Finding Joy at the California International Marathon: How Runner Carrie Gilbert Redefined the Meaning of a Personal Record

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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 interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ProFAE4WgMM

Tune in to be inspired by the beauty of slowing down, finding community, and celebrating every step of the journey—because at CIM, all runners count. 💛

🔗 Download a copy of Carrie's Roses, Thorns, and Mantras from CIM 2024.

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Welcome to the Run Strong Run Podcast! The show where I, Stephanie Dunlap, empower runners of all levels to lace up, chase their dreams, and cross every finish line stronger than ever. To join the discussion live, follow me on Instagram @runstrongrun, TikTok @runstrongrun, or on my website at runstrongrun.com

About Stephanie:

Stephanie is a beginner run coach, marathon pacer, 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 50 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!"