Singletrack Tom Evans | 2025 UTMB Champion (Interview)
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Sep 5, 2025 Tom Evans, the 2025 UTMB Champion, shares his insights on conquering extreme fatigue and soreness after rigorous races. He dives into altitude training, revealing how genetics and environment shape optimal strategies. Nutrition takes center stage as he emphasizes personalized fueling approaches and the importance of carbs for endurance. Mental ease and enjoyment in racing are discussed, highlighting the joy of running and preparation. Evans also shares race tactics, focusing on pacing, hydration, and the strategic use of supplements for peak performance.
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Use Bicarbonate For Early Race Buffering
- Use bicarbonate before fast starts to buffer early lactate spikes and pair it with Normio if desired.
- Treat bicarb as a short early-race tool, not a fix for sustained late-race fatigue.
Hike Early, Run Later
- Hike early so you can run stronger later; set an upper heart-rate limit for the first half.
- Protect your strengths by avoiding early surges and conserve energy for runnable second-half sections.
Turning A Minute Into A Strategic Gap
- Tom accepted a minute gap on Ben and deliberately hiked Grand Colferé at LT1 to extend it.
- He used that gap to prevent Ben seeing him and to simplify race focus.