Last year at the Yeti 100 miler Mary Cates was leading the race, until a tree branch fell on her head knocking her out at mile 85 and earning her a trip to the hospital and a DNF. She trained hard an came back this year to win the race and run the second fastest time on the course. Hear all about her incredible story of strength, humility, and looking for the joy in all things.

It also needs to be mentioned that Mary has been battling cancer nearly her whole life, and that has shaped how she looks at her body, and the amazing things it can do.

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