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Latoya Shauntay Snell: She Was Told She’d Never Run—Then She Ran 30 Marathons and a 100K
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What happens when doctors say you'll never run again—and you go on to complete 30 marathons, 7 ultramarathons, and a 100K race?
This week on The Runna Podcast, we’re joined by Latoya Shauntay Snell. From working as a chef in New York City to facing chronic illness and being forced to stop, Latoya’s story is one of resilience and redefining what’s possible.
💥 Defying the Odds – From a life-changing diagnosis to completing 30 marathons, 7 ultramarathons, and a 100K race.
🔥 Her Fighting Spirit – Using every finish line to prove the doubters wrong and show what true strength looks like.
🏆 A Voice for Inclusion – Fighting for visibility and equity for athletes with unseen disabilities.
🌍 Breaking Barriers in Sport – Named one of Sports Illustrated’s 100 most influential Black women in sports and a Root 100 honoree.
💬 Building Community – Discovering the empowering running community
🧠 Mindset & Movement – The mental resilience it takes to reclaim your story—and keep going.
Latoya’s story is proof that no matter what obstacles life throws your way, you can redefine your potential through determination, passion, grit—and the fighting spirit to prove those who don’t believe in you wrong.
📩 Have you ever been told you couldn’t do something—and proved them wrong? Drop us a comment or reach out on Instagram.
✨ Don’t forget to use the code ‘PODCAST25’ for 2 weeks free on Runna! 🏃♀️
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