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"It's hard. I go and put the work in and see a glimmer of hope and then get my butt handed to me a week later. It's difficult. But I know what I want to do and what I believe I'm capable of doing, and I know I just need to continue to work." —Gwen Jorgensen When Gwen Jorgensen was on the Ali on the Run Show earlier this year, she had recently moved to Portland, OR, and had just announced her next big goal: to transition from an Olympic gold medal-winning triathlete to an Olympic gold medal-winning marathoner. Gwen has been training with the Bowerman Track Club, under the leadership of Coach Jerry Schumacher, and she's back on the show to give us all an update on how her 2020 pursuit is going. Plus, she talks about how becoming a mom to one-year-old Stanley has changed the game for her, and what she's learned from her fellow Bowerman Babes. Thank you to AfterShokz for sponsoring What's New With You Week on the Ali on the Run Show! CLICK HERE for $55 off your wireless headphone bundle! What you'll get on this episode: Why Gwen wanted to train with the Bowerman Track Club, and how she made it happen (2:10) What it's like being a Bowerman Babe, and what Gwen has learned from her teammates (4:20) What is it about Jerry Schumacher? (8:00) How Gwen's training is going, physically and mentally (11:00) How becoming a mom has changed Gwen's training (15:50) What Gwen's fall marathon goals look like and how she's working toward them (19:45) What's new with Stanley? (22:00) Gwen reflects on her postpartum return to running and training (24:00) What we mention on this episode: Gwen Jorgensen on Episode 54 of the Ali on the Run Show Bowerman Track Club Shelby Houlihan Shalane Flanagan Follow Gwen: Instagram @gwenjorgensen Twitter @gwenjorgensen Facebook YouTube Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Facebook Twitter @aliontherun1 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!

6 Aug 201829min

"Running is important, but it's not everything." —Janae Baron When Janae Baron was on the Ali on the Run Show last December, she was 37 weeks pregnant, so needless to say, she's seen some big changes now that she has an eight-month-old daughter, Skye, added to her six-member family! On this episode, Janae talks about how that transition has gone, and what the biggest challenges and surprises have been so far. She opens up about the easy parts, the hard parts, and, of course, the running-related parts. Plus, a very special guest at the beginning of the episode! Thank you to AfterShokz for sponsoring What's New With You Week on the Ali on the Run Show! CLICK HERE for $55 off your wireless headphone bundle! What you'll get on this episode: How life has been for Janae since becoming a family of six (4:40) What Janae says has been the biggest surprise about adding a baby to the family (7:50) How having a baby with Andrew has impacted their marriage (9:45) What Janae's recovery and return to running after having Skye was like (12:00) Janae opens up about her experience with feeling depressed and sad during pregnancy (18:00) Janae shares her current race goals, plans, and dreams — and talks about whether that sub-3:00 marathon goal is still on her mind (23:45) What Janae says she's most excited about right now (39:20) What we mention on this episode: Janae Baron on Episode 50 of the Ali on the Run Show Mary Johnson St. George Marathon Lift.Run.Perform Mountains 2 Beach Marathon Follow Janae: Instagram @hungryrunnergirl Facebook Twitter @hungryrunnergrl Blog Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Facebook Twitter @aliontherun1 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!

6 Aug 201844min

"Expectations obviously are higher now. But I put them on myself." —Allie Kieffer When Allie Kieffer was on Episode 46 of the Ali on the Run Show last November, she was fresh off a fifth-place finish at the 2017 TCS New York City Marathon. Her 2:29 finish was triumphant: She was this unknown, unsponsored runner from Buffalo, NY, who happened to be the first American woman to finish behind winner Shalane Flanagan. Now, Allie is no longer unknown or unsponsored. She signed with Oiselle soon after NYC, trained in Kenya for seven weeks, and recently moved to Boulder, CO, where she's gearing up to return to the New York City Marathon. Thank you to AfterShokz for sponsoring What's New With You Week on the Ali on the Run Show! CLICK HERE for $55 off your wireless headphone bundle! What you'll get on this episode: Allie reflects on the 2017 TCS New York City Marathon and how it impacted her career (2:15) Allie's best advice for moving past a bad race or workout (6:05) How Allie became a sponsored runner, thanks to Oiselle, what the signing process entailed, and what her sponsorship agreement looks like (7:20) Whether becoming a well-known, in-the-public-eye runner after the 2017 NYC Marathon was stressful or motivating for Allie (13:40) What training in Kenya was like — and how Allie ended up there in the first place (15:30) How Allie coped emotionally after going from being in the best shape of her life to having a stress fracture and being totally sidelined (22:10) Why Allie traded Buffalo for Boulder (28:00) Allie opens up about how she became an advocate for body positivity, and her relationship with her body and race times (31:15) What's next for Allie Kieffer (37:00) What we mention on this episode: Allie Kieffer on Episode 46 of the Ali on the Run Show AJC Peachtree Road Race Portland Track Festival Emma Coburn New York Road Runners Nike Moonshot Project Oiselle Brad Hudson Sarah Lesko TCS New York City Marathon Desiree Linden Boilermaker 15K Follow Allie: Instagram @kiefferallie Twitter @alliekieffer Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Facebook Twitter @aliontherun1 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!

5 Aug 201839min

"I felt relieved. I knew mentally and physically, I was not ready to be on that starting line." —Michele Gonzalez The last time Michele Gonzalez (AKA "NYC Running Mama") was on the show, she was gearing up to run the 2017 Boston Marathon. During that episode, Michele and I joked about someday being pregnant at the same time — and now here we are, both expecting babies this fall! Michele is a full-time working mom of two, and her third child is due in November. On this episode, she talks about her pregnancy, what her running looked like over the past year, and whether she has any postpartum running goals. She also shares her secrets for snapping those gorgeous sunrise running photos! Thank you to AfterShokz for sponsoring What's New With You Week on the Ali on the Run Show! CLICK HERE for $55 off your wireless headphone bundle! What you'll get on this episode: Michele shares all the exciting news about her pregnancy (1:45) How Michele's recent running goals factored into her decision to have a baby right now (8:30) How Michele dealt with and got through a tough running year in 2017 (11:45) Whether Michele has any big postpartum running goals, and the pressure she felt in the past to return to running and racing soon after having a baby (16:00) Michele opens up about whether she's worried to take time off from work post-baby (21:00) Michele's best advice for getting back into the workforce after taking time off to raise a family (28:45) Michele shares her secret to getting those gorgeous sunrise running shots (31:30) What we mention on this episode: Michele Gonzalez on Episode 19 of the Ali on the Run Show Mary Johnson, Michele's coach Follow Michele: Instagram Facebook Twitter Blog Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Facebook Twitter @aliontherun1 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 Aug 201838min

"I don't think I'll ever retire. If something motivates me, I want to go for it." —Kara Goucher Kara Goucher is back on the Ali on the Run Show, talking about her new book, Strong, how keeping a confidence journal changed her life, and where her running career is at right now. She also talks about the current state of women's running, and reflects on how choosing to have a child at the height of her professional running career affected her job. Plus, she answers the two questions everyone keeps asking: Is she retired, and does she want more kids? Thank you to AfterShokz for sponsoring What's New With You Week on the Ali on the Run Show! CLICK HERE for $55 off your wireless headphone bundle! What you'll get on this episode: Kara dishes about her new book, Strong, and how keeping a confidence journal has changed her life (2:00) Kara recounts her performance at this year's Grandma's Marathon, and reflects on the highs and lows of the day (7:30) Kara opens up about what it's like when your competitor has an amazing day and you have a less-than-stellar one (13:10) Where Kara's at with her running career right now (17:40) What it's like watching American women dominate on the roads and track right now (20:15) Kara talks about running during and after pregnancy, and why she returned to running so soon after giving birth to her son, Colt (26:30) How choosing to have a child actually affected Kara's professional running career (32:35) Whether Kara still wants to dabble in ultra running (38:00) Is Kara retired? (40:00) Does Kara want more kids? (42:00) What we mention on this episode: Kara Goucher on Episode 43 of the Ali on the Run Show Dr. Stephen Walker, sports psychologist Grandma's Marathon Kara's Podium Retreat Emma Coburn BolderBOULDER 10K Western States Endurance Run Follow Kara: Instagram @karagoucher Twitter @karagoucher Facebook Blog Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Facebook Twitter @aliontherun1 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 Aug 201846min

"I now live in a barn with an elderly schnauzer, surrounded by goats." —Emily Halnon Emily Halnon was the very first guest on the Ali on the Run Show, and now she's back to kick off What's New With You Week. Emily is an ultra runner who lives in Eugene, OR, by way of Washington, DC, and Vermont. When we last talked on the show, Emily was dating a man with a cute dog and training for 100-mile races. Where's she at now? Well, she still has the dog. Listen in for the rest. Thank you to AfterShokz for sponsoring What's New With You Week on the Ali on the Run Show! CLICK HERE for $55 off your wireless headphone bundle! What you'll get on this episode: An update on Emily's "If my boyfriend and I ever break up, I'm keeping the dog" joke, and her current living situation (3:00) Why Emily is currently in a cast (10:30) Where Emily's at with running, and what she's training for right now (13:00) What Emily's excited about right now, and what stresses her out (25:00) What's next for Emily Halnon — plus details about her current relationship status (29:50) What we mention on this episode: Emily Halnon on Episode 1 of the Ali on the Run Show University of Oregon Cascade Crest Endurance Run Western States Endurance Run Hardrock 100 Waldo 100K Ultramarathon Dogs Being Basic Emily's mom, @andyjha Follow Emily: Instagram @emilysweats Twitter @emilysweats Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Facebook Twitter @aliontherun1 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!

2 Aug 201839min

"It's never too late to do what you wanted to do growing up. But it's not going to come easy, and no one's going to hand it to you." —Katie Burke Katie Burke is the Chief People Officer at HubSpot, a marketing software company in Boston that employs more than 2,300 people worldwide. Of those 2,300, Katie was the company's first female to land a spot in the c-suite. (Today, 45 percent of the company's vice presidents are women.) And on this episode, Katie is answering all of your career-related questions! From negotiating raises and promotions to navigating tricky bosses, office politics, and big career changes, Katie has brilliant advice for all of it. You're going to want to take notes for this one! Thank you to AfterShokz for sponsoring this episode of the Ali on the Run Show! CLICK HERE for $55 off your wireless headphone bundle! What you'll get on this episode: Katie talks about her upcoming sabbatical and how she plans to spend it (1:30) Katie's best advice for building and strengthening confidence (3:10) Katie's take on "being nice" (5:00) What to know about making a career change (9:00) What are the top three things that make a resume stand out? (13:00) Do you really need to know someone to get a job at a company? (14:00) What should an awesome cover letter look like? (15:00) Applying for more than one job or role at a company: Yay or nay? (16:00) How to explain a gap in employment to be a stay-at-home parent (16:30) How do I know what I'm worth? (18:20) How to negotiate your salary (21:25) Everything to know about raises (25:15) Maternity leave: When to tell your boss and how to negotiate the terms (28:00) How not to get talked over or disrespected during meetings (34:20) How to handle an unresponsive, disengaged boss (36:25) What to do when you and your friend are both up for the same job or promotion (38:00) What to do when you love your job and field, but everyone around you is miserable (39:30) How to apply for a different role within your current company, and when to tell your manager (42:10) How to be a standout employee during your first 30–90 days at a new job (44:15) How to deal with insecurity at a new job (46:30) How do I figure out what I actually want to do with my life? (48:00) What we mention on this episode: Katie Burke on Episode 70 of the Ali on the Run Show HubSpot Oprah's Super Soul Conversations with Marianne Williamson Kim Scott's Radical Candor Werk Glassdoor Jeni's Ice Cream Follow Katie: Instagram @katieburke16 Twitter @katieburke LinkedIn Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Facebook Twitter @aliontherun1 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!

25 Juli 201857min

"I had no idea there was a camera on me. But yes, I have seen all the memes." — Ryan Linden If Ryan Linden's last name sounds familiar, that's because yes, he is married to 2018 Boston Marathon champion Desiree Linden. Ryan was the undeniably proud face the cameras kept cutting to as Des neared the historic Boston finish line, and on this episode, he breaks down every detail from that life-changing Marathon Monday — from his perspective! He also shares what Des is really like on race morning, how they met and got engaged, and how they balance their intense work and training schedules. In addition to being a super husband and stellar spectator, Ryan is also a tremendous athlete himself: He's a 2:26 marathoner turned Ironman, and is hoping to return to Kona to compete this year. He's also a new business owner and entrepreneur: Ryan, along with Des and fellow runner-husband-and-wife team Ben and Sarah True, founded Linden & True Coffee earlier this year to much fanfare. Thank you to AfterShokz for sponsoring this episode of the Ali on the Run Show! CLICK HERE for $55 off your wireless headphone bundle! What you'll get on this episode: Ryan explains what he does for a living, where his Ironman pursuits fit into that lifestyle, and how he became a competitive athlete (4:05) What motivates Ryan, and what the "Linden on the run" partnership is like (9:15) What a day in the life of Ryan is like, and whether he still dreams of a 2:22 marathon and Olympic Trials qualifier (12:30) How Ryan and Des met, started dating, and got engaged — plus what went down at the 2010 Chicago Marathon (17:00) What Ryan and Desiree's relationship dynamic is like, and whether they ever get competitive with each other (23:20) Ryan shares what Des is like on race morning, then breaks down the 2018 Boston Marathon from his perspective (30:30) What it was like seeing Des make that final turn about to win the Boston Marathon (41:45) What post-Boston life has been like for the Lindens, including walking the red carpet at the Billboard Music Awards, and what Ryan wants to see Des do next (44:00) How and why Des, Ryan, and Ben and Sarah True decided to start Linden & True Coffee, and what that process has been like (46:00) What we mention on this episode: Desiree Linden on Episode 64 of the Ali on the Run Show Desiree Linden on Episode 77 of the Ali on the Run Show Linden & True Coffee Mallory Safety & Supply Tracksmith Follow Ryan: Instagram @rl_linden Twitter @rl_linden Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Facebook Twitter @aliontherun1 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!

19 Juli 201856min