Do you have a role model?

"Basically, I'm inspired by people who believe in themselves and follow their sporting path with all its ups and downs and believe in themselves."

How do you overcome your inner couch potato during training?

"To be honest, training isn't fun every day. But somehow you motivate yourself with your planned goals for the next season or with a good meal after training."

What do you do just before a competition? Is there a special ritual?

"I make sure that I avoid all the pre-race hustle and bustle as much as possible and only focus on myself and get to the start line as late as possible."

What's the first thing you do when you reach the finish line?

"Enjoy the moment after a successful race, have a drink and then do an easy cool-down."

What does happiness mean to you?

"The freedom to organise my life the way I want, my friends and family."

What are you particularly grateful for?

"That I haven't had to deal with any injuries over the last few years and that I still enjoy running so much after all these years."

What other hobbies do you pursue apart from running?

"One of my passions is travelling: I love exploring new countries, getting to know the people and their culture and savouring good food."

Daniel Peer

"A large portion of passion for running in nature"

Our LOWA Trail Racer Daniel not only has a wealth of experience in athletics, but also a great deal of passion for running in the great outdoors.

After years on the track and road, he took the plunge into trail running in 2023 - in search of new challenges and the feeling of freedom in the mountains. And with success: two victories at the Terra Raetica Festival and an Austrian championship title in the M35 category speak for themselves.

His perfect day starts with an espresso and a small breakfast - then it's off into the mountains. Hours of running through the landscapes of Tyrol and South Tyrol, accompanied by the scent of nature, the vastness of the view and the feeling of complete freedom. For Daniel, trail running is more than just sport: it's a way of life, a way of finding balance and an adventure all at the same time.

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His tip for beginners? Continuity. First create the basis, then collect metres in altitude - and also accelerate downhill from time to time.

PROFILE

YEAR OF BIRTH

1989
HOMELAND

Innsbruck
OCCUPATION

Controller
HAUSBERG

North chain
FAVOURITE ROUTE

Axamer Lizum
GREATEST SUCCESSES

Winner Terra-Raetica High Trails Festival 2023+2024 / 4th place ÖM Trail-Classic (1st place M35)
FAVOURITE RACE

Three Peaks Alpine Run
PRE-RACE EATING

Ugali & toast

8 questions for Gioia

- Do you have a role model?
  
  "Basically, I'm inspired by people who believe in themselves and follow their sporting path with all its ups and downs and believe in themselves."
- How do you overcome your inner couch potato during training?
  
  "To be honest, training isn't fun every day. But somehow you motivate yourself with your planned goals for the next season or with a good meal after training."
- What do you do just before a competition? Is there a special ritual?
  
  "I make sure that I avoid all the pre-race hustle and bustle as much as possible and only focus on myself and get to the start line as late as possible."
- What's the first thing you do when you reach the finish line?
  
  "Enjoy the moment after a successful race, have a drink and then do an easy cool-down."
- What does happiness mean to you?
  
  "The freedom to organise my life the way I want, my friends and family."
- What are you particularly grateful for?
  
  "That I haven't had to deal with any injuries over the last few years and that I still enjoy running so much after all these years."
- What other hobbies do you pursue apart from running?
  
  "One of my passions is travelling: I love exploring new countries, getting to know the people and their culture and savouring good food."
- What is your favourite LOWA shoe?
  
  "LOWA Madrix"

Daniel Peer

"A large portion of passion for running in nature"

PROFILE

8 questions for Gioia

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