Episode 239: Vincent Bouillard on UTMB, His Life in Sport, and What’s Next

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Vincent Bouillard was the surprise winner (to some, anyway!) of the 2024 Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc, the most prestigious ultramarathon trail race in the world. The 31-year-old Frenchman, who works in product engineering and innovation at HOKA, broke the tape in 19 hours, 54 minutes, and 23 seconds, the third-fastest time in the 21-year history of the 105-mile race.

In this conversation, which was recorded in early October 2024, Bouillard told me what life’s been like since his big victory and what may or may not change for him moving forward. We discussed his life as an athlete and how he’s honed his focus from a young age. He told me about his relationship with his wife, Kamilah Journét (who appeared on this podcast in 2020), why he shifted his focus to ultras a few years ago, how he trained for UTMB, and a lot more.

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