The Race that Modified Working: The Inside Story of UTMB
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How the extremely marathon round Mont Blanc turned path working right into a mega sport
Twenty years in the past, a small band a runners got here up with an concept: maintain a race across the Alps’ highest peak, masking greater than 100 miles via Italy, France and Switzerland. They anticipated a couple of loopy souls. As a substitute greater than 700 runners confirmed up. Working was modified endlessly.
That is the unbelievable story of how Extremely-Path du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) grew to become one of many world’s nice sporting occasions even because it set new limits of human endurance. It’s a story of how world’s finest runners, within the historic dwelling of mountain adventures, led to a revolution in working that has been felt throughout the globe.
For this unbiased and inside have a look at the previous, current and way forward for the UTMB, writer and path runner Doug Mayer, was given unfettered entry to the UTMB archives, and spoke to greater than 100 folks, from race organizers and winners, to specialists and scientists, to those that love the UTMB, and even those that hate it. The result’s a guide with greater than 200 photographs, maps and infographics that’s the most complete perspective into path working’s best race.
From the Writer
With an estimated 20 million members since 2010, path working has been one of many world’s quickest rising sports activities in accordance with the Worldwide Monitor and Subject Federation. 25 races all over the world will ship runners to the UTMB, making the race the Tremendous Bowl of path working. Televised dwell all over the world in 4 languages to thousands and thousands of viewers, and attracting greater than 100,000 guests to Chamonix itself, the long-lasting race is to path working what the Tour de France is to biking. This guide is the primary inside have a look at the race itself, and can attraction to each those that love the race and its critics.
Study UTMB’s historical past, the organizers’ motivation to begin this race, runners’ expertise all through the years and extra. Study concerning the race that modified working.
“Doug is obsessed with path working and the historical past of our sport. That keenness fills these pages. His phrases concerning the UTMB expertise will probably be of curiosity past those that toe the beginning line.” – Krissy Moehl, Winner of the primary version of UTMB
“Doug Mayer leads us alongside the UTMB’s magical path.” – François D’Haene, 4-time UTMB Winner
“Doug Mayer recounts the historical past of a very powerful path race on this planet, which is altering working itself. This can be a guide I extremely suggest.” – Meb Keflezighi, Winner Boston and New York Marathons, Olympic Silver Medalist
“Doug understands the very depths of this sport, from the within out, and the path working world is lucky to have him documenting our most necessary moments.” – Katie Schide, Winner 2022 UTMB
In regards to the writer
Doug Mayer is an writer, journalist and founding father of the path working tour firm, Run the Alps. He has co-authored two different books with Helvetiq, Path Working Illustrated and Run the Alps Switzerland: 30 Should-Do Path Runs. Doug lives in Chamonix, France, together with his companion, English Knowles and their path working labradoodle, Izzy. Doug is a previous producer of the Peabody-Award profitable present, Automobile Speak, and has run the UTMB race twice.
Writer : Helvetiq; 1st version (June 13, 2023)
Language : English
Paperback : 208 pages
ISBN-10 : 3039640143
ISBN-13 : 978-3039640140
Studying age : 12 years and up
Merchandise Weight : 1.25 kilos
Dimensions : 6.73 x 0.75 x 9.45 inches
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jim –
Trail running destination
I have been fascinated by this race for years. The whole setting has always seemed such a romantic trail running venue. This book did not disappoint. I learned so much about the race and its history. The book was a joy to read.
Andrea –
Every runners go-to UTMB Book
So surprised a book like this has never been released before. From the founding family, the races biggest athletes, and insights on all behind the scenes stuff people don’t know much about. This book was a great read and one that will sit proudly on our coffee table for years to come!
HoBoPJs –
Great Inside Stories!
I’ve visited Chamonix a number of times, hiked and run extensively in the area, so I was interested to learn more about the UTMB. This is a well written and researched book, with some great inside stories. Doug Mayer knows his stuff!
LSmith –
Very informative book on a trail running race
While trail running is not a new sport, it has grown in popularity during the first two decades of the 20th century. This book on the sportâs most popular event, an ultra marathon around Mount Blanc â Ultra Trail du Mount Blanc (UTMB) – that covers ground in Italy, Switzerland and France and ends in the latter, is probably the best illustration of that popularity.Author Doug Mayer, who has run in the UTMB himself, gives the reader an extensive look at the course, the people who took the concept of the event and made it reality and of course the runners themselves. This includes a wide swath of people of various ethnicities and backgrounds and just the stories of these people would make for excellent reading.However, for one to truly enjoy the book and appreciate all that goes into putting on the event, be sure to read the entire thing. Just like when reading books about team sports such as American football or baseball, there is extensive work done to provide the reader information on the training and mindset of the athletes, the costs involved to both participants and organizers, sponsorships and other business aspects and more. This is the reason why I give the book such high marks â every possible topic about the race is covered in excellent detail by Mayer. If you are at all curious about trail running, then this book is for you.
Ruth Ellen –
A terrific read for trail runners and non-runners alike
A dramatic, fascinating, and well written account of the growth of trail racing as a sport and the development over time of one of its most important races. Includes a balanced discussion of the challenges faced when trying to maintain the character of a sport that has been loved for its own sake as it grows and attracts commercial interest. A terrific read for trail runners and non-runners alike.
Barkley –
Fabulous interviews and stories!
After hiking the TMB last summer, I picked up this book and was enthralled by the lively interviews with the runners who tackle this amazing event. I’ve always been a low key trail runner who rarely runs more than 15 miles, so this book took me to a place where I’ve only dreamed of going. As well, the book is complemented by wonderful photos!
Sparkymarki –
jak to nowy produkt? jest noszony na każdym rogu i wcale nie jest dobrej jakoÅci. wewnÄ trz jest w porzÄ dku, ale na zewnÄ trz wyglÄ da okropnie
Ken Owens –
A most enjoyable read on the history of the UTMB. I learned a lot about this iconic race