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Why I Run Special: Nims Purja – I run to achieve my goals
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Length:
24 minutes
Released:
Apr 23, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In this special one-off episode ahead of the 2024 Wings for Life World Run on May 5, Why I Run host Ayo Akinwolere sits down with the awe-inspiring Nims Purja. Nims is an ex-Ghurka and one of the world’s best mountaineers. He’s achieved some incredible physical feats – including summiting the world’s 14 tallest mountains at record-breaking speeds. And while they look like different skills, running has been super important to Nims’s mountaineering, so today we hear about how he runs to help him achieve his goals. And you can run to achieve your goals too! Be part of the largest running event in the world and run with us on May 5 – you can take part with the Wings for Life World Run app wherever you are around the world. Sign up and join our special Why I Run team at www.wingsforlifeworldrun.com. 100% of your entry fee goes towards spinal cord research.
Released:
Apr 23, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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