14. My 10 Favorite Races

"I don't think I would've done it if Grace hadn't. I remember saying two things: One, 'The data says you can do it.' And two, thinking about Grace." Jenny Grimshaw and Grace Keller have only been friends for a few years, but in that time, they've helped each other dream bigger and chase down exciting running goals. Their first endeavor together: to qualify for the 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials. On this episode, Jenny and Grace talk about meeting when they were both living, working, and running in New York City, and share how they're now making a long-distance friendship work. (Jenny lives in San Francisco with her husband and their new baby, Tate, and she works for Glossier. Grace and her husband, a professional baseball player, live in Charlottesville, VA, where she works in the finance and investment banking industry.) Their friendship is a special one that's rooted in their unwavering support and admiration for one another. (Be prepared to shed a tear or two when Grace talks about what she wrote in her journal after Jenny raced that California International Marathon.) SPONSOR: Tracksmith. Click here and use code ALI22 to get free shipping. Plus, Tracksmith will donate 5% of your purchase proceeds to the Brave Like Gabe Foundation. What you'll get on this episode: How Grace and Jenny met (5:25) How Grace and Jenny became friends (9:45) On training to qualify for the Olympic Marathon Trials (14:30) Reflecting on Grace's Philadelphia Marathon in 2019, when she qualified for the Olympic Trials (22:00) Looking back on Jenny's CIM race in 2019, when she qualified for the Olympic Trials (31:45) What it was like getting to run the Olympic Marathon Trials together (35:15) How Jenny and Grace got so close (48:15) Why Jenny and Grace's recent visit in San Francisco was so powerful and important (51:30) What's next on the run for Jenny and Grace (58:00) Jenny and Grace's proudest moments in their friendship (1:02:20) Check out: Jenny Donnelly on Episode 215 of the Ali on the Run Show Jenny & Judi Donnelly on Episode 193 of the Ali on the Run Show Take the Bridge Follow Jenny: Instagram @jenny_gshaw Follow Grace: Instagram @gracebkeller Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Blog Strava 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!

15 Mars 20221h 23min

"These women are stone-cold killers on the track, so you're just like, 'I can't believe you feel that way!' But it's really helpful for anyone who's dealing with that to know, 'Hey, these women had to overcome that.' It was hurting their performance for a while and they had to figure out a way." Molly Huddle and Sara Slattery are incredible runners, incredible women, wonderful role models, and now, they can officially say they are published authors. Today, professional runner Molly Huddle and former pro Sara Slattery are here to talk all about their new book, How She Did It. Consider this book the ultimate roadmap for female distance runners. It includes advice from experts, plus stories, interviews, and profiles from 50 legendary women in the sport (many of whom you know, love, and have heard right here on the Ali on the Run Show). In this conversation, Molly and Sara talk about the inspiration for the book, how it actually came to be, and how they tackled the difficult task of which stories to include in the book. Plus, they talk about their friendship, Sara talks about being the head men's and women's cross-country coach at Grand Canyon University (she coaches one of Sara and Ryan Hall's daughters!), and Molly offers a pregnancy update (she's due at the end of April!). SPONSOR: The WineShine Half Marathon — Register today for the inaugural event, happening July 16, 2022, and use code ONTHERUN15 to get $15 off your registration. See you in Napa! What you'll get on this episode: How Molly and Sara met (4:55) Where the idea for "How She Did It" came from (8:00) What adult runners can take from this book (12:30) The process of getting a book published (14:50) How Sara and Molly decided who to include in the book (18:50) How do you know when you've made it? (23:40) The stories Molly and Sara knew needed to be in the book (27:20) The biggest surprises from the book (36:20) What it's like coaching Sara and Ryan Hall's daughter (44:00) The personal reflections inspired by the book (46:45) On taking the mental side of training seriously (50:00) The women Molly and Sara are excited about right now (55:45) How do we not feel discouraged by doping in the sport? (58:30) Molly and Sara's advice for longevity — and unlimited PRs — in the sport (1:02:40) Molly offers a pregnancy update (1:07:20) Check out: How She Did It Molly Huddle on Episode 51 of the Ali on the Run Show Molly Huddle on Episode 66 of the Ali on the Run Show Molly Huddle on Episode 259 of the Ali on the Run Show Molly Huddle on Episode 391 of the Ali on the Run Show Follow Molly: Instagram @mollyhuddle Twitter @mollyhuddle Website Follow Sara: Instagram @saraslattery Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Blog Strava Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify SoundCloud Overcast Stitcher Google Play 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!

14 Mars 20221h 12min

"I found myself when I found running." Stephanie Roth Goldberg is a psychotherapist, licensed clinical social worker, and certified eating disorder specialist in New York City. And when she offers a listening ear and advice for her clients, she's able to do that as both a trained professional and as someone who personally has been through it. In this conversation, Stephanie shares her experiences with substance abuse and addiction and disordered eating as a teen and young adult. She talks about going to rehab for the first time at 14 years old, and about how she ultimately found recovery. And she talks about finding running — and finding herself in the process. In addition to sharing her story on this episode, Stephanie — who is an an Ironman and mom of two living in Montclair, NJ — offers advice about developing a healthy relationship with exercise, dealing with anxiety, and building a mental wellness toolbox (or Caboodle). SPONSOR: New Balance — Go to newbalance.com/beyondtherun to learn more about how New Balance is supporting the conversations around mental wellness in running. (And check out my current favorite jacket, joggers, and long-sleeve shirts.) What you'll get on this episode: What Stephanie was like as a teenager, and her experiences with substance abuse and an eating disorder (6:00) How Stephanie found running (24:00) How Stephanie's relationship with running has evolved, and whether that relationship has always been healthy (31:30) How do you know if your relationship with running is healthy? (35:45) On triggers (40:30) Intuitive eating 101 (41:45) How Stephanie became an Ironman (44:10) What running looks like for Stephanie right now (50:30) How to deal when "something's gotta give" (55:00) Stephanie's favorite form of self-care (1:01:30) For more, check out: Rachel Wyman on Episode 281 of the Ali on the Run Show Rachel Wyman on Episode 166 of the Ali on the Run Show Follow Stephanie: Instagram @embodiedpsychotherapist Website Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Blog Strava Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify SoundCloud Overcast Stitcher Google Play 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!

11 Mars 20221h 8min

"I was a complete mess. I was so emotional about it, so excited, so just…relieved to have come in, having a lot of momentum, knowing this was a possibility, and then completing a mission." Olivia Baker is on fire. The professional runner for Atlanta Track Club Elite just competed at the USATF Indoor Track & Field Championships where she finished second in the 800m, officially making her first senior world championship team. She'll head to Serbia later this month to represent Team USA at Indoor World Championships. In this conversation, Olivia reflects on the road to Team USA, including dealing with disappointment after last summer's U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials, weighing the decision of whether or not to attend medical school, and ultimately joining Atlanta Track Club Elite instead. She gushes about her teammates, talks about the tough times and low moments, and shares her confidence journey. Plus, commentating, book clubs, chocolate milkshakes, and more. SPONSORS: Shokz — Use code OTR15 for 15% off wireless headphones. St. Jude Rock 'n' Roll Nashville — Use code ONTHERUN10 for $10 off your registration for this year's races, taking place April 23–24. What you'll get on this episode: How it feels to be representing Team USA, and what the start line felt like at USATF Indoor Track & Field Championships (4:50) On knowing when it's time to kick (6:45) That finish line feeling (10:15) Did this feel like the "more" Olivia wanted two years ago? (14:15) Olivia's relationship with Ajeé Wilson (14:50) What Olivia's training will look like between now and World Championships in Serbia, and what the travel there is expected to be like (18:45) The impact Olivia's coaches and teammates have had on her (25:30) What Young Olivia was like, learning to get over being "obsessively afraid of racing," and how she's learned to deal with disappointment (35:45) Olivia's decision not to attend medical school last year (40:45) Why Olivia joined Atlanta Track Club Elite (45:30) On confidence, commentating, and book clubs (51:00) For more, check out: Allie Wilson on Episode 469 of the Ali on the Run Show "Dear Younger Me," by Olivia Baker for MileSplit A Beautiful Work in Progress by Mirna Valerio Grit by Angela Duckworth Let's Get Physical by Danielle Friedman Running For My Life by Lopez Lomong The Power by Naomi Alderman Tom Holland on Lip Sync Battle Follow Olivia: Instagram @obaker64 Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Blog Strava 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!

10 Mars 20221h 7min

"We have all become the women we are today because of other women." —Emma Bates It was a great privilege to get to host this virtual live show on International Women's Day with three UCAN-sponsored professional athletes: Sara Hall, Emily Sisson, and Emma Bates. All three of these women were fresh off three different races — the Tokyo Marathon for Sara, a win at the Gate River Run 15K for Emily, and The TEN on the track for Emma — so in addition to recapping their recent race experiences, we also talked about the power of women in sports. Sara, Emily, and Emma talk about the women who have pushed and inspired them in their respective careers, they talk about who they love racing against, and they talk about confidence on and off the roads. SPONSOR: UCAN — Go to ucan.co/ali and use code ALI for 20% off your next UCAN order. For more, check out: Sara Hall on Episode 459 of the Ali on the Run Show Sara Hall on Episode 321 of the Ali on the Run Show Sara Hall on Episode 300 of the Ali on the Run Show Sara and Ryan Hall on Episode 144 of the Ali on the Run Show Emily Sisson & Shane Quinn on Episode 479 of the Ali on the Run Show Emily Sisson on Episode 394 of the Ali on the Run Show Emily Sisson on Episode 234 of the Ali on the Run Show Emily Sisson on Episode 169 of the Ali on the Run Show Emma Bates on Episode 444 of the Ali on the Run Show Follow Emma: Instagram @emmajanelbates Twitter @emmajbates Follow Emily: Instagram @em_sisson_ Twitter @em_sisson Follow Sara: Instagram @sarahall3 Twitter @sarahall3 Facebook Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Blog Strava Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify SoundCloud Overcast Stitcher Google Play 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 Mars 20221h 9min

"We're track and field's biggest hype people, and we want to share the joy of the sport with as many people as possible." You'll be hard-pressed to find anyone who loves track and field more than the dynamic duo ("the greatest bromance in track and field") of Chris Chavez and Kyle Merber. This week, we're turning our Friendship Fest attention to the guys. Chris is the founder of Citius Mag, host of the Citius Mag podcast, former Sports Illustrated journalist, director of the Magic Boost program, and one of the nicest, hardest-working people in the industry. Kyle is a former professional runner (a 3:52 miler! he won the Millrose Games mile as a high schooler!) who retired in 2020, and now works full-time for American Express while also managing The Lap Count newsletter and navigating life as a new dad. Chris and Kyle started as friends (you'll get that full story in this episode), and now work together as collaborators and track and field commentators. In this conversation, they share their enthusiasm for the sport, talk about what it's like when they run together (it's more fun for one of them than it is for the other), and share their big dreams for the future. SPONSOR: Tracksmith. Click here and use code ALI22 to get free shipping. Plus, Tracksmith will donate 5% of your purchase proceeds to the Brave Like Gabe Foundation. What you'll get on this episode: Chris and Kyle recall their first meeting (7:00) Why Kyle wanted Chris to help tell his retirement story (11:50) How Chris and Kyle are working together right now (14:25) Chris and Kyle, track and field commentators (22:45) What to expect from Chris and Kyle this summer (33:15) On running together (35:15) What Chris and Kyle are excited about in running right now (37:40) Chris and Kyle share the moments when they were especially proud of each other (44:00) Check out: Chris Chavez on Episode 262 of the Ali on the Run Show Trials of Miles The Real Maine documentary Citius Mag podcast: Kyle Merber Exit Interview and The Importance of Sharing the Athlete Story The Magic Boost program Follow Chris: Instagram @chris_j_chavez Twitter @chrischavez Citius Mag Follow Kyle: Instagram @kylemerber Twitter @TheRealMerb Subscribe to The Lap Count Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Blog Strava Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify SoundCloud Overcast Stitcher Google Play 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!

8 Mars 20221h 5min

"It could be two o'clock in the afternoon and the sun's beating down on us, and I'm just smiling. I'm gritting my teeth through the afternoon sun, and still believing I can push through it." On February 18, renowned ultra runner Camille Herron made history — again. The queen of the ultra scene ran and won the USATF 100-Mile Road Championships in Henderson, NV, and not only won the race outright (the first male finisher was half an hour behind her), she broke her own 100-mile world record by 89 seconds, finishing in 12 hours 41 minutes and 11 seconds. That's a 7:36 per mile pace on an 85-lap course. On this episode, Camille (who turned 40 on Christmas) talks all about that race, including how she prepped for it, her goals going into the race, and how she has tweaked her training and lifestyle habits in order to "age like a fine wine," she says. Plus, how she got into running and ultras, and where her always-happy demeanor came from. SPONSORS: Shokz — Use code OTR15 for 15% off wireless headphones. St. Jude Rock 'n' Roll Nashville — Use code ONTHERUN10 for $10 off your registration for this year's races, taking place April 23–24. What you'll get on this episode: How Camille's feeling since running the USATF 100-Mile Road Championship (4:05) What Young Camille was like, and how she found and fell in love with running (6:25) Reflecting on the USATF 100-Mile Road Championship, and what Camille's goals were going into the race (14:00) What Camille's training is like (18:25) Why Camille started working with a registered dietitian (23:50) The lifestyle choices Camille has made recently so she can perform at her best (32:45) All about the 85-lap 100-Mile Road Championship course, and how Camille broke it down mentally (36:35) How Camille was feeling at the start line (44:30) The pressure of being Camille Herron (47:00) How Camille felt during the first half of the race (49:25) How Camille pushed through the "dark parts" of the race (55:00) That finish line feeling (59:30) How Camille celebrated (1:05:00) Camille's advice for the ultra-curious (1:08:00) For more, check out: Camille Herron in the New York Times Follow Camille: Instagram @runcamille Twitter @runcamille Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Blog Strava Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify SoundCloud Overcast Stitcher Google Play 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 Mars 20221h 18min

"When I met Aisha, I was like, 'Oh, we're gonna be friends forever.'" Emily Infeld and Aisha Praught Leer are professional runners and Olympians, and despite never sharing a coach, team, or hometown, they have the type of friendship that transcends all of that. On this episode, Aisha and Emily talk about how they met, share their first impressions of each other, and talk about how they bonded long-distance in the early days of their professional careers. We get some big life updates: Emily officially announces who she's being coached by since leaving the Bowerman Track Club, and Aisha talks about how her return to running has been going since having surgery to repair her torn meniscus after last year's Tokyo Olympics. Plus, LOL-worthy stories about Emily behind the wheel, Aisha in the pool, and so much more. SPONSOR: Tracksmith. Click here and use code ALI22 to get free shipping. Plus, Tracksmith will donate 5% of your purchase proceeds to the Brave Like Gabe Foundation. What you'll get on this episode: When and how Emily and Aisha met (6:00) Emily and Aisha recall their first impressions of each other, and talk about how their friendship progressed (10:55) The time Emily taught Aisha how to swim — kind of (18:00) On running together and making a long-distance friendship work (19:40) How Emily and Aisha are alike, and how they're different (26:00) What Emily and Aisha talk about, and what they're each like when the other is racing (38:00) What's new with Aisha (43:00) What's new with Emily (52:10) Emily and Aisha talk about moments when they've felt especially proud of each other (1:04:20) For more, check out: Emily Infeld on Episode 400 of the Ali on the Run Show Aisha Praught Leer on Episode 462 of the Ali on the Run Show Aisha Praught Leer on Episode 415 of the Ali on the Run Show Aisha Praught & Will Leer on Episode 204 of the Ali on the Run Show Aisha Praught Leer on Episode 197 of the Ali on the Run Show Follow Emily: Instagram @emilyinfeld Twitter @emily_infeld Follow Aisha: Instagram @aishapraughtleer Twitter @aishapraught Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Blog Strava Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify SoundCloud Overcast Stitcher Google Play 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!

1 Mars 20221h 15min