2022 UTMB Recap with Ben Bruce

Midday Treat with HOKA NAZ Elite

English - September 01, 2022 23:27 - 53 minutes - 123 MB - ★★★★★ - 31 ratings
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HOKA NAZ Elite's Ben Bruce talks about his trip to Chamonix, France to watch the 2022 UTMB race which featured a much-hyped battle between ultra stars Kilian Jornet and Jim Walmlsely, among others. Ben takes us through the entire week, what the vibe is like in Chamonix, and gives an incredible play by play of watching the race. Enjoy!

(1:15) What is UTMB?
(3:20) HOKA's role and why Ben went this year
(5:40) UTMB week
(7:50) What was the vibe like in Chamonix?
(17:15) What's the buildup like toward UTMB itself?
(19:20) Ben describes the Jim Walmsley v Kilian Jornet hype
(25:00) Who was Ben following and more HOKA talk
(27:45) Watching the race as a fan. The PLAY BY PLAY!!
(47:00) Does Ben want to run an ultra? Could Kellyn Taylor or Des Linden be good at UTMB? Will he run Masters races this fall?