Stefanie Corgel is a runner, strength coach, entrepreneur, and founder of Good Pain LA. In this conversation, we discuss her journey from college strength coach to online fitness entrepreneur, what marathon training has taught her about longevity, and why getting faster sometimes means staying healthy rather than pushing harder.

We dive into injuries, marathon majors, Boston and New York, chasing ambitious goals without losing yourself in the process, and the lessons learned from nearly blacking out during the London Marathon. Stef also shares her approach to strength training for runners, balancing performance with long term health, and how running has evolved from a personal pursuit into an opportunity to lead and build community.

Chapters

00:00 College Strength Coach to Online Fitness Entrepreneur

04:02 Training for Life at 70

12:19 Getting Faster: Injuries, Tokyo & Marathon Goals

22:00 Why Boston Is Running's Super Bowl

32:09 Why New York Will Always Be Special

34:32 How Far Can We Push Our Potential?

42:59 Chasing Sub-3s Without Losing Yourself

47:04 Strength Training for Runners

53:55 Building Good Pain LA & Becoming a Leader

59:18 Evolving as a Leader in the Running Community

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