Episode 380: Steph Bruce – Reflections on her Career and her Last Year Running Pro

Steph Bruce is on the podcast today for another bonus episode! Steph just had a great race at the Boston Marathon where she finished 12th overall and came in as the 2nd American. She ran a 2:28:02. Steph runs for NAZ Elite under coach Ben Rosario. She was diagnosed with a heart condition recently and has made the decision that this will be her last year running professionally. Steph has previously been on the show 5 times! She was also on episode 159, episode 207, episode 229, and episode 302. It was so great to catch up with Steph. It has been a really great joy to follow her career of these years. Thank you Steph for all that you have done for the running community and we cannot wait to see what is next for you! What we talked about: 6:15- Emotions about this being her last Boston Marathon 7:50- Continuing to reach for goals even when going through really hard things 12:40- Being diagnosed with her heart condition 16:20- Her kids 18:55- Wanting more kids 21:00- Knowing it is her last year competing at the professional level 24:55- What she envisions doing after her running career and her legacy on the sport 34:50- Finding joy in each day 37:00- Who has had the greatest impact on her running career 44:00- Her upcoming racing plans Show notes: Stephanie on Instagram Stephanie’s Website Connect with Lindsey: Lindsey on Instagram Lindsey on Twitter Lindsey on Facebook Join the I’ll Have Another Facebook Group Support the I’ll Have Another Podcast on Patreon Follow SandyBoy Productions: Sandyboy Productions on Twitter Sandyboy Productions on Instagram SandyBoy Productions Shows: Why is Everyone Yelling? The Up and Running Podcast The Illuminate Podcast The Herban Farmacy Podcast Sponsors: InsideTracker Use code “another” for 20% off your order Lily Trotters Use code “IHA” for 20% off your order