Podcasts about fat girl running

Mirna Valerio, aka The Mirnavator, would like you to join her outside her comfort zone.That's where I found her when we were both backcountry skiing at Bolton Valley recently. I immediately recognized her from Instagram, where she has 165k followers at @themirnavator. But when I called her an “influencer,” she quickly corrected me. She said she prefers “possibility model.”Valerio, 49, is a former school teacher and author of the acclaimed blog, Fat Girl Running. The resident of Winooski is now a full-time professional athlete who has attracted legions of fans for her humor and honesty as she takes on big challenges, including multi-day ultramarathons. A self-described large woman and slow runner, she is a champion of body positivity. She hopes that as a Black women participating in what have been traditional white spaces — such as skiing, running and endurance sports — she can show people that being active and joyful do not know bounds of color, size, age, ability or any other difference.Valerio has been profiled in numerous national news outlets including NBC News, the Wall Street Journal, CNN, Runners World and the Today Show. She was recognized in 2018 by National Geographic as an Adventurer of the Year.Valerio has a book, “A Beautiful Work in Progress,” that she also hopes will inspire and motivate people.Valerio explained that it was 2015 when she started getting attention for her blog “about me being a plus size Black ultra marathoner.” It was “just me doing long distance in the body that I have, and crushing stereotypes of being of a fat person doing sports.”Valerio has a message to others. “People will always have something to say and an opinion about what you look like, the things that you do, what they think you should be doing, what they think you shouldn't be doing, and all of that's going to keep existing. But you can make a choice as to whether or not you are going to let that run your life.”“I say, you know, let curiosity be your guide. …And do the things that you need to do for yourself. Even though all of that other negative talk, it might be negative self talk too, even though all of that exists, you go out and do what you need and want to do for yourself.”Valerio, who is an unapologetic advocate of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), says, “When I show up in a space that has traditionally not seen someone like me in that space, whether it's because of my body size, my gender or my race, I am sending a message, and it's not always easy. …Nature is for everybody. These lakes, these reservoirs, these camp spots, are for everyone. And I want everybody to be able to experience the delight and wonder of being out of nature. So if that means that I step into a space that's primarily white or that has previously been hostile to Black people or people of any other sort of non white identities, then I'm going to keep doing it, just so people can see me and know that they're going to be okay too.”

Mirna Valerio, aka The Mirnavator, is an ultramarathon runner, full-time adventurer, author, former educator, mom, kind, full of love and joy, and all around inspiration and she joins Sydney for a conversation on choosing a life of adventure and how we can redefine athleticism.  This episode originally aired on October 9, 2018, and we can't wait to share it with you again!  We chat about Mirna's love for running and adventure, and why curiosity is an essential part of our growth. Mirna shares with us the epic race she completed - the Transrockies Run, a six day stage race covering 120 miles across the Colorado Rockies - and how her perseverance, spirit, and community lifted her up and pushed her to the finish line. She opens up about living her life publicly and how being vulnerable has inspired others to push outside of their comfort zones and choose adventure too. We also chat redefining athleticism, the inspiration behind her blog Fat Girl Running, the REI documentary, and her book A Beautiful Work in Progress. Mirna shares with us how she deals with negative comments, why it's so important to embrace the body we're in, the challenges she's taking on next, and SO much more! To learn more about Mirna, visit her website themirnavator.com and you can find her on Instagram @themirnavator on Twitter @themirnavator and on Facebook @themirnavator Links & Sponsors:  Thank you to today's sponsor, Better Help. We want you to be able to live a happier, more joyful, and ease filled life, and I'm excited to share that as a listener of Seek The Joy Podcast, you will you get 10% off your first month by going to betterhelp.com/seekthejoy.  Seek The Joy MERCH is here! Check out our fav new designs here   Subscribe to our Newsletter! seekthejoypodcast.com/subscribe. You won't regret it.

On today's show, how the plus-size endurance athlete behind the blog “Fat Girl Running” turned her love for the sport into a career as a fully-sponsored professional athlete. Welcome to the We Do Hard Things Podcast, the show about facing fears, taking big risks, and chasing down dreams - hosted by Mark Drager.

Catch-up with Mirna Valerio aka The Mirnavator. Mirna is an ultra runner, adventurer, author, former teacher, more. Her blog, Fat Girl Running, took off shortly after she took on the sport back in 2008 and she’s been showcasing what’s possible ever since.In an Instagram live catch-up Gale did with Mirna on Thursday,  we talk about her found home of Vermont, Stowe Trails, how she picked up cycling during the pandemic, her new podcast, the significance of her new ambassadorship with Lululemon,  and the biggest lesson she learned from 2020 that she’s carrying with her. This special bonus episode of She Explores is brought to you by ust, who are making a name in the camping world by creating gear that helps EVERYONE get outside and enjoy the outdoors. Learn more at ustgear.com and follow along on Instagram @ustgear.Featured in this episode: Mirna ValerioHosted & Produced by Gale StraubA production of Ravel MediaJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesFeatured in this episode: Mirna ValerioInstagram: @themirnavatorWebsiteStowe Trails PartnershipRavel MediaEpisodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.Music by James Childs and Utah via MusicBed.

“He said, ‘If you want to see your son grow up, you need to make these changes.’ Done. That’s all I needed to hear.” The Mirnavator is here! Mirna Valerio is a sponsored athlete, ultra runner, best-selling author (check out her book, A Beautiful Work in Progress), trained opera singer (yes, she sings on this episode!), mother, educator, activist (she leads diversity, equity, and inclusion workshops for brands including Nike and Burton), and speaker. She has appeared on the Kelly Clarkson Show and the Rich Roll podcast (twice!), she trained Will Smith for a half marathon, and she was named 2018 Adventurer of the Year by National Geographic. She's also arguably one of the most influential women in running today. On this episode, Mirna talks about how she became "The Mirnavator," explains what it was like when her blog, Fat Girl Running, went viral in 2015, and what life has been like ever since. Plus, she shares her core values, offers an exercise for how can all discover our own values, and talks about her exciting new projects (a novel! a podcast!). SPONSOR: AfterShokz — Visit ontherun.aftershokz.com for 15% off wireless headphones. What you’ll get on this episode: Mirna sings! (Plus, why and how she recently sang for Nigel Barker) (7:00) What’s making Mirna happy today? (15:40) On having an impact (23:00) Did Young Mirna envision this future for herself, as a sponsored athlete? And how did a health scare in 2008 lead to where she is today? (26:00) On going viral (45:00) How Mirna ended up training Will Smith for a half marathon (56:30) What hasn’t Mirna done? (1:10:10) Mirna’s advice for identifying your core values (1:14:00) What we mention on this episode: "REI Presents Mirna Valerio, Ultra Runner" Mirna Valerio on The Kelly Clarkson Show Follow Mirna: Instagram @themirnavator Twitter @themirnavator Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Like the Facebook page Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Blog Strava Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify SoundCloud Overcast Stitcher Google Play SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!

Mirna is an ultra runner, mountain biker, blogger, author, Mom, and so much more. She started Fat Girl Running, which is about her experiences as a larger woman in a world of thinner athletes. She has completed 14 ultramarathons and has quite a few more slated for the near future.  You may have seen Mirna's athletic story in the WSJ, Runner's World, on the NBC Nightly News, CNN, and/or The CW Network. REI also produced a short documentary about Mirna, The Mirnavator, that went viral. Her writing has been featured in Women's Running Magazine, Self Magazine Online, Outside Online, and Runner's World Magazine. She was also chosen as a 2018 National Geographic Adventurer of the Year. I just recently met Mirna when she was a Keynote speaker at Refuel, a conference I created in which we quickly mention. In this episode, we talk about how she trained Will Smith for his first race, what people can do when they don't know how to start an exercise program and what to say to yourself when you feel negative energy from others.      If you are struggling with getting your engine started or need some extra motivation to keep going, then I highly suggest you check out this episode. Here's a link to Refuel which was mentioned: www.dealerinspire.com/refuel

Gaby and Allison give a listener advice about battling imposter syndrome in the male-dominated field of quantitative finance. They then have a delightful discussion with Allison's former middle school music teacher Mirna Valerio, who has since become a FAMOUS RUNNER due to her blog Fat Girl Running. Lastly, sexism in the media. How are female politicians, celebrities and astronauts treated differently? Also, we released this early because of the election. Oof. Good luck, America! (tw: fatphobia, domestic violence) Listen to Just Between Us Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: http://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus FOLLOW JUST BETWEEN US: https://www.instagram.com/jbupodcast JUST BETWEEN US IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST: https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/just-between-us/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Gaby and Allison give a listener advice about battling imposter syndrome in the male-dominated field of quantitative finance. They then have a delightful discussion with Allison’s former middle school music teacher Mirna Valerio, who has since become a FAMOUS RUNNER due to her blog Fat Girl Running. Lastly, sexism in the media. How are female politicians, celebrities and astronauts treated differently? Also, we released this early because of the election. Oof. Good luck, America! (tw: fatphobia, domestic violence) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recorded 5/28/20. With everything going on today – protests against police brutality, an awakening of the persistence of racial injustice – a global pandemic – it's more important than ever that we find places to celebrate joy and specifically Black joy from Black people's stories. I know that seems counter intuitive, but joy will fuel us through these difficulties. Mirna Valerio is an ultradistance runner whose passion for the outdoors, inclusivity, diversity, and inspiring others is palpable. Mirna started a blog called Fat Girl Running to talk through her experiences as a “larger woman in a world of thinner athletes.” Her blog has since propelled her into the spotlight. Mirna now travels around the country and the world to speak, teach, and encourage others to live large. In this podcast, we talk about Mirna's upbringing and how she got her start in ultrarunning. As a Brooklyn native, Mirna didn't have access to trails as a child, but excursions through her middle and high school helped develop her love for the outdoors, while her drive for team sports encouraged her athleticism. After a health scare in 2008, Mirna started running again and hasn't looked back since. She's now a cross-country coach (she helped train Will Smith for a half-marathon!), an acclaimed author of her recent memoir A Beautiful Work in Progress, and a participant in races both nationally and abroad. I'm so inspired by Mirna's infectious positivity and her drive to keep pushing herself. I so enjoyed speaking with her about racism, the connection between COVID and ultrarunning, and how to manage imposter syndrome. “Find a way.”––Diana Nyad Find Mirna's website here Check out Mirna's Instagram Find Mirna on Facebook Follow Mirna on Twitter Buy Mirna's Book “A Beautiful Work in Progress” here Scroll through her blog at Fat Girl Running Support Mirna on Patreon Check out her current favorite book Big Summer by Jennifer Weiner Today's episode is brought to you by Fat Tire. Born on a bike, Fat Tire strives to be a role model for other businesses in their impact on the communities they serve and the planet itself. Fat Tire is a certified B-Corp and gives 1% of profits to environmental non-profits. They supported my 2019 Everest #ClimbForEquality and continue to be supporters and champions for a variety of causes including Protect Our Winters and the High Fives Foundation. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caroline-gleich/message

My guest for today’s episode is Mirna Valerio. Mirna is an author, ultrarunner, adventurer and public speaker.

Carrie chats with the one and only Mirna Valerio! They talk about Mirna’s running history, her writing under the moniker “Fat Girl Running”, how she builds herself up on her terms, her love of wine, and much more.

On the first day of high school, Mirna Valerio went to hockey practice - and suffered. She was larger than the other players, and a lot less fit. Her coach, instead of telling her she was no good, encouraged her to keep going - and that’s why today Mirna is an ultramarathoner, speaker, author, and the 2018 National Geographic Adventurer of the Year.The name of Mirna’s first blog, “Fat Girl Running”, describes exactly who she is - a body-positive larger woman who lives to run (and when she can’t do that anymore, surf). In this episode of Rob Konrad: Conversations, Mirna tells Rob about the challenges she’s overcome to become a professional runner, the bullying she’s endured because of her body type, and the gratitude and compassion she’s discovered through changing her life and living her dream.And - she believes that anyone can do the same, without so much as jogging around the block.For the video interview of the conversation, show notes, full transcripts, links to Mirna's books, and more, visit:https://www.robkonrad.com/podcast/conversations/003-mirna-valerio/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sarah Bowen Shea and Maggie Palmer dive into a candid conversation with Mirna “The Mirnavator” Valerio, the author of A Beautiful Work in Progress, which was an extension of her Fat Girl Running blog. Mirna, a plus-size ultramarathoner of color, talks about how she feels about the public attention she garners, including how she shuts out naysayers. She reveals how she feels about “failing pretty publically” in some races. Mirna shares how she practices visual and visceral self-love. A finisher of 22 marathons and ultras, Mirna offers loads of advice for ultrarunners as well as giving a suggestion for an ideal first-time marathon. Find out how bacon enters the conversation. And applaud what she says about walking in a running race.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy #SeekTheJoy Tuesay! On the podcast this week is Mirna Valerio, aka The Mirnavator. Mirna is an ultramarathon runner, full-time adventurer, author, former educator, mom, and so kind, full of love and joy, and all around inspiration. Mirna is a force of nature and I’m so excited and grateful to be able to bring you her story, her voice, and her mission of empowerment, body positivity, and adventure. On this week’s episode we chat about Mirna’s love for running and adventure, why curiosity is an essential part of our growth, pushing past fear, and the epic race she just completed. We chat about the inspiration behind her blog, Fat Girl Running, the REI Documentary, and Mirna opens up about living her life publicly and how her vulnerability has inspired others to push outside of their comfort zones and choose adventure. We also chat about redefining athleticism, dealing with negative comments, why it’s so important to embrace the body we’re in, the challenges she’s taking on next, and SO much more! Mirna has unapologetically owned her joy, her story, and her truth - and you guys are going to fall in love with her. I cannot wait for you to check out this episode.  To learn more about this week's episode head over to seekthejoypodcast.com/show-notes/mirnavalerio To learn more about Mirna visit her webiste themirnavator.com and you can find her on Instagram @themirnavator and on Twitter @themirnavator and Facebook @themirnavator.  You can find her blog Fat Girl Running here  You can find her book A Beautiful Work in Progress here  You can find the REI Documentary "REI Presents: The Mirnavator" here P.S. Our SECOND giveaway in our month of giveaways to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the podcast went live yesterday on our Instagram page! Thank you so much to all of the generous women and companies that participated in this week's giveaway! Make sure to head on over to our Instagram page for all of the details and how to enter.  Did you hear? We launched #SeekTheJoy merch! (cue internal screaming!!!) Yup, Seek The Joy bracelets are here and I am SO EXCITED. Check them out here - I can't wait to see you guys rockin your bracelet! We're now on PATREON!! Your support of this podcast means the world. Full of rewards and exclusive content, we can't wait to take this joy journey to the next level. Sign up to be a patron of the podcast here: patreon.com/seekthejoypodcast Until next week, ✨ #SeekTheJoy - hit SUBSCRIBE - and it would mean so much if you could give the podcast a rating and/or review on iTunes ✨ if you do, e-mail a screenshot of your review to sydney@seekthejoypodcast.com and we'll send you our #SeekTheJoy Guide for Infusing More Joy into Your Life! Along with this guide, you'll also receive two limited edition Seek The Joy Podcast stickers that will be mailed out to you. We can't wait to send these out to you!  We are gearing up for the tenth episode in The Power of Storytelling, which will air on October 16th! We want you to be part of it! To learn more and to submit your story, visit our website https://www.seekthejoypodcast.com/share-your-seekthejoy-story/ and fill out our interest form. Connect with us! ✨✨ Instagram instagram.com/seekthejoypodcast Facebook fb.me/seekthejoypodcast Twitter twitter.com/seekthejoypod E-mail sydney@seekthejoypodcast.com

Wow, we've got an inspiring episode today on BBR.Allie joins David to speak with National Geographic Adventurer of the Year and ultrarunner Mirna Valerio, who is helping redefine what being an athlete means.Despite enduring body shaming and racism, her message spread through her blog Fat Girl Running and she has inspired others with her running achievements in some of the toughest events in the US running and ultrarunning calendar.In this episode, you'll discover:How David's running club is the most diverse running club in London (this may not be quite true)Why she moved from the city to the country and started on the trailsHow a heart health scare got Mirna back into runningWhy you need to make Yoga Booty Ballet part of your lifeWhy you need a mantra if you're worried about running your first raceWhy being a good runner is nothing to do with speedHow running the Boston Marathon was painful... seriously painfulHow Mirna "spoke" to the trail on a 50km... and it rewarded her with an injuryWhat Mirna learned from her "epic failure" on the Transrockies (and how she's attempting it again)Why Mirna first started her blog (and how it exploded in popularity)Before the interview, David and Allie discuss the important question of whether you can ever have angry reggae.Discover more about Mirna in this documentary on Youtube "The Mirnavator": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5-CSQcYeXk BTW, something goes very wrong at the end of this episode.Our world-class technical production skills mean it's covered up brilliantly though, so you'll barely be able to tell... Bad Boy Guarantee.If you enjoyed this episode please SUBSCRIBE to get every episode delivered to you before everyone else.Join the conversation! If you want to request a guest or chat about this episode with like-minded drunk runners then head over to our Facebook Group, answer three questions either correctly or hilariously and we'll realise you're not a spam robot and add you in!You can also follow us on Twitter, Jody is @Ultrarunnerjody, David is @DavidHellard and the joint account is @BadBoyRunning1You can also email us letters@badboyrunning.com Lastly, don't forget to subscribe! FYB!

Redefine running with The Mirnavator. Mirna Valerio is the creator of the Fat Girl Running blog, author of A Beautiful Work in Progress, as well as a speaker, educator, and mother. On this episode, Mirna takes us on her journey of becoming an ultra-runner, learning to be her own boss, advocating for representation in the sport, and... - Jonathan and Emily have an exciting update on their lives and goals! - Mirna's experience running this year's freezing wet Boston Marathon - From growing up in Brooklyn to her life now, the importance of going outside and exploration - How a health scare pushed her to rediscover running and an active lifestyle - Her new series, Slow AF Trail Running Adventure Retreats - How running clears the mind and helps promote creative energy - Having a coach is a game-changer but you should also be able to motivate yourself intrinsically For the show notes, visit: https://exploreinspired.com/mirna-valerio

Ultrarunner Mirna Valerio is a role model for many because by doing what she loves, she shows others what is possible. She’s modeling being a black, fat girl running, moving her body up and over mountains. Which begs the question - what are you modeling for others? Women featured in this episode: Mirna Valerio, AKA "The Mirnavator." Mirna is a full-time ultrarunner, author, and public speaker. She blogs at Fat Girl Running and Runner's World. Want to meet Mirna in person? Our friend Shanti Hodges is hosting a retreat in October. Learn more here and take $50 off with the code, 'SheExplores' at checkout! Hosted by Gale Straub In this episode, you'll hear: Why when Mirna coached high school students, she taught them to love running as a lifestyle How Mirna answers the oft-dreaded question, "What do you do?" How nature and trail running impacts Mirna personally The ways in which joy and suffering balance each other in ultrarunning Why it's important to put in the work, but why it's also important to rest and listen to your body Why Mirna doesn't believe changing one's outward appearance leads to happiness How our culture uplifts a certain beauty standard, and the ways in which Mirna believes this is changing What she's learned from other plus-sized women about what they want their outdoor apparel to be like What Mirna thinks about being a role model for others Who Mirna looks up to in her everyday life Advice for listeners on how they can be a role model Sponsors & Codes: Benchmark Maps: use code SHEEXPLORES for 20% off your order Sawyer: Enter giveaway at She-Explores.com/sawyer World Nomads: Check out their podcast at Worldnomads.com/podcasts Join the She Explores Podcast community on Facebook. Enjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It’ll help other people find us. Visit She-Explores.com Resources mentioned in this episode: Mirna Valerio's Instagram Mirna Valerio's Memoir: A Beautiful Work in Progress The Mirnavator - Short Film produced by REI and directed by Sarah Menzies Mirna's blog, Fat Girl Running Submit your story of going solo in the outdoors! She Explores Facebook Group Music is by Lee Rosevere, Kai Engel, and Steve Combs via Free Music Archive (CC by A license) Music is also by Memory Palace.

Mirna’s transformation into a long-distance runner happened slowly. It started with doing a mile at a time and then eventually she worked her way up to a 5-kilometer race. Then that led to a 5K, then a 10K, which led to a half marathon, which led to her first marathon in 2011. Mirna started her blog in 2011, Fat Girl Running while training for this marathon as a way to share stories with her friends and family. The blog is about being an active larger girl in a thinner world via the individual yet universal sport of running. Mirna, uses the blog to write about her training routines, race experiences and obstacles that she faces as "an active larger girl in a thinner world.” Her personal accounts have helped her become a source of inspiration for other female athletes. "People took comfort in the fact that I was experiencing the same things that they were but I was still out there running. It didn't stop me.” As her story grew, so did her running goals. Marathons turned into ultra-marathons. The longest race she has run so far is 100K; that's 62 miles. And she's not looking to slow down anytime soon. Mirna, continues to challenge stereotypes and inspires others to do the same. Mirna’s ultimate running goal, is the Trans Rockies Race, which is a multi-stage, 6-day, 120-mile run through the Rocky Mountains! **************************************************** "I think most people who are my size and in athletic pursuit, we exude something different. There is a joy in what we do and we love to spread that joy to other people. Especially if it motivates them and inspires them to be athletes." ************************************************* Show notes Being based in the North Georgia Mountains Preparing to move house back to New Jersey Growing up in NYC Being known as - Fat Girl Running & the Mirnavator Blogging about being a larger women who runs Representing plus sized women in athletics Being sporty as a child Why she started running in high school Why she loves running Making transitions from high school to college and from college to work Having her son and how it changed her life Being discouraged from sports by the adults in her life Going after her first marathon Starting the blog and wanting to share her adventures with her friends and family Not wanting to focus on weightless Training for the marathon while blogging Dealing with a fractured ankle Getting hooked on running and wanting to do more marathons Dealing with the physical pain while running Dealing with criticism about her size Deciding to go after her first ultra marathon in 2012 What her training looks like Working with a coach Being invited to run at the Boston Marathon Speed work! Her mantra - “small steps - big distance” The Boston Marathon - Taking it in 2 mile chunks  Fuelling her long runs and working on her nutrition  Dealing with chaffing How her running has impacted on her friends and family Spending time in Portugal doing a trail race Dealing with a DNF Dealign with the pressure of being a public figure while out running Wanting to run a stage race in Colorado! The Trans Rockies Race  Saying yes to new opportunities What’s she’s learnt from running these races and distances Advice for other women Why you should buy her book -  A Beautiful Work in Progress *********************************************** Social Media Blog - Fat Girl Running Instagram @TheMirnavator  Facebook - Personal Page  @MirnaValerio Facebook - Athlete Page -  Mirna Valerio - The Mirnavator  **************************************************** Feeling inspired week after week?  You can do 3 easy things to help me continue to grow the podcast! Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes, so you won’t miss a single episode If you’re loving the podcast, please leave a 5-star review on iTunes! I read every single comment! Share the podcast with your friends, especially if you think it could help them, and spread the #ToughGirlPodcast love.  Your support helps me continue to grow the podcast and do inspiring things in this space! Already done all 3? You’re a rockstar! Thank you! Want to do more? Please become a Patron and donate a small fixed amount every month to help fund the runnings costs.  ****************************************************    

For full show notes, please go to: https://bit.ly/2rvbaRg   Mirna Valerio, known on the interwebs as The Mirnavator, is a superstar who truly does it all! Having been featured in National Geographic, NBC Nightly News, Runner's World, Elle, Self, and Outside Magazines, being the cover model and a regular contributing author for Women's Running Magazine, and writing her own book, A Beautiful Work in Progress, it is safe to say that she is well known in the running community.  Mirna serves as a Spanish teacher, cross country coach, choir director, and much more at a boarding school in North Georgia.  Trails are this girl's best friend and she has quickly became an icon for plus sized runners.  I have personally been deeply inspired by Mirna's accomplishments and how she has changed the status quo for us fat ladies.   In this episode, we talk about her book, her new crazy life that is full of speaking engagements and book tours, her recent experience at the Boston Marathon, her decision to take on a running coach for her training, the pressure that comes with being the "face" of plus sized running, and what she has planned for the rest of this year.  Mirna has an infectious laugh and a truly charming personality.  You are going to love her in this episode and want to become her best running friend!  Mentioned in the show:  A Beautiful Work in Progress Rabun Gap Nacoochee School Mirna’s Blog REI REI Book Tour Merrell REI Documentary SkirtSports Lifetime Athletic Boston Marathon Hyland's Health Coach Mike Boston Jacket Adam Welcome Golden- by Jill Scott Follow Mirna: Blog Instagram @themirnavator Facebook Twitter Strava Follow Kelsey: Instagram @thegogirlblog Facebook Twitter @thegogirlblog Blog Facebook Group If you like what you hear, please subscribe and leave a (5 star) rating/review on iTunes.  

Her blog is called Fat Girl Running and her friends and fans affectionately call her The Mirnavator. Mirna Valerio runs marathons and ultras and changes perceptions on a daily basis. Looking for a little Mirnavation? You’ve come to the right place!

Mirna’s Wild Idea: To run ultra-marathons and advocate for body positivity, showing others fitness comes in many sizes. You may have seen Mirna Valerio, “The Mirnavator.” Her video with REI had millions of views on Facebook. It starts with her reading an angry letter from a guy who wrote to her while she was doing a 50k run. He called her a “fraud,” a “liar,” and said she is not only faking running ultra-marathons, but she’s making a bad name for runners because she is overweight and doesn’t “look like a runner.” Well, Mirna can not only run, but she’s a true force of nature. She’s also a teacher, coach, diversity leader, trained opera singer, mom, wife, and recently added author and brand ambassador to her resume. A few years ago, when Mirna started doing longer runs, she started the site called Fat Girl Running. There weren’t a lot of people who looked like her on the trail, and she wanted to get more people outside running.  Her story was featured in the Wall Street Journal in 2015, and then was picked up by Runner’s World, NBC Nightly, CNN, and REI. She has now added a few more titles to her resume: brand ambassador, author of her new book, A Beautiful Work in Progress, and my own addition, total badass! Listening to Mirna talk is inspiring. She has an incredible outlook on the world, she laughs easily, and she isn’t afraid to go deep. We talked about diving into the uncomfortable, dealing with haters, how to create opportunities for yourself, and how you can be a runner no matter what your size, shape, or background. Presented by REI Listen to this episode if:  You want to start running. You are self-conscious about your body or fitness level. You need a dose of positivity.  You want to break out of your comfort zone. You hate when people tell you that you can’t do something. For full show notes, including guest links and books mentioned during the episode, visit: http://wildideasworthliving.com/59

“Instead of being ashamed of doing what you do or being what you are, I ask two important questions: Why not celebrate it? Why not be proud of the fact that the body you are in can do great things?” Mirna Valerio What is a runner? How do we define an athlete? What does it truly mean to be fit and healthy?Challenging stereotypes, today's guest demands that we broaden our limited definition of these terms.She may not be fast, but she runs. In fact she runs a lot, an impressive slew of ultramarathons to her name.She's also not skinny. In fact, she's big.250 pounds big.But Mirna Valerio is without a doubt a runner.In fact, the force of nature affectionately known as The Mirnavator is one of the most inspirational athletes I have ever met — a true ambassador of sport on a mission to empower women of all shapes and sizes to proudly embrace their bodies, expand their horizons, and own their truth.Carrying herself with grace, an intelligent self-confidence and a smile so gleeful it brightens all in her path, Mirna's appeal has less to do with her ability to run long distances and everything to do with her unapologetic celebration of her personal truth.Mirna's joyful self-acceptance is both real and rare. It's both authentic and bold. It's as infectious as it is inclusive.And it's incredibly empowering to the millions of people who suffer body shame issues silently.When she’s not running, the Brooklyn native (now living in the North Georgia Mountains with her husband and teenage son) is a Spanish teacher, diversity practitioner, cross-country coach, and author of the wildly popular blog Fat Girl Running. She also writes frequently for Women's Running Magazine and recently released a remarkable memoir I thoroughly enjoyed entitled, A Beautiful Work In Progress*.She’s been profiled in the Wall Street Journal and Runner's World and on NBC Nightly News. She’s also an ambassador for a variety of brands like REI, Merrell, Skirt Sports and Swiftwick. Just this week Mirna became one of the faces of JC Penney’s newly launched Here I Am campaign.I first came across Mirna’s story by way of a mini-documentary produced by REI called The Mirnavator that went viral. Hooked, I was determined to share her powerful story with you. Mirna more than delivered.Much like past episodes with Josh LaJaunie, Adam Sud, David Clark and my most recent episode with Charlie Jabaley, this is an incredibly inspiring underdog every person story.But unlike those tales, Mirna's journey is not one marked by dramatic before and after photos. On the contrary, this is a story about body acceptance and body positivity.It's a conversation about self-empowerment and self-acceptance. It’s about tackling stereotypes, overcoming prejudice and the importance of inclusion. And it's an exchange about the need to redefine how we think about and define athleticism, the spirit of sport, and fitness in general.But more than anything, this is a conversation about owning your truth.I adore Mirna and I absolutely love this conversation. I think you will too.Please stick around to the very end for a treat. In addition to her impressive accomplishments, Mirna is also an extremely talented, Julliard-trained opera singer. I was able to convince her to take us out with her angelic, etheral voice. It's insane!Peace + Plants, See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

MR63: In this week's episode, I talked with Mirna Valerio. Mirna has broken stereotypical of running. Even with her big size body, Mirna runs distance races - including ultra marathons. Her love for running started early in her life, but she became distance runner later part of her life. In this episode, we talk about her running journey and beyond. It is a fun interview to listen. Mirna Valerio's Bio: Marina, a native of Brooklyn, New York, is a Spanish teacher, diversity educator, cross-country coach, marathoner, ultrarunner, and blogger. Valerio’s blogs about all things running appear at Fat Girl Running and in Women’s Running Magazine. Her story was featured in the Wall Street Journal, Runner’s World, NBC Nightly News, and CNN. Valerio is a global ambassador for Merrell, an ambassador for Skirt Sports, and an athlete for Swiftkick. She is married to Cito Nikiema, and together they have a basketball-loving teenage son, Rashid. She loves being in nature and frequently runs trails in the North Georgia mountains. In this episode, Mirna and I talked about: - Mirna's Running Journey - Founding of Fat Girl Running blog site -Running distance races -Training - More More About: https://about.me/themirnavator/ Website: http://fatgirlrunning-fatrunner.blogspot.com photo by: Jenny Nichols Enjoy the episode! Music by: bensound.com