673. Run Your Way with Emily Sisson and Shane Quinn

10/20/23 • 69 min

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"Pressure comes when things are going well."

The American Record Holder and the Irishman return! Today on the Ali on the Run Show, Emily Sisson and Shane Quinn are here to talk about their respective experiences at the 2023 Chicago Marathon, where Emily ran a 2:22:09, finished seventh, and was the top American woman of the day — and Shane ate omelettes. While this didn't end up being the race Emily trained, hoped, and planned for — that darn side stitch! — both Emily and Shane agree that this was ultimately a good day. They share their top moments and memories from the weekend (spoiler: Rivers), talk about what's next (vacation, and then the 2024 Olympic Marathon Trials!), and offer their thoughts on American distance women vs. the world. (For more LOLs, make sure you listen to this episode with Shane and Tony D'Amato.)

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"Pressure comes when things are going well."

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672. Meghann Featherstun, 2:49 Marathoner & Sports Dietitian

"This is just fun to me. We put so much pressure on the outcome of these races. We want to prove ourselves, prove we can run a certain time, and I understand all those feelings. But I just think if you truly love running and love to train, the goal race is a celebration of that."

Everyone's favorite graham cracker-loving sports dietitian returns to the Ali on the Run Show today — this time, as a 2:49 marathoner! In this conversation, Meghann Featherstun, owner of Featherstone Nutrition, talks about running a personal best at the Berlin Marathon, just days after her 40th birthday. She talks about the big feelings she was feeling around that 40th birthday, about her approach to training and racing (she's coached by former Ali on the Run Show guest Meaghan Murray), and about "giving it everything she has and hoping it's enough." (Check out Meghann's previous episodes here and here.)

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What you’ll get on this episode:

“My marathon time is the least interesting thing about me” — Is that still true? (2:25)
Was Berlin a dream day? (3:55)
Meghann’s advice for dealing with a mid-race side stitch or cramp (6:50)
What did it take to become a 2:49 marathoner? (9:30)
How Meghann was feeling heading into race day (17:50)
Meghann’s tips for how to enjoy traveling for a marathon and run your best race (21:35)
On turning 40 (23:55)
How Meghann was feeling on race morning (28:00)
Meghann recaps her race at the 2023 Berlin Marathon (35:30)
Meghann’s approach to running a sub-2:50 marathon (45:50)
Is running easier for faster people? (49:55)
How Meghann celebrated her new PR (52:00)
Meghann recaps her trip to Chicago (55:45)
Meghann’s goals for the 2023 New York City Marathon (58:30)
What one thing can runners add to their lives to have the greatest impact on their running? (1:02:30)

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674. Molly Seidel’s 2023 Chicago Marathon Race Recap

"I love the chaos. That’s where I find the calm."

After a year and a half filled with injuries, setbacks, and struggles, Olympic bronze medalist Molly Seidel made her grand return to the marathon — and crushed it. Molly ran the Chicago Marathon in a personal best time of 2:23:07, finishing eighth overall and as the second American woman of the day. In this episode, she talks about the comeback, about race day, about having something to prove, and about a major weight being lifted. (For more, check out Molly's Chicago Marathon recap on YouTube.)

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What you’ll get on this episode:

“Molly seems really good!” (2:30)
On expectations (4:00)
Molly shares her goals for the Chicago Marathon (6:30)
Molly’s favorite moment from the weekend (7:20)
On running with pacer Rory Linkletter — and running with pacers in general vs. all-out racing (12:45)
How Molly sees American distance women on the world stage (15:00)
The importance of the boyfriend/coach relationship (19:15)
On pre-race commitments, and how Molly has learned to manage her time and energy leading up to big races (21:30)
How Molly was feeling on race morning (27:15)
Molly breaks down her race at the Chicago Marathon (39:15)
Molly talks about when the race started to feel hard (44:30)
How Molly felt after crossing the finish line, and how she feels now (53:50)
Molly’s mindset approaching the 2024 Olympic Marathon Trials (56:45)
“I think that is just my brain trying to be toxic” (59:50)
What Molly’s excited about right now (1:06:30)