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sky runner: mira rai reading explorer 5 - 2a

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  • What advice does Mira give to young runners?
    Be persistent and take care of your body and mind
  • What motivates Mira to keep going despite obstacles?
    Helping others and giving back
  • How does Mira remain despite her success?
    Humble
  • What is Mira’s mission today?
    To empower Nepali youth and promote gender equality through sport
  • Why is Mira’s village still limited despite some improvements?
    The mindset hasn’t changed
  • At what age did Mira stop attending school regularly?
    12
  • How long is the Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc?
    166 kilometers
  • What is Mira doing for her community now?
    Guiding youth and promoting active lifestyles
  • What kind of work did Mira do as a child?
    Carried heavy bags of rice barefoot up and down trails
  • What does Mira do when she returns to her village?
    Shares knowledge and encourages ambition
  • What is harder for Mira—running or breaking gender stereotypes?
    Breaking gender stereotypes
  • What challenges did Mira face because of limited English?
    She struggled to follow conversations and read newspapers
  • What was the first race Mira Rai ran?
    Kathmandu West Valley Rim 50K
  • Why does Mira think gender stereotypes are hard to overcome?
    Because women are expected to follow traditional roles
  • Where is Mira Rai from?
    Nepal
  • What mountains did Mira Rai grow up in?
    Bhojpur Mountains
  • What dream race does Mira hope to run one day?
    Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc in France
  • What were the traditional expectations for girls in Mira's village?
    To suppress their voice and know their place
  • What is Mira Rai now known as?
    A high-elevation trail racing phenomenon
  • What does the word “grit” mean?
    Courage and determination
  • What does “against all odds” mean?
    Despite great difficulties or challenges
  • What impact did Mira have on Wasfia Nazreen?
    She inspired her and others to turn back time and pursue dreams
  • Why did Mira wish she had finished more school?
    To communicate better and understand the world
  • What equipment did Mira lack for her first race?
    Gear and training
  • How did Mira Rai’s first race change her life?
    She beat everyone and gained supporters
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