Hello, friend,

Welcome to this week's episode for a hearty, long bRUNch a 2+ hr sure to spark joy in your heart, and lightness in your feet.

Today, we will be recapping the runDisney Springtime Surprise weekend with Girls on the Run of Central Florida SoleMate Kristen Gordon, Coach Shelby, and Coach Christine. Later in the episode, we will also be joined by Stephanie Diaz, a running coach and podcast host of the Runner's Roundtable, who hopped on a plane to go run the London Marathon.

Endurance Block: Recap of runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend with Girls on the Run of Central Florida's Kristen Gordon.

In this segment, we will hear from Kristen Gordon, Coach Shelby, and Coach Christine about their experiences at the runDisney Springtime Surprise weekend. They will share their thoughts on the course, the weather, and the event's overall atmosphere. They will also talk about the importance of the Girls on the Run program and how it has impacted their lives with a few announcements for the SoleMate program.

To learn more about SoleMates and fundraising bibs for the new 23-24 runDisney season, reach out to elizabeth.santiago@girlsontherun.org

And, if you are local to Central Florida and want to volunteer at the Spring season celebration race for Girls on the Run, sign up to join the Track Shack Run Nona 5k fun here >>

The halfway point: Pace Change 2 minutes

Endurance Block: Stephanie Diaz of the Runner's Roundtable joins us before heading to the London Marathon.

In this segment, we will welcome Stephanie Diaz to the podcast. Stephanie is a running coach, mother runner, avid yogi, and podcast host who is currently in her taper week before the London Marathon. She will share her love of running, connecting to the joy of movement, how she prepares for race weekend, and why she believes it is important for women to support other women!

She will also talk about her experience as a running coach and share her coaching philosophy and advice for runners no matter where they are on their journey.

Cheer here on via her Instagram: @thecookierunner
Listen to Coach Shelby on The Runner's Roundtable episode.
Listen to Coach Christine on The Runner's Roundtable episode.

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