Ali on the Run Show

Ali on the Run Show

By Ali Feller

Every week on the Ali on the Run Show, I talk with inspiring people who lead interesting lives on the run and beyond. And while running is what brings us all together, on these episodes, we're digging a little deeper. These conversations are about the decisions people have made to get where they are today, and how getting sweaty has factored in. Whether you’re on the run toward something great or away from something that’s holding you back, join me on this never-ending adventure, and let’s all pick up the pace together.

Episodes

784. Love on the Run with Dakotah & Montana Popehn

"I didn't know that this was how good a relationship could be. I didn't know how healthy relationships could be. Being with Montana is like seeing daylight." Happy Valentine's Day! In this edition of Love on the Run, we are getting to know Dakotah and Montana Popehn. They share the story of how they met, who made the first move for the first kiss, who said "I love you" first, and everything that happened next, including Montana's proposal at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games (where Dakotah finished 12th in the marathon) and their intimate wedding just one week before the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon. SPONSORS:  Vuori: Click here for 20% off your first Vuori purchase. UCAN: Click here to get a FREE UCAN Edge sample pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALI for 20% off your next UCAN order. Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
14/02/251h 18m

783. Love on the Run with Jacqueline "Cousin Jackie" Adair

“We’re unstoppable on the same team.” It's Love on the Run Week! I am not ashamed to admit that Valentine's Day is my favorite holiday. People will say it's a Hallmark holiday, or they'll say "but we should tell people we love them every day!" And OK! We totally should, I agree. But a day that's all about celebrating love? I'm so into it. The way I see it and celebrate it, it's about love is love is love is love is love is love is love. It's a heart-filled time to honor and acknowledge and appreciate all of the love in your life, whether it's a long-term romantic relationship, a one-night fling, a special friendship, your trusty barista, a favorite colleague, or a family member. In this edition of Love on the Run, I'm putting a family member of my own in the spotlight. Meet Jacqueline Adair: "Cousin Jackie!" Jackie is — you guessed it — my cousin, and she's one of my very best friends. She lives in Arlington, VA (by way of Pennsylvania), with her husband and two daughters, she works in national security, and she's a marathoner and ultramarathoner.  Jackie has played one of the biggest, most supportive roles in my life over the past few years, and I'm delighted to get to introduce her to you today. SPONSOR:  Lagoon: Click here to take Lagoon’s 2-minute sleep quiz to see which pillow is right for you. (I'm an Otter!) Use code ALI at checkout for $25 off your next Lagoon order. Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
12/02/251h 12m

782. Gabbi Jennings, Team Boss Steeplechaser

"I would just look at the clock and accept, like, 'OK, we’re running really really fast. And this is gonna be the hardest thing you’ve ever done. But if you can hold on, you’re in for a treat.'" In her first few years as a professional athlete, Gabbi Jennings has quickly earned and solidified her spot as one to watch in the 3000m Steeplechase. Last summer, she finished fourth in the steeple at the U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials — a tough spot to finish, but one that came with plenty of worthwhile and hard-earned lessons. In this conversation, the adidas-sponsored member of Team Boss talks about what she gained from that day in Eugene, and about how it inspired her goals for 2025. Last weekend, Gabbi raced the mile at the BU Terrier Classic in Boston. She finished second (behind winner Elise Cranny) in a personal best 4:25.32. Now, she's headed to New York City, where Gabbi will race the 3K at the Millrose Games. FOLLOW GABBI @the__gabs SPONSOR:  St. Jude Rock 'n' Roll Nashville: Register for the marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, 1 mile, KiDSROCK, or Doggie Dash, all taking place April 26–27, 2025 in Music City, USA! Use code ONTHERUN at checkout for $10 off your Saturday race registration.  New Balance: Click here to shop New Balance's latest releases for the season. In this episode: How Gabbi’s feeling after the BU Terrier Classic (2:00) Gabbi’s special bond with teammate Cory McGee (3:10) Gabbi recaps her 4:25.32 PB in Boston (5:55) The shortest and longest distances Gabbi is willing to race (10:00) The competitors Gabbi loves racing (17:20) Gabbi’s goals for Millrose, and what a pre-race pep talk from Coach Joe Bosshard typically entails (21:00) All about pre-race Gabbi (26:45) What Gabbi’s excited about in 2025 (31:55) Gabbi’s takeaways from the 2024 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials (34:15) Why Gabbi chose to join Team Boss (43:15) Why Gabbi chose the steeplechase (51:25) Gabbi’s plan to be fearless in 2025 (56:20) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
06/02/251h 10m

781. Chris Heuisler, Family Feud Contestant!

"It feels like I’m tapping into what I’ve always believed I should be doing." Chris Heuisler is back! Chris made his Ali on the Run Show debut on Episode 6, back in 2017. He's an actor turned National Run Concierge for Westin Hotels and Resorts turned actor again, and in this episode, the marathoner and dad of two is catching us all up on life since this episode in 2020. In addition to offering a running update, a work update, and an update on his sobriety journey, Chris is also here to do what Chris does best: talk about how he and his four siblings have been celebrating their respective 40th birthdays! Ever wondered what it's like to be a contestant on Family Feud? Chris has you covered. *Watch Chris and his siblings on Family Feud on Tuesday, February 11!* SPONSORS:  Lagoon: Click here to take Lagoon’s 2-minute sleep quiz to see which pillow is right for you. (I'm an Otter!) Use code ALI at checkout for $25 off your next Lagoon order. UCAN: Click here to get a FREE UCAN Edge sample pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALI for 20% off your next UCAN order. In this episode: How Chris has been since the last time he was on the show (4:45) How Chris has navigated the changes in his career over the past few years, and what he’s up to now (8:50) The role running plays in Chris’s life right now (16:25) Why the Heuisler siblings go big for their 40th birthday celebrations (21:00) The big plan for Chris’s sister’s 40th (30:15) The Family Feud experience (47:20) What’s next? (1:03:10) Chris’s message for anyone going through a hard time right now (1:16:45) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
30/01/251h 38m

780. Ask Ali!

"It is so fun to have a hobby that is just for fun where I do not care about the outcome. It’s awesome." Welcome to Ask Ali, a monthly series where I answer all of your questions submitted on Instagram (I'm @aliontherun1). This time around, we're covering everything from ski racing and a silly injury to a certain pro athlete's return to racing — and more. SPONSOR:  goodr: Click here and use code ALI for $5 off your next order. Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
28/01/2556m 21s

779. Erika Kemp, 2:22 Marathoner

"Kurt’s seen it and my teammates have seen it. I’ve gotten better every single week for two years straight. So the world is seeing this massive jump, but for me, it’s over 100 weeks of improvement. That’s super steady. At some point it was going to be reflected in one big performance. It didn’t happen overnight." In March 2023, Erika Kemp was gearing up to make her marathon debut. The six-time collegiate All-American and multiple-time USATF national champion was on a racing hot streak, having earned titles from the 5K up to the 20K. She had just signed with Brooks Running, and was being coached by Kurt Benninger. But, Erika insisted, she hadn't had her big, breakout, career-defining performance yet.  That changed this past weekend at the Houston Marathon. Erika finished second in 2:22:56 — and 11-minute personal best, and comfortably under the world standard. She remains the fastest American-born Black woman in the marathon. In this conversation, Erika talks about her breakout day in Houston, and about what it took to make such a massive improvement in the marathon. Plus, the advice and affirmation Erika got from Des Linden before the race, her snapshot moment from the day, and how she learned to embrace the "marathoner" title. FOLLOW ERIKA @imtinyrik SPONSOR:  St. Jude Rock 'n' Roll Nashville: Register for the marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, 1 mile, KiDSROCK, or Doggie Dash, all taking place April 26–27, 2025 in Music City, USA! Use code ONTHERUN at checkout for $10 off your Saturday race registration.  Vuori: Click here for 20% off your first Vuori purchase. In this episode: How Erika is feeling after Houston (1:50) “Erika Kemp, Marathoner” (4:30) Erika’s snapshot moment from the 2025 Houston Marathon (5:10) Erika’s time goals for Houston (8:00) How Erika has learned to trust herself on race day, and the advice she got from Des Linden before Houston (10:50) How Erika recovered physically and mentally after a DNF at the Olympic Marathon Trials last year (15:10) Why Houston? (17:10) Erika’s takeaways from her Houston training (18:00) How Erika knew Houston was going to be her day (30:15) Why Erika ran the race with her friend, Jonas Hampton (34:50) What Erika eats the night before a marathon, and what her morning routine is like (38:00) What Erika was hoping to get out of Houston (43:00) What it felt like standing on the start line (45:40) Erika recaps her Houston Marathon experience (46:45) How Erika celebrated (57:30) A look at Erika’s 2025 racing calendar (1:01:45) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
23/01/251h 6m

778. Allie Ostrander, Professional Runner for Oiselle

"It was horrible and wonderful at the same time." Ali and Allie on the run! Professional track, trail, and road runner Allie Ostrander returns to the Ali on the Run Show today to talk about signing with Oiselle, and about her goals for her 2025 racing season. Allie will be making her half marathon debut at the Mesa Half Marathon in just a few weeks, and in this episode she talks about why she's intrigued by the distance, and what she hopes to accomplish in 13.1 miles. Plus, her reflections on her first injury-free year since 2019, what it's like being a full-time runner and content creator (subscribe to her YouTube channel and get this girl to 100K!), and her advice on how to be a better downhill runner on the trails. SPONSORS:  The Eugene Marathon: Register for the Eugene Marathon (April 27, 2025) and save $10 with code ONTHERUN. UCAN: Click here to get a FREE UCAN Edge sample pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALI for 20% off your next UCAN order. In this episode: Why Allie doesn’t run on Sundays (2:25) What Allie can share about her 2025 racing calendar (7:45) Allie’s goals for her half marathon debut (16:45) All about Allie’s decision to sign with Oiselle (19:45) Allie’s goals for 2025 (24:00) Allie’s advice for how to be a better trail runner (25:45) What it took to have an injury-free year for the first time in five years (31:20) How Allie sees the business of running (38:40) How Allie learned to reframe failure (48:30) What Allie would say to her 16-year-old self, and her future self (50:45) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
16/01/251h 14m

777. Nell Rojas, on Life Lately

"Take away the paces. Take away the expectations. And approach every single interval or every single mile like you’re listening to your body and understanding that this isn’t an exterior thing you’re doing for someone or to achieve something. It’s you inside, and that’s all that matters." It's been a hard year and a half for Nell Rojas. The Nike-sponsored professional athlete had a speedy ascent in the world of marathoning. She won the 2019 Grandma's Marathon, and was the top American woman at the 2021 and 2022 Boston Marathons. In this conversation, Nell explains what's been going on with her mind and body recently. She talks about where her fitness is at these days, and about her spring marathon plans. (This just in: Nell will, in fact, be racing this year's Boston Marathon.) Plus: Nell's takeaways from the 2024 Olympic Marathon Trials, her foray into voice lessons, and her story about "the most nervous she's ever been." Nell — a running coach herself, with more than 50 athletes on her current roster — lives in Boulder, CO, where she is coached by her father, Ric Rojas. SPONSOR:  St. Jude Rock 'n' Roll Nashville: Register for the marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, 1 mile, KiDSROCK, or Doggie Dash, all taking place April 26–27, 2025 in Music City, USA! Use code ONTHERUN at checkout for $10 off your Saturday race registration.    In this episode: Nell’s take on New Year’s Resolutions (2:00) How Nell spends her days — and what her ideal date entails (4:00) What Nell’s loving right now (9:45) All about Nell’s workout today (15:45) An update on Nell’s health (17:30) How Nell is feeling on the run (33:10) What Nell is excited about right now (37:10) Nell’s takeaways from the 2024 Marathon Trials (41:45) Why Nell decided to take singing lessons (44:40) The one exercise Nell says all runners should be doing, and Nell's advice to all spring marathoners (48:50) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
09/01/2556m 16s

776. The 2025 State of the Ali on the Run Show

"There will be more sunshine. You just keep going. It’s not always going to suck. I promise." It's tradition: Happy New Year, and welcome to the annual State of the Ali on the Run Show episode! In this solo episode, I'm recapping 2024 — the personal highs and lows, the professional highs and lows, and the beauty and chaos in between all of it. Last year, the Ali on the Run Show surpassed 23 million downloads. There were 92 episodes of the show with 63 guests (40 first-timers, and 33 recurring and returning guests), plus 14 solo episodes. (The guest with the most podcast appearances in 2024: Nikki Hiltz, of course!) THANK YOU for being here for the rollercoaster ride. Let's have some fun in 2025! (Admittedly, I forgot to record the section of this episode that is, traditionally, "My goals for the year." Should I take that as some kind of sign?) SPONSOR:  UCAN: Click here to get a FREE UCAN Edge sample pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), including the new Mocha + Caffeine gel and the Chocolate gel. (My dream!) Then, use code ALI for 20% off your next UCAN order. In this episode: The 2024 Ali on the Run Show by the numbers (2:20) My 2024 personal and professional highlight reel (22:20) Revisiting my 2024 goals (57:20) Looking forward on the Ali on the Run Show (1:02:00) The 2025 Ali on the Run Show mission statement (1:10:35) Answering listener questions about the show — and more (1:13:25) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
03/01/251h 40m

775. A Holiday Message from Ali

I love you. I appreciate you. In this short solo episode, I'm wishing you the happiest holidays and reflecting a bit. I'm delighted to report that I'm heading into 2025 with a renewed sense of self, and a lot of joy, happiness, and peace. I wish the same for you. And if you're not there right now, that's OK. The sun will come out tomorrow, next week, next month, next year — whenever you're ready for it. You've got this. (You're doing great!) SPONSOR:  UCAN: Click here to get a FREE UCAN Edge sample pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), including the new Mocha + Caffeine gel and the Chocolate gel. (My dream!) Then, use code ALI for 20% off your next UCAN order. Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
24/12/2414m 38s

774. Lee Glandorf, Sports Marketer & Creator of The Sweat Lookbook

"I mean, it's Taylor Swift Girlhood 101." Lee Glandorf is a lifelong athlete. The former Yale University rower turned marathoner has also had a lifelong passion for fashion. So it makes perfect sense that Lee's latest endeavor is the launch of The Sweat Lookbook, a weekly newsletter that covers the intersection of sports and style. In this conversation, Lee shares her 2024 hits and misses, from BFF-inspired twinning sets at road races to surprising collaborations between big brands. Plus, she talks about how running — and fashion — have factored into her life during her recent pregnancy and now, with a six-month-old boy (Casper!) at home. (Listen to Lee's first episode of the Ali on the Run Show here.) FOLLOW LEE @leeglandorf SPONSOR:  New Balance: Click here to shop New Balance's latest releases for the season. In this episode: Lee offers a life update, on the run and beyond (4:00) Lee’s experience running during pregnancy and postpartum (7:20) Why Lee decided to launch The Sweat Lookbook newsletter (11:00) Lee’s favorite fashion-forward athletes to follow (17:00) If you could represent any brand, based solely off their pro kits, who would you choose? (22:00) What Lee sees as the emerging trends in running (25:15) Why are we still putting removable pads in sports bras?! (29:30) The evolution of major marathon weekend programming and activation culture (32:40) Why is everything so expensive? (41:00) Lee’s take on run crew culture, and the intersection of run crews and fashion (44:00) The biggest fashion hits and misses of 2024 (46:25) Lee’s current running outfit of choice (59:25) Lee's Running Outfit: New Balance RC Short 3” Tracksmith Strata Short Tracksmith Brighton Base Layer Everyone Watches Women’s Sports Tee Sports Romance hat Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
19/12/241h 8m

773. Emily Saul, Sports Psychology Coach, on End-of-Year Anxiety & New Year Goal Setting

"If we can move from a place of fear to a place of curiosity — from a place of resisitance to a place of learning — we’ll get a lot farther. We’ll enjoy the process a lot more if we can be in the space of learning and curiosity rather than fear and resistance." Fan favorite Emily Saul returns to the Ali on the Run Show to hold all of our hands as we navigate end-of-year stress and navigate new-year anxieties. Emily is a licensed mental health counselor, sport psychology coach, and founder of E Saul Movement. She’s a former Division-1 collegiate rower, she’s a lifelong athlete, she’s a many-time marathoner, and she’s a TEDxBoston speaker. FOLLOW EMILY @emilysaulboston SPONSOR:  New Balance: Click here to shop New Balance's latest releases for the season. In this episode: Why you should listen to Emily’s advice (6:20) Emily’s advice for how to handle end-of-the-year anxiety, and the comparison trap of it all (11:00) Why Emily says we all need to get off the “hedonic treadmill” (23:45) How to approach goal setting in the new year (32:45) “I’m afraid to push myself too hard” (43:10) “It’s cold and dark and I can’t get myself up and out the door” (1:07:50) Emily on the Ali on the Run Show: Beyond the Run with Emily Saul, Marathon Mentality Q&A Part I Beyond the Run with Emily Saul, Marathon Mentality Q&A Part II Beyond the Run with Emily Saul, Marathon Mentality Q&A Part III LIVE at the Boston Marathon with Emily Saul & Anoush Arakelian Beyond the Run with Dr. Ian Nurse & Emily Saul Emily Saul, Co-Leader of November Project Boston Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
18/12/241h 29m

772. Emily Palmer, Investigative Crime Reporter & Marathoner

"I couldn’t be just an observer or a reader. I had to be this person that could see everything and find the story." Emily Palmer's work is intense. As an investigative crime reporter who has worked for the New York Times and People Magazine, and whose work has appeared in the Boston Globe, ProPublica, Cosmopolitan, and Elle, Emily has spent a great deal of time at crime scenes, in courtrooms, and even in Mexico with members of El Chapo's cartel. In this conversation, Emily talks about how and why she has pursued a life of crime — covering crime, that is. She explains her approach to how she does her job, talks about the importance of empathy, and gets into the role running plays during her most exhausting and overwhelming work days. *Content warning: This episode includes stories and descriptions of violence, including violence against women and children.* SPONSORS:  goodr: Click here and use code ALI for $5 off your next order. UCAN: Click here to get a FREE UCAN Edge sample pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), including the new Mocha + Caffeine gel and the Chocolate gel. (My dream!) Then, use code ALI for 20% off your next UCAN order. In this episode: What running looks like for Emily right now, one month post-NYC Marathon (3:20) What Young Emily was like (11:10) How Emily became an investigative crime reporter (16:15) What it’s like being called to a crime scene (24:20) On feeling unsafe on the job (36:00) Investigative journalism vs. true crime (40:15) The stories Emily is proudest of (45:30) On being a “criminal apologist” (1:07:40) Emily's shout-out on Brooklyn Nine-Nine (1:13:15) How, when, and why Emily became a runner (1:15:40) Emily's hopes, dreams, and goals on the run and at work (1:21:00) For more from Emily: Emily's first piece for the New York Times Emily's first New York Times byline Emily's Carlos Vega story for the New York Times Emily's profile of El Chapo's wife (and what she calls her favorite story) Emily's People magazine cover story Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
12/12/241h 28m

771. Sara Hall's 2024 in Review

"I felt really relieved and happy and proud, and just so thankful that I took a chance on myself and chose to keep believing in myself." Sara Hall just ran her fourth — and fastest — marathon of 2024. At the Valencia Marathon, Sara ran 2:23:45, smashing her own American Masters Marathon Record by three minutes, and finishing tenth overall. From the Marathon Trials to Boston to Chicago to Valencia, today Sara returns to the Ali on the Run Show for a year-end reflective. Plus, what Sara's excited about in 2025. SPONSORS:  Sidekick: Click here to get 15% off any recovery tool. Lagoon: Click here to take Lagoon’s 2-minute sleep quiz to see which pillow is right for you. (Emma Bates and I are both Otters!) Use code ALI at checkout for $25 off your next Lagoon order. In this episode: Where in the world is Sara Hall? (2:20) How Sara is feeling after running four marathons this year (5:00) What it took for Sara to run her fastest marathon of the year (17:00) How Sara regained her strength and confidence after the Boston Marathon (22:15) Sara reflects on the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials Marathon (30:30) Sara’s favorite memories from the 2024 Boston Marathon (32:40) How Sara remembers the 2024 Chicago Marathon (34:10) Why Sara wanted to run the 2024 Valencia Marathon (36:45) What’s next for Sara? (48:20) All about Coach Sara (51:45) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
10/12/2458m 54s

770. Meghann Featherstun's 2024 in Review

"We all have fears in life. We all have things that hold us back from doing some really cool stuff. But I kept reminding myself, 'Meghann, this is the opportunity of a lifetime. You can hear those fears, but you’re going to push them aside and you’re going to figure this out.'" Fan favorite sports dietitian Meghann Featherstun returns to the Ali on the Run Show today for her 2024 in review, including the highs (London!), the lows (none come to mind!), the group runs (O-H-I-O!), and the completion of her Abbott Six-Star journey.  FOLLOW MEGHANN @featherstonenutrition SPONSOR:  New Balance: Click here to shop New Balance's latest releases for the season. Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
05/12/2459m 53s

769. Jenny Simpson's 2024 TCS New York City Marathon & Great World Race Recaps

"I hope that through my work, people saw my life." With a legendary 14-year career on the track and on the roads, professional 1500m runner and miler Jenny Simpson decided earlier this year that she was ready to retire. After spending 2024 diving into the world of marathoning, Jenny announced that she would run the TCS New York City Marathon as her final professional race.  Then, after crossing the finish line in 2:31:54 and settling onto the couch with a bowl of ice cream (Blue Bell mint chocolate chip), Jenny got an invitation — and an immediate jolt off that couch. Instead of heading into retirement, Jenny embarked on The Great World Race, running seven marathons on seven continents in seven days.   Up next: Jenny and Jason (and their two dogs) are packing up the Winnebago and spending the next year on a 50-state Run USA tour. In this supersized, two-hour episode, Jenny talks about all of it, and shares her reflections on her legacy in the sports. FOLLOW JENNY & JASON'S RUN USA TOUR @JENNYANDJASONRUNUSA AND ON YOUTUBE. SPONSORS:  Vuori: Click here for 20% off your first Vuori purchase. Lagoon: Click here to take Lagoon’s 2-minute sleep quiz to see which pillow is right for you. (Emma Bates and I are both Otters!) Use code ALI at checkout for $25 off your next Lagoon order. UCAN: Click here to get a FREE UCAN Edge sample pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALI for 20% off your next UCAN order. In this episode: How Jenny is feeling after a 10-marathon year (2:20) Jenny’s decision to race the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon, and to make it her last professional race (8:30) What Jenny hopes her legacy will be (14:55) Jenny recaps her New York City Marathon (23:10) On getting the invitation to run The Great World Race, just days after finishing the New York City Marathon (53:30) “It’s as hard as you think it is” (1:02:10) Jenny recaps each day of The Great World Race (1:05:50) What’s next for Jenny Simpson? (1:46:45) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
29/11/241h 58m

768. Tiara Williams, Host of "Real Talk with Tee"

"I’m living the dream, being who I am, truly and authentically. I can’t complain at all. It’s not even work." Tiara Williams is a self-proclaimed "little track nerd." The creator, journalist, broadcaster, and in-stadium announcer is the host of "Real Talk with Tee," and she's become a fan and athlete favorite for her genuine and insightful post-race interviews (that often involve dancing and laughing). Whether she's behind the mic, behind the camera, on the mic, or on camera, Tee brings a lightness to her reporting that puts athletes at ease. In this conversation, the former heptathlete talks about her passion for the sport and its athletes, and about how she has built "Real Talk" to what it is today, including stints at multiple World Championships, the 2024 Paris Olympics, international Diamond League meets, Athlos, and more. Plus, what it's like being one of the only Black women in the mixed zone, and where Tee hopes to go from here. FOLLOW TEE @_realtalkwithtee SPONSORS:  Volvo Cars: Click here to get an exclusive offer on a Volvo purchase or lease. (I'm completely obsessed with the XC90!) Lagoon: Click here to take Lagoon’s 2-minute sleep quiz to see which pillow is right for you. (Emma Bates and I are both Otters!) Use code ALI at checkout for $25 off your next Lagoon order. UCAN: Click here to get a FREE UCAN Edge sample pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALI for 20% off your next UCAN order. In this episode: What Tee was up to at The Running Event, and how she describes her job and role in the running industry (2:10) On staying authentic while building a career and brand (4:00) All about Tee’s childhood, what she was like growing up, and how she got into running and sports (4:45) How Tee got started in sports journalism (11:20) The evolution of Real Talk with Tee (18:50) What it was like interviewing Shericka Jackson at the Paris Olympics, and what it was like seeing that interview in Sprint Season 2 (27:10) How Tee has found her way in the mixed zone (29:30) On being intimidated by certain athletes (47:10) What’s next for Tee? (51:20) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
26/11/241h 8m

767. Ask Ali!

"I think it would shock a lot of people to see just how hard I go for The Lonely Goatherd from The Sound of Music. That yodeling, wow." Welcome to Ask Ali, where I answer all of your questions submitted on Instagram (I'm @aliontherun1). This time around, we're covering everything from life lately and health stuff to the pros and cons of working for myself, what I'm watching lately, the music that got me through 2024, and so much more. SPONSOR:  New Balance: Click here to shop New Balance's latest releases for the season. Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
23/11/241h 11m

766. Christine Thorn Fischer, Stage-4 Breast Cancer Survivor & 3:09 Marathoner

"You’re so much more than just somebody who has survived cancer. And also...you’re somebody who has survived cancer! Figuring out that new identity is an interesting thing to navigate." At 28 years old, Christine Thorn Fischer was a happy, healthy, elite-level steeplechasing, elementary school teacher. Then, she found a lump in her breast. Christine was diagnosed with stage four invasive ductal carcinoma — breast cancer — that spread to her spine and sacrum. Suddenly, instead of dreaming about her next race on the track, Christine was undergoing intense treatment including eight rounds of chemotherapy, radiation, immunotherapy, and hormone therapy. In this conversation, Christine — who is married to professional marathoner Reed Fischer — talks about her diagnosis and the days, weeks, and months that followed. She talks about her experience with scalp cooling to preserve her hair during treatment, about the worst day of her life, and about what it was like learning that she might die within a few years.  Not only did Christine get a "no signs of disease" report from her most recent scans, she is living. Christine is officially back on the run, and just ran her first marathon — the TCS New York City Marathon — a few weeks ago, conquering the course in 3:09:52 FOLLOW CHRISTINE @c_thorn31 SPONSORS:  Volvo Cars: Click here to get an exclusive offer on a Volvo purchase or lease. (I'm completely obsessed with the XC90!) Lagoon: Click here to take Lagoon’s 2-minute sleep quiz to see which pillow is right for you. (Emma Bates and I are both Otters!) Use code ALI at checkout for $25 off your next Lagoon order. UCAN: Click here to get a FREE UCAN Edge sample pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALI for 20% off your next UCAN order. In this episode: Christine reflects on running the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon (5:45) On being a “cancer survivor” (11:40) What Christine was needing when she went on a Boarding for Breast Cancer retreat (13:50) All about Christine’s breast cancer diagnosis and the days, weeks, and months that followed (19:45) Christine recounts the worst day of her life (34:00) Christine’s advice on how to support someone going through a cancer diagnosis and treatment (44:50) What Christine recalls as the hardest parts of her cancer journey (50:00) Christine’s decision to do cold capping during chemotherapy (59:40) On reaching the light at the end of the cancer tunnel (1:07:45) How Christine’s perspective on fear has changed over the past two years (1:16:20) Why Christine wanted to run the New York City Marathon after completing cancer treatment (1:17:50) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
21/11/241h 33m

765. Emma Grace Hurley, 1:08:26 Half Marathoner

"I am healthily afraid of the marathon. It looks very painful!" Emma Grace Hurley made a lot of big life changes this year. She moved from Atlanta to Indianapolis. She changed sponsors. She changed teams. And this weekend, it all paid off, as Emma Grace made her 13.1-mile debut at the Indy Monumental Half Marathon, finishing in 1:08:26, setting a course record, and winning the race by nearly two minutes. After a long season filled with second- and third-place finishes, this was Emma Grace's first big career win. In this conversation, the Asics-sponsored professional distance runner and member of Heartland Track Club talks about her approach to this year, her big dreams for next year, and what she plans to do about all of her Marathon FOMO. SPONSORS:  goodr: Click here and use code ALI for $5 off your next order. Sidekick: Click here to get 15% off any recovery tool. In this episode: How Emma Grace is feeling after making her half-marathon debut (2:40) On Emma Grace’s decision to make her half debut (6:10) Emma Grace’s goals and hopes for her first half (13:30) What it felt like to win the Indy Monumental Half Marathon (27:10) Emma Grace’s third-place finish at the Abbott Dash to the Finish 5K (30:30) Why Emma Grace loves to race, and which events top her highlight reel from the year (35:15) Emma Grace talks about all of the big life changes she’s embraced over the past year (45:30) A day in the life of Emma Grace Hurley (53:20) What Emma Grace was like as a kid, and how she got into running (57:00) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
14/11/241h 8m

764. My 2024 TCS New York City Marathon Weekend Recap

"We go to bed too late, we wake up too early, we don’t eat enough, and we have an awesome time." It was a New York City Marathon to remember. It was one of the best weekends of my life, and certainly the greatest weekend of my career. I hosted two live shows (one with Gabby Thomas and New Balance at Carnegie Hall, and one at Volvo Studio Manhattan with Keira D'Amato), I was on the ESPN and ABC broadcasts on race day, and I was on top of the world the entire time. This is my exhaustive recap of every step. SPONSORS:  Vuori: Click here for 20% off your first Vuori purchase. The Eugene Marathon: Register for the Eugene Marathon (April 27, 2025) and save $10 with code ONTHERUN. UCAN: Click here to get a FREE UCAN Edge sample pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALI for 20% off your next UCAN order. In this episode: Friday: the Carnegie Hall live show with Gabby Thomas, a delicious dinner at Nobu, and a sleepover with Keira D’Amato (3:40) Saturday: a morning run in Central Park, a Volvo live show with Keira, an afternoon of broadcast rehearsals — sort of — and an evening of arm wrestling with friends (36:00) Sunday: the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon, and a fun night out (1:00:00) Monday: time to go home (1:34:00) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
07/11/241h 42m

763. LIVE with Keira D'Amato at Volvo Studio Manhattan

"This is where the magic happens." It's an Ali and Keira live show! (The fourth Ali and Keira D'Amato live show, if you're keeping track!) Thank you so much to Volvo Cars USA for hosting us in their gorgeous Manhattan studio space for some fun, some silliness, some singing, and some sandwiches, and thank you to everyone who joined us for a fun morning the day before the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon.  SPONSOR: VOLVO CARS: New sponsor alert! Click here to get an exclusive offer on a Volvo purchase or lease. (I'm completely obsessed with the XC90!) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
06/11/241h 28m

762. LIVE in NYC with Gabby Thomas, Presented by New Balance

"I had to trick myself into believing that I could win a gold medal." Career highlight. Life highlight. Welcome to Ali on the Run Show LIVE with Gabby Thomas, presented by New Balance, held at Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall in New York City, two days before the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon. (What a big sentence!)  Gabby Thomas is a three-time Olympic gold medalist, and an Olympic silver and bronze medalist. She's a 200m specialist with a Harvard University degree in Neurobiology and a Masters in Public Health from the University of Texas. She is one of the starts of the Netflix documentary Sprint, and Sprint Season 2, out next week. Gabby was the grand marshal at this year's New York City Marathon, and, allegedly, she makes a great salad. Biggest THANK YOU to the New Balance team (Kristen, James, Sean, Summer, and so many more), the Mirror team, and the team at Carnegie Hall. This live podcast audio was recorded by Noriko Okabe. The pre-show musicians (enjoy the opening rendition of "Shake It Off!") were Mikhail Romanov and Galina Romanova. FOLLOW GABBY @gabbythomas SPONSOR: New Balance. Click here to shop New Balance’s latest releases for the season. (The SuperComp Trainer is my favorite daily shoe, and I race in the SC Elite v4!) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
05/11/241h 5m

761. Rad Lopez, Peloton Instructor & Marathoner

"I do everything that I do as if I literally, truly love it." Rad Lopez grew up in the Bronx. He was raised by a single mom who "didn't have much," but who made magic happen for her children every day. Rad used to work at a gym in the Bronx — cleaning toilets, towels, and locker rooms, not coaching or training — and would look out at the runners on New York City Marathon day. He said one day, that would be him. Spoiler: check! Today, Rad Lopez is a Peloton instructor and Nike-sponsored athlete who made his 26.2-mile debut last year at the Chicago Marathon. He was intrigued enough that he ran his second marathon, the New York City Marathon, one month later. This weekend, Rad will run the TCS New York City Marathon for the second time. In this episode, he talks about how training has gone, about his "victim vs. underdog" mentality, and about why you should do things scared. FOLLOW RAD @radichell SPONSORS: VOLVO CARS: New sponsor alert! Click here to get an exclusive offer on a Volvo purchase or lease. (I'm completely obsessed with the XC90!) Sidekick: Click here to get 15% off any recovery tool. In this episode: “How did today’s run go, Rad?” (2:25) Rad recaps his day at the Bronx 10 Mile (3:50) Rad’s take on the running community (6:25) Why Rad wanted to run this year’s TCS New York City Marathon (8:35) What Rad’s marathon training has been like (11:00) Rad’s history with the NYC Marathon (13:30) How Rad became a runner (19:00) Why Rad wanted to run his first marathon (21:45) Rad remembers his first marathon finish line (32:00) Rad’s goals for this year’s NYC Marathon (35:10) What Rad’s childhood was like (42:45) Where Young Rad found inspiration, and the difference between a victim mentality and an underdog mentality (50:00) How Rad got the Peloton job (55:45) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
01/11/241h 8m

760. Everything You Need to Know About the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon

"At a marathon finish line — especially this marathon finish line — you see the best of humanity." Every year on the first Sunday of November, more than 50,000 runners, 10,000 volunteers, and two million spectators will descend on the five boroughs for one reason: the TCS New York City Marathon. This episode is your unofficial guide to the iconic 26.2-mile race. Two and a half jam-packed hours of New York City Marathon-related information. And this episode isn’t just for the marathoners: We have tips for spectators, a breakdown of how to get into the race in the future, and general advice for marathon-day fueling and hydrating. As for my New York City Marathon love affair: This race is my Super Bowl, my Christmas, my birthday, Valentine’s Day, my favorite day of the year. It was the first marathon I ever watched, back in 2008, when I went out to cheer for a coworker who was running the race. (Thanks for the inspiration, Therese!) I’ve run it three times — in 2013, 2014, and 2016 — and volunteered once, in 2015, at a fluid station in Brooklyn. In 2017, I cheered on “First and Fifth,” and in 2018, at three weeks postpartum, going to the New York City Marathon was my first outing since having a baby. I sat in the grandstands as Shalane Flanagan finished third, and pumped in a “fancy” (you know, the nice kind!) finish line porta potty. Then, in 2019, I got the best seat in the house for the first time: New York City Marathon finish line announcer. After announcing at the finish and at the Finish Line After Dark in 2019, 2021, and 2022, last year I made my NYC TV debut. I joined the broadcast talent team as a reporter on the international feed, and was featured on the WABC7 local broadcast. This year: They're putting me on TV again! In addition to hosting two live shows during New York City Marathon weekend, on race day I'll be part of the ESPN2 and WABC7 broadcasts as a finish line reporter, and I'll return to the finish line for the 3–5 PM broadcast on ABC. Let’s have some fun! SPONSORS:  goodr: Click here and use code ALI for $5 off your next order. UCAN: Click here to get a FREE UCAN Edge sample pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), including the new Mocha + Caffeine gel and the Chocolate gel. (My dream!) Then, use code ALI for 20% off your next UCAN order. In this episode: TCS New York City Marathon race director Ted Metellus talks about why he’s excited for this year’s TCS New York City Marathon (5:15) Pre-race questions: how to get in, how to handle feeling overwhelmed by logistics, and how to watch this year’s race (28:30) What you need to know about getting to the start line in Staten Island, and what to do once you’re there (36:30) What to know about the New York City Marathon course (59:20) New York City Marathon course strategy (and a pep talk!) with Peloton instructor and 2:32 marathoner Becs Gentry (1:12:40) Welcome to the New York City Marathon finish line — and what happens once you cross it (1:54:00) What to know about spectating at the New York City Marathon (1:59:00) You did it! Now what? (2:05:00) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
30/10/242h 17m

759. My 2024 Chicago Marathon Weekend Recap

"I just kept picturing kindness and all these people that I knew would show up for me, and I wanted to show up for them. And for you. And for myself, frankly." I returned to Chicago for the second time, and it was awesome. In this episode, I'm recapping all of the action from Chicago Marathon weekend, including the Abbott Chicago 5K, the New Balance live show, and, of course, race day. Plus, all the social stuff, an architecture tour, and a meaningful moment on the lakefront. SPONSOR: New Balance. Click here to shop New Balance’s latest releases for the season. (The SuperComp Trainer is my favorite daily shoe, and I ran the Abbott Chicago 5K in the SC Elite v4!) In this episode: All about my role at this year’s Chicago Marathon (1:30) Thursday: travel day! (8:50) Friday: a morning walk and run, a meaningful lakefront encounter, a press conference, an architecture tour, and a girls night (14:00) Saturday: the Abbott Chicago 5K and a live show with Emily Birthday Girl Sisson, Emma Coburn, and Joe Bosshard (36:50) Sunday: Chicago Marathon day! (57:30) Monday: homeward bound (1:19:15) Listener Q&A (1:21:45) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
26/10/241h 39m

758. Matt Centrowitz, Olympic Gold Medalist & Marathoner

"I hate to admit it, but I’m already kinda looking forward to the next one." Matthew Centrowitz is best known as the 2016 Olympic gold medalist in the men's 1500m. But that's not what we're talking about today! Today, Matt makes his Ali on the Run Show debut in the wake of making his marathon debut! Matt ran the Chicago Marathon as an official pacer, and this is his official race recap. Matt paced a group of American women including Keira D'Amato, Betsy Saina, and Emma Bates, ultimately finishing in 2:24:36. In this episode, Matt shares all, from the pre-race meetings and logistical learnings to what exactly happened at 37K. (Up next for Matt: Dad Mode! His wife is pregnant and they are expecting their first child next month.) FOLLOW MATT @mgcentro SPONSORS: VOLVO CARS: New sponsor alert! Click here to get an exclusive offer on a Volvo purchase or lease. (I'm completely obsessed with the XC90!) UCAN: Click here to get a FREE UCAN training essentials pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALI for 20% off your next UCAN order. In this episode: How Matt is feeling post-marathon (2:30) How Matt celebrated his 35th birthday (4:00) In summary: How was Matt’s first marathon? (6:35) Matt talks about all the pre-race logistics (11:25) How Matt ended up training for — and running — a marathon (28:00) How Matt got the job of Chicago Marathon Pacer (41:45) What the start line was like (48:00) The pressure of pacing (53:15) How Matt’s race played out (56:20) On the camaraderie of American women distance runners (1:03:30) How Matt felt after the race (1:18:10) What’s next for Matt (1:23:35) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
24/10/241h 34m

757. Jess Hull, Olympic 1500m Silver Medalist & 2000m World Record Holder

"Both of us had that on our mind in the last lap of the Olympic 1500 Final: 'We’re not going to be going home empty handed today.'" Jessica Hull has had a heck of a year. The Australian middle-distance runner ran a massive personal best in the 1500 meters (3:50.83), won Silver at the Olympics in the 1500, broke the World Record in the 2000m, and, in total, earned 15 podium finishes during her racing season. In this conversation, Jess shares her highs and lows from the year, and talks about what it's like being part of the women's 1500m community right now. She talks about The Faith Effect, and about why lining up next to Faith Kipyegon is the best thing for the sport. Plus, what's coming up for Jess, and why she decided to sign with Grand Slam Track. FOLLOW JESS @jessicaahull SPONSOR: UCAN: Click here to get a FREE UCAN training essentials pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALI for 20% off your next UCAN order. In this episode: <!-- [if !supportLists]-->How Jess is spending her off-season (2:30) How Jess was feeling at the end of her season (5:10) Jess talks about her preferred style of racing (8:30) Jess reflects on 2024 (12:00) Whether Jess feels pressure heading into 2025, and the advice she got from Ashton Eaton about how to handle pressure (14:00) What led to Jess’s breakout year (20:05) On being the first Australian woman to medal in the 1500m (24:40) What Jess’s homecoming was like after winning silver (29:35) On the wholesomeness of the women’s 1500m (31:45) What it’s like racing Faith Kipyegon (37:55) How Jess deals with pre-race nerves (45:50) Olympic rings tattoo talk (49:55) What’s next? (52:20) Why Jess signed with Grand Slam Track (54:00) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
22/10/241h 15m

756. LIVE in Chicago with Emily Sisson (+ Two Surprise Guests)

You never quite know what might happen at a live event, and this one took all kinds of twists and turns. From a snake-sitting story to a mid-show birthday cupcake singalong to two very special surprise guests, Ali on the Run Show LIVE in Chicago with Emily Sisson was one to remember. (Listen to our last live show here.) Biggest thanks to New Balance and Fleet Feet Chicago for making it all happen. FOLLOW EMILY @em_sisson_ SPONSOR: New Balance. Click here to shop New Balance’s latest releases for the season. (The SuperComp Trainer is my favorite daily shoe, and I ran the Abbott Chicago 5K in the SC Elite v4!) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
17/10/241h 18m

755. Phoebe Robinson, Comedian, Author, Writer, Producer, Marathoner

"Now that I’m free of that relationship, who am I now? I needed to know this new version of myself. So I started doing things I’ve always been like, 'Huh, maybe I want to try this, maybe I want to do that.' I was like, 'Why don’t I just give running a go?' I'd always see people in Prospect Park doing the loop, and I was always like, 'I want to be one of those people who’s doing that!'" Phoebe Robinson knows fun. She's a stand-up comedian, writer, producer, actress, and host and star of Two Dope Queens (the podcast and the show). She's the author of the best-selling You Can't Touch My Hair and Everything's Trash. And she moderated Michelle Obama's Becoming book tour in five different cities. So what's fun for Phoebe right now? Running, of course! In this episode, Phoebe talks about how and why she became a runner just one year ago. Phoebe ran her first marathon, the Boston Marathon, earlier this year, and is currently training for the New York City Marathon. Plus: Phoebe's takes on turning 40, her friendship with Bono, and Sex and the City.  FOLLOW PHOEBE @dopequeenpheebs SPONSORS: The Eugene Marathon: Register for the Eugene Marathon (April 27, 2025) and save $10 with code ONTHERUN. Lagoon: Click here to take Lagoon’s 2-minute sleep quiz to see which pillow is right for you. (Emma Bates and I are both Otters!) Use code ALI at checkout for 15% off your order. In this episode: How it feels to be a marathoner (2:30) How it feels to have just turned 40 (4:00) What Phoebe is watching right now (16:00) What Phoebe used to want to be when she grew up (19:55) What hasn’t Phoebe done? (23:45) What it was like moderating Michelle Obama’s Becoming book tour (28:15) Phoebe talks running! (32:55) Phoebe looks back on her first half marathon (45:45) How becoming a marathoner has changed Phoebe’s life (51:05)] How running has worked its way into Phoebe’s work (57:15) Phoebe’s goals for the 2024 New York City Marathon (59:30) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
15/10/241h 17m

754. Yared Nuguse, Olympic Bronze Medalist

"You really let it loose, and then kinda black out, and then all of a sudden you’re a bronze medalist." We've got The Goose! Yared Nuguse isn't just one of the fastest men in the world — he's also one of the most loved, and in this conversation you'll quickly see exactly why. Yared is a professional runner who is sponsored by On and specializes in the 1500m and the mile. (He has dreams of running a mile world record.) Here, we're talking about how winning Olympic Bronze this summer in the 1500m in Paris changed Yared's life, and about what he's been up to since. Plus, the World Indoor Silver Medalist (in the 3000m) and two-time Zurich Diamond League champion (in the 1500m) talks about his love for his pet tortoise, Tyro, and Taylor Swift. Living for the hope of it all, indeed! FOLLOW YARED @yaredthegoose SPONSORS: The Eugene Marathon: Register for the Eugene Marathon (April 27, 2025) and save $10 with code ONTHERUN. UCAN: Click here to get a FREE UCAN training essentials pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALI for 20% off your next UCAN order. In this episode: What the off-season looks like for Yared, and how he reflects on the 2024 racing season (2:00) Yared’s take on all that 1500m trash talk (4:55) What it was like having two American men on the 1500m podium (12:30) Has life changed since becoming an Olympic medalist? (16:00) The Yared Effect (17:40) Yared’s passion for orthodontia (19:40) Yared’s running lately (26:05) Yared Nuguse, Ryan Crouser, and the art of Olympic pin collecting and trading (27:15) TAYLOR SWIFT TALK! (33:15) All about Tyro (52:20) On Olympic dreams — or lack thereof — and what Yared still wants to do (57:30) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
10/10/241h 12m

753. Betsy Saina, 2:19 Marathoner & 2024 USATF 25K Champion

"Sometimes a short build up can do a miracle. So I’m hoping for the miracle in Chicago!" In a stacked field of elite runners, Betsy Saina is absolutely one to watch at this weekend's Chicago Marathon. Betsy is a 2:19 marathoner — a time that makes her the third-fastest American woman marathoner (behind Emily Sisson and Keira D'Amato). She's a 2016 Olympian who competed in the 10,000m, and she's the 2024 USATF 25K Champion and women-only American record holder in that distance. She's a three-time NCAA champion who ran at Iowa State University, and she currently lives and trains primarily in Kenya. In this conversation, Betsy — who is a mom to three-year-old Kalya — talks about how she's feeling heading into the Chicago Marathon. She talks about the fall earlier this year that derailed her training and set her back several weeks, and about how she's come back from a DNF at the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials. Plus, whether or not she's planning to go for an American Record in Chicago, what it's like training alongside Joyciline Kepkosgei, and more. Running Chicago? Here's everything you need to know. FOLLOW BETSY @sainabetsy SPONSOR:  Vuori: Click here for 20% off your first Vuori purchase. What you’ll get on this episode: How Betsy was feeling a few weeks before the Chicago Marathon, and what motherhood looks like lately (2:40) What Betsy’s Chicago Marathon training has looked like, and all about the fall that derailed the first few weeks (6:25) Is Betsy targeting the American record in Chicago? (10:50) How Betsy feels about the taper (19:15) On racing alongside training partner Joyciline Jepkosgei, and what Betsy thinks she can run in Chicago (21:30) Betsy looks back on the U.S. Olympic Team Trials Marathon, and how she reflects on that day (26:20) Why Betsy is running this year’s Chicago Marathon, after being shut out of the professional field in 2023 (30:15) When and why Betsy started running (32:00) Betsy, one week later (38:30) What will make Chicago a success? (43:30) Betsy’s advice for first-time marathoners, and for marathoners chasing big dreams (45:40) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
08/10/2457m 29s

752. Logan Aldridge, Peloton Instructor & Marathoner

"I looked like a fainting goat at mile 20." Logan Aldridge just might be the real-life human version of a golden retriever. But as charming and funny and lovable as he may be, Logan isn't afraid to kick your butt and make you sweat. Logan is a Peloton instructor who is best known for his adaptive classes. When Logan was 13, he was wakeboarding with his family and the rope around his arm became entangled in the boat's propeller. It cut through all of Logan's arm muscles, down to the bone. His left arm — and he was a lefty at the time — had to be amputated. Remarkably, Logan never let this keep him down. He relearned how to do everything with his right arm and hand, and went on to become "The Strongest One-Armed Man on Earth." Most recently, Logan became a marathoner! He ran the 2023 Chicago Marathon, and is currently training for this year's New York City Marathon. FOLLOW LOGAN @loganaldridge SPONSOR:  Lagoon: Click here to take Lagoon’s 2-minute sleep quiz to see which pillow is right for you. (Emma Bates and I are both Otters!) Use code ALI at checkout for 15% off your order. IN THIS EPISODE: How Logan’s New York City Marathon training is going (2:45) Why Logan wanted to run a marathon (6:20) On finding community in the marathon (9:30) How Logan learned how to run a marathon (11:30) On having time goals for a first marathon, and how Logan’s first marathon — the 2023 Chicago Marathon — played out (16:00) What Logan learned about himself in the process of becoming a marathoner (25:40) Logan’s advice to this year’s Chicago Marathon runners (30:45) How Logan is approaching his New York City Marathon training (38:20) When Logan shifted from being obsessive about fitness goals to wanting to enjoy the process (43:45) How Logan got his job at Peloton (47:30) On being a daredevil — and what Logan hasn’t done (59:00) What’s top of mind for Logan now, a month out from the New York City Marathon (1:02:45) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
03/10/241h 19m

751. Ask Ali LIVE at the 2024 Akron Marathon

Welcome to Ask Ali, LIVE at the 2024 Akron Marathon! I spent this past weekend in Akron, OH, as one of the start and finish line announcers at the Akron Marathon, Half Marathon, and Team Relay, and got to do a live show at the race expo — with a twist. This time, I was the one being interviewed! Join Jasen Sokol and me (and some wonderful question-asking audience members) for this fun getting-to-know-you-better conversation covering running, cancer, motherhood, and so much more. Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
01/10/241h 7m

750. Everything You Need to Know About the Chicago Marathon

"Remember the entire journey, because it’s very special." It’s almost time for the 46th running of the Chicago Marathon! The 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon will take place on Sunday, October 13, and this episode is packed with all the information you need before you head to the start line. (And yes, you really should plan to get there two hours early. We’ll explain why!) The elite fields are stacked (Bates! D'Amato! Saina! Chepngetich! Hall! Rojas! Rooker! Frisbie!), and they’ll be followed by tens of thousands of runners en route to 26.2-mile glory. Get ready. Get psyched. And get that Goose Island at the finish! Planning to tune in from home? Here’s how to watch. SPONSORS: Sidekick: Click here to get 15% off any recovery tool. UCAN: Click here to get a FREE UCAN training essentials pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALI for 20% off your next UCAN order. In this episode: Chicago Marathon executive race director Carey Pinkowski talks about what to expect at this year’s race (5:00)) How to get in, how to watch, and how Chicago is committed to sustainability (31:00) What to know about getting to the start and navigating the athlete village (37:00) Chris "Coach Worm" Wehrman and Robyn LaLonde talk Chicago Marathon course strategy (48:00) All about the finish line experience and tips for spectating (1:17:40) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
26/09/241h 23m

749. Lauren Peterson, Political Speechwriter & Author

"It felt like the riskiest choice I could make, but it changed the whole trajectory of my life and I feel so grateful." Lauren Peterson's list of professional contacts is wildly impressive. As a political speechwriter and strategist, she has worked for and with President Obama, Hillary Clinton, and President Biden. She's the New York Times best-selling co-author of Make Trouble: Standing Up, Speaking Out, and Finding the Courage to Lead, with former Planned Parenthood president Cecile Richards, and is currently working on her next book, This Will All Be Worth It, about LGBTQ+ family building. In this conversation, Lauren shares her most memorable stories from the campaign trails and Air Force One, to her encounters and interviews with Barack, Michelle, and more. And, of course, Lauren is a runner and marathoner. She talks about running through the best of times, the worst of times, and the most stressful times. Lauren lives in New York City with her wife and their son, Remy.  FOLLOW LAUREN @lcollinsp SPONSOR:  New Balance: Click here to shop New Balance's latest releases for the season. In this episode: How Lauren describes her job (5:30) On “ego” in speechwriting (7:50) How Lauren got into politics (10:30) What it was like meeting — and working with — the Obamas (22:40) What it was like flying on Air Force One (28:40) How Lauren became a speechwriter (31:15) The first time Lauren heard one of her speeches being delivered (38:00) The speeches Lauren most loves to write (48:00) Why Lauren started running (55:10) How running changed Lauren’s relationship with food and her body (1:02:00) Running around the time of the 2016 election (1:04:50) Lauren’s decision to have a baby, and what that meant for running and her career (1:09:00) What Lauren’s days look like right now (1:21:45) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
24/09/241h 34m

748. Karissa Schweizer, Two-Time Olympian & 2024 Fifth Avenue Mile Champion

"Sometimes you need to just shut your brain off and run." At this time last year, Karissa Schweizer was undergoing foot surgery. Then, as she mounted her comeback heading into an Olympic year, she faced another setback: a femoral stress fracture. But as we know, the comeback is always greater than the setback, and Karissa proved that by racing both the 5000m and the 10,000m at the U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials on her home turf at Hayward Field in Eugene, OR, making the team in both distances. She went on to finish in the top 10 in both events at the Paris Olympic Games. Karissa's season didn't end there: She went on to race the 5000m at the Zurich Diamond League, she raced (and won!) the Fifth Avenue Mile, and she ran a season's best in the 5000m at the Diamond League Final in Brussels. Now, the two-time Olympian, Nike-sponsored athlete, and longtime Bowerman Track Club member is back in Oregon for some much-deserved downtime, and back on the Ali on the Run Show to catch us up on all of it. SPONSOR:  UCAN: Click here to get a FREE UCAN training essentials pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALI for 20% off your next UCAN order. What you’ll get on this episode: Where in the world is Karissa Schweizer? (2:40) How Karissa approaches her training breaks (4:30) High school nerves vs. Olympics nerves (7:30) How Karissa’s body is feeling after a big season of racing, and how she approached her comeback after multiple injuries (9:50) On having the confidence to line up at the Trials (20:25) What Karissa’s training was like this year (22:00) How Karissa has handled the changing landscape of the Bowerman Track Club over the past few years (26:40) Karissa’s experience at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games (30:45) “Is Karissa Schweizer a miler?” (37:25) How Karissa is processing her season (44:00) Karissa’s advice for improving your running confidence (49:40) What’s intriguing right now? (54:10) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
19/09/241h 15m

747. The Everyday Runner, Kate Greene

"I was so afraid of being vulnerable, and afraid of having to look at other people and say what was going on. But when I did…it was the most incredible experience of my entire life." In December 2019, life was good for Kate Greene. She had a good job in Boston, she had just completed her first half marathon, and her New York-based family was planning a trip to visit for the holidays. Her younger brother, Ryan, who had struggled with drug addiction since they were young, was finally doing well. Kate and Ryan celebrated his birthday together over FaceTime. Everything was falling into place. Then, Ryan died of a heroin overdose. In this conversation, Kate talks about processing such a tremendous loss, and about leaning into running during that time. She explains how Ryan's death became the catalyst in getting her to run her first marathon, and about how getting involved with The Herren Project is what saved her when she needed it most. (Kate first heard about The Herren Project on the Ali on the Run Show. She went on to run the 2022 Boston Marathon for The Herren Project, and raised $14,000 for the organization in the process.) Plus: Kate talks about psychic mediums, rebirthdays, "Sad Week," and more. FOLLOW KATE @k8greene SPONSOR:  goodr: Click here and use code ALI for free shipping on your entire order. In this episode: Kate’s history as a runner, and what her childhood was like (3:20) What Kate’s work is like as a marketing director for a law firm in Boston (17:00) When, how, and why Kate got back into running in adulthood (18:25) All about Kate’s little brother, Ryan (23:00) How Kate learned about addiction, and how to support someone dealing with addiction issues or mental health struggles (27:25) What it was for Kate to process her brother’s death during the holiday season, heading into the pandemic (29:20) Why Kate decided to join a grief group — and run a marathon (36:30) Kate’s decision to see a psychic medium in the wake of Ryan’s death (43:25) What Kate’s Boston Marathon training was like, and how her thoughts about grief evolved throughout the process (48:15) What it means to celebrate a “rebirthday” (58:15) Kate’s experience running the 2022 Boston Marathon (1:01:30) Why Kate runs now (1:10:50) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
17/09/241h 19m

746. Ask Ali!

"I am a champion for love. I root for love. I am a delusionally optimistic lover of love stories and romantic comedies and love songs." Welcome to Ask Ali, where I answer all of your questions submitted on Instagram (I'm @aliontherun1). This time around, we're covering everything from business and life lately to Summer House, Sex and the City, and Emily in Paris Season 4. (OK, and some running talk mixed in.) SPONSORS:  New Balance: Click here to shop New Balance's latest releases for the season. UCAN: Click here to get a FREE UCAN training essentials pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALI for 20% off your next UCAN order. Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
12/09/241h 17m

745. Juliette Whittaker's 2024 Paris Olympic Games Recap

"I’m an Olympian, and will forever be an Olympian, no matter what I do in years to come. It’s a very fulfilling thing. To be able to achieve it this early — it takes a lot of pressure off for years to come." Two years ago, Juliette Whittaker became one of the fastest high school girls in American history, and only the second girl to break two minutes in the 800 meters. Now, in the summer between her sophomore and junior years at Stanford University, Juliette is an Olympian. (An Olympic finalist, to be exact. Juliette finished 7th in the 800m Final.) Juliette was on the Ali on the Run Show a few weeks ago, after she earned her spot on Team USA by finishing third in the women's 800m at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Team Trials. Now, she's back, talking all things Paris Olympics, including what it was like staying in the athlete village, what the highest and lowest points were from the races and beyond, and where she decided to get her Olympic rings tattoo.  What you’ll get on this episode: How Juliette is feeling after the Olympics, and how she processes her races (1:55) Juliette’s favorite memory from the Paris Olympics (5:30) The ever-present dissatisfaction of being a professional athlete (11:45) Juliette’s Olympic rings tattoo (13:35) On being back at Stanford for the school year — as an Olympian (17:00) Juliette’s low point from Paris (24:30) What it was like getting to experience the Olympics with Juliette’s sister, Bella (26:50) Juliette’s Olympics expectations (31:20) Juliette recaps each round of the 800m at the Olympics (33:15) On being the only member of Team USA to advance to the 800m Final (50:30) All about the 800m Final and the Closing Ceremonies (56:30) FOLLOW JULIETTE @jwhittaker22 SPONSORS:  UCAN: Click here to get a FREE UCAN training essentials pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALI for 20% off your next UCAN order. Vuori: Click here for 20% off your first Vuori purchase. Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
05/09/241h 9m

744. Clayton & Ashley Young's 2024 Paris Olympic Games Recap

"I have zero expectations. I'm ranked 60-plus. But I think I have a good shot at being top 10 in the world, and maybe even having a shot at a medal. Those were my own expectations and my own pressure. Good expectations, and good pressure. It started as, 'We made it, we checked the box, we got to the Olympics!' But it quickly transitioned to, 'Oh, let's see what we can do. Let's swing for the fences.' When Clayton Young lined up at the start of the Paris Olympic Marathon, he had thousands of fans cheering him on. Sure, he had his friends and family — including his wife, Ashley — in Paris. But because Clayton and Ashley so meticulously documented the build from the Trials to Paris in a docu-series, they gained legions of new fans and followers along the way.  Clayton earned his spot on Team USA by finishing second at the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials in February, just seconds behind teammate Conner Mantz. In Paris, they did it again, finishing seconds apart at the Olympic Marathon on that grueling, hilly, scenic tour of the city. Conner finished eighth, and Clayton ran 2:08:44, landing him in ninth place. And somewhere around those hills, we saw the mid-race low five between teammates, garnering a collective "awwww" from the viewers at home.  An even cuter duo than the training partners: Clayton and his wife Ashley, who is known on Instagram as "Feed Your Runner," and is tasked with fueling Clayton's 120-mile training weeks. In this episode, we get to hear about how Ashley and Clayton support each other, and about what it looks like to be in a partnership where you're chasing big dreams and making choices and sacrifices in pursuit of greatness.  Clayton and Ashley have two daughters, they live in Utah, and their next big [family] trip will be to New York this fall, when Clayton will race his third marathon of the year at the TCS New York City Marathon. FOLLOW CLAYTON @_clayton_young_ FOLLOW ASHLEY @feedyourrunner SPONSOR:  UCAN: Click here to get a FREE UCAN training essentials pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALI for 20% off your next UCAN order. Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
29/08/241h 29m

743. Kate Gunderson, Flight Test Engineer

"I wanted to change the world just like she had." Kate Gunderson — best known online as "The Plane Kate" — is living a real-life Top Gun...kind of. (She'll explain!) Kate is a flight test engineer (a literal woman in STEM!), a former NASA engineer, and a nine-time marathoner with a 3:18 personal best. In this conversation, Kate explains what her role entails, what it's like being in flight test school, and how she handles being a woman in a very male-dominated industry (she's the only woman in her program!). She offers advice on improving your confidence, on speaking up when you're "the only," and on chasing your biggest dreams. Plus, all about her first flight, what it took to run a massive personal best, and whether or not she still dreams of heading into space someday. FOLLOW KATE @theplanekate SPONSOR:  Lagoon: Click here to take Lagoon’s 2-minute sleep quiz to see which pillow is right for you. (Emma Bates and I are both Otters!) Use code ALI at checkout for 15% off your order. What you’ll get on this episode: Top Gun vs. real life, and what Kate’s first flight was like (2:30) On being a woman in a male-dominated industry (7:25) When Kate knew she wanted to pursue a career in space (10:10) How Kate made her dreams come true (14:50) On life in test pilot school (30:15) How Kate met her soon-to-be husband (46:15) What’s the dream now? (52:30) How — and why — Kate became a runner (58:05) What it took to run a 3:18 marathon (1:01:20) On doing the right thing, even when it’s hard (1:05:55) Kate’s advice for beating imposter syndrome (1:10:30) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
27/08/241h 25m

742. Dakotah Lindwurm’s 2024 Paris Olympic Games Recap

"It’s like everything you’ve been working for coming true in one moment." Today in 2024 Paris Olympic Games recap episodes: marathoner Dakotah Lindwurm! Dakotah earned her spot on Team USA by finishing third at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials Marathon in February, and now, she finally got to run those 26.2 miles (or 42.1 kilometers, as she learned) through Paris, and can officially call herself an Olympian. Dakotah finished 12th at the Olympic Marathon, and was the top American woman in the race, running 2:26:44. In this episode, we get to hear all about the race, including what it was like leading the Olympic Marathon, and what it was like getting engaged at the finish. Plus, what's next: Dakotah announced this week that she will be running the TCS New York City Marathon in just 11 weeks. SPONSORS:  goodr: Click here and use code ALI for free shipping on your entire order. UCAN: Click here to get a FREE UCAN training essentials pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALI for 20% off your next UCAN order. What you’ll get on this episode: How Dakotah is feeling post-Paris, and all about her decision to run the New York City Marathon in just 11 weeks (2:00) If Dakotah hasn’t had her breakthrough yet, what would that look like? (8:20) Dakotah’s Paris expectations vs. reality (10:00) All about the boy on the sidelines (16:50) Why this race was “bittersweet” for Dakotah (19:40) How watching the men’s marathon impacted Dakotah’s race plan (23:45) The pre-race camaraderie between Dakotah, Emily, and Fiona (28:30) What it was like racing the Olympic Marathon — and why the first 10K was so “chaotic” (33:20) On leading the Olympic Marathon (36:10) How Dakotah felt on the hills (39:00) Dakotah’s advice for getting through the low points of a race (42:40) What the final miles of the race were like for Dakotah (47:30) The finish line proposal! (50:30) The immediate perks of being an Olympian (55:40) How Dakotah chose what to wear for the marathon (1:02:30) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
22/08/241h 7m

741. Nikki Hiltz’s 2024 Paris Olympic Games Recap

"I knew it was going to be incredible. I knew it was going to be such a fun and crazy experience. But it was an experience of a lifetime. There’s no other way to describe it. I just had so much fun. One of my goals was to soak it all in and have fun, and I really did that." Nikki Hiltz returns to the Ali on the Run Show for the tenth time — and this time, officially, as an Olympian. Nikki finished seventh in the 1500m Final at the Paris Olympic Games, and in this episode, they give us the full scoop about what it was like being at the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, living in the athlete village, and competing at the Stade de France. Let the 2024 Paris Olympic Games recap episodes begin! FOLLOW NIKKI @nikkizhiltz SPONSOR:  New Balance: Click here to shop New Balance's latest releases for the season. What you’ll get on this episode: How Nikki is feeling post-Olympics (2:40) Nikki’s Olympic expectations vs. reality (4:25) All about that moment between Nikki and Tara Davis-Woodhall, and Nikki’s take on the Team USA camaraderie at the Games (9:10) What it was like in the athlete village (17:50) Nikki’s thoughts on how the final played out (28:45) On feeling loved and supported at the Olympics and beyond (39:00) Nikki answers listener questions (40:45) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
20/08/241h 43m

740. Recapping the 2024 Paris Olympic Games with Michelle Wolf

"Everyone’s doing their dream, you know? There are people who are winning, and that’s their dream. There are people who, just being there, that’s their dream. Hearts are being broken. It feels like you’re on that most emotional day of your period for two weeks." Michelle Wolf is best known for her work as a stand-up comic. (Earlier this year, she wrote Kim Kardashian's bit for Netflix's Tom Brady roast.) But runners know: She's one of us. Michelle is an ultramarathoner and track and field super fan. (She even worked with Hayward Magic at the 2022 World Athletics Championships in Eugene, OR.) In this episode, Michelle returns to the Ali on the Run Show to kick off all things 2024 Paris Olympic Games. We're recapping our viewing experiences and most memorable moments as two of running's most eager cheerleaders. SPONSORS: Vuori: Click here for 20% off your first Vuori purchase. UCAN: Click here to get a FREE UCAN training essentials pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALI for 20% off your next UCAN order. Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
15/08/241h 52m

739. Sam Ryan, New York City Sports Anchor & Reporter

"I remember watching the New York City Marathon on TV and just saying, 'One day, I want to do that.' I’m watching it, and I’m like, 'They’re superheroes! How do they do that?!'" Sam Ryan is WABC 7's Emmy Award-winning sports anchor and reporter. The New York City-based mom of two spends her days talking baseball, football, and hockey on live TV — but her favorite day on air is when she gets to co-anchor WABC's New York City Marathon coverage. Sam is an 11-time marathoner who has worked at ESPN, ABC Sports, CBS, and the MLB Network. She has covered the Stanley Cup playoffs, the Little League World Series, Monday Night Football, and the Home Run Derby. (I was fortunate to get to work with Sam at the 2023 New York City Marathon and at this year's New York Mini 10K!) FOLLOW SAM @samryanabc7 SPONSORS:  Vuori: Click here for 20% off your first Vuori purchase. New Balance: Click here to shop New Balance's latest releases for the season. What you’ll get on this episode: Sam’s best on-the-job celebrity encounters (4:30) What Young Sam was like, and how she found her way to sports journalism (8:35) “I’m nervous all the time” (15:20) A day in the life of a sports reporter (20:00) How Sam pursued a travel-filled career and motherhood (26:50) On being a woman in a male-dominated industry (31:40) Sam’s advice for being more comfortable on live television (34:50) Sam’s most memorable “live on TV” moments (41:15) On co-anchoring the New York City Marathon broadcast for WABC7 (45:00) How — and why — Sam became a runner (51:25) Why Sam decided to run her first marathon at 44 years old (57:55) Sam’s decision to get her master’s degree in English Literature (1:04:30) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
08/08/241h 17m

738. Katie Stilo, Today Show Food Stylist & Culinary Producer

"The energy is just so palpable. Even though it’s the crack of dawn, we are all abuzz and going. You have to be able to get it going." The next time you're watching the Today Show and you see the anchors eating or drinking something delicious, that's the work of Katie Stilo. As Today's food stylist and culinary producer, it's Katie's job to prepare segments, write scripts based on guest-submitted recipes, cook those recipes (often from world-renowned chefs), and artfully arrange all the food and tablescapes on screen. Plus, she's often on camera, whipping up masterpieces for Savannah, Hoda, Al, Craig, Carson, and the crew. In this conversation, Katie talks about her Emmy Award-winning career, and about the road to landing her dream job. She also talks about becoming a runner two years ago. Katie's goal to see if she could finish a 10K turned into seeing if she could finish a half marathon, which turned into seeing if she could go sub-2:00 in the half marathon. (Spoiler: She did, running a 39-minute half-marathon personal best at this year's Brooklyn Half.) Katie is currently training for this year's TCS New York City Marathon. FOLLOW KATIE @katie.stilo SPONSOR:  UCAN: Click here to get a FREE UCAN training essentials pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALI for 20% off your next UCAN order. What you’ll get on this episode: On *not* being in Paris for the Olympics with the Today team (2:30) What, exactly, Katie’s job entails (8:00) On cooking for the Today anchors and feeding their preferences (15:45) Katie’s most memorable live television bloopers and mishaps (17:50) How Katie got her dream job (27:00) How Katie became on-air talent for Today (43:45) Katie’s favorite Today guests (49:00) What it was like being a food stylist for M&Ms (51:45) How, when, and why Katie became a runner (53:25) How Katie is feeling at the start of New York City Marathon training (1:01:10) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
01/08/241h 24m

737. Ask Ali!

"I live in constant duality now." We're taking a break from the Trials recaps and Olympics episodes to catch up. Welcome to Ask Ali, where I answer all of your questions submitted on Instagram (where I'm @aliontherun1). SPONSOR:  goodr: Click here and use code ALI for free shipping on your entire order. Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
30/07/2452m 38s

736. Jess McClain’s 2024 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials Recap

"Of course making the Olympic team would be amazing, but it’s not going to define who I am. It’s not an end-all-be-all for me." When Jess McClain lined up at the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials earlier this year, she did so as an under-the-radar, unsponsored, self-coached athlete — and she finished fourth, becoming the official Team USA Alternate in the marathon. Just a few weeks ago, Jess competed in the 10,000m at the U.S. Track & Field Trials, this time as a Brooks Running-sponsored (still self-coached) one to watch — and, again, she finished fourth! In this conversation, Jess talks about being a two-time fourth-place finisher at the Trials, and about how she reflects on each race. She breaks down the 10,000m race, talks about how life has changed since the Marathon Trials in February, and shares what's next. SPONSOR:  UCAN: Click here to get a FREE UCAN training essentials pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALI for 20% off your next UCAN order. Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
25/07/241h 3m

735. Elle Purrier St. Pierre’s 2024 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials Recap

"I went there to do a job, and that was to make the team." New Balance Boston's Elle Purrier St. Pierre lined up at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials a total of five times — each time as the fastest-seeded athlete in the field. In this episode, Elle talks about racing the impressive 5000m and 1500m double, and making Team USA in both. She talks about the last-minute decision to race the 5000m, and the decision not to compete in the 5000m at the Olympics. Plus, her musings on motherhood, getting her first postpartum period at the Trials, and what it will take to medal in Paris. SPONSOR:  New Balance: Click here to shop New Balance's latest releases for the season. What you’ll get on this episode: Who is getting more post-Trials attention: Elle or Ivan? (1:55) What it’s like competing at the Olympic Trials with a one-year-old (6:10) How Elle is feeling two weeks after the Trials (9:25) Elle’s decision to double at the Trials, and why she won’t double in Paris (10:30) How Elle was feeling heading into the Trials, and her take on pressure (15:00) Elle talks about racing the 5000m first round and Final — and getting her first postpartum period in the midst of it all (20:10) What it was like winning the 5000m Final and making her second Olympic team (34:15) How Elle recovered between the 5K and the 1500m (36:40) Elle’s mindset for the 1500m, and how the rounds played out (40:50) Elle recaps the 1500m Final (47:20) Elle’s take on the recent 1500m times around the world (58:15) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
23/07/241h 5m

734. Emily Mackay’s 2024 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials Recap

"That’s always my goal: to win. And I always think I can. I have the belief." Emily Mackay is a World Indoor Championships bronze medalist. She's a 3:55.90 1500m runner. And she's going to the Olympics! Emily just raced the 1500m at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Team Trials, where she finished second, ran a huge personal best, and earned her spot on Team USA for this summer's Olympic Games in Paris. In this episode, the New Balance Boston athlete returns to the Ali on the Run Show to talk about how the rounds played out, how she finished so strong in that final, and what life has been like since. SPONSORS:  UCAN: Click here to get a FREE UCAN training essentials pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALI for 20% off your next UCAN order. New Balance: Click here to shop New Balance's latest releases for the season. What you’ll get on this episode: How Emily is feeling on the Trials, what it’s like being a 3:55 1500m runner, and how making the Olympic team compares to making the World Indoor team (1:40) What it was like rewatching the 1500m Final (9:55) On running 3:55 to make Team USA (15:10) The race plan, and how Emily stays calm when the plan doesn’t go accordingly (21:40) What happened after the Final (30:40) How Emily was feeling heading into the rounds (33:45) All about that Semi-Final (37:10) Emily breaks down the day of the 1500m Final (42:00) What’s next for Emily (1:04:00) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
18/07/241h 8m

733. Juliette Whittaker's 2024 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials Recap

"When I crossed the line, I was in so much shock. I kept having to check the board to make sure I was reading it right!" Juliette Whittaker is a college student who just finished third in the Women's 800m race at the Olympic Track and Field Trials, and will be going to Paris later this summer to represent Team USA at the Olympics. A college student. Going to the Olympics. In this conversation, the Stanford University junior (who has an NIL deal with On) returns to the Ali on the Run Show to talk about what it took to make Team USA in a very dramatic final. SPONSOR:  Lagoon: Click here to take Lagoon’s 2-minute sleep quiz to see which pillow is right for you. (Emma Bates and I are both Otters!) Use code ALI at checkout for 15% off your order. What you’ll get on this episode: When Juliette started dreaming about becoming an Olympian (2:55) What it’s like becoming an Olympian alongside Juliette’s sister, Isabella, and what life has been like since the Trials (6:00) How Juliette is feeling now (16:00) What it was like arriving in Eugene before the Trials, and all about the first round of the Women’s 800m (19:45) All about the Semi-Final, where Juliette finished fourth (24:20) How Juliette prepared for the 800m Final (32:00) Juliette breaks down the 800m Final (38:50) The aftermath (52:50) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
16/07/241h 3m

732. Weini Kelati’s 2024 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials Recap

"Oh my god, I’m going to the Olympics!" Weini Kelati came into the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Team Trials as the American Record Holder in the half marathon, and as the only athlete in the women's 10,000m field with the Olympic Standard. She was the one to watch — and for good reason. In a thrilling finish, the Flagstaff-based Under Armour athlete won the race and earned her spot on Team USA for this summer's Olympic Games in Paris. In this episode, Weini talks about her confidence going into the race, about her preference for fast races over slow ones, and about what life has been like since making her first Olympic team. SPONSOR:  UCAN: Click here to get a FREE UCAN training essentials pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALI for 20% off your next UCAN order. What you’ll get on this episode: What’s next for Weini Kelati? (2:15) How Weini is feeling post-Trials (5:00) What it was like competing at Hayward Field, where so much has happened for Weini (8:30) On being the one to watch, and being the only athlete in the field with the Olympic Standard (13:50) What it was like having Weini’s high school coach at the race (19:45) How confident Weini was feeling heading into the 10,000m final (22:00) What it was like walking onto the track at Hayward Field (31:10)' On having the confidence to compete on the world stage (38:10) The team processing experience (40:10) What training will look like between now and the Olympics (48:00) How it feels to achieve the ultimate American Dream (51:00) Weini’s advice for how to improve your confidence (54:15) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
11/07/2459m 57s

731. Kate Grace’s 2024 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials Recap

"I don’t need to know I’m going to do it, but I need to be open to the idea that I can do it."  Let the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Team Trials recaps continue! Today: Kate Grace, who just competed at her fourth Olympic Trials in the 800m. In this episode, Kate breaks down all the details from all three rounds of the 800, including her stressful-for-the-fans strategy for the first round, flying into the scoreboard at the line during the semi-finals, and what it was like being a part of that emotional final. Plus, Kate shares some big news about what's next. SPONSOR:  UCAN: Click here to get a FREE UCAN training essentials pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALI for 20% off your next UCAN order. What you’ll get on this episode: How Kate’s feeling post-Trials (3:00) Kate’s self-belief evolution (8:40) Kate’s message to the athletes who didn’t make Team USA (13:40) The races from the Trials that Kate is still thinking about, and what it was like watching her own races (16:45) All about the days leading up to the Trials (22:30) Kate recaps round one (27:30) Kate recaps the semi-final, her “round of death,” and that tumble at the line (38:50) All about the 800m final (56:00) What’s next for Kate Grace? (1:14:30) On celebrating “the moments” (1:22:00) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
10/07/241h 25m

730. Chris Chavez’s 2024 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials Recap

"I like to go hard at these events, work myself to the bone, and bring people as much track and field content as they can take." Few people love track and field more than Chris Chavez. In this episode, Chris talks about his experience at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Track and Field Team Trials with Citius Mag. Chris and his team produced three live shows every day of the Trials, conducted countless mixed zone interviews, and acted as a nonstop hype machine for the duration of the event.  SPONSOR:  New Balance: Click here to shop New Balance's latest releases for the season. What you’ll get on this episode: <!-- [if !supportLists]-->What’s next for the Citius Mag crew? (2:20) Citius’s greatest hits from the Trials (14:15) How Citius books guests for the shows at the Trials (19:15) The races Chris is still thinking about after the Trials (25:40) On watching the races in person and from the mixed zone (29:20) The highest high from the Trials (37:45) …and the lowest low (48:30) Life at Citius Mag in the post-Kyle Merber era (51:20) Wedding planning, gifts from Kipchoge, and big dreams (54:10) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
09/07/241h 2m

729. Nikki Hiltz & Emma Gee’s 2024 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials Recaps

"When I crossed the finish line, it was definitely joy, but I think more than anything, it was relief." Right before the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Team Trials, we heard from fan favorite guests Nikki Hiltz and Emma Gee. Nikki and Emma were headed into their events at the Trials with big dreams and goals. Emma wanted to make it to the 3000m Steeplechase final. And Nikki wanted to make Team USA in the 1500m. Today, Nikki and Emma return to the show to talk about how it all played out in Eugene. Nikki did, in fact, make Team USA in the 1500. And they didn't just make the team: Nikki won the whole thing. They cruised through the first round, won their heat in the semi-final, and then unleashed that signature Nikki kick to win the final in a personal best time of 3:55.33. Emma didn't end up making the Steeplechase final, but she certainly achieved her goal of being brave in the first round, even leading the race at one point. Next stop: Paris! SPONSOR:  Vuori: Click here for 20% off your first Vuori purchase. What you’ll get on this episode: On Olympic rings tattoos and Instagram bios (2:40) What the past few days have been like for Nikki since winning the 1500m final at the Olympic Track and Field Trials (5:00) Nikki breaks down the final 100m of the 1500m final, and whether or not they think this was a flawlessly executed race (15:00) Emma talks about racing the 3000m Steeplechase (19:10) Emma’s takeaways from competing at the Olympic Trials for the first time (32:15) Nikki recaps the first round of the 1500m (43:00) Nikki recaps the 1500m semi-final, which they won (47:05) Nikki recaps the 1500m final, which they also won! (51:50) The moment Nikki broke the tape (1:11:45) On getting to sign the Eiffel Tower (1:13:55) On allyship (1:19:10) All about the fun stuff Nikki gets to do now (1:22:30) What happens between now and Paris (1:26:05) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
07/07/241h 36m

728. Keira D'Amato's 2024 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials Recap

"It was a lot of firsts. I'll be 40 in a couple months, and it's not too often that you get firsts to that degree. It was a really cool experience to feel that." Let the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Team Trials recaps begin! First up: Keira D'Amato, who just competed at her first Track Trials and finished 10th in the 10,000m. In this episode, Keira tells all, including where her mind and body were at heading into the race, how it all played out, and the fun people she saw along the way. She talks about her pre-race conversation with Parker Valby, shares some exciting updates about what's next, and talks about what it was like racing at Hayward Field for the first time. SPONSOR:  Lagoon: Click here to take Lagoon’s 2-minute sleep quiz to see which pillow is right for you. (Emma Bates and I are both Otters!) Use code ALI at checkout for 15% off your order. Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
04/07/241h 6m

727. Dakotah Lindwurm & Annie Frisbie, Minnesota Distance Elite Teammates & Best Friends

"You get your medal outfit fitted for you, so when you are ideally on the stage, it looks perfect. And when I had it on and they were taking it in a little bit, I was like, 'I could do this. I could need this outfit.' And I really hope that I do." Dakotah Lindwurm and Annie Frisbie are training partners, teammates, and best friends. And so far, 2024 has been good to Dakotah and Annie on the run. The Puma-sponsored Minnesota Distance Elite athletes are fresh off personal bests in both the 10K (at the New York Mini 10K) and the half marathon. In this conversation, we hear about their respective races (including Annie's win) at the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon. Annie shares what her racing calendar looks like for the rest of 2024, and Dakotah talks about how her training is going in preparation for the Paris Olympics later this summer, where she will represent Team USA in the marathon. Plus, how life has changed for Dakotah since finishing third at the Olympic Marathon Trials earlier this year, and what she's doing to set herself up for maximum success in Paris. SPONSOR:  UCAN: Click here to get a FREE UCAN training essentials pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALI for 20% off your next UCAN order. What you’ll get on this episode: <!-- [if !supportLists]-->How Dakotah is getting her workouts in — at the airport (3:00) What’s next for Annie on the run, and which races Annie and Dakotah are still thinking about after the first few days of the Track and Field Trials (8:00) All about Dakotah’s experience in Eugene for team processing (11:00) Dakotah and Annie recap their races at the New York Mini 10K (16:30) How Dakotah’s life has changed since making Team USA in February (24:55) Annie and Dakotah talk about their respective races and personal bests  and Annie’s win! — at the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon (27:30) All about Annie’s real marathon debut (34:55) Dakotah’s approach to racing during her Paris build, and how she’s setting herself up for maximum success at the Olympics (41:10) On Annie and Dakotah’s “other” jobs (55:00) What Dakotah and Annie are excited about right now (58:50) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
28/06/241h 14m

726. Nikki Hiltz & Emma Gee, Olympic Trials Power Couple

"It was like, 'What if the worst thing happens and I don’t make the team?' And then it happened, and my life was fine. And then on the other end of it, last year I won the whole thing, which was really unexpected and cool…and my life also didn’t change. So I know that no matter what happens, I have a great life outside of this thing." Nikki Hiltz and Emma Gee return to the Ali on the Run Show as they both prepare to compete at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Track and Field Team Trials in Eugene, OR. Nikki is hoping to make their first Olympic team in the 1500m, while Emma achieved her longtime goal to make it to the starting line of the 3000m steeplechase, and now has a new goal for the event. They talk about their coach/athlete/partner relationship, about how they're each feeling heading into the Trials, and about what they do to set themselves up for success on race day. SPONSORS:  UCAN: Click here to get a FREE UCAN training essentials pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALI for 20% off your next UCAN order. goodr: Click here and use code ALI for free shipping on your entire order. What you’ll get on this episode: How Nikki and Emma are each feeling heading into the 2024 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials (2:45) What Nikki and Emma are packing for Eugene (7:30) Nikki’s approach to the Trials and the pressure that comes with competing when you’re at the top of your game (10:25) All about Emma’s goal to qualify for the 2024 Trials (15:10) Nikki and Emma talk about their coach/athlete/partner dynamic (24:35) How Nikki and Emma set themselves up for success on race day (27:40) What it’s been like being followed by a documentary crew (36:20) How Emma has approached her training (51:35) How Nikki approaches each round of competition (54:00) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
20/06/241h 21m

725. Amanda Vestri, Top American at the 2024 New York Mini 10K

"I’m used to having to claw my way to prove myself to the people I need to prove myself to. But now, it’s more of a mentality I have: Keep your head down. There’s nothing glamorous about this sport. For me, it’s all hard work, show up, showcase your fitness, and then go celebrate with the people who really care about you." Amanda Vestri was the talk of the running scene last weekend, after her breakout road race at the New York Mini 10K. She finished fourth overall (Senbere Teferi won the race for the third year in a row), was the top American finisher, and ran 31:17 in a deep, star-studded field. In this conversation, the Syracuse University graduate and ZAP Endurance athlete talks about getting a huge confidence boost heading into the U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials later this month where she'll race the 10,000m. Plus, why the 24-year-old likes racing with a chip on her shoulder, and her long-term plans and goals in this sport. FOLLOW AMANDA @a_vestri SPONSORS:  UCAN: Click here to get a FREE UCAN training essentials pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALI for 20% off your next UCAN order. New Balance: Click here to shop New Balance's latest releases for the season. What you’ll get on this episode: How Amanda is feeling after racing the Mini 10K in New York City (2:20) All about race morning (7:30) Amanda breaks down her race at the Mini 10K (10:20) On racing with a chip on her shoulder, and who Amanda looks up to in this sport (21:40) What it will take to make Team USA this year (28:45) On growing up with Olympic dreams (30:30) What Amanda was like as a kid, and how she became a runner (50:50) What training will look like between now and the Trials (53:50) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
13/06/241h 13m

724. Krissy Gear, 2023 U.S. 3000m Steeplechase National Champion

"I’m trying to appreciate the peaks and the valleys — but there’s a lot of beauty in the hillside, too." Last year, Krissy Gear stormed on the steeplechase scene by taking the win at the 2023 USATF National Championships, earning her first national title and a spot on Team USA for the World Championships in Budapest. Now, Krissy is gearing up for this summer's U.S. Olympic Track and Field Team Trials, and is officially one to watch in the 3000m steeplechase. In this conversation, Krissy talks about how she's feeling a few weeks out, about the pressure to perform when you're "one to watch," and about her passions off the track. Krissy lives in Flagstaff, AZ, and is a member of HOKA NAZ Elite.  SPONSOR:  UCAN: Click here to get a FREE UCAN energy bar sample pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALI for 20% off your next UCAN order. What you’ll get on this episode: Krissy’s “work hard, play hard” mentality (5:00) Why Krissy became a runner (10:35) How Krissy ended up with HOKA NAZ Elite (17:40) Krissy reflects on her 2023 national title in the 3000m steeplechase (26:00) How Krissy is feeling with the U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials looming (32:00) Eugene behind-the-scenes (42:50) On being one to watch at the Trials (48:40) What Krissy’s relationship is like with the NAZ Elite women’s marathoners (53:45) All about Krissy’s many tattoos (58:05) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
11/06/241h 12m

723. Emily Mackay, 2024 World Indoor Championships 1500m Bronze Medalist

"I feel the most confident I’ve ever been." Emily Mackay is having a heck of a year on the run! The Team New Balance Boston athlete earned a bronze medal at World Indoor Championships in the 1500m earlier this year, and has kicked off her outdoor season with strong performances including a personal best at the Prefontaine Classic, where she ran 3:59.76. In this conversation, Emily reflects back on her early running days, and shares why she dreamed of going pro with the NB Boston team (including teammates Elle Purrier St. Pierre and Heather MacLean) and coach Mark Coogan. She talks about the confidence it took to make that major move with 400m to go at World Indoor Championships, and about why that race was both a confidence-booster and a big learning experience. And, with the U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials looming, Emily — who is absolutely one to watch in the 1500 — talks about the pressure to perform in an Olympic year. FOLLOW EMILY @emily_mac7 SPONSORS:  Vuori: Click here for 20% off your first Vuori purchase. UCAN: Click here to get a FREE UCAN energy bar sample pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALI for 20% off your next UCAN order. What you’ll get on this episode: What Emily’s watching right now (3:00) What a day in the life of a professional middle-distance runner is like (6:10) All about Emily’s 1500m personal best at the Prefontaine Classic (10:30) The confidence it took to make a major move at World Indoor Championships with 400m to go (15:00) Was that a breakthrough race for Emily? (18:40) The pressure to perform in an Olympic year (27:30) What it’s like when your teammates are your competitors on race day, and how Emily ended up on Team NB Boston (31:10) How — and why — Emily became a runner (39:35) What training looks like right now, with the Trials on the horizon (42:05) What will it take to make the U.S. women’s 1500m Olympic team? (46:25) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
06/06/241h 1m

722. Run Your Way with Emma Coburn, LIVE in Brooklyn

"I am scared of outer space, submarines, and remote research laboratories." We're live with Emma Coburn for the fourth time, making this her eighth appearance on the Ali on the Run Show! In this conversation, recorded in front of a live audience at Smack Mellon in Brooklyn, NY, the day before the RBC Brooklyn Half, we cover Emma's ick factors, her season-ending injury and her outlook about being sidelined during an Olympic year, and her "Team Boss Superlatives." SPONSOR:  New Balance: Click here to shop New Balance's latest releases for the season. Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
30/05/241h 23m

721. LIVE from the RBC Brooklyn Half Finish Line with Becs Gentry & Zac Clark

"I feel like life should be back to normal. And it’s not!" Welcome to the 2024 RBC Brooklyn Half finish line! I was delighted to be one of the guests for a live recording of the Set the Pace podcast with host Becs Gentry. In this episode, I reflect a bit on my history with the Brooklyn Half, including why I wasn't able to run this year's race (more on that here), and then share the recording from the show with Becs and Release Recovery Foundation's Zac Clark.  SPONSORS:  <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> UCAN: Click here to get a FREE UCAN energy bar sample pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALI for 20% off your next UCAN order. goodr: Click here and use code ALI for free shipping. What you’ll get on this episode: Reflecting on the weekend in NYC, and my history with the Brooklyn Half (2:25) Set the Pace LIVE with Becs Gentry and Zac Clark (24:20) Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
23/05/241h 6m

720. It's Been a Year...

"I remember being acutely aware that it was the worst day of my life up to that point, and the world was still going. People were out for runs in Central Park. People were going to the office. People were picking their kids up from school. It felt like everyone else’s world kept turning and I was in purgatory." It's been one year since I was diagnosed with stage 1 invasive ductal carcinoma with DCIS. Breast cancer. A diagnosis that rocked my world and changed my life. In this solo episode, I'm reflecting on the past year, including revisiting some of my notes and thoughts from one year ago, and sharing what happens next. SPONSORS:  UCAN: Click here to get a FREE UCAN energy bar sample pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALI for 20% off your next UCAN order. New Balance: Click here to shop New Balance's latest releases for the season. What you’ll get on this episode: <!-- [if !supportLists]-->A look back at some of my thoughts from one year ago (1:45) Listener Q&A (28:55) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
16/05/241h 16m

719. Anne Keane, 3-Time Marathoner Living with Stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer

"It’s processing all of these emotions that you have with things that you’re anticipating you are not going to be able to see. Like my daughter is a year and a half at this point. Am I going to see her go to elementary school? And then of course you’re Googling the results. It is awful." One year after giving birth to her daughter, Anne Keane decided it was time to get back into a workout routine. On her quest to get active again, she felt a tightness in her sternum. What she hoped was nothing serious was stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. In this conversation, Anne talks about receiving and living with a scary diagnosis for which there is treatment, but no cure. She talks about finding running, and about becoming a three-time Boston Marathoner as part of the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge team. Anne is the SVP of client services at an agency where she "does really cool events with really cool people," she's a jewelry designer, and she's an absolute force. FOLLOW ANNE @adjewelry SPONSOR:  UCAN: Click here to get a FREE UCAN energy bar sample pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALI for 20% off your next UCAN order. What you’ll get on this episode: <!-- [if !supportLists]-->How Anne’s Boston Marathon recovery has been going (2:40) How Anne introduces herself to people, and how she feels about being labeled a survivor, fighter, or warrior (10:15) How and why Anne became a jewelry designer (14:25) When Anne fits running and working out into her life (17:25) On receiving a life-altering diagnosis (19:00) On living in fear (34:05) How Anne became a runner — and marathoner (48:30) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!  
09/05/241h 3m

718. LIVE at the Eugene Marathon with Emily Halnon, Author of To the Gorge

"One of my favorite things to do when it gets hard is I ask myself the question, 'Is this the story you want to tell today?' I like that question because you can’t hide from that question. You can finish a run and tell your friends, 'Oh my stomach was upset,' or, 'The weather or whatever.' But you can’t lie to yourself. You know who you’re choosing to be in those moments. And I like asking myself, 'Who do you want to be in those moments?' And I find that usually I want to be someone who pushes through hard stuff." Emily Halnon is no stranger to the Ali on the Run Show. She was the show's very first guest, and she returned for her seventh appearance on the show with a very special conversation recorded in front of a live audience at the 2024 Eugene Marathon race expo, one week before her debut memoir, To the Gorge, is released to the world. (Get your copy here!) We talked about the book, about exploring grief through running, about pushing back on the praised notion of fearlessness, about how to make the most of our lives and the people in it, and so much more. FOLLOW EMILY @emilysweats SPONSOR:  Vuori: Click here for 20% off your first Vuori purchase. Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
02/05/241h 19m

717. My 2024 Boston Marathon Experience

"To have Long Live playing while I was standing on this stage feeling really proud of a show I had just done, and hugging so many of you, and feeling like we’re in this together… Those moments are really magical to me, and they are the memories that I hope I have forever." There’s nowhere I’d rather be on the third Monday in April than at the Boston Marathon finish line! This year, I was honored to be asked back to perform a variety of roles in Boston. I was one of the start and finish line announcers at the Boston 5K and invitational miles, I hosted three live shows, I was one of the race announcers at the finish on Marathon Monday, and I was the finish line reporter for the world feed broadcast. It was a fun, rewarding weekend that included quality time with my favorite people, one of my all-time favorite live events, a million finish line hugs, an interview with Rob Gronkowski, and so much more. SPONSORS:  <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> UCAN: Click here to get a FREE UCAN energy bar sample pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALI for 20% off your next UCAN order. goodr: Click here and use code ALI for free shipping. What you’ll get on this episode: <!-- [if !supportLists]-->Friday: the press conference, the Emma & Jenny live show, and the “manifestation walk” with Keira D’Amato (1:30) Saturday: the 5K, the miles, and the Oofos live show (20:25) Sunday: the New Balance live show, some quality time with Kara Goucher, and an afternoon of broadcast meetings (30:05) Marathon Monday: all the stories from the finish line, including friends’ finishes, pro finishes, and GRONK (45:30) Tuesday: TURKEY STRIKE (1:07:00) Listener Q&A (1:14:15) Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
25/04/241h 52m

716. LIVE at the 2024 Boston Marathon with Meb Keflezighi

"Whatever you need, I hope you got at least a little of it here today." What an honor and a treat it was to get to host a live show the day before the 2024 Boston Marathon with 2014 champion Meb Keflezighi. In this conversation — recorded live at the New Balance headquarters — Meb talked about how he was feeling the day before running the race again, 10 years after his historic win the year after the bombings. He talked about officially becoming a New Balance athlete (!!!), about his hopes to run sub-3:00 (he finished in 3:08), and the impact his 2014 win had on him, his family, the city of Boston, and the running community. SPONSOR: New Balance. Click here to shop New Balance’s latest releases for the season. (The SuperComp Trainer is my favorite daily shoe. Meb ran the Boston Marathon in the SC Elite v4!) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
22/04/241h 2m

715. LIVE at the 2024 Boston Marathon with Emma Bates & Jenny Simpson

"It was dark there for a while!" What a treat to get to sit down with Emma Bates and Jenny Simpson three days before the 2024 Boston Marathon. Emma talked about coming back from injury and lining up in Boston with the same confidence she had in 2023 (where she finished fifth), and Jenny talked about making another attempt at a marathon debut after having to drop out of the Olympic Marathon Trials. (Spoiler: Jenny Simpson is officially a marathoner now!) Plus: getting to know each other, discussing our deepest fears, some very easy trivia, and an ode to Des Linden. SPONSORS:  Lagoon: Click here to take Lagoon’s 2-minute sleep quiz to see which pillow is right for you. (Emma Bates and I are both Otters!) Use code ALI at checkout for 15% off your order, and get a free travel bag with your purchase. Tracksmith: New customers, use code ALINEW for $15 off your first Tracksmith order over $75. Returning customers, use code ALIGIVE for free shipping, plus a portion of the proceeds from your order will be donated to Moms Demand Action. Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
18/04/2458m 8s

714. LIVE at the Boston Marathon with Oofos and Project Pink

"If I have to wash and return your Tupperware, I am now super stressed. I am so worried about the Tupperware." Let the Boston Marathon episodes begin! First up: a panel I moderated at the Oofos pop-up on Boylston Street called "Project Pink: Recover with Purpose." This panel was about running, about cancer, about hard stuff, and about resilience. We heard from Anne Keane, who is living with metastatic breast cancer, and was about to run her third Boston Marathon as part of the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge team. Dr. Nancy Lin, the associate chief of breast oncology at Dana-Farber, talked about whether runners are the best or worst patients, and talked about where fundraising dollars actually go. Maureen Key, the senior manager of performance design at Exos, talked about the importance of recovery and mindfulness. And Christine St. Pierre, who has been doing the Pan-Mass Challenge for 18 years now as the captain of Team Duncan, was on hand to convince all of us that we can — and should — do whatever we set our minds to. Thank you to Oofos for having us, and for the longtime partnership and commitment to raising funds for breast cancer research.  SPONSOR:  UCAN: Click here to get a FREE UCAN energy bar sample pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALI for 20% off your next UCAN order. Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
17/04/2459m 41s

713. A Pre-Race Pep Talk from Coach Chris Bennett

"The best way to relax at the starting line is to take a deep breath, and say, 'This is fun as hell.' Doesn’t mean it’s not scary! Doesn’t mean it’s gonna be easy! It’s just fun as hell. And then go have some fun!" Everyone's favorite "Ted Lasso of Running" returns to the Ali on the Run Show today for a pre-race pep talk! Coach Chris Bennett is Nike Running's Global Head Coach, and he's here to give it to you straight. He has advice on dealing with a bad race, tips for staying sane during the final days of taper, and a message for all of the soon-to-be marathoners. Whether you're making your 26.2-mile debut this spring, or you're chasing a big personal best, Coach wants you to celebrate, he wants you to race well, and, most importantly, he wants you to have an awesome time out there. A haiku: Coach Bennett is wise. Listen and you'll run your best. You are doing GREAT! SPONSORS:  New Balance. Click here to shop New Balance’s latest releases for the season. (The SuperComp Trainer is my favorite shoe!) UCAN: Click here to get a FREE UCAN energy bar sample pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALI for 20% off your next UCAN order. What you’ll get on this episode: <!-- [if !supportLists]-->Have you run yet today? (2:45) Coach Bennett’s advice for dealing with a bad run (12:00) Are the marathoners OK? (21:10) Coach Bennett’s pre-race pep talk for all the spring marathoners (26:50) Coach’s advice for the first-time marathoner (30:20) Coach’s advice for the PR chaser (34:30) How to set yourself up for success on race morning (40:00) How to turn a bad race around (47:30) What to do when you’re in a running rut (1:02:10) What Coach Bennett has learned from the greats (1:09:30) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
11/04/241h 15m

712. Abeo Powder, TrailblazHers Run Co. Co-Founder

"We’re leading alongside our community. The three of us made this happen, but there is so much wisdom, so much leadership, so much brilliance within our community. And so we always want to make it known that we want to continue to uplift that and really just show up and show out." Abeo Powder has a magnetic energy. She's one of those people you'll meet and just want to be around every day. Abeo is the co-founder of the TrailblazHers Run Co., an all-female run crew in Boston, with a mission to empower and uplift women — especially BIPOC women — in the community. Emphasis on community: That's what Abeo is all about. In this conversation, Abeo talks about her lifelong relationship with running, and how it's evolved over the years. Today, in addition to her work with the TrailblazHers, she's the founder of Holistic with Hotfoot, where she takes a personalized approach to coaching. You're not just getting training plans with Abeo: You're getting guided meditations, playlists, and so much more. FOLLOW ABEO @hotfoot___ SPONSORS:  Lagoon: Click here to take Lagoon’s 2-minute sleep quiz to see which pillow is right for you. (I’m an Otter!) Use code ALI at checkout for 15% off your order. Tracksmith: New customers, use code ALINEW for $15 off your first Tracksmith order over $75. Returning customers, use code ALIGIVE for free shipping, plus a portion of the proceeds from your order will be donated to Moms Demand Action. What you'll get on this episode: Abeo’s run today, and her decision to put a pause on marathon training (3:00) All about Abeo’s childhood, and how she found running (7:30) How Abeo’s relationship with running has evolved over the years (14:30) Abeo’s take on group run anxiety and intimidation, and why TrailblazHers Run Co. was born (20:00) The growth of the TrailblazHers community (28:30) What to expect at a TrailblazHers event (34:30) What to know about the 26.True marathon, taking place this weekend in Boston (37:55) Coach Abeo, and what she’s all about (45:40) Abeo’s message to nervous marathoners (52:10) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
09/04/241h 5m

711. Motherhood Mondays with Laurie & Elly Henes

"Use all of your resources. If people are willing to help, let them help." What's it like when you're one of the best coaches in the NCAA, and your daughter joins the team? And what's it like to be a high school senior vetting potential college running programs — and to have to decide whether or not to be a part of the program your mom is leading? In this Motherhood Mondays conversation, we're hearing all about the mom-daughter-coach-athlete dynamic, courtesy of NC State Head Women's Cross-Country Coach Laurie Henes and daughter and NC State alum Elly Henes. Laurie talks about how she approached coaching Elly, and Elly talks about the perks and challenges of being coached by her mom. Today, Elly is a professional adidas-sponsored runner who lives in Flagstaff, AZ, is coached by Mike Smith, and trains with Rachel Schneider Smith and Nikki Hiltz. SPONSOR: adidas: Click here to check out the adiClub membership benefits, including 15% off and free shipping. Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
08/04/241h 16m

710. Catching Up with Molly Seidel

"I really, truly, in the bottom of my heart want to keep doing this. But I need to figure out what my 'why' is in a more sustainable way rather than just ‘I want to win another medal because everyone tells me I need to win another medal.’" In 2020, Molly Seidel ran her debut marathon at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials Marathon, finished second, and earned a spot on Team USA for the Tokyo Olympics. In 2021, she became an Olympic Bronze Medalist. The next few years included some highs — like running an American course record at the New York City Marathon — and a lot of lows, including injuries and mental health struggles. Last fall, Molly was on the upswing. She ran a personal best at the Chicago Marathon, which felt promising and encouraging heading into the 2024 Olympic Trials Marathon. Then: a shattered kneecap. Molly had to withdraw from the Trials, which was a devastating blow for her and for fans alike. In this unfiltered episode, Molly talks about how she's doing now, and how she's been doing over the past few months. She talks about making her "50K debut," and about why she wishes it weren't a big deal. Plus, a few fun games, drug testing talk, and Molly's message to this year's Team USA marathoners. SPONSOR:  UCAN: Click here to get a FREE UCAN energy bar sample pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALI for 20% off your next UCAN order. What you’ll get on this episode: All about Molly’s run today – and drug testing talk (2:00) All about Molly’s 50K debut (8:55) All about Molly’s “busted kneecap”(13:30) Molly plays “Never Have I Ever,” PG version (16:00) What life on the run has been like since the Chicago Marathon (36:20) Molly’s message to Fiona, Emily, and Dakotah as they get ready to head to Paris for the Olympic marathon (41:30) What the rest of Molly’s year might look like on the run (48:35) Molly’s plans for Boston Marathon weekend (53:40) Molly plays “Mollygories” (56:00) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
05/04/241h 3m

709. Everything You Need to Know About the 2024 Boston Marathon

"Right on Hereford, left on Boylston. It is the place to be. It’s special every time." We are less than two weeks away from the 128th running of the world’s oldest marathon. This year’s Boston Marathon takes place, as always, on the third Monday of April — this year, that’s April 15. In this mega-episode, I (along with a team of experts and insiders) am attempting to answer all of your questions about all things Boston. Katie Hawkes and Lauren Proshan from the Boston Athletic Association are here to talk logistics (take some deep breaths — the journey to the start line is doable, and you won’t be waiting around for too long once you get there!), past champions Des Linden and Meb Keflezighi join to talk course strategy and to break down what it takes to succeed (and run a PR!) in Boston, and sports dietitian Meghann Featherstun is here to give you some last-minute fueling advice. Get excited: Whether you’re running, volunteering, cheering, or watching from home, it’ll be a Boston to remember. SPONSORS:  UCAN: Click here to get a FREE UCAN energy bar sample pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALI for 20% off your next UCAN order. Vuori: Click here for 20% off your first Vuori purchase. What you’ll get on this episode: B.A.A. director of brand and experiential marketing Katie Hawkes talks about the significance of the Boston Marathon, and shares what’s new for 2024 (4:00) Want to run Boston someday? Here’s what you need to know about getting in, plus how to watch, the inside scoop on the Boston Celebration jackets, and more (29:50) 2014 Boston Marathon champion Meb Keflezighi offers a Boston-specific pep talk (48:00) Lauren Proshan, the B.A.A.’s chief of race operations and production, explains the process of getting to the start line in Hopkinton, and what to know once you’re there (1:15:00) A quick note from Ali (1:39:30) Sports dietitian and four-time Boston Marathoner Meghann Featherstun offers advice on Boston-specific fueling before, during, and after the race (1:45:45) 2018 Boston Marathon champion Des Linden breaks down the Boston Marathon course (2:11:00) All about the Boston Marathon finish line (2:41:30) A quick overview about spectating at the Boston Marathon, and final thoughts on all things Boston 2023 (2:48:00) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
04/04/242h 56m

708. Elizabeth Smart, Child Safety Activist and Marathoner

"It’s OK to prioritize time for happiness. Hard times will come. It’s really important to know what happiness feels like to you so that when you’re in those dark times, you know that happiness is real, you have hope for the future, and you can hold onto that — that you’ll be happy again." Her story captivated the nation: Elizabeth Smart was 14 years old when she was abducted from her home in Salt Lake City and held captive for nine months. During that time, she was repeatedly raped and abused by her captors. Remarkably, Elizabeth has gone on to live a happy, healthy life. She's a mom of three, and she's a child safety activist and commentator for ABC News. She's also a four-time marathoner. In this conversation, Elizabeth talks about how she found running, the role it plays in her life today, and what the marathon means to her. FOLLOW ELIZABETH @elizabeth_smart_official SPONSORS:  Lagoon: Click here to take Lagoon’s 2-minute sleep quiz to see which pillow is right for you. (I’m an Otter!) Use code ALI at checkout for 15% off your order. Tracksmith: New customers, use code ALINEW for $15 off your first Tracksmith order over $75. Returning customers, use code ALIGIVE for free shipping, plus a portion of the proceeds from your order will be donated to Moms Demand Action. What you'll get on this episode: The role running plays in Elizabeth’s life right now (4:30) Safety, fear, and running: Elizabeth’s take (9:00) Why Elizabeth’s story captivated the nation (13:00) Elizabeth’s feelings on being a victim vs. a survivor (19:00) When life went “back to normal” for Elizabeth (23:30) How Elizabeth found running (30:00) Why Elizabeth decided to run a marathon (37:30) Why Elizabeth kept running marathons (49:10) What’s next on the run for Elizabeth? (54:25) On running marathons vs. competing on The Masked Dancer (58:10) Elizabeth’s message to fellow survivors (1:00:30) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
26/03/241h 7m

707. Ask Ali, NYC Half Edition

"I will always show up and do my best, and try to maintain my integrity in the process. I don’t always get it right. But I always try." I ran the New York City Half. I had the best time. And today, I'm here to talk all about running my first 13.1-mile race since my breast cancer diagnosis in May 2023. Plus, answering listener questions about running, podcasting, and more. SPONSORS:  <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> UCAN: Click here to get a FREE UCAN energy bar sample pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALI for 20% off your next UCAN order. goodr: Click here and use code ALI for free shipping. What you’ll get on this episode: <!-- [if !supportLists]-->My 2024 NYC Half recap (1:00) Running-related questions (43:30) Podcast-related questions (56:20) Cancer-related questions (1:02:00) Life questions (1:04:10) Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
21/03/241h 13m

706. Emily Sisson, LIVE in New York City

<!-- wp:paragraph --> "Des is the coolest one out of all of us, and she organized it. So of course if Des organizes a dog party, we're going to go to it... And I think if you went to the dog party, you had a good race." <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> She's the American Record Holder in the marathon, she just made her second Olympic team, and this weekend, she was in New York City for a live show all about doggy play dates, missing dogs, the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials Marathon, potential Olympic tattoo spots, being Emily in Paris, and so much more. Welcome Emily Sisson back to the Ali on the Run Show! <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> FOLLOW EMILY @em_sisson_ <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSOR: New Balance. Click here to shop New Balance’s latest releases for the season. (The SuperComp Trainer is my favorite daily shoe, and I ran the NYC Half in the SC Elite v4!) <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
19/03/241h 7m

705. Emma Coburn on Life Lately

<!-- wp:paragraph --> "I have yet to meet a marg that is too spicy for me." <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Emma Coburn is an Olympic bronze medalist, a World Champion, a world silver medalist, a 10-time U.S. champion, and a three-time Olympian. The New Balance-sponsored professional athlete returns to the Ali on the Run Show for the seventh time today to catch us up on how life has been since tearing her hamstring at World Championships last summer. (Spoiler: She's fit!) <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> FOLLOW EMMA @emmacoburn <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSORS:  <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Lagoon: Click here to take Lagoon’s 2-minute sleep quiz to see which pillow is right for you. (I’m an Otter!) Use code ALI at checkout for 15% off your order. <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Vuori: Click here for 20% off your first Vuori purchase. <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
15/03/241h 6m

704. LIVE in Richmond with Keira D'Amato

<!-- wp:paragraph --> "I hope I can normalize not hitting goals and being OK." <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> We took our finest feathers and poppiest pink outfits to Richmond, VA. Welcome to Ali on the Run Show LIVE with Keira D'Amato! We played games — Never Have I Ever, Truth or Dare Jenga, and the classic Skeirragories — we laughed, we squatted, we chugged water, and we had an honest conversation about Keira's experience at the 2024 Olympic Marathon Trials. Come for the community. Stay for the Meat Thing clip. (OK, maybe don't stay for the Meat Thing clip...) <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSORS:  <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> UCAN: Click here to get a FREE UCAN energy bar sample pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALI for 20% off your next UCAN order. <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Tracksmith: New customers, use code ALINEW for $15 off your first Tracksmith order over $75. Returning customers, use code ALIGIVE for free shipping, plus a portion of the proceeds from your order will be donated to Moms Demand Action. <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
13/03/241h 40m

703. Nikki Hiltz, World Silver Medalist

<!-- wp:paragraph --> "Records are always going to be broken, but medals are forever." <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Nikki Hiltz returns to the Ali on the Run Show for the seventh time — and for the first time as a world championship medalist! Last weekend, Nikki took home the silver medal in the 1500m at World Indoor Championships, and today, we get to hear all about it. Plus a very special (and oh so wholesome) guest to kick off the episode. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> FOLLOW NIKKI @nikkihiltz <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSORS:  <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> New Balance. Click here to shop New Balance’s latest releases for the season. (The SuperComp Trainer is my favorite shoe!) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> UCAN: Click here to get a FREE UCAN energy bar sample pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALI for 20% off your next UCAN order. <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> LISTEN HERE: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> EMBED <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> What you’ll get on this episode: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Welcome Liz Hiltz to the Ali on the Run Show! (1:45) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> How it feels to be a World Indoor Silver Medalist (11:35) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> “This is my whole personality now” (14:10) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> The 1500m community, and what makes it so special right now (18:35) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Nikki’s reaction to watching the 1500m with their parents after the race (20:20) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Nikki’s race plan for the 1500m final (25:10) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> The significance of Nikki's "THEM" necklace (30:20) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Why Nikki went for the win in the prelims (35:50) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> On watching Elle Purrier St. Pierre take home a gold medal the day before the 1500m final (39:40) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> How Nikki and Emily Mackay went from acquaintances to Team USA teammates and medalists (42:10) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> All about that race-day sore throat (45:35) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> From getting off the line to the finish line: How the race broke down (54:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> All about Nikki's role in the forthcoming Tracktown series debuting March 29 (1:01:35) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> What Nikki's into right now (1:05:15) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> A message on authenticity (1:09:20) <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
07/03/241h 14m

702. Run Your Way with Jackie Gaughan

<!-- wp:paragraph --> "I think about when I was a kid and I would just go out and run hard and not worry about the result or what was the worst thing that could happen. I run my best when I run with the same mindset I had when I was 12." <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Jackie Gaughan qualified for the Olympic Marathon Trials in her very first marathon. At 24 years old, she was the 18th-fastest qualifier in the field. (Her PR is a 2:27 from the 2023 Berlin Marathon.) In this conversation, Jackie talks about going from being an anxiety-riddled runner at Notre Dame to a four-time marathoner who finished 25th at the Trials. She talks about how running fits into her life as a financial analyst at Goldman Sachs, about her oldest daughter tendencies (she's the oldest of four), and about racing with a Jackie Mindset. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> FOLLOW JACKIE @jackie_gaughan <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSOR:  <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> New Balance. Click here to shop New Balance’s latest releases for the season. (The SuperComp Trainer is my favorite shoe!) <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> What you’ll get on this episode: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> All about Jackie’s run today (1:45) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Jackie’s decision not to run this year’s Boston Marathon (2:45) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> What Jackie’s job entails, and how she fits running in (5:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> How it felt going into the Trials as the 18th-fastest qualifier (7:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> What it means to run with a Jackie Mindset (8:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> How and why Jackie became a runner (9:35) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> On dealing with race-related and running-related anxiety (14:15) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Why Jackie decided to move up to the marathon after college (16:10) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> What Jackie’s Trials training was like (18:05) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> What it was like in Orlando leading up to the Trials (23:25) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> On making the decision to walk during the race (28:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> How Jackie got through the toughest parts of the race, and what the finish line experience was like (34:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> What running looks like for Jackie right now (38:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> What it means to run the Jackie Gaughan way (41:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
05/03/2446m 47s

701. Rachel Schneider Smith, Olympian, Professional Runner, & Mom

<!-- wp:paragraph --> "Hands down, the most courageous thing I’ve ever done is walk into trying to get pregnant and walking through pregnancy after loss." <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Rachel Schneider Smith just might be the most-loved woman in the professional running world. Everyone adores her — and in this episode, it's easy to see why. Rachel is a HOKA-sponsored professional runner who competes in everything from the 1500m on the track to the half marathon on the roads. (Girl's got range!) She lives in Flagstaff, AZ, where she is coached by her husband, Mike Smith. In this conversation, Rachel talks about pregnancy after loss, and about the role running played during her grieving process in the wake of a miscarriage. She talks about returning to running and racing, and about how she's feeling heading into the USATF 15K Championships this weekend in Florida. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> FOLLOW RACHEL @rachschneid18 <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSORS:  <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Lagoon: Click here to take Lagoon’s 2-minute sleep quiz to see which pillow is right for you. (I’m an Otter!) Use code ALI at checkout for 15% off your order. <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> UCAN: Click here to get a FREE UCAN energy bar sample pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALI for 20% off your next UCAN order. <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> What you’ll get on this episode: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> All about Rachel’s run today, and how her body feels returning to running after having a baby (2:25) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Where Rachel finds her flow state (5:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Rachel reflects on her performances at USA Indoor National Championships last weekend (6:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> On running with teammates in Flagstaff, and running with nose strips at USAs (11:45) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Rachel’s New Hampshire roots (14:20) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> What Rachel’s return to racing has been like (16:40) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Navigating life as a professional runner and mom (22:45) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> The sisterhood of professional runner moms (27:40) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Rachel’s experience with loss, and the role running played in her grieving process (30:25) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Rachel’s bout with skin cancer (38:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> What Rachel was like as a kid (45:30) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Rachel’s goals for the USATF 15K Championships (50:15) <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
29/02/241h 7m

700. Jess McClain's 2024 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials Recap

<!-- wp:paragraph --> "I had the time of my life out there. I soaked it all in." <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> So often, the fourth-place finisher at any given Olympic Trials is the most devastated of the day. The person who came closest to the podium, and was the first not to make the team. But at this year's U.S. Olympic Team Trials Marathon, Jess McClain changed the narrative. The self-coached, unsponsored, agent-less runner shocked fans with her fourth-place finish and four-minute personal best, finishing in 2:25:46. In this conversation, Jess — who is the executive director of the Love Up Foundation and is a freelance marketing consultant — talks about how she made it happen. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> FOLLOW JESS @jesstonn <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSORS:  <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> goodr: Click here and use code ALI for free shipping. <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Sidekick: Click here to get 15% off any recovery tool. <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> What you’ll get on this episode: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Jess’s emotions a few days post-Trials (2:55) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> On Jess’s approach to the Trials (4:45) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Does Jess want a coach, an agent, a sponsor? (7:20) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Jess’s snapshot moment from the day (11:30) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> How the race played out (22:15) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> When Jess knew she was in fourth place (29:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> What it means to be the official Team USA alternate (30:40) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> How Jess trained for the Trials (36:20) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> On Jess’s work with the Love Up Foundation (38:55) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> What Jess decided to wear on race day (44:15) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> How Jess found the confidence to go for it (50:35) <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
22/02/241h 2m

699. Sara Hall's 2024 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials Recap

<!-- wp:paragraph --> "This was the happy ending to it all, to all the struggle. But that’s life, right? It wasn’t how the story ended. But believing it was kept me in it." <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Sara Hall just competed at her eighth Olympic Trials event. She went all-in for this one, hoping to make her first Olympic team. At the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials Marathon in Orlando, FL, Sara ultimately finished fifth — two spots short of earning a spot on Team USA. Her 2:26:06 finish broke the American Masters Marathon Record, and as she processes what it all means for her and her journey, Sara shares in this episode that there's so much to be proud of and grateful for. (And, after her eighth Trials, it's fitting that this is Sara's eighth appearance on the Ali on the Run Show!) <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> FOLLOW SARA @sarahall3 <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSORS:  <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Lagoon: Click here to take Lagoon's 2-minute sleep quiz to see which pillow is right for you. (I'm an Otter!) Use code ALI at checkout for 15% off your order. <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> UCAN: Click here to get a FREE UCAN energy bar sample pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALI for 20% off your next UCAN order. <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> What you’ll get on this episode: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> On Sara’s recent car trouble, and how her body is feeling post-Trials (2:10) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> What Aliphine and Sara talked about on the start line (3:50) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> How serious was Sara’s injury when she scratched from the Houston Half? (4:45) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> All about Sara’s pre-race warm-up (7:15) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Why Sara took off and threw her watch at mile 17 (9:30) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Sara shares her proudest racing moments (12:20) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> On dealing with mid-race cramping (15:20) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> What’s next? (22:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Sara’s first workout after the Trials (27:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> On breaking the Master’s Record at the Trials (28:40) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Sara’s snapshot moment from the day (31:45) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> The race plan (40:35) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> How Sara processed and grieved this race with her family (40:20) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> On making the final turn toward the finish line (48:40) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> What it was like seeing training partner Makenna Myler at the finish (52:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> On never giving up on your dreams (53:45) <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
20/02/2457m 50s

698. Makenna Myler's 2024 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials Recap

<!-- wp:paragraph --> "Going into this race, I was like, 'Top 10, that sounds like a really good goal. I can do that. Top 10.' And then when that race started, I was like, 'Holy crap, Top 10 is going to be so hard. This is the most talented group of women I have ever been surrounded by.' Everywhere I looked, I was like, 'You’re amazing, you’re amazing, you’re incredible…' I felt honored to be among those women. I just look up to all these women around me." <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> "Have kids and dreams." It's Makenna Myler's mantra (surely you've seen her post-race video that quickly went viral), and it's exactly what she's doing. The mom of two (10 months and 3 years old) just finished seventh at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials Marathon, where she ran a personal best time of 2:26:14. Makenna went into the Trials hoping for a Top 10 finish, and wanting "to be a factor." In this episode, she talks about how she made it happen, about being coached by Ryan Hall, about doing workouts alongside Sara Hall, and about what it was like pumping with fellow Trials-running moms before the race. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> FOLLOW MAKENNA @benzmakenz <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSORS:  <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> New Balance. Click here to shop New Balance’s latest releases for the season. (The SuperComp Trainer is my favorite shoe!) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> UCAN: Click here to get a FREE UCAN energy bar sample pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALI for 20% off your next UCAN order. <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> What you’ll get on this episode: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> How Makenna processes her races (2:45) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> What it was like nursing and pumping during race weekend (5:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> All about Makenna’s viral “Have kids and dreams” video (10:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> On imposter syndrome, being coached by Ryan Hall, and training with Sara Hall (13:10) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> What the start of the race was like, and the race plan Ryan gave Makenna beforehand (23:55) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> The last 10K (29:15) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> What Makenna and Ryan talked about after the race (45:30) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Where Makenna plans to run next (51:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Why Makenna shaved her head in high school (55:30) <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
15/02/241h

697. Love on the Run with Best Running Friends Conner Mantz & Clayton Young

<!-- wp:paragraph --> "For all the speculators out there, there was no splitting the prize money, no talk about that beforehand, no 'You go first, I go second.' No 'Conner let me win in New Haven, so I have to let him win at the Trials.' It really just happened. I want to make that 100 percent clear. I wouldn’t have it any other way. It was pure, raw emotion of enjoying the moment." <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> It was the marathon finish we all couldn't stop talking about. At the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials Marathon, former Brigham Young University teammates and current training partners Conner Mantz and Clayton Young ran stride-for-stride every step of the way, until Conner broke the tape just ahead of Clayton. Together, they went 1-2 on the podium, securing their spots on Team USA for the Paris Olympic Games this summer. In this conversation, Conner and Clayton talk about the race, about training with coach Ed Eyestone, and about whether Clayton really "let" Conner win. It's Love on the Run meets Friendship Fest! <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> FOLLOW CONNER @connermantz <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> FOLLOW CLAYTON @_clayton_young_ <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSOR: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Tracksmith: New customers, use code ALINEW for $15 off your first Tracksmith order over $75. Returning customers, use code ALIGIVE for free shipping, plus a portion of the proceeds from your order will be donated to Moms Demand Action. <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> What you’ll get on this episode: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> How Clayton, Conner, and Coach Eyestone wow feeling just a few days after the race (2:30) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> All about that now-famous Olympic Trials finish (3:30) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> The surge that got Conner to the finish (9:55) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> What Meb Keflezighi said to Conner and Clayton before the race (15:30) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> All about Conner and Clayton’s relationships with fellow professional runner Jared Ward (16:50) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> How Conner and Clayton’s families feel about their race results (20:15) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> On getting back on the run with the BYU crew (22:25) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Conner and Clayton break down the race — starting with Conner’s missed bottle (25:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> The post-race conversations Clayton and Conner had with Zach Panning, who led most of the race (34:35) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> The nerves of the Trials vs. the Olympics (40:50) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> The mid-race high five seen around the country (45:35) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Clayton’s decision to wear sunglasses to the press conference (50:25) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> How Conner and Clayton met (54:50) <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
13/02/241h

696. My 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials Marathon Weekend Recap

<!-- wp:paragraph --> "Seeing how many people flew down to Florida on a random weekend in February to cheer for total strangers… How cool is that?!" <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> I had the best weekend in Orlando at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials Marathon — running around Lake Eola with friends, attending the elite athlete press conference, hosting a Best Running Friends meetup, going on shakeout runs, and, of course, cheering for all of the runners during Saturday's race. This is my recap from the weekend. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSOR: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> UCAN: Click here to get a FREE UCAN energy bar sample pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALI for 20% off your next UCAN order. <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> What you’ll get on this episode: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Why I went to the Olympic Marathon Trials in Orlando (1:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Friday: a morning run, wise words from Deena Kastor, the elite athlete press conference, an impromptu Best Running Friends meetup, a shakeout run, and a weird sushi dinner (9:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Saturday: race day! (34:10) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Final takeaways (51:50) <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
08/02/241h 1m

695. Dakotah Lindwurm's 2024 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials Recap

<!-- wp:paragraph --> "I knew months ago that was going to be my caption for that post!" Let the U.S. Olympic Team Trials Marathon recaps begin! First up: Dakotah Lindwurm! The 28-year-old Puma-sponsored athlete who trains with Minnesota Distance Elite finished third at the Trials, running 2:25:31 and fulfilling a lifelong dream of earning a spot on Team USA. In this conversation, recorded just two days after the race (while on vacation in the Dominican Republic!), Dakotah talks about her 130-mile training weeks leading up to the Trials while working full-time as a paralegal. She talks about developing an unwavering confidence and belief in herself, shares her original race plan, and breaks down the race itself. Plus, what it was like racing with teammate and best friend Annie Frisbie, what the spectators in Orlando were like, and the mid-race move that makes her feel "icky." <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> FOLLOW DAKOTAH @dakotahlindwurm <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSOR: New Balance. Click here to shop New Balance’s latest releases for the season. (The SuperComp Trainer is my favorite shoe!) <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
06/02/2455m 49s

694. Weini Kelati, American Record Holder in the Half Marathon

<!-- wp:paragraph --> "As runners, we all deserve to be at the start line — and at the finish line, winning races." <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Last month, Weini Kelati broke the American record in the half marathon, running 1:06:25 in Houston in her debut at the distance. Just a few days later, she ran — and won — the USATF cross-country championships. Weini's plan was never to be a record-breaking runner, though. Growing up in Eritrea, Weini was accustomed to walking — sometimes running — two hours to get to school each day, six days a week. Running on top of that? No thank you, she told her P.E. teacher. But somehow, she ended up on the school's track team, and at 17 years old, she was chosen to represent Eritrea at the Junior World Championships in Eugene, OR. The rest, as they say, is history. Weini intentionally missed her flight back home in favor of seeking asylum to stay in the U.S. and pursue a running career. She attended the University of New Mexico, where she became the most-decorated track and field athlete in the program's history, and she's been breaking records ever since. Weini lives in Flagstaff, AZ, where she is sponsored by Under Armour and trains with the Dark Sky Distance group. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> FOLLOW WEINI @weini_kelati <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSOR: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Vuori: Click here for 20% off your first Vuori purchase. <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> What you’ll get on this episode: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> What’s next on Weini’s racing calendar? (3:40) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> All about Weini’s childhood (4:30) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> When — and why — Weini started running in elementary school (10:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> The trip to the U.S. that changed Weini’s life forever (19:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> On acclimating to life in the U.S. (25:45) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> What it was like for Weini to go eight years without seeing her mother (30:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Weini’s college experience at the University of New Mexico (41:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> How Weini became a professional runner (45:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Why Weini wanted to move up to the half-marathon distance (49:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Weini’s advice for first-time half-marathoners (55:35) <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
01/02/241h

693. Fiona O'Keeffe, 2024 Olympic Marathon Trials Competitor

<!-- wp:paragraph --> "I wouldn’t say I’m a favorite in a lot of peoples’ eyes. But it’s the Trials. We’re here to select a team. So I’m going to go for it and see what happens." <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Happy Olympic Trials Week! This Saturday, the fastest distance runners in the U.S. will line up in Orlando, FL, racing for their chance to represent Team USA in the marathon at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Among those runners will be Fiona O'Keeffe, making her debut at the distance. Fiona runs professionally for Puma, and trains with the Puma Elite coaches Amy and Alistair Cragg. Fiona qualified for the Trials by running a 1:11 half marathon, and now she's ready to see what she can do over the course of 26.2 miles. In this episode, Fiona talks about her training, about the advice Amy Cragg (who won the 2016 Olympic Marathon Trials) has given her, and about her recovery from a staph infection in her ankle last summer. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> FOLLOW FIONA @fiona_okeeffe <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSOR: New Balance. Click here to shop New Balance’s latest releases for the season. (The SuperComp Trainer is my favorite shoe!) <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> What you’ll get on this episode: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Race week! Fiona shares how she’s feeling just days away from the Trials (1:50) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Was Fiona’s plan to debut in the marathon at the Trials? (5:10) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> What Fiona’s Trials training looked like, including her favorite and least favorite workouts (10:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> On pressure — internal and external (17:20) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> The ankle injury that sidelined Fiona last summer (18:45) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Fiona’s visualization plans, and what the week before the Trials entails (27:25) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Why Fiona chose to train with Amy and Alistair Cragg (31:10) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Noise vs. hype (34:20) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> All about the runners in Fiona’s family (36:30) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> What it might look like to continue competing on both the track and the roads (41:50) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Fiona’s pre-race must-dos (44:50) <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
30/01/2451m 4s

692. The Best Advice We've Ever Received

<!-- wp:paragraph --> "Put yourself in a position to get a yes, otherwise it’s automatically a no." <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Need a little pep talk? A little boost? A gentle nudge, or some tough love? I've got all that and more today, with a roundup of the best advice listeners of the Ali on the Run Show have ever received. Plus, a short story about a time very recently when I took my own advice and "sent the email" — and it didn't work out the way I'd hoped. (It's OK!) <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSORS: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> UCAN: Click here to get a FREE UCAN energy bar sample pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALI for 20% off your next UCAN order. <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> goodr: Click here and use code ALI for free shipping. <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Pre-order To the Gorge, by Emily Halnon, here. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
25/01/2449m 33s

691. Gabi Rooker, 2:24 Marathoner

<!-- wp:paragraph --> "You take what you have and make the most of it." <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Gabi Rooker was an anti-running competitive gymnast growing up. After college, she began working full-time as an internal medicine physician's assistant. Now, she's headed to the U.S. Olympic Team Trials Marathon as the eighth-fastest woman in the field. In this conversation, Gabi talks about her unconventional road to becoming a 2:24 marathoner. Gabi ran her first marathon in 2021 — a 2:56 finish at Grandma's Marathon in her home state of Minnesota — and in just two years progressed to a 2:24 finish at the 2023 Chicago Marathon. Gabi is coached by her husband, Alex, and she just signed her first major sponsorship deal with Nike at age 36. The Trials are just 11 days away, and Gabi's name is one you should know. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> FOLLOW GABI @gabirooker <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSOR: New Balance. Click here to shop New Balance’s latest releases for the season. (The SuperComp Trainer is my favorite shoe!) <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> What you’ll get on this episode: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> On being “one to watch” at this year’s Olympic Marathon Trials, and what live has been like lately for Gabi (2:45) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> On the pressure and stakes of this year’s Trials (6:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> How Gabi’s life changed after the 2023 Chicago Marathon, and her thoughts on experience vs. newness (7:20) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> How Gabi feels about being the 8th-fastest woman lining up at the Trials (10:50) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Gabi shares her goals for the 2024 Marathon Trials (12:20) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Growing up Gabi: the life of a competitive gymnast (14:55) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Gabi’s introduction to running (23:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> How Gabi’s husband, Alex, became her coach (29:30) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> All about Gabi’s work as a physician’s assistant (32:15) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Why Gabi wanted to run a marathon (39:45) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> On signing with Nike, and moving to part-time PA work leading up to the Trials (48:30) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> The magic of the Mill City Running community (54:10) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> How Gabi is feeling a few weeks out from the Trials (57:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
23/01/241h 9m

690. Chris Chavez, 2:59 Marathoner & Founder of Citius Mag

<!-- wp:paragraph --> Chris Chavez has made a living out of being track and field's biggest fan and hype person. And when he's not obsessively covering the sport for Citius Mag, Chris is pursuing his own running goals. For the past several years, it's been no secret that Chris wanted to run a sub-3:00 marathon. This past weekend, that dream came true at the Houston Marathon, where Chris crossed the finish line in 2 hours 59 minutes and 12 seconds. This is his official race recap. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSORS: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> UCAN: Click here to get a FREE UCAN energy bar sample pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALI for 20% off your next UCAN order. <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Sidekick: Click here to get 15% off any recovery tool. <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> FOLLOW CHRIS @chris_j_chavez <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
18/01/241h 5m

689. Everything You Need to Know About the 2024 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials

<!-- wp:paragraph --> "This is the race they’re going to tell their grandkids about — that they took part in the race to pick the marathon team for the Olympics." <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> We are just three weeks away from the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials Marathon! On Saturday, February 3, the fastest distance runners in the country will line up in Orlando in pursuit of their Olympic dreams. To qualify for the Trials, women had to run a sub-2:37 marathon or a sub-1:12 half marathon, and men had to run a sub-2:18 marathon or a sub-1:03 half. The top three men and top three women will earn spots on Team USA. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> To answer all of your questions about the Trials — like what's the deal with the men having to unlock spots, and how are the roommates assigned? — we have media director for the local organizing committee Jay Holder (who was the press chief for the 2020 Trials in Atlanta). <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> The men start at 10:10 AM ET, and the women start at 10:20 AM. The marathon will stream live on Peacock starting at 10 AM ET, and the taped broadcast airs on NBC at 12 PM ET. For more information (and to read all the athlete bios!), check out the official Trials website. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSOR: New Balance. Click here to shop New Balance’s latest releases for the season. (The SuperComp Trainer is my favorite shoe!) <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
16/01/2451m 33s

688. Jenny Simpson, Soon-to-be-Marathoner

<!-- wp:paragraph --> "I am not wired to do something halfway or to do something for fun. I don’t know what that means. Fun for me is going as hard as possible." <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> After nearly two highly-decorated decades of racing the 1500m and the mile, Jenny Simpson is upping the ante and the mileage. In just a few weeks, Jenny will make her marathon debut at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials Marathon in Orlando, FL. In this conversation, Jenny talks about her decision to have a go at 26.2 miles, what she thinks of marathon training these days, how she's handling fueling, and whether or not she hopes the race comes down to a kick. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSORS: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> UCAN: Click here to get a FREE UCAN energy bar sample pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALI for 20% off your next UCAN order. <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Quin D'Amato! Click here to buy Girl Scout Cookies from Keira D'Amato's daughter! <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> What you’ll get on this episode: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> All about Jenny’s run today, and how she feels about returning to the track for workouts (2:35) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Meet Barkley: Jenny’s second dog! (5:55) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> On New Year’s Resolutions and looking at life after competitive running (7:20) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Jenny’s high and low moments from 2023 (13:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> How Jenny’s body is feeling during marathon training, and how she feels about training right now (17:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> On being a contender at the Trials (26:25) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> "Do you love marathon training?" (34:10) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> The important stuff: how Jenny plans to wear her hair for her marathon debut (42:50) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> How Jenny is approaching and handling fueling for marathon training and racing (45:15) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> "It's so top of mind to me: You are responsible for everything that goes in your body" (53:35) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> What Jenny doesn't want to happen on race day, and where she sees her strengths (57:25) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> How Jenny anticipates measuring success on race day (1:09:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
11/01/241h 19m

687. The 2024 State of the Ali on the Run Show

<!-- wp:paragraph --> "I survived!" <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> It’s a tradition! Here on the Ali on the Run Show, we kick off every year with the annual State of the Show episode — a look at the past, present, and future of the podcast. In 2023, the Ali on the Run Show surpassed 21 million downloads, and released 87 episodes with 75 different guests (34 first-timers, and 40 returning and recurring guests). So, what did we learn from 2023, and what's in store for 2024? Time to assess! <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSORS: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> UCAN: Click here to get a FREE UCAN energy bar sample pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALI for 20% off your next UCAN order. <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Vuori: Click here for 20% off your first Vuori purchase. <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> What you’ll get on this episode: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> The Ali on the Run Show by the numbers (2:30) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> My 2023 personal and professional highlights (15:40) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Revisiting my 2023 goals (30:40) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Looking forward on the Ali on the Run Show (35:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> The 2024 Ali on the Run Show mission statement (43:20) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> My 2024 goals (46:30) <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
04/01/2453m 1s

686. 2023 in Review with Kara Goucher

<!-- wp:paragraph --> "If you have that heart of a lion, you will get back there. You just have to have patience." <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> It was a big year for Kara Goucher! Her book, The Longest Race, debuted and became a New York Times best-seller. She and Des Linden launched their podcast, Nobody Asked Us with Des and Kara. She called dozens of exciting races as a distance analyst for NBC's track and field and marathon broadcasts. She continued navigating life on the run with runner's dystonia. And today, she's here to recap all of it with us. Plus, we take a look at some of the year's highlights in professional running. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> FOLLOW KARA @karagoucher <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSORS: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> UCAN: Click here to get a FREE UCAN energy bar sample pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALIUCAN for 20% off your next UCAN order. <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Sidekick: Click here to get 15% off any recovery tool. <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Tracksmith: New customers, use code ALINEW for $15 off your first Tracksmith order over $75. Returning customers, use code ALIGIVE for free shipping, plus a portion of the proceeds from your order will be donated to Moms Demand Action. <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> What you’ll get on this episode: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Kara attempts to sum up 2023 in one word (2:10) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Kara looks back at the success of her book, The Longest Race (2:50) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Kara’s year on the run (9:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Kara’s year on the mic: Kara talks about becoming a podcast host, and what it’s been like co-hosting “Nobody Asked Us with Des and Kara” with Des Linden (16:15) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Kara’s year on TV, and which races she enjoyed broadcasting the most (19:45) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> 2023 on the run, professionally: recapping the highlights from the year in professional running (26:45) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> The one rule Kara would love to implement in professional running (53:30) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Kara’s predictions for 2024 (1:04:40) <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
28/12/231h 9m

685. Ask Ali, Cancer Edition

<!-- wp:paragraph --> "I felt like I was constantly treading water and barely staying afloat. It felt like I was stuck, as everything else just raged on. Time doesn’t stop and the world doesn’t stop. Everything doesn’t stop just because you’re having a hard time. There were days where I’d be at the grocery store, standing in line, and I wanted to scream, 'Don’t you all know that I have cancer? Don’t you know this is the hardest day of my life, and it’s a normal day in your life?' It’s the ultimate reminder that you never know what someone’s going through. So be kind." <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> At long last: the big, long, TMI-filled cancer episode. After being diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year, I've wanted to do regular check-ins on the podcast, but it's been a little daunting. One day last week, I finally felt up for chatting a bit. So in this episode, I'm talking about what life has looked like on the health front over the past seven months. I walk through my timeline from first lump (April 27) to mammogram and ultrasound (May 12) to biopsy (May 16) to diagnosis (May 19), followed by surgeries (double mastectomy July 3, reconstruction surgery August 30), chemotherapy (September 26, October 17, November 7, and November 27), and "now what?" Plus, answering listener questions and offering thoughts on how to support a loved one going through a cancer diagnosis and treatment. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSOR: New Balance. Click here to shop New Balance’s latest releases for the season. (The SuperComp Trainer is my favorite shoe!) <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> What you’ll get on this episode: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> “Notecard thoughts” from the past few months, including Annie as my anchor, and ruminations on being called a “fighter” and “warrior” (2:40) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> My timeline: from first lump to diagnosis, surgeries, chemotherapy, and beyond (12:10) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> On the treatment front: Now what? (1:01:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Answering listener questions about all things cancer (1:08:50) <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> LINKS: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Pre-order To the Gorge, by Emily Halnon <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Ali vs. Breast Cancer GoFundMe <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Penguin Cold Caps <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> ChappyWrap <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Minky Couture blanket <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Oofos slippers <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Stanley hand-held water bottle <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Nordstrom pajamas <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Zip-front bras <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Athleta zip-front bra <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> The one-shoulder bodysuit (on major sale!) <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
26/12/231h 50m

684. Emilee Risteen, On Chasing 2:37

<!-- wp:paragraph --> "It’s not easy to talk about the disappointments. It’s not easy to talk about the times that you fall short. Nobody wants to brag about those. It’s been hard. There were lots of tears shed in private. And just really accepting the fact that I wanted something so badly, and it didn’t happen." <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Emilee Risteen has raced six marathons in the past 12 months, each in pursuit of one very specific goal. For the past year, Emilee has been trying to qualify for the Olympic Marathon Trials, which would mean running 26.2 miles in 2:37 or faster. She ran CIM in 2:43, Houston in 2:48, Boston in 2:41, Grandma's in 2:38 (a personal best and so close to that 2:37!), the McKirdy Micro in 2:41, and CIM one more time in 2:44. In this conversation, Emilee — who ran her first marathon in 4:03 and has taken nearly 90 minutes off her time in less than three years — talks about chasing her big goals, and about what happens when you don't quite get there. Plus, she talks about how going for sub-2:37 was initially about the time and the OTQ, but ultimately became about so much more. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> FOLLOW EMILEE @emristeen <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSORS: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> UCAN: Click here to get a FREE UCAN energy bar sample pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALIUCAN for 20% off your next UCAN order. <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Tracksmith: New customers, use code ALINEW for $15 off your first Tracksmith order over $75. Returning customers, use code ALIGIVE for free shipping, plus a portion of the proceeds from your order will be donated to Moms Demand Action. <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> What you’ll get on this episode: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> How Emilee is feeling post-CIM (3:20) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> How Emilee is processing this past year on the run (4:30) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> On “getting back out there” (8:10) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Why Emilee loves the process, and what this year of running was really about (11:45) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> What the women’s OTQ community is like at marathons in the U.S. (19:30) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Emilee’s relationship with the time 2:37 (23:50) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Emilee shares her running origin story (27:10) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> What Emilee’s first marathon was like, and how she’s gone from being a 4:03 marathoner to a 2:38 marathoner in less than three years (33:50) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> How running fits into Emilee’s life (45:20) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> How Emilee ran six marathons in 12 months without getting injured (47:35) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Emilee shares her 2024 running plans (51:40) <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
21/12/231h 7m

683. Ask Ali!

<!-- wp:paragraph --> "Community is everything. People are everything. I want to stay surrounded by people that I love and that love me. I’m going to mess up in life. I’m not always going to get it right. But that’s what matters: showing up and being there and being together." <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Ask Ali returns! It's been a minute since we've done a classic Q&A-style episode. In this one: holiday traditions, what's next on the run, and so much more. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSOR: New Balance. Click here to shop New Balance’s latest releases for the season. (The SuperComp Trainer is my favorite shoe!) <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
19/12/231h 6m

682. Emily Oster, 3:17 Marathoner

<!-- wp:paragraph --> "Whenever we do something that we really invest in and that’s hard — and that we’re not sure we can do — it’s a reminder of the ‘we can do hard things’ aspect. And I’ll always get to say that I did this." <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Emily Oster is an economist, a professor at Brown University, and a best-selling author of books including Expecting Better, Cribsheet, and The Family Firm. And she just made her marathon debut at the California International Marathon (CIM), where she finished in 3 hours 17 minutes and 39 seconds. In this conversation, Emily talks about her decision to run 26.2 miles (which she twice swore she would never do, during her first and second appearances on the Ali on the Run Show), about working with coach Kaitlin Goodman and sports dietitian Meghann Featherstun, and about her race-day experience. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> FOLLOW EMILY: @ProfEmilyOster <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSORS: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> UCAN: Click here to get a FREE UCAN energy bar sample pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALIUCAN for 20% off your next UCAN order. <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Tracksmith: New customers, use code ALINEW for $15 off your first Tracksmith order over $75. Returning customers, use code ALIGIVE for free shipping, plus a portion of the proceeds from your order will be donated to Moms Demand Action. <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> The Eugene Marathon: Register for the Eugene Marathon (April 28, 2024) and save $10 with code ONTHERUN. <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> What you’ll get on this episode: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Emily’s evolution as a runner, and why she made the decision to run a marathon this year (2:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Why Emily decided to start working with coach Kaitlin Goodman, and why they chose the California International Marathon (4:40) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> On choosing a “fast” race course (18:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> What Emily learned from working with sports dietitian Meghann Featherstun (21:10) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> What Emily’s CIM training was like (25:40) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> On pre-race nervous, training stressors, and race goals (37:30) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> The road to the start line (45:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Emily’s highs and lows from CIM 2023 (48:45) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> What it was like becoming a marathoner for the first time (1:01:05) <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
14/12/231h 9m

681. Tunde Oyeneyin, Peloton Instructor & New York City Marathoner

<!-- wp:paragraph --> "For the first time in my entire life, I was in awe of myself. I was in awe of what I’d accomplished. The marathon was a love letter to myself. For the first time, seeing myself the way other people see me. For the first time, truly recognizing my courage and my power." <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> The first time Tunde Oyeneyin was on the Ali on the Run Show, she insisted she wasn't a runner. Now, three years and many miles later, the Peloton instructor, best-selling author, and Access Hollywood guest correspondent admits she has fully embraced the runner life. And as of last month, she's officially a marathoner. In this conversation, Tunde talks about her decision and motivation to run this year's New York City Marathon, and about why she chose to keep her goal a secret. She shares stories from race day, talks about how those 26.2 miles changed her life and the way she coaches her Peloton classes, and explains the impact the finish line has had on her and how she sees herself. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> FOLLOW TUNDE @tune2tunde <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSORS: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> UCAN: Click here to get a FREE UCAN energy bar sample pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALIUCAN for 20% off your next UCAN order. <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Vuori: Click here for 20% off your first Vuori purchase. <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> The Bayshore Marathon, Half Marathon, & 10K: Click here to register for the 2024 races, taking place May 25, 2024. <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> What you’ll get on this episode: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> How Tunde feels about becoming a marathoner (1:45) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> “Do you get it now or are marathons overhyped?” (5:30) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Will Tunde run another marathon? (9:40) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> When and why Tunde decided to run the New York City Marathon (10:30) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> How —after keeping it a secret — the world found out Tunde was running the marathon (13:50) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Tunde’s approach to marathon training (17:45) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> What Tunde remembers most about race morning (24:50) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> How the marathon changed how Tunde sees herself (32:30) Tunde breaks down the last few miles of the marathon (38:45) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --><!-- /wp:list-item --> How a woman named Mandy saved the day (47:15) <!-- wp:list-item --><!-- /wp:list-item --> What surprised Tunde the most about this experience (50:30) <!-- wp:list-item --><!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> What Tunde’s excited for right now (55:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
07/12/2359m 20s

680. Randi Zuckerberg, Marathoner & Ultramarathoner

<!-- wp:paragraph --> "I am so grateful for the professional experiences that I’ve had, and so grateful for the incredible men in my life. But I feel like I’ve been the supporting character in my own life. I’m always 'Mark Zuckerberg's Sister' or 'Brent's Wife' or 'So-and-So’s Mom.' Every achievement — even though I’m proud of it — is qualified by someone else. The moment I got to break the tape at the half marathon was the first moment in my entire life where I felt like the main character." <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Randi Zuckerberg is a best-selling author, entrepreneur, host of "Randi Zuckerberg Means Business" on SiriusXM Radio, a TV and theater producer, and a mom of three living in New York City. And yes, her last name is Zuckerberg. Randi is Mark Zuckerberg's sister, and was one of the first employees at Facebook. (She's credited with creating Facebook Live!) But "Mark Zuckerberg's Sister" isn't how Randi wants to be defined, and she has officially entered her Main Character Era — thanks to running. In this conversation, Randi talks about her journey to becoming a marathoner and an ultramarathoner, and recounts her days at the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon (she ran a 3:34:54, earning herself a Boston Qualifying time) and then, two weeks later, her first 50-miler. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSORS: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> UCAN: Click here to get a FREE UCAN energy bar sample pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALIUCAN for 20% off your next UCAN order. <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Tracksmith: New customers, use code ALINEW for $15 off your first Tracksmith order over $75. Returning customers, use code ALIGIVE for free shipping, plus a portion of the proceeds from your order will be donated to Moms Demand Action. <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> What you’ll get on this episode: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> How Randi is feeling a few days after running her first 50-miler, and all about her run today (2:05) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Randi reflects on running the New York City Marathon (5:50) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Randi shares her Turkey Trot plans, and what her family is like on race day (9:15) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Meet “Brandi” (12:20) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> When — and why — Randi became a runner (15:05) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> On being “too old” to become a runner (21:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Randi talks about why running the New York Mini 10K changed her life — and got her to run a marathon (28:35) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> How Randi became the main character in her own life (32:30) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> All about Randi’s New York City Marathon training (40:10) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> The power of group exercise classes, and how Randi fits fitness into her life (51:40) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Randi recaps her race at the 2023 New York City Marathon (53:50) <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
30/11/231h 19m

679. My 2023 New York City Marathon Weekend Recap

<!-- wp:paragraph --> "I am not going up on that stage crying, but I don’t want to dismiss this moment! I want to take this all in and I want to feel this. It was an incredibly powerful thing." <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> It was a New York City Marathon to remember. I had the privilege of getting to be a part of the international, ESPN, and ABC7 broadcasts on race day. I hosted a live show with Ellie Kemper. I ran the Dash to the Finish Line 5K. I was the race announcer at the TCS Run with Champions youth race. It was all the best. This is my exhaustive recap of every step. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSORS: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> UCAN: Click here to get a FREE UCAN energy bar sample pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALIUCAN for 20% off your next UCAN order. <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Vuori: Click here for 20% off your first Vuori purchase. <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> The Bayshore Marathon, Half Marathon, & 10K: Click here to register for the 2024 races, taking place May 25, 2024. Registration opens December 1 at 9 AM ET. <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> What you’ll get on this episode: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> All about my roles at the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon (2:05) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Wednesday: the drive to NYC and the phone calls we made along the way (17:45) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Thursday: a long morning run, the Run with Champions, and Titanique (27:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Friday: a star-studded group run ending at a church, a broadcast team meeting, and an unforgettable live show with Ellie Kemper (36:10) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Saturday: the Abbott Dash to the Finish 5K and a day full of production meetings (52:50) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Sunday: New York City Marathon day! (1:03:30) <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
22/11/231h 27m

678. Run Your Way with Elle Purrier St. Pierre

<!-- wp:paragraph --> "So many people asked me if I was going to keep running. And it’s like, to me it’s just a ridiculous question. You have a kid, what, you have to give up your whole career? I just needed a little bit of time!" <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> She's back! After giving birth to her first child, a son, Ivan, in March, Elle Purrier St. Pierre made her return to racing in September at the Fifth Avenue Mile. In this conversation, she talks about what postpartum running has looked like, about what's next for her, and about what life on the dairy farm looks like these days. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSOR: New Balance. Click here to shop New Balance’s latest releases for the season. (The SuperComp Trainer is my favorite shoe!) <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> What you’ll get on this episode: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> How Elle’s day is going so far (2:20) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> What is Elle training for right now? (5:15) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> An update on farm life (7:40) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> On returning to racing at the 2023 Fifth Avenue Mile (14:15) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> How Elle has navigated nursing Ivan and returning to high-mileage training (25:50) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Elle’s thoughts on the “never-perfect” time to have a baby as a professional athlete (30:55) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> What it’s like watching the women’s 1500 from the sidelines (34:15) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> How motherhood has changed Elle’s relationship with running (38:25) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> On racing as her “old self” vs. “new self” (43:20) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Elle’s message to fellow new moms (47:15) <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> FOLLOW ELLE: @elleruns_4_her_life <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
09/11/2351m 53s

677. LIVE with Ellie Kemper

<!-- wp:paragraph --> You know her (from The Office and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt). You love her (because she's funny and genuine). She's a marathoner. Ellie Kemper returns to the Ali on the Run Show — LIVE! We had the most fun recording this episode in front of a 600-person audience at Lavan in New York City. From marathon memories and running reflections to bathroom stories and spelling bee traumas, this one covered it all. We had the best time, and we hope you love it, too. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Thank you to everyone who attended the show and made it so fun and special (those shirts!), and to New Balance for making it so magical (seriously, those shirts!). Let's do it again sometime, yeah? <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSOR: New Balance. Click here to shop New Balance’s latest releases for the season. (The SuperComp Trainer is my favorite — and Ellie's favorite! — shoe!) <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
07/11/231h 12m

676. Sara Vaughn's 2023 Chicago Marathon Race Recap

<!-- wp:paragraph --> "I'm already dreaming about the next one." <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Sara Vaughn had a good, great, wonderful day at the 2023 Chicago Marathon. She ran a 2:23:24 — that's a three-minute personal best, and it landed her a 10th-place finish in the women's field. In this conversation, Sara breaks down everything from before, during, and after the race. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSORS: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> UCAN: Click here to get a FREE UCAN energy bar sample pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALIUCAN for 20% off your next UCAN order. <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Tracksmith: New customers, use code ALINEW for $15 off your first Tracksmith order over $75. Returning customers, use code ALIGIVE for free shipping, plus a portion of the proceeds from your order will be donated to Moms Demand Action. <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> FOLLOW SARA @smevaughn <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
03/11/231h 5m

675. Everything You Need to Know About the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon

<!-- wp:paragraph --> "At a marathon finish line — especially this marathon finish line — you see the best of humanity." <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Every year on the first Sunday of November, more than 50,000 runners, 10,000 volunteers, and two million spectators will descend on the five boroughs for one reason: the TCS New York City Marathon. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> This episode is your unofficial guide to the iconic 26.2-mile race. Two and a half jam-packed hours of New York City Marathon-related information, just in time for the taper. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> And this episode isn’t just for the marathoners: We have tips for spectators, a breakdown of how to get into the race in the future, and general advice for marathon-day fueling and hydrating. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> As for my New York City Marathon love affair: This race is my Super Bowl, my Christmas, my birthday, Valentine's Day, my favorite day of the year. It was the first marathon I ever watched, back in 2008, when I went out to cheer for a coworker who was running the race. (Thanks for the inspiration, Therese!) I’ve run it three times — in 2013, 2014, and 2016 — and volunteered once, in 2015, at a fluid station in Brooklyn. In 2017, I cheered on “First and Fifth,” and in 2018, at three weeks postpartum, going to the New York City Marathon was my first outing since having a baby. I sat in the grandstands as Shalane Flanagan finished third, and pumped in a "fancy" (you know, the nice kind!) finish line porta potty. Then, in 2019, I got the best seat in the house for the first time: New York City Marathon finish line announcer. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> After announcing at the finish and at the Finish Line After Dark in 2019, 2021, and 2022, this year I'm trying something a little different. I'm joining the broadcast talent team as a reporter on the international feed. I'll be interviewing runners at the start and finish lines, and then I'll join the ABC/ESPN2 broadcast team for more finish line coverage on the local broadcast (alongside Becs Gentry!). <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Let's have some fun! <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSORS: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> UCAN: Click here to get a FREE UCAN energy bar sample pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALIUCAN for 20% off your next UCAN order. <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Tracksmith: New customers, use code ALINEW for $15 off your first Tracksmith order over $75. Returning customers, use code ALIGIVE for free shipping, plus a portion of the proceeds from your order will be donated to Moms Demand Action. <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> What you’ll get on this episode: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> New York Road Runners CEO Rob Simmelkjaer talks about why he’s excited for this year’s TCS New York City Marathon — his first one at the helm of the organization (5:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Pre-race questions: how to get in, how to handle feeling overwhelmed by logistics, and how to watch this year’s race (34:40) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> What you need to know about getting to the start line in Staten Island, and what to do once you’re there (43:50) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> What to know about the New York City Marathon course (1:04:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> New York City Marathon course strategy (and a pep talk!) with Peloton instructor and 2:32 marathoner Becs Gentry (1:18:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Welcome to the New York City Marathon finish line — and what happens once you cross it (2:02:20) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> What to know about spectating at the New York City Marathon (2:07:40) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> You did it! Now what? (2:13:30) <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
26/10/232h 27m

674. Molly Seidel’s 2023 Chicago Marathon Race Recap

<!-- wp:paragraph --> "I love the chaos. That’s where I find the calm." <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> After a year and a half filled with injuries, setbacks, and struggles, Olympic bronze medalist Molly Seidel made her grand return to the marathon — and crushed it. Molly ran the Chicago Marathon in a personal best time of 2:23:07, finishing eighth overall and as the second American woman of the day. In this episode, she talks about the comeback, about race day, about having something to prove, and about a major weight being lifted. (For more, check out Molly's Chicago Marathon recap on YouTube.) <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSORS: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> UCAN: Click here to get a FREE UCAN energy bar sample pack (coming soon! you’ll just pay the cost of shipping!), and use code ALIUCAN for 20% off your next UCAN order. <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> The Eugene Marathon: Register for the Eugene Marathon (April 28, 2024) and save $10 with code ONTHERUN. <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> What you’ll get on this episode: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> “Molly seems really good!” (2:30) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> On expectations (4:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Molly shares her goals for the Chicago Marathon (6:30) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Molly’s favorite moment from the weekend (7:20) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> On running with pacer Rory Linkletter — and running with pacers in general vs. all-out racing (12:45) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> How Molly sees American distance women on the world stage (15:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> The importance of the boyfriend/coach relationship (19:15) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> On pre-race commitments, and how Molly has learned to manage her time and energy leading up to big races (21:30) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> How Molly was feeling on race morning (27:15) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Molly breaks down her race at the Chicago Marathon (39:15) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Molly talks about when the race started to feel hard (44:30) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> How Molly felt after crossing the finish line, and how she feels now (53:50) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Molly’s mindset approaching the 2024 Olympic Marathon Trials (56:45) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> “I think that is just my brain trying to be toxic” (59:50) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> What Molly’s excited about right now (1:06:30) <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Molly on the Ali on the Run Show: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> On Returning to Racing in 2023, January 2023 <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Everything You Need to Know About the New York City Marathon, October 2022 <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Girl Talk with Molly Seidel & Anoush Arakelian, February 2022 <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> LIVE with Molly Seidel, Olympic Bronze Medalist, August 2021 <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Molly & Izzy Seidel, March 2021 <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> FOLLOW MOLLY @bygolly.molly <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
24/10/231h 12m

673. Run Your Way with Emily Sisson and Shane Quinn

<!-- wp:paragraph --> "Pressure comes when things are going well." <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> The American Record Holder and the Irishman return! Today on the Ali on the Run Show, Emily Sisson and Shane Quinn are here to talk about their respective experiences at the 2023 Chicago Marathon, where Emily ran a 2:22:09, finished seventh, and was the top American woman of the day — and Shane ate omelettes. While this didn't end up being the race Emily trained, hoped, and planned for — that darn side stitch! — both Emily and Shane agree that this was ultimately a good day. They share their top moments and memories from the weekend (spoiler: Rivers), talk about what's next (vacation, and then the 2024 Olympic Marathon Trials!), and offer their thoughts on American distance women vs. the world. (For more LOLs, make sure you listen to this episode with Shane and Tony D'Amato.) <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSOR: New Balance. Click here to shop New Balance’s latest releases for the season. (The SuperComp Trainer is my favorite shoe!) <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
20/10/231h 9m

672. Meghann Featherstun, 2:49 Marathoner & Sports Dietitian

<!-- wp:paragraph --> "This is just fun to me. We put so much pressure on the outcome of these races. We want to prove ourselves, prove we can run a certain time, and I understand all those feelings. But I just think if you truly love running and love to train, the goal race is a celebration of that." <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Everyone's favorite graham cracker-loving sports dietitian returns to the Ali on the Run Show today — this time, as a 2:49 marathoner! In this conversation, Meghann Featherstun, owner of Featherstone Nutrition, talks about running a personal best at the Berlin Marathon, just days after her 40th birthday. She talks about the big feelings she was feeling around that 40th birthday, about her approach to training and racing (she's coached by former Ali on the Run Show guest Meaghan Murray), and about "giving it everything she has and hoping it's enough." (Check out Meghann's previous episodes here and here.) <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSORS: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Vacation Races: Click here and use code ONTHERUN200 for $200 off any Global Adventures trip, or code ONTHERUN15 for 15% off any half marathon or ultra marathon registration. <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> UCAN: Click here to get a FREE UCAN energy bar sample pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALIUCAN for 20% off your next UCAN order. <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> What you’ll get on this episode: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> “My marathon time is the least interesting thing about me” — Is that still true? (2:25) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Was Berlin a dream day? (3:55) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Meghann’s advice for dealing with a mid-race side stitch or cramp (6:50) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> What did it take to become a 2:49 marathoner? (9:30) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> How Meghann was feeling heading into race day (17:50) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Meghann’s tips for how to enjoy traveling for a marathon and run your best race (21:35) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> On turning 40 (23:55) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> How Meghann was feeling on race morning (28:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Meghann recaps her race at the 2023 Berlin Marathon (35:30) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Meghann’s approach to running a sub-2:50 marathon (45:50) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Is running easier for faster people? (49:55) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> How Meghann celebrated her new PR (52:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Meghann recaps her trip to Chicago (55:45) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Meghann’s goals for the 2023 New York City Marathon (58:30) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> What one thing can runners add to their lives to have the greatest impact on their running? (1:02:30) <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
19/10/231h 8m

671. Des Linden's 2023 Chicago Marathon Race Recap

<!-- wp:paragraph --> "So much can happen in those last few miles." <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> It was a good day in Chicago for Des Linden: Not only did she run 2:27:35 to break the American Masters Marathon Record (previously held by Deena Kastor) by 12 seconds, she also had her puppy, Rivers, there for all the action. In this conversation — Des's 10th appearance on the Ali on the Run Show! — the 2018 Boston Marathon champion and two-time Olympian recaps her weekend at the 2023 Chicago Marathon, including the highs (Rivers), the lows (marathon math), the stories from the elite athlete technical meeting, and, of course, some thoughts on the forthcoming Emily in Paris Season 4. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSORS: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Tracksmith: New customers, use code ALINEW for $15 off your first Tracksmith order over $75. Returning customers, use code ALIGIVE for free shipping, plus a portion of the proceeds from your order will be donated to Moms Demand Action. <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Vacation Races: Click here and use code ONTHERUN200 for $200 off any Global Adventures trip, or code ONTHERUN15 for 15% off any half marathon or ultra marathon registration. <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> What you’ll get on this episode: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Deep thoughts and hot takes on Emily in Paris Season 4 (2:40) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> All about Rivers (10:45) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Des’s decision to go for the American masters marathon record (18:05) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Des reflects on her training, and how she was feeling heading into the race (26:35) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Chicago vs. NYC vs. Boston (30:45) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> All about the elite athlete technical meeting in Chicago (35:15) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> On Ryan’s role during marathon weekends (39:40) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> What race morning is like for Des (42:15) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> The race plan and pace plan (47:50) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Des breaks down how the race went (51:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Des talks about when the race started to get hard (1:00:05) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Hindsight: what Des would've done differently at this year's Chicago Marathon (1:06:25) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> What's next for Des — on the trails, at the New York City Marathon, and beyond (1:14:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> FOLLOW DES @des_linden <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
17/10/231h 20m

670. My 2023 Chicago Marathon Weekend Recap

<!-- wp:paragraph --> "This weekend brought me back to life in a way that I didn't even realize I needed so badly." <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> By some kind of miracle, I made it to the 2023 Chicago Marathon! Not to run it, though: I was in town (for the first time!) as one of the finish line announcers on race day. The whole weekend was a dream, from the first post-surgery run to the Abbott Chicago 5K (I ran it!) to the friendships and emotional moments to, of course, race day. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSORS: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> UCAN: Click here to get a FREE UCAN energy bar sample pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALIUCAN for 20% off your next UCAN order. <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Vuori: Click here for 20% off your first Vuori purchase. <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> The Eugene Marathon: Register for the Eugene Marathon (April 28, 2024) and save $10 with code ONTHERUN. <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> What you'll get on this episode: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> What life looked like before heading to the 2023 Chicago Marathon (3:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> All about Friday, including my first post-surgery run (!!!), the elite athlete press conference, walking Rivers (!!!), and the welcome reception (20:45) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Saturday: running Abbott Chicago 5K, trying to see The Bean, dim sum in Chinatown, and laughing late into the night (44:45) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Recapping Chicago Marathon race day, from the world records to the final finishers (1:02:30) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Listener Q&A (1:22:40) <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
12/10/231h 44m

669. Everything You Need to Know About the Chicago Marathon

<!-- wp:paragraph --> It's almost time for the 45th running of the Chicago Marathon! The 2023 Bank of America Chicago Marathon will take place on Sunday, October 8, and this episode is packed with all the information you need before you head to the start line. (And yes, you really should plan to get there two hours early. We'll explain why!) The elite fields are stacked (Sisson! Hassan! Linden! Bates! Seidel! Scaroni! Schär!), and they'll be followed by tens of thousands of runners en route to 26.2-mile glory. Get ready. Get psyched. And get that Goose Island at the finish! <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Planning to tune in from home? Here's how to watch. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSORS: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> UCAN: Click here to get a FREE UCAN energy bar sample pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALIUCAN for 20% off your next UCAN order. <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Tracksmith: New customers, use code ALINEW for $15 off your first Tracksmith order over $75. Returning customers, use code ALIGIVE for free shipping, plus a portion of the proceeds from your order will be donated to Moms Demand Action. <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Vuori: Click here for 20% off your first Vuori purchase. <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> What you’ll get on this episode: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Chicago Marathon executive race director Carey Pinkowski talks about what to expect at this year’s race (2:20) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> How to get in, how to watch, and how Chicago is committed to sustainability (28:20) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> What to know about getting to the start and navigating the athlete village (35:35) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Chris Wehrman ("Coach Worm") and Robyn LaLonde talk Chicago Marathon course strategy (48:45) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> All about the finish line experience and tips for spectating (1:17:50) <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
29/09/231h 24m

668. Motherhood Mondays with Charlie Watson

<!-- wp:paragraph --> "That was my overwhelming emotion: embarrassment." <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Charlie Watson is a UK-based registered dietitian, marathoner, blogger, and mom. In this conversation, she talks about being diagnosed with MRKH (Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser Syndrome), a rare disorder that affects the female reproductive syndrome, and about how it affected her both as a teenager and, more recently, as an aspiring mom. She talks about her journey to motherhood via surrogate, including the IVF and egg-freezing process, finding and choosing a surrogate, and why pursuing motherhood via surrogacy is both an overwhelming decision and a privilege. Charlie is currently training for the Valencia Marathon. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSOR: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> adidas: Click here to check out the adiClub membership benefits, including 15% off and free shipping. <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> FOLLOW CHARLIE @therunnerbeans <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
18/09/231h 12m

667. Lindsay Flanagan, Team USA Marathoner

<!-- wp:paragraph --> "I went in with zero expectations — let’s see what happens! — and totally surprised myself." <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Lindsay Flanagan just represented Team USA at the World Athletics Championship marathon in Budapest. She finished ninth, was the top American of the day, and is feeling psyched about how it all played out. In this conversation, the Asics-sponsored athlete and two-time member of Team USA recaps her experience at World Championships, including a lost luggage situation, what the crowds in Budapest were like, and how the whole race went down. (Fun fact: Lindsay's roommate was fellow Team USA marathoner Susanna Sullivan!) <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSORS: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> UCAN: Click here to get a FREE Edge sample pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALI23 for 20% off your next UCAN order. <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> goodr: Use code ONTHERUN for free shipping on your entire order. <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Vacation Races: Click here and use code ONTHERUN200 for $200 off any Global Adventures trip, or code ONTHERUN15 for 15% off any half marathon or ultra marathon registration. <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> What you’ll get on this episode: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> On dealing with post-Budapest jet lag, marathon recovery, and wrapping up the 2023 racing season (3:55) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Lindsay’s approach to Orlando 2024 (8:45) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Lindsay reflects on running her “breakthrough” 2:24 at last year’s Gold Coast Marathon (10:30) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> How Lindsay found out she made Team USA (12:15) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Lindsay’s stories from the World Championships marathon finish line (17:40) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> All about the pre-race vibes, group texts, athlete lounges, and more (22:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> How Lindsay was feeling the night before the marathon (32:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> How Lindsay was feeling the morning of the race (35:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Lindsay breaks down her race at the 2023 World Athletics Championships marathon in Budapest (41:15) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> On being satisfied and always wanting more (55:30) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> What happened after Lindsay crossed the finish line (57:20) <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
14/09/231h 12m

666. Run Your Way with Courtney Wayment

<!-- wp:paragraph --> "It’s gotta be a little bit more than running." <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Courtney Wayment has been called one of the new "Steeple Queens" in the U.S. But is that a good thing? Does that add pressure? Expectation? Excitement? In this conversation, Courtney returns to the Ali on the Run Show to talk about making her second World Athletics Championships team in the 3000m steeplechase, and what it was like competing in Budapest this summer. She talks about making it to the final, and about what it feels like to have "a broken heart on the track." Courtney lives in Utah, where she's coached by former Brigham Young University coach Diljeet Taylor. This weekend, Courtney, who is sponsored by On, will head to Eugene, OR, to race at the Prefontaine Classic and Diamond League final. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSOR: New Balance. Click here to shop New Balance’s latest releases for the season. (The SuperComp Trainer is my favorite shoe!) <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> FOLLOW COURTNEY: @courtsasport20 <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
12/09/2359m 57s

665. Emma Bates & Dom Scott, Team Boss Marathon Training Partners

<!-- wp:paragraph --> "I bought a new house. And I also got a couple of goats." <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> It's marathon training season, baby! And today, we get to hear from training partners, teammates, and professional runners Emma Bates (making her seventh appearance on the Ali on the Run Show!) and Dominique Scott (returning for the third time!) as they gear up for their fall marathons. They talk about how they're feeling, what their runs together are like, and how coach Joe Bosshard is approaching their training. Plus, Emma's decision to pull back from sharing her training on social media, an introduction to Thelma and Louise, and some big fall marathon news from Dom! <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSORS: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> UCAN: Click here to get a FREE Edge sample pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALI23 for 20% off your next UCAN order. <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Tracksmith: New customers, use code ALINEW for $15 off your first Tracksmith order over $75. Returning customers, use code ALIGIVE for free shipping, plus a portion of the proceeds from your order will be donated to Moms Demand Action. <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> goodr: Use code ONTHERUN for free shipping on your entire order. <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> What you’ll get on this episode: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> All about Dom and Emma’s run today (3:30) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> What’s the hot gossip on the Team Boss runs? (6:30) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Dom announces her fall marathon! (9:35) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Emma shares her advice for how to thrive at the Chicago Marathon (11:55) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Intimidation vs. comfort on the starting line (15:25) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> How coach Joe Bosshard is approaching training for both Dom and Emma (17:45) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> How Dom and Emma are each feeling a month out from running 26.2 (23:10) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Emma talks about her decision to stop sharing her training publicly (26:20) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> All about Emma’s new house — and Thelma and Louise! (32:40) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> On mid-run bathroom stops (42:45) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Emma and Dom share their respective goals for their fall marathons (46:50) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> What it’s like being a part of Team Boss in 2023 (53:45) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> All about buns (1:04:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> FOLLOW EMMA: @emmajanelbates <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> FOLLOW DOM: @domscottrunsa <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
08/09/231h 11m

664. Lindsay Walter, 52-Time Marathoner with Alopecia

<!-- wp:paragraph --> "A bald head can mean so many different things." <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Lindsay Walter is a 52-time marathoner, 4-time 100-mile finisher, and many-time 50K runner. Most recently, the 32-year-old running coach and freelance writer completed Six Days in the Dome: a multi-day, run-as-much-as-you-can event on an indoor track. (She ran 324 miles in the six-day span!) In this conversation, Lindsay recaps the race, and talks about what's next on the run. She also talks about living with alopecia universalis — a condition that caused her to permanently lose all of her body hair at just two years old. Plus, why she wore a wig for years — and what finally convinced her to ditch it for good. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSORS: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> UCAN: Click here to get a FREE Edge sample pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALI23 for 20% off your next UCAN order. <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Tracksmith: New customers, use code ALINEW for $15 off your first Tracksmith order over $75. Returning customers, use code ALIGIVE for free shipping, plus a portion of the proceeds from your order will be donated to Moms Demand Action. <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Vacation Races: Click here and use code ONTHERUN200 for $200 off any Global Adventures trip, or code ONTHERUN15 for 15% off any half marathon or ultra marathon registration. <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> FOLLOW LINDSAY: @lindsayhannah3 <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
24/08/231h 2m

663. Run Your Way with Susanna Sullivan

<!-- wp:paragraph --> "Celebrate the little victories. Believe that every brick you put down is building a wall." <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Sometimes on the Run Your Way series, we hear from professional athletes who are going all-in on their running pursuits, smashing 100-mile weeks and competing at the highest level. Other times, the focus is on runners who are working full-time — even working multiple jobs — and managing additional responsibilities while fitting in running whenever they can. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Today: It's both. In this episode, we're hearing from professional runner and full-time sixth-grade math teacher Susanna Sullivan, who will be representing Team USA in the marathon at the World Athletics Championships next week. Susanna talks about how she fits it all in, what her students think of her running pursuits, and how she's feeling as she heads to Budapest. Plus, all about her first professional shoe sponsorship deal (she signed with Brooks earlier this summer), who she put on her roommate request form for World Championships, and so much more. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSOR: New Balance. Click here to shop New Balance’s latest releases for the season. (The SuperComp Trainer is my favorite shoe!) <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> FOLLOW SUSANNA: @susannasullivan4 <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
18/08/2358m 29s

662. Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About World Championships

<!-- wp:paragraph --> "Not all rectangles are squares. That’s how I dissect who’s self-conscious and not in the short-shorts vs. tights debates." <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Welcome back to “Everything You Ever Wanted to Know!” I’ve worked in the running industry in some capacity for roughly a decade now, and as much as I’ve immersed myself, there’s still so much I don’t know or understand. So if I, a relative industry insider, am still confused about things like shoe contracts, waterfall starts on the track, and world rankings (seriously, what's up with world rankings?), surely I’m not alone. And since the 2023 World Athletics Championships competition kicks off this weekend in Budapest, it felt urgent to get the inside scoop. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> So today, former professional runner and founder of The Lap Count (and track and field’s biggest fan and hype guy) Kyle Merber returns to answer all of your (and some of my) questions about the World Championships. Big Qs and Little Qs and world stage paydays and the Media 800, and more! <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSORS:  <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> UCAN: Click here to get a FREE Edge sample pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALI23 for 20% off your next UCAN order. <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Vacation Races: Click here and use code ONTHERUN200 for $200 off any Global Adventures trip, or code ONTHERUN15 for 15% off any half marathon or ultra marathon registration. <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Vuori: Click here for 20% off your first Vuori purchase. <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> For more, check out: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Everything You Need to Know About Track & Field <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Everything You Need to Know About the Business of Running <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Kyle: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @kylemerber <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to The Lap Count <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
17/08/231h 11m

661. Shane Quinn & Tony D'Amato, American Record-Holding Husbands

<!-- wp:paragraph --> "We were like, what if Emily and Keira tied? What if they cross the line together and they tied? And we said, well what if we had a cage match? Like it was a tie, and then it came down to a cage match?" <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Their wives are the fastest distance runners in the country. Today, we turn the spotlight to the sidelines to hear from the husbands. Shane Quinn is married to American record holder in the marathon and former American record holder in the half marathon, Emily Sisson. Tony D'Amato is married to American record holder in the half-marathon and former American record holder in the marathon, Keira D'Amato. And while their wives have been breaking — and trading — records, Shane and Tony have been bonding behind the scenes. In this wildly fun episode, Shane and Tony D. talk about what it's like being married to professional runners at the top of their game, about how they've learned to show up and show their support, about how to be a supportive partner without sacrificing their own goals and dreams, and about...cage matches. A surprising amount of talk about cage matches. (Your move, Ryan Hall.) <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSORS: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> UCAN: Click here to get a FREE Edge sample pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALI23 for 20% off your next UCAN order. <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Tracksmith: New customers, use code ALINEW for $15 off your first Tracksmith order over $75. Returning customers, use code ALIGIVE for free shipping, plus a portion of the proceeds from your order will be donated to Moms Demand Action. <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> goodr: Use code ONTHERUN for free shipping on your entire order. <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
27/07/231h 25m

660. Run Your Way with Courtney Dauwalter, 2023 Western States & Hardrock 100 Champion

<!-- wp:paragraph --> "I want to make sure I can be doing this for many years to come and not overdo it. So I’m trying to be smart. It’s less fun being smart." <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> First, she won the Western States Endurance Run 100-mile race, and set a course record in the process. And then, just three weeks later, Courtney Dauwalter ran, won, and set a course record at the Hardrock 100. In this conversation, Courtney returns to the Ali on the Run Show to talk about her back-to-back wins, and about why — she swears — it's not about the clock, the wins, or the records. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSOR: New Balance. Click here to shop New Balance’s latest releases for the season. (The SuperComp Trainer is my favorite shoe!) <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> What you’ll get on this episode: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> How Courtney is feeling after back-to-back 100-milers (2:40) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> How Courtney processes her races — and what’s next (3:50) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> How Courtney manages all of her sponsorships, brand deals, partnerships, and emails (7:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> How Courtney approached the recovery period between Western States and Hardrock (9:20) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Courtney shares how she dealt when this year’s Hardrock 100 felt hard from the start (14:05) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> What it’s like being Courtney Dauwalter (16:30) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Courtney’s Hardrock 100 recap (18:45) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> On aid station energy, and whether the signature Courtney smiles are ever forced (25:20) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> What life looked like after Courtney crossed the Hardrock finish line (30:55) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Courtney’s mid-race detour, and the “dark and twisty” places she went during the race (33:30) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Courtney answers listener questions! (38:50) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> What does it mean to run the Courtney Dauwalter way? (57:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> FOLLOW COURTNEY @courtneydauwalter <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Courtney Dauwalter, 2021 UTMB Winner <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Courtney Dauwalter, Professional Ultra Runner <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
25/07/231h 2m

659. Emily Halnon's 2023 Hardrock 100 Recap

<!-- wp:paragraph --> "I went into it with no expectations and a lot of gratitude." <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Fresh off her seventh 100-miler finish — and second finish at the Hardrock 100 — Emily Halnon returns to the Ali on the Run Show for the sixth time. In this conversation, Emily talks about getting a call 19 hours before the race start saying she'd gotten off the waitlist. Should she want it, a bib for the esteemed 102.5-mile race in Colorado was hers. She wanted it. So, she wrangled her crew (and an extra pair of socks), and went on to finish this year's race nearly two hours faster than in 2022. She finished in 36 hours and 47 minutes — the ninth woman and 33rd finisher overall. Today, we get to hear all about it, including why this race means so much to Emily, what it's like racing alongside Courtney Dauwalter, and what happened when Emily hit her lowest point of the race. Plus, all about her forthcoming book, which she finished and submitted to her publisher the day before lining up at the Hardrock start line. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSORS: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> UCAN: Click here to get a FREE Edge sample pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALI23 for 20% off your next UCAN order. <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Vacation Races: Use code ONTHERUN200 for $200 off any Global Adventures trip, or code ONTHERUN15 for 15% off any half marathon or ultra marathon registration. <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Emily: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @emilysweats <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
20/07/231h 24m

658. Motherhood Mondays with Laura Green & Julia Berteletti

<!-- wp:paragraph --> "It’s just this gut feeling that we’re not done, and I’m not done. But I’m also a realist." <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> By popular demand, four years later: Laura Green and Julia Berteletti return to the Motherhood Mondays series on the Ali on the Run Show! Like any group text, this episode takes the long, winding, scenic route. We talk parenting: Julia has a 4.5-year-old son, Max, and Laura has 4.5-year-old Jack and 2-year-old Julian. We talk about the role running is playing in each of their lives right now. We talk about Julia's hope for a second child, and the losses she's endured along the way. We talk about what life looks like for Laura as a mom of two. We talk about the easy, the hard, and everything in between. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSOR: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> adidas: Click here to check out the adiClub membership benefits, including 15% off and free shipping. <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Julia @griffeletti <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Laura @lauramcgreen <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
17/07/231h 8m

657. Kate Grace, Olympian & New Mom

<!-- wp:paragraph --> "I am just so thrilled for what’s to come. I don’t know what that is. But I have faith that it’s working out as it should." <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> We're long overdue for a catch-up session with professional runner and Olympian Kate Grace! The last time Kate was on the Ali on the Run Show was two years ago, after she had just competed at the 2021 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials, where she had hoped to make her second Olympic team in the 800m. Kate fell just short, finishing fourth in the final. But remember what happened next? Kate went on to have the best Revenge Summer ever! She went to Europe where she ran four races in four different countries in a 10-day span, and her time overseas earned her two wins and three personal bests. She had just moved to Boulder, CO, to train with Team Boss and coach Joe Bosshard. She was living the dream, and excited about her upcoming season — which, as we learn in this episode, Kate had planned to be her last. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> In this episode, Kate talks about going from the highest highs to the most devastating lows. She talks about getting Long Covid, about deciding how and when to retire from the sport, and, ultimately, about her decision to have a baby. Kate's son, River, is now four months old, and Kate is back on the run and "itching to go fast!" <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSOR: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> UCAN: Click here to get a FREE Edge sample pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALI23 for 20% off your next UCAN order. <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> What you’ll get on this episode: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> How Kate’s doing these days (2:30) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> On learning to live without a routine or schedule (3:45) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> When River met Team Boss (6:30) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Adventures in “leaving the house with a baby” (9:30) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> The powers of pelvic floor physical therapy, and how Kate approached her return to running (12:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Kate’s experience running during pregnancy (16:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> On life since the Kate Grace Revenge Summer, and the decision to have a baby (18:15) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> How Kate shared the news of her pregnancy (28:15) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Pregnancy: expectation vs. reality (32:45) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Kate’s experience with preeclampsia, and all about River’s birthday (38:25) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Kate shares her new-mom fears (47:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> On the pressure to return to running and racing (48:45) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Kate talks about the conversations she's had with her mom about pregnancy and fitness (55:20) <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Kate: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @fastkate <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Kate on Episode 399 of the Ali on the Run Show <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Kate on Episode 53 of the Ali on the Run Show <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
13/07/231h 1m

656. Erica Stanley-Dottin, 2:52 Marathoner & Tracksmith Community Manager

<!-- wp:paragraph --> "You can get humbled in this sport quickly. You’re playing the long game the whole time. I’ve learned that I’m down with that. I’m into that. That part of it is what keeps me going. I thrive in the unknowns — getting out there and figuring it out." <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Erica Stanley-Dottin started running young, and was a sprinter in college. But turns out, her fastest days are now, as a 49-year-old full-time working mom of two living in Brooklyn, NY. In this episode, Erica talks about her road to becoming a 2:52 marathoner. She talks about how she's gotten so fast, and about the significance of becoming a part of The List: a small group of American-born Black women who have run sub-3:00 marathons. (Erica joined when she ran 2:52:05 at the Berlin Marathon last year.) Plus, Erica talks about what's next on her racing calendar — and whether she plans to return to the track. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSORS: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Vacation Races: Use code ONTHERUN200 for $200 off any Global Adventures trip, or code ONTHERUN15 for 15% off any half marathon or ultra marathon registration. <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Tracksmith: New customers, use code ALINEW for $15 off your first Tracksmith order over $75. Returning customers, use code ALIGIVE for free shipping, plus a portion of the proceeds from your order will be donated to Moms Demand Action. <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> What you’ll get on this episode: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Why Erica decided to get back to the track recently (3:30) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> What’s next on Erica’s racing calendar? (10:25) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Erica’s keys to getting faster as she’s getting older (12:55) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> How Erica became a runner (18:30) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Why Erica ran her first marathon (24:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> How Erica became a 3:15 marathoner after having her two sons (30:55) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> On joining Black Roses, and how that changed the game for Erica (32:20) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> “The heartbreaker,” and the race that taught Erica there are no guarantees in the marathon (35:45) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> The significance of running a sub-3:00 marathon and becoming a part of “The List” (39:45) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> On life since Berlin (51:20) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> What Erica has learned about herself through marathoning (53:50) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> All about Erica’s job as Tracksmith’s NYC Community Manager (55:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Erica: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @estanleydott <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
11/07/231h 5m

655. Kara Goucher, Author of "The Longest Race"

<!-- wp:paragraph --> "I feel really, really free." <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Kara's back! In the year since her last appearance on the Ali on the Run Show, Kara Goucher has become a New York Times best-selling author and co-host of the fan-favorite podcast, Nobody Asked Us with Des and Kara. This week, Kara heads to Eugene, OR, where she'll be on the NBC broadcast calling the men's and women's distance events at the USATF Outdoor National Championships. (Here's how to watch.) In this episode, we're talking about some of the standout storylines to watch at this year's races. Plus, what life has been like since Kara's book, The Longest Race, came out earlier this year, chatter about the fun things professional athletes don't know about (how much race photos cost!), an update on Kara's running (Boston 2024?!), and so much more. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSORS: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> UCAN: Click here to get a FREE Edge sample pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALI23 for 20% off your next UCAN order. <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Vuori: Click here for 20% off your first Vuori purchase. <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> What you’ll get on this episode: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> What it’s like being Kara Goucher in downtown Duluth, MN (2:45) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> All about Kara’s role at this year’s USATF Outdoor National Championships on CNBC (4:30) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> What to know about this year’s distance races at USAs (11:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> How Kara feels about heading back to Eugene, OR — and where’s the hype? (22:40) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> An update on Kara’s running, and the latest on her life with runner’s dystonia (34:25) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> On race photos, and professional photographers, Venmo, and more (40:30) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> What’s next for Kara Goucher, distance analyst, and her thoughts on the 2024 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials in Orlando (47:45) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> What’s next for Kara Goucher, co-host of Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara (55:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> On life since the release of Kara’s book, The Longest Race (58:30) <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> For more, check out: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Kara Goucher on Episode 525 of the Ali on the Run Show <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Kara Goucher on Episode 411 of the Ali on the Run Show <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Kara Goucher on Episode 43 of the Ali on the Run Show <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Kara Goucher on Episode 86 of the Ali on the Run Show <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Kara and Adam Goucher on Episode 208 of the Ali on the Run Show <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
06/07/231h 6m

654. The Pre-Surgery Check-In

<!-- wp:paragraph --> "I spent my whole childhood obsessing over really wanting boobs. And now, at 38, these two things that I’ve had a pretty tumultuous relationship with... Once we finally learned to get along, we find ourselves back on shaky ground, and dare I say, breaking up for good?" <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> It's been about a month since we last caught up. Now, I'm back, walking [messily] through my emotions as I get ready for my double mastectomy surgery on Monday, July 3. I have some updates since that last chat, including the surprising results of my genetic testing (BRCA2 positive, which brought up a whole bunch of feelings), my hopes and plans for the Ali on the Run Show while I'm recovering, and what I'm afraid of right now (everything?). <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> And from the bottom of my very full, very grateful, very overwhelmed heart, thank youfor the support and kindness. I've been completely floored by the contributions to the GoFundMe, and I will spend the rest of my entire life in gratitude. We've got this. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSOR: New Balance. Click here to shop New Balance’s latest releases for the season. (The SuperComp Trainer is my favorite shoe!) <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
30/06/231h 7m

653. Steph Catudal, Author of Everything All at Once

<!-- wp:paragraph --> "I thought I was leaving my grief behind. I truly thought I had finished grieving. When Rivs got sick, that narrative was cracked wide open. And I learned that you never finish grieving, and that’s OK. Healing is a continuous journey, and the grief kind of comes along with us and becomes a part of us. And that’s a beautiful thing." <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> It's hard to find suitable words to do justice for Steph Catudal's words. Her New York Times best-selling memoir, Everything All at Once, is heart-wrenching, gripping, evocative, and emotional. It's the story of Steph's childhood — of losing her dad to lung cancer when she was just 14, and the turmoil, rebellion, and upheaval that filled the following years. It's simultaneously the story of her adulthood — of nearly losing her husband, Tommy Rivers Puzey, to lung cancer, and of his 84-day medically induced coma. It's the story of grief, survival, strength, caregiving, motherhood, and so much more. And it's about running, but it's not about running at all. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSORS: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> UCAN: Click here to get a FREE Edge sample pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALI23 for 20% off your next UCAN order. <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Tracksmith: New customers, use code ALINEW for $15 off your first Tracksmith order over $75. Returning customers, use code ALIGIVE for free shipping, plus a portion of the proceeds from your order will be donated to Moms Demand Action. <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> What you’ll get on this episode: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> What life is like now that Steph’s story is out in the world (2:45) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> On perception vs. reality (5:35) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Steph’s original plan for a book — and what it ended up being (8:50) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> How Steph was able to recall such vivid details from the hardest days of her life (16:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> The times when Steph felt scared (23:20) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> How Steph learned — and allowed herself — to be vulnerable as a mother (26:15) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Is the rebellious girl somewhere inside Steph? (34:25) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> “I see your heart and it is good.” (37:45) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> On fear and the possibility of Rivs dying (41:10) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> What Steph’s relationship with running is like (43:30) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> What it was like when Rivs returned to the marathon, completing the 2021 New York City Marathon (50:30) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> On marriage (55:55) <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Steph: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @steph_outside <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
29/06/231h 7m

652. Meaghan Murray-Neuberger, Managing Partner of Believe in the Run

<!-- wp:paragraph --> "You really have to want it. It takes the discipline of the training, the discipline of honing in on your nutrition and hydration, and understanding what that means. And the day to day practice of really, really wanting to make this thing happen. It’s all the little pieces that you have to tie together perfectly. And then you have to have a great day! Everything has to come together on the day. It’s a lot." <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Meaghan Murray-Neuberger is a 2:47 marathoner. But before you think, "Whoa, 2:47 marathoner — I can't relate to that," consider the possibility that you can, in fact, relate. Meaghan wasn't born a 2:47 marathoner. She spent more than five years and ran more than 10 marathons in her attempts to break three hours. Once she did that, things started to click. She dialed in her nutrition (shout-out to Meghann Featherstun!), learned about hydration, and started doing all of the "little things" that make a big difference. In this conversation, Meaghan talks about the major mental unlock that happened when she broke 3:00 for the first time. She talks about racing under pressure, and about learning to run her own race. Plus, all about what it's like being the managing partner of Believe in the Run. This weekend, Meaghan will make her 10K debut at the B.A.A. 10K! (Still time to sign up! Click here before registration is totally full!) <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSORS: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> UCAN: Click here to get a FREE Edge sample pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALI23 for 20% off your next UCAN order. <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Vacation Races: Use code ONTHERUN200 for $200 off any Global Adventures trip, or code ONTHERUN15 for 15% off any half marathon or ultra marathon registration. <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Meaghan: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @meaghanjmurray <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
22/06/231h 5m

651. Motherhood Mondays with Aleia Hobbs, Professional Sprinter & Olympic Medalist

<!-- wp:paragraph --> "We knew the answer was yes. But it was so sudden. We didn’t have those nine months to get prepared. It was instant." <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Aleia Hobbs is a three-time global medalist and an Olympic silver medalist, and she's the North American indoor record holder for the 60 meters. One year ago, Aleia earned another title: mom. In this conversation, the adidas-sponsored professional sprinter talks about the call that changed her life last year, and about what the first year of motherhood has been like for her and her partner. She talks about the adoption process, about continuing to train on very little sleep, and about her big dreams for the future. Follow Aleia on Instagram @aleiabitofthis. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSOR: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> adidas: Click here to check out the adiClub membership benefits, including 15% off and free shipping. <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
19/06/2343m 39s

650. Run Your Way with Nikki Hiltz

<!-- wp:paragraph --> "I’m really confident in myself and I believe I can do it. But it’s not gonna be easy. That’s why I love this sport. I love racing." <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> What a treat to get to catch up with fan-favorite Nikki Hiltz in the middle of their first-ever European racing circuit and ongoing hot streak. We talked the day before Nikki made their Diamond League debut at a meet in Oslo. (In case you missed it, Nikki finished fourth in the mile, running 4:18, a personal best!) In this conversation, Nikki talks about what's fueling their racing these days — including how they stay mentally strong when feeling physically terrible during a race. Nikki is a lululemon-sponsored professional athlete who identifies as transgender nonbinary and uses they/them pronouns. Nikki also talks about what Pride Month means to them, what it's like coaching girlfriend Emma Gee, and so much more. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSOR: New Balance. Click here to shop New Balance’s latest releases for the season. (The SuperComp Trainer is my favorite shoe!) <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> What you’ll get on this episode: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Why it’s a big deal for Nikki to be racing in Europe for the first time (2:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> On being on a hot streak (6:10) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> How Nikki handles racing when it all feels terrible (8:15) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Broadcasts, pronouns, and how it all affects Nikki’s racing (10:20) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> On LGBTQ+ representation in professional running (16:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> What Pride Month means to Nikki (19:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> What Nikki’s partnership is like with lululemon, one year into their sponsorship — and which shoes Nikki is racing in these days (24:30) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Nikki’s decision to donate their prize money at the USATF Road Mile Championships to the Iowa Trans Mutual Aid Fund (32:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> What it’s been like coaching girlfriend Emma Gee in the steeplechase (35:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> How Nikki is feeling about the 1500m talent pool in the U.S. right now (38:15) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> What does it mean to run the Nikki Hiltz way? (42:20) <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> For more, check out: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Nikki Hiltz, lululemon Athlete, May 2022 <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Love on the Run with Nikki Hiltz & Emma Gee, February 2022 <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> The Latest From Nikki Hiltz, October 2020 <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Catching Up With Nikki Hiltz, November 2019 <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> LIVE at RunnerCon with Nikki Hiltz & Allie Ostrander, September 2019 <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Nikki: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @nikkihiltz <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @nikki_hiltz <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
16/06/2345m 51s

649. Mariana Fernández, Peloton Instructor & Marathoner

<!-- wp:paragraph --> "All of those, I ended the race smiling and happy and saying, 'I want to do that again.' For me, running is about that." <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Mariana Fernández was born in Mexico and grew up in San Diego, where she dreamed of one day being onstage with her name in lights. Today, she's doing just that — in a slightly different way than she ever imagined. Mariana is a Peloton Tread, Yoga, and Meditation instructor who teaches classes in both English and Spanish. In this conversation, she talks about the role movement has always played in her life. (Growing up with a marathon-running mom — who is still running marathons in her 70s — will get you moving!) Mariana ran the New York Mini 10K last weekend, and soon she'll begin training for her next marathon: the 2023 New York City Marathon <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSORS: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> UCAN: Click here to get a FREE Edge sample pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALI23 for 20% off your next UCAN order. <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Vuori: Click here for 20% off your first Vuori purchase. <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
15/06/231h 9m

648. Mary Kate Shea, Director of Professional Athletes and Technical Support/Events at the B.A.A.

<!-- wp:paragraph --> "The marathon is so humbling. Anything can happen, and it usually does — even for the best in the world." <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> We're going back to Boston today, with returning Ali on the Run Show guest Mary Kate Shea. The fastest runners in the world call her "MK," and she's the director of professional athletes and technical support/events at the Boston Athletic Association. Every year, MK is responsible for bringing more than 300 professional athletes to Boston for races including the Boston Marathon, the B.A.A. 5K, the B.A.A. 10K, and more. And the big question everyone was asking this year: How did she get Eliud Kipchoge to finally come and run the Boston Marathon? In this conversation, MK answers that, and shares her favorite stories and memories from Boston 2023. Plus, she talks about what it was like reading good friend Des Linden's book, Choosing to Run, and about who's still on her Boston Marathon wish list. (Listen all the way to the end for a cute Annie cameo!) <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSORS: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> UCAN: Click here to get a FREE Edge sample pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALI23 for 20% off your next UCAN order. <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Tracksmith: New customers, use code ALINEW for $15 off your first Tracksmith order over $75. Returning customers, use code ALIGIVE for free shipping, plus a portion of the proceeds from your order will be donated to Moms Demand Action. <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> What you’ll get on this episode: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> MK explains what her job entails, and how she’s learned to be so good at it (3:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> How MK got Eliud Kipchoge to come and run the 2023 Boston Marathon (8:35) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> What it was actually like having Kipchoge in the city of Boston (17:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> How MK made sure every pro athlete felt supported in Boston this year (20:10) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> What it’s like being at the Boston Marathon finish line with MK (22:50) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> How MK was able to get eventual winner Hellen Obiri into the 2023 Boston field (26:45) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Who’s still on MK’s Boston Marathon wish list? (33:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> MK’s stories from the 2023 start line — including a worm or two (35:40) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Life after 25 consecutive Boston Marathons (41:30) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> MK’s most memorable moment from Boston 2023 (43:35) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> MK talks about her — and Boston’s — special relationship with Des Linden (48:30) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> What to expect at the 2023 B.A.A. 10K next weekend (58:15) <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
13/06/231h 3m

647. A Life Update From Ali

<!-- wp:paragraph --> It's been a bit since we've really caught up. Here's what's been going on in my world lately. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSORS: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Vacation Races: Use code ONTHERUN200 for $200 off any Global Adventures trip, or code ONTHERUN15 for 15% off any half marathon or ultra marathon registration. <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> goodr: Use code ONTHERUN for free shipping on your entire order <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
06/06/231h 14m

646. Run Your Way with Ashley Desanno

<!-- wp:paragraph --> "If you really in your bones know you can meet some goal? Don’t quit until you do it." <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Ashley Desanno grew up playing soccer, took a break from sports during college (partying > fitness), and then, with encouragement from her now-husband, decided to go for a run one day. One run turned into two, which turned into registering for her first race. Now, she's a 2:58 marathoner who is best known online as @lotsamiles. (Surely you've seen her wildly popular, LOL-worthy, likely-to-go-viral videos, like the one where her son gave his class an oh-so-honest recap of her most recent race.) In this conversation, Ashley, who lives in Portland, OR, with her husband and their two sons, talks about what it has taken to become a 2:58 marathoner. (Spoiler: It took 10 years and eight attempts to get there.) She talks about what it means to "fail forward," about the power of persistence, and about the role running is playing as she grieves the recent loss of her father. Plus, how she chooses to show up online, how she deals with potential backlash, and so much more. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSOR: New Balance. Click here to shop New Balance’s latest releases for the season. (The SuperComp Trainer is my favorite shoe!) <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> What you’ll get on this episode: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> All about Young Ashley (3:35) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> What Ashley’s running looks like in the wake of losing her father, and the role running is playing in the grieving process (4:40) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Ashley’s approach to running and racing right now (9:15) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> How, when, and why Ashley became a runner (11:10) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> What it took to run a sub-3:00 marathoner after 10 years and eight tries — and why Ashley never gave up (16:30) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> The day Ashley ran a 2:58 marathon — and the aftermath (24:30) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> On toxic positivity, and how it shows up in running and motherhood (29:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> All about becoming “lotsamiles,” what it’s like going viral, and addressing "political" topics on social media (34:20) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Ashley shares her biggest hopes, dreams, and goals on the run (44:15) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Ashley's advice for building running confidence (48:25) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> What it means to run the Ashley Desanno way (56:55) <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
02/06/231h 5m

645. Emma Bates, LIVE at the Bayshore Marathon

<!-- wp:paragraph --> "That’s the only reason I still do this today, and I’m able to reach new heights in my performance — it’s because of the people that I’m around." <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> We heard from Emma Bates here on the Ali on the Run Show right after she ran that 2:22:10 personal best and finished fifth at this year's Boston Marathon. Now, just a few weeks later, she's back and she's live! This episode was recorded in front of a live, 170-person, Disney Channel Original Movie-loving audience at the City Opera House in Traverse City, MI, during the Bayshore Marathon weekend. We caught up, got some life (and dating) updates, and played a few rousing rounds of new-to-the-show games, including Bates Rates, Bates Debates & Hot Takes, and Bates Hates! (Key takeaway from it all: Run hard. Have fun. I love you.) <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSORS: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> UCAN: Click here to get a FREE Edge sample pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALI23 for 20% off your next UCAN order. <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race: Register TODAY (before the price increase on April 12!) for the world’s largest and most iconic 10K road race, taking place in Atlanta, GA, on July 4, 2023. <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> What you’ll get on this episode: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> All about Emma’s very detailed race recaps on Instagram, and how she breaks down the race afterward with Coach Joe Bosshard (5:05) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> How Emma’s physical and mental recovery have been since the 2023 Boston Marathon (9:10) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> What life has been like since the Boston Marathon (13:25) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Why Emma doesn’t race as often as her competitors and peers, and her decision about whether or not to race World Championships in Budapest this summer (17:05) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Emma’s advice for how to strengthen your confidence muscle (21:40) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> “We’ve had a soft launch, an al dente launch — that was the hard launch!” (23:50) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Emma’s favorite beauty products (Check out Thrive Causemetics founder Karissa Bodnar on the Ali on the Run Show!) (28:15) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Bates Rates, Bates Debates & Hot Takes, & Bates Hates! (29:30) <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> For more from Emma, check out: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Emma Bates on Episode 633 of the Ali on the Run Show <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Emma Bates on Episode 547 of the Ali on the Run Show <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Emma Bates on Episode 527 of the Ali on the Run Show <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Emma Bates on Episode 490 of the Ali on the Run Show <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Emma Bates on Episode 444 of the Ali on the Run Show <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
01/06/231h 9m

644. Gabe Grunewald (February 2018 Re-Run)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> “It’s OK to struggle, but it’s not OK to give up.” —Gabe Grunewald <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Gabriele “Gabe” Grunewald was a professional middle-distance runner from Minneapolis, MN. She was first diagnosed with Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma when she was in college and undoubtedly in the best shape of her life. Instead of finishing her college running career on a high note — or, better yet, a podium — Gabe was faced with a difficult and scary diagnosis. She underwent several surgeries, including having more than half of her liver removed after the third time the cancer came back. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Gabe passed away on June 11, 2019. Today, we are revisiting her conversation on the Ali on the Run Show, recorded in February 2018. In this conversation, Gabe talked about the difference between fighting and giving up, and explained what it means to be “brave like Gabe.” <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSORS: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> UCAN: Click here to get a FREE Edge sample pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALI23 for 20% off your next UCAN order. <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Vacation Races: Use code ONTHERUN200 for $200 off any Global Adventures trip, or code ONTHERUN15 for 15% off any half marathon or ultra marathon registration. <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
25/05/231h 9m

643. Ask Ali!

<!-- wp:paragraph --> "I am not interested in hurting today. I am not interested in suffering. I am not interested in working that hard. I just wanted to run and smile and see friends and wave to people. As soon as it started feeling hard, I said I needed to slow down. and I have no shame in that. We enjoyed the run, and that was all I wanted." <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Welcome to Ask Ali! These episodes come to the podcast once a month, sometimes with a guest host, sometimes responding to listener voicemails, and sometimes just flying solo. That’s what today is: a solo-sode (is that a thing? can it be?) answering questions about running the Brooklyn Half this past weekend, taking a Cody Rigsby class at Peloton Studios New York, how to avoid running burnout, and so much more. (Plus: a cute special guest at the end!) <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSORS: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Tracksmith: New customers, use code ALINEW for $15 off your first Tracksmith order over $75. Returning customers, use code ALIGIVE for free shipping, plus a portion of the proceeds from your order will be donated to Moms Demand Action. <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Sidekick: Use code ONTHERUN for 15% off your next order. <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Check out: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Ali on The Drop <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> The RBC Brooklyn Half Pre-Party Video <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> My favorite cheese! <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
23/05/2342m 2s

642. Julia Brownell, Hollywood Writer & Producer

<!-- wp:paragraph --> "You know in your head who you are. You just have to be brave enough to listen." <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> When Julia Brownell was little, she had a dream and a plan: to be a writer. She played sports, she loved to run, and she loved writing scripts and stories in her free time. And turns out, dreams come true. Today, Julia is a 3:16 marathoner, a mom of two, and a writer, producer, and playwright in Hollywood. She has been a writer and producer on shows including This Is Us, Parenthood, Smash, and more. (See? Living the dream!) In this conversation, Julia explains how a TV show is made, breaks down her favorite parts of that process, talks about what it was like getting her big break, and talks about what life has been like during the ongoing writer's strike. Plus, she talks about how she's gotten faster as a master and as a mom, taking more than 45 minutes off her marathon PR. Julia will race the Mountains to Beach half marathon this weekend, and she's looking to go sub-1:30. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSORS: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Bandit Running: Use code ONTHERUN15 to get 15% off your entire Bandit order. <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> UCAN: Click here to get a FREE Edge sample pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALI23 for 20% off your next UCAN order. <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> What you’ll get on this episode: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> How Julia fits running into her busy life, and how she’s feeling heading into her half marathon this weekend (2:05) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> On finding and making running friends as an adult (5:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> What Julia’s life is like right now, during the writer’s strike, and all about how a TV show is made (10:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> What kind of person makes a good TV writer? (21:45) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Julia’s favorite part of the TV-writing process, and what it’s like being “the runner” in the crew (24:35) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> How Julia became a runner and a writer (30:35) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> What it’s like to get your big break (39:30) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> On adjusting from being an east coast runner to an L.A. runner (40:25) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> How Julia has shaved nearly an hour off her marathon PR (41:30) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> What’s next for Julia on the run? (46:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> On getting hired to work on “Parenthood” (52:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> What it’s like going to the Emmy Awards (56:30) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> What Julia was working on pre-strike (1:01:45) <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
18/05/231h 10m

641. Motherhood Mondays with Veronica Graziano, 2:41 Marathoner & Twin Mom

<!-- wp:paragraph --> "You just have to survive." <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Welcome to the return of the Motherhood Mondays series! Once a month, I'll be joined by a fellow mom — including professional runners, everyday runners, experts, and more — to speak candidly about motherhood and all that it entails. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Today, I'm joined by Veronica Graziano, a 2:41 marathoner (she ran the Olympic Marathon Trials in 2020, and recapped that experience here and here) and twin mom. Her daughters, Kennedy and Quinn, turn two next week. In this conversation, Veronica talks about what the past two years have been like, including her road to motherhood, a challenging pregnancy, and her postpartum return to running and racing. Veronica works full-time for Mass General Brigham, and lives in Falmouth, ME, with her husband and their daughters. Find her on Instagram @vjaxs. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSOR: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> adidas: Click here to check out the adiClub membership benefits, including 15% off and free shipping. <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
15/05/2356m 3s

640. Josette Norris Andrews, On Athletics Club Athlete

<!-- wp:paragraph --> "There was a lot of anticipation for this race, and I hope it lived up to everyone’s standards!" <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Josette Norris is on a hot streak on the track! The On-sponsored Jersey girl (who now lives in Boulder, CO) just won the 5000m race at On Track Fest (and ran a personal best of 14:43), and won the 1500m race at Penn Relays the weekend prior. In this conversation, Josette talks about what life is like as an On Athletics Club athlete, where she is coached by Dathan Ritzenhein. (Listen to Josette's previous appearance on the Ali on the Run Show — with now-husband and fellow pro Robby Andrews — here.) <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSORS: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> UCAN: Click here to get a FREE Edge sample pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALI23 for 20% off your next UCAN order. <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Vacation Races: Use code ONTHERUN200 for $200 off any Global Adventures trip, or code ONTHERUN15 for 15% off any half marathon or ultra marathon registration. <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> What you’ll get on this episode: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> How Josette essentially paid her own prize money this weekend, and all about the OAC fandom (3:10) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> On the transition from solo training to being a member of On Athletics Club (5:25) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> All about Josette’s 5000m win at On Track Fest, including the post-race celebration and the pacer situation (7:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> The intimidation factor with a stacked field (13:50) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> The red carpet situation (16:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Visualization vs. reality (21:20) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Josette breaks down that 5000m win (25:45) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> On the media side of it all, and what it’s like rewatching the races after the fact (32:10) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> What all the big life changes have been like in 2023 (39:50) <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Josette: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @josettenorris <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
11/05/231h 3m

639. Eugene Marathon Q&A

<!-- wp:paragraph --> "I don’t regret anything. I did my best, all the way until the end. I did what I could on the day." <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> You heard the live show with Shalane Flanagan. You got the full race recap with Keira D'Amato. Now, I'm wrapping up all things Eugene Marathon 2023 by answering listener questions about my training, my race experience, and what's next. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSOR: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Tracksmith: New customers, use code ALINEW for $15 off your first Tracksmith order over $75. Returning customers, use code ALIGIVE for free shipping, plus a portion of the proceeds from your order will be donated to Moms Demand Action. <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> What you’ll get on this episode: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> All the pre-race details (2:15) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Breaking down race day (31:40) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> The aftermath (50:50) <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> What I wore: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Sports bra <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Hot pink tank <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Fuel belt <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Hot pink socks <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Shoes <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> My race-day playlist <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
09/05/231h 5m

638. Run Your Way with Molly "Your Running BFF" Hernandez

<!-- wp:paragraph --> "It took a lot of work, realizing that the running community is made up of so many different people, so many different paces, so many different body types. And just accepting that — accepting that you don’t have to run a certain pace or look a certain way to be considered a runner... I finally accepted that truth." <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Molly Hernandez grew up in Texas with big dreams of being a Disney Channel star. Running? A big "no thank you." Fast-forward to today, and Molly is a 10-time marathoner, two-time ultramarathoner, freelance copywriter, and content creator living in Austin, TX. She's best known on the internet as "Your Running BFF," and she's on a mission to make runners — especially new runners — feel less alone and less overwhelmed. In this conversation, Molly talks about going from non-runner to marathoner in the span of six months, and how her relationship with running has grown and evolved since then. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSOR: New Balance. Click here to shop New Balance’s latest releases for the season. (The SuperComp Trainer is my favorite shoe!) <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> What you’ll get on this episode: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> How Molly is feeling after running the Oklahoma City Marathon last weekend (2:50) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> All about Young Molly and her Disney Channel dreams (4:45) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> How, when, and why running entered Molly’s life (7:25) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Why Molly decided to run her first marathon, and what that training was like (10:25) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> The moment Molly finally decided to call herself a runner (15:10) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> A marathoner in the making! All about Molly’s first 26.2-mile race, and her decision to run more marathons (17:20) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> On running the Oklahoma City Half Marathon last weekend, and how Molly plans her racing schedule (21:20) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> How Molly became “Your Running BFF” (26:05) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> How becoming a content creator has changed Molly’s relationship with running (33:20) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> On becoming an ultra runner (36:40) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> On time, pace, and the numbers on the watch — and mid-race hallucinations (40:30) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> What’s next? (46:45) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Molly’s advice to anyone struggling on the run right now (51:35) <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Molly: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @yourrunningBFF <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> YouTube <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> TikTok @yourrunningBFF <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Website <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
05/05/2359m 42s

637. My Eugene Marathon Recap, with Guest Host Keira D’Amato

<!-- wp:paragraph --> "I am so accustomed to thinking about what could go wrong, and how do I prepare for that? Which I don’t think is bad… But very rarely do I let myself be open to the possibility of something great or something magical, or a perfect day. And I tried — start to finish. I kept that in my mind: Be open to the possibility of a perfect day." <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Last weekend, I ran the Eugene Marathon. It was my seventh marathon. My first marathon in seven years. And my first marathon since becoming a mom. I finished in 3:41:10 — a 10-minute personal best. And in this conversation — guest hosted by Keira D'Amato — I'm recounting all of it. The highs (Annie on the sidelines!), the lows (roughly miles 18–26), and everything in between. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> ANNOUNCEMENT! We're hitting the road! Join Keira and me for a half marathon and live show in Richmond, VA, on March 9, 2024. This is going to be big! It's going to be fun! And we would love for you to join us. Get your tickets HERE. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSORS: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> UCAN: Click here to get a FREE Edge sample pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALI23 for 20% off your next UCAN order. <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Vuori: Click here for 20% off your first Vuori purchase. <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> What you’ll get on this episode: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Why did the results say I’m from West New York, NJ? (4:25) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Am I proud? And did I have fun? (7:15) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Why? (9:05) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> What happened next? (13:30) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> All about fueling (17:30) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Taper time! (21:50) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> On the decision to bring the whole family to Eugene (26:40) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> The days leading up to race day (34:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> The Duck Dash! (43:30) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> All about the live show with Shalane Flanagan (49:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> How we spent the rest of the day Saturday (51:30) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Race morning! (55:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> The start line (1:02:30) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> “What was your pacing strategy and how did you nail it?” (1:08:10) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Cole Hocker, baby geese, and other sights and sounds from the Eugene Marathon course (1:10:10) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> What I listened to during the race (1:12:50) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> On the race going from great to…less great! (1:20:30) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> On feeling pressure to perform well (1:29:30) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> On getting through the tough miles and to the finish line (1:31:30) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> That finish line feeling (1:38:50) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> The after-party (1:48:10) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Listener Q&A (1:50:25) Announcement! (2:03:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
04/05/232h 11m

636. LIVE at the Eugene Marathon with Shalane Flanagan

<!-- wp:paragraph --> "I would describe this past year as 'drinking from a fire hose.'" <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> It was the day before the Eugene Marathon, and the goal was to get everyone in the audience feeling less "baaaaah!" and more "aaaaaah." Enter: Olympic silver medalist, 2017 New York City Marathon champion, assistant coach for the Bowerman Track Club and University of Oregon cross country team, and best-selling cookbook author Shalane Flanagan. We talked marathons, we talked motherhood, and we got a quote-worthy pep talk to close it all out. Thank you to the Eugene Marathon for having us, and thank you to the hundreds of people who filled the room with the very best energy. (Registration is now open for the 2024 Eugene Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K! Use code ONTHERUNEUGENE to save on registration.) <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSORS:  <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> goodr: Use code ONTHERUN for free shipping on your entire order <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race: Register TODAY (before the price increase on April 12!) for the world’s largest and most iconic 10K road race, taking place in Atlanta, GA, on July 4, 2023. <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> For more from Shalane: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Shalane Flanagan on Episode 518 of the Ali on the Run Show <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Shalane Flanagan on Episode 462 of the Ali on the Run Show <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Shalane Flanagan on Episode 438 of the Ali on the Run Show <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Shalane Flanagan on Episode 242 of the Ali on the Run Show <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Shalane: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @shalaneflanagan <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @shalaneflanagan <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Facebook <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
03/05/231h 3m

635. Aisha McAdams & Katherine Burgess, Founders of Rhoam Creative Studio

<!-- wp:paragraph --> "We learned from other mentors. We both believe wholeheartedly that it’s a responsibility to then mentor other people and be transparent." <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Fact: Only 1% of creative agencies are owned by women. Photographer Aisha McAdams (@ai.shoots) and graphic designer Katherine Burgess (@katherine_kart) are here to up that number. They are the founders of Rhoam Creative Studio, a creative design and production studio for sports and lifestyle brands. They have worked with brands including Puma, Tracksmith, Bandit Running, On Running, Maurten, Strava, Brooks, Hoka, Ciele, and more. They are passionate, they are talented, and they are here to help brands share their stories while also helping elevate women in the space. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSORS: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Bandit Running: Use code ONTHERUN15 to get 15% off your entire Bandit order. <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> UCAN: Click here to get a FREE Edge sample pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALI23 for 20% off your next UCAN order. <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> What you’ll get on this episode: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> How Katherine and Aisha met (13:40) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> On being female creatives in a male-dominated industry (18:40) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> All about Katherine’s “women are missing from sports coverage” project (26:30) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> The decision to launch Rhoam Creative Studio (35:40) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> On being part of the 1% (41:20) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Aisha and Katherine share their highlight — and lowlight — reels (45:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> What it’s like working with Aisha and Katherine (55:25) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Aisha and Katherine share their dream clients, their big goals, and their greatest wishes (1:00:30) <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
27/04/231h 5m

634. My 2023 Boston Marathon Experience

<!-- wp:paragraph --> "It felt like, I’m figuring out what these things look like for me. Not, what’s everyone doing or what should I be doing or what’s expected of me?" <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> There's nowhere I'd rather be on the third Monday in April than at the Boston Marathon finish line! This year, I was honored to be asked back to perform a variety of roles in Boston. I was one of the start and finish line announcers at the B.A.A. 5K and invitational miles, I hosted a live show with Keira D'Amato at Glossier's new store on Newbury Street, I was one of the race announcers at the finish on Marathon Monday, and I was the finish line reporter for the world feed broadcast. (Big Papi!!!) It was a fun, rewarding weekend that included run-ins with Eliud Kipchoge (and his content team), a hair-braiding party with one of the best milers in the country, and so much more. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSORS: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Tracksmith: New customers, use code ALINEW for $15 off your first Tracksmith order over $75. Returning customers, use code ALIGIVE for free shipping, plus a portion of the proceeds from your order will be donated to Moms Demand Action. <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Sidekick: Use code ONTHERUN for 15% off your next order. <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> What you’ll get on this episode: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> A big-picture recap from my weekend in Boston (3:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Thursday, April 13: the arrival, the errands, and the first run-in with the NN content team (19:00) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Friday, April 14: the run “with” Kipchoge, the press conference, the expo live show, and the welcome reception (26:05) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Saturday, April 15: the 5K, the elite miles, and the Keira D’Amato live show (40:05) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Sunday, April 16: the long run, the hair-braiding party, and the broadcast production meetings (57:30) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Monday, April 17: Marathon Monday! (1:08:10) <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Tuesday, April 18: the last run (1:25:15) <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> For more, check out: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Ali on the Run Show Episode 591: The Life-Changing Date Night Episode, Five Years Later <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Ali on the Run Show Episode 632: LIVE at the Boston Marathon with Sara Hall, Aliphine Tuliamuk, & Sara Vaughn <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Ali on the Run Show Episode 633: Run Your Way with Emma Bates <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> A Runner's Weekend - Boston Marathon 2023, via Kofuzi on YouTube <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
25/04/231h 30m

633. Run Your Way with Emma Bates

<!-- wp:paragraph --> "Do the damn thing." <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Emma Bates! All eyes were on professional runner Emma Bates throughout Monday's Boston Marathon. In a shock to some, Emma found herself leading the race for many of the middle miles, including up the infamous Newton hills. But Emma? And her coach, Joe Bosshard? Not shocked. Emma ended up finishing fifth, as the top American woman, and with a personal best time of 2:22:10. In this conversation, Emma talks about her fitness and her confidence heading into the 2023 Boston Marathon, including the pre-race conversation she had with Joe where he told her she was in American Record shape. She talks about her all-too-relatable pre-race breakdown and how she dealt with it, and about what it was like leading the deepest professional women's field in Boston Marathon history. Plus, how she celebrated, how she's feeling now, and what's next. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSOR: New Balance. Click here to shop New Balance’s latest releases for the season. (The SuperComp Trainer is my favorite shoe!) <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> For more, check out: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Emma Bates on Episode 547 of the Ali on the Run Show <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Emma Bates on Episode 527 of the Ali on the Run Show <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Emma Bates on Episode 490 of the Ali on the Run Show <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Emma Bates on Episode 444 of the Ali on the Run Show <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Emma: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @emmajanelbates <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @emmajbates <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
21/04/2356m 54s

632. LIVE at the Boston Marathon with Sara Hall, Aliphine Tuliamuk, & Sara Vaughn

<!-- wp:paragraph --> Let the Boston Marathon recaps begin! First up: We went live! I hosted a live show at the Boston Marathon Expo on Friday, April 14, in front of a massive, awesome, standing-ovation-ready crowd. The topic: marathons and motherhood. The guests: three women who know it well. Welcome returning favorites — all three of whom went on to race Boston three days later — Sara Hall, Sara Vaughn, and Aliphine Tuliamuk. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSORS: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> UCAN: Click here to get a FREE Edge sample pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALI23 for 20% off your next UCAN order. <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Vacation Races: Use code ONTHERUN200 for $200 off any Global Adventures trip, or code ONTHERUN15 for 15% off any half marathon or ultra marathon registration. <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
20/04/2355m 5s

631. Alexi Pappas, Marathon Guide

<!-- wp:paragraph --> "I feel like a train, or a minivan — I can go anywhere, I can go forever! I can’t go as fast as I used to, but I can do it!" <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Alexi Pappas kicked off 2023 by running — on a whim — a 100K trail race. Last month, she ran the L.A. Marathon with Diplo. Now, she's getting ready to run the Boston Marathon as a guide to Lisa Thompson, the visually impaired runner Alexi ran with in Boston last year. (Lisa won her para division last year, and is back for the win this year!) Today, we're catching up on all of it (including, yes, the Diplo "running on LSD" thing). Alexi talks about finding meaning, passion, and purpose in the sport in a way that looks different than it did during her most competitive years, and talks about her hesitancy to show up as her fullest self at the races for fear of judgment. Plus, what Alexi's training is like these days, how her fellow pros have responded to her sparkles and glitter on the run, and her takes on why people are like planets and she's like a minivan. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSORS: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Bandit Running: Use code ONTHERUN15 to get 15% off your entire Bandit order. <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> UCAN: Click here to get a FREE Edge sample pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALI23 for 20% off your next UCAN order. <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Check out: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Alexi Pappas on Episode 452 of the Ali on the Run Show <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Alexi Pappas on Episode 330 of the Ali on the Run Show <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Alexi Pappas on Episode 296 of the Ali on the Run Show <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Alexi Pappas on Episode 163 of the Ali on the Run Show <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Alexi: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @alexipappas <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @alexipappas <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Facebook <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
13/04/2352m 59s

630. Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Track & Field, with Kyle Merber

<!-- wp:paragraph --> "This is not an easy question for many reasons!" <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Welcome back to “Everything You Ever Wanted to Know!” I’ve worked in the running industry in some capacity for roughly a decade now, and as much as I’ve immersed myself, there’s still so much I don’t know or understand. So if I, a relative industry insider, am still confused about things like shoe contracts, drug testing, waterfall starts on the track, and the Diamond Leagues, surely I’m not alone. I put out the ask — What’s something you don’t understand or have always wanted to ask about the running industry? — and the responses came pouring in with great questions. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> So today, former professional runner and founder of The Lap Count (and track and field’s biggest fan and hype guy) Kyle Merber is here to answer all of your questions about the track, the roads, the big leagues, and more. Lane assignments and Olympic standards and “Why are there so many U.S. National Championships?” and world rankings, oh my! (Listen to part one of this series — all about the business of running — here.) <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SPONSORS:  <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Tracksmith. New customers, use code ALINEW for $15 off your first Tracksmith order over $75. Returning customers, use code ALIGIVE for free shipping, plus a portion of the proceeds from your order will be donated to Moms Demand Action. <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race: Register TODAY (before the price increase on April 12!) for the world’s largest and most iconic 10K road race, taking place in Atlanta, GA, on July 4, 2023. <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Kyle: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @kylemerber <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @TheRealMerb <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to The Lap Count <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> Follow Ali: <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <!-- wp:list-item --> Instagram @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Join the Facebook group <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Twitter @aliontherun1 <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Support on Patreon <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> Subscribe to the newsletter <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends! <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
11/04/231h