So, I mean, Ronnie, I was my only hope, honestly, but I knew that everything was possible

through Ronnie and just going back, think about like, how my life was, my child would

have worked, I knew there was nothing that I couldn't do.

Hey, what's up everyone? I'm your host, Mario Freyoli, and you are listening to the

Morning Shakeout podcast. Every week on this show, I try to glean unique insights and

uncommon inspiration from a wide range of personalities and an effort to help you see

what's possible through the lens of running. This week's conversation is with Diane

Nakuri, a three-time Olympian for Burundi, whose career I've been following for 22 years

now. Diane is an incredible athlete. She's competed in three Olympic games in three different

events, and she's one of the most versatile road racers of the past decade. In this episode,

we talked about her childhood in Burundi and how running came into her life. She told me

how she's used running as a vehicle for exploration and opportunity from the time she was a teenager,

and also what it was like to leave her home country for a track meet when she was just 16

years old, knowing she wasn't going to go back. Diane talked openly about adjusting to life

in Canada and then the US. She told me some good stories about her partner, five-time Olympian,

Abdi Abduramun. We discussed how having a good off switch when it comes to running has helped

her have a long competitive career and a lot more. Before we get into it, a big thank you to

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