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Run Strong Run Podcast

by Stephanie Dunlap

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Running Through Grief, Finding Community & Why Everyone Should Run a Marathon with Ivan Casillas

September 19, 2026 · 27 min

Send 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 Podcast, I sit down with my friend Ivan Casillas, whose marathon…
Running After Baby: How One Mom Overcame Postpartum Depression Through Running and Faith

August 3, 2026 · 25 min

Send 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, homeschool mom of four young children, and brand-new runner who…
Amazon Prime Day Running Deals: My Favorite Gear for Beginner Runners, Marathon Training & Recovery

June 25, 2026 · 12 min

Send 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, I'm sharing the products I personally use as a marathon…
From Beginner to 100 Miles: How Michelle Schroff Started Running at 44 and Changed Her Life

June 21, 2026 · 32 min

Send 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, better known on Instagram as Waddell Running Lady. Michelle…
Sweeping the Big Sur Marathon: 6-Hour Cutoff, Hurricane Point Climb & the Truth About Marathon Pacing

May 5, 2026 · 14 min

Send 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 Sur International Marathon, including the strategy, strength…

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From First Step to First Marathon: How Greg Zarco Crushed His Debut at the Los Angeles Marathon

April 20, 2026 · 25 min

Send 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, who went from barely running to completing his very first…
Running 26.2 Together: A Mother-Daughter Marathon Story from Vermont to Napa Valley

March 1, 2026 · 30 min

Send 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 full marathon at the Napa Valley Marathon. What started as…
2026 Is About Building, Not Restarting: A Mindset Shift for Runners at Every Level

January 13, 2026 · 7 min

Send 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 shares a powerful mindset shift for runners who may already…
Running Through Recovery: Usha’s Inspiring California International Marathon Journey

December 22, 2025 · 27 min

Send 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 down with Usha, a marathoner, mom, photographer, and all-around…
Do It Scared: How New Mom “Marathon Mama V” Went from Treadmill Miles to First Marathon in 15 Months

December 14, 2025 · 26 min

Send 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 routine to 26.2 miles at the Every Woman’s Marathon in just over a…
7 Unforgettable CIM Moments: My Favorite Stories from the California International Marathon

November 29, 2025 · 22 min

Send 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 becoming a three-time ambassador, to officially joining the pace…
From Hating the Mile to Every Woman’s Marathon: Miriam’s Journey to 2 Marathons by 30

November 22, 2025 · 32 min

Send 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 mile in PE to crossing the finish line at both the Oakland…

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About the show

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!"