A Beautiful Work in Progress (Unabridged)
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4.5 • 8 Ratings
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- $19.99
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- $19.99
Publisher Description
Runners' vocabulary is full of acronyms like DNS for "Did Not Start" and DNF for "Did Not Finish," but when Mirna Valerio stepped up to the starting line, she needed a new one: DNQ for "Did Not Quit."
Valerio has tied on her running shoes all across the country, from the dusty back roads of central New Jersey to the busy Route 222 corridor in Pennsylvania to the sweltering deserts of Arizona. When you meet her on the trail, you might be surprised to see she doesn't quite fit the typical image of a long-distance runner. She's neither skinny nor white, and she's here to show just how misguided these stereotypes can be.
In this prejudice-busting, body-positive memoir told with raw honesty, an adventurous spirit, and a sharp sense of humor, Valerio takes listeners along on her journey from first-time racer to ultramarathoner and proves that anyone can become a successful athlete.
Customer Reviews
Just read this book!
Mirna is amazing, inspiring and a wonderful role model for all…not just women. Follow her journey and be inspired to move, get outside, live and maybe get back to trail running! I absolutely love following Mirna and I know you will too! Be sure to check out her new adventures in skiing!
Mirna Deserves All the Stars
I loved this book. As a big, curvy girl who loves a good run or a touch workout, I get this book. This book gets me. I loved hearing about Mirna’s fitness journey and her own health issues that started her running seriously, and the various injuries along the way. I love her on instagram, and I loved her even more here. I really hope she writes more books. This one definitely gave me so many great things to think about and inspiration to keep me going. If you’re not the traditional athlete, this is the book for you.
Amazing. You WILL be inspired!
Absolutely amazing audio book - even better that it's read by the author, which makes it even more of a personal journey. This whole memoir is written in a spirit of empowerment and positivity - Mirna is an inspiration and her book is a game-changer. She lives life on her terms and is a powerful example for all of us!