“Being able to come to work as my whole self. Being able to be out. Being able to appear on camera in drag. Hopefully for those of you that are out there listening, if you work at a company or a place where you cannot be yourself — and I know you need to make the money — it is not worth it. It is not worth it to stifle that magic. You will slowly die inside. Go work for a place where you can be Mara every single damn day. Let your freak flag fly and be who you wanna be. We are too advanced in this society to be squandering any time on not being able to be ourselves.”   Growing up in Rhode Island, Matty Maggiacomo had a tumultuous — and at times traumatizing — relationship with sports and coaches. But today, he's a fitness instructor on the world's largest streaming platform. On this episode, Matty talks about how he rediscovered fitness later in life, and how he got the job teaching treadmill and strength classes at Peloton. He talks about his dreams of being on TV, including how he made those dreams come true right out of college, and why that dream came to a screeching halt on an assignment one day. Plus, Matty talks about his sexuality and about coming out, and about the importance of letting his "freak flag fly" at work — which means we get to hear from , Matty's treadmill-running alter ego, and about what it's like teaching a live class for thousands in full drag! Matty is a true joy, and this conversation is long, fun, and filled with hefty doses of both laughter and inspiration.   SPONSOR:&nbsp;AfterShokz&nbsp;— Visit&nbsp;&nbsp;for 15% off wireless headphones.   What you’ll get on this episode:    On taking time off (9:15) How Matty would describe his Peloton classes (11:00) Getting to know Young Matty (15:45) All about the NBC Page program, and working in live television (22:30) How Matty got the job at Peloton (34:45) How you learn to be a Peloton instructor (39:15) On the magnitude of it all (49:35) MARA joins the show! (54:20) On the Peloton family, and how Matty feels about his colleagues (1:02:15) Matty shares his most memorable Peloton memory thus far (1:06:30)    What we mention on this episode:                     Follow Matty:         Follow Ali:             Listen &amp; Subscribe:             SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show!&nbsp;If you’re enjoying the show, please&nbsp;

350. Matty Maggiacomo, Peloton Instructor

“The water took everything, but we had ourselves and all of our communities and friends who made sure we had everything else.”   Welcoming to the newest series on the Ali on the Run Show: The Everyday Runner. For the next four week, we’ll hear from runners who are just like you and me. Not professional athletes — these runners have jobs, families, and responsibilities beyond this sport we all love so much.   First up: Meet Jen Correa! Jen is a mom of two (plus two dogs!) from Staten Island, NY. She works in insurance, and we met through the running blog world in the early 2010s, when Jen was blogging at Mom’s Gotta Run. On this episode, Jen shares her running story, which started when her friend convinced her to run a Corporate Challenge race. She wasn’t an athlete growing up — “I have nightmares of gym class,” she says — but after her first race as an adult (and a pack-a-day smoker), she was hooked. Eventually, Jen gave up smoking, but she stuck with running, including marathons. In 2012, Jen and her family lost everything when Hurricane Sandy touched down in Staten Island. Their house was lifted off its foundation, and floated nearly a mile away. They had to start over, and on this episode, Jen, 46, talks about how, exactly, they did that. She shares her poignant takeaways from losing it all, and talks about the controversy surrounding the New York City Marathon’s cancellation at the time.   SPONSOR: Picky Bars — Visit , where code ONTHERUN gets you 20% off. (Join the Picky Club and get an extra 20% off.   What you’ll get on this episode:    Reflecting back on the early 2010s, and what it was like being a part of the running community in New York City during that time (5:45) Jen talks about her childhood, and about how she found running (9:00) On adopting and owning the “runner” title (15:45) On being a New Yorker on September 11, 2001 (18:30) What Jen’s relationship with running was like during and after her pregnancies (20:00) Jen talks about her family’s experience in the wake of Hurricane Sandy (31:30) “When you’ve lost everything —&nbsp;except each other —&nbsp;what do you do?” (46:00) What running — and finally running the New York City Marathon — was like after Hurricane Sandy (52:00) What it was like running the 2016 New York City Marathon representing Staten Island as part of the Foot Locker Five Borough Challenge (1:01:30)    What we mention on this episode:         Follow Jen:        Follow Ali:             Listen &amp; Subscribe:             SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show!&nbsp;If you’re enjoying the show, please&nbsp;

366. The Everyday Runner, Jen Correa

“So, there is hope. I am still an optimist about this, and I’m doing as much as I can to keep myself healthy. If this is my destiny or whatever and there’s nothing I can do to stop it, that’s fine. But I’m gonna live my life to the fullest in the meantime, because nothing is guaranteed. So I’ll keep challenging myself to do things while my mind and my body are able.”   I have been following Devon Pass since before she was Devon Pass. Devon was one of the OG bloggers in the early 2010s, and I loved following . (She was Devon Mills at the time.) Today, Devon is married to her husband, Aaron, and they live in Washington with their five-year-old daughter, Evie. Devon is a copywriter for Nordstrom (cool!), and is a six-time marathoner. We cover a lot of ground in this episode — it really was just catching up with an old friend. Devon talks about how she learned to save money in her twenties, and how she was able to support herself while she traveled the world. She talks about the moments that made her stronger along the way, and talks about how she met her now husband. She shares her running story, and talks about what she's doing right now to get faster and stronger. She talks candidly about new motherhood, and what it was like being the first in her friend group to have a baby. And she talks about her mom, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in her sixties. (Tissue warning for this part of the conversation.) It's a well-rounded conversation that perfectly showcases this well-rounded woman.   SPONSOR:&nbsp;AfterShokz&nbsp;— Visit&nbsp;&nbsp;for 15% off wireless headphones.   What you’ll get on this episode:    How was your run today? (5:30) Devon shares her running story, and talks about a recent unsettling encounter on the run (9:00) On having a goal-oriented mentality, and where that came from (22:50) Devon looks back on her time traveling the world alone in her early twenties (28:30) Reflecting on new motherhood (40:00) What Devon’s days are like as a copywriter for Nordstrom (49:20) Why Devon says her marriage has been “stronger and happier than ever” during the pandemic (54:20) Devon talks about her mother’s Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis (1:03:30)    What we mention on this episode:                by Dave Ramsey       Devon’s post about being a new mom    by Sanjay Gupta    by Deena Kastor   Follow Devon:         Follow Ali:             Listen &amp; Subscribe:             SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show!&nbsp;If you’re enjoying the show, please&nbsp;. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!

369. Devon Pass Talks Travel, Running, Copywriting, Motherhood, & More

“This was the most fun I’ve had in so long.” &nbsp;   If you watched any of this year's Olympic Track &amp; Field Trials coverage, you would have heard a familiar voice calling the distance races: Kara Goucher! Kara served as commentator and member of the NBC broadcast team at Hayward Field, and today, she's here to tell all. On this episode, Kara talks about how she got the job (she will also be part of the NBC broadcast team during the Olympic Games in Tokyo later this month), how she prepared for the races, and what it was like calling all the action. She reflects on the highlights and heartbreaks from the Trials, talks about making mistakes live on air and how she handled them, and about getting the call that her husband, Adam, had gotten into a car accident right before she was about to go live. As always, Kara is open and honest, and promised nothing was off-limits during this conversation — so yes, she talks about having to wear Nike-branded apparel on air, and whether that swoosh-covering braid was intentional. &nbsp;   SPONSOR:&nbsp;&nbsp;— Use code ONTHERUN for 15% off your order.   &nbsp; What you’ll get on this episode:    How Kara feels in the wake of the Trials (4:20) How Kara got the job to join the NBC broadcast team for the Track &amp; Field Trials (10:00) How Kara’s on-camera confidence improved throughout the Trials (21:30) On misgendering Nikki Hiltz during the broadcast, and how Kara handled the mistake (22:55) How Kara prepped and studied for the Trials (26:30) How Kara stayed objective on air — even when some of her best friends were competing (29:15) On the Nike of it all (31:00) What it was like getting the call that Kara’s husband had been in a car accident right before Kara went on air (37:50) Shoe talk, and other “rules” for the broadcast (47:00) What it was like hearing the news break about Shelby Houlihan’s positive test, and how Kara handled covering that during the Trials (51:30) Which performances Kara is still thinking about after the Trials (1:00:40) Kara answers listener questions from the Ali on the Run Show Facebook group (1:14:00)    &nbsp; What we mention on this episode:                        &nbsp; Follow Kara:&nbsp;            &nbsp; Follow Ali:             &nbsp; Listen &amp; Subscribe:             &nbsp; SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show!&nbsp;If you’re enjoying the show, please&nbsp;. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!

392. Kara Goucher, Olympic Track & Field Trials Commentator

“The word should can put us into tricky places. Because who’s to say what we should or should not do? A lot of things in life are a lot more nuanced than should or should not, yes or no, black or white.”   &nbsp; Welcome to Ask Ali, a twice-a-month series where I answer all of&nbsp;your&nbsp;questions. This time around, we’ve got listener questions about racing, nutrition, New York City must-dos, running plateaus, Orangetheory memories, and so much more. Plus: a surprise appearance by Brian Cristiano! Thanks to everyone who called in for this one. Enjoy!   If you want to be part of a future “Ask Ali” episode (yay!), call&nbsp;917-947-9699&nbsp;— introduce yourself, and ask whatever’s on your mind! I can’t wait to hear from you! &nbsp;   SPONSOR:&nbsp;goodr.&nbsp;&nbsp;and use code ONTHERUN15 for 15% off your entire goodr order!   &nbsp; You asked:    If I could only race one distance for the rest of my life, which would it be? (3:00) Do you have any tips for nutrition during high mileage weeks? (5:18) What are your top must-dos and must-sees for a first trip to New York City? (10:15) Advice for hitting a running plateau after coming back from injury (15:45) What are my favorite protein bars? (23:15) What is my favorite thing about being a wife? (27:05) Ali sprints to the finish! (33:15) How to ease back into racing when you want to sign up for all the races! (41:20) Which Orangetheory benchmark days were my favorite? (46:30)    &nbsp; What I mention on this episode:                                 &nbsp; Follow Ali:             &nbsp; Listen &amp; Subscribe:             &nbsp; SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show!&nbsp;If you’re enjoying the show, please&nbsp;. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!

396. Ask Ali!

“I was doing everything I could, every section that I was coming upon. So in my head it was like, if I’m doing as best I can and I get caught and passed, then that’s just how it played out, and I’m gonna cheer that person on who’s passing me because that’s cool, and that’s how we get better together.”   Last month, Courtney Dauwalter defended — and reclaimed — her title at the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc 106.5-mile race, and smashed records along the way. She broke the all-time women's course record by seven minutes, finishing in 22 hours 30 minutes and 54 seconds. She beat her 2019 winning time by two hours and two minutes, finished sixth overall (the highest finish ever by a woman), and won the women's division by more than an hour and a half. On this episode, Courtney talks about this year's UTMB experience, describing the sights (and hallucinations), sounds, highs (more than 32,800 feet of climbing!), lows, and views (of France, Italy, and Switzerland) along the way. Plus, in true Courtney fashion, we laugh a lot and talk about candy. If you're looking for a conversation that's equal parts fun, silly, inspiring, and encouraging, this is it.   SPONSOR:&nbsp;goodr.&nbsp;&nbsp;and use code ONTHERUN15 for 15% off your entire goodr order!   What you’ll get on this episode:    A day in the life of Courtney Dauwalter (2:00) What do the numbers and stats mean to Courtney? (5:00) Courtney reflects on having to drop out of the Hardrock 100 earlier this summer (6:45) Courtney’s goals for UTMB, and how she would grade her performance (12:30) How Courtney was feeling on race day (16:30) Courtney breaks down the race (19:45) Hallucination stories! And when things started to hurt (32:20) What Courtney listens to on the run (34:40) Marriage talk (41:00) How Courtney celebrated her UTMB win (44:00) What’s next? (50:25) Candy talk! (53:00)    Check out:      Follow Courtney:          Follow Ali:             Listen &amp; Subscribe:             SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show!&nbsp;If you’re enjoying the show, please&nbsp;. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!

423. Courtney Dauwalter, 2021 UTMB Winner

“I had remembered this promise I had made to myself, which was a ‘year of yes.’ That if there was an opportunity to meet someone, to make a dollar, or whatever it was, if there was an opportunity in front of me, no matter how scary it felt or how much resistance I felt, I was at least going to give myself the chance to explore it. So I said yes.”   Every day, Jess King is in the homes of millions of people around the world. As one of Peloton's first instructors (she joined the team in 2014), she teaches cycling, Tread, Pilates, and dance cardio classes, and is known and loved for her bubbly, glittery, high-energy personality. Jess is a born performer. She grew up dancing competitively in Myrtle Beach, SC, and competed on Season 4 of So You Think You Can Dance. On this episode, she reflects on that experience — on making it to the Top 10 before having to withdraw from the competition on account of a few broken ribs. She talks about the disappointment, about reading the comments on social media, and about stepping away from dance for a while afterward. Then, she talks about what it's been like for her to watch fellow Peloton instructor Cody Rigsby make his dance reality competition debut on Dancing with the Stars, and talks about the text she sent him before he first stepped onstage "from someone who's been there." Jess talks about her desire to use her platform for good, and about the power of representation as a Latina woman and member of the LGBTQ+ community. She shares her love story with fiancée Sophia Urista (power couple alert!), opens up about her own mental health and self-help journeys, and talks about how she got the job at Peloton — and how the pursuit of fame quickly transitioned into a passion for building community.   SPONSOR:&nbsp;AfterShokz&nbsp;— Visit&nbsp;&nbsp;for 15% off wireless headphones.   What you’ll get on this episode:    On bad days, setting intentions, and Halloween (6:00) What it was like watching colleague Cody Rigsby on Dancing with the Stars (11:30) Jess reflects on her time on So You Think You Can Dance Season 4 (14:20) On dancing again after SYTYCD (24:45) How fitness — and Peloton —&nbsp;entered the picture (31:00) On the pursuit of fame, and the a-ha moment when everything felt validating (43:30) The pressure of having a platform (51:15) How Jess has evolved as an instructor since her earliest days at Peloton (55:35) On developing thicker skin and being human (58:40) Jess shares her love story with fiancée Sophia Urista (1:02:00) Jess’s message to anyone going through some stuff right now (1:08:00)    If you love Peloton, check out:                     Follow Jess:          Follow Ali:             Listen &amp; Subscribe:             SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show!&nbsp;If you’re enjoying the show, please&nbsp;. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!

427. Jess King, Peloton Instructor

“It was pretty tough, I’m not gonna lie. I walked off the track pretty mad. I didn’t want to talk to any cameras, so I walked past the camera people because I knew they were just going to drill me with a bunch of questions that I didn’t want to talk about. And I hadn’t even had time to digest it myself. So I was about to say something I probably shouldn’t have on camera. So I said, ‘I’m making this boundary for myself,’ and I kept walking.”   Elle Purrier St. Pierre is one of the fastest women in the country. The professional New Balance athlete just capped off her indoor season by earning a silver medal in the 3K at World Indoor Championships in Serbia. In 2020, she broke the American record in the indoor mile. Then, last summer, she won the 1500m event at the U.S. Olympic Track &amp; Field Team Trials (and set a Trials record for that event), solidifying her spot on Team USA and achieving a lifelong dream of becoming an Olympian. Elle — widely known as a small-town farm girl from Vermont — is living the professional runner dream, right? On this episode, Elle talks about the tough times. She talks about getting shoved off the track just seconds into that 1500 final at the Trials, and about how she rallied to win the race. She talks about handling disappointment on the track, like when she finished third in the 1500 at USAs a few weeks ago, a race she was heavily favored to win. And she talks about that —&nbsp;about being "heavily favored," and what that pressure feels like. Plus, reflections on competing in Tokyo, dealing with the post-Olympics blues, and pre-race bad moods. Welcome to Episode 500 of the Ali on the Run Show!   SPONSOR:&nbsp;New Balance — Go to &nbsp;to learn more about how New Balance is supporting the conversations around mental wellness in running. (And check out my current favorite , , , , and .)   What you’ll get on this episode:    All about Elle’s run today, and what it’s like being a local celebrity in Vermont (3:50) Where Elle’s keeping her silver medal, and what her goals were for the 3K at World Indoor Championships (8:45) How Elle stays tough when the racing gets hard, and what she’s like before the race starts (11:20) On getting shoved off the track at last summer’s Olympic Track &amp; Field Trials 1500m final (16:00) Dealing with high stakes (22:00) How Elle navigated an injury heading into the Olympics (29:30) What Elle remembers most from the Tokyo Olympics (35:00) On dealing with the post-Olympics blues (40:30) What farm life is like for Elle (42:45) How Elle prepares and re-sets for a new racing season, and what it’s like going into each race as “the favorite” (45:15) On dealing with disappointment after finishing third at USA Indoors and missing out on Team USA for that distance — and coming back to win the 3K (49:00) On being asked “What’s next?” all the time (59:30) The most fun Elle has ever had on the run (1:02:15)    For more, check out:      Follow Elle:         Follow Ali:             SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show!&nbsp;If you’re enjoying the show, please&nbsp;. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!

500. Beyond the Run with Elle Purrier St. Pierre

"I'm already dreaming about the next one."   Sara Vaughn had a good, great, wonderful day at the 2023 Chicago Marathon. She ran a 2:23:24 — that's a three-minute personal best, and it landed her a 10th-place finish in the women's field. In this conversation, Sara breaks down everything from before, during, and after the race.   SPONSORS:    UCAN:&nbsp;&nbsp;to get a FREE UCAN energy bar sample pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALIUCAN for 20% off your next UCAN order.  : New customers, use code&nbsp;ALINEW&nbsp;for $15 off your first Tracksmith order over $75. Returning customers, use code&nbsp;ALIGIVE&nbsp;for free shipping, plus a portion of the proceeds from your order will be donated to Moms Demand Action.    FOLLOW SARA    Follow Ali:                 SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show!&nbsp;If you’re enjoying the show, please&nbsp;. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!

676. Sara Vaughn's 2023 Chicago Marathon Race Recap

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

702. Run Your Way with Jackie Gaughan

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

703. Nikki Hiltz, World Silver Medalist

"I will always show up and do my best, and try to maintain my integrity in the process. I don’t always get it right. But I always try."  I ran the New York City Half. I had the best time. And today, I'm here to talk all about running my first 13.1-mile race since my breast cancer diagnosis in May 2023. Plus, answering listener questions about running, podcasting, and more. SPONSORS:&nbsp;    UCAN:&nbsp; to get a FREE UCAN energy bar sample pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALI for 20% off your next UCAN order. goodr:&nbsp;&nbsp;and use code ALI for free shipping.  What you’ll get on this episode:  My 2024 NYC Half recap (1:00) Running-related questions (43:30) Podcast-related questions (56:20) Cancer-related questions (1:02:00) Life questions (1:04:10)  Follow Ali:                 SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show!&nbsp;If you’re enjoying the show, please&nbsp;. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!

707. Ask Ali, NYC Half Edition

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

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

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

710. Catching Up with Molly Seidel

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

711. Motherhood Mondays with Laurie & Elly Henes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"Whatever you need, I hope you got at least a little of it here today." What an honor and a treat it was to get to host a live show the day before the 2024 Boston Marathon with 2014 champion Meb Keflezighi. In this conversation — recorded live at the New Balance headquarters — Meb talked about how he was feeling the day before running the race again, 10 years after his historic win the year after the bombings. He talked about officially becoming a New Balance athlete (!!!), about his hopes to run sub-3:00 (he finished in 3:08), and the impact his 2014 win had on him, his family, the city of Boston, and the running community. SPONSOR:&nbsp;New Balance.&nbsp;&nbsp;to shop New Balance’s latest releases for the season. (The&nbsp; is my favorite daily shoe. Meb ran the Boston Marathon in the !) Follow Ali:        SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show!&nbsp;If you’re enjoying the show, please&nbsp;. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!

716. LIVE at the 2024 Boston Marathon with Meb Keflezighi

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

717. My 2024 Boston Marathon Experience

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

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

Emily Halnon is an ultramarathoner who lives in Eugene, OR. After completing an Ironman and running a 3:08 marathon several years ago, Emily decided to make the shift from road races to trail running and ultras. She has since run a handful of 50-mile races and three 100-milers. Emily and I met in 2011 after following each other on Twitter and reading each other’s blogs for a while. (Internet friends are the best friends!) She was living in D.C. at the time and paced me to my own marathon PR in 2012 before moving cross-country to set up shop in Eugene. Emily and I talked about everything from first marathons and ultramarathon aid stations (and all the yummy snacks you can enjoy mid-race) to writing, blogging, and our favorite Celine Dion songs.

Follow Emily:
Twitter: emilysweats
Instagram: emilysweats
Blog: http://www.sweatonceaday.com/ 

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Instagram: aliontherun1
Twitter: aliontherun1
Blog: http://www.aliontherunblog.com

3:00: National Half Marathon Recap: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2011/03/27/national-half-marathon-recap/

5:00: Manchester City Marathon Recap: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2012/11/06/from-413-to-351-my-manchester-city-marathon-recap/

6:30: Alison’s First 20-Mile Run: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2011/08/14/ali-emily-sweat-all-over-the-nations-capital/

10:00: Follow Emily’s mom on Instagram! @andyjha

14:00: Emily’s Ironman Recap: http://www.sweatonceaday.com/2011/07/ironman-lake-placid-race-report.html

20:00: Emily’s Eugene Marathon PR Recap: http://www.sweatonceaday.com/2012/04/eugene-marathon-race-report.html

24:00: Javelina Jundred: http://aravaiparunning.com/network/javelinajundred/ 

27:40: Pine to Palm Recap: http://www.sweatonceaday.com/2014/09/pine-to-palm-100.html

41:00: Wilder Running & Writing Retreat: http://www.wilderrunning.com/

46:30: Blue Apron Review: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2015/08/26/i-finally-tried-blue-apron/

56:00: Cascade Crest 100: http://www.cascadecrest100.com/

58:40: Meghan Arbogast: https://runningmegleg.com/ 


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01. Ultramarathoner Emily Halnon

Brian Cristiano is the founder and CEO of BOLD Worldwide, a sports advertising agency in New York City, and the host of the Sports Marketing Huddle podcast. He’s also my husband! So on this episode, we talk about what it’s like living with—and loving—someone with Crohn’s disease. I’ve had a few rough flares during our time together, so I picked Brian’s brain to get his perspective on what it’s like being on the other side of the bathroom door.

Follow Brian:
Instagram: briancristiano
Twitter: brian_cristiano
Sports Marketing Huddle podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sports-marketing-huddle/id1135417163?mt=2 
BOLD Worldwide: http://www.boldworldwide.com/ 

Follow Ali: 
Instagram: aliontherun1
Twitter: aliontherun1
Blog: http://www.aliontherunblog.com

Run for the Rabbit Announcement: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2011/04/22/im-running-for-the-rabbit/ 

Meet Brian: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2011/09/28/meet-my-handsome-friend/ 

5:00: Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America: http://www.ccfa.org/

9:30: 2011 Brooklyn Half Marathon Recap: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2011/05/21/brooklyn-half-marathon-recap/

20:00: 10-Day Juice Cleanse: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2013/04/04/this-is-an-opportunity-not-a-punishment/

20:00: Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead: http://www.fatsickandnearlydead.com/

47:00: Probiotics: https://www.natren.com/healthy-trinity.html 

57:00: Roomba Scooba: https://www.amazon.com/iRobot-Scooba-Floor-Scrubbing-Robot/dp/B00IO9U06I 

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02. Brian Cristiano — Being Married to Someone with Crohn's Disease

We were all new runners once! On this episode, Lucy Wallace and I look back on all the things we didn’t know or understand when we first started running, from shoes and sports watches to race etiquette. Here are a few highlights:

At 4:30, Lucy says: “I Googled ‘shoes that are good for not running.’ The only thing I cared about was colors. I wanted them to be bright.”

At 7:15, Ali says: “The only place on my body that hasn’t chafed is the little wrinkles in my forehead… The most emotional part of running is the post-run shower.” 

At 11:10, Ali says: “I woke up one morning in ninth grade and after all those years of wishing on the first star I see at night for boobs, I got them. Literally overnight.”

At 15:10, Lucy says: “Shout-out to my dad for paying for my cell phone.”

At 16:00, Ali says: “This seems like a good pre-race dinner because it only cost $1.99!”

At 17:55, Lucy says: “I’m doing a service to this race course by listening to Justin Bieber’s entire Purpose album right now.” 

Things We Mention on the Show:
Lucy on Episode 12 of the Ali on the Run Show: 10 Thoughts From Our First Half Marathons: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/12-thoughts-we-had-during-our-first-half-marathons/id1204523870?i=1000382902143&mt=2 

November Project: http://november-project.com/ 

Body Glide: https://www.bodyglide.com/ 

SPIbelt: https://spibelt.com/ 

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lucemagoose16 

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Blog: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/ 
Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/13333410 

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16. We Were All New Runners Once!

We’re mixing things up on this episode to dish out some serious realness, openness, and honesty. Brian Cristiano is the founder and CEO of BOLD Worldwide, a sports advertising agency in New York City. He’s also my husband, so on this episode, Brian and I take turns asking each other “anything we want.” This hour was totally unscripted and it gets a little deeper than I had anticipated. The topics ended up ranging from where we see ourselves in 10 or 20 years to the things that make us happiest in life, our hopes for our future children, and the people who have had the most profound impacts on our lives. Plus, Brian talks about his father’s unexpected death and how it affected his outlook on life, and shares some really valuable career and life advice. 

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/ 

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/ 

Our Hawaii trip: Oahu: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2014/12/17/hawaii-part-i-oahu/ and Maui: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2014/12/18/hawaii-part-ii-maui/ 

Our wedding: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2015/11/24/party-time-our-wedding-reception/ 

Our trip to Giraffe Manor: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2015/10/23/honeymooning-in-kenya-part-iv-giraffe-manor/ 

My Great Breakup of 2011: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2011/04/05/a-new-beginning/ 

Dance Spirit: http://www.dancespirit.com/ 

The 10X Rule by Grant Cardone: https://www.amazon.com/10X-Rule-Difference-Between-Success/dp/0470627603 

Dogs Being Basic on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dogsbeingbasic/ 

The Dodo on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedodosite/ 

Dan Nevins: http://dannevins.com/ 

Follow Brian: 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boldceo/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boldceo/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/boldceo 
Sports Marketing Huddle podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sports-marketing-huddle/id1135417163?mt=2 
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!

17. Relationship Q&A with Brian Cristiano

Dan Nevins is a yoga instructor and motivational speaker. He’s also a double amputee: Dan lost both his legs in an explosion while serving overseas in the Iraq War. In this episode, Dan talks about his time in the United States Army and the National Guard, shares the story of the explosion that took his legs, and opens up about his experience with post-traumatic stress disorder. He discusses what it was like going from being a competitive runner and athlete to adjusting to a life without legs, and he shares how yoga quite literally saved his life. His story is emotional and inspiring, and is a good reminder of the power of perseverance. 

Want to take class with Dan? He’ll be in New York City teaching a two-hour master class at Lyons Den Power Yoga on June 3 to raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project. Go sign up!

Stuff We Mention on the Show: 

Lyons Den Power Yoga: http://lyonsdenpoweryoga.com/ 

Baptiste Yoga: https://www.baptisteyoga.com/ 

Brian’s First Yoga Class: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2015/09/15/hey-whats-up-hello/ 

Yoga in Bryant Park: http://bryantpark.org/programs/yoga?/plan-your-visit/yoga.html 

Army National Guard: https://www.nationalguard.com/ 

Sonoma State University: http://www.sonoma.edu/ 

Walter Reed Army Medical Center: http://www.wrnmmc.capmed.mil/SitePages/home.aspx 

Wounded Warrior Project: https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/ 

Being of Power by Baron Baptiste: https://www.amazon.com/Being-Power-Practices-Ignite-Empowered-ebook/dp/B009L5BQVM 

The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz: https://www.amazon.com/Four-Agreements-Practical-Personal-Freedom/dp/1878424319 

Follow Dan: 
Instagram @dannevins: https://www.instagram.com/dannevins/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nevinsd 
Twitter @dannevins: https://twitter.com/dannevins 
Website: http://dannevins.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!

31. Dan Nevins: Army Veteran, Double Amputee & Yoga Teacher

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!

45. Andrea Barber AKA Full House's Kimmy Gibbler!

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!

52. The Brian Cristiano Takeover Episode

“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!

57. Date Night with Ali & Brian: On Dreams, Goals, Fear, & Failure

Welcome to the Ali on the Run Show — your best running buddy! This is a podcast where we talk about working hard, running hard, and doing whatever it takes to break a physical and mental sweat. I’m your host, Ali Feller, and I’m a writer and editor in New York City. I write about health and fitness for Well+Good, Women’s Health, Self, Shape, Allure, Fitness, and more, and am the former editor in chief of Dance Spirit magazine. I also blog at Ali on the Run, which is what inspired this podcast. Every week on this show, I'll bring on guests to talk about everything from marathon training and yoga to mental health and wellness. They're people I think are cool, and that I think you'll find cool, too. Bring us along on your next run — I’ll do my best to leave you feeling excited, inspired, and ready to pick up the pace along the way.

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