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MARIONA ÀVILA


 

"The mountains were always my origin. Returning to them has been my greatest decision"

 

Who I Am

 

I was born in Barcelona, right in the heart of the city. But every Friday after school, we would get in the car and head as a family to Sant Feliu de Codines, where we spent our weekends surrounded by mountains and fresh air. I grew up between city life and nature, sharing time with family and friends in both worlds. Over the years, I realized I needed the mountains close to feel balanced, and I decided to settle in the village. Today, that environment is part of my daily life: I just lace up my trail shoes, step outside… and within minutes I’m immersed in the trails.

My relationship with sport began by signing up for local village races and hikes with my father and friends. No pressure, no structure — just the joy of sharing and moving. That’s when I discovered two important things: I loved it… and almost without realizing it, I performed well too.

Over time, cycling and swimming entered my life, and that curiosity led me to join a triathlon team. I spent five years competing nationally — an intense period marked by discipline, learning, and high demands.

Last year, I decided to stop. I needed to breathe. For my birthday, my friends gave me a trail race bib… and it was there, in the middle of the mountains, that I remembered what truly connected me to sport: nature, freedom, and the feeling of moving forward without looking at the clock. Since then, I’ve reconnected with trail running with more motivation than ever.

I currently work as a dietitian-nutritionist, specializing in sports nutrition and eating disorders. My profession brings together two of my greatest passions: sport and nutrition. Supporting people through their processes and understanding their needs from personal experience is one of the things I value most.

 

New Places

Exploring new places through race bibs, trails, and routes that weren’t always part of the original plan.

Return to the Mountains

After five years dedicated to national-level duathlon and triathlon competition.

Carros de Foc Traverse

Express version completed in 3 days: 90 km and 5,000 m of accumulated elevation gain.

Ascent of Toubkal

Discovering new landscapes and cultures, adding another adventure to the backpack.

Dolomites

Exploring the Dolomites by bike, in trail shoes, and after many hours in the van.

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My Journey

 

When COVID-19 restrictions were lifted, I joined a triathlon team and began training with a personal coach. That’s when I understood the importance of structured, intelligent training — not only to perform, but to prevent injuries and truly enjoy the process. After five years away from trail running and focused on duathlon and triathlon, last year I felt I had taken a step forward. All that work built a solid endurance base that I now apply directly in the mountains.

Among my main sporting achievements: 5th overall at the Spanish Duathlon Championship; 5th overall at Lles Xtrail; 1st overall female at Pedraforca Xtrail; 1st overall female at Trail del Bisaura; 3rd overall female at the Puigcerdà Half Marathon.

On a personal level, one of my greatest achievements has been stepping out of my comfort zone, daring to try new paths, and allowing myself to change direction when needed. Understanding that evolution is part of the process has been one of my biggest lessons — both in sport and in life.

My medium- and long-term goal is to continue enjoying, learning, and growing in the mountains through a conscious, consistent, and respectful approach — understanding sport as a marathon, not a sprint.

The mountains are my space to disconnect from the fast pace of daily life. They are calm, silence, and presence. They allow me to enjoy simple yet profound moments: watching the sunrise between peaks while running, spotting small animals along the trail, or listening to crickets on summer evenings.

 

 

My Outdoor Essence

 

When I head to the mountains, I always bring… In summer, just the essentials: shorts, a top, and a hair tie. In winter, tights, a thermal layer, an ear band, and a neck warmer. On longer runs, there’s one must-have that never fails: my phone holder with headphones. My teammates laugh at the model I use… but it’s with me on every long climb and every section where my mind needs rhythm.

If I wanted to introduce someone to the outdoors, I would take them to… A route close to home, combining easy trails with more technical sections, climbs and descents, and great views. A path that allows you to enjoy movement, the landscape, and — with a bit of luck — crossing paths with a small animal along the way.

When I’m not in the mountains, I’m… In the kitchen, experimenting and creating new recipes — from savory dishes to fuel up before the next outing, to homemade energy bars to take into the mountains.

The most important thing the mountains have taught me is… To connect with myself and value time. I’ve learned that I don’t need big things to feel good: climbing a mountain, sitting to enjoy the view, breathing fresh air, and recharging in small doses that stay with me throughout the day. Understanding what I want and giving myself space to pursue it is now one of my greatest sources of happiness.

A landscape or moment in the mountains I will never forget… Sunrise from the summit of Toubkal, in Morocco, alongside my trail friends.

 

 

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