A few years ago, Don Bravo was “one WrestleMania buffet” away from weighing 400 pounds. After his doctor warned that his weight would shorten his lifespan, Don started climbing stairs in his neighborhood...which led to the Harvard Stadium steps. And then the BAA 5k. His story of triumph is unexpected and funny. It might just make you stand up and cheer. It’s our election special—an uplifting story in what has certainly been a stressful time. This episode of Human Race is sponsored by <a href="http://stamps.com/">Stamps.com</a>. Buy and Print official U.S. Postage using your own computer and printer. Get a 4-week trial plus a $110 dollar bonus offer by going to <a href="http://www.stamps.com/">Stamps.com</a> and using the promo code “HUMAN.”Credits: Host: Rachel SwabyProducers: Casey Martin, Rachel SwabyEditors: Audrey Quinn, David WeinbergTheme music: Danny CockeHuman Race editor-in-chief: David WilleyHuman Race is a proud part of <a href="http://megaphone.fm/">Panoply</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Episode 14: Recovery Run

Human Race is a podcast from Runner's World. Hosted by Rachel Swaby, Human Race focuses on long-form storytelling. It brings the depth and reporting you’ve come to expect from ambitious features in the magazine—but with the intimate and immersive aspects only audio can provide. Each week, we share a story about runners and the world of running.