Mira Rai is a trail runner who has had to face challenges throughout her life. Still, she has shown herself to be a resilient athlete who is redefining our expectations of what she can do both on and off the trail. In addition to being a rising star in the endurance sports/mountain athlete category, Mira is also working to reset the perceptions of her country and the people that live there. A remarkable young woman, she now serves as an inspiration to a generation of Nepali women, while also pursuing her own goals along the way. This video is great introduction to this gifted human being.
Kraig is an outdoor and adventure travel writer based in Nashville, TN. Over the course of his career, he has contributed to numerous online and print outlets, including Popular Mechanics, Gear Junkie, Outside Online, National Geographic, Digital Trends, Business Insider, TripSavvy, about.com, and of course The Adventure Blog.
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