Pierluigi De Rogatis

Rowing 🇮🇹 champ turned endurance athlete 🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️
42km: 2:51:57 🏅
I did, you can too 🔥
#WatchForward 🌟

[Pierluigi De Rogatis @PierDeRog]

First #marathon, #Monterrey Marathon, and a Boston Qualifier! But this wasn’t just about the clock—it was for a cause close to my heart. Running with “F**k #Cancer” on my shirt gave every mile extra meaning. What’s the most meaningful race you’ve ever run? https://t.co/kJiD2CVT3W

[Pierluigi De Rogatis @PierDeRog]

5 hours on the mountain after an #injury. I met an older #hiker carrying the leash of his dog who passed away last month. He taught me that the #mountain isn’t just for racing; it’s for remembering.

Ep 18 is live. The ultimate lesson in slowing down.
Link in bio!

[Pierluigi De Rogatis @PierDeRog]

The #mountain is a cold physics equation. It will politely let you #sprint up the first climb, burn all your matches, and then quietly collect your soul at km 40.

#Pacing is the art of letting go of your pride so you can keep your quads.

How to stop Redlining, link in bio!

[Pierluigi De Rogatis @PierDeRog]

4 weeks before my 100-miler, my skeleton threw an error code. An MRI confirmed severe bone edema.

I am officially postponing the #race. Walking away to save your bones isn't quitting; it's the ultimate PR.

New episode out!

https://t.co/GO7hed9z9E

#Running #Injury #Trail

[Pierluigi De Rogatis @PierDeRog]

The "#bonk" isn't a lack of heart. It's a math problem.

If you burn 800 cals/hr and only eat 200, your supply chain collapses. I learned this the hard way.

Learn how to debug the Glycogen Leak in my newest article on #Patreon. Link in bio!

#Nutrition #Running #Fitness

[Pierluigi De Rogatis @PierDeRog]

70km #race. 4,000m elevation. 16th overall.

But the real story: at km 42, my #Garmin bricked. I lost pacing, heart rate, and navigation data.

We worship data. But the watch is just the mirror, not the muscle.

Ep 16: Flying Blind. 🔗 Link in bio
#Running #Trail #UltraRunning

[Pierluigi De Rogatis @PierDeRog]

You can build a Ferrari engine, but if you drop it in a plastic chassis, the torque rips it apart.

Your heart is the engine. Your mind is the chassis.

Willpower is an emotion; you need infrastructure.
🔗 New article in bio

#Running #Fitness #Training #Workout #TrailRunning

[Pierluigi De Rogatis @PierDeRog]

The sky said: 14 days of continuous rain.
The Negotiator in my brain said to wait for the sun. But the mountain does not negotiate.

Once you are completely soaked, you cannot get more wet. The rain just becomes coolant for the engine.

Ep 15: Waterproof

🔗 Link in bio

[Pierluigi De Rogatis @PierDeRog]

First rep: Hikers said "Good job"
Fourth rep: Hikers looked at me like I was a glitch

I spent Sunday doing 4x20min hill repeats
Pain without a plan is suffering. Pain with a plan is construction

Ep 14: The Definition of Insanity, link in bio!

#UltraRunning #Training #Running

[Pierluigi De Rogatis @PierDeRog]

Most race predictors use linear formulas. Mine uses a Physics Engine.

Introducing Endurance Labs.

It is 100% Free.

Stop guessing. Start engineering.

🔗 https://t.co/tbFYZAF9kF

#BuildInPublic #SportsTech #Triathlon #UltraRunning #Running #Fitness #Cycling

[Pierluigi De Rogatis @PierDeRog]

I know I can finish 100 miles.
The question is: What happens if I stop fighting the distance and start understanding it?

New Coach.
Curiosity over Ego.
I’m ready to be a student again.

Ep 13: The End of Brute Force - link in bio!

#WatchForward #Growth #UltraRunning #Training

[Pierluigi De Rogatis @PierDeRog]

Midnight: Spartan Warrior. 7:00 AM: Shivering child.
#DNF at km 48.

I didn't just stop. I walked off the #trail, found a rock, and sat down while the real runners passed me.

The #mountain audited my ego, and I came up short.
Episode 12 is out, link in bio.

#UltraRunning

[Pierluigi De Rogatis @PierDeRog]

I hate ambiguity.
I wanted to know exactly what time I need to run to hit a specific UTMB Score.
So I processed 500,000 race results and built a calculator to tell me the truth.

Stop guessing.
Live now: https://t.co/HgIgPrHioh

#BuildInPublic #UTMB #TrailRunning #Running

[Pierluigi De Rogatis @PierDeRog]

I wrote a serious #training log about "structural integrity."

Then I deleted it, ate Nutella bread, and signed up for a 104km #race on an injured leg.

Episode 11 is about the difference between a manual and a journal.

Pray for me on Jan 4th. Link in bio!

#running #trail

[Pierluigi De Rogatis @PierDeRog]

The world says: Focus on one thing.
I say: Carry two heavy loads.
The Bi-Directional Advantage means my #running forces strategic rest on my work, and my #work disciplines the ambition of my #training. They veto each other's extremes.
Mentality Monthly is live. Link in bio! 🔗

[Pierluigi De Rogatis @PierDeRog]

I traded my #training block for a work trip to #Bangkok.
It wasn't a rest. It was the ultimate defense mechanism. The exhaustion of professional duty forced my ego to surrender the urge to train, saving my injured leg from myself.
Full story on Patreon. Link in bio! 🔗
#Recovery

[Pierluigi De Rogatis @PierDeRog]

The most costly thing you do every week is chase 100% #perfection. It drains 80% of your energy for 20% more result.
That's the "Asymmetry of Effort." I broke down my 4-part framework for strategic stopping and preserving focus.
Read the full #article the link in bio!
#Mindset

[Pierluigi De Rogatis @PierDeRog]

The hardest #discipline isn't pushing "more." It's doing "nothing."
After my #injury, my mind screamed "#TRAIN!" My body demanded rest. So I cycled, watching a movie: active healing, patience, and honoring the long game.

Full story on Patreon. Link in bio! 🔗
#Recovery #Cycling

[Pierluigi De Rogatis @PierDeRog]

Mind: "We just ran 100km. Let's train"
Body: "Hell no"

One week after my race, I felt fine. So I attempted a 4-hour session. Result: Severe tendinitis.
I fell into the "Phantom Recovery" trap. My engine was ready, but my chassis wasn't.
Full story on Patreon. Link in bio! 🔗

[Pierluigi De Rogatis @PierDeRog]

My old website didn't fit. It had the logo, but not the soul.

So I tore it down.

The new #WatchForward is live. It reflects the grit of 100km and the discipline of rowing. It’s not just a site; it’s a manifesto.

I wrote the behind-the-scenes story on Patreon. Link in bio! 🔗

[Pierluigi De Rogatis @PierDeRog]

The 100km #race is done. My goal was <16 hours. My time: 13h.
My legs were flying for 90km. Then they filed for divorce. The last 18km were a pure mental battle.
I cried at the end. It's the first stone of a new mountain. The full story is live. Link in bio! 🔗
#running #100km