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The Runner's World Show

Episode 42: Breaking the Mold

The Runner's World Show

Runner's World / Panoply

Sports

4.3 • 530 Ratings

🗓️ 23 February 2017

⏱️ 80 minutes

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Summary

An interview with Mirna Valerio, who at 245 pounds doesn’t necessarily conform to the conventional idea of what a runner should look like. But the body she has is capable of carrying her over epic distances. (2:05) An update on Nike’s Breaking2 project—the quest to help three of the world’s best athletes run a sub 2-hour marathon. (46:17) In the Kick, some extra proof that running isn’t bad for your long-term health, the story behind a runner’s Matthew Centrowitz tattoo, and a race 650 feet below the earth’s surface. (1:10:42) Make the commitment to a happier and healthier you by going to rwmagazine.com to get 22 issues for only $25. That’s more than $80 off the newsstand pricing. Plus, if you sign up now you get a free travel foam roller as our gift with your subscription. Registration is now open now for our first Runner’s World Getaway of 2017. The first Getaway will be May 18-21 at the Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa in Beaver Creek, Colorado. For more information or to register, go runnersworld.com/getaway. Episode Credits: Host: David Willey   Producers: Sylvia Ryerson, Christine Fennessy and Brian Dalek The Runner's World Show is a proud part of Panoply. Check out our show page here. Follow us on Twitter (@rwaudio) and Facebook (Runner's World Audio). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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There once was a woman who lived in a shoe.

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A size too snug, but what could she do?

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But that's not where her story ends.

0:08.0

Thanks to a little help from her Experian friends,

0:11.0

she got her score into much better shape

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and relocated to a box fresh new place,

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with room to grow and a mortgage to suit.

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Now, she lives in a spacious four-bedroom cowboy boots.

0:23.3

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Sheila's Wheels.com. Welcome to the Runner's World Show, where each week we entertain you,

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