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the many splashes of our footfalls on the ground.

A soft blanket of pine needles provides a cushion for most of the trail.

Every part of me is connected, my heart and my lungs and my legs, my whole body finds a flow.

I often start with fear as I start running, but it always dissipates.

Ultra-runner, author and adventurer.

Murna, author and adventurer.

Murna Valerio has made a career out of tackling big athletic goals and

modeling what's possible in the running world for people of all kinds. Her boundless positivity leaves you with the impression that she is fearless.

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In this series we combine immersive first-person stories,

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