Ali on the Run Show

Ali Feller

Every week on the Ali on the Run Show, I talk with inspiring people who lead interesting lives on the run and beyond. And while running is what brings us all together, on these episodes, we're digging a little deeper. These conversations are about the decisions people have made to get where they are today, and how getting sweaty has factored in. Whether you’re on the run toward something great or away from something that’s holding you back, join me on this never-ending adventure, and let’s all pick up the pace together.

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526. Ask Ali!

Ali on the Run Show

06/10/22 • 51 min

"I’ve tried to get better at knowing that I can’t be everything to everyone. But I do want this to be a place where anyone who feels like they are a part of the running community can find something that they enjoy or that inspires them or motivates them or makes them feel good or teaches them something."

Welcome to Ask Ali, a twice-a-month series where I answer all of your questions. This time around, I'm flying through 37 randomly selected listener questions, sent in via Instagram Stories (I'm @aliontherun1), about everything from house hunting, podcast guest selection, and getting recognized on the run, to staying focused and what a day in the life is like.

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You asked:

Do you get recognized when you’re out and about? (3:00)
How do you stay focused when you’re a multi-passionate person? (5:10)
Was it hard switching from HOKA to New Balance? (8:45)
Has the man from the TED Talk apologized about the Annie situation? (12:15)
Can you make a Peloton hashtag for us? (It exists! Use #FriendsOfAliOTR) (13:15)
How do you come up with series themes? (13:55)
What was your favorite part of your Traverse City trip? (16:15)
How do you decide who to interview? (18:05)
What is the next email that you are going to send? (20:20)
Where do you see yourself in five years? (21:35)
Which race outside the U.S. do you want to go to? (21:50)
If you could offer Annie — 30 years from now — one life nugget, what would it be? (23:15)
What is a day in the life of Ali like? (24:45)
How do you wipe sweat on the run? (30:50)
What is making you excited these days? (31:10)
Any update on the house hunting front? (35:50)
What’s your schedule for releasing episodes right now? (37:15)
What is your favorite dessert? (39:20)
Have you ever done a run streak? (39:40)
What will the next great running invention be? (39:50)
Are you coming back to Michigan next year for Bayshore? (40:00)
Are you going to buy a house? (40:20)
Do you do physical therapy on the regular? (40:25)
How do you vet podcast guests? (41:00)
What is something you want Annie to take from you, and what do you want her to take from Brian? (42:25)
How is your Crohn’s right now? (43:50)
Do you have any lingering “niggles” from your injury? (44:00)
Are you a timeline or specific goal-oriented person? (44:30)
What’s something you do for yourself each day? (44:40)
What is your 5–10-year vision for Ali on the Run? (44:50)
Tips for fitting in runs with a new baby (45:50)
Would you rather deal with chafing or blisters? (47:00)
Favorite season to run (47:15)
Is your Notes app super organized or chaotic? (47:30)
Is Brian a runner? (47:50)
Are we any closer to an Ali on the Run 5K happening? (48:00)
What did your mom get mad at you for most often? (48:05)

Worth mentioning:

My TEDxBoston Experience

Elizabeth Holmes @eholmes

Wellness In Motion Boston

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256. On the Job with Vikki Spruill, President & CEO of New England Aquarium

Ali on the Run Show

06/29/20 • 50 min

“I loved science. I had a biology teacher who was a bit of a mentor of mine in high school and I said, ‘I really think this is what I want to pursue!’ And he said, ‘There’s actually not a place for women in science.’ But I never lost sight of my passion.”

When Vikki Spruill was growing up, she loved science and, in particular, ocean life. But she was told that "women didn't have a place in science." Today, Vikki is President & CEO of the New England Aquarium in Boston, MA, so it's safe to say she found her place in science. On this episode, Vikki talks about how she got the job and what her days are like, both before and during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. To date, the aquarium has been closed for 16 weeks, and Vikki talks about the plans they're putting into place for when the doors do reopen. Plus, she talks about what it's really like running a huge cultural institution that's home to 20,000 animals, 200 employees, and more than 1.5 million visitors every year.

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251. Courtney Carter, Oiselle Advisor for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Ali on the Run Show

06/17/20 • 68 min

"People have to start looking at what’s going on globally, but also locally. What does your running club look like? Who do the people you run with look like? What are the books you read? Who are they by? These individual decisions and choices that we make all come together and change the landscape."

You probably know Courtney Carter by her Instagram moniker: EatPrayRunDC. Both on- and offline, Courtney's work has a major impact on the world. The 10-time marathoner is a former practicing lawyer who now leads diversity initiatives at a large law firm in Washington, DC, and she was recently named Oiselle's Advisor for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. On this episode, Courtney talks about what that means, what her vision is for both Oiselle and the running community at large, and shares her own running story and goals.

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What you’ll get on this episode:

Why it was a good day for Courtney (2:55)
What Courtney’s job entails, and her path to her current role (8:00)
All about Courtney’s role as Oiselle’s Advisor for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (21:20)
Courtney’s wishes for U.S. distance running right now (32:25)
Courtney shares her running story (46:50)

What we mention on this episode:

"A Wish for U.S. Running From a Black Marathoner," by Courtney Carter for Women's Running

"Let's Talk About the Word Colorblind," by Courtney Carter for the Oiselle blog

Peyton Thomas on Episode 244 of the Ali on the Run Show

Aliphine Tuliamuk’s Resiliency Beanies on Etsy

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254. Samia Akbar, Fastest U.S.-Born Black Female Marathoner

Ali on the Run Show

06/25/20 • 86 min

"He made an assumption that I didn’t speak English and that’s why he didn’t speak to me. I remember feeling so hurt. Things like that happened to me all the time, being the first and only to do a lot of these distance events on the road racing circuit. And I feel like it was so hurtful. We are the epitome of the American Dream."

A few weeks ago, Peyton Thomas was on the Ali on the Run Show. We talked about Peyton being the fourth-fastest U.S.-born Black female marathoner, which prompted the question: Who's the fastest? That person is Samia Akbar. In 2006, Samia ran a 2:34 at the New York City Marathon, finishing 12th and earning the aforementioned title, which still stands. On this episode, Samia shares her running story, including how her dad instilled in her a love for running, how she went to American University on a full running scholarship, and how she spent seven years as a professional runner sponsored by Reebok. Today, Samia lives in Virginia and is a Global Marketing Manager for New Balance.

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What you’ll get on this episode:

Samia explains why she lives in Virginia but works in Boston (3:40)
How Samia became a runner (9:00)
On being competitive (21:35)
What it means to “take up space,” and how Samia learned to do that (22:45)
How Samia decided to become a professional runner (33:50)
Why Samia decided to run a marathon (45:20)
On being the fastest U.S.-born Black female marathoner (52:30)

What we mention on this episode:

Peyton Thomas on Episode 244 of the Ali on the Run Show

"A Conversation with Samia Akbar" via Fast Women

"The Undeniable Power of Sport" International Women's Day panel via Hurdle podcast

TedCorbitt.com

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253. On the Job with Steph Blozy, Owner of Fleet Feet Sports West Hartford

Ali on the Run Show

06/22/20 • 67 min

"We are obviously a business and we need to sell running shoes to make money, but I feel a very big obligation to be that hub of the community and be that leader and driver to connect people and to help out others."

Steph Blozy is the owner of Fleet Feet Sports in West Hartford, one of the leading run specialty stores in the country. Steph is so much more than a running store owner, though: She's truly a community builder and leader, and on this episode, she talks about how she's built such a strong, supportive community in Connecticut. (Her "special sprinkle of magic," she calls it.) Steph's road to running store ownership wasn't a straight one: She got her start as a meteorologist! Click here to hear more from Steph and about how she's adapted during the pandemic both personally and on the job.

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252. Feel-Good Friday with Katie Burke, Chief People Officer at HubSpot

Ali on the Run Show

06/18/20 • 29 min

"What opportunities does this open up that didn't exist before? How can I adapt my leadership style and how I show up to adapt to that opportunity? Rather than cringing and thinking about the worst case, think about the upside and opportunity that comes with this change."

If I could hire any human on this planet to be in charge of my life and make all my decisions for me, that person would, without a single doubt, be Katie Burke. Katie is the Chief People Officer at HubSpot, and is a returning favorite guest on the Ali on the Run Show. (Check out her first two episodes here and here.) On this episode, Katie offers advice for anyone who is thinking about life going "back to normal" — or finding a new normal — and might be struggling to figure out what comes next. Katie talks about how to find your passion, and what to do when you're faced with the overwhelming sense of wanting to change your life and change the world, but you're not sure where to start. Where do work and passion intersect? How can you stay in the present? How, exactly, should you attempt some soul searching? And what do you do when the comparison trap comes into play? So much good stuff here!

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What we mention on this episode:

Untamed by Glennon Doyle

Oprah's SuperSoul Conversations with Tim Storey

"In Her Own Words: For HubSpot’s Katie Burke, it’s all about avoiding the second arrow"

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255. Ramblings on the Run with Ali & Matt

Ali on the Run Show

06/25/20 • 64 min

Welcome to this month's edition of Ramblings on the Run with Ali and Matt. This month, Matt and I catch up and share how things are going on the run, and then we talk about what we're each loving and are excited about right now. Then, we do a twist on the On the Job series, asking each other questions about our respective careers in podcasting.

What we mention on this episode:

Don't Keep Your Day Job by Cathy Heller

"Influence in the Time of Social Injustice" via Be There in Five

Aliphine Tuliamuk on Instagram

Courtney Carter on Episode 251 of the Ali on the Run Show

The Mina Kimes Show

That's What She Said with Sarah Spain

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250. On the Job with Grace Kim James, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Atlantic Records

Ali on the Run Show

06/15/20 • 54 min

"Music literally changes peoples’ lives. It really has the ability to uplift people, especially during today’s times. That’s a really powerful thing, and that, to me, is success. Beyond the sales and the accolades and the awards — being able to create positive change through music."

As Senior Vice President of Marketing at Atlantic Records, Grace Kim James works pretty much 24/7. On this episode, she talks about breaking into the music business, and what it's really like working for the number one label in the U.S. She talks about working closely with artists including Lizzo and Missy Elliott, and recalls that fateful day in the dining hall at NYU where it all started. There's glitz, glamour, and long, late nights on set or "at the club" — and somehow in between all that, Grace has trained for and run eight marathons.

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249. Feel-Good Friday with Jess Movold, Running Coach

Ali on the Run Show

06/12/20 • 29 min

"Now more than ever is the time to learn how to be a leader for ourselves, and to learn how to handle a pivot — and thrive."

Welcome to the second episode in a four-part series called Feel-Good Fridays. (Be sure to check out the first episode, too, with therapists Jor-El Caraballo and Rachel Gersten.) These short episodes are intended to leave you feeling lighter, better, more optimistic — whether temporarily or for the rest of your life. These conversations with experts are meant to be uplifting without being fluffy or delusional. Today, running coach and 3:13 marathoner Jess Movold is here to talk about how to find meaning, purpose, and motivation on the run right now. She talks about how to connect to your "why" as a runner, and offers up some fun workouts to add to your routine. (Warning: death by burpees!)

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257. Nutrition Q&A with Starla Garcia, Registered Dietitian

Ali on the Run Show

07/01/20 • 59 min

"Sustainable changes happen over months of time. And there’s nothing to be ashamed of it it takes you a long time. When you come out of it and you do the work and you’re gentle on yourself and you’re looking for progress over perfection, you’re going to be so much happier because you got to know yourself so much better."

Starla Garcia is back on the Ali on the Run Show! Starla is a registered dietitian (and Olympic Marathon Trials runner!) and is the founder of The Healthy Shine, a sports nutrition consulting practice in Houston, TX. On this episode, Starla answers listener questions about nutrition, fueling on the run, sugar addictions, protein, disordered eating, and what she wants everyone to know and understand about fad diets and buzzwords like "keto," "intermittent fasting," and "macros."

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What we mention on this episode:

Starla Garcia on Episode 200 of the Ali on the Run Show

Evelyn Tribole on 10% Happier with Dan Harris

SmartyPants multivitamin

Picky Bars Performance Oats

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