96. LIVE at NYRR RunnerCon with Jenny Simpson, Emma Coburn, & Peter Ciaccia

Even if you don’t know her name, you definitely know her face! Candice Huffine is a well-known model, represented by IMG Models, with a seemingly never-ending resumé. She has appeared in the pages of Vogue, W, and Glamour (and on the cover of Vogue Italia), has walked the runways at New York Fashion Week in shows for Christian Siriano, Sophie Theallet, and Prabal Gurung, starred in DNCE’s “Cake by the Ocean” music video, is in Target’s latest TV commercial, and was featured in Lane Bryant’s highly publicized “I’m No Angel” and “Plus is Equal” campaigns. She was also the first plus-size model to appear in the Pirelli Calendar. Candice is also a runner! She ran her first half marathon, the New York City Half Marathon, in 2016, and will be running it again this year to celebrate her one-year racing anniversary. Last year, Candice launched the Project Start initiative on Instagram, encouraging new runners to band together and empower each other. In November 2016, she appeared on the cover of Women’s Running magazine. Candice grew up in Washington, D.C., but now lives in Brooklyn, NY, with her husband, Matt Powers, and their puppy, Jerry Brows. Apologies for Ellie barking in the background at the end. She really wanted to join the discussion about body image! Show Notes 3:30: United Airlines NYC Half: http://www.nyrr.org/races-and-events/2017/united-airlines-nyc-half 5:00: Color Me Rad 5K: http://www.colormerad.com/ 5:30: Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure: http://ww5.komen.org/findarace.aspx 5:50: November Project: http://november-project.com/ 6:00: Follow Candice’s Husband, Matt Powers: https://www.instagram.com/themattpowers/ 8:40: Project Start: http://womensrunning.competitor.com/2016/09/inspiration/project-start-5-runners-stories_65371 37:40: V Magazine editorial from 2010: https://models.com/v-magazine/v-size-2.html, 38:40: Italian Vogue cover: http://www.vogue.it/en/vogue-curvy/seen-in-vogue/2011/06/belle-vere, http://www.vogue.it/en/vogue-curvy/glam-and-curvy/2011/12/candice-huffine 39:50: Pirelli Calendar: http://nymag.com/thecut/2014/11/pirellis-first-plus-size-model-on-tokenism-candice-huffine.html, http://www.refinery29.com/2014/11/78178/pirelli-calendar-2015, http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/07/25/candice-huffine-pirelli-calendar_n_5620376.html 43:00: Women’s Running cover: http://nymag.com/thecut/2016/11/candice-huffine-on-the-runners-body-new-running-club.html 48:30: Project Start on FOX5: http://www.fox5ny.com/good-day/215494645-video 1:02:10: Adidas Boost: http://www.adidas.com/us/boost 1:02:30: ENELL sports bras: https://enell.com/ 1:06:45: Jerry Brows: https://www.instagram.com/jerrybrows/ 1:09:45: Candice’s running playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/candicehuffpow/playlist/6hAq7BKE0ygB6yHNmAaq55 Follow Candice: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candicehuffine/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/candicehuffine Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/13850897 Project Start: https://www.instagram.com/psyougotthis/ 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!

16 Mars 20171h 12min

On this episode, I share my roundup of the worst mistakes I’ve made since I started running in 2008. 10. Wearing the wrong size sports bra. My current favorite running bra is the Brooks UpLift Crossback: http://www.brooksrunning.com/en_us/uplift-crossback-sports-bra/300616472.030.html 9. Running that one time I had a fever. Ali on the Run post: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2012/03/09/i-ran-twice/ Follow Coach Cane: https://twitter.com/CityCoachMS 8. Not fully prioritizing my training. I’m happy to get the miles in, but I get really lazy when it comes to foam rolling, cross-training, and stepping up my nutrition game. 7. Getting way too emotionally invested in running and taking the hard runs hard. 2011 Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas Half Marathon recap: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2011/12/06/rock-n-roll-las-vegas-half-marathon-recap/ 6. Being a slave to my Garmin and obsessing over data. My GPS watch: https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/p/129397 “Why I Run Naked” for Fitness magazine: http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/run/why-i-run-naked-0/ 5. Not running with friends sooner! “14 Reasons to Embrace the Running Buddy” for Fitness magazine: http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/run/14-reasons-to-embrace-the-running-buddy-system/ 4. Getting caught in the comparison trap. 3. Running through pain. Finish Line Physical Therapy: http://finishlinept.com/ 2. Not taking enough rest days! “How I Learned to Love Rest Days” for Fitness magazine: http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/run/how-i-learned-to-love-rest-days/ 1. Forgetting to apply Body Glide. Body Glide: https://www.bodyglide.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!

14 Mars 201720min

Sarah Conklin is perhaps best known on the internet as the blogger behind “Once Upon a Lime.” She lives in Bend, OR, where she works for Picky Bars, the sports bar company founded by professional athletes Lauren Fleshman, Jesse Thomas, and Stephanie Bruce. Before that, she worked for Oiselle, the women’s athletic wear company, and was an avid marathoner. Now, after taking a bit of a break from the marathon distance, Sarah is back at it, training under Lauren Fleshman’s guidance. On this episode, we talked about everything from what a day in the life of a Picky Bars employee is like (bonus: it sometimes includes starting the day on the ski slopes) to failed Boston Qualifying attempts to getting a divorce in your twenties. Sarah was super open and honest, and offered up some great insights about relationships, growing up, and changing her perspective on running. Show Notes: Once Upon a Lime: https://oual.wordpress.com/ Picky Bars: https://pickybars.com/ Oiselle: http://www.oiselle.com/ 4:20: Emily Halnon on Episode 1 of the Ali on the Run Show: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2017/03/01/episode-1-ultramarathoner-emily-halnon/ 4:35: Rock n Roll Las Vegas Half Marathon recap: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2011/12/06/rock-n-roll-las-vegas-half-marathon-recap/ 11:10: Follow Lauren Fleshman: http://asklaurenfleshman.com/ 13:00: Elyse Kopecky: http://www.indulgentnourishment.com/ 19:30: Sarah’s post about her divorce: https://oual.wordpress.com/2015/07/03/growing-up-and-apart/ 29:30: Fleshman and the Mid-Packer: https://pickybars.com/the-scoop/fleshman-mid-packer/ 29:30: Cleveland Marathon: http://www.clevelandmarathon.com/ 49:15: Sarah’s Ragnar SoCal Relay recap: https://oual.wordpress.com/tag/ragnar-socal/ Follow Sarah: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahoual/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SarahOUaL Blog: https://oual.wordpress.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!

9 Mars 20171h 4min

On this episode, I share my list of the top 10 people (and one dog!) who have had the most profound impact on my life since becoming a runner. Show Notes: 10. Bethany Lyons Follow Bethany on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethanyalyons/ Lyons Den Power Yoga: http://lyonsdenpoweryoga.com/ Bethany Lyons on Ali on the Run: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2017/02/27/bethany-lyons-soulcycle/ 9. Emily Faherty Follow Emily on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emfaherty/ November Project: http://november-project.com/ 8. Sara Beaney Follow Sara on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarabeaney/ 2016 New York City Marathon Recap: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2016/11/07/new-york-city-marathon-2016-recap/ 7. The Sweat Squad Kelly Hogan: https://www.instagram.com/kellyhoganrd/ Lindsay Kos: https://www.instagram.com/lindsaykos/ Meggie Smith: https://www.instagram.com/mbsthinks/ Susan Pass: https://www.instagram.com/susanruns/ Megan Harrington: https://www.instagram.com/meganireneh/ The Day I Felt Like a Runner blog post: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2011/05/25/the-day-i-finally-felt-like-a-runner/ 2011 Hamptons Marathon recap: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2011/09/25/i-am-a-marathoner-the-official-hamptons-marathon-recap/ 6. Mary Wittenberg Follow Mary on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marywruns/ New York Road Runners: http://www.nyrr.org/ Virgin Sport: https://www.virgin.com/richard-branson/introducing-virgin-sport Project Start: http://womensrunning.competitor.com/2016/09/inspiration/project-start-5-runners-stories_65371 5. Ellie 4. Coach Cane Follow Coach Cane on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachcane/ Nicole Sin Quee: https://www.instagram.com/sinquee/ Episode 2 of the Ali on the Run Show: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2017/03/01/episode-2-brian-cristiano-married-someone-crohns-disease/ 3. Brian Cristiano Follow Brian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boldceo/ 2. Emily Halnon Follow Emily on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilysweats/ Episode 1 of the Ali on the Run Show: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2017/03/01/episode-1-ultramarathoner-emily-halnon/ 2012 Manchester City Marathon recap: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2012/11/06/from-413-to-351-my-manchester-city-marathon-recap/ 1. Meghan Conroy Follow Conroy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcon28/ 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!

7 Mars 201722min

Megha Doshi is the local marketing director for Strava, the social networking site for athletes. Before heading to Strava several years ago, Megha worked for Nike, where she was a member of the digital sport group at Nike. She’s a sub-three-hour marathoner and is currently training for the 2017 Boston Marathon. Megha runs 60–70 miles per week, and trains and races with the all-female Impala Racing Team in San Francisco. Megha and I talked about what a day in the life of a Strava employee is like, how she embodies the five core values at Strava, and how she works sweatworking into her busy — and endorphin-filled — schedule. Show Notes: Strava: https://www.strava.com/ Impala Racing Team on Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/2058 Impala Racing Team on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImpalaRacingTeam Working at Strava: http://blog.strava.com/careers/ Strava blog: http://blog.strava.com/ Strava art: http://www.bicycling.com/rides/art/become-strava-artist-these-gps-tips 18:00: Red Hook Crit: https://redhookcrit.com/ 19:30: The Red Hook Crit in Men’s Journal: http://www.mensjournal.com/sports/articles/why-one-of-the-most-crash-filled-bike-races-sells-out-in-minutes-w204752 20:15: David Trimble: http://pelotonmagazine.com/racing/5-minutes-with-david-trimble/ 40:40: Joan Benoit Samuelson: http://www.joanbenoitsamuelson.com/ 40:30: Gene Lu on Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/256932 47:00: Strava Most Popular Run Routes: http://www.runnersworld.com/general-interest/the-most-popular-running-routes-in-the-20-biggest-us-metro-areas 48:50: Strava Matched Runs: http://blog.strava.com/the-story-behind-matched-runs-9212/ 1:00:52: Mary Wittenberg: https://www.instagram.com/marywruns/ 1:03:56: Spiralizer: https://www.amazon.com/Spiralizer-Vegetable-Strongest-Heaviest-Gluten-Free/dp/B00GRIR87M 1:05:30: ROLL Recovery R8: https://www.rollrecovery.com/r8/ Follow Megha: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meghadoshi/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/meghadoshi5 Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/4791196 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!

2 Mars 20171h 8min

Chris Heuisler is the National Run Concierge for Westin Hotels and Resorts. He has every runner’s dream job — traveling the country to meet runners and hear their stories — and he beat out more than 1,100 applicants to get the gig. Chris and his team of concierges make sure runners staying at Westin Hotels know where to run — they’ll even run with you! — and they’ll hook you up with free New Balance gear to borrow during your stay. Chris, a former Equinox trainer and actor, also racks up some serious miles in the air: 100,000 per year, in fact, traveling to various Westin Hotels across North America to be on-hand for race weekends at Rock ‘n’ Roll events. Chris is also a super speedy runner (and sub-3:00 marathoner) on a quest to run a marathon in all 50 states. (He’s completed 20 states so far.) Chris — or “Uncle Huggy Bear,” as his family calls him — currently lives outside Boston with his wife, Rachel, and their two kids. Show Notes 3:00: Run Westin Program: http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/about/move-runwestin.html?language=en_US 3:00: Westin Hotels: http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/index.html 9:30: Chris running with Meb: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/the-run-of-a-lifetime_us_57d298d5e4b0eb9a57b7a67a 10:00: John Bingham, The Penguin: http://www.johnbingham.com/ 11:40: November Project: http://november-project.com/ 12:30: Rock ‘n’ Roll Race Series: http://www.runrocknroll.com/ 18:20: New Yorker article about working from home: http://www.newyorker.com/humor/daily-shouts/i-work-from-home 18:50: Chris on Huffington Post: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/author/chris-heuisler 19:50: Deena Kastor’s Mammoth Running Escape: http://deenakastor.com/escape/ 22:40: Huffington Post story about meditation: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/how-10-minutes-of-doing-nothing-is-helping-my-running_us_58a5f0b9e4b0fa149f9ac2f8 23:50: Headspace app: https://www.headspace.com/ 28:20: John’s 40th Birthday Marathon at Rock ‘n’ Roll Raleigh: http://www.runnersworld.com/runners-stories/262-suprises-a-birthday-party-of-marathon-proportions 34:20: Run Westin / Rock ‘n’ Roll VIP Program: http://runwestin.starwoodpromos.com/ 37:15: Chris’s piece for the Huffington Post about running a 2:45 marathon: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/nyc-the-one-that-got-away_us_5812b11ee4b08301d33e07b3 44:50: Chris on IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1319070/ 45:00: Proof Chris and Alexis Bledel totally dated: http://www.lifeandstylemag.com/posts/gilmore-girls-netflix-118978 48:15: The Mebsie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZYlmiZRHI0 57:10: Chris’s Favorite Track Workout: http://running.competitor.com/2015/02/training/workout-of-the-week-deeks-quarters_12386 59:00: ROLL Recovery R8: https://www.rollrecovery.com/r8/ Follow Chris: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisheuisler/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RunWestin Follow Ali: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aliontherun1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/aliontherun1 Blog: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/ 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!

23 Feb 20171h 5min

Alice Saunders is the creator of Forestbound, a Boston-based company that makes and sells canvas and leather bags made from historic textiles. Alice is also a super speedy runner and marathoner. She started running later in life, and now boasts some pretty serious PRs, including a 3:19 marathon and a 1:37 half marathon. In this episode, Alice and I talk about how she created Forestbound, why she started running (for a good cause!), and our unathletic pasts — including our best strategies for skipping out on the mile during gym class in fifth grade. (Plus a few hot takes about important things like pineapple pizza.) We’re also hosting a giveaway with this episode! One lucky listener will win Alice’s famous ESCAPE Canvas Utility Bag. (You’re going to want this bag. It’s the best.) To enter, leave a rating and review on iTunes (http://apple.co/2kDx0zz) before Tuesday, February 21. I’ll pick a winner at random and will announce the lucky ESCAPE bag winner on next week’s episode. Show Notes Forestbound: http://www.forestbound.com/ ESCAPE bag: http://www.forestbound.com/collections/escape-canvas-bag Forestbound Long May They Run line: http://www.forestbound.com/collections/long-may-they-run The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration: http://www.theaftd.org/ SHAPE Women’s Half Marathon: http://www.nyrr.org/races-and-events/2017/shape-womens-half-marathon Eugene Marathon: http://www.eugenemarathon.com/ Sarah Bard: https://sarahjbard.com/ Follow Alice: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forestbound/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Forestbound Website: http://www.forestbound.com/ Follow Ali: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aliontherun1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/aliontherun1 Blog: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/ 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 (http://apple.co/2kDx0zz). Spread the run love!

16 Feb 201758min

John Honerkamp is a former Olympic Trials qualifier, a running coach, and one of the co-leaders of the November Project tribe in New York City. He boasts an impressive running history: He competed at the Olympic Trials in the 800 meters when he was still in college, and holds a 2:44 marathon PR. John worked for New York Road Runners for six years, where he helped create and develop the organization’s Virtual Trainer coaching and group training programs. John is currently a freelance running coach and consultant, and trains everyone from first-time runners to super competitive collegiate track and field athletes. (Fun fact: He’s also a comedian and performs with improv troupes!) Note: The audio for this episode is a little funky at times. We didn’t have a great internet connection while we were recording, so bear with us, and it’ll be fixed for the next episode! Show Notes: November Project: http://november-project.com/ New York Road Runners: http://www.nyrr.org/ New York Road Runners Virtual Trainer: http://www.nyrr.org/train-with-us/training-programs Follow John: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnhonerkamp/ Website: http://johnhonerkamp.com/ Follow Ali: Instagram: aliontherun1 Twitter: aliontherun1 Blog: http://www.aliontherunblog.com 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!

10 Feb 20171h 11min