In high school, I was running cross country races and in track & field. One summer, I decided to try some other races in the mountains because I lived in a ski resort, for distances between 10 and 25 km. I really enjoyed it and became French Champion U20, so I ran for the French team in the European and World Mountain running Championship. Then I became the French Champion in Trail Running U23. Gradually, I’ve increased the distances and now my best distances are between 60 and 80 km.
Nathan Jovet
Place and date of birth:Chambéry: January 22, 1996
Where do you live now?Le Bourget-du-lac, next to Chambéry
At what age did you start your discipline?I started running when I was 16.
What are the reasons for having chosen it?I was in a ski class in middle school; I skied seven times a week in winter, and in the summer & autumn we went skiing on the glacier… It was too much for me, I stopped skiing and I started running. First, I did the cross countries, then I started mountain running and trail running.
What is your main objective in your sports career?My biggest dream is to win UTMB.
What is your main objective in your personal life?My main objective in my personal life is to live in a place which I like and to be happy, at least optimistic.
Why do you choose us as a partner?Cébé is for me the number one in sunglasses. I had Cébé equipment when I was younger and I was always satisfied. Moreover, I like other athletes who are wearing Cébé.
What do you like the most in our products?The color; the comfort; the quality.
Do you have a particular habit, a ritual before a competition?I don’t have a particular ritual before a competition. I just try to forget nothing; unfortunately it has happened in the pastJ
What is your favorite competition spot?I think it’s Chamonix, the landscapes are amazing and the atmosphere is unique.
What is your best memory in your career?It was for the Serre Che Trail (50 km), it was my first long Trail and I was so happy to end the race 2ndafter a last downhill with tremendous cramps!
Where is your favorite place to relax?My best place to relax is in Peisey (Savoie), that’s where my parents live and where I spent my first 18 years.
What is your favorite holiday destination?I like to change so that I can discover a lot of awesome places.
What is your favorite song, artist?
Bob Dylan for sure! I really enjoy those songs.
What is your favorite movie?Imitation Game.
What is your favorite dish?A huge pizza after a long run.
What is your favorite activity (besides your sport)?I’m a PE teacher so I do a lot of activities, my favorites are: volleyball, handball, cross country skiing, ski mountaineering, cycling.
In high school, I was running cross country races and in track & field. One summer, I decided to try some other races in the mountains because I lived in a ski resort, for distances between 10 and 25 km. I really enjoyed it and became French Champion U20, so I ran for the French team in the European and World Mountain running Championship. Then I became the French Champion in Trail Running U23. Gradually, I’ve increased the distances and now my best distances are between 60 and 80 km.
Nathan Jovet