Scott Johnston's method: the coach who has won the UTMB 2025 to Ruth Croft and Tom Evans

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Incredible! 5 Secrets of the Scott Johnston method that transformed the ultratrail of Mont-Blanc 2025

The Ultra -Fondo Training Revolution

The ultra-trail of the Mont-Blanc (UTMB) 2025 will be recorded in history as one of the most challenging editions, marked by extreme climatic conditions: rains, snow, hail and hurricane winds. However, it will also be remembered by the Awesome victory of Ruth Croft and Tom Evans, both athletes trained by renowned Scott Johnstonwho has applied an innovative method focused on strategy, discipline and adaptation to circumstances.

Tom Evans and Ruth Croft: Winners of the UTMB 2025

Ruth Croft He was proclaimed winner in the women's category with a time of 22 hours, 56 minutes and 23 seconds, becoming the first woman to win the three main tests of the UTMB circuit: OCC, CCC and UTMB. His victory was no accident; His accumulated experience for ten years in Chamonix It allowed him to keep calm on the hardest night of the race and reserve energies to launch his attack at dawn. On the other hand, Tom Evans, a former British military and recent father, established a time of 19 hours, 18 minutes and 58 seconds, becoming the first British to win the UTMB title. His strategy, similar to that of Croft, consisted of maintaining a controlled rhythm in the early hours and attacking at the critical point of the tour: the Grand Col Ferret.

Mental and physical training: Keys to success

Evans' mental and physical preparation was essential to face the adverse UTMB conditions. He dedicated his victory to his family, recognizing that the race demanded the maximum of him, both physical and mental. During this 2025, the preparation of both athletes focused on a single objective: to conquer the UTMB. Each session had a clear purpose, and Johnston designed specific plans for each one, anticipating possible problems and adapting their strategies as the climatic situation changed.

Scott Johnston's revolutionary method

The secret behind the success of Croft and Evans lies in the training system implemented by Scott Johnston. This approach is not limited to running long distances, but includes a deep understanding of the race process: rhythms, nutrition, rest, equipment management and adaptation to the variations of the land and the climate.

“We train both predictable and unexpected.” – Scott Johnston

Johnston's training are designed not only to prepare their athletes physically, but also mentally, which is essential in resistance races such as UTMB. As Johnston says, “Success is not guaranteed, since it is often dictated by the mountains. But a better physical and mental condition prepares athletes for physical challenges, both predictable and unforeseen.”

A double historical triumph

The victory of Ruth Croft and Tom Evans not only represents a personal milestone, but also establishes a new standard in the ultrafondo. They showed that in the trail running Modern, the combination of physical force, intelligence and a precise execution of a plan is what makes the difference in the top. As Johnston mentions in his new book, Training for new mountaise: “Preparation must consider all aspects of performance in the mountains.”

In conclusion, the UTMB 2025 is a testament of the importance of the training methodology in the conquest of great challenges. Now, we would like to know your opinion: What do you think is the most crucial part of training to face challenges such as UTMB?