Complete ultra race strategy for the ZUT course (107 km)
Get ready for race day with a clear action plan.
A practical segment-by-segment guide: pacing, nutrition, aid stations, risks, and crisis decisions to help you manage the race better.
Elevation profile
Hover over the profile to see segment details
What to expect
No pep talks. Race strategy.
11 segments, analysed individually
Topographic map, elevation profile, trail character, tactical analysis and a personal planning field for each section.
Pacing table A / B / C
Three time plans (18 h / 21 h / 26 h) with checkpoint times, clock times and cutoff management.
14 years of weather data
Historical analysis of every edition from 2011 to 2025. Three scenarios: heat, cold/rain, thunderstorms.
Nutrition & aid station logistics
Individual nutrition strategy with flavour rotation, aid station checklists, drop bag planning and notes on gut tolerance during the race.
Training checklist
30+ testable items: nutrition, gear, night running, navigation, mental game. With a timeline.
Research-based
Peer-reviewed sources on pacing, downhill load, GI issues. No bro-science.
What this guide is
A data-driven race preparation tool. Segment-by-segment analysis, pacing tables, nutrition and gear strategy, weather history, training checklists. Everything you need to start the ZUT with a plan.
What this guide is not
Not medical advice. Not a training plan. Not a guarantee of finishing. Decisions on the course are always yours, and Medical Crew instructions take priority.
Check out the material and prepare your own race plan.
After purchase you will receive instant access to the PDF. Payment is handled by Paddle. This is a digital product and is not shipped physically.
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