ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Welcome to the Runner’s Round Table podcast. In this special bonus episode, Stephanie talks to her friend and run coach Becky Croft about their 2024 Chicago Marathon experience. Stephanie and Becky talk about everything from their prep for the race to those finish line feels; Becky adds a layer to the experience by sharing her perspective on the race as an Indigenous runner. Enjoy our conversation and thanks for listening.
To watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/R5XBO6saEyk
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).
About Becky Croft:
Becky is an Indigenous athlete and coach. She is a Game Changer coach/mentor, RRCA certified run coach, Chi Running instructor, ReNew Earth Running board member, She Runs This Town chapter leader, and menopausal marathoner. Her focus is on Masters and Menopausal athletes, however, she coaches athletes of all ages and abilities while teaching them how to redefine running.
