From First Step to First Marathon: How Greg Zarco Crushed His Debut at the Los Angeles Marathon
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...
Running 26.2 Together: A Mother-Daughter Marathon Story from Vermont to Napa Valley
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 Engla...
2026 Is About Building, Not Restarting: A Mindset Shift for Runners at Every Level
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 Ru...
Running Through Recovery: Usha’s Inspiring California International Marathon Journey
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 Stron...
Do It Scared: How New Mom “Marathon Mama V” Went from Treadmill Miles to First Marathon in 15 Months
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 ...
7 Unforgettable CIM Moments: My Favorite Stories from the California International Marathon
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 ...
From Hating the Mile to Every Woman’s Marathon: Miriam’s Journey to 2 Marathons by 30
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...
From Surgical Menopause to Marathoner: Dawn Klasen’s Back-of-the-Pack Joy, 26.2 Lessons, and an Every Woman’s Marathon Preview
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Run Strong Run Podcast, Stephanie sits down with marathoner and mom of four, Dawn Klasen, whose story proves i...
Finding Joy at the California International Marathon: How Runner Carrie Gilbert Redefined the Meaning of a Personal Record
Send us Fan Mail What if your next personal record wasn’t about speed—but about joy? 🌟 In this uplifting episode of the Run Strong Run Podcast, host ...
From Single Mom to Marathoner & Grandma: Alicia Rodriguez on Running, Resilience, and Real Estate
Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Alicia Rodriguez—a dedicated marathoner, real estate agent, single mom, and proud grandma....