Marco De Gasperi

Personal Details

Date of birth: 05/04/1977

Place of birth : Bormio

Adress: Via Sorgente Cinglaccia N.2

Coach: Paolo Germanetto

Club: G.S. Forestale

Heigh: 171cm

Weight: 54kg

Personal Best: Half Marathon 1h05’50”

Athletic Highlights:

1) 6 times World Mountain Running Champion

2) 1 time European Mountain Running Champion

3) Jungfrau Marathon winner 2010

Goals 2012/13

1) Jungfrau Marathon

2) Skyrunning World Series

3) European mountain running Championships

Interview:

Where and when was your first race and where in the field did you finish?

It was a cross country skiing race in Bormio, where I live, when I was only 6. I didn’t finished the last…because one girl was just behind me…

What must you take with you on a long run?

It depends how long is. If it is only 30km, I use to take a couple of gels. When it’s longer, I add my mobile in a pocket instead, just in case I am not able to coming back after!!!

What is the most interesting race you have ever run and what made it so special?

I did many interesting races in the last years. The one I keep in my heart as one of the most special, is the Jungfrau Marathon in Switzerland, because it was so hard and beautiful at the same time!

Who has made the biggest impact on your life so far, and why?

My Mum. First when she gave me the life. Second when she made me understand how much it could be hard the life.

If you could choose anyone (living or dead) to go running with, who would it be and why?

The kenian Paul Tergat, just for running easy, Belèn Rodriguez and Monica Bellucci, just for running easyer.

Who has influenced you most in your running, and why?

My first coach, Adriano Greco. Because I met him several year ago when he was a athlete and one of my mite. He pushed me to keep trying in my sport, even when I thought it was better drop off with it. And then it became my job.

What race do you dream of winning?

The Olimpics Games on the Mt Olimpus!!!

Take your pick…

Decaf or Regular?

Regular

Beer or Wine?

Both, I can’t choose!

Race bike or Cruiser?

Race bike

MP3 or Birds and Rivers?

Birds and Rivers

Gel or Bars?