoy.

Tight 30 on the way to ski. Race breakdown, bailing on Pierra Menta, Shape, Training, and Planning.

quick chat while on business in Paris

End of a heavy fatigue block, Jan has been epic!Speedhiman Radio now available on most other platforms.

Join me for an early morning drive.

Back to it! Some life updates and training talk. Check generated chapters for details.

Fresh before UTMB?Working through weaknessSpeedwork base effect later in the seaon?Head case.Joy v AchievementThe source of my madness

Topics Discussed:-Post-UTMB emotions-Race Corrections-Signal vs Noise-Bliss of running-Pondering the future

Topics Discussed:-Final UTMB prep-Life in Chamonix-Power HikerInterview with Antonio Martinez Perez-Training oriented lifestyle-Doing What Works-Intensity control-Racing TacticsInterview with Miguel Benitez-Marathon effects on trail running-Being new at OCC-Road racing motivation

Topics Discussed-StrengthWork & hiking-July Volume 2025 v 24-Working smarter, not harder-Running in the Groove-Hippie monologue-SpeedWork & downhill running-Intensity retention-BBQ & Ice Cream