Runner's Round Table

Stephanie Diaz

Runner’s Round Table is a podcast where Stephanie Diaz aka The Cookie Runner talks to female runners and run coaches about all things running. While each season has a different theme, the root of these conversations is a curiosity about our love for running, sharing people’s running stories, and exploring ways to make running more inclusive.

  1. hace 2 días ·  Contenido extra

    Bonus Episode: Bring the Party at the 2026 Chicago Marathon with Jess Hofheimer

    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 jess@paceofme.com 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

    Bonus Episode: Bring the Party at the 2026 Chicago Marathon with Jess Hofheimer
  2. hace 6 días ·  Contenido extra

    Bonus Episode: Post-2026 Chicago Marathon Breakdown with Dr. Dani Curtis

    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

    Bonus Episode: Post-2026 Chicago Marathon Breakdown with Dr. Dani Curtis
  3. 5 oct

    S6E75 - Beyond Pace: Crazy Hard with 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 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

    S6E75 - Beyond Pace: Crazy Hard with Rosina Garcia
  4. 28 sep

    S6E73 - Beyond Pace: First Time 5K with Karissa Johnson

    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/

    S6E73 - Beyond Pace: First Time 5K with Karissa Johnson
  5. 25 sep

    S6E72 - Beyond Pace: Running Catapult with Inda Deleon

    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

    S6E72 - Beyond Pace: Running Catapult with Inda Deleon
  6. 21 sep

    S6E71 - Beyond Pace: Lots of Emotions with Marbella Rojas

    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

    S6E71 - Beyond Pace: Lots of Emotions with Marbella Rojas
  7. 18 sep

    S6E70 - Beyond Pace: This Is Our Distance with Sarah Preston

    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

    S6E70 - Beyond Pace: This Is Our Distance with Sarah Preston

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Runner’s Round Table is a podcast where Stephanie Diaz aka The Cookie Runner talks to female runners and run coaches about all things running. While each season has a different theme, the root of these conversations is a curiosity about our love for running, sharing people’s running stories, and exploring ways to make running more inclusive.

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