675. Everything You Need to Know About the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon

"So many people asked me if I was going to keep running. And it's like, to me it's just a ridiculous question. You have a kid, what, you have to give up your whole career? I just needed a little bit of time!" She's back! After giving birth to her first child, a son, Ivan, in March, Elle Purrier St. Pierre made her return to racing in September at the Fifth Avenue Mile. In this conversation, she talks about what postpartum running has looked like, about what's next for her, and about what life on the dairy farm looks like these days. SPONSOR: New Balance. Click here to shop New Balance's latest releases for the season. (The SuperComp Trainer is my favorite shoe!) What you'll get on this episode: How Elle's day is going so far (2:20) What is Elle training for right now? (5:15) An update on farm life (7:40) On returning to racing at the 2023 Fifth Avenue Mile (14:15) How Elle has navigated nursing Ivan and returning to high-mileage training (25:50) Elle's thoughts on the "never-perfect" time to have a baby as a professional athlete (30:55) What it's like watching the women's 1500 from the sidelines (34:15) How motherhood has changed Elle's relationship with running (38:25) On racing as her "old self" vs. "new self" (43:20) Elle's message to fellow new moms (47:15) FOLLOW ELLE: @elleruns_4_her_life Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!

9 Marras 202351min

You know her (from The Office and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt). You love her (because she's funny and genuine). She's a marathoner. Ellie Kemper returns to the Ali on the Run Show — LIVE! We had the most fun recording this episode in front of a 600-person audience at Lavan in New York City. From marathon memories and running reflections to bathroom stories and spelling bee traumas, this one covered it all. We had the best time, and we hope you love it, too. Thank you to everyone who attended the show and made it so fun and special (those shirts!), and to New Balance for making it so magical (seriously, those shirts!). Let's do it again sometime, yeah? SPONSOR: New Balance. Click here to shop New Balance's latest releases for the season. (The SuperComp Trainer is my favorite — and Ellie's favorite! — shoe!) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!

7 Marras 20231h 12min

"I'm already dreaming about the next one." Sara Vaughn had a good, great, wonderful day at the 2023 Chicago Marathon. She ran a 2:23:24 — that's a three-minute personal best, and it landed her a 10th-place finish in the women's field. In this conversation, Sara breaks down everything from before, during, and after the race. SPONSORS: UCAN: Click here to get a FREE UCAN energy bar sample pack (you'll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALIUCAN for 20% off your next UCAN order. Tracksmith: New customers, use code ALINEW for $15 off your first Tracksmith order over $75. Returning customers, use code ALIGIVE for free shipping, plus a portion of the proceeds from your order will be donated to Moms Demand Action. FOLLOW SARA @smevaughn Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!

3 Marras 20231h 5min

"I love the chaos. That's where I find the calm." After a year and a half filled with injuries, setbacks, and struggles, Olympic bronze medalist Molly Seidel made her grand return to the marathon — and crushed it. Molly ran the Chicago Marathon in a personal best time of 2:23:07, finishing eighth overall and as the second American woman of the day. In this episode, she talks about the comeback, about race day, about having something to prove, and about a major weight being lifted. (For more, check out Molly's Chicago Marathon recap on YouTube.) SPONSORS: UCAN: Click here to get a FREE UCAN energy bar sample pack (coming soon! you'll just pay the cost of shipping!), and use code ALIUCAN for 20% off your next UCAN order. The Eugene Marathon: Register for the Eugene Marathon (April 28, 2024) and save $10 with code ONTHERUN. What you'll get on this episode: "Molly seems really good!" (2:30) On expectations (4:00) Molly shares her goals for the Chicago Marathon (6:30) Molly's favorite moment from the weekend (7:20) On running with pacer Rory Linkletter — and running with pacers in general vs. all-out racing (12:45) How Molly sees American distance women on the world stage (15:00) The importance of the boyfriend/coach relationship (19:15) On pre-race commitments, and how Molly has learned to manage her time and energy leading up to big races (21:30) How Molly was feeling on race morning (27:15) Molly breaks down her race at the Chicago Marathon (39:15) Molly talks about when the race started to feel hard (44:30) How Molly felt after crossing the finish line, and how she feels now (53:50) Molly's mindset approaching the 2024 Olympic Marathon Trials (56:45) "I think that is just my brain trying to be toxic" (59:50) What Molly's excited about right now (1:06:30) Molly on the Ali on the Run Show: On Returning to Racing in 2023, January 2023 Everything You Need to Know About the New York City Marathon, October 2022 Girl Talk with Molly Seidel & Anoush Arakelian, February 2022 LIVE with Molly Seidel, Olympic Bronze Medalist, August 2021 Molly & Izzy Seidel, March 2021 FOLLOW MOLLY @bygolly.molly Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!

24 Loka 20231h 12min

"Pressure comes when things are going well." The American Record Holder and the Irishman return! Today on the Ali on the Run Show, Emily Sisson and Shane Quinn are here to talk about their respective experiences at the 2023 Chicago Marathon, where Emily ran a 2:22:09, finished seventh, and was the top American woman of the day — and Shane ate omelettes. While this didn't end up being the race Emily trained, hoped, and planned for — that darn side stitch! — both Emily and Shane agree that this was ultimately a good day. They share their top moments and memories from the weekend (spoiler: Rivers), talk about what's next (vacation, and then the 2024 Olympic Marathon Trials!), and offer their thoughts on American distance women vs. the world. (For more LOLs, make sure you listen to this episode with Shane and Tony D'Amato.) SPONSOR: New Balance. Click here to shop New Balance's latest releases for the season. (The SuperComp Trainer is my favorite shoe!) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!

20 Loka 20231h 9min

"This is just fun to me. We put so much pressure on the outcome of these races. We want to prove ourselves, prove we can run a certain time, and I understand all those feelings. But I just think if you truly love running and love to train, the goal race is a celebration of that." Everyone's favorite graham cracker-loving sports dietitian returns to the Ali on the Run Show today — this time, as a 2:49 marathoner! In this conversation, Meghann Featherstun, owner of Featherstone Nutrition, talks about running a personal best at the Berlin Marathon, just days after her 40th birthday. She talks about the big feelings she was feeling around that 40th birthday, about her approach to training and racing (she's coached by former Ali on the Run Show guest Meaghan Murray), and about "giving it everything she has and hoping it's enough." (Check out Meghann's previous episodes here and here.) SPONSORS: Vacation Races: Click here and use code ONTHERUN200 for $200 off any Global Adventures trip, or code ONTHERUN15 for 15% off any half marathon or ultra marathon registration. UCAN: Click here to get a FREE UCAN energy bar sample pack (you'll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALIUCAN for 20% off your next UCAN order. What you'll get on this episode: "My marathon time is the least interesting thing about me" — Is that still true? (2:25) Was Berlin a dream day? (3:55) Meghann's advice for dealing with a mid-race side stitch or cramp (6:50) What did it take to become a 2:49 marathoner? (9:30) How Meghann was feeling heading into race day (17:50) Meghann's tips for how to enjoy traveling for a marathon and run your best race (21:35) On turning 40 (23:55) How Meghann was feeling on race morning (28:00) Meghann recaps her race at the 2023 Berlin Marathon (35:30) Meghann's approach to running a sub-2:50 marathon (45:50) Is running easier for faster people? (49:55) How Meghann celebrated her new PR (52:00) Meghann recaps her trip to Chicago (55:45) Meghann's goals for the 2023 New York City Marathon (58:30) What one thing can runners add to their lives to have the greatest impact on their running? (1:02:30) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!

19 Loka 20231h 8min

"So much can happen in those last few miles." It was a good day in Chicago for Des Linden: Not only did she run 2:27:35 to break the American Masters Marathon Record (previously held by Deena Kastor) by 12 seconds, she also had her puppy, Rivers, there for all the action. In this conversation — Des's 10th appearance on the Ali on the Run Show! — the 2018 Boston Marathon champion and two-time Olympian recaps her weekend at the 2023 Chicago Marathon, including the highs (Rivers), the lows (marathon math), the stories from the elite athlete technical meeting, and, of course, some thoughts on the forthcoming Emily in Paris Season 4. SPONSORS: Tracksmith: New customers, use code ALINEW for $15 off your first Tracksmith order over $75. Returning customers, use code ALIGIVE for free shipping, plus a portion of the proceeds from your order will be donated to Moms Demand Action. Vacation Races: Click here and use code ONTHERUN200 for $200 off any Global Adventures trip, or code ONTHERUN15 for 15% off any half marathon or ultra marathon registration. What you'll get on this episode: Deep thoughts and hot takes on Emily in Paris Season 4 (2:40) All about Rivers (10:45) Des's decision to go for the American masters marathon record (18:05) Des reflects on her training, and how she was feeling heading into the race (26:35) Chicago vs. NYC vs. Boston (30:45) All about the elite athlete technical meeting in Chicago (35:15) On Ryan's role during marathon weekends (39:40) What race morning is like for Des (42:15) The race plan and pace plan (47:50) Des breaks down how the race went (51:00) Des talks about when the race started to get hard (1:00:05) Hindsight: what Des would've done differently at this year's Chicago Marathon (1:06:25) What's next for Des — on the trails, at the New York City Marathon, and beyond (1:14:00) FOLLOW DES @des_linden Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!

17 Loka 20231h 20min