About this episode

In this episode, Carrie Gilbert shares how the California International Marathon helped her redefine what a personal record means, focusing on joy rather than speed.

Send us Fan Mail What if your next personal record wasn’t about speed—but about joy? 🌟 In this uplifting episode of the Run Strong Run Podcast, host Stephanie Dunlap chats with runner Carrie Gilbert, who shares how the California International Marathon helped her redefine what a PR truly means. From her first marathon in Chicago to carrying a notepad of “roses, thorns, and mantras” through CIM 2024, Carrie’s story is all about running with gratitude, connection, and purpose. 🎥 Watch the full ...

People in this episode

Host: Stephanie Dunlap

Guest: Carrie Gilbert

Topics covered

• personal record
• joy in running
• California International Marathon
• gratitude
• connection
• purpose

Keywords

• personal record
• California International Marathon
• running with joy
• Carrie Gilbert
• marathon
• gratitude
• CIM 2024

Mentioned in this episode

Places: California International Marathon, Chicago

More episodes of Run Strong Run Podcast

• From First Step to First Marathon: How Greg Zarco Crushed His Debut at the Los Angeles Marathon · April 20, 2026 · 25 min
• Running 26.2 Together: A Mother-Daughter Marathon Story from Vermont to Napa Valley · March 1, 2026 · 30 min
• 2026 Is About Building, Not Restarting: A Mindset Shift for Runners at Every Level · January 13, 2026 · 7 min
• Running Through Recovery: Usha’s Inspiring California International Marathon Journey · December 22, 2025 · 27 min
• Do It Scared: How New Mom “Marathon Mama V” Went from Treadmill Miles to First Marathon in 15 Months · December 13, 2025 · 26 min
• 7 Unforgettable CIM Moments: My Favorite Stories from the California International Marathon · November 29, 2025 · 22 min

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Run Strong Run Podcast podcast page.