Triathlete Diego Méntrida shares how he experienced the perfect balance of sport, rest and wellbeing at ARTIEM Asturias. A stay that shows training is much more than logging miles: it’s a lifestyle.

Sport as a philosophy of life

For Diego, sport is not just about competition or a finish time: it’s a way of life. “It’s a tool to grow as a person,” he explains, recalling how his career has taught him essential values such as effort, perseverance and teamwork.

In Asturias, he found the perfect setting to nurture that philosophy: a natural environment that inspires calm while motivating you to push further every day.

 

The importance of rest in training

“Without recovery there is no adaptation,” Diego sums up. Sleeping well, eating properly and finding moments to disconnect are just as important as the training sessions themselves.

In this sense, ARTIEM Asturias makes a difference: rooms designed for real rest, healthy gastronomy and spaces created to recharge energy. Because only by caring for both body and mind can athletes perform at their best.

 

A hotel designed for athletes

What does an athlete look for in accommodation? For Diego, the essentials are clear: balanced food, spa, gym, pool, training routes and safe places to store equipment.

In his own words: “ARTIEM perfectly combines sport and wellbeing. That balance is key for any athlete.”

 

Micro-challenges that inspire

Beyond major competitions, Diego highlights the importance of setting small goals: exploring a new cycling route, completing a training plan or sharing miles with friends.

Asturias, with its variety of landscapes and routes, is the ideal stage for these micro-challenges that keep motivation alive and routine at bay.

 

Diego Méntrida’s projects and future

Today, Diego competes as a paratriathlon guide in national and international races, with his sights set on the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games. He is also driving the solidarity project Running for West, which raises awareness of West syndrome and proves that sport can also give a voice to social causes.

 

Asturias: sport, rest and wellbeing

Diego Méntrida’s experience at ARTIEM Asturias shows that training goes far beyond performance: it’s about finding balance between mind, body and environment.

Asturias is not just a place to train. It’s a destination where sport and wellbeing come together to create inspiring experiences that stay with you.