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    How Ultrarunning Saved My Life & Helped Me Survive a Medical Nightmare
    Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
    • Aug 8, 2020
    • 5 min

    How Ultrarunning Saved My Life & Helped Me Survive a Medical Nightmare

    Had I not been so physically fit with such a strong immune system, I probably would not have survived my medical nightmare.
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    Review of I am a Runner: The Memoirs of a Sepsis Survivor
    Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
    • May 19, 2020
    • 2 min

    Review of I am a Runner: The Memoirs of a Sepsis Survivor

    Maria's story of survival and resiliency is compelling and powerful. Her positivity and faith help her to bounce back and run again.
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    Looking for Inspiring Running Books? Here's a Great Selection!
    Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
    • Oct 15, 2018
    • 3 min

    Looking for Inspiring Running Books? Here's a Great Selection!

    Reviews of running and endurance books by elite and ordinary athletes and runners. They will motivate you to lace up your shoes and run!
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    Running Inspiration in the Bible
    Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
    • Aug 6, 2018
    • 4 min

    Running Inspiration in the Bible

    Find running inspiration in the Bible. Scripture passages related to running provide great encouragement and hope.
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    My Collection of Dean Karnazes's Books: A Review
    Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
    • May 8, 2018
    • 5 min

    My Collection of Dean Karnazes's Books: A Review

    Put these books on your reading list! Learn the secrets of running and ultrarunning. Become an ultramarathon man or ultramarathon woman, bli
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