A look back at the Mont Blanc Marathon 2024
A look back at the Mont Blanc Marathon 2024: A Weekend to Remember
Last weekend, Chamonix vibrated to the rhythm of the Mont Blanc Marathon 2024a not-to-be-missed event for trail running enthusiasts.
June 27-30, 10,000 runners set off on the majestic paths of the Mont-Blanctesting their endurance and determination.
The 2024 event was a resounding success, made possible by the unfailing commitment of 750 volunteers and the unfailing support of partners such as IAKOTA of which mattress toppers have been used for several months by the race's top athletes: Top 1 and 2 in the men's category (El Houssine Elazzaoui and Remi Bonnet) and Top 1 and 2 in the women's category (Judith WIeder and Madalina Florea).
A fine second place for Thibaut Baronian on the 90 Km.
Namely Thibaut Baronian, as Kilian Jornet or even Remi Bonnetin Trail, are among the first to test our prototypes in the last two years!
A Historic and Prestigious Race
Created in 1979 by the Club Alpin Français (CAF) of Chamonix, Mont Blanc Marathon is a historic race that has established itself as one of the most prestigious competitions in the world. trail running.
With several race formats (90km, 42km, 23km, 10km, Duo Étoilé, KV, Young Race, Mini Cross), this event joined the 2018 Salomon Golden Trail World Seriesreinforcing its international status.
Results of the 2024 Edition
42km Marathon
For the 2024 edition, Elhousine Elazzaoui achieved the feat of winning the 42km marathon in 3h30'07''followed closely by Rémi Bonnet and Roberto Delorenzi. On the women's side, it's Judith Wyder who dominated the race in 4h11'12''with Madalina Florea and Miao Yao completing the podium.
The Importance of Recovery for Intense Efforts
Participate in races such as Mont Blanc Marathon requires a optimal recovery to avoid injury and improve performance.
The start of the 90km races, which begin at 4 a.m., demands rigorous preparation on the part of the athletes. an effective recovery strategy.
We salute the exceptional performance of Thibaut Baronianwho finished second in his first 90km race. Her success in this format for the first time highlights the importance of recovery to perform at this level.
IAKOTA at the Partner Village
Following the positive results obtained at the CNEA over the winter, IAKOTA presented its Terra-Lite 1 and 2-seater mattress toppers at the partner village.
These mattress toppers are the first in the world to have an impact on the HRV (heart rate variability) with a drop in resting heart rate and amplification of the parasympathetic system.
- At the same time, they enable twice as fast muscle recovery with a significant reduction in muscle soreness.
- Over several weeks, they act by significantly increasing deep sleep time.
Discover our products
We were delighted to meet so many trail running enthusiasts and share the benefits of our mattress toppers. If you haven't had a chance to visit us, we invite you to discover our products online and take advantage of our coupon code for 10% valid on our website.
As a reminder, you can pay in 3 free instalments.
As we are certain the qualitative action of our mattress toppers on your HRV and your sleep (verifiable by everyone thanks to a connected watch), we give you the opportunity to return the product after one month of use according to the adage : satisfied or your money back!
