Mirna Valerio

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Jenny Nichols

press release: On Thursday May 9th The Joy Trip Project is proud to host a free public lecture and book signing featuring ultramarathon runner Mirna Valerio. Known as The Mirnavator, this self styled African American plus-sized adventure athlete faces the challenges of life as a fierce competitor who wins at every turn simply by being comfortable in her own skin. In Wisconsin to run Ice Age Trail 50 Mirna will make an appearance at the UW South Madison Partnership Space at The Village on Park Street at 7PM. At this event co-sponsored by the Ice Age Trail Alliance, The Foundation for Black Women's Wellness and Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies, UW-Madison, Mirna will share her remarkable story of self confidence and persistence that is inspiring to her fellow runners and spectators alike.