Diane Van Deren – How to Run Ultramarathons and Set Records at 58 Despite Brain Surgery - a podcast by REI Co-op

Diane Van Deren was a professional tennis player before she had epilepsy, and running helped stave off her seizures. Ten years into her disease, she decided to have a radical surgery where doctors removed a part of her brain. Once she healed, running became her ultimate medicine and a way to raise awareness. She started doing ultramarathons and taking home titles in her races.

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