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Review: Matt Siegel's The Secret History of Food
Review of Matt Siegel's The Secret History of Food: Strange but True Stories About the Origins of Everything We Eat.

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Jan 10, 20223 min read


Review: Leigh Cowart's Hurts So Good: The Science & Culture of Pain on Purpose
Review of Leigh Cowart's Hurts So Good: The Science & Culture of Pain on Purpose

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Dec 10, 20213 min read


Jacob Moss on What Has Made Him An Elite Ultrarunner: Family, Learning, Trial & Error, and Patience
Interview with elite ultrarunner Jacob Moss.

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Nov 24, 20217 min read


Review of Finish Strong: Resistance Training for Endurance Athletes
Review of Boergers & Gingerelli's new book Finish Strong: Resistance Training for Endurance Athletes

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Nov 12, 20212 min read


Review of How God Works: The Science Behind the Benefits of Religion
Review of David DeSteno's How God Works: The Science Behind the Benefits of Religion.

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Nov 3, 20213 min read


How I Wrote A Winning Book Proposal and Landed a Book Contract
To write a winning book proposal and land a book contract, follow these tips. This is how I landed my first book contract.

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Oct 22, 20213 min read


My Interviews on 13 Awesome Podcasts: Tune in, Train Well, Race Well, and Stay Resilient.
Tune in to the podcasts I've been a guest. I talk about my ultrarunning life, how to overcome adversities, stay positive, and be resilient.

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Sep 28, 20212 min read


Read and Run a 5K, Marathon, and Beyond
Want to run your first 5K, 10K, half-marathon, marathon, or ultramarathon? Need some inspiration? Need some motivation? Read about running.

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Sep 22, 20214 min read


Fun at New River Gorge National Park is Waiting for You
Our hiking, rock climbing, white water rafting, and horseback riding in New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, and Summersville Lake.

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Aug 28, 20219 min read


Review of Bohdanna Zazulak's Master Your Core
Review of Dr. Bohdanna Zazulak's MASTER YOUR CORE. Learn to develop your core, and to stay strong, healthy, and resilient.

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Jul 14, 20213 min read


Streets, Trails, Bridges, and Leg Cramps, Oh My: My DNF at TGNY 100K and Why I Love This Ultra
2021 The Great New York (TGNY) 100K DNF (did not finish) Race Report

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Jun 24, 202117 min read


Review of When We Do Harm: A Doctor Confronts Medical Error
Review of Danielle Ofri's When We Do Harm: A Doctor Confronts Medical Errors. A must read for doctors, nurses, and patients.

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Jun 8, 20214 min read


Review of Susan Fowler’s Memoir Whistle Blower
Review of Susan Fowler's memoir Whistle Blower. If you have been sexually harassed and bullied in the workplace, this memoir will resonate.

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Jun 8, 20215 min read


Review of Chasing My Cure: A Doctor’s Race to Turn Hope Into Action
Review of David Fajgenbaum's Chasing My Cure, a memoir of family, love, resiliency, hope, and always questioning and following the data.

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Jun 8, 20214 min read


For This Ultrarunner, Running with MS is a Blessing in Disguise
Kevin Hoegler was diagnosed with MS eight years ago. MS does not stop him from running ultramarathons.

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Jun 7, 20216 min read


My D3 Virtual 50K Run Recap & Tips on How to Run A Solo Virtual Race of Any Distance on a Track
My Dawn to Dusk to Dawn virtual solo 50K track ultra recap and tips.

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
May 17, 20215 min read


Living and Running with Painful B12 Deficiency
I share my experience with painful B12 deficiency and treatment, and what you and doctors need to know about the dangers of B12 deficiency.

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Apr 27, 202113 min read


Review of Dean Karnazes's A Runner's High: My Life in Motion
Review of Dean Karnazes's A Runner's High: My Life in Motion

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Apr 22, 20213 min read


The Spiritual Dimension of Gardening
George Bernard Shaw writes, “The best place to find God is in a garden. You can dig for Him there.” I have learned that gardening is spiritu

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Apr 16, 20214 min read


10 Ways to Stay Motivated, Keep Training, and Keep Running
Training for your next race and need that extra nudge? Here are 10 ways - from a smoothie to running websites - to keep you motivated!

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Mar 15, 20214 min read