Summary: 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. <em>(2:05)</em><br><br>An update on Nike’s Breaking2 project—the quest to help three of the world’s best athletes run a sub 2-hour marathon. <em>(46:17)</em><br><br>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. <em>(1:10:42)<br><br></em><strong><em>Make the commitment to a happier and healthier you by going to </em></strong><a href="http://www.runnersworld.com/podcastoffer"><strong><em>rwmagazine.com</em></strong></a><strong><em> 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.</em></strong><em><br><br></em><strong><em>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 </em></strong><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/runners-world-womens-getaway-tickets-31753076306"><strong><em>runnersworld.com/getaway</em></strong></a><strong><em>.<br><br></em></strong>Episode Credits: <br><br>Host: David Willey<br> <br>Producers: Sylvia Ryerson, Christine Fennessy and Brian Dalek<br><br>The Runner's World Show is a proud part of <a href="http://panoply.fm/">Panoply</a>.<br><br>Check out our show page <a href="http://www.runnersworld.com/the-runners-world-show/episode-42-breaking-the-mold"><span style="background-color: highlight;">here</span></a>. <br><br>Follow us on Twitter (<a href="https://twitter.com/rwaudio">@rwaudio</a>) and Facebook (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/RunnersWorldAudio/">Runner's World Audio</a>).
