UTMB is known as the ultra event of any ultra race calendar. But what does it take to compete at one of these epic races?

Commissioned by The Running Channel and supported by Inov8, this video follows running athlete Meryl Cooper as she takes on the iconic CCC UTMB race, sharing insights into her training plan. her competitive mindset and the deeper and more emotional reasons behind her pathway into running.

Capturing Meryl as she trains on her home turf – the woods and hills of Scotland, we share insights into her training plan and competitive mindset before following her race journey in the beautiful Alps.

A Running Channel project
Cinematography by Rachel Sarah & Thomas Dunn
Featuring Meryl Cooper
Supported by Inov8