Welcome to the Run Strong Run Podcast!  Season 1 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 Joseph Magnelli about how he went from non-runner to marathoner in 2023 while grieving the loss of his father!  In Joseph's words, " I’ve always wanted to be able to run, but could never get past the mentality that running just flat out sucks... for the first time in my life I actually enjoy running and it makes me super happy to say that." Follow along on Joseph's inspiring journey on instagram @joseph.magnelliTo watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uM8p6PFCKakSupport 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!"