UTMB World Series Podcasts

Episode 9

German elite runner Ida-Sophie Hegemann, 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.

Episode 8

Australian elite runner Lucy Bartholomew, 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.

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.

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.

American elite runner Dakota Jones chats with Luca Quattrone, a passionate Italian content creator and runner from Verona. Together they talk with enthusiasm about their love of running in the great outdoors and commitment to preserving nature, they also share about their passions like sewing and sport data.

Zimbabwean elite runner Emily Hawgood, 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 other.

Spanish elite runner Pau Capell, winner of the UTMB 2019, meets Laya Viñas, a young Peruvian runner based in Paris. Together they talk about the essence of their passion for trail running but not necessarily for training, the balance of their lifestyle when the family grows and homemade electronic music.

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.

Episode 1

To kick off this second season, Aurélien Dunand-Pallaz, 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 good food!

Episode 1

Top Swedish elite runner Petter Engdahl, meets Doud Cousty. Connected like all trail runners through a shared respect for the mountains, the pair discuss their inspirations, how to balance work and their passion for the hills, the love for their families, and their mutual adoration of Bruce Springsteen.

Episode 2

Brazilian ultra runner, Fernanda Maciel is joined by Caroline Egan, a freelance photographer from California living in Annecy, France. The two dynamic outdoor lovers share how their families brought them to trail running and also somehow to France, where they both now live.

Episode 3

French trail runner Manon Bohard met another Manon, also passionate about trail running: Manon Baudoz. They both discussed the meaning of their passion for trail running, their various experiences on the races, the beauty of the mountains, judo, family and of course the recipe for the perfect risotto.

Episode 4

French elite trail runner and doctor, Thibaut Garrivier 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-free nutrition in trail running and the magic of a concerto.

Episode 5

Kilian Jornet 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 King's novels.

Episode 6

Martina Valmassoi, 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.

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.

Episode 8

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.

Episode 9

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