Bonnie VanDeraa– A Story of Survival – Redux

Aloha Runners,

How are you? Are you reaching all of your 2022 running goals? Did you run Boston this year? Did you run a race this year? Running is back, and there are so many races.

I'm in Hawaii, specifically Maui. Yesterday was the Maui Marathon. I am the course director and will talk about the race in the next episode. Since I am traveling, I'm re-releasing a compelling episode I did in 2019 that will truly inspire you.

Sometimes, a story is so inspiring that it will bring you to your knees. This episode is a re-release of an Interview I did in 2019 with Bonnie VanDeraa from Vinita, Oklahoma. It is my most powerful interview with this amazing woman and her fight to survive.

On January 23, 2018, Bonnie went through a horrific event that should have killed her. However, her training and skill as an EMT and her willpower, strength, and courage allowed her to survive. In addition, Bonnie is a runner, and though she has not been able to run since that day, she can walk and, on March 3, 2019, she walked the entire Little Rock Marathon.

While recovering in the hospital, she acquired the nickname "Wonder Woman," she lives up to that name! You do not want to miss this interview. It will change the way you approach your day and your life, for that matter.

Since my interview, Bonnie has written a biography titled, "The Making of a Wonder Woman." You can order it here from Amazon.

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Remember to be kind to others, even if some are not kind to you. We all need to make a difference in this world. Happy running and peace, everyone!

~ Jim

Show Timestamps

[00:46] - Host Jim Lynch

[03:59]- 2019 Bonnie VanDeraa Interview

[1:07:13] - Inspirational Running Quote /Jim episode close

Show Notes

Bonnie VanDeraa

Autobiography...