Important information
Runner’s file: "what is the use of that ??"
Are you looking for some information? The answer will be certainly in your runner’s file. Indeed in this space, you can :
- download the Guide and the 1:25,000 maps for all the events
- sign the Ultra-Trail®’s Ethical Charter (1)
- download your registration invoice
- state where you want to collect you race-bib (2)
- download the Ultra-Trail® Pass (3)
- modify telephone numbers (yours and that of the person to contact in case of emergency)
To access you runner’s file, click here.
(1) For all the information concerning the fight against doping (performance enhancing drugs) click here.
(2) We would like to remind you that the collection of race-bibs in Courmayeur is intended only for those UTMB®, CCC® or TDS runners who are resident, or lodging for the race, in Italy.
(3) Service available during July.
What type of transport will your companions be using, and how to avoid queues???
It will be possible, as from July 1st, to buy transport tickets, for your companions to use during the race, online. You will then to collect them from the appropriate stand at the race-bib distribution.
Boutique
The new collection has arrived! [click here]
Le Garmin Endurance Festival
From 10th to 24th July 2010 at les Saisies
Two weeks dedicated to training and endurance sports: workshops, supervised sessions
professionals, conferences, … aimed at trail running, mountain biking, or road biking, come for a week or a session and take advantage of the experience of the best on the subject.
A festival punctuated by big dates: reconnaissance of the Ultra-Trail of the Mont Blanc®, the CCC® and the TDS events; passage of the Tour de France cyclists; of the Beaufortain Ultratour as well as the Tour du Mont Blanc cyclists.
A festival with a unique concept with prestigious speakers: conferences and sessions in 3 endurance disciplines adapted to all, supervised by professionals (Julien Chorier, François Bailly-Maitre, etc.).
Les Saisies a resort privileged in the practice of endurance sports …
At altitude and with a mountain terrain which lends itself as an ideal training ground, a mythical pass for the cyclists and a special course for mountain bikers in the middle of nowhere.
Prices
180 € the fortnight
90 € per week
20 € per session
For more information
www.festivaldelendurance.com
Office du Tourisme des Saisies
04 79 38 90 30
Individual accident insurance : obligatory!
Amongst the possible choices : the annual Ultrafondus "Multi-Endurances" card is exactly what you need. It gives you a ‘Europ Assistance’ guarantee, for a large range of sports, valid world-wide, should you be training, on reconnaissance or running a race, for French and European citizens.
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Ultra-Trail® info
To know everything in real time on the progress of the races around Mont-Blanc :
• News
• Newsletters
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To know more
Ultrafondus Magazine leads the investigation
As last year and because we have worked together since the first year of the Ultra-Trail of Mont-Blanc®, Ultrafondus Magazine will each month develop the topic which we tackle in the letter. The first, in the series of articles, will be out at the beginning of April.
• Subscribe to the UFO Magazine
• Obtain the last issue
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Editorial
Why ?
Why did you embark on this hellish adventure? We have no idea why we are taking on the mountain in this way….dozens of kilometres and hours, endless passes to cross, hundreds of metres of positive height gain, hundreds of thousands of strides. This is what awaits you, and you wonder maybe, in any case we hope you ask, "Why?". The answer is, doubtless, in the question. You are there precisely to understand why you work like that and not otherwise, why you have pain in your muscles, why the gels do not work, why the guys in front go up faster than you, why the refreshment posts so seem far away, why! The Ultra a poses many more questions than it resolves, and this is, paradoxically, its great strength. Each question generates another, in exactly the same way as one step follows another one. We acquire not only the humility of one who knows nothing, or not a lot, but the force of
curiosity, which draws on information and continues drawing on it. One now has an idea of our passion for studies carried out concerning the ultra runner. They are endless, they allow us to advance, and will help you, maybe, to advance a little farther still. |
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| Aim of the medical committee: to know you better |
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Year after year, researchers, doctors, and the runners themselves understand, a bit better, the efforts of ultra-endurance. The medical committee of the Ultra-Trail of Mont Blanc®, has since 2007, made its contribution by supporting, or by organising itself, ground studies.
Who? Chaired by Doctor Laurence Gautier-Poletti and composed of diverse members of the medical and paramedical profession who participate actively in the event, it aims at optimizing the concrete organisation of the medical follow-up of runners and to manage diverse research subjects, which then become the object of official publications. It contributes at the conclusion of each event by assessing the medical activity during the races, the action against doping (performance enhancing drugs) and advises the race directors on the corrective or new measures to be taken.
Why? Each year, by taking advantage of a very large number of athletes gathered for a high stamina event which is world-famous, under the control of the medical committee, specialists are able to organise scientific research by drawing on The North Face® Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc®. These studies then appear in scientific journals, naturally, and shortly after on www.ultratrailmb.com and in the specialist publications, in a version adapted for runners.
For example? The Mont-Blanc Coeur et Sport association, regional unit of the sport’s cardiologists club, carried out a study to establish a health picture of the heart and to increase the trailer’s awareness to the cardiovascular risks. Other research was organised during previous UTMB®s (rhabdomyolyse and fatigue due to great endurance in particular).
What else? A subject preoccupies you all at one moment or another: gastric and intestinal problems encountered during endurance sports. They are the cause of numerous abandonments and will be the object of a survey during the 2010 event. |
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| CHARTER All against doping |
Ethics. A sweet idea which frequently circulates in the trailing world: it will not be touched by doping. By what happy miracle? Just as the protection of our environment or the respect for rules, the question of the use of forbidden products hides many other causes such as the mediatisation of a discipline, money or ability. To preserve the spirit of Ultra-Trail® and its authenticity, we have for several years led actions of control and prevention reassuring us, and "you", that our races take place fairly, and even "ethically". A modest contribution, made voluntarily by runners and for runners, with vigilance, so that our sport remains clean and our mechanics function perfectly.
Make a commitment! We suggest that all the runners sign the ethical charter of Ultra-Trail®. Conceived originally so that the top athletes show an exemplary path by engaging voluntarily to the most perfect transparency, the ethical Charter of Ultra-Trail® addresses all runners, without distinction of country, objective, or level. To sign it, is to show approval for principles in which we all believe in, whether as runners, organisers, partners or volunteers.
If you are happy to sign the charter, all you have to do is go the consultation page of your runners file, then mark the box corresponding to the unconditional respect for all the items of the Ultra-Trail® ethical charter. |
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LEARN The causes of abandonment |
In 2008 and 2009, le club Mont-Blanc Cœur et Sport, whose the members are cardiologists and sport’s doctors, launched a study the purpose of which was to better understand the motives for the abandonments during the various races. Numerous of you participated, and we would like to thank you. You can discover in two slide shows the results of this study, the most surprising part is the link to digestive disorders. So as to prevent them, do not hesitate in consulting Corinne Peirano’s judicious advice on our web-site.
To know more, consult the results of this study on our web-site. |
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| ARE YOU A PARTY to that gurgle? |
Many of you were, are, or will be victims of digestive disorders during long-distance races. Their forms can turn out as varied as disagreeable, from abdominal pains to nausea, by way of vomiting or diarrhoea. The list is long.
In an effort to improve the management of these problems and to give you solutions for future races, a medical study on nutritional habits and their consequences in terms of performance is, at present, in progress.
Naturally, this work cannot be undertaken without your help. That is why we are asking you for ten minutes of your time to answer a questionnaire concerning the various aspects of your eating habits. This questionnaire remains anonymous: the medical team responsible for the study has no access to your personal information with your number of file.
The results of the study will then be shared with you to improve your nutritional preparation for the other endurance events.
The more you are, to answer this questionnaire (even if you are not subject to the digestive disorders during the Ultra-Trail® races), the more reliable the ensuing scientific results will be.
To answer, click the link below, tick the boxes, enter your number of file and click to send. That’s all.
http://traumatomdsm.free.fr/indexformu.html |
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| ADVICE Eat, eat, but eat well! |
Achievements in ultras such as the PTL, the UTMB®, the TDS or the CCC®, rest partially on an increasingly good diet, during and after the race.
Indeed to be well nourished means adopting a diet balanced in proteins, lipids and carbohydrates, that is in relation to the energy expenditure required while exercising. When the exercise is intense and prolonged, as on an ultra - trail with a lot of height gain, the proteins have to produce, as they do every day, amino acids which are indispensable for tissue renewal. They also prevent muscular wasting during effort, and at the same time facilitating the repair of the muscular tissue damaged by the eccentric movements of running.
Carbohydrates are not to be neglected because they contribute to the constitution of stocks glycogens, hepatic and muscular, in the days preceding the race. Glucose for effort remains indispensable even if long-term exercise uses lipids as major energy source.
Read the continuation on our page " Dietetics and nutrition " led by Corinne Peirano, dietician-nutritionist, graduate of the university of sports nutrition who teaches to sport’s nutrition to degree level at CHU(teaching hospital) Pity Salpétrière, consultant in sport’s nutrition to the Ultra Trail du Mont-Blanc®, consultant dietary and nutrition editor of Ultrafondus magazine and also ultra trail runner!
Corinne Peirano will lead a conference on the theme of eating disorders during Ultra-Trail®. This conference will take place on Thursday, August 26th at 11 am within the framework of the Ultra-Trail® salon. |
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| DISCOVER kinesio taping |
Kinesio taping is a new way of approaching muscular, tendinous, ligamentary and circulatory disorders. This new Japanese retention technique is used to provoke small cutaneous detachments with multiple effects concerning microcirculatory, cutaneous, muscular levels which will be presented to you during a conference which will take place during the Ultra-Trail ® Salon on Thursday at 15:30. This conference will present the physiological effects and the applications of the kinesio taping for trailers and will be led by Philippe Jacquemard, physio-osteopath, the person responsible for UTMB® physios since 2003 and an Ultra-Trail runner®, Sébastien Echinnard and Ludovic Delaunay, responsible for physio’s kinesio taping training in France.
An action of prevention tests on runners showing known and recurring pathologies during long distance races will be realised during the 2010 UTMB®. For this reason, we are looking for between 20 & 30 runners registered on the UTMB®, who are keen to participate in this experience and who have already suffered on a previous Ultra-Trail® :
- whether of the inflammation of the kick or of the elevator tendons of the foot
- or of the inflammation of the joint or tendons of the knee.
We suggest you contact us by e-mail so as to study your pathological profile and to schedule of an appointment during the distribution of the race bibs, where we will be present. If you are interested, please send us an email to jacquemard.philippe@wanadoo.fr |
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Approved courses to prepare you
L'UCPA : complete programme of introductory courses or trail running training.
Several levels :
- - Trail Préparation : You run a minimum of 10km, 3 or 4 times a week…so add a spectacular dimension to your chosen pastime…landscapes to take your breath away !...
- - Trail Performance : You have already run trails in the mountains and run very regularly. You would like to recce the CCC® route
- - UTMB® preparation : The Argentiere UCPA, a partner of the Ultra-Trailv organisation, in association with Dawa Sherpa
(winner in 2003, 2nd in 2008) are offering a course to recce the UTMB® route.
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Ultrafondus : devenir finisher
 Attention, there are 2 places available on the 4 day preparation course and 6 on the 3 day !
For the 3rd year, Ultrafondus Magazine and Vincent Delebarre, accompanied by Maud Giraud or Michel
Cercueil, will prepare you for the races around Mont-Blanc. Five courses are organised, between 3 and 5 days in duration, in the months of June, July and September. If you would like to experience an anthology of paths, in small groups, visiting charming mountain huts to become a finisher, we have some tips for you. Inclusive board and lodging, including refreshments.
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Pleasant breaks for all the family
Résidence Vallorcine Mont-Blanc a week with the family and friends
Your preparation begins in Vallorcine...
In the space of a week, the Residence Vallorcine Mont-Blanc invites you to take part in a preparation for trail running comprising of a palette of varied stages which make up the routes of the CCC®. In an exceptional setting, come and get some fresh air and recce the race route.
7 night stay, Saturday to Saturday
Package valid between 29/05 and 03/07/2010
PACKAGE PRICE : 419 € per person
Le prix comprend :
• A personal welcome with the handing over of your Road book (Preparation plan with progressive positive height gains)
• Lodging in apartments
• Collective return transfers from the residence to the start and finish of training stages.
• Entrance to the Thermal baths at Pré St Didier in Italy
In June, the Residence Vallorcine Mont-Blanc, in Vallorcine, offers you a diversified programme to recce the route of the race while profiting from a holiday with your family.
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La Forêt des Tines, an ideal situation form which to prepare for the UTMB® with the family :
- Situated 4 km from Chamonix, 50m from the station at Tines and 800m from the Flégère cable-car
-Lodging in rooms from 2, 3 or 4 persons
-The advantages of a holiday village : heated pool, outside terrace for the bar and restaurant, free Wi-Fi
- Logistical help for the runner (distribution of course maps, advice on how to get to the various points)
For the family (included in the price) :
- Accompanied walks and hikes every day
- 1/2 day climbing per week
- 1 day’s glacier walk per week
- evening entertainment (shows, dances, films,.)
- 1 children’s club (3-12 yrs) 5 days/7
Price : from 399€/adult/week full board
Offer valid from July 3rd to August 21st
information : 04 50 53 06 35 or chamonix@touristravacances.com
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Soon in the Ultrafondus Magazine...
At full speed
We announce this month, what will come the following one! After the preliminaries, the equipment, and the tricks for gaining a lot of time, Ultrafondus reveals the secrets of vertical speed. In the magazine which comes out at the beginning of July, the ultra specialist of will give you all the tricks of how to cross the great state of Duduche on wooden legs like that of the chamois brought up on edelweiss juice .
... and all the latest UTMB® news.
 You can, also rush to the shops or the internet, to devour the latest issue of Ultrafondus Magazine. In summary, the usual UTMB® column, with tips of how to gain at least 10 hours, during the big event.
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