A Chilean miner will go from running underground to running through the streets of New York.

A spokesperson for New York Road Runners says Edison Pe�a will take part in the ING New York City Marathon this Sunday.

The 34-year-old from Chile ran up to five miles a day to keep his body and mind sharp during the 69 days he and 32 others were trapped in a mine.

The Road Runners CEO Mary Wittenberg said Pe�a embodies the inspiration and perseverance the marathon represents.

She said he “demonstrated how running can play an important role in our physical and emotional well-being under any circumstances.”

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(Source: NY1)