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. 6d ago

    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

  2. Oct 2

    S6E74 - Beyond Pace: Marathon Spark with Jana Stader

    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/

    S6E74 - Beyond Pace: Marathon Spark with Jana Stader

  3. Sep 28

    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

  4. Sep 25

    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

  5. Sep 21

    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

  6. Sep 18

    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

  7. Sep 14

    S6E69 - Beyond Pace: Running in the Rain with Erica Callahan

    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

    S6E69 - Beyond Pace: Running in the Rain with Erica Callahan

  8. Sep 11

    S6E68 - Beyond Pace: See You in Two Miles with Christina Candio

    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

    S6E68 - Beyond Pace: See You in Two Miles with Christina Candio
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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
    194
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Stephanie Diaz
  • Show Website
    Runner's Round Table

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