Stephanie wears many hats, but in this space you will see Stephanie as a runner, run coach, yoga practitioner, and yoga teacher. The labels are still simplistic in capturing the wholeness of being, but we start with one word, one step, and one breath.
Season 1 of the Runner’s Round Table was an exploration of different topics that inspired Stephanie to dive deeper into the sport of running. Most episodes were based off of Run Wild. Flow Free. blog posts and featured conversations with some of Stephanie’s favorite and greatest running friends.
Episode 1: Who’s a Runner?
In this episode, 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 blog post, read Stephanie blog "Who's a Runner?" To listen to this episode on your browser, go here.
Episode 2: Running & Social Media
In this episode, 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 topic, read Stephanie's blog "Running & Social Media." To listen to this episode on your browser, go here.
Episode 3: Race Readiness
In this episode, 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 related blog post, read Stephanie blog "Are You Marathon Ready?" To listen to this episode on your browser, go here.
Episode 4: Running and Motherhood
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 Motherhood.” To listen to this episode on your browser, go here.
Episode 5: The Process of Running
In this solo 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 a related blog post, read Stephanie’s blog “Trust the Process.” To listen to this episode on your browser, go here.
Episode 6: Safety & Empowerment on the Run
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. To listen to this episode on your browser, go here.
Episode 7: One of the Biggest Running Myths Debunked
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. To listen to this episode on your browser, go here.
