Join us for a special workshop led by Mirna “The Mirnavator” Valerio, Bronco Ambassador:
Lots of us (correctly) make the assumption that the outdoors is for all. This is so true!
But sometimes the perspectives, perceptions, behaviors, and lived experiences that we bring to the trail (the mountain, river, or porch) don't leave room for the ways in which people outside our own circles experience the outdoors. Come and look into your own identity and the way that you interact with outdoor spaces and listen to/ explore the ways in which folks outside your circles do as well. This learning and interaction is crucial for creating equitable access and programming in outdoor spaces.
The event is free with a $10 suggested donation to help offset costs. Please register using the link below.
About Mirna:
Mirna Valerio is a native of Brooklyn, NY, a former educator, cross-country coach, ultrarunner, obstacle course enthusiast, and author of the recently published memoir, A Beautiful Work in Progress. Although she began running in high school, she recommitted to the sport after a health scare in 2008. It was then that her love for running and all its attendant benefits were reignited. She soon started her blog Fatgirlrunning, about her experiences as a larger woman in a world of thinner athletes. Mirna's athletic story was featured in the WSJ, Runner’s World, on the NBC Nightly News, CNN, on the CW Network, and in the viral REI-produced documentary short, The Mirnavator. Her writing has been featured in Women’s Running Magazine, Self Magazine Online, Outside Online, and Runner's World Magazine. Most recently, she was chosen as a 2018 National Geographic Adventurer of the Year.