Ali on the Run Show

"I don't think I'll ever retire. If something motivates me, I want to go for it." —Kara Goucher Kara Goucher is back on the Ali on the Run Show, talking about her new book, Strong, how keeping a confidence journal changed her life, and where her running career is at right now. She also talks about the current state of women's running, and reflects on how choosing to have a child at the height of her professional running career affected her job. Plus, she answers the two questions everyone keeps asking: Is she retired, and does she want more kids? Thank you to AfterShokz for sponsoring What's New With You Week on the Ali on the Run Show! CLICK HERE for $55 off your wireless headphone bundle! What you'll get on this episode: Kara dishes about her new book, Strong, and how keeping a confidence journal has changed her life (2:00) Kara recounts her performance at this year's Grandma's Marathon, and reflects on the highs and lows of the day (7:30) Kara opens up about what it's like when your competitor has an amazing day and you have a less-than-stellar one (13:10) Where Kara's at with her running career right now (17:40) What it's like watching American women dominate on the roads and track right now (20:15) Kara talks about running during and after pregnancy, and why she returned to running so soon after giving birth to her son, Colt (26:30) How choosing to have a child actually affected Kara's professional running career (32:35) Whether Kara still wants to dabble in ultra running (38:00) Is Kara retired? (40:00) Does Kara want more kids? (42:00) What we mention on this episode: Kara Goucher on Episode 43 of the Ali on the Run Show Dr. Stephen Walker, sports psychologist Grandma's Marathon Kara's Podium Retreat Emma Coburn BolderBOULDER 10K Western States Endurance Run Follow Kara: Instagram @karagoucher Twitter @karagoucher Facebook Blog Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Facebook Twitter @aliontherun1 Blog Strava Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify SoundCloud Overcast Stitcher Google Play 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!

"I now live in a barn with an elderly schnauzer, surrounded by goats." —Emily Halnon Emily Halnon was the very first guest on the Ali on the Run Show, and now she's back to kick off What's New With You Week. Emily is an ultra runner who lives in Eugene, OR, by way of Washington, DC, and Vermont. When we last talked on the show, Emily was dating a man with a cute dog and training for 100-mile races. Where's she at now? Well, she still has the dog. Listen in for the rest. Thank you to AfterShokz for sponsoring What's New With You Week on the Ali on the Run Show! CLICK HERE for $55 off your wireless headphone bundle! What you'll get on this episode: An update on Emily's "If my boyfriend and I ever break up, I'm keeping the dog" joke, and her current living situation (3:00) Why Emily is currently in a cast (10:30) Where Emily's at with running, and what she's training for right now (13:00) What Emily's excited about right now, and what stresses her out (25:00) What's next for Emily Halnon — plus details about her current relationship status (29:50) What we mention on this episode: Emily Halnon on Episode 1 of the Ali on the Run Show University of Oregon Cascade Crest Endurance Run Western States Endurance Run Hardrock 100 Waldo 100K Ultramarathon Dogs Being Basic Emily's mom, @andyjha Follow Emily: Instagram @emilysweats Twitter @emilysweats Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Facebook Twitter @aliontherun1 Blog Strava Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify SoundCloud Overcast Stitcher Google Play 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!

"It's never too late to do what you wanted to do growing up. But it's not going to come easy, and no one's going to hand it to you." —Katie Burke Katie Burke is the Chief People Officer at HubSpot, a marketing software company in Boston that employs more than 2,300 people worldwide. Of those 2,300, Katie was the company's first female to land a spot in the c-suite. (Today, 45 percent of the company's vice presidents are women.) And on this episode, Katie is answering all of your career-related questions! From negotiating raises and promotions to navigating tricky bosses, office politics, and big career changes, Katie has brilliant advice for all of it. You're going to want to take notes for this one! Thank you to AfterShokz for sponsoring this episode of the Ali on the Run Show! CLICK HERE for $55 off your wireless headphone bundle! What you'll get on this episode: Katie talks about her upcoming sabbatical and how she plans to spend it (1:30) Katie's best advice for building and strengthening confidence (3:10) Katie's take on "being nice" (5:00) What to know about making a career change (9:00) What are the top three things that make a resume stand out? (13:00) Do you really need to know someone to get a job at a company? (14:00) What should an awesome cover letter look like? (15:00) Applying for more than one job or role at a company: Yay or nay? (16:00) How to explain a gap in employment to be a stay-at-home parent (16:30) How do I know what I'm worth? (18:20) How to negotiate your salary (21:25) Everything to know about raises (25:15) Maternity leave: When to tell your boss and how to negotiate the terms (28:00) How not to get talked over or disrespected during meetings (34:20) How to handle an unresponsive, disengaged boss (36:25) What to do when you and your friend are both up for the same job or promotion (38:00) What to do when you love your job and field, but everyone around you is miserable (39:30) How to apply for a different role within your current company, and when to tell your manager (42:10) How to be a standout employee during your first 30–90 days at a new job (44:15) How to deal with insecurity at a new job (46:30) How do I figure out what I actually want to do with my life? (48:00) What we mention on this episode: Katie Burke on Episode 70 of the Ali on the Run Show HubSpot Oprah's Super Soul Conversations with Marianne Williamson Kim Scott's Radical Candor Werk Glassdoor Jeni's Ice Cream Follow Katie: Instagram @katieburke16 Twitter @katieburke LinkedIn Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Facebook Twitter @aliontherun1 Blog Strava Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify SoundCloud Overcast Stitcher Google Play 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!

"I had no idea there was a camera on me. But yes, I have seen all the memes." — Ryan Linden If Ryan Linden's last name sounds familiar, that's because yes, he is married to 2018 Boston Marathon champion Desiree Linden. Ryan was the undeniably proud face the cameras kept cutting to as Des neared the historic Boston finish line, and on this episode, he breaks down every detail from that life-changing Marathon Monday — from his perspective! He also shares what Des is really like on race morning, how they met and got engaged, and how they balance their intense work and training schedules. In addition to being a super husband and stellar spectator, Ryan is also a tremendous athlete himself: He's a 2:26 marathoner turned Ironman, and is hoping to return to Kona to compete this year. He's also a new business owner and entrepreneur: Ryan, along with Des and fellow runner-husband-and-wife team Ben and Sarah True, founded Linden & True Coffee earlier this year to much fanfare. Thank you to AfterShokz for sponsoring this episode of the Ali on the Run Show! CLICK HERE for $55 off your wireless headphone bundle! What you'll get on this episode: Ryan explains what he does for a living, where his Ironman pursuits fit into that lifestyle, and how he became a competitive athlete (4:05) What motivates Ryan, and what the "Linden on the run" partnership is like (9:15) What a day in the life of Ryan is like, and whether he still dreams of a 2:22 marathon and Olympic Trials qualifier (12:30) How Ryan and Des met, started dating, and got engaged — plus what went down at the 2010 Chicago Marathon (17:00) What Ryan and Desiree's relationship dynamic is like, and whether they ever get competitive with each other (23:20) Ryan shares what Des is like on race morning, then breaks down the 2018 Boston Marathon from his perspective (30:30) What it was like seeing Des make that final turn about to win the Boston Marathon (41:45) What post-Boston life has been like for the Lindens, including walking the red carpet at the Billboard Music Awards, and what Ryan wants to see Des do next (44:00) How and why Des, Ryan, and Ben and Sarah True decided to start Linden & True Coffee, and what that process has been like (46:00) What we mention on this episode: Desiree Linden on Episode 64 of the Ali on the Run Show Desiree Linden on Episode 77 of the Ali on the Run Show Linden & True Coffee Mallory Safety & Supply Tracksmith Follow Ryan: Instagram @rl_linden Twitter @rl_linden Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Facebook Twitter @aliontherun1 Blog Strava Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify SoundCloud Overcast Stitcher Google Play 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!

"You have to be OK with hearing no, but also not letting that be the last thing that you hear.'" — Tim Murphy Tim and Jessica Murphy are the husband-and-wife team behind BibRave — the Yelp for running races. They're the ultimate industry insiders, and on this episode, they share their journey to becoming entrepreneurs (before going all-in on BibRave, Jessica worked at LinkedIn, Nike, and Runner's World, and Tim worked just about everywhere, doing a little of everything), and the challenges they've faced along the way. They open up about the moments — and emails! — that made them question what they were doing, and ultimately share what has made BibRave so successful. Plus, Tim (an ultra runner) and Jessica (a 20-time marathoner) talk about what they've learned from the BibRave community, and what people really love and really hate about races. This is a must-listen for aspiring entrepreneurs or anyone who has thought about going into business with a significant other. Thank you to AfterShokz for sponsoring this episode of the Ali on the Run Show! CLICK HERE for $30 off your wireless headphone purchase! What you'll get on this episode: Tim and Jessica share how they came up with the idea for BibRave, and when they realized it could be a viable business (5:00) What Tim and Jessica were doing before they became entrepreneurs, and how their careers prepared them to make them jump (11:45) Who's the boss at BibRave? (18:20) How Tim and Jessica actually grew BibRave into a business, and the moments that made them question what they were doing (19:45) How Tim and Jessica let rejection and tough phone calls roll off their backs (24:30) What Tim and Jessica fight about, and whether they get sick of each other (26:00) What Tim and Jessica spend most of their time worrying about, and what's next for their business (41:15) What Tim and Jessica say people love — and loathe — most about races (51:20) Tim and Jessica share their best advice for couples who choose to become business partners (57:40) What we mention on this episode: BibRave Ali on the Run Show Live Chicago Marathon The Atlantic Runner's World Honolulu Marathon Running USA The BibRave 100 Missoula Marathon North Face Endurance Challenge Series Leadville 100 Steamtown Marathon Desiree Linden Meb Keflezighi Follow Tim: Instagram @tmurph135 Twitter @tmurph135 Follow Jessica: Instagram @jmurphy628 Twitter @jnimurph Follow BibRave: Instagram @bibrave Facebook Twitter @bibrave Podcast Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Facebook Twitter @aliontherun1 Blog Strava Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify SoundCloud Overcast Stitcher Google Play 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!

"I said, 'No way am I running Western States! That's 100 miles!'" — Rob Krar, Western States Endurance Run winner 2014 Rob Krar is one of the kings of ultra running. He was a middle-distance runner through college, but then threw his running shoes in the trash, insisting he was done with running forever. Famous last words: Though Rob did take a break from running (during which time he worked grueling 12-hour graveyard shifts as a pharmacist), he eventually returned to the sport in a big way — as an ultramarathoner. He has won the most prestigious and competitive ultras, including Western States, Leadville, Run Rabbit Run, and a handful of North Face Endurance Challenge races, to name just a few. Rob is also a vocal advocate for mental health, and on this episode he opens up about his struggles with depression. Rob lives in Flagstaff, AZ, with his wife and fellow ultra runner, Christina. Thank you to AfterShokz for sponsoring this episode of the Ali on the Run Show! CLICK HERE for $30 off your wireless headphone purchase! What you'll get on this episode: How and why Rob transitioned from the track to ultra running (4:15) How Rob met his wife, Christina, and the role running plays in their relationship (12:10) How Rob says he found his purpose through running after a difficult time in his life, and why he became drawn to ultras (18:45) What Rob's relationship with pain is like (26:45) How Rob, who is self-coached, plans his training schedule and goal races (33:50) Rob's advice for dealing with injuries, both physically and emotionally (41:10) What Rob tells people who are interested in getting into ultra running (43:50) Rob opens up about his mental health struggles and experience with depression (45:45) What we mention on this episode: Butler University Western States Endurance Run Boston Marathon TransRockies Run Moab Red Hot 33K Hardrock 100 Emily Halnon on Episode 1 of the Ali on the Run Show Dave Mackey Leadman Series Depressions short film Follow Rob: Instagram @robkrar Facebook Twitter @robkrar Website Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Facebook Twitter @aliontherun1 Blog Strava Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify SoundCloud Overcast Stitcher Google Play 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!

"I was so petrified of failure for so long that I never ventured outside of things I knew I was good at." —Amelia Boone Amelia Boone is a badass. By day, she's a lawyer at Apple, and by very early morning, she's a four-time world champion obstacle racer and self-proclaimed "budding ultra runner." Amelia lives in San Jose, CA, and is a glutton for punishment — hence her race distance of choice being "long." On this episode, Amelia — who you may recognize as last month's Runner's World cover star — talks about why she's intrigued by failure, why she loves grueling races, and how she gained her mental strength. She reflects on her go at the 2018 Barkley Marathons, and opens up about the pressure to win. Thank you to AfterShokz for sponsoring this episode of the Ali on the Run Show! CLICK HERE for $30 off your wireless headphone purchase! What you'll get on this episode: Why the brutality of obstacle races and ultramarathons appeals to Amelia, and why she's intrigued by fear (2:15) How Amelia got into obstacle course racing (5:00) Amelia reflects on her attempt at completing the 2018 Barkley Marathons (11:15) What it's like to become the World's Toughest Mudder (21:15) What Amelia's family thinks of her crazy endurance adventures, and how she became a well-known figure in the sports world (27:00) What a day in the life looks like for Amelia (30:30) Amelia shares her take on rest days (35:00) What the pressure to keep winning is like (38:40) How Amelia found ultra running (41:00) Amelia shares her best advice for first-time obstacle racers and ultra runners (48:50) What we mention on this episode: The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young Tough Mudder Spartan Race "Amelia Boone Is Stronger Than Ever" via Runner's World Rest Day Brags Western States Endurance Run Kilian Jornet Follow Amelia: Instagram @arboone11 Facebook Twitter @ameliaboone Website Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Facebook Twitter @aliontherun1 Blog Strava Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify SoundCloud Overcast Stitcher Google Play 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!

"I've been doing this for three years now and I'm still not used to it. I still get nervous. I worry, am I saying the right thing? Do they like me? Am I funny enough?" —Kayla Itsines With nearly 10 million followers on Instagram, and 22 million on Facebook, Kayla Itsines is arguably the world's most famous fitness personality and trainer right now. She's the co-creator of the Bikini Body Guides (BBG) workouts (those 28-minute, deceptively tough workouts everyone's posting about on Instagram) and the brains behind the Sweat app, and she is a bona-fide global sensation. But Kayla, who is from Adelaide, Australia, doesn't think of herself as famous — and that was definitely never the plan. She just wanted to be a personal trainer and to help women, and along the way she built a multi-million dollar business, a massive reputation, a super supportive community, and a team of 100 employees. Thank you to AfterShokz for sponsoring this episode of the Ali on the Run Show! CLICK HERE for $30 off your wireless headphone purchase! What you'll get on this episode: Whether being today's most popular and influential trainer and fitness personality was the future young Kayla Itsines saw for herself, and how she turned her lifestyle into a business (2:25) Whether Kayla enjoys being an entrepreneur (5:15) The a-ha moment that made Kayla realize she had found her place (7:15) Why Kayla gets nervous before her boot camps (8:15) What Kayla's family thinks of their Insta-famous relative (10:20) Why Kayla decided to call her workouts Bikini Body Guides, and what that means to her (11:00) How Kayla and her fiancé, Tobi, met (11:45) How Kayla hires, manages, and oversees a 100-person team, and what a day in the life looks like for her (15:25) Why Kayla doesn't want someone taking over her Instagram (17:30) How Kayla created the BBG workouts (18:00) Whether there's pressure that comes with having a massive following, and whether Kayla likes being famous (20:45) Kayla opens up about what her relationship with her body is like (27:25) Kayla shares what her diet is like (29:50) Kayla's tips for building body confidence (31:10) Whether Kayla is bothered by negative comments (32:50) Kayla's best Instagram advice (35:20) What we mention on this episode: Kayla's E-Books Eataly Nobu Tobi Pearce Follow Kayla: Instagram @kayla_itsines Facebook Twitter @kayla_itsines Sweat App Website Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Facebook Twitter @aliontherun1 Blog Strava Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify SoundCloud Overcast Stitcher Google Play 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!

"You can make a career shift at any time. Because why not pursue something that you think would make you happy?" —Wesley Little Wesley Little is a licensed professional counselor specializing in couples therapy, and she's here to answer all of my — and your — burning questions. On this episode, Wesley talks about her indirect route to becoming a therapist (including a detour through law school), and the schooling and education required to pursue a similar career. She debunks common misconceptions about therapy, explains why most couples seek therapy together, and shares what she thinks holds most people back from seeing a therapist. Now more than ever, this conversation is so important, and I hope you enjoy it. (Plus, Wesley and her husband are both two-time marathoners. As for whether they have a "perfect marriage" and never fight? I asked. And she answered.) Thank you to AfterShokz for sponsoring this episode of the Ali on the Run Show! CLICK HERE for $30 off your wireless headphone purchase! What you'll get on this episode: How Wesley decided to become a therapist, and what her journey to her dream career entailed (3:10) The kind of therapy Wesley practices, and why she decided she wanted to work with couples (9:45) Wesley debunks some common misconceptions about couples therapy (13:40) Wesley's advice for finding a therapist, and what she says holds most people back from going to therapy (15:10) Wesley breaks down the most common reasons couples seek therapy (20:20) When is the right time to start seeing a therapist? And how do you get your partner to agree if he or she is hesitant? (29:25) Wesley opens up about her own relationship, and how running plays a role in it (38:00) Wesley shares whether or not she thinks you should go to bed angry (43:00) Wesley answers listener questions! (45:15) What we mention on this episode: University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Dr. Sue Johnson Psychology Today Terry Real Vanessa Marin The 5 Love Languages Follow Wesley: Website Becoming a Therapist Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Facebook Twitter @aliontherun1 Blog Strava Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify SoundCloud Overcast Stitcher Google Play 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!

"In order to find out what you can do, you have to show up. Give yourself a chance and see what happens." —Desiree Linden When I launched the Ali on the Run Show in February 2017, I knew right away I wanted to eventually host live events. I love sharing conversations on this show every week, but human, in-real-life connection is so powerful. I wanted to have those conversations with a live audience. It was a dream in 2017, and on June 2 at the Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter — alongside Meb Keflezighi, Andrea Barber, Chris Heuisler, and Des Linden — it became a reality. Here's the full episode. (And here's a recap from San Diego.) What you'll get on this episode: Why Meb Keflezighi is, according to Chris Heuisler, like Mr. Miyagi (5:20) How everyone on the panel knows each other (6:00) What brought everyone to running — and what keeps them running (8:40) Andrea isn't a fan of red carpets, but she was happy to do this live show — here's why (11:00) The sacrifices Meb, Andrea, and Chris all had to make throughout their careers and lives, in running and beyond (12:10) What Meb's retirement looks like (15:00) "When it comes to running, how do you get your family to get it?" (21:30) Meb, Andrea, and Chris open up about their insecurities, how they developed their confidence, and mental health (25:45) How Meb's identity has changed since retirement, and what it's like to show up to a race when you're not there to win (32:20) "Do you have any haters?" (36:00) Listener Q&A: Meb's tips for mastering mental toughness, and everyone shares their favorite spot for a long run (40:30) Sprint to the Finish — with a surprise guest! (44:00) What we mention on this episode: Andrea Barber on Episode 45 of the Ali on the Run Show Chris Heuisler on Episode 6 of the Ali on the Run Show Chris Heuisler on Episode 44 of the Ali on the Run Show Des Linden on Episode 64 of the Ali on the Run Show Westin Hotels and Resorts Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter Rock N Roll San Diego linden & true Coffee Follow Meb: Instagram @runmeb Facebook Twitter @runmeb Follow Andrea: Instagram @andreabarber Facebook Twitter @andreabarber Follow Chris: Instagram @chrisheuisler Twitter @runwestin Follow Des: Instagram @des_linden Facebook Twitter @des_linden Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Facebook Twitter @aliontherun1 Blog Strava Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify SoundCloud Overcast Stitcher Google Play 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!

On this bonus episode, Brian Cristiano, founder and CEO of BOLD Worldwide (and my husband!), tests out a new round of Sprint to the Finish questions. Click here to listen to Brian on Episode 75 of the Ali on the Run Show.

"I can't be that guy that's lying to myself. I said I was going to go do something, now I have to go do it." —Brian Cristiano Brian Cristiano is the founder and CEO of BOLD Worldwide, a media marketing company in New York City. Last year, Brian shared with the world his goal to build BOLD to a $100 million agency, and he's been working nonstop to make it happen. Brian may be super successful now — and on the road to becoming a $100 millionaire! — but that wasn't always the case. On this episode, Brian shares how he found himself $250,000 in debt, depressed, and sleeping on his own couch while he rented his one-bedroom apartment to a stranger. He talks about the moves that led to rock bottom, and how he built himself back up from it — and went on to live a debt-free life, without any loans, handouts, or investments. (And yes, Brian is also my husband. But you knew that already.) Thank you to AfterShokz for sponsoring this episode of the Ali on the Run Show! CLICK HERE for $30 off your wireless headphone purchase! What you'll get on this episode: Brian reflects on growing up attending Catholic school, and how that began his "spiral downward!" (2:30) Brian talks about his relationship with his dad, who passed away when Brian was 17 years old, and shares what high school was like (5:30) Why Brian decided to drop out of college (11:10) How Brian became an entrepreneur (14:45) "Was it easy?" "What a joke. Nope." Brian opens up about the early challenges of starting a business. (28:45) How Brian dug himself out of $250,000 in debt and came back after hitting rock bottom (32:00) How a weekend with Tony Robbins changed Brian's life (40:40) Why Brian decided to go public with his big dreams and goals and launch the Growing BOLD docu-series (43:45) How Brian's decision to launch Growing BOLD affected our relationship (50:00) The call that made everything feel worth it (53:30) Brian's best advice for making the tough calls and doing that thing you've been avoiding (57:30) What makes Brian feel insecure, and the advice he would give his teenage self (1:00:15) Brian's advice for getting out of your comfort zone (1:05:30) Two empowering steps Brian says to take today to start changing your life (1:13:30) Brian answers listener questions about building confidence, being in a relationship with someone who is depressed, and his greatest fear (1:16:30) What we mention on this episode: Brian on Episode 2 of the Ali on the Run Show Brian on Episode 17 of the Ali on the Run Show Brian on Episode 47 of the Ali on the Run Show Brian on Episode 52 of the Ali on the Run Show Brian on Episode 57 of the Ali on the Run Show Brian on Episode 68 of the Ali on the Run Show Tony Robbins Unleash the Power Within Grant Cardone Hank Norman Growing BOLD Episode 8 Be Obsessed or Be Average by Grant Cardone Business Unusual with Barbara Corcoran podcast Ali Wong's "Hard Knock Wife" Netflix special The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday Follow Brian: Instagram Facebook Twitter Growing BOLD BOLD Worldwide Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Facebook Twitter @aliontherun1 Blog Strava Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify SoundCloud Overcast Stitcher Google Play 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!

"Yeah, there are times that I have no idea what I'm doing. But that's part of the fun of it." —Sarah Fitzpatrick Clancy Sarah Clancy is the founder and creator of Sarah Marie Design Studio. The runner-specific apparel and accessories company was born two years ago, and almost instantly gained a devoted following including the likes of Kara Goucher, Molly Huddle, and Andrea Barber. Sarah is a work-from-home mom of two and full-time business owner, and on this episode, she shares her successes, failures, struggles, and victories. As for whether entrepreneurship was always the plan? Sarah says she always knew she'd be a business owner, but wasn't sure what that would look like. It wasn't until she honed in on her true passions — running the show and running — that she found her niche. Here's how she made it happen. Love Sarah's stuff? Go shopping, and use code ONTHERUN at checkout for 15% off your purchase! Thank you to AfterShokz for sponsoring this episode of the Ali on the Run Show! CLICK HERE for $30 off your wireless headphone purchase! What you'll get on this episode: Was becoming an entrepreneur and business owner young Sarah's plan? (3:00) When, how, and why Sarah launched Sarah Marie Design Studio (6:30) The biggest challenges and learned curves Sarah faced when she launched her business (12:15) How Sarah manages being a work-from-home mom of two and business owner (14:45) The benefits and challenges of being married to a fellow business owner (16:55) How Sarah Marie Design Studio grew and gained fans like Kara Goucher and Molly Huddle (21:20) Exactly how much Sarah does (25:45) Sarah's career a-ha moment (28:55) Where Sarah gets her inspiration (34:10) Sarah's hopes, dreams, and plans for the future of SMDS (36:40) Sarah shares her definition of what it means to "work hard," and admits to the less-sunshine-y aspects of her day-to-day business life (38:00) Sarah's advice for work-from-home moms (41:50) What we mention on this episode: Sarah Marie Design Studio "Freaking Pregnant" racerback tank Sarah Marie Design Studio "My Mom is Fast AF" infant bodysuit Syracuse University Sarah Marie Design Studio "Congrats On Not Pooping" card Sarah Marie Design Studio "Elite Marathoner" performance tank Kara Goucher Molly Huddle on Episode 51 of the Ali on the Run Show Molly Huddle on Episode 66 of the Ali on the Run Show Sarah Marie Design Studio nail wraps Sarah Marie Design Studio on the Today show Sarah Marie Design Studio "Live Easy Run Hard" sweatshirt Sarah Marie Design Studio "This Wine Tastes Like" wine glass Sarah Marie Design Studio "Run All the Miles" muscle tank Sarah Marie Design Studio "Life's Short, Run Fast" sweatshirt Sarah Marie Design Studio "Kinda Wanna Run" sweatshirt Sarah Marie Design Studio "Track Queen" tank Sarah Marie Design Studio "The Mountains Are Calling" tank New York Road Runners training Follow Sarah: Instagram @sarahmariedesignstudio Twitter @shopSMDS Facebook Website Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Facebook Twitter @aliontherun1 Blog Strava Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify SoundCloud Overcast Stitcher Google Play 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!

"If you want to give yourself a fair shot, you have to be willing to take a leap and take a risk." —Erin Strout Erin Strout was at the Boston Marathon finish line when Meb Keflezighi won the race in 2014. She was there when Shalane Flanagan won the New York City Marathon in 2017, and she was one of the first people to chat with Desiree Linden after her historic 2018 Boston Marathon victory. As a freelance writer and contributor to Runner's World and Outside Magazine, Erin has made a career out of covering elite athletes at major marathons, small-town races, and the Rio Olympic Games. On this episode, she talks about how she got her start in journalism (she used to be on the front lines at crime scenes!), what it's really like being a member of the media at high-profile sporting events, and whether she reads the comments on her stories. Thank you to AfterShokz for sponsoring this episode of the Ali on the Run Show! CLICK HERE for $30 off your wireless headphone purchase! What you'll get on this episode: An inside look at the making of Erin's "Behind the Scenes of Desiree Linden's Incredible Boston Marathon Win" story for Runner's World (2:00) Erin's take on the 2018 Boston Marathon, and what it's like being a member of the media during major race weekends (6:35) What it was like being at the finish when Meb Keflezighi won the 2014 Boston Marathon — and what it was like the year before, covering the Boston Marathon bombings (15:45) How Erin got her start in journalism in rural Pennsylvania, and how she ended up as a freelancer in Flagstaff, AZ (24:00) Why Erin loves covering the running industry (34:00) What Erin says is the biggest challenge in her career right now (41:30) Whether Erin reads the comments on her stories for Runner's World (44:20) Erin's best advice for aspiring writers, reporters, editors, and freelancers (53:10) What we mention on this episode: "Behind the Scenes of Desiree Linden's Incredible Boston Marathon Win" via Runner's World Desiree Linden on Episode 64 of the Ali on the Run Show Boston Marathon Sarah Lorge Butler Runner's World Boston Athletic Association Josh Cox Molly Huddle on Episode 66 of the Ali on the Run Show Shalane Flanagan Sarah Sellers on Episode 69 of the Ali on the Run Show Fairmont Copley Plaza Scott Douglas Galen Rupp Penn State University Sales & Marketing Management New York Road Runners Chronicle of Higher Education Charles Butler Running Times "This is a Huge Moment for American Women Marathoners" via Outside Magazine "Running Home: Inside Shalane Flanagan's Journey to Win Boston" via Runner's World Race Everything Bart Yasso Bowerman Track Club Follow Erin: Instagram @erinstrout Twitter @erinstrout Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Facebook Twitter @aliontherun1 Blog Strava Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify SoundCloud Overcast Stitcher Google Play 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!

"This notion of balance is this unrealistic thing we're all striving toward. If you allow yourself to know that and believe that, it takes some of the pressure off." —Liz Plosser When you picture an editor in chief of a major women's magazine, your mind probably goes right to Miranda Priestly of The Devil Wears Prada fame. Now picture the opposite — someone brilliant, kind, caring, and passionate in the most upbeat, positive way — and you have Women's Health editor in chief Liz Plosser. Liz was named EIC of Women's Health at the beginning of 2018, and her rise to the role wasn't fueled by fate. Liz, who grew up in Kansas City, MO, worked her marathoning booty off to get to where she is today. After starting out as an investment banking analyst, Liz followed her dreams (literally) and moved into publishing. She started out at Self, and rose through the ranks at Time Out Chicago, Cosmopolitan, Well+Good, Canyon Ranch, SoulCycle, and more. On this episode, Liz discusses the challenges and perks of her job, talks about being a busy mom of three, and shares why she's proud to be a "nice girl." Enjoy, and wish Liz luck before she lines up at the start of the Popular Brooklyn Half next weekend! Thank you to AfterShokz for sponsoring this episode of the Ali on the Run Show! CLICK HERE for $30 off your wireless headphone purchase! What you'll get on this episode: Liz answers: Was being the editor in chief of a women's magazine always the goal? (2:45) Why Liz traded investment banking for publishing, and what that transition was like (8:25) The career moves Liz made that led her to her current role as editor in chief of Women's Health — including the decision to leave New York City for a while (11:30) Liz's take on whether the publishing industry is a catty, cutthroat one or a place where mentors and nice girls are easy to come by (20:55) What it was like getting the call (22:25) What Liz says makes Women's Health so special, and whether she was nervous about stepping into the EIC role (24:45) The words, phrases, stories, and topics Liz and her team are avoiding, and the changes Liz has started implementing at WH (26:30) What Liz is doing to make Women's Health different (29:20) The types of stories that get Liz most excited (33:40) The types of people Liz wants to hire, plus more career advice (43:20) Liz talks about meeting her husband, having three kids, and becoming a runner, plus where her relationship with running is at right now (44:45) What we mention on this episode: Women's Health University of Chicago Time Out Chicago Seventeen Cosmopolitan Team in Training Lucy Danziger Self Princeton University ASME Canyon Ranch Joanna Coles Hearst Marie Claire Joyce Chang Conde Nast SoulCycle Well+Good Rodale Amy Keller Laird How Not to Get Pregnant via Cosmopolitan SLT Popular Brooklyn Half Desi Linden on Episode 64 of the Ali on the Run Show Follow Liz: Instagram @lizplosser Twitter @lizplosser Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Facebook Twitter @aliontherun1 Blog Strava Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify SoundCloud Overcast Stitcher Google Play 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!

Lots of people say I'm just like my mom. Others swear I'm a clone of my dad. On this episode, you'll get to decide! I am thrilled to welcome Lori and David Feller — my parents! — to the Ali on the Run Show. On this episode, we chat about how they met and fell in love (and their stories don't exactly match up, so I'm siding with my mom on this one), how they survived long-distance dating in college when social media and texting didn't exist (there was hitchhiking involved), and what it was like having and raising Ryan (my 19-months-older brother) and me. They share their favorite young Ali memories, as well as a few not-so-favorite ones (that speeding ticket wasn't my fault!). We had a blast recording this episode, and I hope you enjoy joining us on our trip down Feller family memory lane. What you'll get on this episode: My mom's story of how my parents met and when they fell in love (2:40) My dad's story of how they met and fell in love (4:10) What it was like long-distance dating in the 1970s, and how they made it work (6:00) How my dad proposed to my mom (9:43) Their thoughts on whether it was a big deal for a Jewish guy to be marrying a Catholic girl, and whether their parents cared (12:50) What life was like for each of them once they had kids, and what got them to move from Pennsylvania to Contoocook, NH (18:30) My exciting birth story! (21:45) My parents talk all about what I was like growing up (25:00) What it was like raising two kids with Crohn's disease (36:30) What made my parents most proud — and most disappointed or frustrated (40:00) What my parents would have done differently when it came to raising children (45:30) How my parents feel about running (47:30) My parents open up about my past relationships, and the moment they met Brian Cristiano (51:30) How to stay happily married for 36 years (54:40) How my parents reacted to the news that Brian and I are having a baby (57:30) What we mention on this episode: Rider University University of Delaware Millersville University My Crohn's disease story on Episode 30 of the Ali on the Run Show Quinnipiac University 16 Handles Aldo's Coffee Company Greenport Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Facebook Twitter @aliontherun1 Blog Strava Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify SoundCloud Overcast Stitcher Google Play 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!

"The best possible way to start my career was not getting what I wanted. Failure teaches you a lot, and it helped me figure out a path to success that worked for me." —Katie Burke Katie Burke is the Chief People Officer at HubSpot, a marketing software company in Boston that employs more than 2,300 people worldwide. And of those 2,300, Katie was the company's first female to land a spot in the c-suite. (Today, 45 percent of the company's vice presidents are women.) In this super inspiring conversation, Katie shares why she's so passionate about empowering women in the workplace, and candidly opens up about her own massive career failures — including how bombing the LSATs turned out to be the best thing that could've happened to her. She offers up interviewing advice, explains why prospective employees should add "we" to their vocabularies, and shares the one word she's trying to add to her own life. Katie is the oldest of six kids, and she has a fascinating family story. Her dad, Brian Burke, is extremely well-known in the hockey world, and her brother, Brendan, was a hockey player at Miami Ohio when he famously came out as gay to his teammates — and the world. Brendan was later killed in a tragic car accident, and Katie gladly shared stories of his incredible legacy with me. Of course, Katie is also a runner. She's a four-time marathoner and 20+-time half-marathoner, and she's currently training for the Popular Brooklyn Half Marathon in May. Apologies for the slightly off audio on this one! Despite recording in a professional podcast studio, I had the audio settings wrong on my computer. Don't let a little echo deter you from this fantastic conversation! What you'll get on this episode: What it means to be a Chief People Officer, and how Katie landed this job (1:53) Katie's advice for getting over a fear of failure (7:00) How Hubspot has grown and evolved since Katie became the first woman in the company's c-suite (8:00) The best — and worst — things Katie says prospective employees can say in an interview (9:45) Why Katie is so passionate about empowering women (12:55) What Katie tells people who say she got her job "because she's a girl" (14:15) Where Katie's confidence comes from (18:30) Katie's "strong opinion" on mentors, and why she believes in having a "personal board of advisors" (19:35) Katie's biggest piece of advice for women in the workplace (21:10) The greatest challenge Katie faces at her job (25:30) Katie's take on work perks and whether they actually matter (28:00) What it's like coming from a big — and very high-achieving — family, and the challenges of having a father who's in the public eye (29:30) Katie's running story, and how she prioritizes workouts with a demanding schedule (39:30) The advice Katie would give to her younger self (45:45) What we mention on this episode: Bates College HubSpot "Because I'm a Girl" via Huffington Post Always #LikeAGirl commercial Shine Theory "This 1 Word Will Help You Do Less and Achieve More in 2018" via Inc. Brian Burke Calgary Flames You Can Play Project Miami University Ohio "We love you, this won't change a thing" via ESPN Portland Half Marathon November Project Popular Brookyn Half SoulCycle JP Morgan Corporate Challenge Kristin Armstrong New York Road Runners Follow Katie: Instagram @katieburke16 Twitter @katieburke LinkedIn Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Facebook Twitter @aliontherun1 Blog Strava Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify SoundCloud Overcast Stitcher Google Play 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!

"I think that's what unites us as runners — we're all trying to overcome excuses and doubts to get out there." —Sarah Sellers "Who is Sarah Sellers?" That's the question everyone was asking after the Tucson, AZ runner finished second at the 2018 Boston Marathon. Sarah isn't a professional runner. She doesn't have a sponsor. And she paid her own Boston Marathon entry fee. But on a brutally rainy and windy day in Boston, the 26-year-old nurse anesthetist ran a 2:44.04 — good enough to land her in the spot behind winner Desi Linden. Sarah had no idea she finished second (and, in doing so, nabbed a cool $75,000 prize), and when we recorded this episode just 48 hours after the race, she was still processing the results. Enjoy as she breaks down every detail from before, during, and after the race — including the surreal moment when she passed Shalane Flanagan! (And fun fact: Boston was only Sarah's second marathon ever!) What you'll get on this episode: Sarah shares how she's feeling 48 hours after placing second at the Boston Marathon (1:30) What Sarah's Boston buildup was like, and how she balances high-mileage training with a demanding full-time job (4:20) The very cute story of how Sarah met her husband, Blake (8:00) How working long days helped prepare Sarah for Marathon Monday (8:45) Whether Sarah ever considered dropping out on race day (9:45) Sarah's unexpected pre-race detour (10:00) Sarah shares her pre-race goals and the weather factors she dreads the most (11:35) What it was like starting with the elite field (13:00) Sarah breaks down the race from the soaking start to that triumphant finish (16:10) What it was like passing Shalane Flanagan (19:00) How Sarah found out she finished in second place (20:45) How Sarah plans to spend her $75,000 winnings (26:00) The moment that stands out as the ultimate high point from Sarah's Boston Marathon experience (27:00) What's next? (30:30) What we mention on this episode: Boston Marathon Deena Kastor Acadia National Park Boston Athletic Association Desi Linden Shalane Flanagan Kara Goucher Gwen Jorgensen Jordan Hasay Meb Keflezighi Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Facebook Twitter @aliontherun1 Blog Strava Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify SoundCloud Overcast Stitcher Google Play 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!

"We're gonna go through tough times. And we're gonna be fine." Brian and I are so excited to tell the world that we are having a baby! I am 12 weeks pregnant (at the time we recorded this), and am due October 23. On this episode, we answer all the questions we keep getting from friends, family, and total strangers (namely, "Was this planned?! Were you trying?!"), and share how we're both feeling, why we're frustrated with the medical system (as usual!), and whether we think Ellie knows she's about to be a big sister (she totally does). Thanks for following along on this crazy ride — we can't wait to share it all with you. What you'll get on this episode: "Were you trying?! Was this planned?!" (1:30) How I found out, and how I felt when I got that positive pregnancy test (3:30) How I told Brian the big news (10:00) How I've been feeling (17:45) Our experience with doctors so far — the good and the bad (19:20) How we told our families the news (34:00) How Brian's feeling right now (38:35) My response to people who ask, "Do you want a boy or a girl?" (42:50) What has surprised us both so far (46:30) Does Ellie know what's up? (54:00) What we mention on this episode: Brian on Episode 2 of the Ali on the Run Show Brian on Episode 17 of the Ali on the Run Show Brian on Episode 47 of the Ali on the Run Show Brian on Episode 52 of the Ali on the Run Show Brian on Episode 57 of the Ali on the Run Show Lilia The Modern Orangetheory Dr. Meggie on Episode 61 of the Ali on the Run Show Bermuda Triangle Challenge recap Hackensack UMC New Jersey Half Marathon Follow Brian: Instagram Facebook Twitter Growing BOLD BOLD Worldwide Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Facebook Twitter @aliontherun1 Blog Strava Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify SoundCloud Overcast Stitcher Google Play 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!

"I'm trying not to call it a comeback because I'm a completely different person now." —Tina Muir Tina Muir is an elite runner from England (she's a 2:36 marathoner!), a new mom, and the host of the Running For Real podcast. Tina went viral last year when she announced her surprising decision to stop running. Her reason: She hadn't had her period in nine years. Tina opened up about her struggle with amenorrhea and her desire to start a family, and on this episode she explains why she decided to share her story, what it was like going viral and having People magazine write about her period, and what she was afraid people would think about her. Tina also discusses body dysmorphia, how she handled intentionally gaining weight, her eventual pregnancy, and how giving birth compares to running a marathon. And check out Running For Real in a few weeks, when I'll be Tina's guest! This episode is brought to you by Strava, the leading social network for athletes. Click here to join today, and then enter for your chance to win a 2018 TCS New York City Marathon entry and a $500 travel stipend! What you'll get on this episode: What it means to be a professional runner, and how Tina made it work after college (3:30) Why Tina decided to stop running (6:50) Tina's journey with amenorrhea (11:40) The steps Tina took to try and beat her amenorrhea (17:50) Why Tina shared her story when she did (20:00) What it was actually like setting out to gain weight, and how Tina dealt with it emotionally (22:30) Tina's timeline: How long it took from when she stopped running to when she got pregnant (28:45) Why Tina decided to start running again at six weeks pregnant, and how running went throughout her pregnancy (33:50) How Tina approached childbirth with the same mentality as running a marathon (37:00) Tina's triumphant return to running after having a baby — and whether she's worried about amenorrhea striking again (39:00) How Tina got into podcasting (42:55) What we mention on this episode: Tina in Runner's World Tina in People magazine The Crown Saucony Runner's Connect Gold Coast Marathon Neely Spence Gracey Heidi Greenwood Tina in Self Tina on Well+Good No Period. Now What? Hypnobabies Tina's take on Hypnobabies Running For Real Run to the Top Kara Goucher on Running For Real Michael McIntyre Kelly Roberts Follow Tina: Instagram @tinamuir88 Twitter @tinamuir Facebook Running For Real Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Facebook Twitter @aliontherun1 Blog Strava Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify SoundCloud Overcast Stitcher Google Play 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!

"I'm bringing the track speed to the marathon." —Molly Huddle On April 16, professional runner Molly Huddle will be among a strong field of indomitable American women racing the Boston Marathon. This will only be Molly's second marathon: She made her 26.2-mile debut at the 2016 TCS New York City Marathon. On this episode, Molly, who is from Rhode Island and chatted with me from Arizona, shares all things Boston: how her training has been going, what she's excited about, what she's nervous about, and what she learned from her first marathon that she'll take with her into her second. Plus, she answers the question I've always wanted to ask: How in the world do pro runners grab their water bottles off those tables mid-race without slowing down, missing a bottle, grabbing someone else's bottle, or dropping a bottle? What you'll get in this episode: How Molly's feeling a month out from Boston, and how this training cycle has been different from her NYC Marathon training (1:50) How fast Molly runs her track workouts and how slow she runs her recovery runs (3:30) Molly reflects on setting a new American half-marathon world record in Houston in January (5:00) Molly shares the high and low points of Boston Marathon training so far (6:45) What Molly's weekly mileage will peak at leading up to Boston (8:50) Molly's taper strategy, and her thoughts on tapering (9:15) Molly's Boston fueling strategy (11:35) The greatest lesson Molly says she learned from her first marathon (14:45) What Molly has that the rest of the American women don't (15:45) What race week will look like for Molly (18:50) Molly shares her Boston Marathon goals (23:30) What we mention on this episode: Molly Huddle on Episode 51 of the Ali on the Run Show Desi Linden on Episode 64 of the Ali on the Run Show Boston Marathon Saucony Houston Half Marathon Deena Kastor Ugly Delicious Gatorade Energy Chews Gatorade Endurance Formula Gatorade Endurance Energy Gels Jordan Hasay Sarah Marie Design Studio Shalane Flanagan Dathan Ritzenhein Tim Ritchie Jared Ward Abdi Abdirahman Follow Molly: Instagram @mollyhuddle Twitter @mollyhuddle Website Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Facebook Twitter @aliontherun1 Blog Strava Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify SoundCloud Overcast Stitcher Google Play 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!

"The stories you tell can change the world." —Bianna Golodryga Bianna Golodryga is a CBS News correspondent and a contributor at CNN. She's the former weekend anchor of Good Morning America, and worked at Yahoo News alongside Katie Couric. Bianna was born in the former Soviet Union and moved to the United States with her parents — and only $150 in their pockets — when she was 18 months old. On this episode, Bianna talks about growing up Russian in Texas (her classmates called her a "Commie Spy," and she was the only Jewish kid in her entire school), and talks about the decisions that motivated her to move to New York City to pursue a career in finance and, eventually, on television. Bianna has interviewed the world's top personalities, politicians, and celebrities, from Katy Perry and Reese Witherspoon to Bill Clinton and Borat. (Right before she sat down to record this episode with me, Bianna was interviewing Oprah alongside Gayle King.) Bianna was also the first journalist to interview and talk to the father of the Boston Marathon bombers, and was actually the one to tell him that his sons were the ones behind the bombings. It's one of many crazy stories Bianna — who is also a mom, a step-mom, and, of course, a runner — shares on this episode, which is a must-listen for anyone who wants to be involved in any aspect of the news or television industry. This episode is brought to you by Strava, the leading social network for athletes. Click here to join today, and then enter for your chance to win a 2018 TCS New York City Marathon entry and a $500 travel stipend! https://blog.strava.com/nyc-marathon-contest/ What you'll get in this episode: What it was like growing up as a Russian Jewish immigrant in Texas (1:30) How Bianna worked her way from Wall Street to network TV (4:30) The skills Bianna says you need to get a job in television today (10:35) What it was like interviewing Oprah (12:30) How Bianna became an anchor on Good Morning America (17:30) Why Bianna decided to leave GMA for Yahoo News (20:15) What Bianna says is the greatest lesson she learned from working with Katie Couric (26:50) Bianna's take on being a woman in media right now, and what it's like covering stories like the Women's March, the #metoo movement, and Harvey Weinstein-style scandals (30:00) Bianna reflects on the most life-changing — and most challenging — interviews of her career so far (34:00) What Bianna wishes everyone understood about consuming news (44:45) What it's like being a Russian journalist in today's crazy news world (48:15) The very cute and high-profile place Bianna met her husband (50:30) How Bianna got into running (52:00) How Bianna manages two demanding jobs, two young kids, and taking care of herself (57:00) What we mention on this episode: High School for the Performing and Visual Arts Maria Bartiromo 60 Minutes Good Morning America Cici's Pizza Buffet CBS This Morning Gayle King A Wrinkle in Time SoulCycle Lyons Den Power Yoga Robin Roberts Dan Harris Ron Claiborne Katie Couric Morning Joe Fed Up Now I Get It Bianna Golodryga interviews Warren Buffet Brooks Running Shattered: Inside Hillary Clinton's Doomed Campaign United Airlines NYC Half New York Times The Daily podcast Follow Bianna: Instagram @biannagolodryga Twitter @biannagolodryga Facebook Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Facebook Twitter @aliontherun1 Blog Strava Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify SoundCloud Overcast Stitcher Google Play 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!

"We fail all the time, and we learn from it and we get better. I think that's amazing. You fail your way to success. That's how it happens, and I'm super comfortable with that. I have no problem pointing out a bunch of failures in my career. But I don't define myself or my career as a failure." —Des Linden Desiree Linden is a professional distance runner who has represented the United States at the London and Rio Olympics. She runs for the Hansons-Brooks Distance Project in Michigan, and is a strong, consistent 2:22 marathoner. In one month, Des will race the Boston Marathon, and on this episode she talks about how her training has been going, and why she's in it to win it. She also talks about why she thinks women are often hesitant to admit their big, scary, awesome goals, and opens up her recent running burnout — and how she busted out of it. Plus, Des talks about failure — and why she's not afraid of it — and shares her big post-Boston goal. (Hint: She wants to make big moves in 2020.) This episode is brought to you by Strava, the leading social network for athletes. Click here to join today, and then enter for your chance to win a 2018 TCS New York City Marathon entry and a $500 travel stipend! https://blog.strava.com/nyc-marathon-contest/ What you'll get in this episode: How Des is feeling a month out from the Boston Marathon and what her training strategy and approach have been this time around (2:10) Whether Des has had any of those magical runs yet in her Boston training (4:50) The marathon taper: Love it or hate it? (6:40) What would make Desi's husband say, "She's batshit crazy" (7:45) Whether Des is superstitious or what her pre-race rituals entail (9:45) How Des thinks she's evolved as a competitive athlete (11:40) How Des evaluates her race performances (13:00) What Des is thinking when she's standing on the start line (13:35) How Desi became such a consistent runner — and ran perfectly even splits at last year's Boston Marathon (16:00) Who Des says is her biggest competition at this year's Boston Marathon (17:00) Des shares her best advice for Boston first-timers (18:10) Whether Des notices spectators when she races — and what YOU need to yell to her when you see her run by! (18:45) Why Des never looks rattled or emotional when she runs (21:40) How Des is feeling about the United NYC Half The women Des loves racing against (24:30) How Des kicked her running slump (25:05) How Des feels about the word failure (26:00) How Des met her husband, Ryan, and the hilarious story about their first encounter (31:05) How Des would describe herself as a runner (37:00) What we mention on this episode: Boston Marathon Hansons-Brooks Distance Project United Airlines NYC Half Arizona State University John Hancock Shalane Flanagan Kara Goucher New York Road Runners Diane Nukuri The Moth Banff Film Festival Bayshore Marathon Joan Didion Joan Benoit Samuelson Amy Cragg Maximum Mobility Follow Des: Instagram @des_linden Facebook Twitter @des_linden Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Facebook Twitter @aliontherun1 Blog Strava Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify SoundCloud Overcast Stitcher Google Play 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!

"We fail all the time, and we learn from it and we get better. I think that's amazing. You fail your way to success. That's how it happens, and I'm super comfortable with that. I have no problem pointing out a bunch of failures in my career. But I don't define myself or my career as a failure." —Des Linden Desiree Linden is a professional distance runner who has represented the United States at the London and Rio Olympics. She runs for the Hansons-Brooks Distance Project in Michigan, and is a strong, consistent 2:22 marathoner. In one month, Des will race the Boston Marathon, and on this episode she talks about how her training has been going, and why she's in it to win it. She also talks about why she thinks women are often hesitant to admit their big, scary, awesome goals, and opens up her recent running burnout — and how she busted out of it. Plus, Des talks about failure — and why she's not afraid of it — and shares her big post-Boston goal. (Hint: She wants to make big moves in 2020.) This episode is brought to you by Strava, the leading social network for athletes. Click here to join today, and then enter for your chance to win a 2018 TCS New York City Marathon entry and a $500 travel stipend! https://blog.strava.com/nyc-marathon-contest/ What you'll get in this episode: How Des is feeling a month out from the Boston Marathon and what her training strategy and approach have been this time around (2:10) Whether Des has had any of those magical runs yet in her Boston training (4:50) The marathon taper: Love it or hate it? (6:40) What would make Desi's husband say, "She's batshit crazy" (7:45) Whether Des is superstitious or what her pre-race rituals entail (9:45) How Des thinks she's evolved as a competitive athlete (11:40) How Des evaluates her race performances (13:00) What Des is thinking when she's standing on the start line (13:35) How Desi became such a consistent runner — and ran perfectly even splits at last year's Boston Marathon (16:00) Who Des says is her biggest competition at this year's Boston Marathon (17:00) Des shares her best advice for Boston first-timers (18:10) Whether Des notices spectators when she races — and what YOU need to yell to her when you see her run by! (18:45) Why Des never looks rattled or emotional when she runs (21:40) How Des is feeling about the United NYC Half The women Des loves racing against (24:30) How Des kicked her running slump (25:05) How Des feels about the word failure (26:00) How Des met her husband, Ryan, and the hilarious story about their first encounter (31:05) How Des would describe herself as a runner (37:00) What we mention on this episode: Boston Marathon Hansons-Brooks Distance Project United Airlines NYC Half Arizona State University John Hancock Shalane Flanagan Kara Goucher New York Road Runners Diane Nukuri The Moth Banff Film Festival Bayshore Marathon Joan Didion Joan Benoit Samuelson Amy Cragg Maximum Mobility Follow Des: Instagram @des_linden Facebook Twitter @des_linden Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Facebook Twitter @aliontherun1 Blog Strava Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify SoundCloud Overcast Stitcher Google Play 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!

"Be open-minded and bring snacks." Dr. Meggie is back! Meggie Smith made her Ali on the Run Show debut last year, when she was wrapping up her OB/GYN residency at the NYU Langone Medical Center in New York City. After graduating, Meggie moved to California, where she's currently pursuing her fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at the University of Southern California. On Part II of this two-part episode, Meggie answers listener questions about fertility, infertility, and giving birth, plus all kinds of personal stuff, like what med school is really like, what it takes to gross her out, how to date when you're constantly on call, and whether delivering babies every day makes her want one more or less. And listen to the very end, because the last question of this episode might be my favorite. What you'll get in this episode: How long do healthy couples try for a baby? (1:30) What can I do now to become pregnant in a couple years? (4:00) Is it ever too early to start taking pre-natal vitamins? (5:50) Is mid- to late-thirties too late to have kids? (6:20) How long should you wait to conceive after traveling to a country with the Zika virus? (9:20) Birth stuff: Meggie's thoughts on epidural vs. drug-free births (10:20) What do OB/GYNs really think about birth plans? (11:40) Meggie's best advice for someone going into labor & the biggest myth about labor (14:00) Postpartum stuff — including why you're peeing a little when you run (15:15) Are some vaginas weird? (19:20) Meggie's best advice for studying for the MCATs (21:00) Meggie's experience with burnout (26:00) Dating & doctoring (28:00) Whether delivering babies every day makes Meggie want one more or less (32:25) What we mention on this episode: Meggie Smith on Episode 61 of the Ali on the Run Show Meggie Smith on Episode 27 of the Ali on the Run Show NYU Langone Medical Center University of Southern California United Airlines NYC Half Every Mother Counts Meggie's Every Mother Counts / NYC Half fundraiser Jamie & Jeff's Birth Plan via McSweeney's Abby Bales on Episode 49 of the Ali on the Run Show Queer Eye for the Straight Guy Think Coffee One More Shot on Netflix Follow Meggie: Instagram @mbsthinks Twitter @mbsthinks Blog Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Facebook Twitter @aliontherun1 Blog Strava Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts SoundCloud Overcast Stitcher Google Play 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!

"It's OK to struggle, but it's not OK to give up." —Gabe Grunewald Gabriele "Gabe" Grunewald is a professional middle-distance runner and four-time rare cancer survivor from Minneapolis, MN. Gabe was first diagnosed with Adenoid Cycstic 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's undergone several surgeries, including having more than half of her liver removed after the third time the cancer came back. But Gabe keeps fighting, smiling, and running. On this episode, she talks about the difference between fighting and giving up, and explains what it means to be "brave like Gabe." She also talks about her current project: training Fixer Upper star Chip Gaines for his first marathon! This episode is brought to you by Strava, the leading social network for athletes. Click here to join today, then enter for your chance to win a 2018 TCS New York City Marathon entry and a $500 travel stipend! What you'll get in this episode: How Gabe became a professional runner — and why that was never the plan (3:00) Gabe's first cancer diagnosis (4:45) Gabe's third — and scariest — cancer diagnosis, and the hug that saved her life (11:00) How Gabe handled each diagnosis emotionally (16:25) The aftermath of Gabe's liver surgery, followed by her fourth diagnosis (18:25) Gabe explains her current immunotherapy treatment plan (20:50) How cancer has changed Gabe's relationship with running (23:05) How Gabe maintains her optimistic outlook even after four cancer diagnoses (25:55) How the running community has supported Gabe throughout her health struggles (27:45) The difference between fighting and giving up (28:35) How Gabe's diagnoses and treatment will affect her fertility and hopes for a family (32:30) What it means to be #bravelikegabe (37:15) What it's like training Fixer Upper star Chip Gaines for his first marathon! (40:55) Chip's time goal for his debut marathon (47:50) Introducing the Brave Like Gabe Foundation (48:40) What we mention on this episode: Brooks Running Arizona State University University of Minnesota Fixer Upper Chip Gaines Silo District Marathon Brave Like Gabe Foundation: bravelikegabe.org — coming soon! Brave Like Gabe 5K Kara Goucher Carrie Tollefson Allyson Felix Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Follow Gabe: Instagram @gigrunewald Twitter @gg_runs Facebook Website Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Facebook Twitter @aliontherun1 Blog Strava Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts SoundCloud Overcast Stitcher Google Play 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!

"KonMari your life, KonMari your uterus." —Meggie Smith Dr. Meggie is back! Meggie Smith made her Ali on the Run Show debut last year, when she was wrapping up her OB/GYN residency at the NYU Langone Medical Center in New York City. After graduating, Meggie moved to California, where she's currently pursuing her fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at the University of Southern California. On Part I of this two-part episode, Meggie talks about life in L.A., her recent decision to freeze her eggs and what the retrieval process was like, and the mental and emotional struggles she's been experiencing. Then, we kick off the Q&A! This week, Dr. Meggie answers listener questions about periods, sex, hormones, and birth control. Listen on Apple Podcasts I SoundCloud I Overcast I Stitcher I Google Play This episode is brought to you by Strava, the leading social network for athletes. Click here to join today, then enter for your chance to win a 2018 TCS New York City Marathon entry and a $500 travel stipend! What you'll get in this episode: An update on Meggie's life since the last time she was on the Ali on the Run Show, including whether she actually likes life in Los Angeles (2:30) Meggie opens up about her recent mental health struggles (7:55) Ice, Ice, Baby! Meggie's egg freezing experience (15:25) Why Meggie says the day of her egg retrieval was the best day of her life, plus how she felt after the procedure (23:45) What Meggie says is the ideal age for egg freezing — and when it's too late (30:00) Why Meggie's running the UA NYC Half, and how you can support her training (34:00) Disclaimer time! (35:20) The listener Q&A portion begins! First category: periods (36:55) The organic vs. regular tampon debate (40:50) Meggie answers your sex questions! (45:10) Hormones and birth control Q&A (50:40) What we mention on this episode: Meggie Smith on Episode 27 of the Ali on the Run Show NYU Langone Medical Center University of Southern California USC Center for Work and Family Life Egg Freezing Calculator TCS New York City Marathon Win an entry to the 2018 TCS New York City Marathon, courtesy of Strava United Airlines NYC Half Every Mother Counts Meggie's Every Mother Counts / NYC Half fundraiser Goop World Health Organization (WHO) Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) BedSider.org Follow Meggie: Instagram @mbsthinks Twitter @mbsthinks Blog Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Facebook Twitter @aliontherun1 Blog Strava Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts SoundCloud Overcast Stitcher Google Play 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!

"The narrative that I couldn't do things never entered my life." Emma Coburn is a professional middle-distance runner for New Balance. She's a world champion in the steeplechase, and competed at both the 2012 and 2016 Olympic games. On this episode, the Crested Butte, CO, native (and newlywed!) talks about being coached by her husband, Joe Bosshard, explains the unintentional way she got into the steeplechase, and talks about what it was like breaking her own American record in the 3000-meter steeplechase in London in 2017. Plus, she opens up about body image, posing nude for the ESPN Bodies Issue, and what inspires her. This episode is brought to you by Strava, the leading social network for athletes. Click here to join today! Listen on Apple Podcasts I SoundCloud I Overcast I Stitcher I Google Play Here's what you'll get in this episode: Emma explains what exactly the steeplechase is, how she became a professional steeplechaser, and why it's such an awesome event (1:30) Why Emma had no interest in running in college (6:25) Emma's decision to go pro (9:45) How Emma found her mental strength (11:20) Emma's most recent record-breaking performance — at 7,000 feet! (14:30) What it's like breaking your own world record (18:00) How Emma met her now-husband — and coach! — Joe Bosshard (22:20) Why Emma wanted to gain 10 pounds for her wedding (23:25) What Emma's relationship with her body is like (28:10) Emma's advice for improving your confidence and body image (31:30) What it was like posing nude for the ESPN Bodies Issue (33:45) What's going through Emma's head when she's on the starting line (40:05) What it was like medaling at the Rio Olympics in 2016 — and becoming the first American woman to medal in the steeplechase at the Olympics (41:00) How Emma stood her ground against Rule 40 (44:15) What inspires Emma every day (46:10) Emma's advice for how to make running fun (48:35) What we mention on this episode: New Balance Western State Colorado University Trent Sanderson Joe Bosshard University of Colorado Aisha Praught Leer Gracie Coburn's viral video IAAF Kaela Edwards Orangetheory Fitness Jenny Simpson Secret Stash Pizza Do You Believe in Miracles documentary The Plaza Hotel Follow Emma: Instagram @emmacoburn Twitter @emmajcoburn Facebook Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Facebook Twitter @aliontherun1 Blog Strava Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts SoundCloud Overcast Stitcher Google Play 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!

"When you show up with this army, this incredible mob of people around you who are willing to believe in you and tell you that you can do it… Who the hell are you to disagree?" Emily Saul is the co-leader of November Project's Boston tribe, where she leads free weekly workouts for up to 1,000 eager Bostonians who are looking to get fit, enjoy their city, and form powerful human connections. Emily is a powerful force for positive change, and she's all about bringing a sense of warmth and community to cities that may otherwise feel cold and distant. (November Project is currently in 45 cities worldwide.) Proof she's crazy strong: Emily has set an annual goal for herself to do 40,000 push-ups a year. (And she's done it the last two years in a row!) Emily is also a former collegiate rower, and works for the Life is Good Kids Foundation. Join me for Emily's push-up challenge! Starting February 8, I'm committing to 50 push-ups a day for the next 30 days. Join the fun and share your daily push-up progress using the hashtag #alispushupparty. Here's what you'll get in this episode: • What November Project actually is & how it creates community (2:55) • What it's like hugging and high fiving people at 5:30 AM (10:10) • How Emily found November Project (11:05) & eventually became a co-leader (14:05) • What the famous Harvard Stadium workout entails and feels like (22:00) • Emily's best tips for working out in the very early morning (28:00) • How Emily fits workouts into her busy schedule (30:00) • Emily's history with athletics and sports — including what it was like being a collegiate rower (32:00) • How Emily got into marathon running (36:30) • Emily answers: What's the deal with the push-ups? (Plus her challenge for everyone listening!) (42:15) • All about Emily's job with the Life Is Good Kids Foundation (50:30) What We Mention on this Episode: November Project: http://november-project.com/ Life Is Good Kids Foundation: https://content.lifeisgood.com/kidsfoundation/ Brogan Graham: https://www.instagram.com/brogangraham/ Bojan Mandaric: https://www.instagram.com/bmandaric/ Caleb Daniloff: http://www.calebdaniloff.com/ November Project's Runner's World cover story: https://www.runnersworld.com/runners-stories/hugs-sweat-cheers Harvard University: https://www.harvard.edu/ How to start a November Project tribe in your city: https://november-project.com/how-to-start-november-project/ How Emily became a November Project leader: https://november-project.com/the-big-announcement-in-boston/ University of Tulsa: https://utulsa.edu/ Boston's Run to Remember: http://www.bostonsruntoremember.com/boston/index.html Essex Half Marathon: http://www.essexhalf.com/ Chris Payne: https://november-project.com/no-payne-no-fun-bos/ Saucony: https://www.saucony.com/en/home Mizuno: https://www.mizunousa.com/ Chris Heuisler: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2017/03/01/episode-6-chris-heuisler-national-run-concierge-westin-hotels-resorts/ Follow Emily: Instagram @emilysaulboston: https://www.instagram.com/emilysaulboston/ Twitter @emilysaulboston: https://twitter.com/emilysaulboston Follow November Project: Instagram @novemberproject: https://www.instagram.com/novemberproject/ Twitter @nov_project: https://twitter.com/nov_project Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NovProject/ Website: http://november-project.com/ Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1: https://www.instagram.com/aliontherun1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aliontherun/ Twitter @aliontherun1: https://twitter.com/aliontherun1 Blog: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/ Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/13333410 Thank you for listening to and supporting 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!

"It was this weird moment of knowing I was on the precipice of my entire life being about to change. And that was terrifying. The moment I had been the most scared of my entire life was about to come, but somehow I would be OK." Theodora Blanchfield is the creator of the blog Preppy Runner — formerly Losing Weight in the City — and is a social media maven, digital content strategist, writer, and marathoner living in New York City. On this episode, she talks going from overweight and unhappy to losing 50 pounds to eventually running seven marathons and more than 30 half marathons. Plus, she opens up about the past year, which involved losing her mother to ovarian cancer and exploring the grief process that followed. Here's what you'll get in this episode: • How Theodora got into blogging & her career story (3:00) • How Theodora kicked off her fitness and weight-loss journey — including the game-changing bet she made with her mom (5:30) • Exactly what helped Theodora lose 50 pounds (14:40) • When and how Theodora's blog, Losing Weight in the City, became popular (16:00) • How Theodora got her start in digital media — and what that actually means (18:00) • What happened when Theodora landed her dream job (20:45) • How Theodora started running — and eventually running marathons (21:00) • Why Theodora left her dream job, and what she's up to now (24:45) • Theodora's story about her mom passing away from ovarian cancer last year (27:20) • The grief process (50:15) • The role running and therapy played during the grief process (54:30) What We Mention on this Episode: Preppy Runner: https://preppyrunner.com/ Daily Burn: https://lp.dailyburn.com/201701/index.html American University: https://www.american.edu/ Campaigns & Elections: https://www.campaignsandelections.com/ New York Sports Club: https://www.newyorksportsclubs.com/ Woman's Day: http://www.womansday.com/ TCS New York City Marathon: https://www.tcsnycmarathon.org/ Theodora's 2017 New York City Marathon recap: https://preppyrunner.com/2017/11/2017-nyc-marathon-recap/ Uplift Studios: https://www.upliftstudios.com/ United Airlines NYC Half: http://www.nyrr.org/races-and-events/2018/united-airlines-nyc-half "Moments to Hold Onto" via Preppy Runner: https://preppyrunner.com/2017/09/moments-to-hold-onto/ Meggie Smith on Episode 27 of the Ali on the Run Show: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2017/05/11/ali-run-show-episode-27-meggie-smith-md-chief-resident-ob-gyn-nyu-langone-medical-center/ Dan's Papers: http://www.danspapers.com/ New York Junior League: https://www.nyjl.org/ The Crown: https://www.netflix.com/title/80025678 Follow Theodora: Instagram @theodorable: https://www.instagram.com/theodorable/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/preppyrunner/ Twitter @tblanchfield: https://twitter.com/tblanchfield Blog: https://preppyrunner.com/ Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1: https://www.instagram.com/aliontherun1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aliontherun/ Twitter @aliontherun1: https://twitter.com/aliontherun1 Blog: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/ Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/13333410 Thank you for listening to and supporting the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on iTunes. Spread the run love!

"I went on this amazing trip, and I thought everything would change. But your problems don't just go away because you run away. They will follow you anywhere until you fix them." This episode got a little heavy. Last Friday night, over a bottle of Pinot Grigio, Brian and I sat down to catch up, since it's been just about a month since my life-changing "CAli on the Run" trip. What started out as a conversation about learning to be more present turned into the most honest, most scared, and most raw I've ever been on this show. This episode is on the heavier side for me, and I seriously debated even releasing it. But why not do something that feels a little scary? And scary, right now, is sharing all this brutal honesty with the world. So here we go! (Plus, listener Q&A!) Here's what you'll get in this episode: • "The Story of Last Monday" & lessons on being present (3:00) • All about the amazing gift I gave Brian for his birthday — and why he returned it (10:00) • What it really means to be Ali on the Run lately (11:40) • "I don't know what I wanna be when I grow up" (16:10) • Ali starts to cry (21:13) • "What are you curious about?" (25:30) • On success, and what it meant growing up vs. what it means now (30:40) • Ali cries again (31:10) • Fear and failure (32:15) • The single biggest challenge in our marriage right now (39:00) • On inspiration (45:40) • Brian reflects on his dad's legacy (52:00) • Listener Q&A (56:50) What We Mention on this Episode: CAli on the Run: My 7-Day Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Itinerary: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2017/12/18/california-coast-road-trip-itinerary/ "Making It Count": http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2017/12/04/making-it-count/ Ali's Bermuda trip: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2018/01/17/bermuda-triangle-challenge-2018-recap/ Orangetheory Fitness: https://www.orangetheoryfitness.com/ Dance Spirit: http://www.dancespirit.com/ Mia Michaels on Episode 35 of the Ali on the Run Show: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2017/06/08/ali-on-the-run-show-mia-michaels/ Ali's New Year's Resolutions: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2018/01/04/2018-new-years-resolutions/ Brian on Episode 2 of the Ali on the Run Show: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2017/03/01/episode-2-brian-cristiano-married-someone-crohns-disease/ Brian on Episode 17 of the Ali on the Run Show: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2017/04/06/ali-on-the-run-show-episode-17-brian-cristiano/ Brian on Episode 47 of the Ali on the Run Show: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2017/11/22/ali-run-show-episode-47-brian-cristiano-newport-pie-run-turkey-trot/ Brian on Episode 52 of the Ali on the Run Show: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2017/12/21/ali-run-show-episode-52-brian-cristiano-ali-feller-solo-travel/ Follow Brian: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boldceo/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boldceo/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/boldceo Growing BOLD: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc0OV-7Bct-i1h_7a7pXA-A BOLD Worldwide: http://www.boldworldwide.com/ Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1: https://www.instagram.com/aliontherun1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aliontherun/ Twitter @aliontherun1: https://twitter.com/aliontherun1 Blog: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/ Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/13333410 Thank you for listening to and supporting the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on iTunes. Spread the run love!

"You should talk more and smile. It's my favorite." Susan Pass — best known on the internet as "Susan Runs" and as the blogger behind "Nurse on the Run" — is a 15-time marathoner who holds a 3:18 personal best time. Susan is currently in school to become a nurse anesthetist — a career path she decided on after majoring in dietetics and going on to nursing school, then working in a burn unit in New York City for 7.5 years. Here's what you'll get in this episode: • How Susan started running (4:05) • Susan's history with injuries, surgeries, and a labral tear (6:11) • What the first run back after double hip surgery felt like (10:28) • Susan's first marathon experience (11:55) • Susan's current running goals (14:05) • How Susan became a nurse — and what she thought she wanted to do before deciding on nursing (14:30) • How Susan decided on a nursing specialty (16:00) • What it's like working in a burn unit (22:25) • What it's like working the night shift at a hospital (25:15) • Why Susan decided to go back to school and what her current 27-month program is like (28:10) • How Susan balances a demanding job and schooling with running (33:50) • Susan's craziest nursing story (38:00) • What it takes to be a good patient (41:45) • Susan's take on being an introvert (46:00) What We Mention on this Episode: Eugene Marathon: https://www.eugenemarathon.com/ TCS New York City Marathon: https://www.tcsnycmarathon.org/ New Jersey Marathon: https://www.thenewjerseymarathon.com/ Susan's 2013 New Jersey Marathon recap: http://www.susanruns.com/2013/05/08/2013-new-jersey-marathon-race-report/ Chicago Marathon: https://www.chicagomarathon.com/ Marine Corps Marathon: http://www.marinemarathon.com/ Hal Higdon Marathon Training Plan: http://www.halhigdon.com/ Boston Marathon: http://www.baa.org/ University of Maryland: https://www.umd.edu/ Rush University: https://www.rushu.rush.edu/ Burn Unit: Saving Lives After the Flames: https://www.amazon.com/Burn-Unit-Saving-Lives-Flames/dp/0306814196 Au Bon Pain: https://www.aubonpain.com/ Mount Sinai: http://www.mountsinai.org/ Pura Vida: https://puravidaspa.com/ Big Sur International Marathon: http://www.bsim.org/ Follow Susan: Instagram @susanruns: https://www.instagram.com/susanruns/ Twitter @susanruns: https://twitter.com/susanruns Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nurseontherun Blog: http://www.susanruns.com/ Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1: https://www.instagram.com/aliontherun1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aliontherun/ Twitter @aliontherun1: https://twitter.com/aliontherun1 Blog: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/ Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/13333410 Thank you for listening to and supporting the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on iTunes. Spread the run love!

"I wanted to prove to everyone that all the sacrifices I'd made and dumb decisions I made were worth it." Nick Symmonds was a professional track and field athlete for 12 years, specializing in the 800 meters. He made two Olympic teams — the first when he was just 22 years old — and represented Team USA in Beijing and London. Nick, who lives in Eugene, OR, and is the CEO of Run Gum, retired from professional racing last year, and is now a proud, self-professed "hobby jogger." He made his marathon debut at the 2017 Honolulu Marathon, and is now training to break three hours in the 26.2-mile distance this spring. Here's what you'll get in this episode: — How Nick got into running (3:20) — When he realized he could make a career out of running and the life-changing training decision that launched his professional career (5:20) — Nick's advice for mastering the 800m (8:45) — What it's like competing at the Olympics (11:00) — When he was "the most nervous he's ever been for a race" (12:35) — How Nick developed his mental strength and overcame "the rollercoaster of emotions" (14:00) — The sacrifices he made to become an Olympian (16:45) — How he made the decision to retire in 2017, and how he felt the day after his retirement (17:45) — Why he wanted to run a marathon (20:45) — Why he says the Boston Marathon pisses him off and "is B.S." and that running it would be going against his core beliefs (26:00) — The Run Gum story (30:00) — What Nick sees as the biggest problems in professional track and field (35:00) — Nick's take on doping in professional sports and lifetime bans (37:00) — The latest on Nick's love life — plus how he ended up on a date with Paris Hilton (40:40) Follow Nick: Instagram @nicksymmonds: https://www.instagram.com/nicksymmonds/ Twitter @nicksymmonds: https://twitter.com/NickSymmonds Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nick.symmonds/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeXJQ2GQh4BoRuAEkteU0Wg Website: https://www.nicksymmonds.com/ Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1: https://www.instagram.com/aliontherun1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aliontherun/ Twitter @aliontherun1: https://twitter.com/aliontherun1 Blog: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/ Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/13333410 Thank you for listening to and supporting the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on iTunes. Spread the run love!

"It's easy as an athlete to know what your body is saying, but it's very hard to listen to it." Gwen Jorgensen is a professional triathlete, multiple-time world champion, and Olympic gold medalist. She represented Team USA at the 2016 Rio Olympics, where she brought home the gold in the triathlon, and that same year, she made her marathon debut at the TCS New York City Marathon. (She ran a 2:41, coming in 14th place overall.) So how do you follow a year like that? For Gwen and husband Patrick Lemieux, it meant welcoming their first child, Stanley, who was born in August 2017! It also meant declaring big, bold, exciting dreams: At the end of 2017, Gwen announced her goal to return to the Olympics in 2020, and to win another goal medal. But this time, she wants to do it as a marathoner. Gwen has officially begun her pursuit to chase her marathon dreams and compete at Team USA in the 26.2-mile distance. Gwen was a blast to talk to — I smiled the entire time! Here's what you'll get in this episode: — Gwen's expectations vs. reality when it came to her pregnancy and returning to running after giving birth to Stanley. — Exactly how Stanley's birth went down. ("I hope your listeners don't mind details," Gwen said before getting pretty graphic about the process!) — What motivated Gwen's marathon decision. — How she got into triathlon. — Where she keeps her gold medal! — Why husband Patrick has been called "the secret to her success." — Exactly how she plans to shave 20 minutes from her marathon time. — Her best advice for triathletes, including how to master tricky transitions. Stuff We Mention on this Episode: TCS New York City Marathon: https://www.tcsnycmarathon.org/ Shalane Flanagan: https://twitter.com/ShalaneFlanagan Amy Hastings Cragg: https://www.instagram.com/hastyhastings/ "Happy Wife, Happy Life" via NBC Sports: http://sportsworld.nbcsports.com/gwen-jorgensen-triathlon-husband-patrick/ "How This Pair of Ultra-Fit Athletes Makes It Work" via Runner's World: https://www.runnersworld.com/elite-runners/how-this-pair-of-ultra-fit-athletes-makes-it-work "Why Patrick Lemieux Quit His Career to Support Wife Gwen Jorgensen" via Triathlete: http://www.triathlete.com/2016/05/features/why-patrick-lemieux-quit-his-career-to-support-gwen-jorgensen_131699 Meghan Markle: https://www.instagram.com/meghanmarkle/ The Island House Triathlon: http://www.islandhousetriathlon.com/ Molly Huddle on Episode 51 of the Ali on the Run Show: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2017/12/19/ali-run-show-episode-51-molly-huddle/ Meb Keflezighi: https://marathonmeb.com/ Follow Gwen: Instagram @gwenjorgensen: https://www.instagram.com/gwenjorgensen/ Twitter @gwenjorgensen: https://twitter.com/gwenjorgensen Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GwenJorgensenTriathlete/ Website: http://www.gwenjorgensen.com/ Blog: http://www.gwenjorgensen.com/blog/ Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1: https://www.instagram.com/aliontherun1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aliontherun/ Twitter @aliontherun1: https://twitter.com/aliontherun1 Blog: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/ Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/13333410 Thank you for listening to and supporting the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on iTunes. Spread the run love!

It's been a big few years for professional runner and Olympian Kate Grace. In 2016, the Yale graduate won the Olympic Trials in the 800-meter event in Eugene, OR, and went on to represent Team USA in Rio, where she finished eighth. She chased that with a personal best in the 800 meters in Zurich, running a 1:59.47. A few months later, Kate's contract with Oiselle, her sponsor of four years and her first major professional sponsor, was up, and she announced her decision to join Nike, the industry behemoth despised by many at Oiselle. Then, this past fall, Kate officially joined Portland, OR-based Bowerman Track Club, where she now trains alongside some of professional running's greatest, fastest women, including Shalane Flanagan, Amy Cragg, and Emily Infeld, and is coached by Jerry Schumacher. On this episode, Kate lets us all inside the head of a hardworking athlete and Olympian. She shares what it's like training with some of the fastest women in the world, and talks about the "not glamorous" parts of racing. She explains her recent sponsorship decisions, breaks down how to master the 800m, and talks about why the 800-meter race at the Trials was "a shitshow." Plus, Kate shares what it's like competing at the Oympics — and what the athlete's village is really like — and talks about how to deal with injuries, her fitness-world-famous mom, the comeback she's hoping for this February, and what's next. Stuff We Mention on this Episode: Oiselle: http://www.oiselle.com/ Bowerman Track Club: http://www.bowermantc.com/ Nike: https://www.nike.com/ Yale University: https://www.yale.edu/ Shalane Flanagan: https://twitter.com/ShalaneFlanagan "How the 'Shalane Effect' Works" in The New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/11/opinion/sunday/shalane-flanagan-marathon-running.html?_r=0 "Kate Grace Joins the Bowerman Track Club" via Flotrack: https://www.flotrack.org/articles/6021328-kate-grace-joins-the-bowerman-track-club Sally Bergesen on the Ali on the Run Show: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2017/11/29/ali-run-show-episode-48-sally-bergesen-ceo-founder-oiselle/ USATF: http://www.usatf.org/Home.aspx NJ/NY Track Club: https://www.njnytc.com/ Lauren Fleshman: http://asklaurenfleshman.com/ Kim Conley: http://kimfconley.com/ Kathy Smith: https://www.kathysmith.com/ Honolulu Marathon: https://www.honolulumarathon.org/ Kathrine Switzer: http://kathrineswitzer.com/ Boston Marathon: http://www.baa.org/ Inside Out: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2096673/ Votivo Red Currant candle: https://www.votivo.com/shop/?Product%20Line=RED%20CURRANT%20COLLECTION&orderBy=Id&page=1 Paul Farmer: http://ghsm.hms.harvard.edu/person/faculty/paul-farmer Follow Kate: Instagram @kategrace: https://www.instagram.com/fastkate/ Twitter @fastk8: https://twitter.com/fastk8 Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1: https://www.instagram.com/aliontherun1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aliontherun/ Twitter @aliontherun1: https://twitter.com/aliontherun1 Blog: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/ Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/13333410 Thank you for listening to and supporting the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on iTunes. Spread the run love!

I'm fresh off a life-changing trip to California, where I spent a week road tripping from San Francisco to Los Angeles — alone. I learned a lot about myself on this trip. My only goal was to surround myself with beautiful things. I went in with no expectations and an open mind, and by the time I flew back home, I felt lighter, happier, and more fulfilled than I have in years — or maybe ever. So on this special bonus episode, we're flipping the script: This time, I'm in the hot seat, and my husband Brian is taking over the hosting duties. He asks all the hard, insightful, let's-really-get-into-it questions (including why I really booked this trip, why I never give myself credit for my successes, and why I often say no to things without considering the potential amazing outcomes), and I enjoyed digging a little deeper into my feelings, thoughts, beliefs, and dreams. Enjoy! Stuff We Mention on this Episode: CAli on the Run: My 7-Day Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Itinerary: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2017/12/18/california-coast-road-trip-itinerary/ "Making It Count": http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2017/12/04/making-it-count/ Brian on Episode 2 of the Ali on the Run Show: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2017/03/01/episode-2-brian-cristiano-married-someone-crohns-disease/ Brian on Episode 17 of the Ali on the Run Show: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2017/04/06/ali-on-the-run-show-episode-17-brian-cristiano/ Brian on Episode 47 of the Ali on the Run Show: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2017/11/22/ali-run-show-episode-47-brian-cristiano-newport-pie-run-turkey-trot/ Westin St. Francis San Francisco: http://www.westinstfrancis.com/ Chris Heuisler on Episode 6 of the Ali on the Run Show: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2017/03/01/episode-6-chris-heuisler-national-run-concierge-westin-hotels-resorts/ Bike ride to Sausalito: https://www.strava.com/activities/1309995780 Andrea Barber on Episode 45 of the Ali on the Run Show: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2017/11/09/ali-run-show-episode-45-andrea-barber-aka-full-houses-kimmy-gibbler/ Golden Gate Park: https://goldengatepark.com/ Ali's Half Marathon PR Recap: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2011/03/27/national-half-marathon-recap/ Erica Sara Designs: https://www.ericasara.com/ Natural Bridges State Beach: http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=541 Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa: https://montereyplazahotel.com/ The Madonna Inn: http://www.madonnainn.com/ Cerro San Luis Trail: https://www.yelp.com/biz/cerro-san-luis-trail-san-luis-obispo Meet Brian: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2011/09/28/meet-my-handsome-friend/ Follow Brian: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boldceo/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boldceo/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/boldceo Growing BOLD: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc0OV-7Bct-i1h_7a7pXA-A BOLD Worldwide: http://www.boldworldwide.com/ Follow Ali: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aliontherun1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/aliontherun1 Blog: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/ Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/13333410 Thank you for listening to and supporting the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on iTunes. Spread the run love!

You know her, you love her, and she's here today: Molly Huddle! Molly is a professional distance runner and 25-time national title holder who lives and trains in Providence, RI. On this episode, Molly talks about her Olympic dreams that started when she was young, and what it's been like to actually achieve those dreams — twice. She talks about what it's actually like competing at the Olympics (she represented Team USA in the 5K in 2012 and in the 10K in 2016), and explains why last year's Olympics felt "like a local road race." She also talks about the relationship between United States female distance runners right now (warm fuzzy alert!), how she trains her mental game, and her scariest career moments. Plus, she reflects on her marathon debut (at the 2016 TCS New York City Marathon), talks about being at the finish line for Shalane Flanagan's 2017 NYCM win, and shares what's next. (Since recording this episode, Molly has announced she will officially be racing the Boston Marathon in 2018! Go Molly!) Stuff We Mention on this Episode: TCS New York City Marathon: https://www.tcsnycmarathon.org/ United Airlines NYC Half: http://www.nyrr.org/races-and-events/2018/united-airlines-nyc-half Shalane Flanagan: https://twitter.com/ShalaneFlanagan Saucony: http://www.saucony.com/en/home Ray Treacy: http://www.friars.com/sports/m-xc/mtt/treacy_ray01.html Providence College: http://www.providence.edu/ USATF: http://www.usatf.org/Home.aspx Mary Keitany: https://www.runnersworld.com/mary-keitany Meb Keflezighi: https://marathonmeb.com/ Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2017/11/06/abbott-dash-finish-5k-recap/ Runner Girl emoji: https://www.runnersworld.com/general-interest/the-running-emoji-youve-been-waiting-for-is-here Unicode: http://unicode.org/emoji/ University of Notre Dame: https://www.nd.edu/ Houston Half Marathon: http://houstonhalf.com/ Nordstrom: https://shop.nordstrom.com/ Cumberland Monestary: http://cumberlandlibrary.org/sites/default/files/attachments/CompleteMonasteryTrailMapV.1.6.0.pdf All Saints: https://www.us.allsaints.com/ Joan Benoit Samuelson: http://www.joanbenoitsamuelson.com/ Follow Molly: Instagram @mollyhuddle: https://www.instagram.com/mollyhuddle/ Twitter @mollyhuddle: https://twitter.com/mollyhuddle Website: http://www.runmollyhuddle.com/ Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1: https://www.instagram.com/aliontherun1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aliontherun/ Twitter @aliontherun1: https://twitter.com/aliontherun1 Blog: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/ Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/13333410 Thank you for listening to and supporting the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on iTunes. Spread the run love!

This week, I am thrilled to welcome to the Ali on the Run Show my dear friend — and everyone's favorite running blogger — Janae Baron! Before we get to that, please join me in congratulating Janae and her family on the arrival of their newest member, Skye, born December 9! Janae, of course, is the beloved personality behind the popular Hungry Runner Girl blog. Janae is a super speedy runner who lives in Utah with her husband, Andrew, their kids (Brooke, Knox, and now Skye!), and their dog, Beretta. Janae was nearly 37 weeks pregnant when we recorded this episode and, as always, was just as sweet, positive, and bubbly as she is on the internet — plus, she was willing to get super honest about everything. Throughout the episode, Janae and I chat about her struggles with amenorrhea, dating after divorce, running before, during, and after her pregnancies, how negative comments really make her feel, and both the beautiful and challenging parts of raising a blended family. She opens up about how she actually makes a living as a blogger, talks about the game-changing blog post that got 600 comments, debunks some common Mormon myths, and shares more about her past with disordered eating, and whether she now considers herself fully recovered. (I smiled this entire time, but then Janae made me weepy when she talked about how she found her place in Knox's life. So prepare to experience every emotion throughout this episode!) Stuff We Mention on this Episode: Ali's Rock 'N' Roll Las Vegas 2011 Half Marathon Recap: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2011/12/06/rock-n-roll-las-vegas-half-marathon-recap/ Janae's Rock 'N' Roll Las Vegas 2011 Half Marathon Recap: https://hungryrunnergirl.com/2011/12/rock-n-roll-las-vegas-post-injury-pr.html Caesars Palace Las Vegas: https://www.caesars.com/ Janae's Amenorrhea post: https://hungryrunnergirl.com/2011/05/running-and-periods.html Dear Evan Hansen: https://dearevanhansen.com/ Ali's "Claustrophobia" Post: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2013/11/25/claustrophobia/ Why I Love My Thirties: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2017/05/02/ali-run-show-episode-24-lessons-ive-learned-thirties/ Ali's "Meet My Handsome Friend" Post: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2011/09/28/meet-my-handsome-friend/ @tanksgoodnews on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tanksgoodnews/ Dance Spirit: http://www.dancespirit.com/ Janae's Mom's Lasagna Recipe: https://hungryrunnergirl.com/2013/03/we-are-moving.html St. George Marathon: https://www.stgeorgemarathon.com/ Brooks Running Shoes: http://www.brooksrunning.com/ Kara Goucher on the Ali on the Run Show: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2017/10/25/ali-run-show-episode-43-kara-goucher/ Natalie Morales on the Ali on the Run Show: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2017/06/01/ali-run-show-episode-33-natalie-morales-today-show-west-coast-anchor-host-access-hollywood/ Follow Janae: Instagram @hungryrunnergirl: https://www.instagram.com/hungryrunnergirl/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HungryRunnerGirl/ Twitter @hungryrunnergrl: https://twitter.com/hungryrunnergrl Blog: https://hungryrunnergirl.com/ Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1: https://www.instagram.com/aliontherun1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aliontherun/ Twitter @aliontherun1: https://twitter.com/aliontherun1 Blog: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/ Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/13333410 Thank you for listening to and supporting the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on iTunes. Spread the run love!

Abby Bales is the founder of Reform Physical Therapy, which is all about keeping pregnant and postpartum women healthy, active, and injury-free during and after pregnancy. On this episode, Abby explains what exactly that means, why it's so important — and often overlooked — and what women need to understand about returning to exercise after pregnancy. (Because spoiler, it's a lot more in depth than just waiting six weeks after birth and then jumping back in.) As someone who isn't pregnant, has never been pregnant, and has no children, I had loads of questions for Abby, and she was game to answer all of them. She even walked me through the proper way to do kegel exercises! But this episode isn't just about pelvic floors. Abby and I also talk about her history with Ulcerative Colitis (we're IBD sisters!), her relationship with running before, during, and after her own pregnancies, and what it's like being an entrepreneur and mom of two. Stuff We Mention on this Episode: 16 Handles: http://16handles.com/ Crohn's & Colitis Foundation: http://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/ Brian Bosworth: http://nyulangone.org/doctors/1881643849/brian-p-bosworth Canasa: http://www.canasa.com/ Remicade: https://www.remicade.com/ Kara Goucher: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2017/10/25/ali-run-show-episode-43-kara-goucher/ TCS New York City Marathon: https://www.tcsnycmarathon.org/ Hamptons Marathon: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2011/09/25/i-am-a-marathoner-the-official-hamptons-marathon-recap/ Bank of America Chicago Marathon: https://www.chicagomarathon.com/ Elvie: https://www.elvie.com/ Goop: https://goop.com/ Hillstone: http://hillstonerestaurant.com/ River to Sea Relay: https://www.r2crelay.com/ Follow Abby & Reform Physical Therapy: Instagram @reformptnyc: https://www.instagram.com/reformptnyc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reformptnyc/ Twitter @reformptnyc: https://twitter.com/ReformPTNYC Website: https://reformptnyc.com Email: [email protected] Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1: https://www.instagram.com/aliontherun1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aliontherun/ Twitter @aliontherun1: https://twitter.com/aliontherun1 Blog: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/ Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/13333410 Thank you for listening to and supporting the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on iTunes. Spread the run love!

Sally Bergesen is the founder and CEO of Oiselle, a women's athletic apparel company now celebrating its 10th year in business. On this episode, Sally shares the "oh shit" and "oh no" moments that led her to create Oiselle, and talks about why it's so important to her that she and her company empower women. She talks about Oiselle's decision to start sponsoring professional athletes, including Kate Grace, Lauren Fleshman, and Kara Goucher, and shares the career opportunity that gave her a pit in her stomach and made her "want to throw up." She also opens up about some of Oiselle's more controversial moments like "LogoGate," her opinion of "The Swoosh" (that's Nike, of course), and her take on the state of influencer marketing. Stuff We Mention on this Episode: Oiselle: https://www.oiselle.com/ Episode 43 of the Ali on the Run Show with Kara Goucher: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2017/10/25/ali-run-show-episode-43-kara-goucher/ University of Oregon: https://uoregon.edu/ Lauren Fleshman: http://asklaurenfleshman.com/ Bob Lesko: https://twitter.com/boblesko?lang=en Sarah Lesko: http://www.oiselle.com/blog/author/dr-lesko Emily "Sweaty" Halnon: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2017/03/01/episode-1-ultramarathoner-emily-halnon/ Sarah "Once Upon a Lime" Conklin: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2017/03/09/episode-9-sarah-conklin-337-marathoner-picky-bars-employee/ Meggie Smith: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2017/05/11/ali-run-show-episode-27-meggie-smith-md-chief-resident-ob-gyn-nyu-langone-medical-center/ Oiselle Volée: https://www.oiselle.com/athletes/volee New York Road Runners: http://www.nyrr.org/ Kate Grace: https://www.instagram.com/fastkate/?hl=en New York City Marathon: https://www.tcsnycmarathon.org/ Oiselle Flyte Tank: http://www.oiselle.com/shop/flyte-collection/flyte-tank Oiselle Roga Shorts: http://www.oiselle.com/shop/roga-running-shorts/roga-short Follow Sally: Instagram @oiselle_sally: https://www.instagram.com/oiselle_sally/ Twitter @oiselle_sally: https://twitter.com/oiselle_sally Blog: http://www.oiselle.com/blog Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1: https://www.instagram.com/aliontherun1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aliontherun/ Twitter @aliontherun1: https://twitter.com/aliontherun1 Blog: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/ Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/13333410 Thank you for listening to and supporting the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on iTunes. Spread the run love!

Three years ago, my now-husband Brian Cristiano and I lined up at the start of two very different Turkey Trots. Though both races were five miles, the outcomes were vastly dissimilar. I ran the Prospect Park Track Club Turkey Trot in Brooklyn, NY, in a respectable 38:41—a 7:44 minute per mile pace. Meanwhile, in Rhode Island, Brian was racing the Newport Pie Run. Here's a dramatic retelling of how his race went, plus a very special Thanksgiving-themed Sprint to the Finish. (This episode was basically sponsored by three Abita Brewing Company beers and two shots of Patron—all for Brian.) Have a very Happy Thanksgiving! Stuff We Mention on the Show: Brian on Episode 2 of the Ali on the Run Show: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2017/03/01/episode-2-brian-cristiano-married-someone-crohns-disease/ Brian on Episode 17 of the Ali on the Run Show: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2017/04/06/ali-on-the-run-show-episode-17-brian-cristiano/ Newport Pie Run: https://raceroster.com/events/2017/13663/32nd-annual-pie-run Prospect Park Track Club Turkey Trot: http://pptc.org/turkey/ Meet Brian: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2011/09/28/meet-my-handsome-friend/ Our engagement story: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2014/12/08/are-you-serious/ Mystery Science Theater 3000: http://www.mst3k.com/ Ugg slippers: https://www.ugg.com/womens-slippers/dakota/5612.html?dwvar_5612_color=CHE#start=6&cgid=womens-slippers Orangetheory Fitness: https://www.orangetheoryfitness.com/ Follow Brian: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boldceo/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boldceo/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/boldceo Growing BOLD: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc0OV-7Bct-i1h_7a7pXA-A BOLD Worldwide: http://www.boldworldwide.com/ Follow Ali: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aliontherun1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/aliontherun1 Blog: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/ Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/13333410 Thank you for listening to and supporting the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on iTunes. Spread the run love!

Shalane Flanagan may have won this year's TCS New York City Marathon, but the next American to cross the line was Allie Kieffer, who finished in 2:29. Not only did Allie nab a 26-minute personal best time that day, she was also the fifth place overall finisher. Not bad for a self-coached, unsponsored runner from Buffalo, NY! On this episode, Allie talks about every aspect of her groundbreaking race, from the injury that almost kept her from lining up at the start — but that ultimately led to the strong race she had — to her mental state before, during, and immediately after the race. She explains how what was once her greatest fear — running the race alone — ended up being the greatest gift, and breaks down how she managed to negative split a tough course, passing a handful of runners in that final 10K. Allie talks about how — and why! — she set the world record for the fastest indoor marathon last year (that's 211 loops around a 200-meter indoor track, by the way), and opens up about the tremendous and tragic losses she and her family have faced over the years, including the death of her sister. Then, Allie talks about her struggles with body image, and offers up her advice for women going through similar experiences, as well as what she wishes all female runners understood. And then, of course, she talks about the question everyone's asking: What's next for Allie Kieffer? Stuff We Mention on this Episode: Ed Hartman: https://www.instagram.com/hartdoggy/ Miami Marathon: http://www.themiamimarathon.com/ New York City Marathon: https://www.tcsnycmarathon.org/ Shalane Flanagan: https://www.instagram.com/shalaneflanagan/ Beverly Ramos: http://www.nyrr.org/media-center/pro-profiles/beverly-ramos New York Athletic Club (NYAC): https://www.nyac.org/ New York Road Runners: http://www.nyrr.org/ Runner's World story: https://www.runnersworld.com/new-york-city-marathon/allie-kieffers-great-performance-at-the-new-york-city-marathon Wake Forest University: http://admissions.wfu.edu/ Arizona State University: https://www.asu.edu/ Chasing Excellence: A Story About Building the World's Fittest Athletes by Ben Bergeron: https://www.amazon.com/Chasing-Excellence-Building-Fittest-Athletes/dp/1619617285 The Armory Track: http://www.armorytrack.com/ Forks Over Knives: https://www.forksoverknives.com/ The China Study: https://www.amazon.com/China-Study-Comprehensive-Nutrition-Implications/dp/1932100660 Shameless on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/70184207 The Blacklist: https://www.nbc.com/the-blacklist Tour Du Mont Blanc: http://www.nationalgeographicexpeditions.com/triptypes/activeadventures?mrkgcl=528&mrkgadid=302069297&rkg_id=h-6963bde087c5b95f99ad96910d1ec2bc_t-1510769775&adpos=1t2&creative=153838836874&device=c&matchtype=b&network=g&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc (UTMB): http://utmbmontblanc.com/en/ Hilary's Spicy Veggie Sausage: https://www.hilaryseatwell.com/products/spicy-veggie-sausage/ Emma Coburn: https://www.instagram.com/emmacoburn/ Rich Roll: http://www.richroll.com/ Eliud Kipchoge: https://www.runnersworld.com/eliud-kipchoge Follow Allie: Instagram @kiefferallie: https://www.instagram.com/kiefferallie/ Twitter @alliekieffer: https://twitter.com/AllieKieffer Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1: https://www.instagram.com/aliontherun1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aliontherun/ Twitter @aliontherun1: https://twitter.com/aliontherun1 Blog: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/ Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/13333410 Thank you for listening to and supporting the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on iTunes. Spread the run love!

Today, the Ali on the Run Show is going Gibbler! I am so excited to welcome Andrea Barber — best known as Full House's wacky next-door neighbor Kimmy Gibbler — to the show. On this episode, Andrea dishes about all things Full House — including her favorite Kimmy moment, and yes, what John Stamos is really like. She opens up about what it was like growing up in Hollywood, what happened on the Full House set when the cameras weren't rolling, and how she spent the 20 years between Full House's finale and the resurgence of the Tanner family on Netflix's spinoff Fuller House. (Spoiler: She got a college degree, a master's degree, interned at the United Nations, and had two kids. NBD.) She also shares why she hates red carpets, and gets super honest about her history with anxiety and depression, and the postpartum depression she experienced after giving birth to her daughter. Today, Andrea lives in Orange County, CA, with her two kids (ages 13 and 10), and she's a runner! She started running five years ago as a way to help manage her mental health, and she's been hooked ever since. (Raise your hand if you can relate!) Stuff We Mention on this Episode: Stephanie Tanner Motown Philly routine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLaSH7o986M Fuller House on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/80051137 Whittier College: https://www.whittier.edu/ University of York: https://www.york.ac.uk/ Tinker Bell Half Marathon: https://www.rundisney.com/results/tinker-bell-half-marathon/2017/ Couch to 5K: http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/ Beach Cities Challenge: http://www.ocmarathon.com/for-runners/running/beach-cities-challenge.aspx Surf City Half Marathon: https://www.motivrunning.com/run-surf-city/ Long Beach Half Marathon: https://www.motivrunning.com/run-longbeach/ OC Half Marathon: http://www.ocmarathon.com/ Reebok Ragnar Napa Valley: https://www.runragnar.com/event-detail/relay/napavalley#! My Ragnar Relay Adirondacks Recap: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2014/10/07/ragnar-relay-adirondacks-recap/ Candace Cameron Bure: https://www.instagram.com/candacecbure/?hl=en Saucony: http://www.saucony.com/en/home Leaving Time by Jodi Picoult: https://www.jodipicoult.com/leaving-time.html In-N-Out Burger: http://www.in-n-out.com/ Lauren Fleshman: https://www.instagram.com/fleshmanflyer/?hl=en Chris Heuisler: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2017/11/04/ali-run-show-episode-44-chris-heuislers-embarrassing-running-moment/ Kara Goucher: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2017/10/25/ali-run-show-episode-43-kara-goucher/ Andrea's boyfriend @pointonemiles on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pointonemiles Geico Rock 'N' Roll Las Vegas: http://www.runrocknroll.com/las-vegas/ Follow Andrea: Instagram @andreabarber: https://www.instagram.com/andreabarber/ Twitter @andreabarber: https://twitter.com/andreabarber Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1: https://www.instagram.com/aliontherun1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aliontherun/ Twitter @aliontherun1: https://twitter.com/aliontherun1 Blog: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/ Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/13333410 Thank you for listening to and supporting the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on iTunes. Spread the run love!

You are in for a treat today! On this episode, Chris Heuisler, the National Run Concierge for Westin Hotels and Resorts, shares his most embarrassing running story. Enjoy! Listen to more from Chris on Episode 6 of the Ali on the Run Show: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2017/03/01/episode-6-chris-heuisler-national-run-concierge-westin-hotels-resorts/

Kara Goucher is a professional distance runner with loads of podiums, medals, and titles under her Oiselle-sponsored belt. She lives in Boulder, CO, with her husband, Adam, and their 7-year-old son, Colt (plus their cat, Ellie, and their rescue pup, Freya), and we chatted as she was fresh off her annual Podium Retreat, which sold out in just 36 hours! On this episode, Kara talks about why the Podium Retreat is her proudest accomplishment, and opens up about the most defining—and most discouraging—moments of her running career. She talks about her decision to leave a 12-year Nike contract and sign with Oiselle, and very openly discusses what made her decide to become an outspoken advocate for clean sport. She shares how she feels about being called an "anti-doping whistle blower" and what it was like getting backlash and hate mail after coming forward with her allegations about her former team and coach. Plus, Kara talks about coming in fourth place at last year's Olympic Trials, how she finally forgave herself for not making the Olympic team, and what she regrets about running after pregnancy. Stuff We Mention on this Episode: Oiselle: https://www.oiselle.com/ Kara Goucher's Podium Retreat: http://www.karagoucher.com/ Oprah Winfrey interviews Lance Armstrong: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jtDH-10m2s U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA): https://www.usada.org/ Nike Oregon Project: https://nikeoregonproject.com/ BBC: Alberto Salazar and the Nike Oregon Project: http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-32883946 Clean Sport Collective: http://cleansport.org/ Sally Bergesen: http://www.oiselle.com/blog/author/sally-bergesen The Oiselle Kara Collection: http://www.oiselle.com/shop/kara-goucher-collection New York City Marathon: https://www.tcsnycmarathon.org/ University of Colorado: http://www.cu.edu/ Running with the Buffaloes: https://www.amazon.com/Running-Buffaloes-Wetmore-University-Colorado/dp/0762773987 Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon: http://grandmasmarathon.com/our-races/garry-bjorklund-half-marathon/ Suzy Favor Hamilton: https://twitter.com/favorhamilton Paula Radcliffe: https://twitter.com/paulajradcliffe Joan Benoit Samuelson: https://www.runnersworld.com/masters/joan-benoit-samuelson-is-60-today-and-she-has-an-audacious-goal Follow Kara: Instagram @karagoucher: https://www.instagram.com/karagoucher/ Twitter @karagoucher: https://twitter.com/karagoucher Blog: http://www.karagoucher.com/blog/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoucher/ Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1: https://www.instagram.com/aliontherun1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aliontherun/ Twitter @aliontherun1: https://twitter.com/aliontherun1 Blog: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/ Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/13333410 Thank you for listening to and supporting the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on iTunes. Spread the run love!

I am thrilled to welcome Adidas-sponsored professional marathoner Neely Spence Gracey to the Ali on the Run Show! Neely lives in Boulder, CO, with her husband and their Vizsla, Strider. Neely was born to be a runner—literally. She was born on Marathon Monday while her dad was running the Boston Marathon. (He ran a 2:16:40 and finished in 19th place, and went on to make the 1992 Olympic team and become a world championship medalist.) On this episode, Neely talks about what it was like growing up in a running family—including the time she joined her grandma for a Turkey Trot and out-kicked her when the finish line came into view! She also shares what it was like being home-schooled for most of her life, and opens up about how running went from something she did because her parents did it to something she really discovered for herself. Neely made her marathon debut at the 2016 Boston Marathon, where she ran a 2:35:00 and finished ninth (and was the first female American finisher), and followed it up with a 2:34:55 finish at the 2016 New York City Marathon, where she finished eighth. (If you're gearing up to run the NYC Marathon in a few weeks, get ready to take notes: Neely offers her best tips for tackling the tough course!) Neely also opens up about how both she and her husband have Lyme Disease, and she talks about the challenges they've both faced with the unpredictable disease. She shares how she deals with injuries as a professional runner and how she stays mentally strong at every point in her training, and dishes out her best advice for the everyday runner. Stuff We Mention on this Episode: Shippensburg University: http://www.ship.edu/ Boston Marathon: http://www.baa.org/ Adidas: http://www.adidas.com/us/ Get Running: https://www.neelyruns.com/meet-the-coaches/ Bart Yasso: http://www.bartyasso.com/ IGeneX: https://www.igenex.com/ ElliptiGO: https://www.elliptigo.com/ Runner's World cover story: https://www.runnersworld.com/runners-stories/young-american Competitor magazine cover story: http://running.competitor.com/2016/03/boston-marathon/neely-spence-gracey-takes-on-boston-in-marathon-debut_147289 New York City Marathon: https://www.tcsnycmarathon.org/ Rock 'N' Roll Arizona: http://www.runrocknroll.com/arizona/ Momentum Jewelry: https://momentumjewelry.com/ Iron Doggy Hands-Free Leash: https://irondoggy.com/ BolderBOULDER 10K: http://www.bolderboulder.com/ Gwen Jorgensen: https://www.instagram.com/gwenjorgensen/ ProForm 9000 treadmill: https://www.proform.com/treadmills/pro9000 Meb Keflezighi: https://marathonmeb.com/ Meb Keflezighi video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzL67lVbULE Follow Neely: Instagram @neelysgracey: https://www.instagram.com/neelysgracey/ Twitter @neelysgracey: https://twitter.com/neelysgracey Blog: https://www.neelyruns.com/blog/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neelyruns/ Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1: https://www.instagram.com/aliontherun1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aliontherun/ Twitter @aliontherun1: https://twitter.com/aliontherun1 Blog: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/ Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/13333410 Thank you for listening to and supporting the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on iTunes. Spread the run love!

Danielle Cemprola is the blogger behind the popular blog "The T-Rex Runner." She's a passionate world traveler based in Greenville, SC, and she's officially a Marathon Maniac: Danielle has run 51 marathons in 38 different states! On this episode, Danielle talks about her recent decision to become a foster parent (and admits that it was a certain TV show that made her finally commit), and gets super honest about the process of getting approved as a foster parent, what her biggest concerns were about foster parenting, and how her first placement with a five-year-old boy is going so far. She also shares the number one concern people constantly share with her about foster parenting. Plus, Danielle opens up about her history with anorexia and bulimia and talks about the realistic and challenging path to recovery, and she offers up honest and heartfelt advice for men and women who may be struggling with an eating disorder. And of course we talk about running and how Danielle went from an enthusiastic horseback rider (she had her own pony! jealous!) to a devout marathoner. Stuff We Mention on this Episode: The T-Rex Runner: http://trexrunner.com/ Marathon Maniacs: http://www.marathonmaniacs.com/ Hamptons Marathon: http://www.runthehamptons.com/ Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ National Eating Disorders Association: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/ Danielle's Life With Ed series: http://trexrunner.com/eating-disorder-series/ Couch to 5K Training Plan: http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml Route 66 Marathon: http://route66marathon.com/races/marathon/ Danielle's Prague Marathon Recap: http://trexrunner.com/2017/05/25/prague-marathon-race-review/ Women's Running magazine: http://womensrunning.competitor.com/ Hatfield McCoy Marathon: http://www.hatfieldmccoymarathon.net/ Chicago Marathon: https://www.chicagomarathon.com/ Hillbilly Elegy: https://www.amazon.com/Hillbilly-Elegy-Memoir-Family-Culture/dp/0062300547 Amy Hastings Cragg: https://www.instagram.com/hastyhastings/ The Try Guys: https://www.buzzfeed.com/tryguys The Try Guys Try Ballet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6c5XDMczC3U The Try Guys Wear High Heels For A Night: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvN4DwEbapM Which Try Guy Is Your Soulmate Based On Your Deepest, Darkest Secrets?: https://www.buzzfeed.com/eugeneyang/try-guys-secrets-quiz-streamys?utm_term=.umwxNoAGm#.cbwQ3B5xY Follow Danielle: Instagram @thetrexrunner: https://www.instagram.com/thetrexrunner/ Twitter @thetrexrunner: https://twitter.com/thetrexrunner Blog: http://trexrunner.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TRexRunner/ Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1: https://www.instagram.com/aliontherun1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aliontherun/ Twitter @aliontherun1: https://twitter.com/aliontherun1 Blog: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/ Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/13333410 Thank you for listening to and supporting the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on iTunes. Spread the run love!

Dr. Leah Lagos is a clinical sport and performance psychologist in New York City. On this episode, we talk about mind and body training, the evolution of sports psychology, and performance anxiety. Dr. Lagos explains why she thinks I'm "physiologically gifted" — and why that's a good thing — and shares what Meb Keflezighi told her he was thinking during his historic 2014 Boston Marathon win. She also talks about how to mentally prepare yourself for a goal race, and how to bounce back if it doesn't go the way you had hoped. (Spoiler: She doesn't want you to dismiss your feelings of disappointment!) Plus, Dr. Lagos talks about exercise addiction and the role social media plays when it comes to athletes and mental health. Stuff We Mention on this Episode: Episode 22 of the Ali on the Run Show: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2017/04/25/ali-run-show-episode-22-body-issues/ Orangetheory Fitness: https://www.orangetheoryfitness.com/ Headspace: https://www.headspace.com/ Martha Graham Dance Company: http://www.marthagraham.org/ "The Physiologically Gifted Child": http://www.drleahlagos.com/parenting-the-physiologically-gifted-child.html Joaquim Cruz: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joaquim_Cruz Follow Dr. Lagos: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrLeahLagosBiofeedback/ Twitter @drleahlagos: https://twitter.com/drleahlagos Website: http://www.drleahlagos.com/ Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1: https://www.instagram.com/aliontherun1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aliontherun/ Twitter @aliontherun1: https://twitter.com/aliontherun1 Blog: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/ Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/13333410 Thank you for listening to and supporting the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on iTunes. Spread the run love!

Kelly Hogan is the Clinical Nutrition and Wellness Manager at the Dubin Breast Center at Mountain Sinai in New York City. It's a long title—but it basically means she's a super smart registered dietitian who wants to help people establish non-diet lifestyles. On this episode, she talks about what that means and how that idea helped her figure out her own food philosophy. Kelly also talks about how she became an R.D.—including how she made a major career change and went back to school while working full-time—and she shares a day in the life of her own diet. We play a game [I made up] called Wellness World Word Association, where Kelly offers up her take on everything from #cleaneats, cheat days, and the new documentary What the Health to Goop and apple cider vinegar, and Kelly breaks down the difference between an R.D., a nutritionist, and a health coach—plus what you should understand about each. Kelly is a also many-time marathoner, so we talk about where she's at with running right now, how her relationship with running has evolved over time, and how adopting a puppy—Peanut!—changed the game. Stuff We Mention on the Show: The Day I Finally Felt Like a Runner: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2011/05/25/the-day-i-finally-felt-like-a-runner/ 10 People Who Have Changed My Running Life: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2017/03/07/episode-8-10-people-changed-running-life/ Northeastern University: http://www.northeastern.edu/ New York University: https://www.nyu.edu/ God's Love We Deliver: https://www.glwd.org/ "Becoming a Non-Diet Dietitian": https://kellyhoganrd.wordpress.com/2017/07/14/becoming-a-non-diet-dietitian/ JackRabbit: https://www.jackrabbit.com/ Mount Sinai: http://www.mountsinai.org/ Purely Elizabeth granola: https://purelyelizabeth.com/ Banza pasta: https://www.eatbanza.com/ KIND bar: https://www.kindsnacks.com/ Larabar: https://www.larabar.com/ Siggi's Greek yogurt: http://siggisdairy.com/ What the Health: http://www.whatthehealthfilm.com/ Two Little Red Hens: https://www.twolittleredhens.com/ New York City Marathon: http://www.tcsnycmarathon.org/ Whole Foods: http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/ RDs Kelly Wants You to Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thereallife_rd/ https://www.instagram.com/jaclynlondonrd/ https://www.instagram.com/hummusapien/ https://www.instagram.com/karalydonrd/ Dogs Kelly Wants You to Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosie.the.sheepdog/ https://www.instagram.com/iamboo_officialfanpage/ https://www.instagram.com/kingbentleythebulldog/ https://www.instagram.com/chompersthecorgi/ Follow Kelly: Instagram @kellyhoganrd: https://www.instagram.com/kellyhoganrd/ Follow Peanut on Instagram @peanut_the_dorkie: https://www.instagram.com/peanut_the_dorkie/ Twitter @KellyHoganRD: https://twitter.com/KellyHoganRD Blog: https://kellyhoganrd.wordpress.com/ Email: [email protected] Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1: https://www.instagram.com/aliontherun1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aliontherun/ Twitter @aliontherun1: https://twitter.com/aliontherun1 Blog: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/ Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/13333410 Thank you for listening to and supporting the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on iTunes. Spread the run love!

Is this thing on?! It's been a month since the last episode of the Ali on the Run Show, but I am so happy to be back. On this episode, I'm sharing where I've been, what's been going on, and how I've been feeling throughout my latest Crohn's disease flare. I also talk about the one thing I've been doing differently lately that I *think* may have to do with why I've started feeling better, and I talk about why I decided to take a social media break (which I highly recommend, by the way). It's good to be back! Stuff I Mention on this Episode: Ali on the Run Show Episode 30: My Crohn's Disease Story: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2017/05/23/ali-on-the-run-show-episode-30-my-crohns-disease-story/ Ali on the Run Show Episode 32: Crohn's Disease Q&A: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2017/05/30/ali-run-show-episode-32-crohns-disease-qa/ Ali on the Run Show Episode 2: Being Married to Someone With Crohn's Disease: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2017/03/01/episode-2-brian-cristiano-married-someone-crohns-disease/ An update on the Crohn's situation: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2017/06/20/crohns-update/ Stelara: https://www.stelarainfo.com/ Prime Cycle: http://primecycle.com/ Orangetheory: https://www.orangetheoryfitness.com/ Headspace: https://www.headspace.com/ Parsley Health: https://www.parsleyhealth.com/ Ali on the Run Show Episode 27 with Meggie Smith: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2017/05/11/ali-run-show-episode-27-meggie-smith-md-chief-resident-ob-gyn-nyu-langone-medical-center/ My experience with InsideTracker: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2017/04/10/advocate-broken-system-tried-insidetracker/ InsideTracker: https://www.insidetracker.com/ Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1: https://www.instagram.com/aliontherun1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aliontherun/ Twitter @aliontherun1: https://twitter.com/aliontherun1 Blog: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/ Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/13333410 Thank you for listening to and supporting the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on iTunes. Spread the run love!