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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…
Episodes
Ali on the Run Show76. BONUS EPISODE: Brian Cristiano Sprints to the Finish
On this bonus episode, Brian Cristiano, founder and CEO of BOLD Worldwide (and my husband!), tests out a new round of Sprint to the Finish questions. Click…
Ali on the Run Show75. Brian Cristiano, CEO of BOLD Worldwide
"I can't be that guy that's lying to myself. I said I was going to go do something, now I have to go do it." —Brian Cristiano Brian Cristiano is the founder…
Ali on the Run Show74. Sarah Clancy, Founder of Sarah Marie Design Studio
"Yeah, there are times that I have no idea what I'm doing. But that's part of the fun of it." —Sarah Fitzpatrick Clancy Sarah Clancy is the founder and creator…
Ali on the Run Show73. Erin Strout, Runner's World Contributing Editor
"If you want to give yourself a fair shot, you have to be willing to take a leap and take a risk." —Erin Strout Erin Strout was at the Boston Marathon finish…
Ali on the Run Show72. Liz Plosser, Women's Health Editor in Chief
"This notion of balance is this unrealistic thing we're all striving toward. If you allow yourself to know that and believe that, it takes some of the pressure…
Ali on the Run Show71. Lori & David Feller AKA Mom & Dad on the Run
Lots of people say I'm just like my mom. Others swear I'm a clone of my dad. On this episode, you'll get to decide! I am thrilled to welcome Lori and David…
Ali on the Run Show70. Katie Burke, Chief People Officer at HubSpot
"The best possible way to start my career was not getting what I wanted. Failure teaches you a lot, and it helped me figure out a path to success that worked…
Ali on the Run Show69. Sarah Sellers, 2nd Female at the 2018 Boston Marathon
"I think that's what unites us as runners — we're all trying to overcome excuses and doubts to get out there." —Sarah Sellers "Who is Sarah Sellers?" That's…
Ali on the Run Show68. We're Having a Baby!
"We're gonna go through tough times. And we're gonna be fine." Brian and I are so excited to tell the world that we are having a baby! I am 12 weeks pregnant…
Ali on the Run Show67. Tina Muir, Host of the Running For Real Podcast
"I'm trying not to call it a comeback because I'm a completely different person now." —Tina Muir Tina Muir is an elite runner from England (she's a 2:36…
Ali on the Run Show66. Boston Marathon Talk with Molly Huddle
"I'm bringing the track speed to the marathon." —Molly Huddle On April 16, professional runner Molly Huddle will be among a strong field of indomitable…
Ali on the Run Show65. Bianna Golodryga, CBS News Correspondent & CNN Contributor
"The stories you tell can change the world." —Bianna Golodryga Bianna Golodryga is a CBS News correspondent and a contributor at CNN. She's the former weekend…
Ali on the Run Show64. Desiree Linden
"We fail all the time, and we learn from it and we get better. I think that's amazing. You fail your way to success. That's how it happens, and I'm super…
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64. Desiree Linden
"We fail all the time, and we learn from it and we get better. I think that's amazing. You fail your way to success. That's how it happens, and I'm super…
Ali on the Run Show63. Dr. Meggie Q&A Part II: Fertility, Infertility, Labor, Delivery, & Advice
"Be open-minded and bring snacks." Dr. Meggie is back! Meggie Smith made her Ali on the Run Show debut last year, when she was wrapping up her OB/GYN residency…
Ali on the Run Show62. Gabe Grunewald, Professional Runner & 4-Time Cancer Survivor
"It's OK to struggle, but it's not OK to give up." —Gabe Grunewald Gabriele "Gabe" Grunewald is a professional middle-distance runner and four-time rare cancer…
Ali on the Run Show61. Dr. Meggie Q&A Part I: Egg Freezing, Periods, Hormones, & Birth Control
"KonMari your life, KonMari your uterus." —Meggie Smith Dr. Meggie is back! Meggie Smith made her Ali on the Run Show debut last year, when she was wrapping up…
Ali on the Run Show60. Emma Coburn
"The narrative that I couldn't do things never entered my life." Emma Coburn is a professional middle-distance runner for New Balance. She's a world champion…
Ali on the Run Show59. Emily Saul, Co-Leader of November Project Boston
"When you show up with this army, this incredible mob of people around you who are willing to believe in you and tell you that you can do it… Who the hell are…
Ali on the Run Show58. "Preppy Runner" Theodora Blanchfield
"It was this weird moment of knowing I was on the precipice of my entire life being about to change. And that was terrifying. The moment I had been the most…
Ali on the Run Show57. Date Night with Ali & Brian: On Dreams, Goals, Fear, & Failure
"I went on this amazing trip, and I thought everything would change. But your problems don't just go away because you run away. They will follow you anywhere…
Ali on the Run Show56. Susan Pass, Nurse & 3:18 Marathoner
"You should talk more and smile. It's my favorite." Susan Pass — best known on the internet as "Susan Runs" and as the blogger behind "Nurse on the Run" — is a…
Ali on the Run Show55. Nick Symmonds
"I wanted to prove to everyone that all the sacrifices I'd made and dumb decisions I made were worth it." Nick Symmonds was a professional track and field…
Ali on the Run Show54. Gwen Jorgensen, Olympic Gold Medalist & Professional Triathlete
"It's easy as an athlete to know what your body is saying, but it's very hard to listen to it." Gwen Jorgensen is a professional triathlete, multiple-time…
Ali on the Run Show53. Kate Grace
It's been a big few years for professional runner and Olympian Kate Grace. In 2016, the Yale graduate won the Olympic Trials in the 800-meter event in Eugene…
Ali on the Run Show52. The Brian Cristiano Takeover Episode
I'm fresh off a life-changing trip to California, where I spent a week road tripping from San Francisco to Los Angeles — alone. I learned a lot about myself on…
Ali on the Run Show51. Molly Huddle
You know her, you love her, and she's here today: Molly Huddle! Molly is a professional distance runner and 25-time national title holder who lives and trains…
Ali on the Run Show50. "Hungry Runner Girl" Janae Baron
This week, I am thrilled to welcome to the Ali on the Run Show my dear friend — and everyone's favorite running blogger — Janae Baron! Before we get to that…
Ali on the Run Show49. Abby Bales, Founder of Reform Physical Therapy
Abby Bales is the founder of Reform Physical Therapy, which is all about keeping pregnant and postpartum women healthy, active, and injury-free during and…
Ali on the Run Show48. Sally Bergesen, CEO & Founder of Oiselle
Sally Bergesen is the founder and CEO of Oiselle, a women's athletic apparel company now celebrating its 10th year in business. On this episode, Sally shares…
Ali on the Run Show47. Brian Cristiano's Great Turkey Trot of 2014
Three years ago, my now-husband Brian Cristiano and I lined up at the start of two very different Turkey Trots. Though both races were five miles, the outcomes…
Ali on the Run Show46. Allie Kieffer
Shalane Flanagan may have won this year's TCS New York City Marathon, but the next American to cross the line was Allie Kieffer, who finished in 2:29. Not only…
Ali on the Run Show45. Andrea Barber AKA Full House's Kimmy Gibbler!
Today, the Ali on the Run Show is going Gibbler! I am so excited to welcome Andrea Barber — best known as Full House's wacky next-door neighbor Kimmy Gibbler —…
Ali on the Run Show44. Chris Heuisler's Most Embarrassing Running Moment!
You are in for a treat today! On this episode, Chris Heuisler, the National Run Concierge for Westin Hotels and Resorts, shares his most embarrassing running…
Ali on the Run Show43. Kara Goucher
Kara Goucher is a professional distance runner with loads of podiums, medals, and titles under her Oiselle-sponsored belt. She lives in Boulder, CO, with her…
Ali on the Run Show42. Professional Runner Neely Spence Gracey
I am thrilled to welcome Adidas-sponsored professional marathoner Neely Spence Gracey to the Ali on the Run Show! Neely lives in Boulder, CO, with her husband…
Ali on the Run Show41. Danielle Cemprola of "The T-Rex Runner"
Danielle Cemprola is the blogger behind the popular blog "The T-Rex Runner." She's a passionate world traveler based in Greenville, SC, and she's officially a…
Ali on the Run Show40. Dr. Leah Lagos, Clinical Sport & Performance Psychologist
Dr. Leah Lagos is a clinical sport and performance psychologist in New York City. On this episode, we talk about mind and body training, the evolution of…
Ali on the Run Show39. Registered Dietitian Kelly Hogan
Kelly Hogan is the Clinical Nutrition and Wellness Manager at the Dubin Breast Center at Mountain Sinai in New York City. It's a long title—but it basically…
Ali on the Run Show38. I'm Back!
Is this thing on?! It's been a month since the last episode of the Ali on the Run Show, but I am so happy to be back. On this episode, I'm sharing where I've…
Ali on the Run Show37. Lindsey Hein, Host of the I'll Have Another Podcast
We're flipping the script today and I'm putting Lindsey Hein in the hot seat! Lindsey is a super speedy runner (she holds a 3:13 marathon PR and ran a 1:32 at…
Ali on the Run Show36. On "Motivational Phrases"
Motivational phrases are meant to inspire us — but they sometimes kinda stink. Today I'm sharing the ones I'm just not digging, especially while I'm working my…
Ali on the Run Show35. Mia Michaels, Choreographer, Director & So You Think You Can Dance OG
Mia Michaels is a legendary choreographer and director. She's best known from her time as a judge and choreographer on So You Think You Can Dance, where her…
Ali on the Run Show34. Global Running Day & Why I Run
Global Running Day is Wednesday, June 7! So on this episode, I'm talking about why I run, what I love about the running community, and why I sometimes miss…
Ali on the Run Show33. Natalie Morales, TODAY Show Anchor & Host of Access Hollywood
I was so excited to record this episode with one of my favorite journalists, news anchors, and role models, Natalie Morales. Natalie is best known from her…
Ali on the Run Show32. Crohn's Disease Q&A
I've had Crohn's disease for 25 years, and there have been lots of ups, downs, and in betweens during that time. So while I'm no doctor, expert, or attending…
Ali on the Run Show31. Dan Nevins: Army Veteran, Double Amputee & Yoga Teacher
Dan Nevins is a yoga instructor and motivational speaker. He's also a double amputee: Dan lost both his legs in an explosion while serving overseas in the Iraq…
Ali on the Run Show30. My Crohn's Disease Story
I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease when I was 7 years old. It was a scary, confusing time in my life, and while I'd love to say I've figured it all out since…
Ali on the Run Show29. Meredith Kennedy, Marketing Operations Manager at BuzzFeed
Meredith Kennedy is the Marketing Operations Manager at BuzzFeed, and is the brand's former Editorial Chief of Staff. Before that, she made the rounds in the…
Ali on the Run Show28. Let's Talk Running Pet Peeves
I love running! That's no secret. I love doing it, I love talking about it, I love racing, and I love training. I love the easy runs, the hard workouts, and…
Ali on the Run Show27. Meggie Smith, MD, Chief Resident in OB-GYN at NYU Langone Medical Center
Meggie Smith is a chief resident in OB-GYN at the NYU Langone Medical Center in New York City, and is working to be a reproductive endocrinologist and…
Ali on the Run Show26. My Running Story
I never expected to be a runner — and I certainly never expected running to be something I actually enjoy. On this episode, I take a run back in time (too…
Ali on the Run Show25. Bethany Lyons, Founder of Lyons Den Power Yoga
Bethany Lyons is the owner, founder, and CEO of Lyons Den Power Yoga in New York City. Before opening the Baptiste yoga-style studio, she was the first-ever…
Ali on the Run Show24. Talk Thirties to Me: Lessons I've Learned Since Turning 30
It's no secret that I love being in my thirties. In honor of turning 32 this weekend, I'm using this episode to take a look back on the last two years and…
Ali on the Run Show23. Lauren Conkey: 3:18 Marathoner, Mother & Public Health Advocate
Lauren Conkey is 3:18 marathoner, vegetarian, and mom to two girls, Amelia (3) and Mabel (8 months). She's the blogger behind the now-retired Health on the…
Ali on the Run Show22. How I Finally Got Over My Body Issues
On this episode, I talk about my history with body-related issues — starting when I was a young dancer to my college years and my post-collegiate experience…
Ali on the Run Show21: Brynn Fessette O'Neill, Physical Therapist at Finish Line Physical Therapy
Brynn Fessette O'Neill is a physical therapist at Finish Line Physical Therapy in New York City — in fact, she's my physical therapist! On this episode, Brynn…
Ali on the Run Show20. Stop Waiting
I've been doing a lot of soul searching lately, so on this episode, I'm sharing something my yoga teacher read to me once called "Stop Waiting." It's about how…
Ali on the Run Show19. Michele Gonzalez AKA NYC Running Mama
Michele Gonzalez, best known as NYC Running Mama, is a Staten Island-based mother, runner, marathoner, Ironman, and Instagram superstar. On this episode…
Ali on the Run Show18. My Running & Life Mantras
Words can be powerful! On this episode, I talk about the mantras, quotes, and phrases that get me through tough runs and hard times. From Broadway lyrics to…