77 Min Released Feb 23, 2017

Episode 42: Breaking the Mold

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).

The Runner's World Show

The Runner's World Show

Hosted by RW Editor-in-Chief David Willey, this p…

Go To Show Page

More Episodes

"Imperial" by T.R. Hummer

Slate's Poetry Podcast

From Slate Magazine, T.R. Hummer reads his poem "Imperial."

0 Min

Jan 7, 2013

Ford Plans to Develop A Fully Driverless Car

WSJ What's News

The road to self-driving technology is becoming jammed with automakers developing fully-automated vehicles. The Wall Street Journal's Christina Rogers on Ford's plan to release a driverless car.

5 Min

Aug 17, 2016

Gist: Ghost Bluster

Slate Magazine Daily Feed

An appeal to Ghostbusters purists.

0 Min

Jun 1, 2016