Mireia Miró is a girl who, at only 23 years old, already knows very well what adventure sports can offer, especially backcountry skiing, his specialty. He has been in the world of competition for 6 years now, so he already knows first-hand what the world around him is like, the emotions, the successes, the defeats... He is clear that he wants to dedicate himself to skiing for a long time, and is that, as he says, "my life revolves around skiing."
Yumping.- In the middle of the winter season, if you look back, what made you decide to practice mountain skiing?
Mireia Miró.- I am from Barcelona city, so ski does not come naturally to me. Since I was little I have always gone to the mountains with my parents. When I was 12 years old I entered the UEC (Hiking Union of Catalonia) of Gracia, and it was thanks to them that I learned about other facets of the mountain such as climbing or skiing.
What marked a before and after was my entry into the CTEMC (Catalan Mountain Ski Technology Center) when I was 17 years old. They trained me and taught me other styles of life and behavior, the choice was mine.
Y.- Have you been in this world long?
M.M.- My first races in mountain skiing were when I was 17 years old, that is , which now begins my sixth season.
Y.- Were the beginnings hard? You are a girl, and we already know that women do not have as much presence in sports of this type as men may have...
M.M.- The truth is that I have always felt very welcomed and supported by everyone, from my family, to the Technology center, to the brands I have worked with, to the Spanish team of young people. or currently the one I am in, the seniors... I am in favor of the fact that problems grow in a group when there is machismo, but also feminism. A good atmosphere is established when we all treat each other equally: young people, seniors, women or men.
Y.- How is this season presented?
M.M.- Last year I finished my studies at Font Romeu, this has freed me up with a lot of time to dedicate myself more fully to my preparation. I'm living in the Alps, which gives me an improvement in the quality of the training, which I prepare with Javier Martín de Villa.
So far I have started the season very well, why deny it? But it is very long and the races sooner or later take their toll.
In addition, I have joined Dynafit, with whom I am starting a new project, on a competitive level with material development and on a personal level with the realization of some dreams that I have had for a long time, such as trying the record of the Mont Blanc.
Y.- At the national level, do you find a lot of competition?
M.M.- The level is rising and there are young people who aim high. As for the present, the girls are becoming more and more prepared and I can't get lost. But I dedicate myself to cross country skiing, it has become my job (which I love) therefore It is normal that she is somewhat above girls who are training and working at the same time and who have to make hours where there are none.
And.- How do you see the international panorama?
M.M.- There are more and more young people and countries are investing more in them, which is a good sign. We will have to see the continuity of these, because making a living from mountain skiing in many countries is not easy.
And.- What is your next goal?
M.M.- Having such a long season and with races every weekend, my goals are short-term, they are "the next race." All races have their importance.
And.- Who do you admire?
M.M.- Many people come to mind. The first were my two roommates: Kilian and Leti, for being two great champions and also two great people. Then a good friend also crossed my mind: Gemma, who is one of those people who said that they make time where there is none to be able to train and go to the races, and so I could continue with a long etc. If every moment has its song, every moment also has its protagonist.
And.- What has Dynafit contributed to your career?
M.M.- As I said, this year has been one of great changes for me. I have gone from living in Font Romeu to the Alps, from having to combine studies and training to being able to be 100% dedicated, I have turned the page.
Dynafit presented me with a very interesting project, where I was part of the brand, I was one of the family. The idea motivated me, and it was the icing on the cake. I was ending a very happy stage of my life in Font Romeu and I needed to start a different one.
And.- What is the relationship like with the rest of the team?
M.M.- Very good, since I have been there I have always found a very good atmosphere. All races are lived intensely, a victory is celebrated, and a defeat cushioned by everyone, this is very nice and takes away pressure.
Y.- What is your day to day like?
M.M.- With races, training and concentrations we make a lot of trips. It is very difficult to see each other for more than 4 days in the same place, but when I am at home I like to get up early (between 7 and 8) and train in the morning to be home between 12 and 1. I keep quite "French" schedules. in this aspect. After eating, depending on the day, sometimes a nap, sometimes some work or there are even days when it's an afternoon cardio or gym session, then to prepare dinner for the other two beasts at home (laughs) and before before dinner or before going to bed I always like to stretch.
And.- What does skiing mean to you?
M.M.- My daily life revolves around him!
Y.- You finished studying STAPS, how would you like to see yourself in a few years?
M.M.- I finished STAPS last June specializing in APA (Adapted Sports). It is a profession that I really like but that right now requires too much time. For now I want to continue racing now that I can make a living from it.
In the future (and it is a job that we are already doing in the present) I want to get more involved in the training of young people in mountain skiing. I think it is very important that the values and knowledge that are transmitted are not lost.
Y.- Your track record is enviable, as you have achieved various number one positions. How far would you like to go?
M.M.- As I say: "I still have everything to win." As long as there is motivation, dreams and projects, I will continue listening to this creativity and taking advantage of it. The head is our engine.
And.- What recommendations could you make for new athletes who are interested in mountain skiing?
M.M.- Let them not worry about the time, let them enjoy everything that this sport offers us (which is not little), the spaces and the people.
