Giulia Sommi, the banker-marathon runner who dreams of the blue after the Spanish exploit

Vigevanese, 34, set the fifth best time of the season at the Italian level in Valencia in 2h and 35 ‘

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The amateur runner who dreams of the national team. Giulia Sommi, 34, from Vigevano who is a member of Cus Pro Patria, ran the Valencia marathon in 2h35 ‘, fifth best female performance of the year, improving by 12’ in one go. Giulia, a bank in Milan, was in her fourth marathon and only professional athletes arrived in front of her. He will never confess that he thinks about blue, but the times say that it is a legitimate aspiration.

Giulia, who are you dedicating your performance in Valencia to?

«I dedicate this result, or rather I owe it to those who understand me more than anyone, both on a moral and sporting level, namely Stefano Greco. Then to my parents who are my first fans and to my coach Giorgio Rondelli, who with his technical team also made up of the former marathon runner Goffi helped and followed me in the toughest training sessions. They believed more than me in my possibilities ».

Did you expect such a notable improvement in the time trial?

«No, I didn’t expect anything until the Cremona half marathon. Only after the specific pre-marathon training did I realize I could afford a time under 2h40. It is clear that then you also have to do it and when you tackle a marathon nothing is taken for granted ».

Valencia is his favorite marathon, he has always achieved his best results there. Is there a why?

“For the climate, first of all, because I suffer from the cold. Then for the perfect organization, for the spectacular arrival and for the public that supports us throughout the race ».

Do you have a secret? How many kilometers does it run?

«It depends on the weeks but working I can’t keep a high mileage even pre-marathon. By loading too much, I would only risk getting hurt and in my case it was essential to never get injured in this 2021, to have continuity as well as to add swimming and cycling to training ».

How many text messages did you receive after Valencia and which ones did you particularly like?

“Many but the most beautiful are those of women, who see me as an example and for me it is only an honor to be esteemed thanks to a sport that for me is exclusively passion and that until a few years ago I played once a week without too much desire “.

The budget of 2021?

«A year ago I competed in the Italian championships, finishing the marathon in 2h48 ‘, unhappy to have run it and no longer wanting to try again. Now I find myself with the fifth time of the Italian season of marathon and half marathon. So everything can change ».

Do you dream of the Olympics?

«I would say that they are unattainable, especially in light of the fact that I am not a professional athlete. But I’m satisfied with the results I’m getting ”.

Are you on a diet?

“No, but I’ve never been a sweet tooth. I try to eat healthy and I find it easy ». –