Ali on the Run Show11 Nov 2025

848. Amanda Vestri's 2025 TCS New York City Marathon Recap

"Oh I'm hooked."

Last weekend, Amanda Vestri made her much anticipated 26.2-mile debut at the TCS New York City Marathon. She ran 2:25:40, good enough for ninth place in the women's pro race and a strong showing for the marathon debutante. In this conversation, Amanda breaks it all down, including how training went, why she wanted to move to the marathon this year, what she wants to do next, and what it was like running through the five boroughs. Plus, Amanda shares her training, living, and coaching plans now that her longtime training group, ZAP Endurance, is disbanding.

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In this episode:

How Amanda is feeling post-NYC Marathon — and what's next (2:10)
All about Amanda's new coach, and what's motivating to her in the marathon (10:00)
Why the marathon, why now, and why New York? (12:45)
Amanda's snapshot moment from the New York City Marathon (18:15)
Amanda reflects on her first marathon training block and her goals for her marathon debut (19:15)
How Amanda spent race weekend (24:10)
How it felt standing on the New York City Marathon start line (31:15)
Amanda's race plan (35:40)
Amanda breaks down her race at the 2025 New York City Marathon (39:45)

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