Eevi Bengs


Country
Italy

Other Sports
Roadbike, Ski mountaineering , Mountainbike, Mountaineering, Climbing

Is there something you'd like to tell us?
I’m living my dream and I’m incredibly grateful to be healthy and able to stay active and do sports whenever I want.

When did you start running and why?
I started running 12 years ago because I was fascinated by the idea of exploring nature in the most natural way, leaving no trace behind.

Favoutite Quote
“Live your dream, don’t just dream your life.”

Specialty
Very technical downhill sections and routes of 70–100 km that are very challenging.

Top Achievements
Victory at La Diagonale des Fous 2021 (“170 km, 10,000 m+”), 2nd place at Hong Kong 100, 1st place at Snowdonia 100 km, 3rd place at Glencoe Skyline, Tromsø Skyrace, and Madeira Skymarathon. Course record at the South Tyrol Ultraskyrace.

Why Altra?
Because it feels like running barefoot in shoes, making it very natural. I strongly identify with the brand, and since I’ve been running in Altra shoes, I haven’t had any physical issues. My back, in particular, has benefited greatly.

Favourite shoe(s)
The Olympus 275—a rocket on the trails and a shoe that feels unbelievably comfortable.