Season 1 of the Run Strong Run Podcast 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 JoAnn about how she went from non-runner to 5k runner ini 2017 then ran her first marathon at the Detroit Free Press Marathon marathon in 2023 to celebrate her 50th birthday!  Follow along on JoAnn's inspiring journey on instagram @jumblejo.Support the showWelcome 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, TikTok @runstrongrun or on my website at runstrongrun.com About Stephanie: 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!"