Redefining Running + Confronting Racism: Mirna Valerio | Rich Roll Podcast
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Thanks for watching! Read all about Mirna here https://bit.ly/richroll536 Mirna Valerio, aka ‘The Mirnavator’, is one of the most inspirational athletes I have …
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Dang….I wear a Michigan t-shirt whenever I choose to run outside in my neighborhood. Just so white folks know I'm a college-educated runner who does not impose a threat… by running….not even joking. An Asian man was beaten up by two white women on the running bath in my neighborhood. Naperville, IL. Ridiculous.
Diversity educator LOL
Mirna you rock! Great interview Rich!
Thank you for this episode. Sadly, racists have crawled out even here and they can't see it in themselves or don't care. And then they say racism isn't real or isn't part of this or that situation being relayed. Very, very sad to see it on Rich Roll podcast comments.
Loved this!
Like saying she shouldn't of worn that short skirt, she was asking to be raped.
24:45 "There's a lot of history behind why outdoor spaces that are in forests are considered to be white spaces…making them inhospitable for people like me" TRUTH.
So good to hear another interview with Mirna 👍 She is really cool and wise 🤩 Thanks for this ✌️🌱
Is there plexiglass up in this room with separate air systems? Are people being tested in advance? I'm a little puzzled that I haven't seen anything about pandemic spread precautions.
A new hero. Why did I not know about Mirna before? Proof that we need to get on the stick and off the old paradigm. Heroes are everywhere among us if we choose to look deeply enough.
It's odd to me that she walks the trail thinking that everyone is judging her, that everyone hates her, just because they are white. That far exceeds the amount of time I spend thinking about skin color in a day. If I was leading a hike, and I was personally responsible for the health and well being of the people on the hike, you can bet your bottom dollar that I am asking the obese lady if she has enough water. She wasn't worried about you because of the color of your skin.
I just heard this episode on Spotify and I must say: I LOVE HER. Really good talk and one of the best I’ve heard! This was a fun, educational, great energy, and important conversation. Love it, love it, love it!
Nope.fo
everything doesn't have to be about the amount melanin in one's skin. Systematic racism is a myth-stop perpetuating it.
Such an important conversation. Thank you!
Go, Mirna! Love this episode! Thank you both Rich and Mirna for all your positive work and awareness!
You’re amazing, Mirna!! Keep up the badassery 💪🏽💪🏽
Amazing..👌👌👌
Love how rich has upped his style game with these new podcasts. 💪🏻
There is nothing as refreshing and exhilarating as breaking some stereotypes
Kinda miss the old Rich Roll…but this episode is bringing it all back, inspiring guest plus great empathetic intelligent interviewer. 🧙🏻♂️🤘🏻
Having heard your first interview with Mirna I was so excited to see that you were speaking with her again. This was an important conversation, Rich, but why, oh why, did you not have her sing?
She was a complete delight, and also incredibly inspiring. How many people, when given the "if you don't change your lifestyle you will die" talk by their doctor actually do something? She went straight from zero to working out 5 hours a day, and kept at it! That's grit and determination for you. Super inspirational – so glad you had her on.