Welcome to RUNNING THROUGH, a 5-day series on Hurdle showcasing stories of women who used running to get through tough life #hurdlemoments. You guys know the deal: Here on the show, I’m dedicated to bringing Hurdlers content that encompasses all aspects of wellness. Still, running holds a special place in my heart. While I originally leaned into running as a weight loss tool back in college, it’s turned into a passion of mine, helping me get through some of my biggest hurdle moments and connect on a deeper level with so many.

This week, in celebration of Global Running Day, we'll get vulnerable talking about tough topics like loss and grief, depression and postpartum depression, and how running and sport has helped them persevere, rediscover their self worth, and put on a brave face. For today’s episode I am chatting with Deirdre Keane. She became a low-key internet sensation after her life story was told on Humans of New York. Keane was 13 when her dad died, three years after being diagnosed with skin cancer. Years later with very little running experience, Keane signed up for two half marathons. Then came her first full marathon in honor of her father, which she finished in 3:52, and the rest is history. We talk about what running means to her, and her big exciting goal to run 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days.

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RUNNING THROUGH: Deirdre Keane, Nurse Practitioner (As Seen On 'Humans of New York')