One day, my life came to a halt. Maybe I was rushing too much. A motorcycle accident knocked me to the ground—in every sense of the word—and my life took on a new meaning. I learned to observe, think, and wait. I was reborn when I realized that you aren’t disabled because you’re missing a leg, but because you’re unable to make the most of all your other talents to achieve your dream.

I’ve always set goals for myself and strived to achieve them, sharing the energy that drives me to take on any adventure, such as the Vertikal Punta Martìn. In 2016, my passion for the mountains led me to a new challenge: starting from Acquasanta (165 m above sea level), in the municipality of Mele in the province of Genoa, a 4.73-km route with an elevation gain of 897 m and an average gradient of 19%, up to Punta Martìn at 1,001 m above sea level.

After a trial run in 2017, the event organizers asked me to return the following year and involve as many amputee athletes as possible. What I had been trying to achieve for some time was finally becoming a reality. So on Saturday, November 17, we gathered in Liguria for a fourth edition that was truly challenging due to bad weather. The course—one of the most technical and scenic—was made even more challenging by the rain and wet rocks, as well as snow at higher elevations.

Oxyburn products have now become my signature style. It’s been a pleasure to discover their benefits, such as those of the Inyector compression leg sleeves, which ensure muscle tone and prolonged breathability, reducing the risk of injury while providing maximum comfort. The Evo Bright socks are also very functional; they’re wear-resistant and keep my feet perfectly temperature-regulated. To protect myself from friction caused by crutches and prevent abrasions, I use Stronger sleeves, which are effective at reducing muscle vibrations, increasing oxygenation, and improving upper limb control.

Being able to finish the race—thanks to the support of my teammates, who kept me on track with the pace and progress of my “running buddies”—made me proud. And as always, it gave me a sense of normalcy—the kind I’d like to help bring out in anyone thinking of giving up, that same strength that gave me a new lease on life.