Runner's Round Table

Table will feature conversations with different female run coaches. In this episode, Stephanie talks with coach Jennifer Giles about how she marries sports nutrition with run coaching and the importance of education in the coach-athlete relationship. Enjoy our conversation and thanks for listening.

About Stephanie:

About Jennifer O'Donnell-Giles MS RDN CSSD:

Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics, Speaker, Writer, Adjunct Professor, Exercise Physiologist, Triathlon Coach and RRCA Running Coach

Jennifer is the owner for EAT4SPORT, a private practice dedicated to athletes, parents and coaches with the mission of using nutrition to make the best, fastest, strongest and healthiest athletes we possibly can.

In the past 24 years of owning her private practice she has worked with thousands of athletes across all sports, of all abilities and all ages to help them reach their individual goals.

She sits on the USOC (United States Olympic Committee) dietitian registry and works with Olympic hopefuls, NCAA Student-Athletes, Prep School Athletes, Adult Athletes and Youth Athletes.  Jennifer also writes for publications, speaks to teams, and consults with schools and recreation facilities. She is an author, and a freelance writer, a faculty member of MySportsRD.com and an adjunct professor at Columbia University -her Alma Mater.

Jennifer’s background is unique in that she was a youth athlete (swimmer and softball player) turned adult athlete (runner, open water swimmer and triathlete) who married an athlete (runner and triathlete) and is now the mother of four teenage athletes (Swimmers, hockey players and lacrosse players). In other words she knows the expectations of all moving parts for athletics - coaches, parents, sports organizations as well as athletes’ own expectations.

Season two of the Runner’s Round Table will feature conversations with different female run coaches. In this episode, Stephanie talks with coach Kari-Ann Wanat about her “finish and feel good” philosophy and how she’s bringing runners, run crews, cheer squads, running routes, and running stores together on her Run-N-Race NYC website.

About Stephanie:

About Kari-Ann:

Kari-Ann Wanat is an RRCA certified running coach. Kari-Ann has been running for over 12 years with having run over 15 marathons and 45 half marathons and countless other races of various distances. Her coaching philosophy is "finish and feel good!" She not only a has a coaching business, but also runs a comprehensive running website for New York City and is looking to expand to other cities soon! You can find her coaching IG at @run.the.tangents and the IG for the running website is @runnnracenyc

Season two of the Runner’s Round Table will feature conversations with different female run coaches. In this episode, Stephanie talks with coach Meredith Minnick, a Philadelphia-based run coach, who not only believes the runner-coach relationships is a partnership, but also lives it by being her athlete’s biggest cheerleader, celebrating their wins, feeling their lows, and being there for all the in-between moments.

*YouTube video can be found here: https://youtu.be/MlM-2YI1OH0

About Stephanie:

About Meredith:

Meredith Minnick is a certified RRCA Level I run coach and has been running since 2012. What she enjoys most about running is the satisfaction that comes from completing new distances or achieving time goals that seemed out of reach. She believes that anybody can be a runner no matter what age or background in the sport. Her coaching philosophy is that consistent effort brings success, and you'll never regret trying your best. She has been a coach with Girls On The Run, a Run Lead with Life Time Athletic, and a mentor with the Queen of Prussia 10k/5k race. Meredith lives with her husband and two daughters in the suburbs of Philadelphia.

Season two of the Runner’s Round Table will feature conversations with different female run coaches. In this episode, Stephanie talks with coach Becky Croft, a unicorn of a coach who brings every bit of who she is to the coaching relationship. In this discussion, we talk about Chi running, how running is more than how you perform, and how she advocates for bringing awareness to epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women.

Content warning:

This podcast includes a discussion on gender-based violence that begins near the 72-minute mark.

Youtube video can be found here: https://youtu.be/pG10Psof2xw

About Stephanie:

About Becky:

I'm Coach Croft! I am a certified RRCA coach + Chi Running Instructor in Oklahoma but I work with athletes all around the world! My primary focus is on Masters + Menopausal athletes, however, I enjoy connecting with runners of all abilities, celebrating their victories, and helping them achieve their best through coaching + workshops. It is my goal to not only help brand new runners finish their first 5k, but for veteran athletes to reach their goals, while remaining strong + healthy.

Season two of the Runner’s Round Table will feature conversations with different female run coaches. In this episode, Stephanie talks with coach Kristyn R. Smith, a New York City based run coach who works with runners virtually, in person, and as part of one of the largest run clubs in NYC, the Dashing Whippets. In this conversation we talk about Kristyn’s later-in-life entry into the sport, the importance of her mentorship with Paul Carmona, her style of coaching that focuses on life beyond the run, and the power of community. Enjoy our conversation and thanks for listening.

*For the YouTube video, go here: https://youtu.be/NIopK-eEA00

About Stephanie:

About Kristyn:

Kristyn R Smith is a vDOT and RRCA certified running coach as well as an ACE personal trainer. Kristyn runs with and coaches for The Dashing Whippets Run club in NYC, in addition to coaching for Marathon Training Academy, and for her own personal clients too. You can find all the details on her and her offerings on her website, www.coachkrisrs.com or follow her on social @krisrs.

Season two of the Runner’s Round Table will feature conversations with different female run coaches. In this episode, Stephanie talks with coach Kristin Stokes, run coach for True Potential Running. We talk about how Kristin went from hating running to it being a passion of hers that she shares with others through the coach-athlete relationship. Please note that there is a break in the conversation near the 65-minute mark of the conversation because of technology issues (going 3 for 3!)

YouTube videos can be found here: Part 1- https://youtu.be/RHWq5DJsKC8 /Part 2- https://youtu.be/8bAt6LvWUPs

About Stephanie:

About Kristin:

Kristin Stokes is a RRCA (Road Runner’s Club of America) certified running coach, and is a running coach for true potential running. Kristin’s goal as a coach is to provide runners with a 1:1 experience and help them grow as a runner. Through personalized training she helps runners realize their true potential and reach their short term and long term goals. To learn more about Kristin follow her on Instagram @k_stokes829 and for information on her coaching reach out to @truepotentialrunning on instagram.

Season two of the Runner’s Round Table will feature conversations with different female run coaches. In this episode, Stephanie talks with coach Victoria Buker of Integrative Health with Victoria. Victoria brings her health and wellness coaching experience into the run coaching relationship and works to meet athletes where they are so that the current season of running can be celebrated. Party Pack runners are going to love this discussion! (Please note that I, once again had internet issues, and the conversation gets choppy toward the end; you can hear me the whole time, but not Victoria).

*YouTube video can be found here: https://youtu.be/Ps9hLq4D4zU

About Stephanie:

About Victoria:

Victoria Buker is a RRCA certified run coach, group fitness and spin instructor, and Nationally Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach who offers run coaching, integrative health coaching, and wellness retreats. Victoria's goal is to help the party pack (back of the pack) runners not only conquer their running goals, but also have fun! By incorporating motivational interviewing and positive psychology, her runners crush goals and have so much fun along the way. Learn more about her story and offerings at: www.victoriabuker.com

Season two of the Runner’s Round Table will feature conversations with different female run coaches. In this episode, Stephanie talks with coach, physical therapist, and personal trainer Dr. Katherine Campbell. Katherine talks about the importance of strength training and the role strength training plays in her coaching philosophy. (Please note there were internet issues that might have led to some 10-second audio delays or issues throughout the episode.) 

*YouTube video can be found here: https://youtu.be/qQr9DOk4vhA

About Stephanie:

About Katherine:

Dr. Katherine Campbell is a physical therapist that specializes in working with runners. She is also a RRCA (Road Runner’s Club of America) certified running coach, and Certified NASM personal trainer. Kat strives to make a difference in runners’ lives by making sure they get to do what they love for as long and as healthy as possible. Kat believes in utilizing an individualized and holistic approach when working with runners. She is passionate about sharing her love for running to inspire others to feel confident to take on new challenges. Follow her so you can learn tips to stay injury-free when running @runwithkat_dpt on Instagram and tune in on Apple or Spotify in January when Kat drops the Runwithkat podcast!

Season two of the Runner’s Round Table will feature conversations with different female run coaches. In this episode, Stephanie talks with coach Shana Miller of Stiletto Running. Shana talks about importance of the long game when it comes to running and reminds us that running and run coaches are for everyone.

*YouTube video can be found here: https://youtu.be/7Kizlg32MNg

About Stephanie:

About Shana:

Shana Miller is the owner and designer of Stiletto Running, a women’s running brand created to empower female runners when heading out for a run. She is also an RRCA (Road Runner’s Club of America) certified running coach. Shana’s goal as a coach is to have her athletes enjoy the sport of running while succeeding in running toward their potential. Follow Shana on Instagram @stilettorunning for new fresh designs, running tips and inspiration.

Season two of the Runner’s Round Table will feature conversations with different female run coaches. In this episode, Stephanie talks with coach Heather Carpenter. Through Joyful Purpose Running Heather helps her athletes find joy in the journey while connecting and reconnecting to their purpose throughout their running journey.

*YouTube video can be found here: https://youtu.be/z3REQZDg5RA

About Stephanie:

About Heather:

Heather Carpenter is a RRCA certified run coach and truly loves helping others. Heather's mission is to help athletes find JOY and PURPOSE in their running journey while creating a personalized plan that works with their schedules and goals. Follow Heather's journey on IG @heatherrunsforjoy and her coaching page @joyfulpurposerunning. Find Joy!