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Spewak Training Podcast

Spewak Survivors: Overcoming Strokes and Racing Towards Marathon Goals #03

February 18, 2026·41 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

In this episode of the Spewak Training Podcast, Mark Spewak shares his personal experience with suffering two strokes and how it inspired him to speak publicly for the first time. Joined by Krysta Owings, who is also a stroke survivor and member of the Spewak racing team, the duo discuss their journeys of recovery and resilience. They reflect on the support from their families, the importance of raising stroke awareness, and their motivations to continue competing in marathons. Together, they are fundraising for Team Teddy, an organization that supports stroke survivors and their families. Krysta also shares her motivation and goals as she prepares for the Paris and Chicago Marathons under Mark's coaching.In today's episode, you will hear about such topics as:Discussing Stroke Awareness and SurvivorshipMark's Detailed Stroke ExperienceConnecting Through Spewak Racing TeamResilience and Moving ForwardFollow Krysta Owings:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/krysta_owings/Follow Coach Mark Spewak:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mspewak10https://www.instagram.com/spewaktraining/Website:https://spewaktraining.com/mark

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