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Graziana P\u00e9, an ultra-trail runner from Brescia known both for her athletic abilities and for her numerous tattoos and whimsical hairstyles, has run more than 900 kilometers in races this year. She placed second this year at the Trail dell\u2019Orsa, third at the Monteregio Ultra-Trail, the Trail del Viandante, and the 140-kilometer Orobie Ultra-Trail, which she completed in 31h56’14”, Graziana, who this year had to recover from a serious injury that forced her to take a long break, is first and foremost a cheerful, fun-loving girl who loves life. <\/p>\n
Who is Graziana when she’s not running an ultra-trail race?
\nI’m a full-time hairdresser with a passion for trail running.<\/p>\n
When did you start trail running, and why?
\nI got into trail running about two years ago because I discovered that, when I’m on the trails, I feel like myself\u2014without fears, without worries… in short, free!<\/p>\n
And when did you switch to ultra-trails?
\nAbout a year ago, fascinated by these distances, I decided to push myself and give it a try: I enjoyed the challenge, and so the kilometers kept adding up, until I easily surpassed 100.<\/p>\n
Which is better: an ultradistance race on dirt or on pavement?
\nI\u2019ve never run an ultra on the road\u2014maybe one day\u2026 you never know. Although I\u2019ll admit they scare me more than trail ultras: I need constantly new stimuli, landscapes that make me feel like a kid in front of a toy store, with my mouth agape and my eyes wide open. <\/p>\n
You’ve had some great results this year, even though you didn’t win… Are you disappointed?
\nNO!!! This year has been a rebirth for me: coming back from a bad injury, I couldn\u2019t have asked for anything better. I\u2019ve raced about 900 kilometers, most of them over 100 kilometers\u2026 I don\u2019t care how many times I\u2019ve stood on the podium, but how I managed to get back to doing what I love, overcoming all the negative thoughts and fears I had to face during that long break. <\/p>\n
What was your best race of 2015?
\nThe best one for me was the OUT, the Orobie Ultra Trail\u2014a 140-kilometer journey along spectacular trails: that\u2019s what real mountains are to me! I had fun, but I also struggled\u2026 yet when I think about it, I still get goosebumps. <\/p>\n
And what about the toughest race?
\nI always choose the OUT route because it\u2019s unforgiving\u2014it\u2019s super technical and very challenging, just the way I like it. Plus, having done it all on my own has made me much stronger. <\/p>\n
Do you have any plans for 2016 yet?
\nI don’t have a set schedule yet\u2014just rough drafts and ideas… but I’m definitely planning to race abroad as well, just like last year.<\/p>\n
What race is the one you \u201cstill have to run\u201d?
\nI’d really love to compete in the Tor de Geants, but I’m also fascinated by races like the Iditarod\u2014The Last Great Race on Earth\u2014or the Rovaniemi 150 Arctic Winter Races, where the cold and snow are the dominant elements.<\/p>\n
Which race is closest to your heart?
\nMy first 100km race, the C.C.C. (Courmayeur-Champex-Chamonix), because I was able to enjoy it with a clear mind…<\/p>\n
Can you tell us about your experience with Oxyburn’s compression products?
\nI have to thank Oxyburn for supporting me and believing in me: the quality of the materials is excellent. I often wear the 5060 Skyrace and 5005 Haller technical base layers for skiing, while when it comes to socks, I\u2019m a big fan of the 1250 Running Carbon, which perform very well. For graduated compression after a workout or race, I use the 1350 Running, and for the winter season, the 1480 Running Track. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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