Resilience and determination. Join the conversation with Dr. Christina Acosta—scientist, military veteran, marathon runner, and creator of RunningOnSciene.com. Dr. Christina takes us through her life as a first-generation Mexican-American and shares her military career, her nonlinear educational path that led her to earn a Ph.D., and the profound impact of marathon running. Recorded just before her trip to Germany for the Berlin Marathon, Dr. Christina gives us insights into how she prepared for this significant event and discusses the unique perspective of marathon running from a scientist's point of view.
Resilience and determination. Join the conversation with Dr. Christina Acosta—scientist, military veteran, marathon runner, and creator of RunningOnSciene.com. Dr. Christina takes us through her life as a first-generation Mexican-American and shares her military career, her nonlinear educational path that led her to earn a Ph.D., and the profound impact of marathon running. Recorded just before her trip to Germany for the Berlin Marathon, Dr. Christina gives us insights into how she prepared for this significant event and discusses the unique perspective of marathon running from a scientist's point of view.
Join us as we uncover the intersections of identity and achievement in Dr. Christina's diverse experiences. This episode is packed with valuable lessons on resilience, determination, and the importance of mentors.
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Get ready for an episode full of motivation, insights, and inspiration.
About Dr. Christina:
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Website: Running on Science
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YouTube: Dr. Christina A., PhD
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