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Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Dec 28, 20242 min read
Embracing Challenges from Art to Cancer to Hiking to Healing Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) to Ultrarunning, and More in 2024 Blog Posts
If you missed any of my 2024 blog posts, you can peruse them here. I hope they inspire you.
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Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Nov 1, 20247 min read
Slow and Steady Finishes the Race. Finishing is Winning!: My 2024 BadgerPalooza 12-Hr Ultra Race Report
My 41st ultra, the 2024 BadgerPalooza 12-hr Ultra.
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Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Jul 2, 202410 min read
After a Fall, a Mammogram, a Biopsy, a Diagnosis, and Surgery, I'm Breast Cancer-Free
I share my successful DCIS partial mastectomy surgery, recovery, and decision not to receive radiation and endocrine therapy.
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Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
May 31, 20248 min read
The Beginning of My Cancer Journey: Had I Not Fallen on an Uneven Sidewalk, I Would Not Have Known I Have Breast Cancer
Had I not fallen, I would not know I have breast cancer. This is the first blog post in my cancer journey - ductal carcinoma in situ.
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Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
May 18, 20246 min read
10 Days After a Breast Cancer Diagnosis, I Circled With Friends at the 2024 D3 24-hr Track Ultra on Mother's Day Weekend and Placed 7th Female
This year, I tackled my fourth D3 24-hr track ultra with breast cancer. I was diagnosed tens days before the race. Here's my race report.
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Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Mar 28, 20247 min read
My Life with Hens and What They Have Taught Me
Life is better with hens. In this post, I share what my hens have taught me, and to inspire you to care for hens with these seven tips.
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Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Jan 4, 20243 min read
A Look Back at 2023: My Ultras, Memoir, Hens, Podcast Interviews, First Art Exhibit, Next Book, and More.
A look back at my 2023 ultrarunning, my book, podcast interviews, art exhibit, hens, and my next book.
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Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Nov 27, 20236 min read
Teen Ultrarunning Phenom Kaylee Frederick: Natural Talent, God, Family, and Making History
An interview with teen ultrarunning phenom Kaylee Frederick on training, terrain, fueling, family, faith, God, and future ultramarathons.
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Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Sep 18, 20234 min read
Highlights from My Podcast Interviews About My Book Come What May, I Want to Run
My interviews with podcasters about my ultrarunning memoir, Come What May, I Want to Run and more.
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Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Jul 24, 20234 min read
What Do Running Ultramarathons and Painting On Canvas Have in Common?
Ultrarunning and painting have three things in common: time on your feet, endurance, and patience.
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Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Jun 26, 20236 min read
Harvey Lewis on Training, Racing, Crewing, Diet, Gardening, and His Documentary Like Harvey Like Son
Interview with elite ultrarunner Harvey Lewis
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Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Jun 8, 20236 min read
Read Excerpts From & Praise for My Memoir Come What May, I Want to Run & Listen to Interviews
Read excerpts from my memoir Come What May, I Want to Run, praise for my memoir, and listen to podcast interviews.
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Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Nov 28, 20227 min read
The Secret to Masters Triathlete and Ultrarunner Viktoria Brown's Records and World Championships
World champion ultrarunner and triathlete Viktoria Brown talks the secret to her success: consistency, endurance, enjoyment, and more.
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Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
May 13, 20229 min read
24 Hours of Rain & Wind at the 25th Anniversary of the Dawn to Dusk to Dawn Track Ultras
My 2022 Dawn to Dusk to Dawn 24 hour track ultra race report in brutal weather, and where more track ultra records were set and broken.
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Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Nov 24, 20217 min read
Jacob Moss on What Has Made Him An Elite Ultrarunner: Family, Learning, Trial & Error, and Patience
Interview with elite ultrarunner Jacob Moss.
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Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Jun 7, 20216 min read
For This Ultrarunner, Running with MS is a Blessing in Disguise
Kevin Hoegler was diagnosed with MS eight years ago. MS does not stop him from running ultramarathons.
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Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Aug 8, 20205 min read
How Ultrarunning Saved My Life & Helped Me Survive a Medical Nightmare
Had I not been so physically fit with such a strong immune system, I probably would not have survived my surgical/medical nightmare.
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Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Mar 21, 20206 min read
Catra Corbett's Passion for Running Grueling Ultra Distances is Keeping Her Sober and Feeling Alive
To stay sober and keep alive, Catra runs grueling ultra distances. "I enjoy the challenge of doing hard things. I'm enjoying the journey.
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Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Jan 21, 20196 min read
Camille Herron's First Pair of Nikes, Night Running, Toenails, and Desert Solstice
Ultrarunner Camille Herron talks setting a 24-hour track ultra world record, her first pair of Nikes, her 2019 goals, and more.
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Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Dec 1, 20183 min read
Review of Charlie Engle's Memoir: Running Man
Running Man is a compelling page-turner chock-full of
jaw-dropping harrowing stories of addiction and the saving grace of running.
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