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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.netAbout 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.comhttps://instagram.com/paceofmehttps://instagram.com/paceofmecoachinghttps://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.comhttps://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.comhttps://instagram.com/momsontherunusahttps://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/indarunsthrulifehttps://www.tiktok.com/@indaraquel

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 Marbella Rojas (@Marbellarojass) about building inclusive community through the Vamos RVA social club, the emotional journey of being a runner, and the memory that showed Marbella that running is about more than the physical. 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/9MXLKQp5bew 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.netAbout Marbella Rojas:Marbella Rojas: is a marketing student, content creator, and runner passionate about wellness, lifestyle, and community. She is the co-founder of Vamos RVA Club, a community focused on bringing people together through running, movement, wellness, and connection. Through her content and community work, Marbella hopes to inspire others to embrace an active lifestyle and find joy in movement. To learn more about Marbella and her work, follow her on Instagram. https://instagram.com/Marbellarojasshttps://www.instagram.com/vamosrva

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 Sarah Preston (@_sarahh_beth) about the power of choice, celebrating your community, the growth that comes along with changing WHYs for running, and the voice note that made Sarah’s first marathon truly memorable. 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/EhtIxNhkvjw 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 Sarah Preston:Sarah Preston is a marketing professional, group fitness instructor, and lifelong lover of movement who believes running has the power to bring people together. A proud Hokie and military brat, she discovered that the miles are about much more than finish times—they're about the friendships formed, the confidence gained, and the lessons learned along the way. From local Richmond races to completing the runDisney Dopey Challenge, Sarah enjoys chasing new adventures and encouraging others to step outside their comfort zones. She's also a 10K Training Team coach for Richmond's famous Monument Avenue 10K, where she loves helping runners build confidence and celebrate every milestone, no matter their pace. When she's not running, you'll find her teaching HIIT classes, spending time with her two rescue cats, Stevie and Lily, or planning her next race. In 2027, she'll take on her first Abbott World Marathon Major at the Cape Town Marathon. Follow along with her journey on Instagram @_sarahh_beth. https://instagram.com/_sarahh_bethhttps://honeystinger.com/?r=mrj11&utm_campaign=bc&utm_source=bc_sarah-preston_mrj11&utm_medium=referral

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 Erica Callahan (@erica_alanna) about the one-mile-a-day challenge that led her to marathon training for the 2026 New York City Marathon, the importance of having a progress over perfection mindset, and the 10K training that was about more than 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/K6ITRxoRUZ4 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 Erica Callahan:Erica Callahan is an elementary school teacher by day and a novice, back-of-the-pack runner by night. Erica is embracing the journey one step at a time (literally). Focused on becoming a stronger, healthier version of herself, she believes in striving for progress, not perfection, and making time for the things that bring her joy. Whether on a run or in everyday life, Erica is committed to growth, resilience, and doing what makes her happy. https://instagram.com/erica_alannahttps://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/26NYC/EricaCallahan

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 Christina Candio (@enflyte_coaching) about meaning making as runners, the power of belief, the mental side of running, and the marathon memory that reminds us that one mile in a race never tells the whole story. 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/-S4b_g4nNdc 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 Christina Candio:Christina Candio is a mental performance and endurance coach and co-founder of EnFlyte Endurance Coaching, where she helps runners, triathletes, and ultramarathon athletes build from the inside out. She combines endurance coaching expertise with a strong background in sport psychology and athlete development. Christina holds a Master of Arts in Sport Psychology, a Master of Science in Health Care Administration, certifications in USA Triathlon, U.S. Masters Swimming, IRONMAN U, RRCA, and MSPE, and is also a 200-hour certified yoga instructor and yoga for athletes certified. She is currently pursuing her UESCA run coach certification and is especially passionate about helping athletes strengthen confidence, resilience, and long-term performance. To learn more about the EnFlyte experience follow on instagram @enflyte_coaching. https://enflyte.com/https://www.instagram.com/cinawarrior35https://www.instagram.com/enflyte_coaching

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 Mimi Sullivan (@therunningmimi) about being unashamed in how you show up as a runner, finding comfort in community, and the memory that reflected three generations of running dreams. 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/I1YD09HCU9Y 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 Mimi Sullivan:Mimi Sullivan is a grateful third generation marathoner and unashamed slower runner. She has been running on an off since high school, but truly found her love of running in 2023 when she signed up for her first half marathon. Mimi started the @runningmimi to document her journey back into running and help normalize slow runner experiences and the joys and struggles of running beyond just pace. She wants all runners to feel included and celebrated for all their wins, from .1 to 100, you got this! https://instagram.com/therunningmimi

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 Lindsley Kump (@Lindsley_Kump) about embracing new perspectives that allow for changing relationships with running, having a more expansive view of trail running, and the memory that was all about being unapologetic and courageous. 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/5BCZtthPgEE 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 Lindsley Kump:Lindsley Kump (she/her) is a mom, wife, fur baby mom, a RRCA certified run coach, an athlete, and a marketing manager at Polar Beverages. She’s originally from Hawai’i but has called Colorado home for the past 20 years. Like so many Colorado transplants, she fell in love with the mountains and trails. As a black female runner and certified run coach, she is passionate about diversity, inclusion, equity, and fostering a sense of community for BIWOC within the outdoor/trail community. https://instagram.com/Lindsley_Kump

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 Mireille Siné (@heycoachmireille) about navigating autoimmune and chronic conditions as a runner, the power of seeing change as a form of evolution, and the marathon memory that symbolized Mireille’s own third runner evolution. 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/NDjc89vJvKQ 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 Mireille Siné:Mireille Siné is a USATF and 80/20 Endurance-certified run coach, 14-time marathoner, and ultramarathoner based in Los Angeles. She is the founder of Coached by Mireille LLC, a virtual coaching practice specializing in runners and endurance athletes managing autoimmune conditions and chronic illness. Mireille coaches with the philosophy "train with compassion" — building training plans that account for the full reality of her athletes' lives, not just their race goals. She has been featured in Runner's World and has spoken at the AIP Summit and Skadi Sports Psychology Athlete Summit. Living with lupus herself, Mireille brings both professional expertise and lived experience to her work, helping athletes redefine what strength and performance can look like with a chronic illness diagnosis. To learn more about Mireille, follow her on instagram @heycoachmireille. https://www.coachedbymireille.com/https://instagram.com/heycoachmireille

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 LaToya Young (@carolinarunnergirl) about learning how to trust the body again, rebuilding as a place for new opportunities, and the memories that highlight the role community plays in our joy as runners and our sense of belonging in the running space. 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/DDtKxW9qdUs 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 LaToya Young:LaToya Young is an RRCA Level 1 Certified Running Coach, a member of the 2025 Game Changers cohort, and Race Co-Chair for MadMiles Run Club. She believes running is for everyone and is passionate about creating an inclusive, supportive environment where runners of all abilities can build confidence, consistency, and a lifelong love of the sport through evidence-based training. She enjoys helping athletes pursue their goals through individualized coaching that meets them where they are. When she’s not coaching or training, she enjoys traveling, exploring new places, and encouraging others to pursue goals they once thought were out of reach. As a runner herself, she’s currently training for the Detroit International Half Marathon and is looking forward to running her second marathon at the Every Woman’s Marathon in 2027. https://instagram.com/carolinarunnergirl

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 Afia Padonu (@anawkrdblkgrl/@solesforsoulsbaltimore) about healing out loud, moving through grief, and the 50K memory that reminds us to have the courage to feel our grief as we chase our healing. 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/Zf-dqS--mTA 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 Afia Padonu:Afia Padonu is a 2016 graduate of Morgan State University, where she earned her Bachelor of Social Work (BSW). She is the founder of *Soles for Souls*, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting women who have experienced pregnancy loss due to miscarriage. Grounded in the pillars of sound, movement, and collaboration, Afia’s work fosters healing and connection within this community. She is also a Community Relations Manager at Charm City Run, where she focuses on expanding the running community to embrace individuals navigating life’s “in-between” spaces. Afia completed several 5 & 10Ks before conquering two marathons and her first 50K this past May spreading joy along the course. Afia is a Jane of all trades as she is also a Gamechangers run coach, lululemon Ambassador and yoga instructor. To learn more follow her on Instagram @anawkwrdblkgrl and @solesforsoulsbaltimore https://Solesforsouls4k.orghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/afiapadonuhttps://www.instagram.com/anawkrdblkgrlhttps://instagram.com/solesforsoulsbaltimore