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Welcome to the Run Strong Run Podcast!  Season 1 is "Stories from the Back of the Pack", and each episode features a conversation with an inspiring runner who often finishes marathons in the back of the pack.  In this episode, Stephanie talks to Sandra Mikulic about how she went from non-runner to now 5k-a-day-streaker and 6x marathoner training for her first 100k!  While marathon training, being a mom, and working full time, Sandra has also started her own "Run Your Life" magazine where she spreads the message that runners come in all shapes, sizes, and paces!  Follow along on Sandra's inspiring journey on instagram @bigfit_i_run or on her website at runyourlife.ca

• To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5_TojEInJac

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Welcome to the Run Strong Run Podcast! The show where I, Stephanie Dunlap, empower runners of all levels to lace up, chase their dreams, and cross every finish line stronger than ever. To join the discussion live, follow me on Instagram @runstrongrun, TikTok @runstrongrun, or on my website at runstrongrun.com

About Stephanie:

Stephanie is a beginner run coach, marathon pacer, 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 50 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!"

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Welcome to the Run Strong Run Podcast!  Season 1 is "Stories from the Back of the Pack", and each episode features a conversation with an inspiring runner who often finishes marathons in the back of the pack.  In this episode, Stephanie talks to Joseph Magnelli about how he went from non-runner to marathoner in 2023 while grieving the loss of his father!  In Joseph's words, " I’ve always wanted to be able to run, but could never get past the mentality that running just flat out sucks... for the first time in my life I actually enjoy running and it makes me super happy to say that." Follow along on Joseph's inspiring journey on instagram @joseph.magnelli

• To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uM8p6PFCKak

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Welcome to the Run Strong Run Podcast! The show where I, Stephanie Dunlap, empower runners of all levels to lace up, chase their dreams, and cross every finish line stronger than ever. To join the discussion live, follow me on Instagram @runstrongrun, TikTok @runstrongrun, or on my website at runstrongrun.com

About Stephanie:

Stephanie is a beginner run coach, marathon pacer, 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 50 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!"

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Welcome to the Run Strong Run Podcast!  Season 1 is "Stories from the Back of the Pack", and each episode features a conversation with an inspiring runner who often finishes marathons in the back of the pack.  In this episode, Stephanie talks to Veronika Kolesnikov about how she went from non-runner in 2019 to now six time marathoner and two time ultramarathoner!  In Veronika's words, she went from "I never thought I could be a runner" and now she's training to run a 50 miler! Follow along on Veronika's inspiring journey on instagram @theyogi_in_you

• To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mVzIEQxKJak?si=Ysdl9_jLGEsfPjqU

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Welcome to the Run Strong Run Podcast! The show where I, Stephanie Dunlap, empower runners of all levels to lace up, chase their dreams, and cross every finish line stronger than ever. To join the discussion live, follow me on Instagram @runstrongrun, TikTok @runstrongrun, or on my website at runstrongrun.com

About Stephanie:

Stephanie is a beginner run coach, marathon pacer, 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 50 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!"

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Welcome to the Run Strong Run Podcast!  Season 1 is "Stories from the Back of the Pack", and each episode features a conversation with an inspiring runner who often finishes marathons in the back of the pack.  In this episode, Stephanie talks to Natalie Uyeno about how she is currently battling stage IV cancer, but is not allowing that to stop her from running and pacing races all across the United States!  Natalie, in fact, is on track to run her 300th lifetime half marathon in two weeks! Follow along on Natalie's inspiring journey on instagram @natalieu23. 

• To watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUcS9U9dZsk

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Welcome to the Run Strong Run Podcast! The show where I, Stephanie Dunlap, empower runners of all levels to lace up, chase their dreams, and cross every finish line stronger than ever. To join the discussion live, follow me on Instagram @runstrongrun, TikTok @runstrongrun, or on my website at runstrongrun.com

About Stephanie:

Stephanie is a beginner run coach, marathon pacer, 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 50 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!"

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Welcome to Season 1 Episode 3 of the Run Strong Run Podcast! In this episode, Stephanie talks to Danielle Thompson about how she went from weighing 390 pounds to completing 12 full marathons in 12 months! Find Danielle on Instagram at @wowwowdanielle. Enjoy this episode and thanks for listening. 

• To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zXb9LqzVPdg

Support the show

Welcome to the Run Strong Run Podcast! The show where I, Stephanie Dunlap, empower runners of all levels to lace up, chase their dreams, and cross every finish line stronger than ever. To join the discussion live, follow me on Instagram @runstrongrun, TikTok @runstrongrun, or on my website at runstrongrun.com

About Stephanie:

Stephanie is a beginner run coach, marathon pacer, 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 50 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!"

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Welcome to the Run Strong Run Podcast!  Season 1 is "Stories from the Back of the Pack", and each episode features a conversation with an inspiring runner who often finishes marathons in the back of the pack.  In this episode, Stephanie talks to Bruce Mauldin about how he just completed his 193rd full marathon and is only one of three remaining California International Marathon streakers (he's run every CIM since it first started in 1983)!  Enjoy this episode and thanks for listening. 

• To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZxHavGCGcMA

Support the show

Welcome to the Run Strong Run Podcast! The show where I, Stephanie Dunlap, empower runners of all levels to lace up, chase their dreams, and cross every finish line stronger than ever. To join the discussion live, follow me on Instagram @runstrongrun, TikTok @runstrongrun, or on my website at runstrongrun.com

About Stephanie:

Stephanie is a beginner run coach, marathon pacer, 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 50 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!"

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The story of how I, Stephanie Dunlap, went from "This body doesn't run" to now 35-time marathoner and "Run Strong Run" was born!  I never thought I'd be a runner, so what changed?  

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Welcome to the Run Strong Run Podcast! The show where I, Stephanie Dunlap, empower runners of all levels to lace up, chase their dreams, and cross every finish line stronger than ever. To join the discussion live, follow me on Instagram @runstrongrun, TikTok @runstrongrun, or on my website at runstrongrun.com

About Stephanie:

Stephanie is a beginner run coach, marathon pacer, 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 50 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!"

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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!"

Support the show

Welcome to the Run Strong Run Podcast! The show where I, Stephanie Dunlap, empower runners of all levels to lace up, chase their dreams, and cross every finish line stronger than ever. To join the discussion live, follow me on Instagram @runstrongrun, TikTok @runstrongrun, or on my website at runstrongrun.com

About Stephanie:

Stephanie is a beginner run coach, marathon pacer, 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 50 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!"