06/10/2026
🌟 Community Spotlight Wednesday 🌟
This week we’re shining the spotlight on Stephanie!
If you met Stephanie on the trails today, you’d probably assume she’s always been a runner. The funny thing is, as a kid she was trying to find ways to get out of track and field in gym class. 😄
About 18 years ago, Stephanie started running with her mom and sister as a way to stay active. What began as exercise quickly became a passion, and along the way she found something even more valuable—the running community and friendships that came with it.
Today, she runs not only for her physical and mental health, but also to be a role model for her students and for her two kids, Lily and Levi. She wants them to see that moms can still do hard, adventurous, and downright badass things.
🏃♀️ Stephanie’s running resume includes:
• Numerous Half Marathons
• Victoria Marathon
• Near Death Marathon
• Death Race Team Relay (multiple times)
• Grizzly Team Relay (multiple times)
• GPRC Cross Country Team
Her proudest accomplishment came in 2024 when she completed the Grizzly Ultra, finishing as the 2nd female overall and improving her previous time by more than an hour. For Stephanie, the achievement wasn’t about the podium—it was about becoming her own personal best.
And she’s not done yet…
🎯 Stephanie is currently training for a marathon with one big goal in mind: qualifying for the Boston Marathon.
Drop a 👏 or ❤️ below and help us celebrate Stephanie and all the miles, grit, and inspiration she brings to our community!