Episode #8: Mia Farrow – From War Zones to Mountain Summits: A Journey of Grit and Grace
Description
Mia Farrow’s life is the ultimate endurance story—civil war survivor, immigrant, banker, mother, and mountain runner.
From sprinting in her brother’s shoes through war-torn Serbia to conquering Aconcagua’s icy heights, Mia shares how running shaped her resilience and how motherhood deepened her purpose.
Key Moments in This Episode:
Growing up during the Yugoslav Wars and training on rubble tracks
Running as both refuge and rebellion during adolescence
From immigrant to investment banker: breaking into Wall Street
Winning the Everest Marathon and finding home in high altitudes
Juggling motherhood and marathon dreams in a new country
Her solo speed ascent of Aconcagua after just 10 days at altitude
Reclaiming identity through running after an 8-year break
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