Her Dreams Don't Quit with Joanna Stephens

Joanna Stephens’ dream of making the Olympics started when she was only 6 years old. Through life’s ups and down, she runs her course. Her dreams don’t quit!

Tune in to the 28th episode of the A to Z Running Podcast to hear Olympic Trials Marathoner Joanna Stephens of Gazelle Elite Racing share her running story.

(Joanna was also in a 1-minute segment of podcast episode 23 which included 9 Olympic Trials Marathoners.)

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Guest Background:

Joanna Stephens is a professional runner with Gazelle Elite Racing currently training in West Michigan.

Hometown: Islamorada, FL
Coach: Dathan Ritzenhein (Read Dathan’s advice in How to Lead Others to Success)
Team: Gazelle Elite Racing

Joanna qualified for and competed in the 2020 US Olympic Trials Marathon. She qualified with a 1st place finish at the 2019 Bayshore Marathon.

Personal Records:
5K – 16:26
3K – 9:38
Half Marathon – 1:14:56
25K – 1:33:29
Marathon – 2:43:47

Follow Joanna on Instagram: @joannaruns and her team @gazelleeliteracing

As promised in the episode, Joanna and Austin’s couple workout! Check it out! (Listen to the episode for context.)

https://www.instagram.com/p/B-SRxtMH216/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Joanna’s favorite quote/saying:
“But those who hope in the Lord
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint.”
– Isaiah 40:31, NIV