This episode features ultra trail runner and mom Mayra Garcia, who is originally from Honduras and now calls Maryland home.

Garcia loves to run, and she loves to run very far: training for ultras is a big part of her life today. But not too long ago, Garcia wasn’t a runner at all. Not until one fateful day, when, instead of turning to coping with life's challenges in unhealthy ways, like using alcohol, Garcia decided to run.

That run sparked a whole new life for Garcia.

In this episode, Garcia tells the story of how she got from that moment to today, having run marathons and trail ultras, keeping a well-established running streak going, and just wanting more: more miles, more mountains, more challenges. In addition to her own running goals and passion, Garcia wants to inspire other women, especially women of color, to get out on the trails and discover the powerful world of ultra running.

How to Keep Up with Mayra Garcia

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Mentioned in this Episode

Running Industry Diversity Coalition, RIDC: runningdiversity.com

Naseemah Palmer on WRS: womensrunningstories.com/naseemah-palmer-running-reminds-me-im-living

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Music Credits

Cormac O'Regan, of Playtoh

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