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Running as a universal language w/ Obsie Birru

Jul 21, 20201 hrEp. 13
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Episode description

This is truly a special episode.  Obsie Birru is an elite marathon runner whose story is sure to inspire you.  Adopted by parents in a country where she didn't speak the language at the age of 12, she used running as a way to connect with others and find her way growing up.  It turns out that she can run pretty dang fast over long distances! Here are just a few of her outstanding achievements:

2x Olympic trials Qualifier 2:30 Marathoner 

5x NAIA National Champion 

18x All American 

Part of team USA 2018 Pan American Cross-Country team 

Give her a follow on Instagram at @obbirru and check out the orgranization that she is giving back to at www.childserve.org/run

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