Runner's Round Table

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: Stephanie is an RRCA (Road Runner’s Club of Ame...

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...

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...

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 i...

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 conversatio...

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 Pac...

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 som...

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: Stephani...

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...

Season two of the Runner’s Round Table will feature conversations with different female run coaches. In this episode, Stephanie talks with coach Jen Steele. Jen is the founder of the Misadventure Squad and focuses on working with women and helping them fall in love with process of running and achieving their goals. *YouTube video can be found here: https://youtu.be/UUADkT3Sd10 About Stephanie: Ste...

Season two of the Runner’s Round Table will feature conversations with different female run coaches. In this episode, Stephanie talks with Miami-based run coach Jessica Bigio on her running and coaching history, the importance of in-person coaching, and how coaching is a tool that helps an athlete grow beyond the numbers.  * YouTube video can be found here: https://youtu.be/S-28iG6c3fc About Steph...

In this solo episode, Stephanie shares her thoughts on the myth that runners like and love to run. Do runners actually like to run or do they like how running makes them feel? Make sure to share your thoughts after listening to this short and sweet episode. Episode brought to you by speed work musings.  About Stephanie: Stephanie is an RRCA (Road Runner’s Club of America) and McMillan Running cert...

In this episode Stephanie is joined by runners and run coaches Sabrina Ehmke and Katherine Wuestenfeld to talk about our reactions to Eliza Fletcher's abduction, how her murder has impacted us, and the ways in which we are working on empowering ourselves and others on and off the run. A trigger warning as we do talk about the culture of victim blaming. About Stephanie: Stephanie is an RRCA (Ro...

In this episode, Stephanie shares her thoughts on the process of running, both trusting the process of running and a tip/trick for accepting the nonlinear process of running. For related blog posts, read Stephanie blog " Trust the Process ” and “ Trust the Nonlinear Process ." https://thecookierunner.net/run-wild-flow-free/2022/8/6/trust-the-proces s https://thecookierunner.net/run-wild-...

In this episode, Stephanie is joined by her running coach Jessica Reyes aka Sugar Runs. We discuss running and motherhood and how the two intersect. In addition, we offer up suggestions for improving support for mother-runners and their partners and tips for mothers looking to be runners. For more on Team Sugar Runs, go here . For a related blog post, read Stephanie blog " Running and Motherh...

In this episode (06.18.22), Stephanie is joined by Jenniffer Johnson, the person who helped Stephanie become a runner. Jenniffer is a run coach, holistic occupational therapist, yoga teacher, and much more. In this discussion we explore race readiness and ways to tap into your intuition as a runner. Follow Jenniffer on Instagram and go here for more information on her current offerings. For a rela...

In this episode (05.21.22), Stephanie is joined by educator and Skokie Swifter's run/walk club founder Sabrina Ehmke. We discuss the impact of social media on our understanding of ourselves as runners and how to engage with social media in ways that motivate us to be our best runner selves. Follow Sabrina on Instagram and, for more on Skokie Swifters, go here . For a related blog post on this...

In this episode (04.16.22), Stephanie is joined by Team Sugar Runs coaches Jessica Reyes, Katherine Wuestenfeld, and Debra Cookson. We discuss what it means to be a runner, how we can start taking ownership of that “runner” identity, and the ways in which we, as part of a larger running community, can make being a runner feel more accessible. For more on Team Sugar Runs, go here . For a related bl...

Welcome to the Runner's Round Table Podcast. In this podcast, I'll be speaking to people who inspire and motivate me to be my best and strongest runner self. The discussion centers around a topic that I'm curious about and always connects back to the runner identity and how to make the running community more inclusive. To join the discussion live, follow me on Instagram @thecookierunne...