About this episode

Stephanie Dunlap shares her favorite moments from seven years at the California International Marathon, highlighting the impact of these experiences on her running journey.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m counting down 7 unforgettable CIM moments from my seven years at the California International Marathon. From my first CIM in 2016, to becoming a three-time ambassador, to officially joining the pace team in 2021, to running with legends like Benny and Bruce — these stories shaped me as a runner, a pacer, and a believer that all runners count. Whether you’re running CIM this year or dreaming about it someday, this episode is packed with inspiration, behind...

People in this episode

Host: Stephanie Dunlap

Topics covered

• California International Marathon
• running stories
• inspiration
• pacing
• running community

Keywords

• CIM
• California International Marathon
• running
• pacing
• inspiration
• stories
• ambassador

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