S6E70 - Beyond Pace: This Is Our Distance with Sarah Preston

<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/EhtIxNhkvjw</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About Stephanie Diaz:</strong>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).</p><ul><li><a href="https://instagram.com/thecookierunner/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://instagram.com/thecookierunner/</a></li><li><a href="https://thecookierunner.net" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://thecookierunner.net</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>About Sarah Preston:</strong>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&#39;re about the friendships formed, the confidence gained, and the lessons learned along the way. </p><p><br></p><p>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&#39;s also a 10K Training Team coach for Richmond&#39;s famous Monument Avenue 10K, where she loves helping runners build confidence and celebrate every milestone, no matter their pace. </p><p><br></p><p>When she&#39;s not running, you&#39;ll find her teaching HIIT classes, spending time with her two rescue cats, Stevie and Lily, or planning her next race. In 2027, she&#39;ll take on her first Abbott World Marathon Major at the Cape Town Marathon. Follow along with her j