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Miyelani is a powerhouse both on and off the trails. A single mom of three, she juggles her busy schedule with training and competing, proving that determination knows no bounds. With multiple Comrades Marathon finishes under her belt, Olivia has taken her endurance to new heights in the world of adventure racing. She shares her experiences navigating team dynamics, overcoming challenges, and encouraging others to dive into this thrilling sport. Olivia’s story is a testament to strength, resilience, and embracing life’s adventures with style and confidence.

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Grin and Bear It!: A formula to grow passion, edurance and resilience by Peter Van Kets
The Six Triple Eight
Washie 100 miler
Expedition Africa - Adventure racing
Miyelani's Facebook
Adventure Racing World Series

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Mike is a dedicated runner and community builder based in Cape Town. In addition to being an accomplished ultrarunner, he serves as the Captain of Must Love Hills Runcrew and is the co-founder of Community Track Club. In this episode, we delve into how Mike began his running journey, his recent adventure in Egypt, and his experience at Ultra Trail Cape Town. We also discuss the significance of community, the power of showing up as your authentic self, and Mike’s recommendations for the best races to run in Cape Town.

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Ultra Trail Cape Town
George MUT
3 Peaks
Cape Town Marathon
2 Oceans Marathon
Puffer Peninsula Ultra
Comrades Ultra Marathon
A Glass Stone by Odette Haynes
City of Ghosts by Victoria Schwabb
How I Met Your Mother
Cobra Kai
Mike's Instagram
Pyramids Half Marathon
Community Track Club
Must Love Hills Run Crew

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Kiyo Fujishiro is the editor, publisher, and managing director at Mokusei Publishers Inc., known for bringing compelling stories to life. As the publisher of Like the Wind Magazine Japan and acclaimed books such as Beyond Jogging: The Innerspaces of Running by Mike Spino, Cross Country by Rickey Gates, and El Fútbol a Soly Sombra by Eduardo Galeano, Kiyo’s passion for storytelling shines through every project.

With an impressive background working with Vogue Japan, Wired Japan, and GQ Japan, Kiyo has seamlessly merged his love for running and publishing. An accomplished ultra-runner, he’s taken on iconic races like TDS, UTMF, and Tarawera, drawing inspiration from the trails to fuel his creative pursuits.

In this episode, we chat about Kiyo’s journey bringing Like the Wind to Japan, the art of storytelling through running, and the cultural significance of sharing these tales. From his experiences as an ultra-runner to his role as a storyteller, Kiyo offers unique insights into the world of running, publishing, and connecting through shared narratives.

Like the Wind Japan
Mokusei Publishers
Like The Wind Japan Instagram
What I talk about when I talk about Running by Haruki Murakami

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