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Every week on the Ali on the Run Show, I talk with inspiring people who lead interesting lives on the run…

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About Ali on the Run Show

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

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  1. Nov 12, 2026 · 1 hr 39 min

    916. My 2026 TCS New York City Marathon Weekend Recap

    "I'm learning to honor traditions while also being OK if plans change." OK, so it wasn't my finest New York City Marathon weekend! The Friday night live show with New Balance and special guest Jordan Litz was amazing. The marathon itself was amazing. ( Jess McClain is amazing!) But I came down with a virus that completely knocked me off my game, and that made for a challenging work weekend. So here it is: the…

  2. Nov 7, 2026 · 1 hr 22 min

    915. Jess McClain's 2026 TCS New York City Marathon Recap

    "It's a cool feeling, to feel like you belong somewhere. And I finally feel that way." At last weekend's TCS New York City Marathon, Jess McClain stormed to a second-place finish, overtaking defending champion Hellen Obiri in the final steps of the race. (A tangent-running queen!) In this conversation, the beloved Brooks-sponsored pro breaks down every part of race weekend, from the omakase, the press conference,…

  3. Nov 5, 2026 · 1 hr 22 min

    914. LIVE in New York City with Jordan Litz

    "This is way more stressful than Wicked !" We returned to Jazz at Lincoln Center for another sold-out live show celebrating New York City Marathon weekend, this time with special guest and Wicked star Jordan Litz! Biggest thanks to New Balance for supporting this show and making it all possible, and thank you so much to everyone in the audience for being the very best. Being serenaded by Fiyero as the sun set over…

  4. Oct 27, 2026 · 2 hr 2 min

    913. Everything You Need to Know About the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon

    "The energy I give the first athletes when they cross is the same as I give the final finishers." —TCS New York City Marathon Race Director Ted Metellus Every year on the first Sunday of November, athletes take over the five boroughs for one reason: the TCS New York City Marathon. This episode is your unofficial guide to the iconic 26.2-mile race, which this year is expected to see a record-breaking 60,000 runners…

  5. Oct 22, 2026 · 1 hr 36 min

    912. Siobhan Donovan, Marathoner with Stage IV Breast Cancer

    "It's less scary if you face it. If you avoid it, it grows. It becomes scarier. Sometimes it's better to just face things head on." In April 2022, Siobhan Donovan was 33 years old. She was 36 weeks pregnant with her third child when she thought she had a clogged milk duct. It turned out to be stage IV breast cancer that had already spread to her bones. The doctors induced labor, and when Siobhan's son was four days…

Earlier episodes (195)
  1. Oct 15, 2026 911. My 2026 Chicago Marathon Weekend Recap
    "It was nice to be in Chicago and not feel like my life was imploding." I'm just about recovered from the 2026 Chicago Marathon weekend, where I was in town as a part of the finish line announcing team and co-host of the Champions Reception. That means it's time to recap it all in exhaustive detail. In this solo episode, I'm covering everything I did, everywhere I went, and everyone I saw, from the parties and…
  2. Oct 13, 2026 910. Emma Grace Hurley's 2026 Chicago Marathon Recap
    "I took a selfie with Deena and Joanie yesterday! That's the coolest moment of my life. I literally think that was the best two seconds I've ever lived. It's never gonna get better than this." She's a marathoner — and she's the fastest first-time marathoner in American history! This weekend, Emma Grace Hurley made her much-anticipated 26.2-mile debut at the Chicago Marathon, and she knocked it out of the park. Emma…
  3. Oct 6, 2026 909. Everything You Need to Know About the 2026 Chicago Marathon
    "Remember the entire journey, because it's very special." Welcome to Chicago Marathon week! The 48th running of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon takes place this Sunday, October 11, and this episode is jam-packed with information you'll want to hear before you head to the start line. (And yes, you really should plan to get there two hours early.) The elite fields are, as always, stacked, and those athletes will…
  4. Oct 1, 2026 908. Karla Bruning, New York City Marathon Finish Line Announcer
    "I don't want to just read names and countries the whole time. That gets boring. I like to talk to runners, too. 'If this is your first New York City Marathon, throw your hands in the air!' And then half the hands go up, and you're like, 'Oh my gosh, this is so amazing!' I don't know why after all this time I'm still surprised they're listening to me!" Even if you don't know her name or her face, you probably know…
  5. Sep 29, 2026 907. Alana Levy, 2:34 Marathoner
    "I think one of my biggest problems is I finish every race and think, 'I think I can go faster!'" If you follow the sport, you probably recognize Alana Levy. The New York City-based runner and member of Brooklyn Track Club is seemingly everywhere these days. From local staple races like the New York Mini 10K and the Fifth Avenue Mile (where Alana just won the open division in a personal best 4:38) to major…
  6. Sep 24, 2026 906. Marathon Talk, Best Running Friends Edition
    "Don't let anyone or anything make you feel like less of a runner." There's a chill in the air. It's officially fall. And that means it's officially fall marathon season. Whether you're gearing up for your first or your 50th, it's likely that your weekends right now are consumed by long runs, your shopping cart is filled with gels and Body Glide, and you're eagerly awaiting the day your race city's weather is…
  7. Sep 22, 2026 905. Arielle Chernin, Brookline Food Pantry Operations Manager & 3:02 Marathoner
    "It's running friendship in true form. We would not otherwise be friends. We're different ages, our kids are different ages, we live completely different lifestyles. She's as organized and type A as it gets, and I could not be further from that. And it works. Running brings people together, and it's so special to have that connection. We make fun of how different we are in the rest of our lives, but in running, we…
  8. Sep 17, 2026 904. Cody Rigsby, Peloton Instructor
    "But I'm really grateful. I had so much time to make mistakes, look stupid, look cringe, not know what I'm doing — so that when the opportunity arose, I was ready to go. I knew who I was, and I was ready to hit it." Cody Rigsby is undoubtedly one of the most popular — and most loved — fitness instructors on the planet. With a big personality, endless sass, and pop-heavy playlists, it's not surprising that Cody's…
  9. Sep 3, 2026 903. Caroline Moss Wants to Run a Marathon (?), Episode 4
    "Sometimes you've gotta just get a little messy." Caroline Moss has long had a dream: to run the New York City Marathon. As a New Yorker, it's her favorite day of the year. The catch: Caroline has never been a runner — until recently. In this series, we've been following author, creator, theater producer, Saved by the Bell super-fan, proud millennial, and professional shopper Caroline Moss as she embarks on a quest…
  10. Aug 27, 2026 902. Tara Rincón, News 12 Long Island Senior Content Producer
    "It's such a rewarding job because you're working on things that affect your actual community. Some of the big stories are down the road from my house." When Tara Rincón was in college, she needed an internship to graduate. She was a communications major, so she decided to apply for an internship at her local news station, News 12 Long Island. Now, more than two decades later, Tara is still very happily at News 12,…
  11. Aug 20, 2026 901. No Stupid Questions: The TMI Episode, with Ashley Desanno
    "Don't let bodily things make you not show up." Welcome to the fourth episode in a new series on the Ali on the Run Show called "No Stupid Questions." This is where experts come in to answer everything you've always wanted to ask about running. Eric Jenkins and Aisha Praught Leer kicked off the series answering questions about professional running (and so much more); Jinger Gottschall, New Balance Director of…
  12. Aug 18, 2026 900. My 2026 SeaWheeze Recap
    "The days leading up to this race were rough, and the days after have been bright and full of sunshine." For the first time since 2019, lululemon's SeaWheeze half marathon and festival were so back! I had the honor and privilege of hosting a live show during the PreWheeze pre-race festivities with lululemon pro runner Phily Bowden, and was one of the start and finish line emcees on race day alongside Peloton…
  13. Aug 12, 2026 899. LIVE at lululemon SeaWheeze 2026 with Phily Bowden
    "Chaos can be a part of the journey." For the first time since 2019, lululemon's wildly popular SeaWheeze half marathon and festival returned to Vancouver, British Columbia — and I was there! I hosted a live show the day before the race with lululemon professional athlete and fan favorite Phily Bowden, who went on to win the race the next day. We talked about big dreams and goals, dealing with disappointment, and…
  14. Aug 6, 2026 898. Kara Goucher's 2026 City Tri Half Marathon Recap
    "That's part of the loss. It isn't how it was. But that doesn't mean it's not worth doing." This past weekend, Kara Goucher ran her first half marathon in seven years, and her first since being diagnosed with runner's dystonia in 2022. The former pro, author of The Longest Race , cohost of Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara , broadcaster, analyst, wife, and mom has had a long road to getting back on the run. From…
  15. Jul 30, 2026 897. Jay Holder, USATF Chief Content & Communications Officer
    "I'm starstruck every time I'm at a track meet and I get to be side by side with some of these incredible athletes. That has not worn off and I don't think it ever will. And I hope it never does." It's been a few years since Jay Holder has been on the Ali on the Run Show , and today he returns as USA Track & Field's Chief Content & Communications Officer. Jay talks about how he got the job a year ago, what the…
  16. Jul 16, 2026 895. Molly Seidel's 2026 Western States Recap (With Special Guest Molly Reidy)
    "Being able to go into a race where you are a rookie, it opened me up to take chances I wouldn't necessarily take. In the marathon, I felt like I got so scared of failing that I was really hesitant to make any moves, try anything big, or go for it. It was like a protective thing. 'I just want to play it safe so I can race as well as possible but not risk anything.' I think with this one, I went into this with…
  17. Jul 9, 2026 894. Alyssa McElheny, Hyrox World Champion & OTQ Marathoner
    "A lot of these things that seem like world-enders at the time can lead to bigger, better, happier things." Alyssa McElheny had a dream: to qualify for the Olympic Trials Marathon. When the qualifying standard dropped from 2:45 to 2:37, she thought it would never happen. But after a quick cry, she decided not to give up on the dream. In November 2025 — after multiple failed attempts — Alyssa got her OTQ, running…
  18. Jul 2, 2026 893. Rachel Entrekin, 2026 Cocodona 250 Champion
    "If the winner thinks that everyone's important, then goddamnit I must be right." Rachel Entrekin arrived at the start line of the Cocodona 250 ultramarathon in May having already won the women's race twice. But as Rachel says, "You don't start and finish Cocodona as the same person." And this year, Rachel finished the race as a history-maker and record breaker. The women's defending champion became the first woman…
  19. Jun 25, 2026 892. Emma Coburn & Parker Valby, Training Partners
    "We're basically the same person, just 12 years apart." Emma Coburn and Parker Valby are professional runners, Olympians, New Balance athletes — and now, they're training partners. In this conversation, Emma and Parker talk about how they became friends, and how Parker ended up being coached by Emma's husband (and coach) Joe Bosshard in Boulder, CO. (Joe makes another brief appearance in this episode!) Parker talks…
  20. Jun 23, 2026 891. Laura Thweatt, On Athletics Club Assistant Road Team Coach
    "When she said those words to me on that run, I was like, 'It's the same thing, Laura. You're gonna do the same thing that you've done. You were OK after every decision, after every scary thing you did in your career. It opened up new doors, it opened up new opportunities, I met new people. Some of those people who changed my life completely and it impacted me in ways I would never have imagined. But none of that…
  21. Jun 18, 2026 890. Lee Glandorf, Creator of The Sweat Lookbook
    "I don't think that the run girlies are respected within the sport the way they should be!" As a longtime marketer and creator of The Sweat Lookbook , Lee Glandorf truly has her pulse on industry trends, running fashion, and up-and-coming brands. In this conversation, she talks about what she's seeing at the halfway point in 2026, from the Eras Tour effect on road racing and what everyone's wearing at local half…
  22. Jun 12, 2026 889. The Latest Life Update From Ali
    "I'm terrified in a whole new way now." We got PET scan results — along with a whole lot of unexpected emotions. SPONSORS: Lagoon. My favorite pillows and pillowcases! Click here to take Lagoon's 2-minute sleep quiz to see which pillow is right for you, and use code ALI at checkout for 15% off your next Lagoon order. Shokz ! My favorite headphones! Use code ALI for $10 off your next Shokz purchase. (I love the Open…
  23. Jun 4, 2026 888. Re-Run: Ellie Kemper, Actress & Marathoner
    "If you're writing my obituary, whoever's in charge, please include this! Because I feel very proud of it!" For this Throwback Thursday episode, we're headed to January 2023 with actress and marathoner Ellie Kemper. It's my all-time favorite episode! In this conversation, Ellie (best known for her role as Erin on The Office ) recaps her 26.2-mile debut at the 2022 TCS New York City Marathon. SPONSOR: New Balance.…
  24. May 28, 2026 887. Re-Run: The 2019 CIM OTQ Pacers
    "We put ourselves on the line to help other people accomplish their dreams, and that was pretty freaking awesome." It's another Throwback Thursday, and this time we're going back to December 2019 for one of my all-time favorite episodes. At the 2019 California International Marathon (CIM), 72 women ran faster than 2 hours 45 minutes, officially qualifying to run the 2020 Olympic Trials in the marathon. Leading…
  25. May 14, 2026 885. No Stupid Questions: Coaching Edition, with Kim Conley
    "I love winning." Welcome to the third episode in a new series on the Ali on the Run Show called "No Stupid Questions." This is where experts come in to answer everything you've always wanted to ask about running. We're covering a wide range of topics including personal running and coaching, the business of running, and "no such thing as TMI." Eric Jenkins and Aisha Praught Leer kicked off the series answering…
  26. May 5, 2026 883. Cousin Jackie's 2026 Boston Marathon Recap
    "It was really hard for me to distinguish who was a friend and who was actually going to win the Boston Marathon, and I just hugged them all the exact same." She's back — and this time, she's a Boston Marathoner! Cousin Jackie — my cousin and bestie, Jacqueline Adair, ran this year's Boston Marathon, and not only did she run a personal best in Boston, she also raised more than $20,000 for cancer research as part of…
  27. Apr 30, 2026 882. My 2026 Boston Marathon Weekend Recap
    "It felt so good to be reminded of all the reasons I love to do this." There's nowhere I'd rather be on the third Monday in April than at the Boston Marathon finish line! This year, I was honored to be asked back to perform a variety of roles in Boston. I hosted a panel at the Expo along with two live shows. I was one of the race announcers at the finish line on Marathon Monday, and I was the finish line reporter…
  28. Apr 28, 2026 881. Chelsea Clinton's 2026 Boston Marathon Recap
    "I'm so proud of all of us. I'm so proud of anyone who decides to even run a mile." Of the 30,000 runners who completed this year's Boston Marathon, only one is a former resident of the White House. Chelsea Clinton — a mom of three, podcast host, activist, author, avid runner, and former First Daughter — is now and forever a Boston Marathoner. In this episode (her second appearance on the Ali on the Run Show !),…
  29. Apr 23, 2026 880. LIVE from the 2026 Boston Marathon Expo with Annie Frisbie & Amanda Vestri
    "Go out there and send it within reason." Every year, I host a panel at the Boston Marathon Expo featuring some of the top American women in the professional field. This year, that meant getting to chat with Puma and Minnesota Distance Elite's Annie Frisbie and Brooks athlete Amanda Vestri on the Friday before the 2026 Boston Marathon. Annie went on to lead much of the race, ultimately finishing eighth overall and…
  30. Apr 21, 2026 879. LIVE at The TRACK at New Balance with Aisha Praught Leer & Eric Jenkins
    "Winning is really fun!" On Saturday afternoon during Boston Marathon weekend, more than 775 of us took over The TRACK at New Balance for a super fun live show with Off the Rails cohosts Eric Jenkins and Aisha Praught Leer. No further intro needed. SPONSOR: New Balance. Click here to check out the brand new Ellipse, New Balance's just-released everyday trainer. (It's gorgeous!) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1…
  31. Apr 20, 2026 878. LIVE at WBUR CitySpace in Boston with Claire Holt
    "I have severe FOMO. All I want to do is run this marathon on Monday." Claire Holt is an actress best known for her work on Pretty Little Liars , H20: Just Add Water , The Vampire Diaries , and Mean Girls 2 . She's a mom of three who lives in Miami. And she is a runner and a marathoner. Claire came to Boston to do this live show with us, and to take in all the weekend vibes, and I think it's safe to say she'll be…
  32. Apr 16, 2026 877. My Boston Marathon Pep Talk
    "I went back to Boston, and I found myself again. I found the Ali I knew was in there. The Ali who lives and breathes running. The Ali who had felt so isolated for so long, but who craves community and connection, and knows exactly where to find it." We're just days away from the 130th Boston Marathon! Last year, I was honored to be asked to be the keynote speaker at the Boston Athletic Association's annual partner…
  33. Apr 14, 2026 876. Sara Hall, Author of For the Love of the Grind
    "Doubt and belief can coexist. In the book, you see a ton of my doubts and struggles with confidence. But then there's also this untouchable belief that's always there, too. So it's almost like, which voice are you going to listen to?" It's a big week for professional runner Sara Hall! She turns 43 tomorrow, and then heads east to race the Boston Marathon on Monday. And while most marathoners are recovering on…
  34. Apr 9, 2026 875. Everything You Need to Know About the 2026 Boston Marathon
    "Calm, calm, calm. Relax, relax, relax." Welcome to your guide to the 2026 Boston Marathon! We just about one week away from the 130th running of the world's oldest marathon. This year's Boston Marathon takes place, as always, on the third Monday of April — this year, that's April 20. In this mega-episode, I (along with a team of experts and insiders) attempt to answer all of your questions about all things Boston.…
  35. Apr 7, 2026 874. Emily Sisson, Boston Marathon-Bound
    "That's been my thing lately: What excites me?" Emily Sisson is the American record holder in the marathon, a two-time Olympian, and a New Balance professional athlete. And right now, she's gearing up to make her Boston Marathon debut. In this conversation, Emily talks about how the Boston build has been going, and why now was the time to finally race Boston. She talks about her sixth-place finish at last month's…
  36. Apr 2, 2026 873. Jess McClain, Boston Marathon-Bound
    "All I can do is move forward knowing that one day I'll have that moment." Jess McClain just might be the most-loved professional marathoner in the country. The Phoenix, AZ-based Brooks athlete made national headlines last month when she was leading the U.S. Half Marathon National Championships in Atlanta and was led off course by an official vehicle in the final mile of the race. That day, Jess lost out on a…
  37. Mar 31, 2026 872. Emma Bates, Mom-to-Be
    "It's a new day, it's a new age, let's learn, let's grow together. That's it." Last week, professional Colorado-based marathoner Emma Bates broke the running internet when she shared that she had been dropped by her fueling sponsor after they found out she was pregnant. In this conversation, Emma shares her side of the story that has taken the running community by storm. Emma also talks about running a 2:25 at the…
  38. Mar 26, 2026 871. Why Did You Run Your First Marathon?
    "I needed to do it like I needed to breathe." At any given marathon, there are thousands of runners on the start line, hoping to complete the 26.2-mile journey to the finish line. That means that at any given marathon, there are thousands of reasons to run. This episode is about those reasons. (Thank you to the nearly 1,000 of you who shared the stories behind why you ran your first marathon. Truly inspiring.)…
  39. Mar 19, 2026 870. My 2026 NYC Half Weekend Recap
    I remember being like, 'I can't believe I'm here. I can't believe I'm doing this right now.'" It's been a while since I've done a race recap! This weekend, I ran the United Airlines NYC Half — my first half marathon in two years. With 11 rounds of chemotherapy in the rear view, I felt a major shift this weekend in my favorite city, with so many of my favorite people, doing one of my favorite things. In this solo…
  40. Mar 12, 2026 869. No Stupid Questions: Shoes & Sports Bras Edition, with Jinger Gottschall
    "Everyone deserves a super shoe." Welcome to the second episode in a new series on the Ali on the Run Show called "No Stupid Questions." This is where experts come in to answer everything you've always wanted to ask about running. We'll be covering a wide range of topics including personal running and coaching, the business of running, and "no such thing as TMI." Last week, Eric Jenkins and Aisha Praught Leer…
  41. Mar 5, 2026 868. Emma Grace Hurley's 2026 USATF Half Marathon Championships Recap
    "It's been a really, really tough couple days. I've never been such a combination of stressed and sad." At Sunday's USA Track and Field Half Marathon Championships in Atlanta, the top three women — Jess McClain, Emma Grace Hurley, and Ednah Kurgat — were led off course in the final mile of the race. The three were on track to take the podium, and to earn spots to represent the United States on a World Championship…
  42. Feb 26, 2026 866. Molly Seidel, Ultramarathoner
    "The last couple years have been so hard. I've been through so many ups and downs that I'm like, 'There is nothing in a race that I can experience that is worse than what I've just gone through.'" Watch out, ultra world: Molly Seidel has arrived! The Olympic bronze medalist has officially moved from the marathon to the mountains. Molly just completed the Black Canyon 100K, where she finished fourth and earned a…
  43. Feb 19, 2026 865. Paul Swangard, Track & Field Analyst & The Voice of Hayward Field
    "I want to be part of making people care. My hope is that my enthusiasm for the sport as a fan of the sport comes through in my calls." Even if you don't know his face, you definitely know his voice: Paul Swangard is here! Paul, a lifelong resident of Eugene, OR, is known as the Voice of Hayward field, where he's the longtime in-stadium announcer at the University of Oregon. He's an Emmy-award winning member of the…
  44. Feb 12, 2026 864. Love on the Run with Deena & Andrew Kastor
    "So we kissed, and then we spent every day after that together." They're one of running's greatest power couples: Deena and Andrew Kastor are here for Love on the Run Week! In this conversation, the Olympic bronze medalist and the esteemed coach talk about how they met, how long they waited to call each other, and who made the first move. Today, Deena and Andrew live in Mammoth Lakes, CA, with their daughter,…
  45. Feb 10, 2026 863. Love on the Run with Mica Rivera & Adam Wood
    "Running can feel pretty isolating. It's a very individual sport. But she's in it with me every single day. It makes me feel very special. She really cares about what I'm trying to do." Welcome to Love on the Run 2026! We're kicking off Valentine's Week with Utah-based high school sweethearts Mica Rivera and Adam Wood. Mica and Adam are content creators and marathoners who were on the same high school track team,…
  46. Feb 5, 2026 862. Roisin Willis, Professional Runner & Stanford University Student
    "Sometimes you've just gotta be a little bit fearless." The last time Roisin Willis was on the Ali on the Run Show , the "fastest high schooler in American history" at the time was fresh off earning a gold medal in the 800m at the USA Track and Field U20 Outdoor Championships, and was headed to Stanford University. (Listen to that episode here .) Now, the middle-distance runner is wrapping up her time at Stanford —…
  47. Jan 29, 2026 861. The Support Squad Series: Round 9 with Seema Mack
    "Your person doesn't need you to be perfect. They just need you to be there and show up, and bring as much positivity and lightheartedness as possible. There are going to be times when it gets really heavy and hard, and if you can bring a little levity, a little humor, it goes a long way." On December 30, 2025, I was up at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center for my ninth round of chemotherapy. This time around,…
  48. Jan 22, 2026 860. Sinclaire Johnson, HOKA Athlete
    "This seems like a no-brainer. There's this company that really values what we're doing, and they don't really want to change that. All they want to do is find a way to support us." Professional middle-distance runner Sinclaire Johnson returns to the Ali on the Run Show today — this time as a HOKA-sponsored athlete. Sinclaire is the American record holder in the mile on the track and on the roads, both of which she…
  49. Jan 15, 2026 859. Hope Walz, Runner & Activist
    "I'm a firm believer that there are more good people than bad. No matter what, I believe that." Hope Walz is a runner who works the night shift at a homeless shelter in Bozeman, MT. She is also the daughter — and running buddy — of Minnesota governor Tim Walz. This conversation was recorded the day after Governor Walz, Kamala Harris's running mate in the 2024 presidential election, announced that he wouldn't be…
  50. Dec 31, 2025 857. Jackson Olson, Savannah Bananas Infielder & Runner
    "I think there are a lot of athletes out there that are just so scared to show who they truly are and what they like because of their teammates and their coaches. And they're trying to get to the next level, and they're like, 'Oh well, if I like this then I'm not gonna get to the next level.' It's actually the opposite. You're probably gonna play better if you show who you truly are, because you're more free."…
  51. Dec 22, 2025 856. A Holiday Message from Ali, 2025 Edition
    "I felt your hands on my back. And I needed them." I love you. I appreciate you. In this short solo episode, I'm wishing you the happiest holidays and reflecting a bit. This year, for me, was at times wonderful and filled with joy. But mostly, I will remember 2025 as the year my breast cancer recurred and spread, reentering my life as a Stage IV, incurable diagnosis. Here's where I'm at — and what I wish for you —…
  52. Dec 18, 2025 855. Lauren "Fithy" Hunnewell, Animal Rescue League Volunteer & 41-Time Marathoner
    "I run with all dogs, any dogs." Lauren "Fithy" Hunnewell is the North America running events manager for New Balance. She is the New York Road Runners partnership lead, so she works super closely with the NYRR team on events including the New York City Half, the Fifth Avenue Mile, and, of course, the New York City Marathon. So, Lauren has a super fun job. She also does something really amazing every Monday and…
  53. Dec 11, 2025 854. Jenny Grimshaw, 2:32 Marathoner
    "I had this sense of nostalgia, of we're going to look back on this as something special. We all felt a little bit of something magical going on." She's come a long way, baby! Jenny Grimshaw returns to the Ali on the Run Show , this time as a 2:32 marathoner. Jenny just ran four-minute personal best at the California International Marathon, qualifying for the 2028 Olympic Marathon Trials with room to spare. This is…
  54. Dec 4, 2025 853. The Support Squad Series: Round 8 with Danielle "Dee" Mastronardi
    "You prioritize your life for the people who mean the most to you. And that's how it's been since day one for us." Two days before Thanksgiving, I was up at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center for my eighth round of chemotherapy. This time around, I was joined by my college roommate and one of my favorite people of all-time, Danielle "Dee" Mastronardi. This is our recap from the day at the infusion center, with…
  55. Nov 25, 2025 852. Ask Ali!
    "If they come up with a Dancing with the Stars and it's Dancing with the Podcast Hosts, and it's tap dancing, put me in, coach." Welcome to Ask Ali, a monthly series where I answer all of your questions submitted on Instagram (I'm @aliontherun1 ). This time around, we're tackling cancer stuff, running stuff, work stuff, and more. SPONSORS: Lagoon: Click here to take Lagoon's 2-minute sleep quiz to see which pillow…
  56. Nov 18, 2025 850. Carl Radke's 2025 New York City Marathon Recap
    "Running single-handedly saved me during this last year." Carl Radke is best known as a longtime cast member on Bravo's Summer House . Through nine seasons of the reality show, he's been open and honest about his mental health struggles and his history with drug and alcohol addiction. Carl got sober in 2021, and this year, he opened Soft Bar, a non-alcoholic bar and café in Brooklyn, NY, where he lives. His memoir,…
  57. Nov 11, 2025 848. Amanda Vestri's 2025 TCS New York City Marathon Recap
    "Oh I'm hooked." Last weekend, Amanda Vestri made her much anticipated 26.2-mile debut at the TCS New York City Marathon. She ran 2:25:40, good enough for ninth place in the women's pro race and a strong showing for the marathon debutante. In this conversation, Amanda breaks it all down, including how training went, why she wanted to move to the marathon this year, what she wants to do next, and what it was like…
  58. Nov 7, 2025 847. My 2025 TCS New York City Marathon Recap
    "They play 'New York, New York,' and everyone goes crazy." It was another New York City Marathon to remember. It was one of the most rewarding weekends of my life and of my career. I hosted a live show with Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone at Jazz at Lincoln Center, I was on the ESPN and ABC broadcasts on race day, I interviewed Katie Couric for the Ali on the Run Show , and I was on top of the world the entire time. This…
  59. Nov 3, 2025 846. LIVE in New York City with Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone
    "People always give me a hard time, they're like, 'You never show emotion after your race.' And I'm like, 'You run this and then you try to show emotion!'" It's hard to describe the feeling of walking out into the stunning Appel Room at Jazz at Lincoln Center, warmly greeted by 500 people in Team Ali sweatshirts, courtesy of New Balance, and getting to interview Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone. This live show was…
  60. Oct 30, 2025 845. Caroline Moss Wants to Run a Marathon, Episode 3
    "Fast, slow, good weather, bad weather — you are out there doing something that so many people are never going to do, and that's so cool." Caroline Moss has a dream: to run the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon. As a New Yorker, it's her favorite day of the year. The catch: Caroline has never been a runner — until now. In this series, we're following author, creator, theater producer, Saved by the Bell super-fan,…
  61. Oct 27, 2025 844. Everything You Need to Know About the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon
    "It's seeing the bridge from a distance and saying, 'There are going to be 55,000 people that are going to traverse over that bridge from 150 countries from all over the world, and from every neighborhood in New York City.' And they've put in months of hard work. We have thousands of people that have raised millions of dollars for charity. There are people that are running for various causes that are inspiring…
  62. Oct 23, 2025 843. Molly Seidel, On Returning to the New York City Marathon
    "People can say whatever they want. But at the end of the day, I know what my bigger picture is. I know what my why is here. And so I'm just going to really try and stick to that knowing I feel very confident in what I'm trying to do, even if people might not understand it right now. It's all just a process, baby." Next weekend, Molly Seidel will run the TCS New York City Marathon — her first marathon in two years.…
  63. Oct 21, 2025 842. My 2025 Chicago Marathon Weekend Recap
    "I'm trying to figure out how to live with stage IV cancer. How do I live and enjoy my life and enjoy these moments while also knowing I had to fly home the next day to go to chemo?" From the press conference and the New Balance live show to the 5K, the marathon finish line, and all the moments in between, this is my recap from the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon. SPONSORS: Vuori: Click here for 20% off your…
  64. Oct 16, 2025 841. Courtney Dauwalter, 2:49 Marathoner & Ultra Runner
    "Running is running is running, and I love it all." Courtney Dauwalter returns to the Ali on the Run Show — this time as a 2:49 marathoner! Courtney is an ultra runner who is best known for her GOAT-status success on the trails. In 2023, she became the first person to win Western States, the Hardrock 100, and UTMB int he same year. Earlier this year, she won Hardrock in a women's course record: 26 hours 11 minutes…
  65. Oct 13, 2025 840. LIVE in Chicago with Eric Jenkins
    "There's nothing I'm going to shy away from." What a gift it was to be in Chicago this weekend for all of the Chicago Marathon festivities. And what better way to kick it all off than with a live show with 450 of you, presented by our good friends at New Balance? If the goal was to laugh, relax, and have fun before runners toed the line on Sunday (or Saturday, in the Abbott Chicago 5K!), then we certainly…
  66. Oct 8, 2025 839. Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, 3-Time World Championship Gold Medalist
    "I do want to be the greatest to ever do it in our sport. And I mean that wholeheartedly. I genuinely feel like it's something that I can do, and something I've been called to do. In due time it is going to happen. But it is going to start with me taking it one day, one practice, one meet at a time." Melissa Jefferson-Wooden has had the year of her dreams. At this year's World Championships in Tokyo, Melissa became…
  67. Oct 3, 2025 838. Meghan Howard, On Running the Berlin Marathon with Harry Styles
    "I will forever tell this story until the day that I die!" Meghan Howard is an 11-time marathoner and educator who lives outside Toronto. She started running in 2019 and had a speedy — literally — rise to running success. Last year, she broke three hours in the marathon for the first time at the Chicago Marathon. Most recently, Meghan ran the Berlin Marathon — alongside Harry Styles! In this conversation, Meghan…
  68. Oct 1, 2025 837. Georgia Hunter Bell, Olympic Bronze Medalist & World Championship Silver Medalist
    "This is just the time to be brave and see what happens." Georgia Hunter Bell just won a silver medal for Team Great Britain in the 800m at World Championships in Tokyo. Last year, she won bronze in the 1500m at the Olympics in Paris. Before that? Georgia was working fulltime in cybersecurity sales, convinced that her running days were behind her. In this conversation, Georgia talks about her time off from racing,…
  69. Sep 25, 2025 836. Everything You Need to Know About the 2025 Chicago Marathon
    "Remember the entire journey, because it's very special." It's almost time for the 47th running of the Chicago Marathon! The 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon will take place on Sunday, October 12, and this episode is packed with all the information you need before you head to the start line. (And yes, you really should plan to get there two hours early. We'll explain why!) The elite fields are stacked, and…
  70. Sep 16, 2025 835. The Support Squad Series: Round 5 with Cousin Jackie
    "I haven't spent a lot of time breaking down and crying. Every time I've started to have a breakdown, I look at myself in the mirror and say, 'S top, go about your day.' I know at some point I need to let those tears out, but I don't really have time, so I'm stuffing it all down." I'm fresh off my fifth round of chemotherapy, and am back on the couch recording with friends. This time for chemo (and scan day!), I…
  71. Sep 9, 2025 833. Catching Up with Heather MacLean, New Balance Professional Athlete
    "I'm entering a new era where I'm prioritizing myself and my happiness, and also looking for more ways to do what the goal is at the end of the day, which is to make myself the best athlete I can be in this small amount of time that I get to do this in my life." Heather MacLean has had a big summer. In this conversation, she talks about the decision to leave Team New Balance Boston and coach Mark Coogan, and to be…
  72. Sep 4, 2025 832. Olivia Enright, Creator of the "12 Olivias" Hood to Coast Team
    "I am shocked at the amount of Olivias that responded to a random message on Instagram." Olivia Enright is so fun . She's a sports marketing manager of global running for adidas, she ran at NC State (her BFF is pro runner Erika Kemp !), she's currently training for the Chicago Marathon, and she's a former competitive jump roper. (Olivia's sister and fellow former competitive jump roper, Cara, has been on the Ali on…
  73. Sep 2, 2025 831. Catching Up with Janae Baron, "Hungry Runner Girl"
    "The sun always comes up. No matter what, no matter how dark it was, no matter how grim everything seemed, no matter how alone I felt… The sun is always my beacon of hope." Janae Baron is one of the OG running bloggers, and she's still going strong . In this conversation, we're catching up with the Utah-based "Hungry Runner Girl," covering everything from her newfound love for trail running and racing (this summer,…
  74. Aug 28, 2025 830. Emily Venters, Training for her 26.2-Mile Debut at the 2025 Chicago Marathon
    "Everything I'm doing is new. It feels like I'm going into the unknown, which is scary." Emily Venters is officially one to watch on the U.S. women's distance running scene. The Nike-sponsored pro trains with Ed Eyestone's group in Utah, and this fall, she'll make her 26.2-mile debut at the Chicago Marathon. In this conversation, the five-time NCAA All-American talks about the road to the marathon, which hasn't…
  75. Aug 21, 2025 829. The Support Squad Series: Round 4 with Emily Halnon
    I'm fresh off my fourth round of chemotherapy, and am back on the couch recording with friends. This time for chemo, I was joined by my OG running blog friend Emily Halnon , and this is our recap from the day at the infusion center and the few days we spent together. SPONSOR: Lagoon: Click here to take Lagoon's 2-minute sleep quiz to see which pillow is right for you. (I'm an Otter!) Use code ALI at checkout for…
  76. Aug 12, 2025 828. Emily Infeld's 2025 USA Track & Field Outdoor National Championships 10,000m Recap
    "I love this sport and I love the people in it. I love the people I race against. I love all the fans. People are wonderful." Fresh off her U.S. Outdoor National Championships 10,000m win, fan favorite Emily Infeld returns to the Ali on the Run Show to talk about winning her first national title at age 35, 13 years into her professional career. Ten years ago, Emily made her first World Championships team, and went…
  77. Aug 6, 2025 827. Nikki Hiltz's 2025 USA Track & Field Outdoor National Championships 1500m Recap
    "This was a really important step in my journey to feeling more like myself, and I'm really happy I did it." We heard from Nikki Hiltz right before they competed at the 2025 U.S. Track and Field Outdoor National Championships — and now they're back as a nine-time national champion. Fresh off winning their sixth straight U.S. 1500m title, Nikki returns to the show with their full race recap. Nikki talks about racing…
  78. Aug 5, 2025 826. Keira D'Amato's 2025 U.S. Track & Field Outdoor National Championships 10,000m Recap
    "It felt like I was playing with house money." Let the 2025 U.S. Track & Field Outdoor National Championships recaps begin! First up: Keira D'Amato, fresh off her first track race of the year. In this conversation, recorded just 48 hours after crossing the finish, Keira talks about racing the 10,000m, running 32:19, finishing seventh, and breaking the American Master's Record. She explains why she decided to race,…
  79. Aug 3, 2025 825. Jess Movold, Running & Strength Coach, on Life in the Third Trimester
    "I'm excited, and also a little freaked out!" Jess Movold is a running and strength coach who lives in Austin, TX, with her husband and their son, Battle. Battle is appropriately named: He was born at just 26 weeks and 2 days, and spent 167 days in the NICU. Today, he's a happy, healthy three-year-old, and he's getting promoted to Big Brother this fall. In this episode, Jess talks about making it to the third…
  80. Jul 31, 2025 824. Nikki Hiltz on Competing at USA Track & Field Outdoor National Championships
    "It feels really good — and it's a lot of pressure at the same time... I do have a target on my back, but that's fine." Happy USA Track & Field Outdoor Championships! Today, eight-time National Champion (and fan favorite!) Nikki Hiltz will compete in the first round of the 1500m, hoping to advance to the Final and, ultimately, earn a spot on Team USA for World Championships in Tokyo. In this conversation, recorded…
  81. Jul 25, 2025 823. The Support Squad Series: Round 3 with Michael Anne Bailey
    "We really are having the best of times during the worst of times." I'm fresh off my third round of chemotherapy ( round two was rough!), and am back on the couch recording with friends. This time for chemo, I was joined by my best friend (and former Dance Spirit colleague!) Michael Anne Bailey, and this is our recap from the day at the infusion center and the few days we spent together. We share our friendship…
  82. Jul 23, 2025 822. A Look at Life Since Chemo Round 2
    "A great thing about having cancer is people are so nice to you!" This is my attempt to catch you up on what life has looked like since Chemo Round 2. Buckle up! SPONSORS: UCAN: Click here to get a FREE UCAN sample pack (you'll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALI for 20% off your entire UCAN order. Vuori: Click here for 20% off your first Vuori purchase. Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the…
  83. Jul 17, 2025 821. Grant Fisher, Two-Time Olympic Bronze Medalist
    Last summer, Grant Fisher made history by becoming the first American man to win Olympic bronze in both the 5000m and 10000m at the Paris Olympic Games. Last month, he dropped down in distance and ran an 11-second personal best at the Bowerman Mile at the Prefontaine Classic. Now, he's gearing up for the USATF Outdoor Championships, where he's hoping to land a spot on Team USA for this year's World Championships in…
  84. Jul 10, 2025 820. Sofia Camacho, Nonbinary Runner, Drag Artist, & 2:29 Marathoner
    "Ask questions. I always encourage people to ask me questions. If your question comes with good intentions, I'm not going to be mad at you for it! I'm not going to fault you for that. You just simply don't know." Sofia Camacho is officially one to watch on the NYC running scene. The transgender nonbinary elite runner holds a 2:29:14 marathon personal best, won the nonbinary division at the 2024 New York City…
  85. Jul 4, 2025 819. The Support Squad Episode 2, with Conor Nickel
    "D espite my insistence that 'I can do this,' and, 'I'm fine,' and, 'I've got this,' I don't got this without my people." I'm fresh off my second round of chemotherapy, and am back on the couch recording with friends. This time for chemo, I was joined by my dear friend Conor Nickel , and this is our recap from the day at the infusion center, and the few days we had together. We answered tons of listener questions,…
  86. Jul 2, 2025 818. Jordan Hogan, Hogan Performance Coach, 2:20:57 Marathoner, & Mom-to-Be
    "In life and in marathons, whoever can overcome those challenges the best — it's not about not having challenges, because you are going to have them — it's about responding to them, being resilient, learning from them, inspiring other people, and sharing that with others." Jordan Hasay competed at her first Olympic Trials when she was in high school. After graduating, she attended the University of Oregon, where…
  87. Jun 19, 2025 816. Deirdre Keane, Everest Extreme Ultra Marathoner
    "It was dark, and I remember looking over the ledge thinking, 'What's down there?' I probably don't want to know…" Deirdre Keane has never encountered an adventure she didn't want to pursue. The pediatric ICU nurse turned McKinsey consultant is always on the run, whether it's at a world marathon major or it's completing — and winning ! — the World Marathon Challenge, running seven marathons in seven days on seven…
  88. Jun 13, 2025 815. The Support Squad Episode, with Cousin Jackie
    "In my mind, I'm not going anywhere anytime soon." It's been a whirlwind week. THANK YOU for all of the love, support, and kindness after last week's "we're due for a catch-up" episode . It's been an overwhelming time for me — but what about for my support squad? I get so many questions from people asking how best to show up for someone going through a hard time, and my team and I have learned a lot about what this…
  89. Jun 11, 2025 814. Des Linden, Western States Endurance Run Pacer
    "I'm laser focused. This is serious." She's the 2018 Boston Marathon champion. She's the co-host of Nobody Asked Us with Des and Kara . She's one of the most admired, most accomplished, and most respected distance runners of our time, and now, Des is taking it to the trails. After running her final professional marathon in Boston in April, Des's next big adventure will be pacing friend Joe McConaughy at the Western…
  90. Jun 3, 2025 812. Everything You Need to Know About the 2028 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials Standards
    "They just want a chance to compete." Yesterday, after much anticipation and speculation, USA Track & Field announced the changes to the qualifying times for the 2028 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials. So, what's it going to take to OTQ leading up to LA 2028, and to get to run at the Trials? For women, the qualifying mark stays the same: 2:37:00. On the men's side, things are getting faster: Men will now need to run…
  91. May 29, 2025 811. Phily Bowden's 2025 London Marathon Recap
    "You just need to chill a little bit!" Phily Bowden has a massive following. Whether it's on YouTube , TikTok , or Instagram , there are hundreds of thousands of people watching — and applauding — Phily's every training run, start line, and finish line. The 2:25 UK-based marathoner runs professionally for On, and as she always says, she loves the grind. In this conversation, Phily talks about her experience at the…
  92. May 16, 2025 809. On Turning 40, With Guest Host Cousin Jackie
    " For two years, I have been sad. Not all the time. But it got pretty bad and pretty dark and pretty scary for a long time. And over these past few weeks, I've seen the light. And I feel like I get to be the light. And it's been really fun to genuinely be enjoying my life." If you follow me on Instagram (I'm @aliontherun1 ), I'm sure you're sick of my 40th birthday posts. But I had so much fun that this warranted…
  93. May 9, 2025 808. My 2025 London Marathon Weekend Recap
    "It's just this phase of life I'm in right now where I just can't get enough of going out and having fun. Within reason. In sweatpants." I had the absolute privilege of getting to attend the London Marathon with New Balance (a sponsor of the race). I attended a New Balance Women's Summit, hosted a panel the night before the race, and spent a ton of time exploring as much of London as I could. On race day, I was at…
  94. May 6, 2025 807. Darcy Budworth, Founder of Take the Bridge
    "We don't do things the easy way." Ten years ago, Darcy Budworth was feeling burned out on running and racing in New York City. The interior designer felt a pull toward something beyond the classic weekend morning road races in Central Park. Enter Take the Bridge : an unsanctioned urban race through city streets and over bridges, navigating traffic, pedestrians, and bike messengers, all at night, in the dark. In…
  95. May 1, 2025 806. Sharon Lokedi, 2025 Boston Marathon Champion
    "All those moments led to this. All the hard work really, truly pays off." In 2022, Sharon Lokedi made her marathon debut at the TCS New York City Marathon. It went pretty well for a first-timer: She won. Since then, Sharon has raced often and well, usually finding herself on a podium just behind frequent competitor and friend Hellen Obiri. Sharon finished second to Hellen in Boston last year, and finished just off…
  96. Apr 29, 2025 805. My 2025 Boston Marathon Weekend Recap
    "I've tried to take on that mindset for the last few years at these races, of, 'How do I show up as authentically as possible, as the Ali I know I am and want to be, while having fun, while being professional… What does that look like?' And I feel like I kind of nailed it this time around." There's nowhere I'd rather be on the third Monday in April than at the Boston Marathon finish line! This year, I was honored…
  97. Apr 25, 2025 804. LIVE at the Boston Marathon Expo with Hellen Obiri, Conner Mantz, and Dakotah Popehn, Presented by Shokz
    "How can I not have success when I have this many people coming and supporting me?" On the Friday before the Boston Marathon, I hosted a panel at the race expo featuring three of Shokz-sponsored athletes: Hellen Obiri, Conner Mantz , and Dakotah Popehn . Hellen entered the race at the two-time defending champion, and she went on to finish second in 2:17:41, a significant personal best in a fast, gritty race.…
  98. Apr 24, 2025 803. LIVE at the Boston Marathon Expo with Jess McClain & Emma Bates
    "You ran with some kahunas!" Every year, I host a panel at the Boston Marathon Expo featuring some of the top American women in the professional field. This year, that meant getting to chat with Jess McClain and Emma Bates on the Friday before the 2025 Boston Marathon. Jess went on to become the top American woman in Boston, finishing seventh overall in 2:22:43 (a more than three-second personal best!). Emma was…
  99. Apr 23, 2025 802. LIVE in Boston at The Track at New Balance with Heather MacLean
    "I'm a Boston girlie through and through." Welcome to The Track at New Balance during Boston Marathon weekend! This was a 725-person party featuring New Balance Boston athlete and Olympian Heather MacLean , and it was one for the books. Heather had us all laughing with stories about shopping carts, witch family members, tinned fish Tok, and so much more. Thank you to everyone who joined us — here's to the next one!…
  100. Apr 17, 2025 801. Jess Sims, Boston Marathoner & Peloton Instructor (Rerun)
    "She said, 'This is how it was supposed to be. This is how it was supposed to feel.' And at that moment, I realized the magnitude of what we gave to each other." Rerun alert! In honor of the 129th Boston Marathon in just a few days, we're throwing it back to 2022, when fan favorite and beloved Peloton instructor Jess Sims surprised the world by showing up at the start (and finish!) line of the Boston Marathon. And…
  101. Apr 15, 2025 800. Aisha Praught Leer, on Life After Professional Running
    "There's a stigma about retiring from pro running, that it's this huge thing and it's so hard. And there are parts of it that are challenging. But I'm seriously so great. I'm loving life." Aisha Praught Leer is no stranger to the Ali on the Run Show . She returns today for her fifth appearance — but it's her first in this new phase of life. Last year, Aisha officially retired from professional running. The longtime…
  102. Apr 12, 2025 799. Caroline Moss Wants to Run a Marathon, Episode 1
    "If we get to the end of my life, and I look back and say the regrets that I have, I know one of them would be, 'You never ran the New York City Marathon.' Not a marathon. I don't want to run a marathon. I want to run the New York City Marathon." Caroline Moss has a dream: to run the New York City Marathon. As a New Yorker, it's her favorite day of the year. The catch: Caroline isn't a runner. Yet. In this new…
  103. Apr 10, 2025 798. Gabi Rooker, Ready to Run the 2025 Boston Marathon
    "I want to go out there and just absolutely smash it out of the park." Next week, the pros and everyday runners alike will descend on Boston, MA, to run the 129th Boston Marathon . For most of these runners, getting to run Boston is a longtime goal or dream. One they worked hard at for years. And that's true even for professional runner Gabi Rooker . In this conversation, the former gymnast turned Nike-sponsored…
  104. Apr 2, 2025 796. Everything You Need to Know About the 2025 Boston Marathon
    "It's gonna be epic!" We are less than three weeks away from the 129th running of the world's oldest marathon. This year's Boston Marathon takes place, as always, on the third Monday of April — this year, that's April 21. In this mega-episode, I (along with a team of experts and insiders) am attempting to answer all of your questions about all things Boston. Katie Hawkes and Lauren Proshan from the Boston Athletic…
  105. Mar 27, 2025 795. Jinger Gottschall, New Balance Director of Sports Research
    "I am nowhere near close to being an expert, and that's part of why I wanted this job — a challenge." Imagine you're a real-life woman in STEM. Someone who loves numbers, data, hypotheses, constants, and thoroughly researched experiments with scientifically-backed outcomes. Imagine you're also an athlete. A triathlete, specifically. So, what's the dream job? Triathlete in STEM Jinger Gottschall found it: Director…
  106. Mar 25, 2025 794. Ask Ali!
    "Be open to the possibility of what can happen when you relinquish control and just listen." Welcome to Ask Ali, a monthly series where I answer all of your questions submitted on Instagram (I'm @aliontherun1 ). This time around, we're tackling health stuff, running stuff, work stuff, and a total grab bag of miscellaneous questions. SPONSORS: goodr: Click here and use code ALI for $5 off your next order. Vuori:…
  107. Mar 20, 2025 793. Catching Up with Elise Cranny, Two-Time Olympian
    "That's been a big part of the change and growth. The lesson is trusting yourself and not being afraid to figure out what works for you, even if that's different than someone else." She'll race the 800, the 1500, the mile, the 5K, the 10K...and in this conversation, Elise Cranny even hints at a possible marathon someday. Elise returns to the Ali on the Run Show to catch up on life since becoming a two-time Olympian…
  108. Mar 18, 2025 792. Parker Valby, Professional New Balance Athlete & Olympian (With Special Guest Vernon Norwood)
    "There are so many ways to get to the start line. There is not one way to do it. You just have to find what works best for you." Parker Valby was a collegiate phenom. At the University of Florida, Parker set multiple collegiate records in the 5000m and the 10,000m. She earned six NCAA and SEC titles, including five NCAA titles in one year alone. She wrapped up her career as a Gator by competing at the U.S. Olympic…
  109. Mar 14, 2025 791. Everything You Need to Know About Grand Slam Track
    "The thing that they just really want is to race the best people, and for people to watch them. They legitimately want to race really good people, and they want it to matter." You've probably seen the hype for track's newest league. But what, exactly, is Grand Slam Track, and why should we care about it? In this conversation, Grand Slam's Senior Director of Racing, Kyle Merber, returns to the Ali on the Run Show to…
  110. Mar 11, 2025 790. LIVE in Richmond with Keira D'Amato
    "Win or learn, and then pick up and move on." The girls were back in town! Keira D'Amato and I spent the weekend in Richmond, VA, for the second River City Half Marathon and 5K (she ran — and won — the half, and I ran the 5K). Thank you so much to the best bejeweled and bedazzled audience for such a fun afternoon. We laughed, we debated hot takes, and we love you so much. SPONSOR: UCAN: Click here to get a FREE…
  111. Mar 6, 2025 789. Tristin Colley, 2:25 Marathoner with ZAP Endurance
    "It's not sustainable if you're not having fun with it." Tristin Colley ran her first marathon in 2019 in 2 hours and 40 minutes. Just four years later, Tristin she 15 minutes off that time, running 2:25 at the Chicago Marathon. Now, Tristin (formerly Van Ord) is throwing down 110-mile weeks with her team, ZAP Endurance, as she gears up for this year's Boston Marathon. Tristin lives in Blowing Rock, NC, with her…
  112. Feb 27, 2025 788. Talia McKinney, NYC Real Estate Agent & Marathoner
    " It's never too late. It's never too late to switch careers, ask for a raise, do something you want to be doing. If you're feeling stuck, just know that it's never too late. If you want to make a change, life is short. Do it." Talia McKinney is on her feet all day, every day — and every day starts with a run. The New York City-based marathoning real estate agent is one of the top agents at SERHANT, where she works…
  113. Feb 25, 2025 787. Ask Ali!
    "It's good to get to a place where you can accept that there are terrible things happening and good things happening, and they all happen at once, and we don't get to plan when they happen. So if you're going through something really hard and joy shows up for you, see it and notice it." Welcome to Ask Ali, a monthly series where I answer all of your questions submitted on Instagram (I'm @aliontherun1 ). This time…
  114. Feb 20, 2025 786. Sinclaire Johnson, Professional Middle-Distance Runner
    "I needed to have the year I had to really give me the push to make the changes I made." In 2022, Sinclaire Johnson cemented her spot as a middle-distance rising star when she broke the women's 1500m tape at the U.S. National Championships. Since then, the Nike-sponsored athlete has made a lot of changes on the run. She transitioned from Jerry Schumacher's Bowerman Track Club to Union Athletics Club, where she was…
  115. Feb 18, 2025 785. Girl Talk 2.0 with Molly Seidel & Anoush Arakelian
    "It's OK that not everybody gets it. The right people will." Three years ago , in an antidote to Love on the Run Week, Molly Seidel and Anoush Arakelian joined the Ali on the Run Show for a chat about dating, confidence, mental health, and more. Now, the girls are back in town, and Molly and Anoush return for life updates, running updates, and more dating, confidence, and mental health talk. SPONSOR: New Balance:…
  116. Feb 14, 2025 784. Love on the Run with Dakotah & Montana Popehn
    "I didn't know that this was how good a relationship could be. I didn't know how healthy relationships could be. Being with Montana is like seeing daylight." Happy Valentine's Day! In this edition of Love on the Run, we are getting to know Dakotah and Montana Popehn. They share the story of how they met, who made the first move for the first kiss, who said "I love you" first, and everything that happened next,…
  117. Feb 12, 2025 783. Love on the Run with Jacqueline "Cousin Jackie" Adair
    "We're unstoppable on the same team." It's Love on the Run Week! I am not ashamed to admit that Valentine's Day is my favorite holiday. People will say it's a Hallmark holiday, or they'll say "but we should tell people we love them every day!" And OK! We totally should, I agree. But a day that's all about celebrating love? I'm so into it. The way I see it and celebrate it, it's about love is love is love is love is…
  118. Feb 6, 2025 782. Gabbi Jennings, Team Boss Steeplechaser
    "I would just look at the clock and accept, like, 'OK, we're running really really fast. And this is gonna be the hardest thing you've ever done. But if you can hold on, you're in for a treat.'" In her first few years as a professional athlete, Gabbi Jennings has quickly earned and solidified her spot as one to watch in the 3000m Steeplechase. Last summer, she finished fourth in the steeple at the U.S. Olympic…
  119. Jan 30, 2025 781. Chris Heuisler, Family Feud Contestant!
    "It feels like I'm tapping into what I've always believed I should be doing." Chris Heuisler is back! Chris made his Ali on the Run Show debut on Episode 6 , back in 2017. He's an actor turned National Run Concierge for Westin Hotels and Resorts turned actor again, and in this episode, the marathoner and dad of two is catching us all up on life since this episode in 2020. In addition to offering a running update, a…
  120. Jan 28, 2025 780. Ask Ali!
    "It is so fun to have a hobby that is just for fun where I do not care about the outcome. It's awesome." Welcome to Ask Ali, a monthly series where I answer all of your questions submitted on Instagram (I'm @aliontherun1 ). This time around, we're covering everything from ski racing and a silly injury to a certain pro athlete's return to racing — and more. SPONSOR: goodr: Click here and use code ALI for $5 off your…
  121. Jan 23, 2025 779. Erika Kemp, 2:22 Marathoner
    "Kurt's seen it and my teammates have seen it. I've gotten better every single week for two years straight. So the world is seeing this massive jump, but for me, it's over 100 weeks of improvement. That's super steady. At some point it was going to be reflected in one big performance. It didn't happen overnight." In March 2023, Erika Kemp was gearing up to make her marathon debut. The six-time collegiate…
  122. Jan 16, 2025 778. Allie Ostrander, Professional Runner for Oiselle
    "It was horrible and wonderful at the same time." Ali and Allie on the run! Professional track, trail, and road runner Allie Ostrander returns to the Ali on the Run Show today to talk about signing with Oiselle, and about her goals for her 2025 racing season. Allie will be making her half marathon debut at the Mesa Half Marathon in just a few weeks, and in this episode she talks about why she's intrigued by the…
  123. Jan 9, 2025 777. Nell Rojas, on Life Lately
    "Take away the paces. Take away the expectations. And approach every single interval or every single mile like you're listening to your body and understanding that this isn't an exterior thing you're doing for someone or to achieve something. It's you inside, and that's all that matters." It's been a hard year and a half for Nell Rojas. The Nike-sponsored professional athlete had a speedy ascent in the world of…
  124. Jan 3, 2025 776. The 2025 State of the Ali on the Run Show
    "There will be more sunshine. You just keep going. It's not always going to suck. I promise." It's tradition: Happy New Year, and welcome to the annual State of the Ali on the Run Show episode! In this solo episode, I'm recapping 2024 — the personal highs and lows, the professional highs and lows, and the beauty and chaos in between all of it. Last year, the Ali on the Run Show surpassed 23 million downloads. There…
  125. Dec 24, 2024 775. A Holiday Message from Ali
    I love you. I appreciate you. In this short solo episode, I'm wishing you the happiest holidays and reflecting a bit. I'm delighted to report that I'm heading into 2025 with a renewed sense of self, and a lot of joy, happiness, and peace. I wish the same for you. And if you're not there right now, that's OK. The sun will come out tomorrow, next week, next month, next year — whenever you're ready for it. You've got…
  126. Dec 18, 2024 773. Emily Saul, Sports Psychology Coach, on End-of-Year Anxiety & New Year Goal Setting
    "If we can move from a place of fear to a place of curiosity — from a place of resisitance to a place of learning — we'll get a lot farther. We'll enjoy the process a lot more if we can be in the space of learning and curiosity rather than fear and resistance." Fan favorite Emily Saul returns to the Ali on the Run Show to hold all of our hands as we navigate end-of-year stress and navigate new-year anxieties. Emily…
  127. Dec 12, 2024 772. Emily Palmer, Investigative Crime Reporter & Marathoner
    "I couldn't be just an observer or a reader. I had to be this person that could see everything and find the story." Emily Palmer's work is intense. As an investigative crime reporter who has worked for the New York Times and People Magazine , and whose work has appeared in the Boston Globe, ProPublica, Cosmopolitan, and Elle , Emily has spent a great deal of time at crime scenes, in courtrooms, and even in Mexico…
  128. Dec 10, 2024 771. Sara Hall's 2024 in Review
    "I felt really relieved and happy and proud, and just so thankful that I took a chance on myself and chose to keep believing in myself." Sara Hall just ran her fourth — and fastest — marathon of 2024. At the Valencia Marathon, Sara ran 2:23:45, smashing her own American Masters Marathon Record by three minutes, and finishing tenth overall. From the Marathon Trials to Boston to Chicago to Valencia, today Sara…
  129. Dec 5, 2024 770. Meghann Featherstun's 2024 in Review
    "We all have fears in life. We all have things that hold us back from doing some really cool stuff. But I kept reminding myself, 'Meghann, this is the opportunity of a lifetime. You can hear those fears, but you're going to push them aside and you're going to figure this out.'" Fan favorite sports dietitian Meghann Featherstun returns to the Ali on the Run Show today for her 2024 in review, including the highs…
  130. Nov 29, 2024 769. Jenny Simpson's 2024 TCS New York City Marathon & Great World Race Recaps
    "I hope that through my work, people saw my life." With a legendary 14-year career on the track and on the roads, professional 1500m runner and miler Jenny Simpson decided earlier this year that she was ready to retire. After spending 2024 diving into the world of marathoning, Jenny announced that she would run the TCS New York City Marathon as her final professional race. Then, after crossing the finish line in…
  131. Nov 26, 2024 768. Tiara Williams, Host of "Real Talk with Tee"
    "I'm living the dream, being who I am, truly and authentically. I can't complain at all. It's not even work." Tiara Williams is a self-proclaimed "little track nerd." The creator, journalist, broadcaster, and in-stadium announcer is the host of "Real Talk with Tee," and she's become a fan and athlete favorite for her genuine and insightful post-race interviews (that often involve dancing and laughing). Whether…
  132. Nov 21, 2024 766. Christine Thorn Fischer, Stage-4 Breast Cancer Survivor & 3:09 Marathoner
    "You're so much more than just somebody who has survived cancer. And also...you're somebody who has survived cancer! Figuring out that new identity is an interesting thing to navigate." At 28 years old, Christine Thorn Fischer was a happy, healthy, elite-level steeplechasing, elementary school teacher. Then, she found a lump in her breast. Christine was diagnosed with stage four invasive ductal carcinoma — breast…
  133. Nov 14, 2024 765. Emma Grace Hurley, 1:08:26 Half Marathoner
    "I am healthily afraid of the marathon. It looks very painful!" Emma Grace Hurley made a lot of big life changes this year. She moved from Atlanta to Indianapolis. She changed sponsors. She changed teams. And this weekend, it all paid off, as Emma Grace made her 13.1-mile debut at the Indy Monumental Half Marathon, finishing in 1:08:26, setting a course record, and winning the race by nearly two minutes. After a…
  134. Nov 7, 2024 764. My 2024 TCS New York City Marathon Weekend Recap
    "We go to bed too late, we wake up too early, we don't eat enough, and we have an awesome time." It was a New York City Marathon to remember. It was one of the best weekends of my life, and certainly the greatest weekend of my career. I hosted two live shows (one with Gabby Thomas and New Balance at Carnegie Hall, and one at Volvo Studio Manhattan with Keira D'Amato ), I was on the ESPN and ABC broadcasts on race…
  135. Nov 6, 2024 763. LIVE with Keira D'Amato at Volvo Studio Manhattan
    "This is where the magic happens." It's an Ali and Keira live show! (The fourth Ali and Keira D'Amato live show, if you're keeping track!) Thank you so much to Volvo Cars USA for hosting us in their gorgeous Manhattan studio space for some fun, some silliness, some singing, and some sandwiches, and thank you to everyone who joined us for a fun morning the day before the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon. SPONSOR:…
  136. Nov 5, 2024 762. LIVE in NYC with Gabby Thomas, Presented by New Balance
    "I had to trick myself into believing that I could win a gold medal." Career highlight. Life highlight. Welcome to Ali on the Run Show LIVE with Gabby Thomas, presented by New Balance, held at Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall in New York City, two days before the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon. (What a big sentence!) Gabby Thomas is a three-time Olympic gold medalist, and an Olympic silver and bronze medalist. She's a…
  137. Nov 1, 2024 761. Rad Lopez, Peloton Instructor & Marathoner
    "I do everything that I do as if I literally, truly love it." Rad Lopez grew up in the Bronx. He was raised by a single mom who "didn't have much," but who made magic happen for her children every day. Rad used to work at a gym in the Bronx — cleaning toilets, towels, and locker rooms, not coaching or training — and would look out at the runners on New York City Marathon day. He said one day, that would be him.…
  138. Oct 30, 2024 760. Everything You Need to Know About the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon
    "At a marathon finish line — especially this marathon finish line — you see the best of humanity." Every year on the first Sunday of November, more than 50,000 runners, 10,000 volunteers, and two million spectators will descend on the five boroughs for one reason: the TCS New York City Marathon. This episode is your unofficial guide to the iconic 26.2-mile race. Two and a half jam-packed hours of New York City…
  139. Oct 26, 2024 759. My 2024 Chicago Marathon Weekend Recap
    "I just kept picturing kindness and all these people that I knew would show up for me, and I wanted to show up for them. And for you. And for myself, frankly." I returned to Chicago for the second time, and it was awesome . In this episode, I'm recapping all of the action from Chicago Marathon weekend, including the Abbott Chicago 5K, the New Balance live show , and, of course, race day. Plus, all the social stuff,…
  140. Oct 24, 2024 758. Matt Centrowitz, Olympic Gold Medalist & Marathoner
    "I hate to admit it, but I'm already kinda looking forward to the next one." Matthew Centrowitz is best known as the 2016 Olympic gold medalist in the men's 1500m. But that's not what we're talking about today! Today, Matt makes his Ali on the Run Show debut in the wake of making his marathon debut! Matt ran the Chicago Marathon as an official pacer, and this is his official race recap. Matt paced a group of…
  141. Oct 22, 2024 757. Jess Hull, Olympic 1500m Silver Medalist & 2000m World Record Holder
    "Both of us had that on our mind in the last lap of the Olympic 1500 Final: 'We're not going to be going home empty handed today.'" Jessica Hull has had a heck of a year. The Australian middle-distance runner ran a massive personal best in the 1500 meters (3:50.83), won Silver at the Olympics in the 1500, broke the World Record in the 2000m, and, in total, earned 15 podium finishes during her racing season. In this…
  142. Oct 17, 2024 756. LIVE in Chicago with Emily Sisson (+ Two Surprise Guests)
    You never quite know what might happen at a live event, and this one took all kinds of twists and turns. From a snake-sitting story to a mid-show birthday cupcake singalong to two very special surprise guests, Ali on the Run Show LIVE in Chicago with Emily Sisson was one to remember. (Listen to our last live show here .) Biggest thanks to New Balance and Fleet Feet Chicago for making it all happen. FOLLOW EMILY…
  143. Oct 15, 2024 755. Phoebe Robinson, Comedian, Author, Writer, Producer, Marathoner
    "Now that I'm free of that relationship, who am I now? I needed to know this new version of myself. So I started doing things I've always been like, 'Huh, maybe I want to try this, maybe I want to do that.' I was like, 'Why don't I just give running a go?' I'd always see people in Prospect Park doing the loop, and I was always like, 'I want to be one of those people who's doing that!'" Phoebe Robinson knows fun.…
  144. Oct 10, 2024 754. Yared Nuguse, Olympic Bronze Medalist
    "You really let it loose, and then kinda black out, and then all of a sudden you're a bronze medalist." We've got The Goose! Yared Nuguse isn't just one of the fastest men in the world — he's also one of the most loved, and in this conversation you'll quickly see exactly why. Yared is a professional runner who is sponsored by On and specializes in the 1500m and the mile. (He has dreams of running a mile world…
  145. Oct 8, 2024 753. Betsy Saina, 2:19 Marathoner & 2024 USATF 25K Champion
    "Sometimes a short build up can do a miracle. So I'm hoping for the miracle in Chicago!" In a stacked field of elite runners, Betsy Saina is absolutely one to watch at this weekend's Chicago Marathon. Betsy is a 2:19 marathoner — a time that makes her the third-fastest American woman marathoner (behind Emily Sisson and Keira D'Amato). She's a 2016 Olympian who competed in the 10,000m, and she's the 2024 USATF 25K…
  146. Oct 3, 2024 752. Logan Aldridge, Peloton Instructor & Marathoner
    "I looked like a fainting goat at mile 20." Logan Aldridge just might be the real-life human version of a golden retriever. But as charming and funny and lovable as he may be, Logan isn't afraid to kick your butt and make you sweat. Logan is a Peloton instructor who is best known for his adaptive classes. When Logan was 13, he was wakeboarding with his family and the rope around his arm became entangled in the…
  147. Oct 1, 2024 751. Ask Ali LIVE at the 2024 Akron Marathon
    Welcome to Ask Ali, LIVE at the 2024 Akron Marathon! I spent this past weekend in Akron, OH, as one of the start and finish line announcers at the Akron Marathon , Half Marathon, and Team Relay, and got to do a live show at the race expo — with a twist. This time, I was the one being interviewed! Join Jasen Sokol and me (and some wonderful question-asking audience members) for this fun getting-to-know-you-better…
  148. Sep 26, 2024 750. Everything You Need to Know About the Chicago Marathon
    "Remember the entire journey, because it's very special." It's almost time for the 46th running of the Chicago Marathon! The 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon will take place on Sunday, October 13, and this episode is packed with all the information you need before you head to the start line. (And yes, you really should plan to get there two hours early. We'll explain why!) The elite fields are stacked (Bates!…
  149. Sep 24, 2024 749. Lauren Peterson, Political Speechwriter & Author
    "It felt like the riskiest choice I could make, but it changed the whole trajectory of my life and I feel so grateful." Lauren Peterson's list of professional contacts is wildly impressive. As a political speechwriter and strategist, she has worked for and with President Obama, Hillary Clinton, and President Biden. She's the New York Times best-selling co-author of Make Trouble: Standing Up, Speaking Out, and…
  150. Sep 19, 2024 748. Karissa Schweizer, Two-Time Olympian & 2024 Fifth Avenue Mile Champion
    "Sometimes you need to just shut your brain off and run." At this time last year, Karissa Schweizer was undergoing foot surgery. Then, as she mounted her comeback heading into an Olympic year, she faced another setback: a femoral stress fracture. But as we know, the comeback is always greater than the setback, and Karissa proved that by racing both the 5000m and the 10,000m at the U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team…
  151. Sep 17, 2024 747. The Everyday Runner, Kate Greene
    "I was so afraid of being vulnerable, and afraid of having to look at other people and say what was going on. But when I did…it was the most incredible experience of my entire life." In December 2019, life was good for Kate Greene. She had a good job in Boston, she had just completed her first half marathon, and her New York-based family was planning a trip to visit for the holidays. Her younger brother, Ryan, who…
  152. Sep 12, 2024 746. Ask Ali!
    "I am a champion for love. I root for love. I am a delusionally optimistic lover of love stories and romantic comedies and love songs." Welcome to Ask Ali, where I answer all of your questions submitted on Instagram (I'm @aliontherun1 ). This time around, we're covering everything from business and life lately to Summer House , Sex and the City , and Emily in Paris Season 4. (OK, and some running talk mixed in.)…
  153. Sep 5, 2024 745. Juliette Whittaker's 2024 Paris Olympic Games Recap
    "I'm an Olympian, and will forever be an Olympian, no matter what I do in years to come. It's a very fulfilling thing. To be able to achieve it this early — it takes a lot of pressure off for years to come." Two years ago, Juliette Whittaker became one of the fastest high school girls in American history , and only the second girl to break two minutes in the 800 meters. Now, in the summer between her sophomore and…
  154. Aug 29, 2024 744. Clayton & Ashley Young's 2024 Paris Olympic Games Recap
    "I have zero expectations. I'm ranked 60-plus. But I think I have a good shot at being top 10 in the world, and maybe even having a shot at a medal. Those were my own expectations and my own pressure. Good expectations, and good pressure. It started as, 'We made it, we checked the box, we got to the Olympics!' But it quickly transitioned to, ' Oh, let's see what we can do. Let's swing for the fences.' When Clayton…
  155. Aug 27, 2024 743. Kate Gunderson, Flight Test Engineer
    "I wanted to change the world just like she had." Kate Gunderson — best known online as "The Plane Kate" — is living a real-life Top Gun ...kind of. (She'll explain!) Kate is a flight test engineer (a literal woman in STEM!), a former NASA engineer, and a nine-time marathoner with a 3:18 personal best. In this conversation, Kate explains what her role entails, what it's like being in flight test school, and how she…
  156. Aug 22, 2024 742. Dakotah Lindwurm's 2024 Paris Olympic Games Recap
    "It's like everything you've been working for coming true in one moment." Today in 2024 Paris Olympic Games recap episodes: marathoner Dakotah Lindwurm! Dakotah earned her spot on Team USA by finishing third at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials Marathon in February, and now, she finally got to run those 26.2 miles (or 42.1 kilometers, as she learned) through Paris, and can officially call herself an Olympian. Dakotah…
  157. Aug 20, 2024 741. Nikki Hiltz's 2024 Paris Olympic Games Recap
    "I knew it was going to be incredible. I knew it was going to be such a fun and crazy experience. But it was an experience of a lifetime. There's no other way to describe it. I just had so much fun. One of my goals was to soak it all in and have fun, and I really did that." Nikki Hiltz returns to the Ali on the Run Show for the tenth time — and this time, officially, as an Olympian. Nikki finished seventh in the…
  158. Aug 15, 2024 740. Recapping the 2024 Paris Olympic Games with Michelle Wolf
    "Everyone's doing their dream, you know? There are people who are winning, and that's their dream. There are people who, just being there, that's their dream. Hearts are being broken. It feels like you're on that most emotional day of your period for two weeks." Michelle Wolf is best known for her work as a stand-up comic. (Earlier this year, she wrote Kim Kardashian's bit for Netflix's Tom Brady roast.) But…
  159. Aug 8, 2024 739. Sam Ryan, New York City Sports Anchor & Reporter
    "I remember watching the New York City Marathon on TV and just saying, 'One day, I want to do that.' I'm watching it, and I'm like, 'They're superheroes! How do they do that?!'" Sam Ryan is WABC 7's Emmy Award-winning sports anchor and reporter. The New York City-based mom of two spends her days talking baseball, football, and hockey on live TV — but her favorite day on air is when she gets to co-anchor WABC's New…
  160. Aug 1, 2024 738. Katie Stilo, Today Show Food Stylist & Culinary Producer
    "The energy is just so palpable. Even though it's the crack of dawn, we are all abuzz and going. You have to be able to get it going." The next time you're watching the Today Show and you see the anchors eating or drinking something delicious, that's the work of Katie Stilo. As Today's food stylist and culinary producer, it's Katie's job to prepare segments, write scripts based on guest-submitted recipes, cook…
  161. Jul 25, 2024 736. Jess McClain's 2024 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials Recap
    "Of course making the Olympic team would be amazing, but it's not going to define who I am. It's not an end-all-be-all for me." When Jess McClain lined up at the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials earlier this year, she did so as an under-the-radar, unsponsored, self-coached athlete — and she finished fourth , becoming the official Team USA Alternate in the marathon. Just a few weeks ago, Jess competed in the 10,000m at…
  162. Jul 23, 2024 735. Elle Purrier St. Pierre's 2024 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials Recap
    "I went there to do a job, and that was to make the team." New Balance Boston's Elle Purrier St. Pierre lined up at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials a total of five times — each time as the fastest-seeded athlete in the field. In this episode, Elle talks about racing the impressive 5000m and 1500m double, and making Team USA in both. She talks about the last-minute decision to race the 5000m, and the…
  163. Jul 18, 2024 734. Emily Mackay's 2024 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials Recap
    "That's always my goal: to win. And I always think I can. I have the belief." Emily Mackay is a World Indoor Championships bronze medalist . She's a 3:55.90 1500m runner. And she's going to the Olympics! Emily just raced the 1500m at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Team Trials, where she finished second, ran a huge personal best, and earned her spot on Team USA for this summer's Olympic Games in Paris. In this…
  164. Jul 16, 2024 733. Juliette Whittaker's 2024 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials Recap
    "When I crossed the line, I was in so much shock. I kept having to check the board to make sure I was reading it right!" Juliette Whittaker is a college student who just finished third in the Women's 800m race at the Olympic Track and Field Trials, and will be going to Paris later this summer to represent Team USA at the Olympics. A college student . Going to the Olympics. In this conversation, the Stanford…
  165. Jul 11, 2024 732. Weini Kelati's 2024 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials Recap
    "Oh my god, I'm going to the Olympics!" Weini Kelati came into the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Team Trials as the American Record Holder in the half marathon, and as the only athlete in the women's 10,000m field with the Olympic Standard. She was the one to watch — and for good reason. In a thrilling finish, the Flagstaff-based Under Armour athlete won the race and earned her spot on Team USA for this summer's…
  166. Jul 10, 2024 731. Kate Grace's 2024 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials Recap
    "I don't need to know I'm going to do it, but I need to be open to the idea that I can do it." Let the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Team Trials recaps continue! Today: Kate Grace , who just competed at her fourth Olympic Trials in the 800m. In this episode, Kate breaks down all the details from all three rounds of the 800, including her stressful-for-the-fans strategy for the first round, flying into the scoreboard…
  167. Jul 9, 2024 730. Chris Chavez's 2024 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials Recap
    "I like to go hard at these events, work myself to the bone, and bring people as much track and field content as they can take." Few people love track and field more than Chris Chavez . In this episode, Chris talks about his experience at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Track and Field Team Trials with Citius Mag . Chris and his team produced three live shows every day of the Trials, conducted countless mixed zone…
  168. Jul 7, 2024 729. Nikki Hiltz & Emma Gee's 2024 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials Recaps
    "When I crossed the finish line, it was definitely joy, but I think more than anything, it was relief." Right before the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Team Trials, we heard from fan favorite guests Nikki Hiltz and Emma Gee . Nikki and Emma were headed into their events at the Trials with big dreams and goals. Emma wanted to make it to the 3000m Steeplechase final. And Nikki wanted to make Team USA in the 1500m.…
  169. Jul 4, 2024 728. Keira D'Amato's 2024 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials Recap
    "It was a lot of firsts. I'll be 40 in a couple months, and it's not too often that you get firsts to that degree. It was a really cool experience to feel that." Let the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Team Trials recaps begin! First up: Keira D'Amato , who just competed at her first Track Trials and finished 10th in the 10,000m. In this episode, Keira tells all, including where her mind and body were at heading into…
  170. Jun 28, 2024 727. Dakotah Lindwurm & Annie Frisbie, Minnesota Distance Elite Teammates & Best Friends
    "You get your medal outfit fitted for you, so when you are ideally on the stage, it looks perfect. And when I had it on and they were taking it in a little bit, I was like, 'I could do this. I could need this outfit.' And I really hope that I do." Dakotah Lindwurm and Annie Frisbie are training partners, teammates, and best friends . And so far, 2024 has been good to Dakotah and Annie on the run. The Puma-sponsored…
  171. Jun 20, 2024 726. Nikki Hiltz & Emma Gee, Olympic Trials Power Couple
    "It was like, 'What if the worst thing happens and I don't make the team?' And then it happened, and my life was fine. And then on the other end of it, last year I won the whole thing, which was really unexpected and cool…and my life also didn't change. So I know that no matter what happens, I have a great life outside of this thing." Nikki Hiltz and Emma Gee return to the Ali on the Run Show as they both prepare…
  172. Jun 13, 2024 725. Amanda Vestri, Top American at the 2024 New York Mini 10K
    "I'm used to having to claw my way to prove myself to the people I need to prove myself to. But now, it's more of a mentality I have: Keep your head down. There's nothing glamorous about this sport. For me, it's all hard work, show up, showcase your fitness, and then go celebrate with the people who really care about you." Amanda Vestri was the talk of the running scene last weekend, after her breakout road race at…
  173. Jun 11, 2024 724. Krissy Gear, 2023 U.S. 3000m Steeplechase National Champion
    "I'm trying to appreciate the peaks and the valleys — but there's a lot of beauty in the hillside, too." Last year, Krissy Gear stormed on the steeplechase scene by taking the win at the 2023 USATF National Championships, earning her first national title and a spot on Team USA for the World Championships in Budapest. Now, Krissy is gearing up for this summer's U.S. Olympic Track and Field Team Trials, and is…
  174. Jun 6, 2024 723. Emily Mackay, 2024 World Indoor Championships 1500m Bronze Medalist
    "I feel the most confident I've ever been." Emily Mackay is having a heck of a year on the run! The Team New Balance Boston athlete earned a bronze medal at World Indoor Championships in the 1500m earlier this year, and has kicked off her outdoor season with strong performances including a personal best at the Prefontaine Classic, where she ran 3:59.76. In this conversation, Emily reflects back on her early running…
  175. May 30, 2024 722. Run Your Way with Emma Coburn, LIVE in Brooklyn
    "I am scared of outer space, submarines, and remote research laboratories." We're live with Emma Coburn for the fourth time, making this her eighth appearance on the Ali on the Run Show ! In this conversation, recorded in front of a live audience at Smack Mellon in Brooklyn, NY, the day before the RBC Brooklyn Half, we cover Emma's ick factors, her season-ending injury and her outlook about being sidelined during…
  176. May 23, 2024 721. LIVE from the RBC Brooklyn Half Finish Line with Becs Gentry & Zac Clark
    "I feel like life should be back to normal. And it's not!" Welcome to the 2024 RBC Brooklyn Half finish line! I was delighted to be one of the guests for a live recording of the Set the Pace podcast with host Becs Gentry . In this episode, I reflect a bit on my history with the Brooklyn Half, including why I wasn't able to run this year's race (more on that here ), and then share the recording from the show with…
  177. May 16, 2024 720. It's Been a Year...
    "I remember being acutely aware that it was the worst day of my life up to that point, and the world was still going. People were out for runs in Central Park. People were going to the office. People were picking their kids up from school. It felt like everyone else's world kept turning and I was in purgatory." It's been one year since I was diagnosed with stage 1 invasive ductal carcinoma with DCIS. Breast cancer.…
  178. May 9, 2024 719. Anne Keane, 3-Time Marathoner Living with Stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer
    "It's processing all of these emotions that you have with things that you're anticipating you are not going to be able to see. Like my daughter is a year and a half at this point. Am I going to see her go to elementary school? And then of course you're Googling the results. It is awful." One year after giving birth to her daughter, Anne Keane decided it was time to get back into a workout routine. On her quest to…
  179. Apr 25, 2024 717. My 2024 Boston Marathon Experience
    "To have Long Live playing while I was standing on this stage feeling really proud of a show I had just done, and hugging so many of you, and feeling like we're in this together… Those moments are really magical to me, and they are the memories that I hope I have forever." There's nowhere I'd rather be on the third Monday in April than at the Boston Marathon finish line! This year, I was honored to be asked back to…
  180. Apr 22, 2024 716. LIVE at the 2024 Boston Marathon with Meb Keflezighi
    "Whatever you need, I hope you got at least a little of it here today." What an honor and a treat it was to get to host a live show the day before the 2024 Boston Marathon with 2014 champion Meb Keflezighi. In this conversation — recorded live at the New Balance headquarters — Meb talked about how he was feeling the day before running the race again, 10 years after his historic win the year after the bombings. He…
  181. Apr 18, 2024 715. LIVE at the 2024 Boston Marathon with Emma Bates & Jenny Simpson
    "It was dark there for a while!" What a treat to get to sit down with Emma Bates and Jenny Simpson three days before the 2024 Boston Marathon. Emma talked about coming back from injury and lining up in Boston with the same confidence she had in 2023 (where she finished fifth), and Jenny talked about making another attempt at a marathon debut after having to drop out of the Olympic Marathon Trials. (Spoiler: Jenny…
  182. Apr 17, 2024 714. LIVE at the Boston Marathon with Oofos and Project Pink
    "If I have to wash and return your Tupperware, I am now super stressed. I am so worried about the Tupperware." Let the Boston Marathon episodes begin! First up: a panel I moderated at the Oofos pop-up on Boylston Street called "Project Pink: Recover with Purpose." This panel was about running, about cancer, about hard stuff, and about resilience. We heard from Anne Keane, who is living with metastatic breast…
  183. Apr 11, 2024 713. A Pre-Race Pep Talk from Coach Chris Bennett
    "The best way to relax at the starting line is to take a deep breath, and say, 'This is fun as hell.' Doesn't mean it's not scary! Doesn't mean it's gonna be easy! It's just fun as hell. And then go have some fun!" Everyone's favorite "Ted Lasso of Running" returns to the Ali on the Run Show today for a pre-race pep talk! Coach Chris Bennett is Nike Running's Global Head Coach, and he's here to give it to you…
  184. Apr 9, 2024 712. Abeo Powder, TrailblazHers Run Co. Co-Founder
    "We're leading alongside our community. The three of us made this happen, but there is so much wisdom, so much leadership, so much brilliance within our community. And so we always want to make it known that we want to continue to uplift that and really just show up and show out." Abeo Powder has a magnetic energy. She's one of those people you'll meet and just want to be around every day. Abeo is the co-founder of…
  185. Apr 8, 2024 711. Motherhood Mondays with Laurie & Elly Henes
    "Use all of your resources. If people are willing to help, let them help." What's it like when you're one of the best coaches in the NCAA, and your daughter joins the team? And what's it like to be a high school senior vetting potential college running programs — and to have to decide whether or not to be a part of the program your mom is leading? In this Motherhood Mondays conversation, we're hearing all about the…
  186. Apr 5, 2024 710. Catching Up with Molly Seidel
    "I really, truly, in the bottom of my heart want to keep doing this. But I need to figure out what my 'why' is in a more sustainable way rather than just 'I want to win another medal because everyone tells me I need to win another medal.'" In 2020, Molly Seidel ran her debut marathon at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials Marathon, finished second, and earned a spot on Team USA for the Tokyo Olympics. In 2021, she became…
  187. Apr 4, 2024 709. Everything You Need to Know About the 2024 Boston Marathon
    "Right on Hereford, left on Boylston. It is the place to be. It's special every time." We are less than two weeks away from the 128th running of the world's oldest marathon. This year's Boston Marathon takes place, as always, on the third Monday of April — this year, that's April 15. In this mega-episode, I (along with a team of experts and insiders) am attempting to answer all of your questions about all things…
  188. Mar 26, 2024 708. Elizabeth Smart, Child Safety Activist and Marathoner
    "It's OK to prioritize time for happiness. Hard times will come. It's really important to know what happiness feels like to you so that when you're in those dark times, you know that happiness is real, you have hope for the future, and you can hold onto that — that you'll be happy again." Her story captivated the nation: Elizabeth Smart was 14 years old when she was abducted from her home in Salt Lake City and held…
  189. Mar 21, 2024 707. Ask Ali, NYC Half Edition
    "I will always show up and do my best, and try to maintain my integrity in the process. I don't always get it right. But I always try." I ran the New York City Half. I had the best time. And today, I'm here to talk all about running my first 13.1-mile race since my breast cancer diagnosis in May 2023. Plus, answering listener questions about running, podcasting, and more. SPONSORS: UCAN: Click here to get a FREE…
  190. Mar 19, 2024 706. Emily Sisson, LIVE in New York City
    "Des is the coolest one out of all of us, and she organized it. So of course if Des organizes a dog party, we're going to go to it... And I think if you went to the dog party, you had a good race." She's the American Record Holder in the marathon, she just made her second Olympic team, and this weekend, she was in New York City for a live show all about doggy play dates, missing dogs, the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team…
  191. Mar 15, 2024 705. Emma Coburn on Life Lately
    "I have yet to meet a marg that is too spicy for me." Emma Coburn is an Olympic bronze medalist, a World Champion, a world silver medalist, a 10-time U.S. champion, and a three-time Olympian. The New Balance-sponsored professional athlete returns to the Ali on the Run Show for the seventh time today to catch us up on how life has been since tearing her hamstring at World Championships last summer. (Spoiler: She's…
  192. Mar 13, 2024 704. LIVE in Richmond with Keira D'Amato
    "I hope I can normalize not hitting goals and being OK." We took our finest feathers and poppiest pink outfits to Richmond, VA. Welcome to Ali on the Run Show LIVE with Keira D'Amato! We played games — Never Have I Ever, Truth or Dare Jenga, and the classic Skeirragories — we laughed, we squatted, we chugged water, and we had an honest conversation about Keira's experience at the 2024 Olympic Marathon Trials. Come…
  193. Mar 7, 2024 703. Nikki Hiltz, World Silver Medalist
    " Records are always going to be broken, but medals are forever. " Nikki Hiltz returns to the Ali on the Run Show for the seventh time — and for the first time as a world championship medalist! Last weekend, Nikki took home the silver medal in the 1500m at World Indoor Championships, and today, we get to hear all about it. Plus a very special (and oh so wholesome) guest to kick off the episode. FOLLOW NIKKI…
  194. Mar 5, 2024 702. Run Your Way with Jackie Gaughan
    "I think about when I was a kid and I would just go out and run hard and not worry about the result or what was the worst thing that could happen. I run my best when I run with the same mindset I had when I was 12." Jackie Gaughan qualified for the Olympic Marathon Trials in her very first marathon. At 24 years old, she was the 18th-fastest qualifier in the field. (Her PR is a 2:27 from the 2023 Berlin Marathon.)…
  195. Feb 29, 2024 701. Rachel Schneider Smith, Olympian, Professional Runner, & Mom
    "Hands down, the most courageous thing I've ever done is walk into trying to get pregnant and walking through pregnancy after loss." Rachel Schneider Smith just might be the most-loved woman in the professional running world. Everyone adores her — and in this episode, it's easy to see why. Rachel is a HOKA-sponsored professional runner who competes in everything from the 1500m on the track to the half marathon on…
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