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Welcome to the Run Strong Run Podcast. In this podcast, I'll speak to runners who inspire and motivate me to show up as my best self. The discussion highlights back of the pack (BOTP) marathoners who run 26.2 miles in 5 or more hours. To join the discussion live, follow me on Instagram @runstrongrun or TikTok @runstrongrun.

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Stephanie is a marathon pacer, mom of four, elementary school administrator, and your number one cheerleader! Stephanie went from couch potato to marathoner in 2012 and "Run Strong Run" was born. Since running her first marathon, she's run over 34 full marathons! Stephanie believes that ALL runners count from the fast to the back of the pack. In Stephanie's words, "If you run, you are a runner!"

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Season 1 Episode 5 Stories From the Back of the Pack: Veronika Kolesnikov

January 28, 2024 • Stephanie Dunlap • Season 1 • Episode 5

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Welcome to the Run Strong Run Podcast! Season 1 is "Stories from the Back of the Pack", and each episode features a conversation with an inspiring runner who often finishes marathons in the back of the pack. In this episode, Stephanie talks to Veronika Kolesnikov about how she went from non-runner in 2019 to now six time marathoner and two time ultramarathoner! In Veronika's words, she went from "I never thought I could be a runner" and now she's training to run a 50 miler! Follow along on Veronika's inspiring journey on instagram @theyogi_in_you

To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mVzIEQxKJak?si=Ysdl9_jLGEsfPjqU

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Welcome to the Run Strong Run Podcast! The show where I, Stephanie Dunlap, empower runners of all levels to lace up, chase their dreams, and cross every finish line stronger than ever. To join the discussion live, follow me on Instagram @runstrongrun, TikTok @runstrongrun, or on my website at runstrongrun.com

About Stephanie:

Stephanie is a beginner run coach, marathon pacer, and your number-one cheerleader! Stephanie went from couch potato to marathoner in 2012 and "Run Strong Run" was born. Since running her first marathon, she's run over 50 full marathons! Stephanie believes that ALL runners count from the fast to the back of the pack. In Stephanie's words, "If you run, you are a runner!"