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Meet Robyn
Speaker. Coach. Six Star Finisher.
Robyn Godfrey is a passionate runner, RRCA Certified Level 1 coach, speaker who began her running journey at age 47. What started as a personal effort to reclaim her health and redefine her relationship with alcohol quickly turned into a global quest—culminating in the completion of seven marathons, including the prestigious World Marathon Majors: London, Chicago, Berlin, Boston, New York, and Tokyo. 

A dedicated member of the Wilmington Road Runners Club since 2013, Robyn has coached and paced countless runners, helping others unlock their potential and push beyond perceived limits. She also volunteers with Girls on the Run, mentoring young girls as they develop confidence, resilience, and joy through movement. 

As a speaker, Robyn shares her inspiring transformation—from clumsy teenager and midlife party girl to disciplined marathoner and global adventurer. Her story is proof that it’s never too late to chase your dreams. She believes big change starts small—and in her case, it began with just 30 seconds on a treadmill. What could your 30 seconds become?


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What does it take to run the world—literally and figuratively? For Robyn Godfrey, it meant lacing up at age 47 and transforming from a midlife party girl into a six-star marathon finisher. Running the World is more than a running memoir—it’s a story of reinvention, resilience, and discovering your purpose one mile at a time. 

From the streets of Tokyo to the crowds of New York City, Robyn shares the highs and lows of chasing all six World Marathon Majors while navigating real-life challenges: her husband’s cancer, injuries, burnout, and self-doubt. With humor and honesty, she reminds us that the real victory isn’t the medal—it’s showing up, embracing the hard stuff, and choosing joy.

Running the World WECT Channel 6 Interview

obyn Godfrey joined WECT in the studio to discuss her new memoir “Running the World: A Runner’s Odyssey of Struggle and Triumph in the World Marathon Majors.” Godfrey has traveled the world to earn the title of Six Star Finisher for running in six of the world’s most iconic races. Her memoir follows her decade-long journey from being a mid-life party girl to a marathoner.

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Runner's Roundtable with Stephanie Diaz

As we age, it’s easy to think that running performance naturally declines, but the right approach to strength training can actually enhance our running and keep us injury-free. Whether you're a competitive athlete or someone simply trying to maintain an active lifestyle, strength training can be a game-changer in boosting endurance, improving posture, and maintaining muscle integrity.

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Lead Your Life Podcast with Debbie Hieser

Check out Robyn's interview with Host of "Lead Your Life" podcast, Debbie Heiser. We talk about life, running, and how it's never too late to start something new and dream big!

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Boston Marathon gets a Bonner County flair

While she was preparing for her first marathon, a friend of Godfrey’s told her about the Six Star Finisher Medal, one of the most exclusive prizes in the running world. The medal is awarded to anyone who runs all six of the World Marathon Majors in Berlin, Boston, Chicago, London, Tokyo and New York.

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The Runner's Resource Podcast

In this episode Robyn and Mike talk about how running is a metaphor for life and how transformational marathoning can be for many of us. Also about her recent book coming out called, Running the World.

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The Well-Rounded Runner: Insights for Everyday Athletes

  •  04/16/2025 04:37 PM

Ultrarunners go beyond physical endurance, facing days of extreme terrain, sleep deprivation, and mental battles that most can’t imagine. Unlike marathoners who focus on pace and PRs, ultrarunners embrace pain, let go of control, and find meaning in the journey itself. Their tight-knit, trail-based community thrives on grit, introspection, and the shared pursuit of transformation through suffering.

  •  03/31/2025 03:00 PM

Do you let your running pace define you as an individual? Is it how your identify yourself as a runner? We can allow pace to steal our bliss for running if we let it but we are overwhelmed with data and metrics that define our run as being good or not good. How can we allow ourselves to find our bliss in running and not let pace ruin it for us?

  •  03/14/2025 11:59 AM

How trail running differs from road running. Learn five key takeaways on how to understand terrain, build endurance, hill train, strength train and hydration.

  •  10/21/2024 02:14 PM

Currently, I’m researching book publishing, hooked on true crime podcasts, and enjoying Slow Horses for its sharp writing and intrigue. Join me on this journey!

  •  09/23/2024 12:00 AM

Discover how to achieve a better work-life balance through the practice of running in this insightful blog post.

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