Run Strong Run Podcast
by Stephanie Dunlap
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About this podcast
Welcome to the Run Strong Run Podcast. In this podcast, I'll speak to runners who inspire and motivate me to show up as my best self. The discussion highlights back of the pack (BOTP) marathoners who run 26.2 miles in 5 or more hours. To join the discussion live, follow me on Instagram @runstrongrun or TikTok @runstrongrun.
About Stephanie:
Stephanie is a marathon pacer, mom of four, elementary school administrator, and your number one cheerleader! Stephanie went from couch potato to marathoner in 2012 and "Run Strong Run" was born. Since running her first marathon, she's run over 34 full marathons! Stephanie believes that ALL runners count from the fast to the back of the pack. In Stephanie's words, "If you run, you are a runner!"
Episodes
The newest 20 of 32 episodes
- Running Through Grief, Finding Community & Why Everyone Should Run a Marathon with Ivan Casillas · 27 min · Season 1 Episode 18Send us Fan Mail What does it take to go from your first marathon to becoming someone who helps inspire an entire running community? In this episode of the Run Strong Run…
- Running After Baby: How One Mom Overcame Postpartum Depression Through Running and Faith · 25 min · Season 1 Episode 17Send us Fan Mail Can running help heal postpartum depression? In this deeply moving episode of the Run Strong Run Podcast, Stephanie sits down with Noelani Fong, a wife…
- Amazon Prime Day Running Deals: My Favorite Gear for Beginner Runners, Marathon Training & Recovery · 12 min · Season 1 Episode 16Send us Fan Mail Amazon Prime Day is the perfect time to save on running gear you'll actually use—but not every deal is worth your money. (My Amazon Storefront) In this episode…
- From Beginner to 100 Miles: How Michelle Schroff Started Running at 44 and Changed Her Life · 32 min · Season 1 Episode 15Send us Fan Mail What if you started running at 44 and ended up completing 100 miles? In this inspiring episode of the Run Strong Run Podcast, I sit down with Michelle Schroff…
- Sweeping the Big Sur Marathon: 6-Hour Cutoff, Hurricane Point Climb & the Truth About Marathon Pacing · 14 min · Season 1 Episode 14Send us Fan Mail What does it really take to sweep one of the most challenging marathons in the world? In this episode, I’m sharing my experience as a 6-hour sweeper at the Big…
- From First Step to First Marathon: How Greg Zarco Crushed His Debut at the Los Angeles Marathon · 25 min · Season 1 Episode 13Send us Fan Mail If you’ve ever wondered, “Could I really run a marathon?” — this episode is for you. In this episode of the Run Strong Run Podcast, I sit down with Greg Zarco…
- Running 26.2 Together: A Mother-Daughter Marathon Story from Vermont to Napa Valley · 30 min · Season 1 Episode 12Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Run Strong Run Podcast, I sit down with Sharon and Cia Galatas — a mother-daughter duo who flew from New England to California to run the…
- 2026 Is About Building, Not Restarting: A Mindset Shift for Runners at Every Level · 7 min · Season 1 Episode 11Send us Fan Mail 2026 is not a restart—you’re not starting over. You’re building from what you already started. In the first episode of 2026 on the Run Strong Run Podcast, Steph…
- Running Through Recovery: Usha’s Inspiring California International Marathon Journey · 27 min · Season 2 Episode 10Send us Fan Mail Usha’s story is proof that our bodies — and our spirits — are capable of so much more than we think. In this episode of the Run Strong Run Podcast, Steph sits…
- Do It Scared: How New Mom “Marathon Mama V” Went from Treadmill Miles to First Marathon in 15 Months · 26 min · Season 2 Episode 9Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Run Strong Run Podcast, I sit down with new marathoner and mom of two, Vicky Hurd, a.k.a. @marathonmamav, who went from zero running…
- 7 Unforgettable CIM Moments: My Favorite Stories from the California International Marathon · 22 min · Season 2 Episode 8Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m counting down 7 unforgettable CIM moments from my seven years at the California International Marathon. From my first CIM in 2016, to…
- From Hating the Mile to Every Woman’s Marathon: Miriam’s Journey to 2 Marathons by 30 · 32 min · Season 2 Episode 7Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of the Run Strong Run Podcast, Steph sits down with two-time marathon finisher Miriam Perales, who went from hating the…
- From Surgical Menopause to Marathoner: Dawn Klasen’s Back-of-the-Pack Joy, 26.2 Lessons, and an Every Woman’s Marathon Preview · 27 min · Season 2 Episode 6Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Run Strong Run Podcast, Stephanie sits down with marathoner and mom of four, Dawn Klasen, whose story proves it’s never too late to start…
- Finding Joy at the California International Marathon: How Runner Carrie Gilbert Redefined the Meaning of a Personal Record · 29 min · Season 2 Episode 5Send us Fan Mail What if your next personal record wasn’t about speed—but about joy? 🌟 In this uplifting episode of the Run Strong Run Podcast, host Stephanie Dunlap chats with…
- From Single Mom to Marathoner & Grandma: Alicia Rodriguez on Running, Resilience, and Real Estate · 25 min · Season 2 Episode 4Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Alicia Rodriguez—a dedicated marathoner, real estate agent, single mom, and proud grandma. Alicia shares her…
- Boost Your Walk Interval Pace: Expert Tips for Faster, More Efficient Walks · 7 min · Season 2 Episode 3Send us Fan Mail Ready to transform your walk intervals into a powerful part of your run/walk strategy? In this episode, we share expert tips on how to increase your walk…
- Breaking Barriers: Bryon Solberg’s Inspiring Journey as a Paraplegic Marathoner · 45 min · Season 2 Episode 2Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Dr. Bryon Solberg, a paraplegic athlete who has redefined what it means to push limits. From the start line of his…
- Season 2, Episode 1: Ditch the All-or-Nothing Mindset and Crush Your Running Goals This Year · 5 min · Season 2 Episode 1Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Season 2 of Run Strong Run! In this kickoff episode, we’re tackling the all-or-nothing mindset that holds so many runners back—especially when setting…
- Season 1 Episode 13 How I Conquered 14 Marathons in 2024: A Journey of Grit and Growth · 5 min · Season 1 Episode 13Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the podcast, I’m sharing the highs, lows, and everything in between from my unforgettable journey of completing 14 marathons in 2024. From the…
- Season 1 Episode 12 Stories From the Back of the Pack: Jenica Ramos · 30 min · Season 1 Episode 12Send us Fan Mail Season 1 of the Run Strong Run Podcast is "Stories from the Back of the Pack", and each episode features a conversation with an inspiring runner who often…
