Runner's Round Table is a podcast about all things running. A different topic is discussed each month and the conversations all connect through an exploration of the runner identity and ways to make the running community more inclusive. Stephanie Diaz serves as the guide and speaks to people who inspire and motivate her to be her best and strongest runner self.
Season five of the Runner's Round Table will be all about Hot Takes and this episode is the Running Boom Edition. In this episode Stephanie speaks with Kelly Roberts about thecurrent running boom, the role of run clubs like Badass Lady Gang in the growth of the sport, and the importance of creating community through connection.Please support this podcast with a rating, review, or a share. Until next time, don't forget to run happy, run strong, and run true to you.To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/URUID-5hhPYAbout Stephanie Diaz:Stephanie is an RRCA (Road Runner's Club of America) and McMillan Running certified running coach with over 10 years of running experience. Additionally, Stephanie is a yoga teacher with advanced certifications in yoga for athletes, Yoga For All, and Empowered Wisdom Yoga Nidra. Stephanie believes that to be a runner is to believe in your possibility as a human through movement. Her favorite running distance is the half marathon (13.1 miles/21 kilometers).https://instagram.com/thecookierunner/https://thecookierunner.netAbout Kelly Roberts:Head coach and creator of the Badass Lady Gang, Kelly Roberts' pre-BALG fitness routine consisted mostly of struggling through the elliptical and trying to shrink her body. It wasn't until hitting post-college life, poised with a theatre degree, student loans, and the onset of panic, that she found running. Running forced Kelly to ditch perfectionism and stomp out fear of failure. Viral selfies from the NYC Half Marathon struck a chord with women who could relate to the struggle, and soon the women's running community Badass Lady Gang was born.BALG is about enjoying life with a side of running. Kelly's philosophy measures success by confidence gained, not pounds lost. If you aren't having fun, it's time to pivot. Kelly is an RRCA certified coach and has completed Dr. Stacy Sims ‘Women Are Not Small Men' certification course helping coaches better serve their female athletes. Over the years Kelly has coached thousands of women from brand new runners to those chasing Boston marathon qualifying times, appeared on the cover of Women's Running Magazine, joined Nike at the Women's World Cup, and created a worldwide body image empowerment movement called the Sports Bra Squad. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.https://www.instagram.com/KellyKKRobertshttps://www.BadassLadyGang.com
Season five of the Runner's Round Table will be all about Hot Takes and this episode is the Taper Crazies Edition. In this episode Stephanie speaks with Dr. Victoria Sekely all things taper: what it is, why we do it, and how to make the most of this important time before big races.Please support this podcast with a rating, review, or a share. Until next time, don't forget to run happy, run strong, and run true to you.To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Iq40t-FEtxIAbout Stephanie Diaz: Stephanie is an RRCA (Road Runner's Club of America) and McMillan Running certified running coach with over 10 years of running experience. Additionally, Stephanie is a yoga teacher with advanced certifications in yoga for athletes, Yoga For All, and Empowered Wisdom Yoga Nidra. Stephanie believes that to be a runner is to believe in your possibility as a human through movement. Her favorite running distance is the half marathon (13.1 miles/21 kilometers).https://instagram.com/thecookierunner/https://thecookierunner.netAbout Dr. Victoria Sekely: Victoria Sekely is a Physical Therapist with a passion for all things running. Victoria graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Georgetown University and went on to complete her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from New York University. Victoria is also a USATF Level 1 and RRCA certified run coach. She is dedicated to helping runners of all levels by using her skills and knowledge to assist runners who are rehabbing from an injury, interested in injury prevention, and/or looking to improve their training with custom running programs. https://www.instagram.com/trainsmartrunstronghttps://www.trainsmartrunstrong.com
Season five of the Runner's Round Table will be all about Hot Takes and this episode is the Gear Edition. In this episode Stephanie speaks with Sabrina Lott about the running gear runners, especially female runners, need to feel comfortable, confident, and fierce. Please support this podcast with a rating, review, or a share. Until next time, don't forget to run happy, run strong, and run true to you.To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5fgQ9OAnz8UAbout Stephanie Diaz:Stephanie is an RRCA (Road Runner's Club of America) and McMillan Running certified running coach with over 10 years of running experience. Additionally, Stephanie is a yoga teacher with advanced certifications in yoga for athletes, Yoga For All, and Empowered Wisdom Yoga Nidra. Stephanie believes that to be a runner is to believe in your possibility as a human through movement. Her favorite running distance is the half marathon (13.1 miles/21 kilometers).https://instagram.com/thecookierunner/https://thecookierunner.netAbout Sabrina Lott:Sabrina Lott is an Endurance Coach, certified through 80/20 Endurance and The Coaches Collective, a master athlete and mother. Coach Sabrina is here to help curvy, fierce women who hope to improve their lives through dedication to endurance mastery, in ways that add value for themselves, their families and community. You can learn more about Sabrina, subscribe to her blog and newsletter by visiting www.SabrinaLott.com.https://www.instagram.com/CoachSabrinaLwww.SabrinaLott.com
Season five of the Runner's Round Table will be all about Hot Takes and this episode is the Carbs Edition. In this episode Stephanie speaks with registered dietician Stevie Lyn Smith about all things carb: what they are, why they are important, and how we can all learn to better embrace carbs.Please support this podcast with a rating, review, or a share. Until next time, don't forget to run happy, run strong, and run true to you.To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7WZmHRZ6grEAbout Stephanie Diaz:Stephanie is an RRCA (Road Runner's Club of America) and McMillan Running certified running coach with over 10 years of running experience. Additionally, Stephanie is a yoga teacher with advanced certifications in yoga for athletes, Yoga For All, and Empowered Wisdom Yoga Nidra. Stephanie believes that to be a runner is to believe in your possibility as a human through movement. Her favorite running distance is the half marathon (13.1 miles/21 kilometers).-https://instagram.com/thecookierunner/https://thecookierunner.netAbout Stevie Lyn Smith MS, RD, CSSD, CDN:Stevie Lyn Smith is a registered dietitian and founder of Stevie Lyn Nutrition, a virtual sports nutrition private practice. Her mission is to help educate and coach athletes and active humans on how to fuel their goals while not sacrificing their health and happiness. As a board certified specialist in sports nutrition, Stevie Lyn has helped hundreds of athletes and active individuals fuel to improve their performance, energy levels, and recovery without feelings of guilt or restriction. Drawing from her experiences growing up as a team-sport athlete to completing ten full ironman distance triathlons and countless other endurance and ultra distance races, she knows firsthand how important nutrition is to be a healthy athlete. She received her B.S. in Dietetics and Nutrition from SUNY Buffalo State University in 2012 and M.S. in Applied Nutrition with a Sports and Fitness concentration from Northeastern University in 2019. She is the host of her podcast, Real Fuel with SLS, where she has honest conversations to dive into the human side of endurance sports paired with sports nutrition knowledge for the everyday athlete. She has also contributed to Run Tri Bike Magazine, Runner's World Magazine, Outside Magazine, Bicycling Magazine, and Triathlete Magazine. In her free time, she enjoys volunteering at her local animal shelter. When she's not swimming, biking, or running you can find her outside exploring new trails or with her dog in sunny Buffalo, NY.https://www.instagram.com/stevielynlynhttps://stevielynrd.com/ https://stronggirlpublishing.com/authors/stevie-lyn-smith/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIu5ZJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHfbpp1TvXsWRu1BBt5jJvZIXXel9AaKfHkJRqIExrt48Ibpxr_lKy0R5Ng_aem_-MCvqj-cnRBfV2vhspz9PQ
Season five of the Runner's Round Table will be all about Hot Takes and this episode is the Recovery is for Wimps – Just Kidding! Edition. In this episode Stephanie speaks with Dr. Asher Kyger about expanding our definition of recovery as a process that helps us be our best athletic selves.Please support this podcast with a rating, review, or a share. Until next time, don't forget to run happy, run strong, and run true to you.To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lWHL6stXYuAAbout Stephanie Diaz:Stephanie is an RRCA (Road Runner's Club of America) and McMillan Running certified running coach with over 10 years of running experience. Additionally, Stephanie is a yoga teacher with advanced certifications in yoga for athletes, Yoga For All, and Empowered Wisdom Yoga Nidra. Stephanie believes that to be a runner is to believe in your possibility as a human through movement. Her favorite running distance is the half marathon (13.1 miles/21 kilometers). https://instagram.com/thecookierunner/ https://thecookierunner.netAbout Dr. Asher Kyger:Dr. Asher Kyger is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a run, strength and injury prevention Coach. She is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and an expert in Functional Movement Screenings. Dr. Asher partners with ultramarathoners and road runners aiming to use training to enhance their overall wellness and chase big scary goals that fill their days with joy. Her coaching philosophy seamlessly blends training into each person's busy life while prioritizing three main goals: enhancing performance, optimizing recovery, and reducing injury risk. To partner with or learn more from Dr. Asher, email her at dasherprteam.com, visit Dasherpr.com or follow on Instagram @Dr.Asher.Runs https://www.instagram.com/dr.asher.runs/ www.Dasherpr.com.
Season five of the Runner's Round Table will be all about Hot Takes and this episode is the Don't Pee Yourself! Edition. In this episode Stephanie speaks with her very own pelvic health physical therapist, Dr. Ari Gonzalez about pelvic floor health for women across the lifespan and for runners. Please support this podcast with a rating, review, or a share. Until next time, don't forget to run happy, run strong, and run true to you.To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/byVrr4Xq2PMAbout Stephanie Diaz:Stephanie is an RRCA (Road Runner's Club of America) and McMillan Running certified running coach with over 10 years of running experience. Additionally, Stephanie is a yoga teacher with advanced certifications in yoga for athletes, Yoga For All, and Empowered Wisdom Yoga Nidra. Stephanie believes that to be a runner is to believe in your possibility as a human through movement. Her favorite running distance is the half marathon (13.1 miles/21 kilometers).https://instagram.com/thecookierunner/https://thecookierunner.netAbout Dr. Arianny Gonzalez:Arianny Gonzalez, PT, DPT, is a dedicated physiotherapist and movement specialist committed to helping individuals restore function, reduce pain, and optimize performance. She earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Mass General Institute of Health Professions (IHP) and has completed specialized certifications to treat pelvic floor dysfunction in women throughout the life cycle. As the founder of Forma Physiotherapy, Arianny combines evidence-based rehabilitation techniques with a holistic approach to movement and well-being. Her expertise includes manual therapy, corrective exercise, and movement coaching, empowering clients to move with confidence and ease. Her mission is to create personalized treatment plans that promote resilience, strength, and long-term health. To learn more about Arianny and her services, follow her on Instagram @formaphysiotherapy or visit www.formaphysiotherapy.com.https://www.instagram.com/formaphysiotherapywww.formaphysiotherapy.com
Season five of the Runner's Round Table will be all about Hot Takes and this episode is the Run Club Inclusivity Edition. In this episode Stephanie speaks with Rosalind Smith about the power of run clubs as a space where all identities are seen, validated, and honored. Please support this podcast with a rating, review, or a share. Until next time, don't forget to run happy, run strong, and run true to you.To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wKtXq2N0UmAAbout Stephanie Diaz:Stephanie is an RRCA (Road Runner's Club of America) and McMillan Running certified running coach with over 10 years of running experience. Additionally, Stephanie is a yoga teacher with advanced certifications in yoga for athletes, Yoga For All, and Empowered Wisdom Yoga Nidra. Stephanie believes that to be a runner is to believe in your possibility as a human through movement. Her favorite running distance is the half marathon (13.1 miles/21 kilometers).https://instagram.com/thecookierunner/https://thecookierunner.netAbout Rosalind Smith:Ro is a former D1 athlete, post-collegiate triathlete, and current run coach. She is a RRCA (Road Runners Club of America) certified running coach and is a member of WRCC (Women's Running Coaches Collective).Ro hosts “Rosie's Run Club” (RRC) in Manhattan, New York and Albuquerque, New Mexico. She is committed to continually engaging herself to advancing athletes in the sport.Rosie's Run Club envisions a running community where diversity is celebrated, barriers to participation are eliminated, and every athlete has the opportunity to grow and thrive. You can learn more, or come out for a run, by checking out www.rosiesrunclub.orghttps://www.instagram.com/rosies.runclub/https://www.instagram.com/rosies.runclub_sw/https://www.rosiesrunclub.org/
Season five of the Runner's Round Table will be all about Hot Takes and this episode is the Running Myths, Rituals, and Superstitions Edition. In this episode Stephanie speaks with Amanda Katz about myths that may limit who we think we are as runners, rituals that help us feel race day ready, and the superstitions that help us feel confident in ourselves.Please support this podcast with a rating, review, or a share. Until next time, don't forget to run happy, run strong, and run true to you.To watch on YouTube:https://youtu.be/IdGzm1qTp-cAbout Stephanie Diaz:Stephanie is an RRCA (Road Runner's Club of America) and McMillan Running certified running coach with over 10 years of running experience. Additionally, Stephanie is a yoga teacher with advanced certifications in yoga for athletes, Yoga For All, and Empowered Wisdom Yoga Nidra. Stephanie believes that to be a runner is to believe in your possibility as a human through movement. Her favorite running distance is the half marathon (13.1 miles/21 kilometers).https://instagram.com/thecookierunner/https://thecookierunner.netAbout Amanda Katz:Amanda Katz found her love for movement in group fitness as a participant while working full-time in politics and communications. 8 years ago, she pivoted and started coaching others, first as a group fitness instructor throughout New York City and later, as a certified personal trainer and run coach. When Amanda's not instructing classes or working one-on-one with her athletes, she's the on set trainer for the New York Times as well as a program creator, educator and mentor for indoor cycle programming at Equinox where she teaches. To learn more about Amanda and her offerings, visit her on Instagram @amanda_katzzhttps://www.instagram.com/amanda_katzzwww.Amandaskatz.com
Season five of the Runner's Round Table will be all about Hot Takes and this episode is the Super Shoes – Fast or Fiction? Edition. In this episode Stephanie speaks with Trina Bills (@TrinaLesins_) about super shoes: what they are, who they are for, and the important mindset things to consider before diving into the world of super shoes. Please support this podcast with a rating, review, or a share. Until next time, don't forget to run happy, run strong, and run true to you. To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fbVxykQRjZo About Stephanie Diaz: Stephanie is an RRCA (Road Runner's Club of America) and McMillan Running certified running coach with over 10 years of running experience. Additionally, Stephanie is a yoga teacher with advanced certifications in yoga for athletes, Yoga For All, and Empowered Wisdom Yoga Nidra. Stephanie believes that to be a runner is to believe in your possibility as a human through movement. Her favorite running distance is the half marathon (13.1 miles/21 kilometers). https://instagram.com/thecookierunner/ https://thecookierunner.net About Trina Bills: Trina is a certified run coach with a long personal history intrack, moving from elite athlete to finding joy beyond the time on the watch. Trina's goal as a coach is to meet each athlete where they are at and to give them the tools to reach their goals as well as develop their personal relationship to the sport, always with an eye to longevity and enjoying the process. Trina can be found on instagram at @trinalesins_ documenting the process of trying to get faster but have fun doing it. https://www.instagram.com/trinalesins_ https://www.trinalesins.com
Season five of the Runner's Round Table will be all about Hot Takes and this episode is the Back-to-Back Marathons Edition. In this episode Stephanie speaks with Kristyn R Smith about running back-to-back marathons and things to consider as one works toward this incredible accomplishment. Please support this podcast with a rating, review, or a share. Until next time, don't forget to run happy, run strong, and run true to you. To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/eZ3pFaztUOU For Kristyn's season 2 "Conversations with Coaches" episode: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/runnersroundtable/episodes/Conversations-with-Coaches-Kris-R--Smith-krisrs-e1sili2 About Stephanie Diaz: Stephanie is an RRCA (Road Runner's Club of America) and McMillan Running certified running coach with over 10 years of running experience. Additionally, Stephanie is a yoga teacher with advanced certifications in yoga for athletes, Yoga For All, and Empowered Wisdom Yoga Nidra. Stephanie believes that to be a runner is to believe in your possibility as a human through movement. Her favorite running distance is the half marathon (13.1 miles/21 kilometers). https://instagram.com/thecookierunner/ https://thecookierunner.net About Kristyn R. Smith: Kristyn is a RRCA certified and Vdot certified run coach, as well as an ACE certified personal trainer. Kristyn is a master's runner who has completed 22 marathons to date, including three sub 3 marathon finishes and 14 marathon majors. Kristyn loves to work with athletes at all levels for all distances, but specializes in half and full marathon coaching. https://www.instagram.com/krisrs www.coachkrisrs.com
Season five of the Runner's Round Table will be all about Hot Takes and this episode is the Strength & Aging Edition. In this episode Stephanie speaks with Robyn Godfrey about strength training, it's importance as we (especially women) age, and how to create a strength training routine that creates confidence and consistency. Please support this podcast with a rating, review, or a share. Until next time, don't forget to run happy, run strong, and run true to you. To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FC2eDzIUAUM About Stephanie Diaz: Stephanie is an RRCA (Road Runner's Club of America) and McMillan Running certified running coach with over 10 years of running experience. Additionally, Stephanie is a yoga teacher with advanced certifications in yoga for athletes, Yoga For All, and Empowered Wisdom Yoga Nidra. Stephanie believes that to be a runner is to believe in your possibility as a human through movement. Her favorite running distance is the half marathon (13.1 miles/21 kilometers). https://instagram.com/thecookierunner/ https://thecookierunner.net About Lesley Godfrey: Robyn Godfrey is an accomplished runner, RRCA Certified Level 1 coach, and motivational speaker who began her running journey at the age of 47. What started as a personal quest to improve her health and overcome her relationship with alcohol soon evolved into a remarkable achievement: completing seven marathons, including the prestigious World Marathon Majors — London, Chicago, Berlin, Boston, New York, and Tokyo. A dedicated member of the Wilmington Road Runners Club since 2013, Robyn has made a significant impact by coaching and pacing runners, helping them unlock their potential and reach their goals. In addition to her coaching, she has volunteered with organizations like Girls on the Run, empowering young girls to grow both physically and personally through running. Robyn's journey is a testament to the power of resilience and determination. She proves that success is not about speed or placement but the courage to keep going, regardless of the challenges. Her story inspires others to find strength in the process and pursue their dreams, one step at a time. https://www.instagram.com/beachy_runner https://www.worldmajormarathonfinisher.com/
Season five of the Runner's Round Table will be all about Hot Takes and this episode is the Elite Runners vs. Regular Runners edition. In this episode Stephanie speaks with Leslie Dugger Carvajal about elite runners, regular everyday runners, the differences between the two, and how each category of runner can learn from another. Please support this podcast with a rating, review, or a share. Until next time, don't forget to run happy, run strong, and run true to you. To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/F1Z6JlZ_oRo About Stephanie Diaz: Stephanie is an RRCA (Road Runner's Club of America) and McMillan Running certified running coach with over 10 years of running experience. Additionally, Stephanie is a yoga teacher with advanced certifications in yoga for athletes, Yoga For All, and Empowered Wisdom Yoga Nidra. Stephanie believes that to be a runner is to believe in your possibility as a human through movement. Her favorite running distance is the half marathon (13.1 miles/21 kilometers). https://instagram.com/thecookierunner/ https://thecookierunner.net About Leslie Dugger Carvajal: Leslie is an RRCA and RunDNA certified coach with Dasher Personalized Running and currently lives in Orlando, FL. She specializes in virtual coaching for road runners, from 5k to marathons, and previously coached at Mile High Run Club in NYC. With a background in teaching, Leslie emphasizes exploration and a growth mindset in her coaching. She believes in a balanced approach: self-compassion, flexibility, and consistency. Her goal is to guide athletes of all levels, from novice to elite, to find joy and purpose in their running journeys. Personally, she loves racing the 5k and 10k distances. Leslie is a language enthusiast, fluent in Spanish and English, and loves delicious food and a relaxing Sunday. Outside of coaching she works full-time as a program manager at the University of Central Florida. https://www.instagram.com/LeslieD_runs https://www.dasherpr.com/coachingstaff
Season five of the Runner's Round Table will be all about Hot Takes and this episode is the Not All Paces Welcome Edition. In this episode Stephanie speaks with Makenzie Rink about what it means to be a “Realistic Runner” and how it's ok for run groups to not cater to all paces as long as there are safe spaces for all runners, especially back of the pack runners, to show up and feel like they are a part of the running community. Please support this podcast with a rating, review, or a share. Until next time, don't forget to run happy, run strong, and run true to you. To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ll_ani8CrQA About Stephanie Diaz: Stephanie is an RRCA (Road Runner's Club of America) and McMillan Running certified running coach with over 10 years of running experience. Additionally, Stephanie is a yoga teacher with advanced certifications in yoga for athletes, Yoga For All, and Empowered Wisdom Yoga Nidra. Stephanie believes that to be a runner is to believe in your possibility as a human through movement. Her favorite running distance is the half marathon (13.1 miles/21 kilometers). https://instagram.com/thecookierunner/ https://thecookierunner.net About Makenzie Rink: Makenzie Rink is a business owner, speaker, and content creator passionate about making running more inclusive and accessible. Through her online platforms (@the.realistic.runner on TikTok and Instagram), Makenzie has built a supportive community of runners of all levels. She is the founder of The Realistic Runners, a running group based in Western North Carolina, which she also leads virtually via Strava and Instagram. Her mission is simple: to prove that anyone can be a runner, regardless of pace, experience, or background. Makenzie's goal is to break down barriers and create a welcoming space for all runners—whether they're just starting out or are seasoned athletes. Through her work, she continues to inspire others to lace up their shoes, hit the pavement, and embrace the power of movement. https://www.instagram.com/the.realistic.runner https://linktr.ee/therealisticrunner --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runnersroundtable/support
Welcome to the Runner's Round Table podcast. In this special bonus episode, Stephanie talks to her friend and run coach Becky Croft about their 2024 Chicago Marathon experience. Stephanie and Becky talk about everything from their prep for the race to those finish line feels; Becky adds a layer to the experience by sharing her perspective on the race as an Indigenous runner. Enjoy our conversation and thanks for listening. To watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/R5XBO6saEyk About Stephanie Diaz: Stephanie is an RRCA (Road Runner's Club of America) and McMillan Running certified running coach with over 10 years of running experience. Additionally, Stephanie is a yoga teacher with advanced certifications in yoga for athletes, Yoga For All, and Empowered Wisdom Yoga Nidra. Stephanie believes that to be a runner is to believe in your possibility as a human through movement. Her favorite running distance is the half marathon (13.1 miles/21 kilometers). https://www.instagram.com/thecookierunner/ www.thecookierunner.net About Becky Croft: Becky is an Indigenous athlete and coach. She is a Game Changer coach/mentor, RRCA certified run coach, Chi Running instructor, ReNew Earth Running board member, She Runs This Town chapter leader, and menopausal marathoner. Her focus is on Masters and Menopausal athletes, however, she coaches athletes of all ages and abilities while teaching them how to redefine running. https://hustle-eat-thrive.myshopify.com/ https://instagram.com/coach.croft --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runnersroundtable/support
Season five of the Runner's Round Table will be all about Hot Takes and this episode is the Run Coaching Edition. In this episode Stephanie speaks with Sabrina Ehmke (@run_teacher_sab) about what run coaching is, how run coaching is for everyone regardless of pace and experience, and some of the things to consider when making the decision to work with a run coach. Please support this podcast with a rating, review, or a share. Until next time, don't forget to run happy, run strong, and run true to you. To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/H8FdeQEpasg About Stephanie Diaz: Stephanie is an RRCA (Road Runner's Club of America) and McMillan Running certified running coach with over 10 years of running experience. Additionally, Stephanie is a yoga teacher with advanced certifications in yoga for athletes, Yoga For All, and Empowered Wisdom Yoga Nidra. Stephanie believes that to be a runner is to believe in your possibility as a human through movement. Her favorite running distance is the half marathon (13.1 miles/21 kilometers). https://instagram.com/thecookierunner/ https://thecookierunner.net About Sabrina Ehmke: Sabrina Ehmke is a Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) certified running coach. Her past coaching experiences include high school cross-country athletes, Girls on the Run programs for elementary school aged children, first time marathoners, long time runners, and providing adult running/walking training programs for the Skokie Park District. She is a Six Star World Marathon Majors finisher, a 10-time full marathon finisher, and has completed countless other race distances. She believes that running can change a life for the better, not just through the physical act of running, but also through the community, friendships, and fun that it provides. She hopes to share the inspiring running community with her athletes - reach out to her today! https://www.instagram.com/run_teacher_sab https://www.instagram.com/skokieswifters https://www.skokieswifters.run/about-us/coaching --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runnersroundtable/support
Season five of the Runner's Round Table will be all about Hot Takes and this episode is the Zone 2 Edition. In this episode Stephanie speaks with Jen Steele (@misadventuresofamarathoner) about Zone 2 running: what it is and whether it matters to being the best runner one can possibly be. Spoiler alert: it doesn't! Please support this podcast with a rating, review, or a share. Until next time, don't forget to run happy, run strong, and run true to you. To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/a8-OFWBHrzs About Stephanie Diaz: Stephanie is an RRCA (Road Runner's Club of America) and McMillan Running certified running coach with over 10 years of running experience. Additionally, Stephanie is a yoga teacher with advanced certifications in yoga for athletes, Yoga For All, and Empowered Wisdom Yoga Nidra. Stephanie believes that to be a runner is to believe in your possibility as a human through movement. Her favorite running distance is the half marathon (13.1 miles/21 kilometers). https://instagram.com/thecookierunner/ https://thecookierunner.net About Jen Steele: Jen is the founder of the Misadventure Run Coaching, a certified run coach (RRCA and Revo2lution Running), girl mom, former teacher, and beach lover. She fell in love with running at the age of 21 and never looked back. She believes if you're chasing big dreams, you should invest in them, learn all you can, and look to people who know more to help you. Her goal as a run coach is to provide women of ALL levels an expert in running to help them achieve their running goals, whether their pace, distance, or mindset goals. Jen has coached hundreds of women to achieve their running goals through coaching with Another Mother Runner, my one on one coaching, and various other group coaching programs. To learn more about Jen, follow her at @misadventuresofamarathoner. https://www.instagram.com/misadventuresofamarathoner/ https://www.misadventuresofamarathoner.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runnersroundtable/support
Season five of the Runner's Round Table will be all about HotTakes and this episode is the Boston Marathon Edition. In this episode Stephanie speaks with Becky Croft (@coach.croft) and Stephanie Dunlap (@runstrongrun) about the 6-hour cutoff at the 2024 race and what could have been done differently to better promote inclusivity in the sport. Please support this podcast with a rating, review, or a share. Until next time, don't forget to run happy, run strong, and run true to you. To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/74lMs403Seg About Stephanie Diaz: Stephanie is an RRCA (Road Runner's Club of America) and McMillan Running certified running coach with over 10 years of running experience. Additionally, Stephanie is a yoga teacher with advanced certifications in yoga for athletes, Yoga For All, and Empowered Wisdom Yoga Nidra. Stephanie believes that to be a runner is to believe in your possibility as a human through movement. Her favorite running distance is the half marathon (13.1 miles/21 kilometers). https://instagram.com/thecookierunner/ https://thecookierunner.net About Becky Croft: Becky is an Indigenous athlete and coach. She is a Game Changer coach/mentor, RRCA certified run coach, Chi Running instructor, ReNew Earth Running board member, She Runs This Town chapter leader, and menopausal marathoner. Her focus is on Masters and Menopausal athletes, however, she coaches athletes of all ages and abilities while teaching them how to redefine running. https://hustle-eat-thrive.myshopify.com/ https://instagram.com/coach.croft About Stephanie Dunlap: Stephanie Dunlap is a marathon pacer, mom of four, and school administrator. Stephanie's goal as a marathon pacer is to bring joy, support, and encouragement to the rockstar BOTP “back of the pack” runners who finish in 6+ hours. To learn more about Steph follow her on Instagram and TikTok @runstrongrun. https://runstrongrun.com/ https://instagram.com/runstrongrun Run Strong RunPocast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/run-strong-run-podcast/id1723713201 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runnersroundtable/support
Season five of the Runner's Round Table will be all about Hot Takes, so join Stephanie as she speaks with different female runners about current happenings in the running community. Episodes this season will be more sporadic this season, but will all be filled with thoughts and reflections on how to make the running space more inviting, inclusive, and fun for all. About Stephanie: Stephanie is an RRCA (Road Runner's Club of America) and McMillan Running certified running coach with over 10 years of running experience. Additionally, Stephanie is a yoga teacher with advanced certifications in yoga for athletes, Yoga For All, and Empowered Wisdom Yoga Nidra. Stephanie believes that to be a runner is to believe in your possibility as a human through movement. Her favorite running distance is the half marathon (13.1 miles/21 kilometers). www.instagram.com/thecookierunner/ www.thecookierunner.net --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runnersroundtable/support
Welcome to the Runner's Round Table podcast. Season 4 was “Conversations with Runners”, and each episode featured a conversation with an inspiring female runner who is making the running community better in her own way. In this final season of the episode, it's just me – Stephanie Diaz – full of thanks. I also update you all with what's coming up for me, including a September retreat experience, the Chicago Marathon in October, and the Every Woman's Marathon in November. Thanks for listening all season long! To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JftnwKZ7XJY About Stephanie: Stephanie is an RRCA (Road Runner's Club of America) and McMillan Running certified running coach with over 10 years of running experience. Additionally, Stephanie is a yoga teacher with advanced certifications in yoga for athletes, Yoga For All, and Empowered Wisdom Yoga Nidra. Stephanie believes that to be a runner is to believe in your possibility as a human through movement. Her favorite running distance is the half marathon (13.1 miles/21 kilometers). www.instagram.com/thecookierunner/ www.thecookierunner.net Retreat experience: https://thecookierunner.net/gsm2024 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runnersroundtable/support
Welcome to the Runner's Round Table podcast. Season is “Conversations with Runners”, and each episode features a conversation with an inspiring female runner who is making the running community better in her own way. In this episode, Stephanie talks to Alison Mariella Désir about the weaving of histories through her book Running While Black” and how she uses movement as a path towards disrupting the status quo in running to create a future where all are visible and feel like they belong. Enjoy this episode and thanks for listening. To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/EfpzepXlrt8 About Stephanie: Stephanie is an RRCA (Road Runner's Club of America) and McMillan Running certified running coach with over 10 years of running experience. Additionally, Stephanie is a yoga teacher with advancedcertifications in yoga for athletes, Yoga For All, and Empowered Wisdom Yoga Nidra. Stephanie believes that to be a runner is to believe in your possibility as a human through movement. Her favorite running distance is the half marathon (13.1 miles/21 kilometers). www.instagram.com/thecookierunner/ www.thecookierunner.net About Alison Mariella Désir: Alison Mariella Désir is multi-talented: a founder, a doer, an activist, a connector, a visionary and an unapologetically straightforward communicator with a passion for movement, mental health, and racial equity. Alison got her start in the running and outdoor industry unintentionally, after seeing a black friend train and complete a marathon. inspired, alison went on to run her first marathon and discovered that she had found a powerful tool to manage her depression. she's been working to share the transformational power of running and movement ever since. https://www.instagram.com/alisonmdesir https://alisonmdesir.com/ To purchase "Running While Black": https://alisonmdesir.com/book --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runnersroundtable/support
Welcome to the Runner's Round Table podcast. Season 4 is“Conversations with Runners”, and each episode features a conversation with an inspiring female runner who is making the running community better in her own way. In this episode, Stephanie talks to Lindsay Walter about the importance of remembering your why and how her WHY helps her create awareness about Alopecia and inspires her to live according to a “choose kind” motto on and off the run. Enjoy this episode and thanks for listening. To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/iXdV_U5T-Do About Stephanie: Stephanie is an RRCA (Road Runner's Club of America) and McMillan Running certified running coach with over 10 years of running experience. Additionally, Stephanie is a yoga teacher with advanced certifications in yoga for athletes, Yoga For All, and Empowered Wisdom Yoga Nidra. Stephanie believes that to be a runner is to believe in your possibility as a human through movement. Her favorite running distance is the half marathon (13.1 miles/21 kilometers). www.instagram.com/thecookierunner/ www.thecookierunner.net About Lindsay: Lindsay Walter is a run coach, freelance writer, published author and Alopecia Advocate and Speaker with her own penpal program Lindsay's Little Pals. She loves running big miles, challenging herself, being outside, traveling and inspiring the world to be kind and change the norm about beauty standards. www.instagram.com/lindsayhannah3 https://linktr.ee/lindsayhannah3 https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR?fr_id=153879&pg=personal&px=4715568 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runnersroundtable/support
Welcome to the Runner's Round Table podcast. Season 4 is “Conversations with Runners”, and each episode features a conversation with an inspiring female runner who is making the running community better in her own way. In this episode, Stephanie talks to Manika Gamble about chasing big goals at this year's 155-mile Namib Race and how her “Just Do It” mentality has helped her go from sprinter to ultramarathoner. Enjoy this episode and thanks for listening. To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/A7BWIxnYXqI About Stephanie: Stephanie is an RRCA (Road Runner's Club of America) and McMillan Running certified running coach with over 10 years of running experience. Additionally, Stephanie is a yoga teacher with advanced certifications in yoga for athletes, Yoga For All, and Empowered Wisdom Yoga Nidra. Stephanie believes that to be a runner is to believe in your possibility as a human through movement. Her favorite running distance is the half marathon (13.1 miles/21 kilometers). www.instagram.com/thecookierunner/ www.thecookierunner.net About Manika: Manika is a 34 year old former collegiate athlete that specialized in the 400 meter hurdles. Manika is now delving into the arena of ultra running. The first ever event will be a 7 day, 155 mile, self supported ultra marathon through the desert of Namibia Africa. Manika's goal is to create a platform that motivates, encourages, and inspires. https://www.instagram.com/manikaruns https://www.youtube.com/@Manikaruns To support Manika's Namibia run: https://www.gofundme.com/f/embarking-on-a-challenge-of-a-lifetime For More on the race: https://www.racingtheplanet.com/namibrace --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runnersroundtable/support
Welcome to the Runner's Round Table podcast. Season 4 is “Conversations with Runners”, and each episode features a conversation with an inspiring female runner who is making the running community better in her own way. In this episode, Stephanie talks to Julia Khvasechko about being a runner who is rooted in the following questions: Why not me? What else can I do as a human being? And, Where else can I go? Enjoy this episode and thanks for listening. To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/o9GjAB3y3Bc About Stephanie: Stephanie is an RRCA (Road Runner's Club of America) and McMillan Running certified running coach with over 10 years of running experience. Additionally, Stephanie is a yoga teacher with advanced certifications in yoga for athletes, Yoga For All, and Empowered Wisdom Yoga Nidra. Stephanie believes that to be a runner is to believe in your possibility as a human through movement. Her favorite running distance is the half marathon (13.1 miles/21 kilometers). www.instagram.com/thecookierunner/ www.thecookierunner.net About Julia: Julia is a Licensed Massage Therapist, a Registered Yoga Teacher, and a Certified Running Coach, and an avid marathoner. Julia has completed a marathon in all 50 states 3X; she has also marathoned in 10 countries on 5 continents. Julia is an experienced marathon pacer and has paced in some of the largest marathons in the world, NYC, CHI, London, Berlin, Rome to name a few. For Julia, happiness is a byproduct of movement, giving back to the running community, (which she credits for saved her life) via pacing, inspiriting and uplifting others is her life's purpose. Her life's motto: help someone achieve their goals and you will achieve yours. https://www.instagram.com/juliakgarling/ https://marathonmassage.massagetherapy.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runnersroundtable/support
Welcome to the Runner's Round Table podcast. Season 4 is “Conversations with Runners”, and each episode features a conversation with an inspiring female runner who is making the running community better in her own way. In this episode, Stephanie talks to Kimberly Hall about courage, inspiration, celebration, and her greeting card company Sole Inspired. Enjoy this episode and thanks for listening. To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qdAS6kcuKA8 About Stephanie: Stephanie is an RRCA (Road Runner's Club of America) and McMillan Running certified running coach with over 10 years of running experience. Additionally, Stephanie is a yoga teacher with advanced certifications in yoga for athletes, Yoga For All, and Empowered Wisdom Yoga Nidra. Stephanie believes that to be a runner is to believe in your possibility as a human through movement. Her favorite running distance is the half marathon (13.1 miles/21 kilometers). www.instagram.com/thecookierunner/ www.thecookierunner.net About Kimberly: Kimberly Hall refused to let tragedy define her and fear to hold her back. Running became her place of solace and reflection. What began as a few miles a week turned into fifty-plus full and half marathons. Somewhere between inking her soul on paper and pounding her soles on the pavement, Kimberly's love of paper and running collided. And that's when the vision for Sole Inspired was born — a greeting card company for inspiring, encouraging, and empowering others to get up and go, live without regrets, never back down, and never give up. She truly believes the power of a written word of encouragement held in the hands of a weary soul can be the difference between defeat and deliverance. To learn more about Sole Inspired and her courage in a card follow her on instagram @soleinspiredinc. https://www.soleinspiredinc.com/ www.instagram.com/soleinspiredinc www.instagram.com/kimberly.t.hall --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runnersroundtable/support
Welcome to the Runner's Round Table podcast. Season 4 is “Conversations with Runners”, and each episode features a conversation with an inspiring female runner who is making the running community better in her own way. In this episode, Stephanie talks to Jessica Hofheimer about her businesses Pace of Me Coaching and We Run on Art and how she uses both to remind us all how to celebrate our whole-hearted and whole-person selves. Enjoy this episode and thanks for listening. To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kB3fhTCQnLo About Stephanie: Stephanie is an RRCA (Road Runner's Club of America) and McMillan Running certified running coach with over 10 years of running experience. Additionally, Stephanie is a yoga teacher with advanced certifications in yoga for athletes, Yoga For All, and Empowered Wisdom Yoga Nidra. Stephanie believes that to be a runner is to believe in your possibility as a human through movement. Her favorite running distance is the half marathon (13.1 miles/21 kilometers). www.instagram.com/thecookierunner/ www.thecookierunner.net About Jess: As a certified running coach with both RRCA and VDOT02, Jess has been coaching women, men and children for over twelve years. She is the owner and founder of Pace of Me Coaching, which offers private coaching to runners of all abilities, and also coaches for Another Mother Runner, a group that supports moms who run. Jess is also a Pilates instructor and has over ten years of experience teaching in studios and with private clients. Over the years she has hosted Pilates workshops specifically geared towards runners for various running groups, studios and organizations. In addition to her expertise as a running coach, Jess is a passionate artist and the creator of We Run On Art. She makes custom portraits, cards, prints, apparel and gifts that celebrate running and the people who do it. Jess lives in Cary, NC with her husband Robert, three kids and two dogs. www.instagram.com/paceofme www.instagram.com/werunonart www.instagram.com/paceofmecoaching HTTP://www.paceofme.com http://www.werunonart.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runnersroundtable/support
Welcome to the Runner's Round Table podcast. Season 4 is “Conversations with Runners”, and each episode features a conversation with an inspiring female runner who is making the running community better in her own way. In this episode, Stephanie talks to Jamie Mittelman about the importance of storytelling, uplifting women in sport, and how she does all that through the Flame Bearers podcast. Enjoy this episode and thanks for listening. To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cpkorQikf9I About Stephanie: Stephanie is an RRCA (Road Runner's Club of America) and McMillan Running certified running coach with over 10 years of running experience. Additionally, Stephanie is a yoga teacher with advanced certifications in yoga for athletes, Yoga For All, and Empowered Wisdom Yoga Nidra. Stephanie believes that to be a runner is to believe in your possibility as a human through movement. Her favorite running distance is the half marathon (13.1 miles/21 kilometers). www.instagram.com/thecookierunner/ www.thecookierunner.net About Jamie: Jamie has a background in media, having managed a $30 Million media portfolio on behalf of the conglomerate of Yahoo, The Huffington Post, AoL, and Verizon. Her passion for sport, diversity and inclusion inspired her to found Flame Bearers while receiving her Masters in Public Administration from the Harvard Kennedy School where she received an award for her significant impact on the Harvard community. Jamie's work with Flame Bearers has reach in 48 countries and recently received 4 Signal Awards in the categories of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Public Service & Activism. Prior to Harvard, Jamie received her MBA from Dartmouth's Tuck School of Business. Flame Bearers is the first global storytelling platform celebrating the stories of women Olympians and Paralympians. From household names to unsung heroes around the world, each featured story highlights the successes, struggles and social issues that drive the world's most prestigious athletes. Flame Bearers brings these champions' stories to life via podcast, video, and live events. Website: http://flamebearers.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flame-bearers/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/FlameBearersPodcas Twitter: @flame_bearers: https://twitter.com/flame_bearers Instagram: @flamebearers: https://www.instagram.com/flamebearers/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@flamebearers --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runnersroundtable/support
Welcome to the Runner's Round Table podcast. Season 4 is “Conversations with Runners”, and each episode features a conversation with an inspiring female runner who is making the running community better in her own way. In this episode, Stephanie talks to Nikki Love about what it means to be an “Adventure Runner”, her 2023 adventure of running across Australia, and the importance of embracing a “You are the expert on You” mindset. Enjoy this episode and thanks for listening. To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KlSCPYm92gk About Stephanie: Stephanie is an RRCA (Road Runner's Club of America) and McMillan Running certified running coach with over 10 years of running experience. Additionally, Stephanie is a yoga teacher with advanced certifications in yoga for athletes, Yoga For All, and Empowered Wisdom Yoga Nidra. Stephanie believes that to be a runner is to believe in your possibility as a human through movement. Her favorite running distance is the half marathon (13.1 miles/21 kilometers). www.instagram.com/thecookierunner/ www.thecookierunner.net About Nikki: Nikki Love is an adventure runner and a motivator of dreaming big, taking action and achieving extraordinary goals. Nikki turned 50 in 2017 and decided it was time to take her love for travel, marathon running, and cross-countr running to a new level. She is now on a mission to run across, around, or through as many countries that her feet can take her, bringing as many people as she can along for the run. Her big adventures include running 63 marathons in 63 days through the UK, a craic of a 750 mile run around Ireland, a runcation through Malta and around Gozo, a jolly jaunt across the Netherlands, an extremely muddy and cow-pat laden run from top to bottom of Wales. Most recently, on July 16, 2023 at the age of 56 Nikki set the women's record for running across Australia from Perth to Sydney 4,044kms in 76 days, 3 hours and 43 minutes. Driven by her curiosity to answer the question “I wonder if I can do that…” Nikki shares her adventures – the highs, lows, fun, tears and her experience of overcoming fears, doubts and obstacles as she navigates perimenopause – through her writing, speaking and film-making. Her goal is to help women know and own their place and space in the world and to keep believing and backing themselves. www.instagram.com/nikkiloveruns www.nikkilove.co.uk/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runnersroundtable/support
Welcome to the Runner's Round Table podcast. Season 4 is “Conversations with Runners”, and each episode features a conversation with an inspiring female runner who is making the running community better in her own way. In this episode, Stephanie talks to Jocelyn Henderson about her joy of running, which includes running Disney races, and the importance of representation in running. Enjoy this episode and thanks for listening. To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sJ5bbiKUXxs About Stephanie: Stephanie is an RRCA (Road Runner's Club of America) and McMillan Running certified running coach with over 10 years of running experience. Additionally, Stephanie is a yoga teacher with advanced certifications in yoga for athletes, Yoga For All, and Empowered Wisdom Yoga Nidra. Stephanie believes that to be a runner is to believe in your possibility as a human through movement. Her favorite running distance is the half marathon (13.1 miles/21 kilometers). www.instagram.com/thecookierunner/ www.thecookierunner.net About Jocelyn: Meet Jocelyn – a Rundisney enthusiast and multitasking marvel! By day, she weaves her magic as a physical therapy assistant, and by night (and probably mornings too), she's the superhero mom of an energetic 8-year-old. Together, they sprint through the realms of running and Disney magic, creating a tale of family fitness fun. Nestled in Middle GA with her husband and son, Jocelyn's running journey unfolds – follow the adventure @MomRunsDis and step into a world where every step is a story! www.instagram.com/MomRunsDis www.tiktok.com/@momrunsdis --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runnersroundtable/support
Welcome to the Runner's Round Table podcast. Season 4 is “Conversations with Runners”, and each episode features a conversation with an inspiring female runner who is making the running community better in her own way. In this episode, Stephanie talks to Kelly Vigil about running long for a long time, making peace with the season of running you are in, and the importance mindset in helping us be our best runner selves. Enjoy this episode and thanks for listening. To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1CsLcORpfPM About Stephanie: Stephanie is an RRCA (Road Runner's Club of America) and McMillan Running certified running coach with over 10 years of running experience. Additionally, Stephanie is a yoga teacher with advanced certifications in yoga for athletes, Yoga For All, and Empowered Wisdom Yoga Nidra. Stephanie believes that to be a runner is to believe in your possibility as a human through movement. Her favorite running distance is the half marathon (13.1 miles/21 kilometers). www.instagram.com/thecookierunner/ www.thecookierunner.net About Kelly: Kelly Vigil is mom of three young kids, runner, certified V.02 run coach & certified health mindset coach. She has ran 3 50ks, 7 marathons, and close to 30 half marathons through all seasons of life including her three pregnancies and postpartum. Her goal is to make running work with your life, not against it. Using her mindset and training knowledge together, she knows life happens & you can still reach your running goals! To learn more about Kelly and her coaching options, follow her on Instagram @moremilesmorefun. www.instagram.com/moremilesmorefun https://linktr.ee/moremilesmorefun Run coaching: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7cHGHu_QMXc52hG__Ot7eg7CRrVsO3ji9Hthj-MIWTWHgwA/viewform?usp=send_form --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runnersroundtable/support
Welcome to the Runner's Round Table podcast. Season 4 is “Conversations with Runners”, and each episode features a conversation with an inspiring female runner who is making the running community better in her own way. In this episode, Stephanie talks to Sharon Mexal about how she elevates her running to spread awareness on sun safety. Enjoy this episode and thanks for listening. Enjoy this episode and thanks for listening. To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HBH2napFkzA About Stephanie: Stephanie is an RRCA (Road Runner's Club of America) and McMillan Running certified running coach with over 10 years of running experience. Additionally, Stephanie is a yoga teacher with advanced certifications in yoga for athletes, Yoga For All, and Empowered Wisdom Yoga Nidra. Stephanie believes that to be a runner is to believe in your possibility as a human through movement. Her favorite running distance is the half marathon (13.1 miles/21 kilometers). www.instagram.com/thecookierunner/ www.thecookierunner.net About Sharon: Sharon Mexal has a PhD in human medical genetics and has spent the last decade involved clinical diagnostics and clinical trials, helping patients understand their genetic risk to inheriting cancer or if their cancer reoccurred based off results from a blood draw. She is also a 10+ year melanoma survivor and has used her running as a platform to share her personal story and professional expertise to spread awareness for early skin cancer detection and sun safety. Through her running, Sharon has raised thousands of dollars for various melanoma nonprofits that contribute to improved education, research and treatments. While significant progress in advancing melanoma research has been made in the past decade, she is dedicated to continuing running marathons for melanoma until every case is completely curable. www.instagram.com/beermoderacer https://linktr.ee/marathonsformelanoma --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runnersroundtable/support
Welcome to the Runner's Round Table podcast. Season 4 is “Conversations with Runners”, and each episode features a conversation with an inspiring female runner who is making the running community better in her own way. In this episode, Stephanie talks to Leslie Gregory about joy, reclamation, the importance of celebrating yourself, and how she helps us all do that through TWENTYSIXDIAMOND. Enjoy this episode and thanks for listening. To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/h6oqbtMhlNc About Stephanie: Stephanie is an RRCA (Road Runner's Club of America) and McMillan Running certified running coach with over 10 years of running experience. Additionally, Stephanie is a yoga teacher with advanced certifications in yoga for athletes, Yoga For All, and Empowered Wisdom Yoga Nidra. Stephanie believes that to be a runner is to believe in your possibility as a human through movement. Her favorite running distance is the half marathon (13.1 miles/21 kilometers). www.instagram.com/thecookierunner/ www.thecookierunner.net About Leslie: Corporate fashion executive casual jogger turned marathoner at 40, inspired by the 2022 TCS NYC Marathon. Durning the hundreds of hours of training and immersing herself in the marathon culture, the Everyday Medal was born. Not medal Monday, medal everyday. www.instagram.com/TWENTYSIXDIAMOND www.TWENTYSIXDIAMOND.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runnersroundtable/support
Welcome to the Runner's Round Table podcast. Season 4 is “Conversations with Runners”, and each episode features a conversation with an inspiring female runner who is making the running community better in her own way. In this episode, Stephanie talks to Ann Mazur about her creations Runners Love Yoga and Relay Active. Stephanie and Ann also get into the importance of community as a companion to any and all movement practices. Enjoy this episode and thanks for listening. To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1IrdPPQJceQ About Stephanie: Stephanie is an RRCA (Road Runner's Club of America) and McMillan Running certified running coach with over 10 years of running experience. Additionally, Stephanie is a yoga teacher with advanced certifications in yoga for athletes, Yoga For All, and Empowered Wisdom Yoga Nidra. Stephanie believes that to be a runner is to believe in your possibility as a human through movement. Her favorite running distance is the half marathon (13.1 miles/21 kilometers). www.instagram.com/thecookierunner/ www.thecookierunner.net About Ann: Ann Mazur is founder and owner of both Relay Active and Runners Love Yoga. Relay Active is a running activewear brand built upon the four legs of fashion, art, comfort, and performance, that donates 1% of all sales to animal rescue. At Relay Active, Ann is the lead activewear designer and runs all day-to-day operations. At Runners Love Yoga, Ann's mission is to help runners through yoga designed specifically for them; there, she is a one-woman yoga filming and editing crew which brings accessible yoga to runners worldwide, with on demand classes available anytime at runnersloveyoga.tv. She is a 2020 Olympic Trials marathoner who loves racing all distances from the mile to 26.2, and whose own training unorthodoxly combines running, swimming, and yoga. While at Notre Dame, she was an English and math double major and ran varsity track and cross country—this is also where she also got her start in leading yoga for runners. She then founded Runners Love Yoga while earning her Ph.D. in English at UVa. Originally from Pittsburgh, she lives in Charlottesville, Virginia with her husband and 3 rescue cats! You can follow Ann on Instagram @runnersloveyoga and explore more at relayactive.com and runnersloveyoga.tv! www.instagram.com/runnersloveyoga www.instagram.com/relayactive relayactive.com runnersloveyoga.tv --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runnersroundtable/support
Welcome to the Runner's Round Table podcast. Season 4 is “Conversations with Runners”, and each episode features a conversation with an inspiring female runner who is making the running community better in her own way. In this episode, Stephanie talks to Amanda Brooks about the gift to the running world she has given us all: Run To The Finish. Enjoy this episode and thanks for listening. To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UCEpUxDAMfo About Stephanie: Stephanie is an RRCA (Road Runner's Club of America) and McMillan Running certified running coach with over 10 years of running experience. Additionally, Stephanie is a yoga teacher with advanced certifications in yoga for athletes, Yoga For All, and Empowered Wisdom Yoga Nidra. Stephanie believes that to be a runner is to believe in your possibility as a human through movement. Her favorite running distance is the half marathon (13.1 miles/21 kilometers). www.instagram.com/thecookierunner/ www.thecookierunner.net About Amanda: Amanda Brooks is the author of Run To The Finish: The Everyday Runner's Guide to Avoiding Injury, Ignoring the Clock and Loving the Run and her long running website of the same name. As a certified running coach and personal trainer, she's helped thousands of runners over the last 12 years, run over 28000 miles and believes running is more important now than ever before. Her website is considered an authority in the running and fitness space. https://www.instagram.com/runtothefinish https://www.runtothefinish.com/ Run To The Finish book: https://www.runtothefinish.com/book/ Tread Lightly Podcast: https://www.runtothefinish.com/tread-lightly-running-podcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/runtothefinish --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runnersroundtable/support
Welcome to the Runner's Round Table podcast. Season 4 is “Conversations with Runners”, and each episode features a conversation with an inspiring female runner who is making the running community better in her own way. In this episode, Stephanie talks to Ally Brettnacher about mom guilt, all the unseen things that go into being a business owner, and how the saying, “Run the mile you're in” applies to more than just running. Enjoy this episode and thanks for listening. To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1iYPpyxaniE About Stephanie: Stephanie is an RRCA (Road Runner's Club of America) and McMillan Running certified running coach with over 10 years of running experience. Additionally, Stephanie is a yoga teacher with advanced certifications in yoga for athletes, Yoga For All, and Empowered Wisdom Yoga Nidra. Stephanie believes that to be a runner is to believe in your possibility as a human through movement. Her favorite running distance is the half marathon (13.1 miles/21 kilometers). www.instagram.com/thecookierunner/ www.thecookierunner.net About Ally: As an early adopter and technology nerd, Ally Brettnacher uses her passion for tech, community and running to connect and help others. In 2020, her love for running led her to start Athlete Bouquets, unique gifts for "celebrating finish lines and milestones." She's also a proud. Board Member of Beyond Monumental, the organizer of the CNO Indianapolis Monumental Marathon, and host of the podcast, Finish Lines & Milestones. At home, she's a wife to a fellow technology nerd, and mom to 2 humans and 1 goldendoodle. https://www.Instagram.com/athletebouquets https://www.instagram.com/allytbrett https://www.athletebouquets.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runnersroundtable/support
Welcome to the Runner's Round Table podcast. Season 4 is “Conversations with Runners”, and each episode features a conversation with an inspiring female runner who is making the running community better in her own way. In this episode, Stephanie talks to Kate Pallardy about finding the joy and humor in running. Enjoy this episode and thanks for listening. To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3LL38FbJ9b4 About Stephanie: Stephanie is an RRCA (Road Runner's Club of America) and McMillan Running certified running coach with over 10 years of running experience. Additionally, Stephanie is a yoga teacher with advanced certifications in yoga for athletes, Yoga For All, and Empowered Wisdom Yoga Nidra. Stephanie believes that to be a runner is to believe in your possibility as a human through movement. Her favorite running distance is the half marathon (13.1 miles/21 kilometers). https://www.instagram.com/thecookierunner/ https://www.thecookierunner.net About Kate: I am a New York City-based endurance athlete surviving the concrete jungle through spandex and running shoes. I have raced professionally in long course triathlon, qualified for two Olympic Trials, and battled across the globe in the most competitive ultramarathons on our planet. I was featured in the Wall Street Journal and on ESPN because I birthed babies, ate plants, and still could run fast. Go me. I love physical suffering and consider it one of our greatest teachers. I have three kids that absolutely do not care that I race and a husband I found at mile 30 of my first 50-mile race almost 20 years ago. I believe the only way to survive this life is through laughter and running. https://www.instagram.com/katepallardy https://www.youtube.com/@katepallardy --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runnersroundtable/support
Welcome to the Runner's Round Table podcast. Season 4 is “Conversations with Runners”, and each episode features a conversation with an inspiring female runner who is making the running community better in her own way. In this episode, Stephanie talks to Carolyn Su about Diverse We Run, the journey from self-acceptance to celebration, and taking up space through the stories we share. Enjoy this episode and thanks for listening. To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/s2ZgGAC25a4 About Stephanie: Stephanie is an RRCA (Road Runner's Club of America) and McMillan Running certified running coach with over 10 years of running experience. Additionally, Stephanie is a yoga teacher with advanced certifications in yoga for athletes, Yoga For All, and Empowered Wisdom Yoga Nidra. Stephanie believes that to be a runner is to believe in your possibility as a human through movement. Her favorite running distance is the half marathon (13.1 miles/21 kilometers). https://www.instagram.com/thecookierunner/ https://www.thecookierunner.net About Carolyn: Carolyn Su is the creator of the Instagram account @DiverseWeRun where she writes weekly features to amplify Black, Indigenous, people of color (BIPOC) runners and advocate for racial representation, equity, and inclusion in the running community. Her activism in running came from her own love of the sport, and from her own personal experience as a daughter of Chinese-immigrant parents. Carolyn grew up outside of Houston, straddling the expectations of two different cultures, while navigating the socio-racial impact of the Model Minority Myth. She now lives in the greater Boston area, where she continues her advocacy through social media, active participation within her church, activism in her children's school, and collaboration with local running brands, BIPOC-led running groups and individuals. Her ultimate mission is to equip and empower others to show up fully as themselves, in all aspects of life. (Epsiode photo by Sofia Jaramillo @sofia_jaramillo5) https://www.instagram.com/irunfortheglory/ https://www.instagram.com/diversewerun/ https://www.irunfortheglory.com/ Making Strides podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3f8wmI5MgKCXkAdwG8XRzK --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runnersroundtable/support
Welcome to the Runner's Round Table podcast. Season 4 is “Conversations with Runners”, and each episode features a conversation with an inspiring female runner who is making the running community better in her own way. In this episode, Stephanie talks to Stephanie Dunlap about finding strength and joy in running and all the fun she is having as a 6:00-hour marathon pacer. Enjoy this episode and thanks for listening. To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8g1SagrU-ls About Stephanie: Stephanie is an RRCA (Road Runner's Club of America) and McMillan Running certified running coach with over 10 years of running experience. Additionally, Stephanie is a yoga teacher with advanced certifications in yoga for athletes, Yoga For All, and Empowered Wisdom Yoga Nidra. Stephanie believes that to be a runner is to believe in your possibility as a human through movement. Her favorite running distance is the half marathon (13.1 miles/21 kilometers). www.instagram.com/thecookierunner/ www.thecookierunner.net About Stephanie: Stephanie Dunlap is a marathon pacer, mom of four, and school administrator. Stephanie's goal as a marathon pacer is to bring joy, support, and encouragement to the rockstar BOTP “back of the pack” runners who finish in 6+ hours. To learn more about Steph follow her on Instagram and TikTok @runstrongrun. www.instagram.com/runstrongrun --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runnersroundtable/support
Welcome to the Runner's Round Table podcast. Season 4 is “Conversations with Runners”, and each episode features a conversation with an inspiring female runner who is making the running community better in her own way. In this episode, Stephanie talks to Verna Volker from Navajo Nation about her running journey, the founding of Native Women Running, and the healing power of running. Enjoy this episode and thanks for listening. To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Y62ykdVtrfU Native Lands resource: https://native-land.ca/ About Stephanie: Stephanie is an RRCA (Road Runner's Club of America) and McMillan Running certified running coach with over 10 years of running experience. Additionally, Stephanie is a yoga teacher with advanced certifications in yoga for athletes, Yoga For All, and Empowered Wisdom Yoga Nidra. Stephanie believes that to be a runner is to believe in your possibility as a human through movement. Her favorite running distance is the half marathon (13.1 miles/21 kilometers). www.instagram.com/thecookierunner/ www.thecookierunner.net About Verna: She/her/hers, Mom, Wife, Founder of Native Women Running, Hoka Global Ambassador and Suunto Ambassador My name is Verna Volker and I am from the Navajo Nation. I grew up in the Dzilnaoodilii area of New Mexico, but currently live in Minneapolis, Minnesota with my husband and four children. In 2009, I started my running journey to lose weight, but it has turned into a quest to find out who I am internally. This journey has taken me from a newbie runner to a marathoner and to an ultra-marathoner. My desire is to use my running to inspire others. I am also the founder of Native Women Running. An organization I created four years ago to draw visibility to Native Women Runners, Not only are we drawing visibility but It has become a place for our women for inspiration, motivation and community in a virtual and in-person setting. www.instagram.com/native_women_running www.instagram.com/hozhorunner4/ www.nativewomenrunning.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runnersroundtable/support
Welcome to the Runner's Round Table podcast. Season 4 is “Conversations with Runners”, and each episode features a conversation with an inspiring female runner who is making the running community better in her own way. In this episode, Stephanie talks to Sarah Marie of Sarah Marie Running Co. about her creative process, and the importance of learning and pivoting as a business woman. Enjoy this episode and thanks for listening. To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cqVWrVhF-SY About Stephanie: Stephanie is an RRCA (Road Runner's Club of America) and McMillan Running certified running coach with over 10 years of running experience. Additionally, Stephanie is a yoga teacher with advanced certifications in yoga for athletes, Yoga For All, and Empowered Wisdom Yoga Nidra. Stephanie believes that to be a runner is to believe in your possibility as a human through movement. Her favorite running distance is the half marathon (13.1 miles/21 kilometers). www.instagram.com/thecookierunner/ www.thecookierunner.net About Sarah: Sarah is owner, hbic of Sarah Marie Running Co., which creates fun, quality apparel & goods inspired by the spirit and adventures of the running community. After recongnizing an abundance of purely technical apparel and a shortage of vibrant lifestyle wear that celebrates achievements and race experiences, Sarah Marie Running Co. came into being. SMRc is more than just a brand; we're a celebration of empowerment and individuality. As a woman-owned company, we infuse joy, creativity, and clever design into every piece of apparel and accessory. Our focus is on running, fitness, and inclusivity—capturing the spirit of every runner and athlete. Established in 2016 and rooted in the vibrant community of New York, we invite you to explore our range and let our designs inspire your journey, motivate your runs, and celebrate your victories. Join us in embracing the beauty of the run and the empowering stories that accompany each step. www.instagram.com/SarahMarieRunningCo SarahMarie.Run --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runnersroundtable/support
Welcome to the Runner's Round Table podcast. Season 4 is “Conversations with Runners”, and each episode features a conversation with an inspiring female runner who is making the running community better in her own way. In this episode, Stephanie talks to Sabrina Ehmke about her 20-year journey to becoming a Six Star finisher. Enjoy this episode and thanks for listening. To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/t51ZgWpr-a8 About Stephanie: Stephanie is an RRCA (Road Runner's Club of America) and McMillan Running certified running coach with over 10 years of running experience. Additionally, Stephanie is a yoga teacher with advanced certifications in yoga for athletes, Yoga For All, and Empowered Wisdom Yoga Nidra. Stephanie believes that to be a runner is to believe in your possibility as a human through movement. Her favorite running distance is the half marathon (13.1 miles/21 kilometers). www.instagram.com/thecookierunner/ www.thecookierunner.net About Sabrina: Sabrina Ehmke is an RRCA (Road Runner's Club of America) certified running coach, high school and college psychology instructor, Fleet Feet Running Store associate, and founder of the Skokie Swifters Run/Walk Club in Skokie, IL. Sabrina's work in psychology has lead her to further understand how running can affect both the body and the mind, and believes that running has the power to change lives for the better through emotional and mental health, community building, and self-discovery. To learn more about Sabrina and the Skokie Swifters, follow her on Instagram at @run_teacher_sab and the Swifters at @skokieswifters. www.instagram.com/run_teacher_sab www.instagram.com/skokieswifters www.skokieswifters.run --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runnersroundtable/support
Welcome to the Runner's Round Table podcast. Season 4 is “Conversations with Runners”, and each episode features a conversation with an inspiring female runner who is making the running community better in her own way. In this episode, Stephanie talks to Latoya Shauntay Snell about the importance of words, how to own one's voice in the running space, and all the things that come with being a multi-marginalized athlete. Enjoy this episode and thanks for listening. Enjoy this episode and thanks for listening. To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/EKj1LKkymmQ About Stephanie: Stephanie is an RRCA (Road Runner's Club of America) and McMillan Running certified running coach with over 10 years of running experience. Additionally, Stephanie is a yoga teacher with advanced certifications in yoga for athletes, Yoga For All, and Empowered Wisdom Yoga Nidra. Stephanie believes that to be a runner is to believe in your possibility as a human through movement. Her favorite running distance is the half marathon (13.1 miles/21 kilometers). https://www.instagram.com/thecookierunner/ https://www.thecookierunner.net About Latoya: Noted by The Root 100 as one of the most influential African Americans ages 25 to 45, Latoya Shauntay Snell is a sponsored multi-sport endurance athlete, body politics and inclusivity advocate, motivational speaker and content creator. She is the founder of Running Fat Chef® - a website dedicated to promoting movement without labels and challenging stereotypes of what athlete bodies should look like. Snell was on the cover of the November 2020 issue of Runner's World, featured on numerous platforms including Washington Post, The New York Times, Good Morning America, Huffington Post and 3rd Hour Today. Snell is changing the narrative of ideal body types, mental health and fitness stereotypes in the fitness and wellness space. She completed over 200 races including over 20 marathons and several ultramarathons, including the New York City Marathon and the Javelina Jundred 100K. She uses her voice to talk about intersectionality in sports to change the language for future generations in fitness and beyond. https://www.instagram.com/iamlshauntay https://www.instagram.com/runningfatchef/ https://www.instagram.com/rfcpod/ https://www.runningfatchef.com/ https://www.runningfatchef.com/rfcpodcast.html --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runnersroundtable/support
Welcome to the Runner's Round Table podcast. Season 4 is “Conversations with Runners”, and each episode features a conversation with an inspiring female runner who is making the running community better in her own way. In this episode, Stephanie talks to runner and feminist sociologist Bethan Taylor-Swaine about the current landscape of running, how to improve running for women, and the importance of connecting to joy as a runner. Enjoy this episode and thanks for listening. To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tnw24yP8OGU About Stephanie: Stephanie is an RRCA (Road Runner's Club of America) and McMillan Running certified running coach with over 10 years of running experience. Additionally, Stephanie is a yoga teacher with advanced certifications in yoga for athletes, Yoga For All, and Empowered Wisdom Yoga Nidra. Stephanie believes that to be a runner is to believe in your possibility as a human through movement. Her favorite running distance is the half marathon (13.1 miles/21 kilometers). www.instagram.com/thecookierunner/ www.thecookierunner.net About Bethan: Bethan Taylor-Swaine is a PhD candidate and feminist sociologist of sport studying the representations and identities of women in ultra-marathon. Bethan has a passion for diversity and inclusion in running and is committed to challenging the way we talk about our sport to encourage as many people as possible to find joy in running. Bethan is an advocate for pace inclusion, spending time outdoors and living well in the world. To find out more about Bethan follow her on Instagram @bethantaylorswaine or check out her website www.bethantaylorswaine.com. www.instagram.com/bethantaylorswaine www.instagram.com/feministsportssociologist www.bethantaylorswaine.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runnersroundtable/support
Welcome to the Runner's Round Table podcast. In this special bonus episode I'm talking to my friend and run coach Jen Steele about my Marine Corps Marathon experience and how this race was a lesson in grief for me. Enjoy our conversation and thanks for listening. To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pezioz6lyFQ To read the recap on the blog: https://thecookierunner.net/run-wild-flow-free/2023-marine-corps-marathon-race-experience About Stephanie Stephanie is an RRCA (Road Runner's Club of America) and McMillan Running certified running coach with over 10 years of running experience. Additionally, Stephanie is a yoga teacher with advanced certifications in yoga for athletes, Yoga For All, and Empowered Wisdom Yoga Nidra. Stephanie believes that to be a runner is to believe in your possibility as a human through movement. Her favorite running distance is the half marathon (13.1 miles/21 kilometers). https://www.instagram.com/thecookierunner/ www.thecookierunner.net About Jen Jen, founder of the Misadventure Squad, a certified run coach, girl mom, teacher, and beach lover. Jen fell in love with running when she turned 21 and started working with a running coach when she trained for and ran her third marathon at the Chicago marathon. This experience inspired Jen to become a run coach herself so that she would provide women of ALL levels an expert in running to help them achieve their running goals, whether they're pace, distance, or mindset goals. Jen has run coaching certifications with Revo2lution Running and RRCA and has coached hundreds of women to achieve their running goals through coaching with Another Mother Runner, her one on one coaching, and various other group coaching programs. https://www.instagram.com/misadventuresofamarathoner/ https://www.misadventuresofamarathoner.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runnersroundtable/support
Welcome to the Runner's Round Table podcast. Season 4 is “Conversations with Runners”, and each episode features a conversation with an inspiring female runner who is making the running community better in her own way. In this episode, Stephanie talks to her own run coach, Jessica Reyes. We talk about the evolution of Sugar Runs into Team Sugar Runs and the importance of centering and building women coaches up. Enjoy this episode and thanks for listening. To listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tD6mATi1KMw About Stephanie: Stephanie is an RRCA (Road Runner's Club of America) and McMillan Running certified running coach with over 10 years of running experience. Additionally, Stephanie is a yoga teacher with advanced certifications in yoga for athletes, Yoga For All, and Empowered Wisdom Yoga Nidra. Stephanie believes that to be a runner is to believe in your possibility as a human through movement. Her favorite running distance is the half marathon (13.1 miles/21 kilometers). www.instagram.com/thecookierunner/ www.thecookierunner.net About Jessica: Jessica Reyes is an RRCA certified running coach, NASM certified personal trainer with additional corrective exercise and pre/postnatal certifications. My primary goal is to assist athletes of all abilities in reaching their running goals and dream, all while providing unwavering support to my team of accomplished female coaches. www.instagram.com/sugarruns www.instagram.com/teamsugarruns www.sugarruns.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runnersroundtable/support
Welcome to the Runner's Round Table podcast. Season 4 is “Conversations with Runners”, and each episode features a conversation with an inspiring female runner who is making the running community better in her own way. In this episode, Stephanie talks to Tia Pettygrue about her love of the running community and all the hats she wears as a run coach, Game Changers mentor, and national coach for Black Girls Run! Enjoy this episode and thanks for listening. Enjoy this episode and thanks for listening. To watch on YouTube: About Stephanie: Stephanie is an RRCA (Road Runner's Club of America) and McMillan Running certified running coach with over 10 years of running experience. Additionally, Stephanie is a yoga teacher with advanced certifications in yoga for athletes, Yoga For All, and Empowered Wisdom Yoga Nidra. Stephanie believes that to be a runner is to believe in your possibility as a human through movement. Her favorite running distance is the half marathon (13.1 miles/21 kilometers). www.instagram.com/thecookierunner/ www.thecookierunner.net About Tia: Tia Pettygrue is a RRCA Level 2 certified running coach and National Coach for Black Girls RUN!. Tia virtually coaches individuals and group for first timers and those seeking to run their best, as well as coaching the run/walk method. Tia's goal is to make each of her clients feel they are her only one, even if she's coaching 100 people at a time. Her focus is keeping her athletes injury free and having a solid work/life balance. Tia wants her athletes to have the joy of running long term! Reach Tia at @marathonliftgirl or TIATrainingInAction.com. www.instagram.com/marathonliftgirl www.TIATrainingInAction.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runnersroundtable/support
Welcome to the Runner's Round Table podcast. Season 4 is “Conversations with Runners”, and each episode features a conversation with an inspiring female runner who is making the running community better in her own way. In this episode, Stephanie talks to Kate Kachman about mom guilt, the power of walking, and the empowerment she creates in others when she shares openly about her struggles with body dysmorphia. Enjoy this episode and thanks for listening. To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/v9fTxPoHQOw About Stephanie: Stephanie is an RRCA (Road Runner's Club of America) and McMillan Running certified running coach with over 10 years of running experience. Additionally, Stephanie is a yoga teacher with advanced certifications in yoga for athletes, Yoga For All, and Empowered Wisdom Yoga Nidra. Stephanie believes that to be a runner is to believe in your possibility as a human through movement. Her favorite running distance is the half marathon (13.1 miles/21 kilometers). www.instagram.com/thecookierunner/ www.thecookierunner.net About Kate: Kate Kachman is a triathlete and runner whose favorite distances are the sprint triathlon and half marathon. Kate ran her first 5k and triathlon in 2009 which lead to a love of crossing finish lines. Following a hospitalization for bilateral PE Kate steadily gained weight reaching 300lbs. Finally in 2016 Kate took the steps needed to live an active lifestyle again. Kate lost 150lbs and ran her first marathon and 50k (both on a treadmill due to Covid restrictions). Kate finally got to cross the line of her first in-person marathon as part of the Dopey challenge in 2022. Unfortunately Kate and her family were all diagnosed with Covid following the Dopey challenge which caused her lungs to relapse. Kate has spent the last 18 months rebuilding the strength and endurance she lost after having Covid. Kate finally raced again in May 2023 where she took first place in the Athena division at a Sprint Triathlon. It was amazing to podium for the first time but Kate could only see how "big" she looked in her tri-suit. It started a spiral of body dysmorphia she thought she had already resolved. Today Kate is working on loving the body that carried her across so many finish lines while also instilling in her son the importance of physical activity for health and strength, not vanity. Outside of racing Kate is the wife of her Ironman (Blake) and mother to Keith Moon. She loves her work as a Regulatory Affairs Specialist for the medical device industry. Born and raised in Pittsburgh she then spent 18 years in Orlando (running for Track Shack) before moving to Northern Illinois where she and Blake are learning to train in the hills and preparing for their first winter! https://www.Instagram.com/katekachman --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runnersroundtable/support
Welcome to the Runner's Round Table podcast. Season 4 is “Conversations with Runners”, and each episode features a conversation with an inspiring female runner who is making the running community better in her own way. In this episode, Stephanie talks to Erica Sara about her running and life-inspired jewelry line (Erica Sara), the importance of taking a chance on yourself, and the joys of womanhood. Enjoy this episode and thanks for listening. To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xi7if-2iexQ About Stephanie: Stephanie is an RRCA (Road Runner's Club of America) and McMillan Running certified running coach with over 10 years of running experience. Additionally, Stephanie is a yoga teacher with advanced certifications in yoga for athletes, Yoga For All, and Empowered Wisdom Yoga Nidra. Stephanie believes that to be a runner is to believe in your possibility as a human through movement. Her favorite running distance is the half marathon (13.1 miles/21 kilometers). www.instagram.com/thecookierunner/ www.thecookierunner.net About Erica: Erica discovered her passion for jewelry design at just 10 years old, using scraps of leather to craft fabulous leather pins, earrings, and hair pieces for her family and friends. (Remember, it was the 80's!) Two decades later, all grown up and armed with a degree in business and years of fashion experience from Barneys NY and Coach, Erica set out to design a jewelry line for today's modern, driven, fashion savvy, and influential woman. Erica Sara Designs was born out of a dream to help others commemorate theirs. From our careers to our families, our hobbies to each and every goal, as women we aren't “just” one thing and Erica Sara Designs jewelry helps celebrate all parts of us. Since launching, ESD has graced the pages of Runner's World, Women's Running, Shape, Women's Health, Better Homes & Gardens, and US Weekly, just to name a few. Unique, universal and timeless, Erica's pieces are sought out by everyone from bridal parties to marathoners, new moms to old friends, back-of-the-party runners to Olympians and the elites. As of 2022, Erica Sara Designs will be creating the official jewelry of the TCS New York City Marathon. When she's not creating jewelry, Erica spends her time running, kayaking, hiking, cooking, and hanging with her husband Robert and their two kids. www.instagram.com/ericasara www.ericasara.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runnersroundtable/support
Season 4 of Runner's Round Table is “Conversations with Runners”, and each episode features a conversation with an inspiring female runner who is making the running community better in her own way. In this episode, Stephanie talks to run coach and newly-minted author Ally Rae Pesta about her book “Beyond My Body” and her journey with a complex eating disorder and through recovery. Just a heads up regarding the content: Ally Rae's history with an eating disorder and sexual trauma are discussed. Please take care of yourself as you listen and have a plan in place for support, if needed. Enjoy this episode and thanks for listening. To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/M8yn_HSNxXY To order "Beyond My Body": https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-My-Body-Recovering-Reclaiming-ebook/dp/B0CJQ1G3VZ About Stephanie: Stephanie is an RRCA (Road Runner's Club of America) and McMillan Running certified running coach with over 10 years of running experience. Additionally, Stephanie is a yoga teacher with advanced certifications in yoga for athletes, Yoga For All, and Empowered Wisdom Yoga Nidra. Stephanie believes that to be a runner is to believe in your possibility as a human through movement. Her favorite running distance is the half marathon (13.1 miles/21 kilometers). www.instagram.com/thecookierunner/ www.thecookierunner.net About Ally Rae Pesta: At seventeen, Ally Rae Pesta was diagnosed with a complex eating disorder. She has been in recovery for over ten years. Raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Ally now lives in Denver, Colorado, where she works as a Certified Run Coach, an Eating Disorder Recovery & Intuitive Eating Coach, a 200-HR Certified Yoga Teacher. Ally also is a published author who has recently published her memoir, Beyond My Body: Recovering From a Complex Eating Disorder, Reclaiming Movement and Finding my Worth. Ally empowers others to reclaim freedom and power over their body in a loving, worthy, and healing way. She celebrates what her body can do, teaching others to embrace the freedom to move, enjoy food, and live a large, fulfilling, and meaningful life of purpose beyond their body. To learn more about Ally, visit her website allyrae.co and follow her on IG: @allyraepesta or on TikTok @allyraeco. You can also buy her book Beyond My Body on Amazon today! https://instagram.com/allyraepesta https://www.allyrae.co/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runnersroundtable/support
Welcome to the Runner's Round Table podcast. Season 4 is “Conversations with Runners”, and each episode features a conversation with an inspiring female runner who is making the running community better in her own way. In this episode, Stephanie talks to Vanessa Peralta-Mitchell about the benefits of being different, the importance of wanting more for ourselves, and how she's helping to change the face of the running industry and run coaching through the #GameChangers program. Enjoy this episode and thanks for listening. To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/a97GqDrsj_M About Stephanie: Stephanie is an RRCA (Road Runner's Club of America) and McMillan Running certified running coach with over 10 years of running experience. Additionally, Stephanie is a yoga teacher with advanced certifications in yoga for athletes, Yoga For All, and Empowered Wisdom Yoga Nidra. Stephanie believes that to be a runner is to believe in your possibility as a human through movement. Her favorite running distance is the half marathon (13.1 miles/21 kilometers). www.instagram.com/thecookierunner/ www.thecookierunner.net About Vanessa: Vanessa C. Peralta-Mitchell is owner of VCPM, Inc. a business dedicated to using the power of the pavement to empower women to live a life without limits. She's taken her passion for running and turned it into her purpose with her Game Changers program. This program provides resources and funds for Women of Color to become Certified Run Coaches thus redefining who is seen as the experts and leaders in the run industry. As a Run Coach, a Founder and an advocate for women in the running space, she is redefining the run industry and bringing in a wave of much needed change to run leadership. https://www.instagram.com/vcpmitchell https://vcpm.com/game-changers --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runnersroundtable/support
Welcome to the Runner's Round Table podcast. Season 4 is “Conversations with Runners”, and each episode features a conversation with an inspiring female runner who is making the running community better in her own way. this episode, Stephanie talks to Kelsey Long and Rebecca Bowman about their team Dirtbags Run and the importance of creating space for BIPOC runners to feel safe, seen, and empowered on the run. Enjoy this episode and thanks for listening. To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dxZetqkOJvw To suppport the Dirtbags Run fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/f/dirtbags-run-bipoc-ultra-running-team About Stephanie: Stephanie is an RRCA (Road Runner's Club of America) and McMillan Running certified running coach with over 10 years of running experience. Additionally, Stephanie is a yoga teacher with advanced certifications in yoga for athletes, Yoga For All, and Empowered Wisdom Yoga Nidra. Stephanie believes that to be a runner is to believe in your possibility as a human through movement. Her favorite running distance is the half marathon (13.1 miles/21 kilometers). www.instagram.com/thecookierunner/ www.thecookierunner.net About Kelsey: Kelsey Long (she/her) is a Navajo runner from New Mexico, living on the Choctaw Nation Reservation in SE Oklahoma. She is a Rising Hearts athlete advocate, Renew Earth Running team member, and Dirtbags Run co-founder, and associate at the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. She's a cat mom to the cutest polydactyl named Bluey, an aunt, a sister, and a daughter. She uses her running as a form of advocacy where she aims to bring more runners of color to the trails. She is passionate about connecting with intentional movers to create a safe and inclusive community. https://www.instagram.com/longcommakelsey About Rebecca: Rebecca is the co-founder of Dirtbags Run, with Kelsey Long. DBR is a team of BIPOC trail runners seeking to expand their presence in the sport while honoring Indigenous lands & amplifying diversity at races & beyond. Rebecca is a passionate ultra runner, climber, dancer and cyclist, and the Community Engagement Manager for Footprints Running Camp. Rebecca is a certified dance fitness instructor and yoga teacher. Learn more at groundingclimbs.com. https://www.instagram.com/groundingclimbs https://www.groundingclimbs.com About Dirtbags Run: Dirtbags Run, Nizaadgóó na'dijaa' (Ni-zad-go na-di-jah, Navajo for “We Run Long”) is a team of Black, Indigenous and People of Color trail runners seeking to expand our presence in the sport while honoring Indigenous lands and amplifying diversity at races and beyond. Dirtbags Run team moves to protect and heal our people, and advocates for safety, inclusivity, and respect in trail running spaces. https://www.instagram.com/dirtbagsrun/ https://www.groundingclimbs.com/dirtbags-run.html --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runnersroundtable/support
Welcome to the Runner's Round Table podcast. Season 4 is “Conversations with Runners”, and each episode features a conversation with an inspiring female runner who is making the running community better in her own way. In this episode, Stephanie talks to Cindy Smith, the mastermind behind Pen and Paces, about how she uses her creativity to empower women on and off the run. Enjoy this episode and thanks for listening. To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OZnYmYOyWyM About Stephanie: Stephanie is an RRCA (Road Runner's Club of America) and McMillan Running certified running coach with over 10 years of running experience. Additionally, Stephanie is a yoga teacher with advanced certifications in yoga for athletes, Yoga For All, and Empowered Wisdom Yoga Nidra. Stephanie believes that to be a runner is to believe in your possibility as a human through movement. Her favorite running distance is the half marathon (13.1 miles/21 kilometers). www.instagram.com/thecookierunner/ www.thecookierunner.net About Cindy: While working at a Bay Area tech company, I found myself unfulfilled by my “9-5” and was terrified that I was not living my life to its fullest. I needed to fuel my desire to grow, learn new skills, and achieve ambitious goals. Running was an outlet that allowed me to push my limits physically and mentally and gave me a tangible goal I could achieve. At Pen and Paces, I'm empowering women in running. Our products encourage women runners to achieve their biggest goals without fear. www.instagram.com/penandpaces www.penandpaces.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runnersroundtable/support
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