Runner's Round Table

Welcome to season 6 of the Runner’s Round Table. This is the Beyond Pace season and features stories that capture each guest’s favorite running memory. In this episode Stephanie speaks with Davida Pantuso (@fit_afterpink) about her run club for breast cancer survivors, Fit After Pink, finding joy and self-trust with running, and the running memories that are about reclamation and adventure.

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/eXyKtCVas88

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 Davida Pantuso:

Davida Pantuso is a UESCA and RRCA certified running coach, a certified Cancer Exercise Specialist, a certified Nordic Walking Instructor, and has completed additional training specializing in physiological adaptations for the endurance runner and injury prevention for endurance athletes. After her breast cancer diagnosis, Davida saw a need for specialized fitness instruction for survivors, and she decided to meet that need. She formed the first and only all-breast cancer survivor run club- Fit After Pink- and is now offering online run coaching for survivors. Her philosophy is simple: every pace belongs, every distance matters, and every milestone is celebrated. To learn more about Davida, follow her on Instagram @fit_afterpink, Facebook @fitafterpink or on Substack @fitafterpink.

• https://teamrunrun.com/coach/davida-pantuso-akron-running-coach/
• https://substack.com/@fitafterpink
• https://instagram.com/fit_afterpink

Welcome to season 6 of the Runner’s Round Table. This is the Beyond Pace season and features stories that capture each guest’s favorite running memory. In this episode Stephanie speaks with Kim Krapcha (@MudRunnerChick/@MRC_nutritionandwellness) about trail and ultrarunning, approaching running with a practical and sustainable focus, the importance of tiny movements, and the running memory through the Rockies that was all about having fun.

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/r4SK_BMo1Ig

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 Kim Krapcha:With a lifelong passion for endurance sports, nutrition, and fitness, I am dedicated to helping others live their healthiest, strongest, and most fulfilling lives. As a Registered Dietitian with over 15 years of experience, an endurance athlete, and a certified running coach, I combine evidence-based nutrition expertise with real-world athletic experience to empower individuals to reach their health, wellness, and performance goals. My athletic journey began in childhood and has evolved into a lifelong pursuit of challenging limits and embracing new adventures. My accomplishments include multiple Ironman 70.3 and 140.6 finishes, Spartan Races and Tough Mudders, the runDisney Dopey Challenge, the 29029 Everesting Challenge, and award-winning ultramarathon finishes. These experiences have given me a unique understanding of the physical and mental demands of endurance sports, the importance of proper fueling, and the power of resilience.

Bachelor of Science – Athletic Training

Masters of Science – Human Nutrition

Registered Dietitian – 15+ years of experience

RRCA – Road Running Coach of America

UESCA Ultra Running Coach – United Endurance Sports

Coaching Academy

CrossFit Level 1 Trainer

CLT – Certified LEAP Therapist

PN1-NC – Precision Nutrition Level 1 Nutrition Coach

• https://www.mrcnutritionandwellness.com
• https:/www.instagram.com/MudRunnerChick
• https:/www.instagram.com/MRC_nutritionandwellness

Welcome to season 6 of the Runner’s Round Table. This is the Beyond Pace season and features stories that capture each guest’s favorite running memory. In this episode Stephanie speaks with Nikkia Young (@nikkiaryoung) about the power of the little things, anchoring the feelings that make running possible, switching things up as a runner, and the half marathon memory that was all care and compassion toward a fellow runner.

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/iWR4FmCYxJ0

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 Nikkia Young:Nikkia lives in Richmond,Va. where she is part of a supportive running community. She coaches new walkers and runners in 5k, 8k, 10k and half marathon distances. She is the President of the Richmond Road Runners Club where she is also a race director. Nikkia serves as an ambassador for amazing companies such as SaltStick, and Fitness Protection Program and serves as the mentorship coordinator for GameChangers.

To date, she has completed 31 half marathons and 5 full marathons. When she is not training for her next road race she is a FinOps product manager by trade, board chair for her local Girls on the Run council and an active volunteer for her beloved sorority Alpha Sigma Alpha!

https://instagram.com/nikkiaryoung

Welcome to season 6 of the Runner’s Round Table. This is the Beyond Pace season and features stories that capture each guest’s favorite running memory. In this episode Stephanie speaks with Dr. Kimberly Melvan (@runcoachpt) about moving from running-as-punishment to running-as-part-of-an-active-lifestyle, starting a new business, the importance of support, and the marathon memory that was about being strong and loved enough to finish.

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/Den5kR-Sw3c

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 Dr. Kimberly Melvan:Dr. Melvan developed an interest in amateur running after playing collegiate basketball; running her first half marathon during her graduate studies. After earning her doctorate in physical therapy, she moved to a reviving New Orleans, Louisiana following Hurricane Katrina. Thriving in the city’s rebirth, she developed an active outpatient physical therapy practice and completed her strength and conditioning certification.

Driven by the allure of a larger healthcare network, Dr. Melvan moved to Atlanta to join Emory Healthcare, the largest healthcare provider in Georgia. In less than two years, she achieved the role of outpatient clinic manager, the first woman and youngest individual to hold this position at Emory. With the help of her leadership, she developed one of the lowest performing clinics into a top earning physical therapy clinic in less than 5 years time. During her time at Emory, she actively engaged in volunteerism at local at-risk women’s shelters, participated in weekly running groups, and supported high school football players on the sideline. Moreover, she earned her board certification as a sports certified specialist (SCS), founded Emory Healthcare’s first running clinic, earned certifications as a kinesiotape practitioner and assisted soft tissue mobilization provider. It was also in Atlanta, that Dr. Melvan and her husband began growing their family, welcoming their first son.

Juist prior to the Covid pandemic, Dr. Melvan and family relocated to Fort Lauderdale, where a second son was soon born. As a young mother during COVID, Dr. Melvan began focusing on developing her own practice, RunCoachPT, LLC, looking to assist both amateur and professional runners alike prepare for and enjoy an active running lifestyle. In 2022 she expanded upon her advanced education, earning her coaching certification through the RRCA. In addition to helping her running clients, Dr. Melvan hosts free run clinics for the community and stays engaged with the runners in south Florida through her work as a past lululemon ambassador and a current Ochy ambassador.

• https://www.runcoachpt.com
• https://instagram.com/runcoachpt

Welcome to the Runner’s Round Table podcast. In this special bonus episode, Stephanie talks to friend, run coach, and artist Jess Hofheimer (@paceofme) about spectating at the 2026 Chicago Marathon. Jess talks about how spectating expands her perspective on running, her appreciation of the here and now, and she shares some tips for having a fun and successful spectating experiencePlease 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/o9nxrQpLnuEAbout 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 Jess Hofheimer:As a certified running coach with RRCA, VDOT02 and The Coaches Collective, Jess has been coaching women, men and children since she founded Pace of Me in 2009. Over the years she has enjoyed working 1:1 with athletes while also cultivating community through training groups and programs, including partnerships and collaborations with brands such as Saucony, Lululemon, Another Mother Runner and running stores in both Virginia and North Carolina. Jess is also 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. She currently lives in Cary, NC with her husband, their three kids and their two dogs. You can email Jess directly at [email protected] and learn more about her by following her on instagram at @paceofme. Check out her businesses on IG at both @paceofmecoaching and @werunonart!

• https://www.paceofme.com
• https://instagram.com/paceofme
• https://instagram.com/paceofmecoaching
• https://instagram.com/werunonart

Welcome to the Runner’s Round Table podcast. In this special bonus episode, Stephanie talks to friend, physical therapist, and run coach Dr. Dani Curtis (@drdanifrommiami) about her 2026 Chicago Marathon experience. Stephanie and Dr. Dani talk about the prep for Chicago, the race itself, and how stabilizing emotions helped turn this year’s Chicago Marathon experience into a soul changing moment of awe. Enjoy our conversation and thanks for listening.

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/LF90nqv2Rvc

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 Dr. Daniela Curtis:Dr. Daniela Curtis is a Miami-based Doctor of Physical Therapy, certified running coach (USA Track & Field Level 2 Endurance Specialist), and former NCAA Division I cross-country and track & field athlete.

Dr. Dani helps runners move past injury and get back to doing what they love. Too often, the medical system discharges runners before they’re truly ready to return to training. Her mission is to bridge the gap between rehab and performance—so you’re not just recovering, but progressing with a clear plan for healthy, consistent running, whether for fun or a personal best.

• https://www.magiccityathletics.com
• https://instagram.com/drdanifrommiami

Welcome to season 6 of the Runner’s Round Table. This is the Beyond Pace season and features stories that capture each guest’s favorite running memory. In this episode Stephanie speaks with Rosina Garcia (@rosina_garcia) about choosing hard, slowing down, intentional community, and the 50K memory that reinforces the belief that she can do anything.

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/F8X8esJEQCA

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 Rosina Garcia:Rosina Garcia is a runner and coach based in Santa Barbara, CA. She holds coaching certifications from the Road Runners Club of America and 80/20 Endurance, and is currently a high school track and cross country coach and Coaches of Color Initiative apprentice. To learn more about Rosina and her coaching, feel free to reach out to her on Instagram @rosina_garcia.

• https://instagram.com/rosina_garcia

Welcome to season 6 of the Runner’s Round Table. This is the Beyond Pace season and features stories that capture each guest’s favorite running memory. In this episode Stephanie speaks with Jana Stader (@rx2run) about redefining fun, the power of giving yourself grace, being an old lady runner, and the marathon memories that were about discovering the spark behind distance running.

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/lk5gfV1sMLs

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 Jana Stader:Pharmacist, XC coach, runner and lover of sharing knowledge about health and running!

• https://www.instagram.com/rx2run/

Welcome to season 6 of the Runner’s Round Table. This is the Beyond Pace season and features stories that capture each guest’s favorite running memory. In this episode Stephanie speaks with Karissa Johnson (@momsontherunusa) about the idea that became Moms on the Run, the importance of compassion, and the 5K memory that elevated running to a place for celebrating friendship and 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/F0QHY9coJlI

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 Karissa Johnson:Fueled by her faith and a passion for fitness and helping others, Moms on the Run Founder and CEO Karissa Johnson began her career as a personal trainer. After having three children in four years, she expanded her business to offer classes for moms and babies. Moms on the Run became multiple locations in Minnesota before the company began franchising to expand their part-time opportunity to women all over the US.

Karissa is an exercise science graduate from the University of Minnesota and is certified through the American Council on Exercise as a Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor and Health Coach. She holds additional certifications from Road Runners Club of America, the American Academy of Sports Dietitians and Nutritionists, GMP Golf Fitness and Les Mills BodyPump.

Karissa’s passion is to help women make fitness a sustainable part of their busy lives. Through Moms on the Run, she combines her expertise in fitness, running, nutrition, and health with her heart for helping women become stronger, healthier, and more confident—one mile at a time. Learn more about Moms on the Run at momsontherun.com or follow their social: @momsontherunusa

• https://momsontherun.com
• https://instagram.com/momsontherunusa
• https://www.facebook.com/momsontherun/

Welcome to season 6 of the Runner’s Round Table. This is the Beyond Pace season and features stories that capture each guest’s favorite running memory. In this episode Stephanie speaks with Inda Deleon (@indarunsthroughlife) about how being a woman, woman of color, and immigrant make running political, the accessibility of the sport, the first half marathon memory that was about more than the distance itself.

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/jRvmluOiYZQ

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 Inda Deleon:Inda Deleon has been running for over 13 years. Born in Panama, raised in the U.S. A mom of 3 and wife to an active duty service member. Received her MBA in 2021 and is currently a Project Manager from 9-5 when she isn't running, biking, lifting, taking a peloton class or reading. Representation in spaces is important so she works to inspire others to move their bodies and make it known that you belong in all spaces, regardless of your pace, your race and your ethnicity. Not having been athletic in childhood she wants to show that you can absolutely start something new regardless of your age.

• https://instagram.com/indarunsthrulife
• https://www.tiktok.com/@indaraquel