Crossed Paths is a UTMB World Series podcast. Each month two athletes, one elite and one amateur, meet and discuss what trail running means to them. In this conversation, they’ll also reveal what drives them in life, and how they express it on the hills. They share their common passions, interests, beliefs and get to know each other along the way. And so will we. We hope you’ll enjoy this privileged moment where… they crossed paths. You can find out more about UTMB World series on https://ut ...
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UTMB - 20 ans de passion est un podcast UTMB Group lancé à l'occasion des 20 ans de la course mythique qui a imposé l'événement comme le sommet mondial du trail. Courses de légendes, souvenirs enfouis, histoires méconnues… Chaque semaine, ce programme audio inédit propose d’explorer, à travers des récits immersifs, l’histoire de ce RDV hors du commun. Mathilde Laisney, bénévole pour l'événement depuis 10 ans, est allée à la rencontre de ceux qui font ou qui ont fait l'UTMB. Des coureurs qui ...
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Today, New Zealand elite runner Caitlin Fielder, winner of the 50K at Tarawera Ultra Trail by UTMB 2024, Fifth at the last OCC, meets Karen Tumini, a passionate italian runner. Together, they talk about 50K races, living with a top level athlete, dealing with injuries, and relationship between female racers. We hope you’ll enjoy this moment where t…
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A new episode is coming soon: New Zealand runner Caitlin Fielder, winner of the 50K at Tarawera Ultra Trail by UTMB 2024, chats with Karen Tumini, a passionate italian runner. Here's a sneak peek while you wait for the full episode to be released. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Crossed Paths is a UTMB World Series podcast. Each month two athletes, o…
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Today, German elite runner Ida-Sophie Hegemann, winner of the 100K at Nice Côte d’Azur by UTMB 2022, 2nd and 3rd at Istria 100 by UTMB, meets Florent Neyron, a passionate french runner from Annecy. Together, they talk about leaving her country for a better training, dealing with injuries, and superstitions before a race. We hope you’ll enjoy this m…
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A new episode is coming soon: German runner Ida-Sophie Hegemann, winner of the 100K at Nice Côte d’Azur by UTMB 2022, chats with Florent Neyron, a passionate french runner from Annecy. Here's a sneak peek while you wait for the full episode to be released. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Crossed Paths is a UTMB World Series podcast. Each month two at…
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Today, Australian elite runner Lucy Bartholomew, a two-time tenth at the UTMB and multiple podium finisher at the Ultra Trail Australia by UTMB, meets Paul Spackman, a passionate English runner and mountain climbing addict. Together they talk about being a professional runner, long distance races and vegan nutrition. We hope you’ll enjoy this momen…
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A new episode is coming soon: Lucy Bartholomew, who came tenth in the 2024 UTMB, chats with Paul Spackman, a passionate english runner who lives in the French Alps. Here's a sneak peek while you wait for the full episode to be released. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Crossed Paths is a UTMB World Series podcast. Each month two athletes, one elite an…
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Today, New Zealand elite runner Ruth Croft, double winner of the OCC in 2018 and 2019, winner of the CCC in 2015 and the Western States in 2022, meets Camille Olianti, a passionate french runner and DJ. On a pedal boat, in the middle of Annecy’s Lake, they talk about how they came to trail running, and share about discipline and mental preparation.…
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A new episode is coming soon: New Zealand elite runner Ruth Croft, winner of the Western States, CCC, and two-time OCC champion, meets Camille Olianti, a passionate french runner and DJ. Here's a sneak peek while you wait for the full episode to be released. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Crossed Paths is a UTMB World Series podcast. Each month two …
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Today, French trail legend Ludovic Pommeret, winner of the UTMB in 2016 and the TDS in 2022, welcomes Lydie Raillard, a passionate runner from Chamonix, to his home. Together, they discuss their love of travel, nutrition, and the secret to longevity in sports. We hope you’ll enjoy this moment where their paths crossed. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬…
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Aujourd’hui, la légende du trail français Ludovic Pommeret, vainqueur de l’UTMB 2016 et de la TDS en 2022, reçoit chez lui Lydie Raillard, une coureuse passionnée de Chamonix. Ensemble, ils évoquent leur goût du voyage, la nutrition et le secret de la longévité dans le sport. Nous espérons que vous apprécierez ce moment où leurs chemins se sont cro…
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A new episode is coming soon: French trail running legend Ludovic Pommeret, winner of the UTMB in 2016, chats with Lydie Raillard, a passionate runner from Chamonix. Here's a sneak peek while you wait for the episode to be released. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Crossed Paths is a UTMB World Series podcast. Each month two athletes, one elite and on…
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Un nouvel épisode arrive très bientôt : Ludovic Pommeret, vainqueur de l’UTMB en 2016, y rencontrera Lydie Raillard, une coureuse passionnée de Chamonix. En voici un extrait en attendant la sortie de l’épisode. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Crossed Paths est un podcast UTMB World Series. Chaque mois, deux coureurs, un élite et un amateur se renco…
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Today, North American elite runner Dakota Jones, 3rd at UTMB Mont Blanc 2023 and winner of Transvulcania by UTMB 2023, chats with Luca Quattrone, a passionate Italian runner from Verona. Together they talk about their love of running in the great outdoors and commitment to preserving nature, they also share about their passions like sewing and spor…
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A new episode is coming soon: north American runner Dakota Jones, 3rd at CCC in 2023, chats with Luca Quattrone, a passionate Italian runner from Verona. Here's a sneak peek while you wait for the full episode to be released. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Crossed Paths is a UTMB World Series podcast. Each month two athletes, one elite and one amate…
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Today, Zimbabwean elite runner Emily Hawgood, recent winner of the 73 km race at Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB meets Kasia Bledkowska, a passionate Polish runner. Together they talk about how trail running came into their lives, the solidarity and inclusive spirit of the runner community and share great bursts of laughter as they get to know each oth…
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A new episode is coming soon: Zimbabwean elite runner Emily Hawgood, recent winner of the 73 km race at Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB meets Kasia Bledkowska, a passionate Polish runner. Here's a sneak peek while you wait for the full episode to be released. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Crossed Paths is a UTMB World Series podcast. Each month two ath…
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Today, Spanish elite runner Pau Capell, winner of the UTMB 2019 and four-time winner of the Transgrancanaria, meets Laya Viñas, a young Peruvian runner based in Paris. Together they talk about the essence of their passion for trail running, the balance of their lifestyle and homemade electronic music. We hope you’ll enjoy this moment where their pa…
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A new episode is coming soon: Spanish elite runner Pau Capell, winner of the UTMB 2019, meets Laya Viñas, a young Peruvian runner based in Paris. Here's a sneak peek while you wait for the full episode to be released. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Crossed Paths is a UTMB World Series podcast. Each month two athletes, one elite and one amateur, meet…
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Today, elite Swiss runner Jonas Russi, winner of the Tor des Géants 2022 and the Lavaredo Ultra-Trail by UTMB 2023, chats with Roy van Son, a passionate Dutch runner based in Zurich. Together, they talk about the place running has in their lives, injuries and what it’s taught them, as well as their passions, including rock’n'roll. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬…
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A new episode is coming soon: elite Swiss runner Jonas Russi, winner of the Lavaredo Ultra-Trail by UTMB 2023, chats with Roy van Son, a passionate Dutch runner based in Zurich. Here's a sneak peek while you wait for the full episode to be released. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Crossed Paths is a UTMB World Series podcast. Each month two athletes,…
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To kick off this second season, Aurélien Dunand-Pallaz, second in the 2021 UTMB, and winner of the Diagonale des Fous and the Hardrock 100 last year, welcomes Fanny Daros to his home. Together, they discuss their victories, their failures, their physical and mental preparation, their love for travel and discovery, not forgetting the enjoyment of go…
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Pour inaugurer cette deuxième saison, Aurélien Dunand-Pallaz, deuxième de l’UTMB 2021, et vainqueur de la Diagonale des fous et de la Hardrock 100 l’année dernière, accueille chez lui Fanny Daros. Ensemble, ils évoquent leurs victoires, leurs échecs, leur préparation physique et mentale, leur goût du voyage et de la découverte, sans négliger les pl…
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The first episode of the new season is around the corner: Aurélien Dunand-Pallaz, second in the 2021 UTMB, will meet Fanny Daros, a passionate runner. Here's a sneak peek while you wait for the episode to be released. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Crossed Paths is a UTMB World Series podcast. Each month two athletes, one elite and one amateur, meet…
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Le premier épisode de la nouvelle saison arrive très bientôt : Aurélien Dunand-Pallaz, deuxième de l’UTMB 2021, y rencontrera Fanny Daros, une coureuse passionnée. En voici un extrait en attendant la sortie de l’épisode. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Crossed Paths est un podcast UTMB World Series. Chaque mois, deux coureurs, un élite et un amateu…
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In this ninth episode, Canadian runner Marianna Hogan meets Yvan Cognasse, a French runner who is passionate about performance. They spoke about keeping their running and work life separate, how to inspire others and the importance of good coffee. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Crossed Paths is a UTMB World Series podcast. Each month two athletes, o…
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In this episode, Adam Peterman, the rising American star of trail running, meets Louisa Moreau, a local runner from Chamonix who spoke about van life, how they have dealt with injuries and running with their dogs." ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Crossed Paths is a UTMB World Series podcast. Each month two athletes, one elite and one amateur, meet an…
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In this seventh episode, Dani Moreno, the American runner who switched tracks for trails around the world, meets Benjamin Raffort, a former ski jumper who found a new connection to the mountains through running. Just before the 2023 Dacia UTMB Mont-Blanc week, they spoke about how sport has changed their life for better and worse, how they changed …
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In this sixth episode, Martina Valmassoi, the Italian runner and photographer who won the TDS 2022, meets Charlotte Durieux, a French runner who's trying to make running a part of her ever-changing life! They spoke about their training, how to balance different sports and learning how to play the guitar." ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Crossed Paths…
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Partenaire Principal du circuit UTMB World Series avec Hoka et coureur dès la première heure, Nicolas Mermoud est intarissable quand il s'agit de parler du mythe UTMB. Cette course, il la connaît bien... et pas seulement comme un passionné... En 2007, il a arraché la 3ème place au terme d'une échappée en solitaire mémorable... Certains l'ont même a…
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L’UTMB aurait-il connu le même succès si on n’avait pas vu pas les efforts sur les visages des coureurs, les paysages grandioses et l’émotion dans les yeux des spectateurs ? Aujourd’hui, où que l’on soit dans le monde, on peut vivre cette course mythique en immersion grâce à une poignée d’hommes et de femmes qui ont changé à jamais la manière de re…
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Do you remember what you were doing on August 30, 2003 at 4am? You were probably sleeping... But Topher Gaylord, our guest today, was about to live one of the most intense experiences of his life. That Saturday morning in 2003, the 34-year-old American, European director for The North Face, was in Chamonix, under the starting arch of the UTMB... In…
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Vous vous souvenez de ce que vous faisiez le 30 août 2003 à 4h du matin ? Vous étiez sûrement en train de dormir à cette heure-là… Topher Gaylord, lui, s’apprêtait à vivre une des expériences les plus intenses de sa vie. Ce samedi matin de 2003, l’Américain de 34 ans, directeur Europe pour The North Face, était à Chamonix, sous l’arche de départ de…
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Il a ce petit truc en plus… l’étincelle qui enflamme le public et électrise les coureurs sur la place du triangle de l’Amitié. Rencontrer Ludovic Collet c’est rencontrer LA voix du trail et de l’UTMB…Il nous dit bonjour ... et instantanément... on est transportés sur la ligne de départ : le décompte, la chair de poule, les claquements de main, les …
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In this fifth episode we welcome the 4 times winner of UTMB, a runner who need no introduction : Kilian Jornet. Kilian is joined by Julien Loisy, a French banker who learned to balance his passion for running, biking and his work. They spoke about the beauty and dangers of the mountains, the responsibility of being admired and of course Stephen Kin…
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Rory Bosio made history at the 2013 UTMB when she finished in the top 10 overall and became the first woman ever to accomplish this feat... The 29 year-old nurse also crushed the women’s record by over 2 hours. But she was just getting started and the following year she did it again! She returned to the race to win it : 2 UTMBs back to back! Now, 1…
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Victorieuse de l'UTMB en 2013, l'Américaine, Rory Bosio a fait très fort ! Un chrono canon : 22h37... 2h de moins que la plus rapide... Mais surtout... une 7ème place au classement général... Un top 10... pour une femme... du jamais vu ! L'infirmière de 29 ans, quasi inconnue sur la scène du trail, a surpris tout le monde et a récidivé l'année suiv…
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Dans ce 5 ème épisode, nous partons à la rencontre de Blandine L'Hirondel. Elle s'est mise au trail il y a tout juste 5 ans, mais déjà, son palmarès est bluffant... Double-championne du monde de trail long en 2019 et 2022, Championne de France en 2020, Championne d'Europe en 2022, Victorieuse de L'OCC en 2021, Puis de la CCC en 2022... Elle a beau …
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Dans cet épisode, nous partons à la rencontre de Federico GILARDI, un des bénévoles historiques et clé parmi les 2 000 présents chaque année pour permettre à l'UTMB Mont-Blanc d'être ce qu'il est ! Italien d'origine et chamoniard d'adoption depuis plus de 20 ans, il a décidé en 2009 de s'engager aux côtés de l'organisation et de vivre l'événement d…
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Pour ce 3ème épisode, c'est Mathieu Blanchard qui a accepté de décrypter son parcours et son lien très fort avec l'UTMB. Pour sa première participation en 2018, il finit 13ème, main dans la main avec son petit frère. 3 ans plus tard, en 2021, il créé la surprise et monte sur la 3ème marche du podium. Et puis, en 2022 -8 ans seulement après s'être m…
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In this fourth episode, we are welcomed into the home of French elite trail runner and doctor, Thibaut Garrivier, winner of the CCC in 2021. He is joined by Elia Collignon, a runner for whom trail running has been transformative at different stages of her life. They speak about how to perform in different aspects of life, the importance of shame-fr…
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