Stephanie DiBrita has been an avid runner since high school, when she first fell in love with the grittiness of running cross country. Since then, running has become an integral part of her life, building up her confidence both personally and professionally but also creating lasting friendships on long runs and through new routes. In 2016, she completed her Master's in Sports Administration & Coaching and most recently became a certified RRCA Level 1 Certified Coach. She has been coaching adult athletes since 2016 at a local gym in New Jersey where she preaches celebrating the little wins, like running your first mile without stopping and celebrating new personal bests! Coaching has created a space for her to share her joy, knowledge, and love for the sport to runners, new and experienced. Stephanie's first NYRR race was in 2011 when she ran the SHAPE + Health Women’s Half Marathon and has only grown more in love with racing in the city year after year. Stephanie has completed six marathons and over 10 half marathons, with her most recent marathon finish at the 2019 Marine Corps Marathon where she finished in 3:35:52.

Q&A with Stephanie 

What program do you coach?
NYRR Group Training

Other than English, what languages do you speak? 
Italian


What is your proudest coaching moment? 
When I see runners tackle different distances they thought they could never do, that is what makes me proud. Watching their insecurities disappear as they become more confident in themselves and their running abilities, that is all a coach can ask for!



Where is your favorite place to run in New York City?
My favorite place to run in the city is easily Van Cortland Park. Having attended Manhattan College as an undergrad VCP was right across the street so taking a daily run through the woods and trails with my running buddy in the park quickly became a part of our routine during my time there.


What is your favorite NYRR race?
The NYRR Ted Corbitt 15K – because nothing beats this winter run through Central Park, and to finish within walking distance to the tree around Christmas, you can't beat it!