Geert van Nispen
“Being fully connected to yourself and nature is the most beautiful thing there is. Preferably in the mountains, at a height far away from the rat-race, light pollution and noise. My adventurous lifestyle allows me to step outside my comfort zone and challenge myself. It makes me feel alive!
Can you share a short backstory on how you got into the outdoors and your particular discipline?
After a burnout, I started running again after not exercising for 15 years. Mid 2019 I picked up my old love again. And where I used to be a roadracer, I have now started looking for nature. Running in nature. Trail running quickly became a way of life. I combine long distance running on the trails through nature and in the mountains with multi-day trekking adventures. By trekking through nature with my backpack for months, wild camping and challenging myself physically and mentally, I nourish my most important values: freedom and vitality. I am a passionate trailrunner and fasthiker.
Tell us about some interesting things you have recently done in the mountains or outdoors and what is planned in the short term?
I recently had the opportunity to wander in the Spanish side of the Pyrenees. Enjoying nature and wild camping at its best. I traveled through Slovenia, ran part of the Camino del Norte, ran through the Pyrenees, ran 1,000 kilometers in 30 days to raise awareness for Parkinson's disease and spent two months trekking through the south of Italy on part of the Sentiero Italia trail.
This year I will end with a 24-hour winter trail. For next year, my currently secret dreamproject is planned for June and I will wander the Via Alpina Red Trail in the summer months.
We would love to know about your life, and interests unrelated to outdoors, or mountain sports?
When I'm at home I spend time with friends and family, write, watch films and series and speak on events about my adventures and experiences. I also train others to live a more adventurous life, dedicate myself to stopping Parkinson's disease and try to inspire others to exercise more.
Website: https://geertvannispen.nl/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geert_van_nispen_runs_hikes/
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