Take a run with Mirna "The Mirnavator" Valerio, a 43 year old ultrarunner from Montpelier, VT. In most running circles, Mirna needs no introduction. In this episode we talk about Mirna's journey into running and ultimately ultrarunning. We talk about the challenges with inclusivity in our sport, and the challenges of promoting social justice. We also discuss the challenges of living a public life, intentionality, and of course.. the answer to the question on the back of her bib from Stories Ultra.

Ultra Stories - Episode 54: Mirna "The Mirnavator" Valerio

Ultra Stories is brought to you by The Human Potential Running Series, Colorado's largest series of ultra marathons. Ultra Stories strives to tell the stories that we get to share on the trails while running together, but don't get to hear in our everyday lives. These are the stories that magazines, or online running media channels, never tell. We find every runner's story fascinating; regardless of where you finish the race; we want to hear the stories that dare you to dream it, move you to do it, and will you to experience it. The Ultra Stories Podcast focuses on telling the unique stories of those individuals who face and overcome adversity through the sport of ultra. It is a celebration of the sport by telling the personal stories of those who participate, and dare to discover their own Human Potential.

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In this episode, Ultra Stories hosts Eric Chrisman and John Lacroix continue the discussion on risk management in ultrarunning. In this episode Eric and John talk about what race directors can do to improve their risk management protocols, and what runner's can do to hold themselves more accountable with their race prep.

Ultra Stories - Episode 135: The Risk Management Changes Ultra Needs

In this episode, Ultra Stories host John Lacroix discusses why The Human Potential Running Series will no longer host UTMB Qualifiers, and the new partnership between UTMB & Ironman. Then, he welcomes special guest Emily Royal to the show as they discuss the realities regarding the business of Ultra, and how some RDs are price gouging already.

Ultra Stories - Episode 133: The Ironman/UTMB Deal & Ultra Money

In this episode, Ultra Stories hosts Eric Chrisman and John Lacroix continue their discussion on community. Join John and Eric as we dive deeper into the intricacies of the ultra community, and how leaders and members of our communities play a role in shaping culture.

Ultra Stories - Episode 131: The Intricacies of the Ultra Community

In this episode, Ultra Stories hosts Eric Chrisman and John Lacroix begin a discussion on community. Join John and Eric as we dive deeper into the definition of community, and how these two view the current landscape of the ultra community.

Ultra Stories - Episode 130: What is The ULTRA COMMUNITY?

In this episode, Ultra Stories host John Lacroix talks about the path forward for HPRS through celebration of what was accomplished in 2020; a thanks to our community. Following that, a candid discussion about ultrarunning's issue with its own revised history. An honest discussion about getting history right.

Ultra Stories - Episode 54: Mirna "The Mirnavator" Valerio

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