- Conservative pacing and management of long descents.
- Blocks: Base → Terrain/Altitude specific → Taper.
- Night sims and aid-station strategy.
- Specific strength and downhill technique to keep legs fresh.
UTMB® Training · All distances
Specialized in UTMB Mont-Blanc (UTMB, CCC, TDS, OCC, MCC, PTL, ETC, YCC). Experience as athlete, supporter and long-distance / stage-race coach.
- Running economy and day-to-night transition.
- Well-placed quality sessions without breaking the week.
- Downhill technique and neuromuscular fatigue control.
- Light and efficient gear.
- Exposed terrain skills and night navigation.
- Specific pole work and technical sections.
- Foot care protocols (blisters/chafing) and robust gear.
- Eccentric strength and proprioception.
- Short-climb power and high pace with heat control.
- VAM + strength for quads and calves.
- Hydration and electrolytes planned.
- Fast descents without “blowing up” the legs.
- High pace from the start and basic up/down technique.
- Pole technique and stride economy.
- Short quality sessions and useful strength.
Plans & pricing
🏔️ 3 months
🏔️ 6 months
🏔️ 1 year
UTMB® · 174 km · +9,900 m
Demands: conservative pacing, long descents, gear and nights.
- Block plan: base → terrain/altitude specific → taper.
- Night simulations and aid-station strategy.
- Specific strength and downhill technique to keep legs fresh.
CCC® · 101 km · +6,050 m
Demands: running economy, technical downhills and day–night transition.
- Quality sessions well placed without breaking the week.
- Technique and neuromuscular fatigue control.
- Light and efficient gear plan.
TDS® · 153 km · +9,000 m
Demands: exposed terrain skills, foot care and night navigation.
- Specific practice on technical sections and with poles.
- Foot protocols and robust gear.
- Eccentric strength blocks and proprioception.
OCC® · 61 km · +6,400 m
Demands: short-climb power and high pace with thermal management.
- VAM blocks + strength for quads and calves.
- Controlled hydration and electrolyte strategy.
- Fast descents without wrecking the legs.
ETC® · 15 km · +1,200 m
Demands: high pace from the start and basic uphill/downhill technique.
- Pole technique and stride economy.
- Short quality sessions and useful strength.
- Very light gear plan.
How we build your prep
🧭 1) Interview + base plan
History, past races, availability and constraints. Realistic goal and calendar.
🧱 2) Training blocks
- Base: progressive volume, general strength and technique.
- Specific: target elevation, terrain and simulations (often at night).
- Taper: freshen up, key paces and gear checks.
🏋️ 3) Strength & technique
Eccentric, core and proprioception. Poles, efficient descents and stride economy.
🍌 4) Nutrition & gear
Hydration strategies and aid stations. Checklist and foot-care protocols.
🔁 5) Weekly follow-up
Adjustments to real load, work/family, niggles or weather. Simple feedback.
📅 6) Sample week
- Mon: strength + mobility
- Wed: uphill (VAM) + technique
- Fri: hilly run
- Weekend: specific long run
What runners say
“Super realistic plan with strength work that saved my descents. I reached the finish fresh.”
“Night simulation and the fueling plan made the difference at TDS.”
“We made it work with a busy schedule and family. Weekly tweaks and zero fluff.”
FAQ
How long does prep take?
Ideally 16–24 weeks. If less time is left, we compact blocks and focus on what moves the needle.
Downloadable plan or coach?
Both options. With a coach you get weekly adjustments and continuous support via messaging.
Do I need prior experience?
For UTMB/TDS we recommend previous ultras. For OCC/ETC, mountain marathons + adaptation are enough.
Based on the official rules and course profile of UTMB® Mont-Blanc. Alameda Team is not affiliated with UTMB®; we prepare athletes for its official events.
👉 Also available in Spanish: Entrenamiento UTMB