Run Strong Run Podcast
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!"
Podcasting since 2023 • 23 episodes
Run Strong Run Podcast
Latest Episodes
Do It Scared: How New Mom “Marathon Mama V” Went from Treadmill Miles to First Marathon in 15 Months
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 t...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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7 Unforgettable CIM Moments: My Favorite Stories from the California International Marathon
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 team in 2021, to ...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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From Hating the Mile to Every Woman’s Marathon: Miriam’s Journey to 2 Marathons by 30
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 Marathon ...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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From Surgical Menopause to Marathoner: Dawn Klasen’s Back-of-the-Pack Joy, 26.2 Lessons, and an Every Woman’s Marathon Preview
In this episode of the Run Strong Run Podcast, Stephanie sits down with marathoner and mom of four, Dawn Klasen, whose story proves it’s never too late to start running. Dawn began running in her early 40s after surgical menopau...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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27:08
Finding Joy at the California International Marathon: How Runner Carrie Gilbert Redefined the Meaning of a Personal Record
What if your next personal record wasn’t about speed—but about joy? 🌟In this uplifting episode of the Run Strong Run Podcast, host Stephanie Dunlap chats with runner Carrie Gilbert, who shares how the California In...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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Fan Mail
found your podcast after seeing you pop up in my feed on reels (or tik tok or whatever platform). You are such an inspiration! I was a runner for many years and fell out of it through the pandemic. Gained 30 lbs and depression and decided 2025 was my comeback year! Binged the podcast on my 7 miler today. I’m a lot slower than before but that’s ok! Thank you for being an advocate for all runners.
Portsmouth, Virginia