Maria Randazzo joins us to share her experience growing up as a female athlete, how athletics has shaped her into the strong, confident leader she is today, and what we can all do to make the running community more inclusive. Maria co-leads November Project DC, one of the free fitness movement's largest tribes and she does so with an unmatched level of passion and ferocity. Maria has conquered two ultramarathons which are discussed, but remains humble and to relatable to even the most novice of runners. To learn more about November Project and read blog posts by authors including Maria, visit november-project.com

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