102. Ashley Fizzarotti AKA Running Bun

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

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 Marathon Maniac: Danielle has run 51 marathons in 38 different states! On this episode, Danielle talks about her recent decision to become a foster parent (and admits that it was a certain TV show that made her finally commit), and gets super honest about the process of getting approved as a foster parent, what her biggest concerns were about foster parenting, and how her first placement with a five-year-old boy is going so far. She also shares the number one concern people constantly share with her about foster parenting. Plus, Danielle opens up about her history with anorexia and bulimia and talks about the realistic and challenging path to recovery, and she offers up honest and heartfelt advice for men and women who may be struggling with an eating disorder. And of course we talk about running and how Danielle went from an enthusiastic horseback rider (she had her own pony! jealous!) to a devout marathoner. Stuff We Mention on this Episode: The T-Rex Runner: http://trexrunner.com/ Marathon Maniacs: http://www.marathonmaniacs.com/ Hamptons Marathon: http://www.runthehamptons.com/ Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ National Eating Disorders Association: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/ Danielle's Life With Ed series: http://trexrunner.com/eating-disorder-series/ Couch to 5K Training Plan: http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml Route 66 Marathon: http://route66marathon.com/races/marathon/ Danielle's Prague Marathon Recap: http://trexrunner.com/2017/05/25/prague-marathon-race-review/ Women's Running magazine: http://womensrunning.competitor.com/ Hatfield McCoy Marathon: http://www.hatfieldmccoymarathon.net/ Chicago Marathon: https://www.chicagomarathon.com/ Hillbilly Elegy: https://www.amazon.com/Hillbilly-Elegy-Memoir-Family-Culture/dp/0062300547 Amy Hastings Cragg: https://www.instagram.com/hastyhastings/ The Try Guys: https://www.buzzfeed.com/tryguys The Try Guys Try Ballet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6c5XDMczC3U The Try Guys Wear High Heels For A Night: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvN4DwEbapM Which Try Guy Is Your Soulmate Based On Your Deepest, Darkest Secrets?: https://www.buzzfeed.com/eugeneyang/try-guys-secrets-quiz-streamys?utm_term=.umwxNoAGm#.cbwQ3B5xY Follow Danielle: Instagram @thetrexrunner: https://www.instagram.com/thetrexrunner/ Twitter @thetrexrunner: https://twitter.com/thetrexrunner Blog: http://trexrunner.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TRexRunner/ 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!

28 Sep 201759min

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 sports psychology, and performance anxiety. Dr. Lagos explains why she thinks I'm "physiologically gifted" — and why that's a good thing — and shares what Meb Keflezighi told her he was thinking during his historic 2014 Boston Marathon win. She also talks about how to mentally prepare yourself for a goal race, and how to bounce back if it doesn't go the way you had hoped. (Spoiler: She doesn't want you to dismiss your feelings of disappointment!) Plus, Dr. Lagos talks about exercise addiction and the role social media plays when it comes to athletes and mental health. Stuff We Mention on this Episode: Episode 22 of the Ali on the Run Show: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2017/04/25/ali-run-show-episode-22-body-issues/ Orangetheory Fitness: https://www.orangetheoryfitness.com/ Headspace: https://www.headspace.com/ Martha Graham Dance Company: http://www.marthagraham.org/ "The Physiologically Gifted Child": http://www.drleahlagos.com/parenting-the-physiologically-gifted-child.html Joaquim Cruz: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joaquim_Cruz Follow Dr. Lagos: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrLeahLagosBiofeedback/ Twitter @drleahlagos: https://twitter.com/drleahlagos Website: http://www.drleahlagos.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!

31 Aug 201740min

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 means she's a super smart registered dietitian who wants to help people establish non-diet lifestyles. On this episode, she talks about what that means and how that idea helped her figure out her own food philosophy. Kelly also talks about how she became an R.D.—including how she made a major career change and went back to school while working full-time—and she shares a day in the life of her own diet. We play a game [I made up] called Wellness World Word Association, where Kelly offers up her take on everything from #cleaneats, cheat days, and the new documentary What the Health to Goop and apple cider vinegar, and Kelly breaks down the difference between an R.D., a nutritionist, and a health coach—plus what you should understand about each. Kelly is a also many-time marathoner, so we talk about where she's at with running right now, how her relationship with running has evolved over time, and how adopting a puppy—Peanut!—changed the game. Stuff We Mention on the Show: The Day I Finally Felt Like a Runner: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2011/05/25/the-day-i-finally-felt-like-a-runner/ 10 People Who Have Changed My Running Life: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2017/03/07/episode-8-10-people-changed-running-life/ Northeastern University: http://www.northeastern.edu/ New York University: https://www.nyu.edu/ God's Love We Deliver: https://www.glwd.org/ "Becoming a Non-Diet Dietitian": https://kellyhoganrd.wordpress.com/2017/07/14/becoming-a-non-diet-dietitian/ JackRabbit: https://www.jackrabbit.com/ Mount Sinai: http://www.mountsinai.org/ Purely Elizabeth granola: https://purelyelizabeth.com/ Banza pasta: https://www.eatbanza.com/ KIND bar: https://www.kindsnacks.com/ Larabar: https://www.larabar.com/ Siggi's Greek yogurt: http://siggisdairy.com/ What the Health: http://www.whatthehealthfilm.com/ Two Little Red Hens: https://www.twolittleredhens.com/ New York City Marathon: http://www.tcsnycmarathon.org/ Whole Foods: http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/ RDs Kelly Wants You to Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thereallife_rd/ https://www.instagram.com/jaclynlondonrd/ https://www.instagram.com/hummusapien/ https://www.instagram.com/karalydonrd/ Dogs Kelly Wants You to Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosie.the.sheepdog/ https://www.instagram.com/iamboo_officialfanpage/ https://www.instagram.com/kingbentleythebulldog/ https://www.instagram.com/chompersthecorgi/ Follow Kelly: Instagram @kellyhoganrd: https://www.instagram.com/kellyhoganrd/ Follow Peanut on Instagram @peanut_the_dorkie: https://www.instagram.com/peanut_the_dorkie/ Twitter @KellyHoganRD: https://twitter.com/KellyHoganRD Blog: https://kellyhoganrd.wordpress.com/ Email: kellyhoganrd@gmail.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!

3 Aug 20171h 2min