Runner's Round Table

Stephanie Diaz
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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.

  1. S6E42 - Beyond Pace: Simplicity of Running with Jessie Valencia

    21h ago

    S6E42 - Beyond Pace: Simplicity of Running with Jessie Valencia

    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 Jessie Valencia (@jessie.cheeks) about the memories that remind her of the beauty of keeping running simple and celebrating running as an act of embracing what the body can do. Jessie also talks about running the NYC Marathon for Team For Kids and running for fun. 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: 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 Jessie Valencia: Since 2009, Jessie has specialized in youth development and endurance event production. A career highlight includes working on First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! initiative. Simultaneously, Jessie has also helped produce endurance events throughout the country. In 2026, she is merging her expertise in youth development and event production by tackling the NYC Marathon—her first 26.2-mile race—to raise funds for Team for Kids. To help her reach her fundraising goal, visit https://jessierunsnyc.my.canva.site/ https://jessierunsnyc.my.canva.site/https://instagram.com/jessie.cheeks

    49 min
  2. S6E41 - Beyond Pace: Before and After with Jessica Reyes

    4d ago

    S6E41 - Beyond Pace: Before and After with Jessica Reyes

    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 Jessica Reyes (@sugarruns) about the impact of injuries on her running, embracing a different WHY for running, the importance of community, and the power of having a beginner’s mindset when it comes to 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/HYLQk6LgM2E 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 Jessica Reyes: Jessica is an RRCA certified running coach, NASM certified personal trainer with additional corrective exercise and pre/postnatal certifications. She is the founder and head coach of Team Sugar Runs, a female led run coaching team. She is also an avid runner herself who went from being rarely injured to often injured after having her son 5 years ago. Jessica's passion lies in helping injured runners or those returning to running build confidence and trust in themselves again through consistent mindset work. https://www.sugarruns.com/https://instagram.com/sugarrunshttps://instagram.com/teamsugarruns

    54 min
  3. S6E40 - Beyond Pace: Complete Freedom with Dra. Kimberly Rodriguez

    Jun 5

    S6E40 - Beyond Pace: Complete Freedom with Dra. Kimberly Rodriguez

    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 Dra. Kimberly Rodriguez (@latinachiropractor) about the her goal to run 100 trail races, the life-changing experience that was running in the Alps, and the meaning behind #LatinasKeepSteppin. (Photo credit @ex2adventures races and photographer : https://www.instagram.com/swimbikerunphoto/) 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/MMKgj2CBWOc 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 Dra. Kimberly Rodriguez: Dr. Kim Rodriguez, DC, is a rooted Guatemalan American—“rooted” because she honors where she comes from and lets it fuel everything she does. She’s a chiropractor, runner, hiker, and outdoor lover. Whether she’s on the trail or in the clinic, her mission is the same: to support, celebrate, and empower all bodies. She’s on a mission to show that Latina women—and women in curvy, fat, unapologetic bodies—belong on the trails and in trail races. She’s working toward completing 100 trail races and building community through #LatinasKeepSteppin, creating space for women, especially Latinas, to move freely at every pace on all trails—in Virginia, Atlanta, and beyond. https://instagram.com/latinachiropractor

    50 min
  4. S6E39 - Beyond Pace: How Is This My Life? with Dr. Robyn Michaud

    Jun 1

    S6E39 - Beyond Pace: How Is This My Life? with Dr. Robyn Michaud

    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 Dr. Robyn Michaud (@giiwedinanang_kwe) about the spirit of running as an adaptive athlete and her running travels around the world. 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/5SuVm5Q9_-Y 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. Robyn Michaud: Dr. Robyn Michaud is an Assistant Professor of Indigenous Education at Western University in Ontario, Canada. She is a 51x road, trail and ultramarathoner and including completing all six World Majors in 2024. Robyn started marathoning in 2012 after being diagnosed with a spinal cord injury called ‘syringomyelia’, which is the formation of a cyst within the spinal cord itself. Robyn is passionate about making space in running circles for adaptive runners, as well as Indigenous runners, as she uses her platform for advocating for these two communities. https://instagram.com/giiwedinanang_kwe

    51 min
  5. S6E38 - Beyond Pace: We Just Did That with Nicole Hawker

    May 15

    S6E38 - Beyond Pace: We Just Did That with Nicole Hawker

    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 Nicole Hawker (@nicolehawker) about inclusivity in the wellness space and the memory that was a 26.2 mile social experience. 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/msiTh3ku8sM 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 Nicole Hawker: Nicole Hawker is the Founder of Heart & Soul Fitness, a nonprofit gym in Charlottesville, Virginia, dedicated to expanding access to inclusive fitness and wellness programs. With a Master’s degree in Professional Counseling and over 15 years of experience supporting families in the foster care system, she brings a holistic, community-centered approach to health and empowerment. Nicole is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, 200-hour certified yoga teacher, and RRCA certified running coach. Nicole is committed to helping individuals build strength, confidence, and sustainable lifestyle of wellness. To learn more about Nicole follow her on Instagram @nicolehawker. https://nicolehawker.comhttps://instagram.com/nicolehawker

    45 min
  6. S6E37 - Beyond Pace: Do It Today with Dr. Daniela Curtis

    May 11

    S6E37 - Beyond Pace: Do It Today with Dr. Daniela Curtis

    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 Dr. Daniela Curtis (@drdanifrommiami) about keeping running fun and what a college 5K taught her about her own impact and legacy as a coach. 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/F9PhIfRbGRE 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 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 apersonal best. www.magiccityathletics.comhttps://instagram.com/drdanifrommiami

    54 min
  7. S6E36 - Beyond Pace: Make Yourself a Little Uncomfortable with Adashia Franklyn

    May 8

    S6E36 - Beyond Pace: Make Yourself a Little Uncomfortable with Adashia Franklyn

    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 Adashia Franklyn (@a_dashi_asugar) about all the ways running holds meaning for her: from leading run clubs to pacing races to running photoshoots. This conversation is a reminder that great things happen when you put yourself out there.   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/7sh2UvHN4Y4About 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 Adashia Franklyn: Adashia Franklyn is an ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association) Certified Fitness Coach, RRCA (Road Runner’s Club of America) certified running coach, model (print and runway), actress, and a social media content creator. She is the co-lead of Pembroke Pines Run Club (sponsored by Baptist Health and Nike), the creative director and one of the captains for The Running Edge 305, a HYROX ambassador, a Legacy Fit Gym ambassador, a pacer for Miramar Run Club, and an official race pacer for various competitions across South Florida, most notably the Lululemon 10K Miami. To learn more about Adashia, follow her on Instagram @a_dashi_asugar and follow her fitness page@engazziefitness to learn about her offerings. https://engazziefitness.issacertifiedtrainer.com https://www.instagram.com/a_dashi_asugarhttps://www.instagram.com/engazziefitness

    1h 1m
  8. S6E35 - Beyond Pace: You Can Be a Hero with Jess Santora Sikorski

    May 4

    S6E35 - Beyond Pace: You Can Be a Hero with Jess Santora Sikorski

    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 Jess Santora Sikorski (@Jess_Santora) about her journey from running to be as small as possible to running to make life as big as possible, redefining her WHY for running after challenges with her mental health and an eating disorder, and being a St. Jude Hero.   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/k4bD_u6MKdo 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 Jess Santora Sikorski: Jess Santora Sikorski is a St. Jude Hero, RRCA-certified running coach, and middle school math teacher. She leads a local running community with a mission to make running accessible and welcoming for all. Jess’s passion for running in support of St. Jude was born from her own journey through mental health challenges, and it continues to fuel her commitment to making a difference. Through running, fundraising, and volunteering, she shares that passion and purpose with others. Follow her @Jess_Santora https://instagram.com/Jess_Santora

    50 min
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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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  • Creator
    Stephanie Diaz
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    161
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Stephanie Diaz
  • Show Website
    Runner's Round Table

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