We Are So Back — UTMB Rules, Pro Contract Moves & HR Training

Jan 6, 2026 · 87 min

In this episode, we kick off the new year with a reset and a general catch-up.

We discuss the new UTMB mobility policy and how it could create confusion for athletes attending the World Finals in Chamonix.

We cover recent pro contract moves, including Jenn Lichter and Hans Troyer.

We discuss heart rate–based training, referencing Francesco Puppi’s heart rate data and comparing different training approaches.

We also cover:

New year goals and training intentions
Upcoming community meet-ups, including a winter meet-up in the Mournes and Swiss Canyon Trail in May
A planned training adventure around the Mourne 600s in February

This episode serves as a reset for the year and a check-in on training, racing, and current topics in trail running.

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