Virginia Perez Mesonero
TRAIL RUNNING
Virginia is a trainer and dietician specialised in mountain running. She is a spanish professional trail running athlete and a lover of nature, the environment and sport. She likes to give her very best and improve herself in all aspects of her life. She likes to help others to achieve their goals, to stay healthy and to be able to enjoy the mountains, 365 days a year.
Key Achievements
- World Champion in classic Skysnow 2022
- 6 times Spanish champion, trail, vertical and cross country
- 2nd place at MCC UTMB 2023
- 2nd place at Trail Verbier St Bernard 2023
- 6th at Grand Trail des Templiers 2023
Future Projects
- Getting into ultra trails
- Skysnow World Championship
- Lavaredo Ultra Trail by UTMB
- CCC by UTMB
- Nice Côte d'Azur by UTMB
Interview with Virgina
3 words that define you as an athlete?
Persistent, passionate and patient.
3 values that fit you as a person?
Meticulous, perfectionist and detail-oriented.
Why do you feel you belong to the Cimalp family?
I am grateful to be part of this project and especially to share the same values of respect for nature and the environment.
Your best and worst mountain memories and why?
"The moments when I am alone, surrounded by the mountains. The injuries, although they are part of this sport. I have learned to be patient and to learn from the whole process."
What do mountains inspire you to do?
Peacefulness and inspiration.
What is your relationship to the environment and ecology?
I am a vegetarian, and I care about climate change and the preservation of the environment. I live in a remote village in the Pyrenees, so preserving our environment is a priority for me.
Another great passion/talent besides sports?
Nutrition and languages.