LET'S TALK MOUNTAIN RUNNING EPISODE 5: CAMILLA MAGLIANO (ITA)
LA FORZA TORINESE

Camilla Magliano (ITA) from Torino, Italy, has an insatiable passion for the sport, she embodies relentless determination and an unwavering drive to transition into the realm of professional mountain running. Her love for the sport fuels her every step, propelling her towards the pursuit of excellence and the realization of her dream and she has shown that during this entore 2023, where she has tried to achieve her best in every single competition.

From the 4° place at the  Montemuro Vertical Race on the second Golden Label race of the Valsir Mountain Running World Cup, cpassing through the 6° place at La Montée du Nid d’Aigle.

An affirmation of her enduring perseverance and steadfastness she achieved a great 11° place at Sierre-Zinal  and a 12° at the WMRA Asscoiated Race Challenge Stellina whiche were reafirmated by a 4° at  CanfrancCanfranc Uphill, a 3° at the CanfrancCanfranc Classic a 6° on the Uphill race at the Finlaissima in Gran Canaria to end the Mountain Running season with a great 2° Finalissima Sky Gran Canaria - Long Distance.

At the end of the season, Camilla Magliano (ITA) has finished 6° in the Women's overall Valsir Mountain Running World Cup.

WHERE ARE YOU FROM, WHAT IS YOUR HOMETOWN AND WHERE DO YOU LIVE NOW?

I am from the north of Italy, my city is Torino and I live here now.

CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE COMPETING IN THE VALSIR MOUNTAIN RUNNING WORLD CUP 2023?

For me competing in the Valsir Mountain Running World Cup is fantastic! it’s a way of sharing my passion with other people, competing with strong  athletes from different part of the world.

This year I have started in France in the Nid d'Aigle and I have finished in the Canaria Island. I really like the calendar  because there are different races, from the vertical km to the marathon distance in different countries. It’s great to have the opportunity to have free hospitality for the first 10 athletes of the last year because it’s a way to motivate us.

MOUNTAIN RUNNING IS A PHYSICALLY DEMANDING SPORT. COULD YOU SHARE SOME INSIGHTS INTO YOUR TRAINING AND PREPARATION LEADING UP TO THE WORLD CUP? HOW DO YOU TRAIN IN WINTER? DO YOU COMBINE DISCIPLINES SKI, BIKE, RUNNING?

I used to practice triathlon before starting mountain running. So, I normally used to ride and swim.

I use the bike during all the year and sometimes I race. With the bike I train the strength and the resistance. For bike training I use the power and the cadence and I train doing some laps exactly as in the  run. When I swim I use fins for training the legs and pool shovels. I consider  swim also an important way to improve the core stability.

SPONSORSHIP PLAYS A SIGNIFICANT ROLE IN AN ATHLETE'S SUCCESS. COULD YOU TELL US ABOUT YOUR SPONSORS/TEAM?

I was part of dinamo team but unfortunately it closed after 3 months. be part of dinamo team for me was a great opportunity to have a support and to understand how it is important have an economic help for an athlete. Right now I don't have any sponsor and i am looking for someone who can help and support me next year.

I have a dream... I would like to do a year without working to try to do all my best to maximize my results.

WITH 16 RACES IN 8 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES, EACH COURSE HAD ITS UNIQUE CHALLENGES. CAN YOU HIGHLIGHT

• THE BEST LANDSCAPE RACE-  Umm it is really difficult. I liked a lot of landscapes.... Uphill race at the Finlaissima in Gran Canaria , CanfrancCanfranc Uphill, Nid d'Aigle (the original one)
• THE FASTEST- Sky Gran Canaria (38km 700+)
• THE MOST DIFFCIULT/TECHNICAL- CanfrancCanfranc Classic 

THE COMPETITION IN THE MOUNTAIN RUNNING WORLD CUP IS FIERCE. HOW DO YOU MAINTAIN A COMPETITIVE EDGE AND STAY MOTIVATED THROUGHOUT THE SEASON?

I like competing every week end. I use some competitions as a training so for me it is great to have so many races.  I love traveling in different countries to compete,  meeting people who has my some passion. I feel part of a family and this is unique.

CAN YOU SHARE ANY PRE-RACE RITUALS OR MENTAL TECHNIQUES YOU RELY ON TO KEEP YOUR PERFORMANCE CONSISTENT THROUGHOUT THE WORLD CUP?

Before racing I try to relax my body, feel myself empty to be full of energy, careful and concentrated during the race.

FINALLY, WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE RACE/MOMENT DURING THE VALSIR MOUNTAIN RUNNING WORLD CUP, AND WHAT MADE IT SPECIAL TO YOU?

For me the gran canaria sky was a great race. I lost myself but i run really fast i was in flow. Everything was fine. I feel myself light and fast. It was really hot 40 degrees but i can't notice so much it. It was great

 More about Camilla Magliano (ITA) at the athlete profile in the WMRA or you can follow her Instagram here.

All pictures © WMRA- Marco Gulberti