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Published 2018-11-01

104. Stephanie Bruce

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"When I think something is hard or challenging, I think of how I'm going to grow from it." —Stephanie Bruce

Happy TCS New York City Marathon Week! The professional field is stacked this year, and among the top competitors is Stephanie Bruce, who trains and races with NAZ Elite and is sponsored by Hoka One One. Steph made her New York City Marathon debut in 2017 and finished in 10th — an impressive-on-paper result, but on this episode, Steph explains why she was disappointed with her finish. She opens up about her health struggles over the years, talks about how she's feeling going into this year's race, and gets super honest about "body stuff." Steph trains in Flagstaff, AZ, where she lives with her husband, Ben Bruce, and their sons Hudson and Riley.

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What you'll get on this episode:

Steph rehashes her Peachtree Road Race win (2:30)
Why Steph decided to return to the New York City Marathon this year, what her 2017 race was like, and how she gets through tough races (6:15)
How Steph's NYCM training is going, plus her best NYCM advice (12:30)
Steph shares her 2018 New York City Marathon goals (17:40)
Steph breaks down what was behind some of her recent Instagram posts (25:15)
Steph's take on failure (33:15)
Why Steph left Oiselle to go all-in with Hoka One One (35:15)
What it's like training with Ben Rosario (37:50)
Steph talks about "body stuff" and how becoming a mom has changed her as an athlete (40:00)

What we mention on this episode:

NAZ Elite

Hoka One One

Peachtree Road Race

The Great North Run

Believe Training Journals

London Marathon

Oiselle

Hoka One One Tracer 2

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Published 2018-10-24

103. Lauren Fleshman

74 min

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"I hope I'm always willing to be wrong, willing to learn, and able to get better." —Lauren Fleshman

Lauren Fleshman is many things: She's a retired professional runner, a coach, the co-founder of Picky Bars, the co-creator of the Believe training journals, the creator of the Wilder retreat, one of the faces of Oiselle, a vocal USA Track & Field board member, a co-host of the Work, Play, Love podcast, wife to professional triathlete, and mom to Jude and Zadie. Phew! On this episode, Lauren talks about all of it, including her journey to becoming an entrepreneur, her honest thoughts on body image, and the real effect having kids had on her marriage. This is a fun, no-holds-barred conversation with one of the leading voices in the running industry.

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What you'll get on this episode:

What takes up the majority of Lauren's time right now (2:00)
How Lauren became a professional runner (3:35)
Lauren reflects on her favorite race distance and her decision to stop competing professionally (10:00)
How having children affected Lauren's career, and what running was like for her during and after pregnancy, plus how becoming a mom changed her as an athlete (13:00)
Whether Lauren has always been confident speaking up and using her voice, and how she developed that confidence (23:00)
Lauren talks about what she sees as the biggest problems facing professional runners right now, and what makes her want to speak up the loudest (28:45)
What Lauren would tell a 16-year-old runner who wants to go pro (33:30)
How Lauren became an entrepreneur, and the evolution of Picky Bars (36:00)
How Lauren got involved with Oiselle, what her role is with the company now, and where she sees the company going (43:20)
How Lauren met her now-husband, Jesse Thomas, and what their relationship is really like — plus the struggles they've faced together since having kids (52:30)
What Lauren's relationship with her body is like right now, and what she wants more people to feel about their own bodies (1:03.15)

What we mention on this episode:

Picky Bars

Oiselle

Wilder Retreat

Work, Play, Love podcast

"10 Reasons the 5K is Freaking Awesome" via Runner's World

Sally Bergesen

"Welcome to the New School" via Oiselle

"Dear Younger Me" by Lauren Fleshman

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Published 2018-10-17

102. Ashley Fizzarotti AKA Running Bun

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"Make it important. Make a goal, and make time for it. It's not about 'no excuses,' but make it a priority." —Ashley Fizzarotti

Ashley Fizzarotti — best known on the internet as "Running Bun" — joins the Ali on the Run Show fresh off a huge PR and BQ at the Chicago Marathon. (That's personal record and Boston Qualifying time — AKA pretty big deals and accomplishments. She also raised more than $5,600 for Every Mother Counts.) Ashley is proof that hard work works: She's a 5-time marathoner who has shaved nearly an hour off her marathon time, going from a 4:24 marathon debut to her 3:29 in Chicago. On this episode, Ashley — who works in finance (we get into that), is a mom of two (Jennie and Christopher), and lives in New Jersey — talks about her training, setbacks, injuries, and how she made a dream six years in the making a reality.

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What you'll get on this episode:

How Ashley's feeling post-Chicago, plus what her training looked like (3:00)
How Ashley fit marathon training into her very busy life (9:00)
What motivates Ashley (12:00)
Ashley talks about her mental training, and how she's evolved from the mistakes she made in the past (14:25)
Ashley breaks down the Chicago Marathon (22:15)
What's next for Ashley (27:15)
How Ashley's running has changed since having kids, and what running was like during both her pregnancies (29:00)
Ashley talks about her work ethic (35:00)
Ashley talks about what her diet looks like and her decision to become a vegetarian (40:20)
Confidence talk! Ashley shares her take on confidence, how she's instilling it in her kids, and what she's done recently to boost her own confidence (43:30)

What we mention on this episode:

Chicago Marathon

Ashley's coach, Mary Johnson

Stephanie Bruce

How Bad Do You Want It? by Matt Fitzgerald

Let Your Mind Run by Deena Kastor

What it's like to volunteer at the New York City Marathon

Spring Lake 5

Parker Stinson

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Published 2018-10-10

101. Jeannie Klisiewicz of The Ellen DeGeneres Show

67 min

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"You can have success and you can have money and you can have the best job in the world, but you're only going to sleep well at night if you're happy with who you are." —Jeannie Klisiewicz

You probably know Jeannie Klisiewicz as the bubbly, always super excited receptionist and often-on-camera star of The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (She even has her own show now: Life's First-Evers with Jeannie!) Jeannie just may be the happiest person on the planet, and she's on the Ali on the Run Show today sharing the amazing (and gutsy!) story of how she got her job working with Ellen, and how her role has evolved over the past 10 years. Jeannie, who grew up outside Chicago, talks about confidence and the power of staying true to yourself and, of course, about how she got into running and what it's done for her physically and mentally. Warning: This episode will make you smile so hard your cheeks hurt.

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What you'll get on this episode:

How Jeannie got her job on The Ellen DeGeneres Show (3:00)
Why Jeannie says that, in spite of going out and asking Ellen DeGeneres for a job live on air, she's actually not confident (14:15)
How Jeannie — a small-town girl from outside Chicago — has adapted to life in Los Angeles, and a lifestyle that has her up-close-and-personal with celebrities every day (19:30)
What Jeannie's job was like when she started working with Ellen, and how it's evolved over the past decade (22:00)
Whether being put on camera changed Jeannie's relationship with her body and appearance (27:00)
What Jeannie's new show, Life's First Evers, entails (37:00)
What Jeannie's relationship with Ellen is like off-camera (40:15)
Jeannie's advice for people who want to get into the TV industry (49:30)
How Jeannie got into running, and how she fits it into her busy schedule (52:00)
What's next for Jeannie? (58:00)

What we mention on this episode:

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

Ellen surprising Jeannie

Life's First-Evers with Jeannie

"Dennis Quaid is here!"

Adele at Jamba Juice

Ellen's New York to L.A.

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Published 2018-10-03

100. Des Linden, 2018 Boston Marathon Champion

50 min

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"I would love to do something with finesse one of these days, but I guess I'm all grit." —Des Linden

Welcome to the 100th episode of the Ali on the Run Show! And for this very special episode, I'm thrilled to welcome back 2018 Boston Marathon winner Desiree Linden. This is the third time Des has been on the Ali on the Run Show, and it's always a treat getting a chance to get inside her hardworking, hilarious, competitive head. On this episode, Des recaps her monumental 2018 Boston Marathon victory (including how long her post-race shower was!), and talks about her recent (gritty!) Rock 'N' Roll Philadelphia Half Marathon win. Des is currently gearing up to run the 2018 TCS New York City Marathon, so she also talks about how training is going — and finally answers the question everyone's been asking: "Who's coaching you right now?" Des left the Hansons-Brooks Project earlier this year, and today she talks about how she's shaking things up post-Boston, and how she recovered from her 2017 running slump.

Des loves coffee, and if you do, too, you should drink her coffee! Use code ONTHERUN for 10% off your Linden+True coffee order.

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What you'll get on this episode:

How it feels to be the 2018 Boston Marathon champion (2:45)
What the vibe was like standing on the Boston Marathon start line in the cold, pouring rain, and what was going through Des's mind before starting the race (4:40)
Des breaks down the moment when Shalane made that now-famous bathroom stop during the race (7:00)
Des offers up advice for how to make a mental shift mid-race (11:30)
What it felt like crossing the finish line and winning the Boston Marathon, and what Des remembers most from those few minutes after finishing (15:15)
How soon after Boston Des started thinking about her next race and goal, and why she decided on the New York City Marathon (20:45)
Who's coaching Des Linden? (24:30)
What it was like winning the Rock N Roll Philadelphia Half Marathon last month (29:00)
Des shares her goals for the 2018 New York City Marathon, and whether she feels more pressure going into this race after winning Boston (32:00)
Des's best advice for staying good, strong, healthy, and injury-free on the run (35:30)
Des answers listener questions, including who she considers her main American competitors right now, whether she's down to take selfies with fans, and whether there's a mini Des and Ryan in the future (36:30)

What we mention on this episode:

Des Linden on Episode 64 of the Ali on the Run Show

Des Linden on Episode 77 of the Ali on the Run Show

Ryan Linden on Episode 83 of the Ali on the Run Show

Linden+True Coffee

Brooks Running

Molly Huddle

Rock 'N' Roll Philadelphia

Amy Cragg on Episode 97 of the Ali on the Run Show

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Published 2018-09-27

99. One Month Until Baby!

66 min

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"I hope she finds her passion in life, and that she's never discouraged to go after it." —Brian Cristiano

In honor of our third wedding anniversary and the realization that Baby Cristiano's due date is just one month away, Brian and I decided to record an episode about all things, marriage, pregnancy, baby, and life. We talk about our decision to work with a midwife and how that's been going, and we get into the highs, lows, and surprises of this pregnancy journey. Plus, I put Brian on the spot and asked for his honest reaction to my changing body.

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What you'll get on this episode:

Is marriage what Brian expected it to be? (2:00)
Has the pregnancy experience been what Brian expected? Plus what the midwife experience has been like, and why Brian wanted to be at every appointment (4:15)
The highs, lows, and biggest surprises of pregnancy so far (15:30)
How Brian has reacted to my changing body (26:45)
Whether Brian has felt increased pressure in life and at work since I got pregnant (35:00)
The advice Brian has received that's stuck with him (42:15)
Brian shares his wishes for our baby, and the kind of dad he wants to be (48:30)
Listener Q&A (52:00)

What we mention on this episode:

"We're Having a Baby!"

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

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Published 2018-09-20

98. Mary Wittenberg, Former CEO of New York Road Runners & Virgin Sport

74 min

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"My greatest fear is letting fear get in my way." —Mary Wittenberg

Mary Wittenberg is the former president and CEO of New York Road Runners and race director of the New York City Marathon, and was the Global CEO of Virgin Sport. Her titles are impressive, and she has the legacy to match. Mary has had an incredible impact on running. She is largely credited for turning marathon running into a spectator sport, and for getting female professional runners to be compensated appropriately. Mary was the brains behind the creation of the World Marathon Majors series, and she was at the helm of NYRR in 2012, when she and the city had to make the very public and controversial decision to cancel the New York City Marathon in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. On this episode, she talks about what it was like making that call, how she went from law school to big law to being a powerful force in the American running boom, and what's next for her since leaving Virgin Sport.

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What you'll get on this episode:

Mary explains whether she's always been someone who loves being busy and super active (2:00)
What it was like growing up surrounded by men, and how that impacted Mary's future (4:00)
How — and why — Mary went from law school to big law to the sports industry (7:20)
Mary opens up about her decision to wait to have children because of her career (13:45)
What it was like being race director of the New York City Marathon (15:00)
Mary shares her favorite memories from her time at New York Road Runners (29:15)
What it was like being a race director in a post-Boston Marathon bombings world (32:20)
Mary opens up about the 2012 New York City Marathon, and the decision to cancel the race after Hurricane Sandy — plus how she came back from that difficult time (36:50)
Who gets to hold the tape at the marathon finish line?! (45:45)
Why Mary left NYRR for Virgin Sport, and what it was like working with Richard Branson (48:00)
Whether Mary has ever regretted leaving her dream job at NYRR (53:00)
What it was like when Mary finally got to run the New York City Marathon for the first time in 2016 (57:00)
Mary offers her best advice for women in male-dominated industries (59:20)
What's next for Mary Wittenberg? (1:01.15)

What we mention on this episode:

Virgin Sport

University of Notre Dame

Molly Huddle

Marine Corps Marathon

Peter Ciaccia

Percy Sutton Harlem 5K

New York City Half

Popular Brooklyn Half

Fifth Avenue Mile

Alison Desir

John Honerkamp

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Published 2018-09-13

97. Amy Cragg

47 min

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"I'm the one who just puts my head down and works really hard. That's my thing." —Amy Cragg

In February, Amy Cragg — who runs for the Bowerman Track Club — ran an incredible five-minute personal best at the Tokyo Marathon. She finished third overall, and solidified her spot among the greats, officially becoming the fifth fastest female American marathoner. Now, Amy is gearing up to run the Chicago Marathon in October. On this episode, she shares her goals (she's in it to win it!), how her training has been going, what it's like training with Jerry Schumacher, and how she handles pressure. Plus, she reflects on the 2012 and 2016 Olympic Trials, talks about her relationship with her Olympian husband, and shares her dreams of starting a guitar band with former college roommate and friend Des Linden.

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What you'll get on this episode:

Amy reflects on the 2018 Tokyo Marathon, her five-minute PR, and what her goals were for that race (1:45)
Amy's take on the power of persistence, and whether a personal record matters when you're a professional runner (4:20)
Why Amy decided to run the Chicago Marathon this year, and how her training has been going (7:20)
What it's like when Amy races her teammates (11:35)
Amy describes what it's like to train with the Bowerman Track Club (12:50)
Whether Amy and Des Linden — who were roommates in college — always knew they were destined for greatness (15:50)
Amy looks back on the 2012 Olympic Trials, when she came in fourth, and then reflects on the 2016 Trials, which she won! (19:30)
Amy compares the pressure of competing at the Olympics to the pressure of competing at the Trials — plus how she handles pressure (26:30)
Amy talks about her relationship with her husband, Alistair (29:30)
Amy shares the biggest challenge about being a professional athlete (33:00)
Amy's advice for anyone running the Chicago Marathon (38:30)

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Published 2018-09-10

96. LIVE at NYRR RunnerCon with Jenny Simpson, Emma Coburn, & Peter Ciaccia

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"It's every competitor for themselves, and there's no mercy after the gun goes off." —Jenny Simpson

I was thrilled when New York Road Runners asked me to be part of the organization's first RunnerCon event to kick off the world-renowned 5th Avenue Mile weekend in New York City. The Ali on the Run Show LIVE event was sandwiched between a panel with YouTube sensation (and super speedy runner!) Casey Neistat and one with professional runner and cancer-fighting superstar Gabe Grunewald — not bad company to be in! Enjoy the recording from the live show, where I had the best time chatting with an all-star lineup including New York Road Runners President of Events and Race Director of the TCS New York City Marathon Peter Ciaccia, and professional runners Jenny Simpson and Emma Coburn. (And biggest thanks to everyone who came out to support the show in person. The crowd was amazing and so much fun!)

What you'll get on this episode:

Peter Ciaccia — the man behind asking for "clearance on the roadways" at New York Road Runners events — talks about how he got into the running industry and ended up at the helm of NYRR
Peter reflects on the pressure that comes with being in charge of the world's biggest marathon, plus whether he checks the weather obsessively before the race and whether he sleeps the week of the marathon (6:30)
Peter's advice to anyone who has ever worried about "coming in last" at a race (10:15)
Peter shares his favorite memory from his 18-year NYRR career — and his most memorable race-day blooper (12:20)
Jenny Simpson and Emma Coburn talk about what it's like being both friends and competitors (23:15)
Jenny shares whether pressure comes with defending her 5th Avenue Mile title (26:00)
Jenny and Emma talk about confidence, and how social media comes into play (28:20)
How Jenny defines failure, and what has the ability to rattle both women on the start line (32:15)
What Emma's competitive about off the race course (37:00)
Jenny and Emma sprint to the finish (40:40)

What we mention on this episode:

Dash to the Finish Line 5K

Jack LaLanne

Popular Brooklyn Half

Emma Coburn on Episode 60 of the Ali on the Run Show

Mary Wittenberg

New Balance Fifth Avenue Mile

Boys in the Boat

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Published 2018-09-05

95. Keri Blunt, Goodr's VP of Everything

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"I learned to get paid to do what I loved and enjoyed doing." —Keri Blunt

Keri Blunt is the VP of Everything at Goodr, the sunglasses company that has taken over the running world. But Keri's goal wasn't always (or ever) to work in the running industry. Her original plan — after graduating high school valedictorian at 16 years old — was to become a doctor. She went to college, where she double majored in molecular, cellular, and developmental biology and English literature — and realized her actual passions along the way. Today, Keri splits her time between overseeing content at Goodr and being a dancer, actor, and comedic rapper.

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What you'll get on this episode:

Why Keri wanted to be a nudist growing up, and how she went on to become a 16-year-old high school valedictorian and college student double majoring in molecular, cellular, and developmental biology and English literature (2:30)
How Keri figured out what she actually wanted to do with her life (8:00)
What exactly Keri does now, and how she got involved with Goodr (12:00)
What it means to be the VP of Everything (22:10)
How Goodr grew to success over the past 3.5 years (24:15)
Where the name Goodr came from (32:15)
Whether Keri considers herself an entrepreneur, and how Goodr defines success (37:50)
What Keri's relationship with running is like (42:00)
Meet Wendy, Keri's [NSFW] rapping alter ego (49:00)

What we mention on this episode:

Goodr

Goodr in Runner's World

The Running Event

LA Marathon

Kara Goucher's Stop and Smell the Rosé glasses

Goodr Flamboyance

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Published 2018-08-29

94. Ellen Latham, Creator of Orangetheory Fitness

51 min

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"I finally thought, 'Why not me? Why not give it a shot?'" —Ellen Latham

Ellen Latham is the creator and co-founder of Orangetheory Fitness. Orangetheory is the fastest-growing fitness franchise in the world: It's currently in 18 countries, it brought in more than $700 million in sales last year, and Ellen and her team recently celebrated the opening of the brand's 1000th studio. Of course, the road to super success hasn't been simple for Ellen. Before she was the founder of Orangetheory, she was a single mom who had just gotten fired from her job and had to figure out what to do next. On this episode, Ellen, who lives in Fort Lauderdale, FL, reflects on those challenges, how she decided to become an entrepreneur, and what makes OTF special. She also talks about her greatest successes and scariest failures and growing pains.

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What you'll get on this episode:

How Ellen made her way into the fitness industry (1:50)
How being a single mom who got fired from her job led Ellen to create Orangetheory, and how she bounced back from extreme discomfort (2:40)
Whether Ellen always knew she would be a huge success, and how she learned to be an entrepreneur (8:45)
What Ellen says are the most important decisions she's made to grow Orangetheory to become the fastest-growing fitness franchise in the world (16:00)
Why Orangetheory's motto is "More Life," and what that means to Ellen (22:30)
What a day in the life of Ellen Latham is like (26:00)
Ellen shares her future goals for Orangetheory (28:00)
Ellen's advice for first-time Orangetheory-goers and for women who want to pursue careers in the fitness industry (30:45)
What keeps Ellen up at night (33:45)

What we mention on this episode:

Orangetheory Fitness

Ellen's Ultimate Workout

Massage Envy

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Published 2018-08-23

93. Jeni Novak, Founder of Novak Entertainment

73 min

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"You only have a fallback plan if you plan to fall back." —Jeni Novak

When I was 12 years old, my cool older cousin was dating the coolest girl I'd ever met. She wore high heels, she was a dancer, and she would always do my hair and makeup when I saw her. That girl — woman — is Jeni Novak. We called her "Little Jen," because she was teeny tiny, but today, Little Jen has gotten up to some big things: She went on to become a professional dancer, eventually dancing for Miley Cyrus and becoming not just her go-to dancer, but also one of her closest friends. (Jealous.) Jeni met her now-husband while dancing for Miley (my cousin went on to marry the other coolest girl I've ever met), so if you're a Miley Cyrus fan (I am!), there are lots of fun Miley stories in this episode. Today, Jeni is a hair and makeup artist in Hollywood. She and her husband started their own creative agency and production company, Novak Entertainment, and their clients include Lululemon, Tone It Up, Reebok, and more. Jen has so many inspiring stories to share, so if you're looking for someone to help whip you into shape and up your hustle game, you'll get it in this episode.

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What you'll get on this episode:

Jeni recalls her early days as an aspiring professional dancer, and how she made her dance dreams come true — including the fateful way she ended up moving to Los Angeles for good (4:10)
How Jeni has built her confidence, and whether she's ever felt insecure in this industry (22:30)
How Jeni ended up dancing for — and becoming close friends with — Miley Cyrus (25:15)
How and why Jeni decided to start a production company (36:30)
The big job Jeni was preparing for when we recorded this episode (48:40)
How Jeni made her way into the health and wellness space (1:00:10)

What we mention on this episode:

The Juilliard School

Legends in Concert

Broadway Dance Center

L.A. DanceMagic

Miley Cyrus performing Melancholy Hill

Matte Black

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Published 2018-08-15

92. Laura Anderson, 2018 Buffalo Marathon Winner

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"I haven't always failed gracefully, but I've always come back." —Laura Anderson

Laura Anderson is a full-time working mom and McKirdy Trained running coach based in Rochester, NY. Laura had her daughter, Hannah, a little over a year ago, and in May she ran — and won — her first big postpartum race. On this episode, Laura reflects on her 2018 Buffalo Marathon win (she finished in 2:57, which was also a marathon PR) and the training that helped her break the tape. She also honestly and candidly talks about her experience with postpartum OCD, body image, and goal setting.

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What you'll get on this episode:

Laura reflects on her recent Buffalo Marathon win and what race day was like (2:50)
How Laura's Buffalo Marathon training went — her first postpartum training cycle — and what she does for cross-training (11:40)
Why Laura chose not to run during her pregnancy (17:15)
Laura talks about whether not running throughout pregnancy made her postpartum comeback easier or more challenging (22:00)
How Laura got into running (28:30)
What Laura's training for now, plus how and when she sets her running goals (32:00)
Laura's advice for aspiring Boston Marathon qualifiers (36:30)
How and why Laura decided to become a running coach, and what she's like as a coach (38:30)
Laura talks about the most common mistakes she sees most runners making (41:30)
Laura opens up about her postpartum OCD (44:15)
How Laura takes care of herself in spite of an extremely busy schedule (52:30)

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Buffalo Marathon

McKirdy Trained

Lake Effect Half Marathon

*Learn more about Postpartum OCD*

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Published 2018-08-07

91. What's New With You Week with Sarah Sellers

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"I'm still not sure which was crazier: me finishing second, or the response to me finishing second." — Sarah Sellers

After the 2018 Boston Marathon, everyone wanted to meet second place finisher Sarah Sellers. She joined the Ali on the Run Show just two days after her triumphant finish in Boston — and that episode went on to become the most-downloaded episode of the show ever. Today, Sarah is still a nurse anesthetist living in Arizona, but her life looks a little different post-Boston. She's no longer and unknown, unsponsored runner — she signed with Altra soon after Boston — and she's $75,000 richer thanks to the Boston Marathon. On this episode, she looks back at that day in Boston and how her life has changed since, and shares her big racing plans for the fall.

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What you'll get on this episode:

What the days and weeks after the Boston Marathon were like for Sarah (2:05)
What it was like returning to work after Boston (4:45)
What Sarah's post-Boston recovery was like (6:00)
How Sarah spent her $75,000 Boston Marathon prize money (7:30)
How Sarah became sponsored post-Boston, what that process was like, and why she chose to partner with Altra (10:10)
Whether her second-place finish in Boston added stress and pressure to Sarah's running (16:00)
How Sarah is fitting her new, busier running and racing commitments into her already intense work schedule (19:40)
What's next for Sarah Sellers? (23:00)

What we mention on this episode:

Sarah Sellers on Episode 69 of the Ali on the Run Show

NYRR New York Mini 10K

Altra

Deseret News 10K

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Published 2018-08-06

90. What's New With You Week with Gwen Jorgensen

29 min

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"It's hard. I go and put the work in and see a glimmer of hope and then get my butt handed to me a week later. It's difficult. But I know what I want to do and what I believe I'm capable of doing, and I know I just need to continue to work." —Gwen Jorgensen

When Gwen Jorgensen was on the Ali on the Run Show earlier this year, she had recently moved to Portland, OR, and had just announced her next big goal: to transition from an Olympic gold medal-winning triathlete to an Olympic gold medal-winning marathoner. Gwen has been training with the Bowerman Track Club, under the leadership of Coach Jerry Schumacher, and she's back on the show to give us all an update on how her 2020 pursuit is going. Plus, she talks about how becoming a mom to one-year-old Stanley has changed the game for her, and what she's learned from her fellow Bowerman Babes.

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What you'll get on this episode:

Why Gwen wanted to train with the Bowerman Track Club, and how she made it happen (2:10)
What it's like being a Bowerman Babe, and what Gwen has learned from her teammates (4:20)
What is it about Jerry Schumacher? (8:00)
How Gwen's training is going, physically and mentally (11:00)
How becoming a mom has changed Gwen's training (15:50)
What Gwen's fall marathon goals look like and how she's working toward them (19:45)
What's new with Stanley? (22:00)
Gwen reflects on her postpartum return to running and training (24:00)

What we mention on this episode:

Gwen Jorgensen on Episode 54 of the Ali on the Run Show

Bowerman Track Club

Shelby Houlihan

Janae Baron on Episode 50 of the Ali on the Run Show

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Published 2018-08-06

89. What's New With You Week with Janae Baron

44 min

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"Running is important, but it's not everything." —Janae Baron

When Janae Baron was on the Ali on the Run Show last December, she was 37 weeks pregnant, so needless to say, she's seen some big changes now that she has an eight-month-old daughter, Skye, added to her six-member family! On this episode, Janae talks about how that transition has gone, and what the biggest challenges and surprises have been so far. She opens up about the easy parts, the hard parts, and, of course, the running-related parts. Plus, a very special guest at the beginning of the episode!

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What you'll get on this episode:

How life has been for Janae since becoming a family of six (4:40)
What Janae says has been the biggest surprise about adding a baby to the family (7:50)
How having a baby with Andrew has impacted their marriage (9:45)
What Janae's recovery and return to running after having Skye was like (12:00)
Janae opens up about her experience with feeling depressed and sad during pregnancy (18:00)
Janae shares her current race goals, plans, and dreams — and talks about whether that sub-3:00 marathon goal is still on her mind (23:45)
What Janae says she's most excited about right now (39:20)

What we mention on this episode:

Mary Johnson

St. George Marathon

Lift.Run.Perform

Mountains 2 Beach Marathon

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Published 2018-08-05

88. What's New With You Week with Allie Kieffer

39 min

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"Expectations obviously are higher now. But I put them on myself." —Allie Kieffer

When Allie Kieffer was on Episode 46 of the Ali on the Run Show last November, she was fresh off a fifth-place finish at the 2017 TCS New York City Marathon. Her 2:29 finish was triumphant: She was this unknown, unsponsored runner from Buffalo, NY, who happened to be the first American woman to finish behind winner Shalane Flanagan. Now, Allie is no longer unknown or unsponsored. She signed with Oiselle soon after NYC, trained in Kenya for seven weeks, and recently moved to Boulder, CO, where she's gearing up to return to the New York City Marathon.

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What you'll get on this episode:

Allie reflects on the 2017 TCS New York City Marathon and how it impacted her career (2:15)
Allie's best advice for moving past a bad race or workout (6:05)
How Allie became a sponsored runner, thanks to Oiselle, what the signing process entailed, and what her sponsorship agreement looks like (7:20)
Whether becoming a well-known, in-the-public-eye runner after the 2017 NYC Marathon was stressful or motivating for Allie (13:40)
What training in Kenya was like — and how Allie ended up there in the first place (15:30)
How Allie coped emotionally after going from being in the best shape of her life to having a stress fracture and being totally sidelined (22:10)
Why Allie traded Buffalo for Boulder (28:00)
Allie opens up about how she became an advocate for body positivity, and her relationship with her body and race times (31:15)
What's next for Allie Kieffer (37:00)

What we mention on this episode:

Allie Kieffer on Episode 46 of the Ali on the Run Show

AJC Peachtree Road Race

Portland Track Festival

Emma Coburn

Nike Moonshot Project

Oiselle

Brad Hudson

Sarah Lesko

Michele Gonzalez on Episode 19 of the Ali on the Run Show

Desiree Linden

Boilermaker 15K

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Published 2018-08-03

87. What's New With You Week with Michele Gonzalez

38 min

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"I felt relieved. I knew mentally and physically, I was not ready to be on that starting line." —Michele Gonzalez

The last time Michele Gonzalez (AKA "NYC Running Mama") was on the show, she was gearing up to run the 2017 Boston Marathon. During that episode, Michele and I joked about someday being pregnant at the same time — and now here we are, both expecting babies this fall! Michele is a full-time working mom of two, and her third child is due in November. On this episode, she talks about her pregnancy, what her running looked like over the past year, and whether she has any postpartum running goals. She also shares her secrets for snapping those gorgeous sunrise running photos!

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What you'll get on this episode:

Michele shares all the exciting news about her pregnancy (1:45)
How Michele's recent running goals factored into her decision to have a baby right now (8:30)
How Michele dealt with and got through a tough running year in 2017 (11:45)
Whether Michele has any big postpartum running goals, and the pressure she felt in the past to return to running and racing soon after having a baby (16:00)
Michele opens up about whether she's worried to take time off from work post-baby (21:00)
Michele's best advice for getting back into the workforce after taking time off to raise a family (28:45)
Michele shares her secret to getting those gorgeous sunrise running shots (31:30)

What we mention on this episode:

Mary Johnson, Michele's coach

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Published 2018-08-03

86. What's New With You Week with Kara Goucher

46 min

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"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?

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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

Emily Halnon on Episode 1 of the Ali on the Run Show

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Published 2018-08-02

85. What's New With You Week with Emily Halnon

39 min

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"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.

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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:

University of Oregon

Cascade Crest Endurance Run

Katie Burke on Episode 70 of the Ali on the Run Show

Hardrock 100

Waldo 100K Ultramarathon

Dogs Being Basic

Emily's mom, @andyjha

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Published 2018-07-25

84. Career Q&A with Katie Burke

57 min

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"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!

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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:

HubSpot

Oprah's Super Soul Conversations with Marianne Williamson

Kim Scott's Radical Candor

Werk

Glassdoor

Jeni's Ice Cream

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Published 2018-07-19

83. Ryan Linden, Ironman, Entrepreneur, & Husband to Des Linden

56 min

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"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.

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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

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Published 2018-07-11

82. Tim & Jessica Murphy, Co-Founders of BibRave

68 min

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"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.

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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)

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BibRave

Ali on the Run Show Live

North Face Endurance Challenge Series

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Published 2018-07-05

81. Rob Krar, Ultra Runner & Mental Health Advocate

64 min

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"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.

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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

Emily Halnon on Episode 1 of the Ali on the Run Show

Dave Mackey

Leadman Series

Depressions short film

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Published 2018-06-28

80. Amelia Boone, Ultra Runner & World's Toughest Mudder

63 min

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"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.

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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

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

Kilian Jornet

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Published 2018-06-21

79. Kayla Itsines

45 min

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"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.

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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)

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Published 2018-06-14

78. Wesley Little, Couples Therapist

68 min

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"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.)

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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)

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Published 2018-06-07

77. Ali on the Run Show LIVE! Featuring Meb Keflezighi, Andrea Barber, Chris Heuisler, and Des Linden

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"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

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Published 2018-06-01

76. BONUS EPISODE: Brian Cristiano Sprints to the Finish

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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.

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Published 2018-05-31

75. Brian Cristiano, CEO of BOLD Worldwide

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"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.)

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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

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Published 2018-05-24

74. Sarah Clancy, Founder of Sarah Marie Design Studio

55 min

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"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.

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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

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

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Published 2018-05-17

73. Erin Strout, Runner's World Contributing Editor

67 min

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"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.

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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 Athletic Association

Sarah Lorge Butler

Runner's World

Josh Cox

Molly Huddle on Episode 66 of the Ali on the Run Show

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

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

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Published 2018-05-10

72. Liz Plosser, Women's Health Editor in Chief

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"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!

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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

How Not to Get Pregnant via Cosmopolitan

SLT

Popular Brooklyn Half

Desi Linden on Episode 64 of the Ali on the Run Show

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Published 2018-05-03

71. Lori & David Feller AKA Mom & Dad on the Run

69 min

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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

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Published 2018-04-26

70. Katie Burke, Chief People Officer at HubSpot

57 min

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"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

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Published 2018-04-19

69. Sarah Sellers, 2nd Female at the 2018 Boston Marathon

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"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 Athletic Association

Deena Kastor

Acadia National Park

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Published 2018-04-12

68. We're Having a Baby!

61 min

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"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

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Published 2018-04-05

67. Tina Muir, Host of the Running For Real Podcast

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"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!

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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

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

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Published 2018-03-29

66. Boston Marathon Talk with Molly Huddle

28 min

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"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

Gatorade Endurance Formula

Saucony

Houston Half Marathon

Deena Kastor

Ugly Delicious

Gatorade Energy Chews

Gatorade Endurance Energy Gels

Jordan Hasay

Sarah Marie Design Studio

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Published 2018-03-22

65. Bianna Golodryga, CBS News Correspondent & CNN Contributor

64 min

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"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

Bianna Golodryga interviews Warren Buffet

Brooks Running

Shattered: Inside Hillary Clinton's Doomed Campaign

New York Times The Daily podcast

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Published 2018-03-15

64. Desiree Linden

46 min

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"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:

Hansons-Brooks Distance Project

Arizona State University

John Hancock

Joan Benoit Samuelson

Amy Cragg

Maximum Mobility

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Published 2018-03-15

64. Desiree Linden

46 min

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"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:

Hansons-Brooks Distance Project

Arizona State University

John Hancock

Meggie Smith on Episode 61 of the Ali on the Run Show

Joan Benoit Samuelson

Amy Cragg

Maximum Mobility

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Published 2018-03-08

63. Dr. Meggie Q&A Part II: Fertility, Infertility, Labor, Delivery, & Advice

40 min

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"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 27 of the Ali on the Run Show

NYU Langone Medical Center

University of Southern California

Meggie's Every Mother Counts / NYC Half fundraiser

Every Mother Counts

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

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Published 2018-03-01

62. Gabe Grunewald, Professional Runner & 4-Time Cancer Survivor

61 min

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"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!

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

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Published 2018-02-22

61. Dr. Meggie Q&A Part I: Egg Freezing, Periods, Hormones, & Birth Control

62 min

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"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.

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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

Win an entry to the 2018 TCS New York City Marathon, courtesy of Strava