776. The 2025 State of the Ali on the Run Show

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 after pregnancy. On this episode, Abby explains what exactly that means, why it’s so important — and often overlooked — and what women need to understand about returning to exercise after pregnancy. (Because spoiler, it’s a lot more in depth than just waiting six weeks after birth and then jumping back in.) As someone who isn’t pregnant, has never been pregnant, and has no children, I had loads of questions for Abby, and she was game to answer all of them. She even walked me through the proper way to do kegel exercises! But this episode isn’t just about pelvic floors. Abby and I also talk about her history with Ulcerative Colitis (we’re IBD sisters!), her relationship with running before, during, and after her own pregnancies, and what it’s like being an entrepreneur and mom of two. Stuff We Mention on this Episode: 16 Handles: http://16handles.com/ Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation: http://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/ Brian Bosworth: http://nyulangone.org/doctors/1881643849/brian-p-bosworth Canasa: http://www.canasa.com/ Remicade: https://www.remicade.com/ Kara Goucher: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2017/10/25/ali-run-show-episode-43-kara-goucher/ TCS New York City Marathon: https://www.tcsnycmarathon.org/ Hamptons Marathon: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2011/09/25/i-am-a-marathoner-the-official-hamptons-marathon-recap/ Bank of America Chicago Marathon: https://www.chicagomarathon.com/ Elvie: https://www.elvie.com/ Goop: https://goop.com/ Hillstone: http://hillstonerestaurant.com/ River to Sea Relay: https://www.r2crelay.com/ Follow Abby & Reform Physical Therapy: Instagram @reformptnyc: https://www.instagram.com/reformptnyc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reformptnyc/ Twitter @reformptnyc: https://twitter.com/ReformPTNYC Website: https://reformptnyc.com Email: abby@reformptnyc.com Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1: https://www.instagram.com/aliontherun1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aliontherun/ Twitter @aliontherun1: https://twitter.com/aliontherun1 Blog: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/ Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/13333410 Thank you for listening to and supporting the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on iTunes. Spread the run love!

7 Dec 201759min

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 the “oh shit” and “oh no” moments that led her to create Oiselle, and talks about why it’s so important to her that she and her company empower women. She talks about Oiselle’s decision to start sponsoring professional athletes, including Kate Grace, Lauren Fleshman, and Kara Goucher, and shares the career opportunity that gave her a pit in her stomach and made her “want to throw up.” She also opens up about some of Oiselle’s more controversial moments like “LogoGate,” her opinion of “The Swoosh” (that’s Nike, of course), and her take on the state of influencer marketing. Stuff We Mention on this Episode: Oiselle: https://www.oiselle.com/ Episode 43 of the Ali on the Run Show with Kara Goucher: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2017/10/25/ali-run-show-episode-43-kara-goucher/ University of Oregon: https://uoregon.edu/ Lauren Fleshman: http://asklaurenfleshman.com/ Bob Lesko: https://twitter.com/boblesko?lang=en Sarah Lesko: http://www.oiselle.com/blog/author/dr-lesko Emily “Sweaty” Halnon: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2017/03/01/episode-1-ultramarathoner-emily-halnon/ Sarah “Once Upon a Lime” Conklin: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2017/03/09/episode-9-sarah-conklin-337-marathoner-picky-bars-employee/ Meggie Smith: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2017/05/11/ali-run-show-episode-27-meggie-smith-md-chief-resident-ob-gyn-nyu-langone-medical-center/ Oiselle Volée: https://www.oiselle.com/athletes/volee New York Road Runners: http://www.nyrr.org/ Kate Grace: https://www.instagram.com/fastkate/?hl=en New York City Marathon: https://www.tcsnycmarathon.org/ Oiselle Flyte Tank: http://www.oiselle.com/shop/flyte-collection/flyte-tank Oiselle Roga Shorts: http://www.oiselle.com/shop/roga-running-shorts/roga-short Follow Sally: Instagram @oiselle_sally: https://www.instagram.com/oiselle_sally/ Twitter @oiselle_sally: https://twitter.com/oiselle_sally Blog: http://www.oiselle.com/blog Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1: https://www.instagram.com/aliontherun1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aliontherun/ Twitter @aliontherun1: https://twitter.com/aliontherun1 Blog: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/ Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/13333410 Thank you for listening to and supporting the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on iTunes. Spread the run love!

30 Nov 201751min

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 were vastly dissimilar. I ran the Prospect Park Track Club Turkey Trot in Brooklyn, NY, in a respectable 38:41—a 7:44 minute per mile pace. Meanwhile, in Rhode Island, Brian was racing the Newport Pie Run. Here’s a dramatic retelling of how his race went, plus a very special Thanksgiving-themed Sprint to the Finish. (This episode was basically sponsored by three Abita Brewing Company beers and two shots of Patron—all for Brian.) Have a very Happy Thanksgiving! Stuff We Mention on the Show: Brian on Episode 2 of the Ali on the Run Show: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2017/03/01/episode-2-brian-cristiano-married-someone-crohns-disease/ Brian on Episode 17 of the Ali on the Run Show: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2017/04/06/ali-on-the-run-show-episode-17-brian-cristiano/ Newport Pie Run: https://raceroster.com/events/2017/13663/32nd-annual-pie-run Prospect Park Track Club Turkey Trot: http://pptc.org/turkey/ Meet Brian: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2011/09/28/meet-my-handsome-friend/ Our engagement story: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2014/12/08/are-you-serious/ Mystery Science Theater 3000: http://www.mst3k.com/ Ugg slippers: https://www.ugg.com/womens-slippers/dakota/5612.html?dwvar_5612_color=CHE#start=6&cgid=womens-slippers Orangetheory Fitness: https://www.orangetheoryfitness.com/ Follow Brian: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boldceo/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boldceo/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/boldceo Growing BOLD: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc0OV-7Bct-i1h_7a7pXA-A BOLD Worldwide: http://www.boldworldwide.com/ Follow Ali: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aliontherun1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/aliontherun1 Blog: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/ Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/13333410 Thank you for listening to and supporting the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on iTunes. Spread the run love!

22 Nov 201734min

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 did Allie nab a 26-minute personal best time that day, she was also the fifth place overall finisher. Not bad for a self-coached, unsponsored runner from Buffalo, NY! On this episode, Allie talks about every aspect of her groundbreaking race, from the injury that almost kept her from lining up at the start — but that ultimately led to the strong race she had — to her mental state before, during, and immediately after the race. She explains how what was once her greatest fear — running the race alone — ended up being the greatest gift, and breaks down how she managed to negative split a tough course, passing a handful of runners in that final 10K. Allie talks about how — and why! — she set the world record for the fastest indoor marathon last year (that’s 211 loops around a 200-meter indoor track, by the way), and opens up about the tremendous and tragic losses she and her family have faced over the years, including the death of her sister. Then, Allie talks about her struggles with body image, and offers up her advice for women going through similar experiences, as well as what she wishes all female runners understood. And then, of course, she talks about the question everyone’s asking: What’s next for Allie Kieffer? Stuff We Mention on this Episode: Ed Hartman: https://www.instagram.com/hartdoggy/ Miami Marathon: http://www.themiamimarathon.com/ New York City Marathon: https://www.tcsnycmarathon.org/ Shalane Flanagan: https://www.instagram.com/shalaneflanagan/ Beverly Ramos: http://www.nyrr.org/media-center/pro-profiles/beverly-ramos New York Athletic Club (NYAC): https://www.nyac.org/ New York Road Runners: http://www.nyrr.org/ Runner’s World story: https://www.runnersworld.com/new-york-city-marathon/allie-kieffers-great-performance-at-the-new-york-city-marathon Wake Forest University: http://admissions.wfu.edu/ Arizona State University: https://www.asu.edu/ Chasing Excellence: A Story About Building the World's Fittest Athletes by Ben Bergeron: https://www.amazon.com/Chasing-Excellence-Building-Fittest-Athletes/dp/1619617285 The Armory Track: http://www.armorytrack.com/ Forks Over Knives: https://www.forksoverknives.com/ The China Study: https://www.amazon.com/China-Study-Comprehensive-Nutrition-Implications/dp/1932100660 Shameless on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/70184207 The Blacklist: https://www.nbc.com/the-blacklist Tour Du Mont Blanc: http://www.nationalgeographicexpeditions.com/triptypes/activeadventures?mrkgcl=528&mrkgadid=302069297&rkg_id=h-6963bde087c5b95f99ad96910d1ec2bc_t-1510769775&adpos=1t2&creative=153838836874&device=c&matchtype=b&network=g&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc (UTMB): http://utmbmontblanc.com/en/ Hilary’s Spicy Veggie Sausage: https://www.hilaryseatwell.com/products/spicy-veggie-sausage/ Emma Coburn: https://www.instagram.com/emmacoburn/ Rich Roll: http://www.richroll.com/ Eliud Kipchoge: https://www.runnersworld.com/eliud-kipchoge Follow Allie: Instagram @kiefferallie: https://www.instagram.com/kiefferallie/ Twitter @alliekieffer: https://twitter.com/AllieKieffer Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1: https://www.instagram.com/aliontherun1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aliontherun/ Twitter @aliontherun1: https://twitter.com/aliontherun1 Blog: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/ Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/13333410 Thank you for listening to and supporting the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on iTunes. Spread the run love!

16 Nov 201759min

Today, the Ali on the Run Show is going Gibbler! I am so excited to welcome Andrea Barber — best known as Full House’s wacky next-door neighbor Kimmy Gibbler — to the show. On this episode, Andrea dishes about all things Full House — including her favorite Kimmy moment, and yes, what John Stamos is really like. She opens up about what it was like growing up in Hollywood, what happened on the Full House set when the cameras weren’t rolling, and how she spent the 20 years between Full House’s finale and the resurgence of the Tanner family on Netflix’s spinoff Fuller House. (Spoiler: She got a college degree, a master’s degree, interned at the United Nations, and had two kids. NBD.) She also shares why she hates red carpets, and gets super honest about her history with anxiety and depression, and the postpartum depression she experienced after giving birth to her daughter. Today, Andrea lives in Orange County, CA, with her two kids (ages 13 and 10), and she’s a runner! She started running five years ago as a way to help manage her mental health, and she’s been hooked ever since. (Raise your hand if you can relate!) Stuff We Mention on this Episode: Stephanie Tanner Motown Philly routine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLaSH7o986M Fuller House on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/80051137 Whittier College: https://www.whittier.edu/ University of York: https://www.york.ac.uk/ Tinker Bell Half Marathon: https://www.rundisney.com/results/tinker-bell-half-marathon/2017/ Couch to 5K: http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/ Beach Cities Challenge: http://www.ocmarathon.com/for-runners/running/beach-cities-challenge.aspx Surf City Half Marathon: https://www.motivrunning.com/run-surf-city/ Long Beach Half Marathon: https://www.motivrunning.com/run-longbeach/ OC Half Marathon: http://www.ocmarathon.com/ Reebok Ragnar Napa Valley: https://www.runragnar.com/event-detail/relay/napavalley#! My Ragnar Relay Adirondacks Recap: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2014/10/07/ragnar-relay-adirondacks-recap/ Candace Cameron Bure: https://www.instagram.com/candacecbure/?hl=en Saucony: http://www.saucony.com/en/home Leaving Time by Jodi Picoult: https://www.jodipicoult.com/leaving-time.html In-N-Out Burger: http://www.in-n-out.com/ Lauren Fleshman: https://www.instagram.com/fleshmanflyer/?hl=en Chris Heuisler: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2017/11/04/ali-run-show-episode-44-chris-heuislers-embarrassing-running-moment/ Kara Goucher: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2017/10/25/ali-run-show-episode-43-kara-goucher/ Andrea’s boyfriend @pointonemiles on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pointonemiles Geico Rock ‘N’ Roll Las Vegas: http://www.runrocknroll.com/las-vegas/ Follow Andrea: Instagram @andreabarber: https://www.instagram.com/andreabarber/ Twitter @andreabarber: https://twitter.com/andreabarber Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1: https://www.instagram.com/aliontherun1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aliontherun/ Twitter @aliontherun1: https://twitter.com/aliontherun1 Blog: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/ Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/13333410 Thank you for listening to and supporting the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on iTunes. Spread the run love!

9 Nov 201758min

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 story. Enjoy! Listen to more from Chris on Episode 6 of the Ali on the Run Show: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2017/03/01/episode-6-chris-heuisler-national-run-concierge-westin-hotels-resorts/

4 Nov 20178min

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 husband, Adam, and their 7-year-old son, Colt (plus their cat, Ellie, and their rescue pup, Freya), and we chatted as she was fresh off her annual Podium Retreat, which sold out in just 36 hours! On this episode, Kara talks about why the Podium Retreat is her proudest accomplishment, and opens up about the most defining—and most discouraging—moments of her running career. She talks about her decision to leave a 12-year Nike contract and sign with Oiselle, and very openly discusses what made her decide to become an outspoken advocate for clean sport. She shares how she feels about being called an “anti-doping whistle blower” and what it was like getting backlash and hate mail after coming forward with her allegations about her former team and coach. Plus, Kara talks about coming in fourth place at last year’s Olympic Trials, how she finally forgave herself for not making the Olympic team, and what she regrets about running after pregnancy. Stuff We Mention on this Episode: Oiselle: https://www.oiselle.com/ Kara Goucher’s Podium Retreat: http://www.karagoucher.com/ Oprah Winfrey interviews Lance Armstrong: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jtDH-10m2s U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA): https://www.usada.org/ Nike Oregon Project: https://nikeoregonproject.com/ BBC: Alberto Salazar and the Nike Oregon Project: http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-32883946 Clean Sport Collective: http://cleansport.org/ Sally Bergesen: http://www.oiselle.com/blog/author/sally-bergesen The Oiselle Kara Collection: http://www.oiselle.com/shop/kara-goucher-collection New York City Marathon: https://www.tcsnycmarathon.org/ University of Colorado: http://www.cu.edu/ Running with the Buffaloes: https://www.amazon.com/Running-Buffaloes-Wetmore-University-Colorado/dp/0762773987 Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon: http://grandmasmarathon.com/our-races/garry-bjorklund-half-marathon/ Suzy Favor Hamilton: https://twitter.com/favorhamilton Paula Radcliffe: https://twitter.com/paulajradcliffe Joan Benoit Samuelson: https://www.runnersworld.com/masters/joan-benoit-samuelson-is-60-today-and-she-has-an-audacious-goal Follow Kara: Instagram @karagoucher: https://www.instagram.com/karagoucher/ Twitter @karagoucher: https://twitter.com/karagoucher Blog: http://www.karagoucher.com/blog/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoucher/ Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1: https://www.instagram.com/aliontherun1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aliontherun/ Twitter @aliontherun1: https://twitter.com/aliontherun1 Blog: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/ Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/13333410 Thank you for listening to and supporting the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on iTunes. Spread the run love!

26 Okt 201754min

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 and their Vizsla, Strider. Neely was born to be a runner—literally. She was born on Marathon Monday while her dad was running the Boston Marathon. (He ran a 2:16:40 and finished in 19th place, and went on to make the 1992 Olympic team and become a world championship medalist.) On this episode, Neely talks about what it was like growing up in a running family—including the time she joined her grandma for a Turkey Trot and out-kicked her when the finish line came into view! She also shares what it was like being home-schooled for most of her life, and opens up about how running went from something she did because her parents did it to something she really discovered for herself. Neely made her marathon debut at the 2016 Boston Marathon, where she ran a 2:35:00 and finished ninth (and was the first female American finisher), and followed it up with a 2:34:55 finish at the 2016 New York City Marathon, where she finished eighth. (If you’re gearing up to run the NYC Marathon in a few weeks, get ready to take notes: Neely offers her best tips for tackling the tough course!) Neely also opens up about how both she and her husband have Lyme Disease, and she talks about the challenges they’ve both faced with the unpredictable disease. She shares how she deals with injuries as a professional runner and how she stays mentally strong at every point in her training, and dishes out her best advice for the everyday runner. Stuff We Mention on this Episode: Shippensburg University: http://www.ship.edu/ Boston Marathon: http://www.baa.org/ Adidas: http://www.adidas.com/us/ Get Running: https://www.neelyruns.com/meet-the-coaches/ Bart Yasso: http://www.bartyasso.com/ IGeneX: https://www.igenex.com/ ElliptiGO: https://www.elliptigo.com/ Runner’s World cover story: https://www.runnersworld.com/runners-stories/young-american Competitor magazine cover story: http://running.competitor.com/2016/03/boston-marathon/neely-spence-gracey-takes-on-boston-in-marathon-debut_147289 New York City Marathon: https://www.tcsnycmarathon.org/ Rock ‘N’ Roll Arizona: http://www.runrocknroll.com/arizona/ Momentum Jewelry: https://momentumjewelry.com/ Iron Doggy Hands-Free Leash: https://irondoggy.com/ BolderBOULDER 10K: http://www.bolderboulder.com/ Gwen Jorgensen: https://www.instagram.com/gwenjorgensen/ ProForm 9000 treadmill: https://www.proform.com/treadmills/pro9000 Meb Keflezighi: https://marathonmeb.com/ Meb Keflezighi video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzL67lVbULE Follow Neely: Instagram @neelysgracey: https://www.instagram.com/neelysgracey/ Twitter @neelysgracey: https://twitter.com/neelysgracey Blog: https://www.neelyruns.com/blog/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neelyruns/ Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1: https://www.instagram.com/aliontherun1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aliontherun/ Twitter @aliontherun1: https://twitter.com/aliontherun1 Blog: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/ Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/13333410 Thank you for listening to and supporting the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on iTunes. Spread the run love!

19 Okt 201758min