A Beautiful Work in Progress

By: Mirna Valerio

Narrated by: Mirna Valerio

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.

©2017 Mirna Andrea Valerio (P)2017 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Good read

I felt like it wasn't in order and she hopped around on topics but I like the overall message about being an athlete and embracing one's body type.

inspiring to say the least

This book gave me a renewed sense of hope in myself. It has helped me to believe #IAMANATHLETE

Love this book!

I love this book! The author mingles her richly detail race experiences with her life experiences in a way that kept me hooked chapter after chapter.

It’s a great book. I totally want to run trails now!!

I knew she was an ultra runner and that she wasn’t a tiny girl. She a great writer and such a badass!! And so many more talents!! No limits Mirna!!

Inspiration and reality

Mirna embodies the spirit of a true athlete and runner. She had me laughing, nodding in agreement and at times wanting to hug her and say thank you. This book is one I will listen to again while training for my next full. I need Mirna in my ear!