Darcy Budworth, Founder of TAKE THE BRIDGE™,  is an all-around bada$$ athlete, interior designer full-time, and a figure in the running community who creates a safe space for running to be accessed, competitive, and fun. It's important to chase aggressive goals with others doing the same but to keep training fun and varied. TAKE THE BRIDGE™ allows runners from all walks of life to run across bridges throughout various cities and race within their local communities together in unsanctioned races with unparalleled energy to any road race there ever was, IMO. I'm excited to jump into the next TTB race here on the West Coast! If you're in NYC or Paris, check out two of their races on the calendar. Join some speedy, fast, fun friends in the community we're all part of and the sport we all love! You can connect with TAKE THE BRIDGE™ on Instagram here!Don't forget to head to Apple Podcasts here to support the show and tap the "+Follow" button! Your support allows me to understand better what you enjoy and dislike and find the time and resources needed to push every new episode LIVE while making it great.Thank you for listening! Support the show

Eric Marenburg, Co-Founder and Chief Running Officer of San Diego Running Co., now hosts many community-driven running events in the San Diego Area with runners and walkers from all walks of life. What was once an idea became a passion project and a booming business, overlapping business expertise with running, hosting events, and so much more! I don't want to spoil it for you, so enjoy listening to what we chat about in this week's episode, and if you're in the San Diego area and you're looking for a fun run, head to San Diego Running Co.'s website here. They always have something good around town!You can find Eric and San Diego Running Co.  on Instagram at @sdrunning co.Don't forget to head to Apple Podcasts here to support the show and tap the "+Follow" button! Your support allows me to understand better what you enjoy and dislike and find the time and resources needed to push every new episode LIVE while making it great.Thank you for listening! Support the show

Krystle has been in two of the Runwithalli® Group Challenges so far, moving into the Faster 10K challenge from the Faster Mile as her first and the Faster 5K as her second. She is a new(ish) runner with a long-term goal of running for health and completing an Ultramarathon someday. We're working on building endurance while keeping training varied and fun, with a great community of other women chasing goals similar to Krystle's! Fun fact: I connected with Krystle on the Gram and have been in touch with her for a while, chatting about all the running things. Watching her blossom, accomplishing goals she never thought she'd achieve, let alone set out to do, has been inspiring. I'm excited to see what she conquers next!Krystle - it's been an HONOR to have you on the show! We have SUCH great things to look forward to, and I know this episode will inspire many others to do hard things, chase challenging goals, and train smarter to get them!You can find Krystle on Instagram at @krystle.m.patterson.Don't forget to head to Apple Podcasts here to support the show and tap the "+Follow" button! Your support allows me to understand better what you enjoy and dislike and find the time and resources needed to push every new episode LIVE while making it great.Thank you for listening! Support the show

Mary Denholm is an accomplished runner with an impressive list of accolades. She qualified for the U.S. Olympic marathon trials in 2020 and 2024 after years of training and participating in marathons following her collegiate career as an athlete, which wasn't easy. In today's episode, we briefly discuss her journey to success. Mary is an overall superstar, and I enjoy working with her as my run coach. During our chat, we talked about training, coaching, lessons learned, and her career in training. She is one of the hardest-working individuals I know in the sport, and she's just getting started. Through her years of ebbs and flows with the marathon and everything in between, Mary has inspired me and many others to keep chasing goals, pushing limits, and breaking boundaries. She's currently training for an ultramarathon, and I can't wait to see what she tackles next in her journey! If you're a runner who's hesitant to take a leap of faith and set that next big goal, this episode is a must-listen. It will leave you feeling inspired, motivated, and eager to tackle that stretch goal. The sky's the limit! I had such a fun time chatting with Mary on the show, and I look forward to sharing the excellent advice, wisdom, and expertise discussed in this episode with the world!You can find Mary on Instagram at @eatrunandbemary. To get in touch with her, visit this website for Lift | Run | Perform team.Don't forget to head to Apple Podcasts here to support the show and tap the "+Follow" button! Your support allows me to understand better what you enjoy and dislike and find the time and resources needed to push every new episode LIVE while making it great.Thank you for listening! Support the show

Kristy Baumann is a Registered Dietitian from St. Paul, Minnesota, a 12x marathon runner, wife and mom to a 2 and 5 year old. She helps runners learn how to fuel properly to support their training and have a healthy relationship with food.For years, she thought she was fueling well as a runner. But, found herself feeling sluggish on runs, having headaches and nausea after long runs, and experienced stomach issues and muscle cramps on race day. She was focused on becoming “fat adapted”, always trying to manage her weight to run faster, and followed food rules. Food was constantly on her mind and she had a big sweet tooth. These were all signs of underfueling that resulted in recurring injuries and a poor relationship with food. It wasn't until she began to change her mindset around food, understand the science of nutrition and how the body works that she was able to learn to fuel properly, feel more energized and improve her running.Now, she is on a mission to spread the message that restricting food and following fad diets is not the answer. Having a positive relationship with food is the foundation of fueling well as a runner. I had such a fun time chatting with Kristy on the show, and I look forward to sharing the excellent advice, wisdom, and expertise discussed in this show with the world!You can follow her on IG @marathon.nutritionist.Website: https://www.marathonnutritionist.com/Don't forget to head to Apple Podcasts here to support the show and tap the "+Follow" button! Your support allows me to understand better what you enjoy and dislike and find the time and resources needed to push every new episode LIVE while making it great.Thank you for listening! Support the show

Hey there, runners and fitness enthusiasts! Welcome to the fourth episode of the Ask Alli Spin-Off, where we dive deep into training and running. I'm your host, Coach Alli, and I'm here to guide you on this journey to help you reach your fitness goals.Today's episode of 'Ask Alli' takes a turn after viewing the rerun of the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials and recapping the race, learnings, and takeaways for all of us to apply to our running training! I share my biggest takeaways and lessons for ALL of us to apply to our runs, to stay process-oriented, and to learn to love the journey, not the outcome of one race.There are some wins to celebrate! Congratulations to three women who made the Olympic Team: Fiona O'Keeffe Wins The U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials in her First-Ever Marathon, followed by Emily Sisson and Dakotah Lindwurm. And to two men, brothers, and training partners with guaranteed spots on the men's Olympic Team, too! Conner Mantz ran 2:07:48 at the 2023 Chicago Marathon, and Clayton Young tallied a time of 2:08:00 in Chicago.I am so happy and proud of all of us, of our sport. I am still hysterically crying, just feeling all the emotions and loving how well these people ran their hearts out the way they did today. Thank you to everyone behind the scenes who made today's event possible and viewable for the public. Your hard work does not go unnoticed. We all appreciate it. I can't find a word for how I feel right now because inspiration doesn't do justice. 😭 I hope this episode leaves you feeling inspired and motivated to tackle your next goal, stay resilient, be open to facing controversy, and overcome your biggest fears to eliminate any self-doubt because you can. WE can.Until next time! Please email all questions to runwithallicoaching@gmail.com OR DM us on the @runwithallilivepodcast or @runwithalli Instagram social media accounts! Support the show

Abby Olcott, MS, RD, CSSD, LDN is a registered dietitian and board-certified specialist in sports dietetics based in the Midwest. A former collegiate sprinter turned recreational runner, Abby specializes in helping athletes and people with eating disorders. Abby’s approach to nutrition is values- and client-centered, and she is guided by Health at Every Size principles. She is passionate about helping athletes achieve their nutrition and performance goals without the toxicity of diet culture.  I really enjoyed my discussion with Abby, and I always love to learn the perspectives of different specialists working with runners and endurance athletes and how they handle certain situations because everyone has everything to gain from each other, and together, we're a POWERHOUSE. If you don't have an RD and are in the Midwest, Abby is your GIRL.You can find Abby on her website, www.midwestperformancenutrition.com, or on her Instagram page @energysportsdietitian. Don't forget to head to Apple Podcasts here to support the show and tap the "+Follow" button! Your support allows me to understand better what you enjoy and dislike and find the time and resources needed to push every new episode LIVE while making it great.Thank you for listening! Support the show

World record holder & elite distance runner Neely Gracey joins me to chat about women in sports, competing for the trials, coaching, and much more!Neely began running in 8th grade, and quickly saw success which deepened her motivation to pursue big goals. It started at the high school level where she won four Pennsylvania State Championships. Upon graduation, she attended Shippensburg University, and became an eight time DII National Champion. During Neely’s time at SU, she studied Human Communication with a Coaching Minor. Following graduation in 2012, she signed her first pro contract, and in 2013 Get Running Coaching was born. The business has continued to grow and has trained and supported nearly 1,000 runners. Neely’s passion as a coach has come to an all new level of excitement with the release of her book Breakthrough Women’s Running: Dream Big and Train Smart. Neely and her husband Dillon reside in Colorado with their two sons; Athens (age 5), and Rome (age 2) and a Vizsla named Strider. She believes coaching helps inspire her to keep working towards her goals as a runner, coach, and mother. Neely is a 4 time Olympic Trials Qualifier. She was the top American at the 2016 Boston Marathon and is the 11th American female ever to break 70 minutes in the half marathon. In 2023, she and her son Rome set the Guinness Book of World Records fastest Stroller Mile by a female.Don't forget to head to Apple Podcasts here to support the show and tap the "+Follow" button! Your support allows me to understand better what you enjoy and dislike and find the time and resources needed to push every new episode LIVE while making it great.Thank you for listening!Connect with Neely GraceyWebsiteInstagram Support the show

World cross country champion & elite distance runner Neely Gracey joins me to chat about women in sports, competing for the trials, coaching, and much more!Neely began running in 8th grade, and quickly saw success which deepened her motivation to pursue big goals. It started at the high school level where she won four Pennsylvania State Championships. Upon graduation, she attended Shippensburg University, and became an eight time DII National Champion. During Neely’s time at SU, she studied Human Communication with a Coaching Minor. Following graduation in 2012, she signed her first pro contract, and in 2013 Get Running Coaching was born. The business has continued to grow and has trained and supported nearly 1,000 runners. Neely’s passion as a coach has come to an all new level of excitement with the release of her book Breakthrough Women’s Running: Dream Big and Train Smart. Neely and her husband Dillon reside in Colorado with their two sons; Athens (age 5), and Rome (age 2) and a Vizsla named Strider. She believes coaching helps inspire her to keep working towards her goals as a runner, coach, and mother. Neely is a 4 time Olympic Trials Qualifier. She was the top American at the 2016 Boston Marathon and is the 11th American female ever to break 70 minutes in the half marathon. In 2023, she and her son Rome set the Guinness Book of World Records fastest Stroller Mile by a female.Don't forget to head to Apple Podcasts here to support the show and tap the "+Follow" button! Your support allows me to understand better what you enjoy and dislike and find the time and resources needed to push every new episode LIVE while making it great.Thank you for listening!Connect with Neely GraceyWebsiteInstagram Support the show

I don't have enough positive things to say about my brief chat with Peter Bromka. I first encountered Peter honestly because my friend put me into his work and influenced me in the running space. I fell in love with his vibe, energy, and everything he enjoys about running as an athlete, now coach, and within the running community. Peter is a writer and a speedy marathon runner and has earned numerous accolades as a competitive runner. His approach to running as a form of meditation and movement throughout different walks of life has inspired him to create PB Running, his newfound coaching business. INCREDIBLE. You can check him out after listening to today's episode using the links below. Listening is contagious, and I highly encourage you to check out his work and writing for yourself; it is one of a kind!Don't forget to head to Apple Podcasts here to support the show and tap the "+Follow" button! Your support allows me to understand better what you enjoy and dislike and find the time and resources needed to push every new episode LIVE while making it great.Thank you for listening!Connect with Peter BromkaWebsiteInstagramSubstack Support the show

Hey there, runners and fitness enthusiasts! Welcome to the second episode of the Ask Alli Spin-Off, where we dive deep into training and running. I'm your host, Coach Alli, and I'm here to guide you on this journey to help you reach your fitness goals.Whether you're a seasoned marathoner, a beginner lacing up your running shoes for the first time, or someone just looking to incorporate more movement into your life, this is the place for you. We're here to answer all your burning questions and provide the inspiration and guidance you need to crush your fitness goals.And remember, this is your show! The Ask Alli Spin-Off is all about you, our incredible listeners. We want to hear from you, and we want to answer your questions. So, if you've got a burning question about training techniques, nutrition, gear, or anything related to running and fitness, don't be shy! Please send them our way.Today's questions answered are: I'm doing the workout on the treadmill right now. Is it normal for my watch to be very different from what the treadmill says regarding the pace?Treadmills versus running in the freezing rain?Please email all questions to runwithallicoaching@gmail.com OR drop us a DM on the @runwithallilivepodcast or @runwithalli Instagram social media accounts!Thank you for listening! See you next week LIVE on Instagram right here! Support the show

Lindsay Scott, Registered Physiotherapist and Acupuncture Provider at The Runner's Academy, Joins Me For A Discussion on How To Help Others Find Joy In The Sport of Running. Lindsay and her team are passionate runners, triathletes, and coaches who all share a commonality of helping runners find joy in the sport while performing it properly to optimize performance, recover, and reduce any risk of injuries.   Linday's adaptive coaching model speaks to her individualized approach to every athlete who walks through the door. She emphasizes the importance of movement over anything else before tackling the running-specific "stuff." Movement is the pinnacle of what allows us to do hard things, and Lindasy is here today to tell us a little bit more about how her role with runners at The Runner's Academy allows her to do just that. I enjoyed my chat with Lindasy, as I always love connecting with other like-minded individuals who all share a common passion for the sport of running, fitness, movement, and doing things the SMART way.  Don't forget to head to Apple Podcasts here to support the show and tap the "+Follow" button! Your support allows me to understand better what you enjoy and dislike and find the time and resources needed to push every new episode LIVE while making it great.Thank you for listening!Connect with The Runner's AcademyWebsiteTRA InstagramLindsay's InstagramTRA Approach to Running Technique EXPLAINED Support the show

Hey there, runners and fitness enthusiasts! Welcome to the first episode of the Ask Alli Spin-Off, where we dive deep into training and running. I'm your host, Coach Alli, and I'm here to guide you on this journey to help you reach your fitness goals.Whether you're a seasoned marathoner, a beginner lacing up your running shoes for the first time, or someone just looking to incorporate more movement into your life, this is the place for you. We're here to answer all your burning questions and provide the inspiration and guidance you need to crush your fitness goals.And remember, this is your show! The Ask Alli Spin-Off is all about you, our incredible listeners. We want to hear from you, and we want to answer your questions. So, if you've got a burning question about training techniques, nutrition, gear, or anything related to running and fitness, don't be shy! Please send them our way.Today's question answered is: I want to run a marathon, and I don’t know how to fuel during the marathon itself. I get horrible side stitches when I try. How do I eat while I run? Can I get away with not eating while I run? Help!Please email all questions to runwithallicoaching@gmail.com OR drop us a DM on the @runwithallilivepodcast or @runwithalli Instagram social media accounts!Thank you for listening! See you next week! Support the show

Stacey Schultz joins me on the podcast for our 127th episode to kick off the first episode of 2024! In this episode, we discuss women's role and importance in leadership. We dive into a discussion on Stacey's success in and outside of the sport of running to her role as a lady boss, leader, wife, mother, and writer, and how she balances it all to stay healthy, sane, and fit while crushing her personal and running goals. Stacey Schultz is the president of EducateLLC, a New York City–based company providing innovation and transformation coaching to educators. Dedicated to continuous learning, Stacey recently obtained her doctorate of education in organizational change and leadership from USC and is embarking on an executive certificate program in leadership coaching at Georgetown. An informed, creative leader with more than 20 years of experience in the field of education, she is passionate about using her skills to foster equitable and effective learning experiences for all. Stacey co-hosts the podcast “Educate U.S.” and is co-authoring the book “Transforming Collective Power” (expected 2024). In her spare time, she enjoys training for distance events, traveling to new places, getting lost in a book series, and spending time with her husband, three children, and two dogs.Stacey is one of my athletes, and I have enjoyed working with her since late September 2022. Seeing her thrive in and outside the sport and learning from her as a female mentor, absolutely crushing it in all aspects, has been an honor. I look forward to what the New Year has and letting the fun continue. Enjoy the listen. Don't forget to head to Apple Podcasts here to support the show and tap the "+Follow" button! Your support allows me to understand better what you enjoy and dislike and find the time and resources needed to push every new episode LIVE while making it great.Thank you for listening!Connect with Stacey SchultzLinkedInPodcast Support the show

Daniel Shamburg, Strength and Conditioning Coach, Ultramarathoner, VO2 Max Specialist, and Exercise Physiologist, joins me for a chat, discussing how to help all athletes maximize their potential by using metabolic testing, proper strength and conditioning, periodization, and more!Daniel has over 15 years of experience coaching individuals, including time as an assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach with the University of Tennessee Lady Vols.Daniel has various athletic accomplishments below, attributed to his expertise and knowledge as a coach and physiologist!Julian Station Full Moon 12/24 Hour Run. 1st Place. 100-miles. 23:28:24Big Dog’s Backyard Ultra - 2018. 28 Hours, 116.7 milesLast Annual Vol State 500k Road Race - 2016. Five days, 2 hours 57 minutes. 8th overallSan Diego 100-mile Endurance Run - 2015, 2016 & 2017Pacific Crest Trail 50-mile Run - 2015 & 2016 & 2017Badwater Salton Sea - 2017 & 2019Daniel is a huge advocate for using metabolic testing and understanding the WHY behind your training runs and mesocycles and how these all tie together, which are essential to optimize your performance as an endurance athlete. I can't wait to get myself tested in Daniel's facility this week and share more about what I've learned from working with him!Don't forget to head to Apple Podcasts here to support the show and tap the "+Follow" button! Your support allows me to understand better what you enjoy and dislike and find the time and resources needed to push every new episode LIVE while making it great.Thank you for listening!Connect with Daniel ShamburgInstagram Support the show

Chris Wehrman, Founding member of the RunBetter App, joins me for a chat, discussing how to help all athletes maximize their potential and achieve their athletic goals and beyond!Chris is a Nike+ Run Coach, 2x Olympic Qualifier, and race announcer for the Chicago Marathon. Fun fact: Chris saw history go down last October at the 2023 Bank of America Chicago Marathon when Kelvin Kiptum snatched the world record. He was in the front car leading the elites and witnessed firsthand how cool it was! You'll hear more about this during our chat in today's episode. Chris is a divorce attorney and a run coach based in Chicago. The RunBetter App allows users to train in a way that works for them from any treadmill. If your next goal marathon has HILLS, we've got your app to help you prepare for your next starting line!Don't forget to head to Apple Podcasts here to support the show and tap the "+Follow" button! Your support allows me to understand better what you enjoy and dislike and find the time and resources needed to push every new episode LIVE while making it great.Thank you for listening!Connect with the RunBetter AppWebsiteInstagram Support the show

Hettas Founder Lindsay Housman Joins Me For A Chat, sharing her high-performance, technical running shoes made for women to reach their full potential in sport and beyond.Lindsay first reached out to me to share her new product and has given me, along with many female athletes I coach and some friends, the opportunity to test the groundbreaking shoe brand made for women by women! During today's episode, Lindsay shares how Hettas was created, which started when her daughters were told they were "too small" to join a competitive ski team. Lindsay worked on leveraging her connections in the industry, getting a grant, and beginning to fund research solely focused on female athletes. By doing so, Lindsay and her team have built a product to create better, more personalized experiences that all female runners deserve. Hettas has a vision to create products for women tailored to our physiology, biomechanics, and even hormonal cycles. A unisex foot doesn't exist, and Hettas brings the science backing the shoe's design to the forefront and how women can benefit from the product and Hettas brand. There are three versions, the Alma Cruise, Alma Tempo, and Alma Speed, that all have the same fit same VeloPropulsion system, but with different foam firmnesses to fine-tune your shoe lineup. HOW COOL! For any questions about Hettas, please contact the brand using the contact information below! Don't forget to head to Apple Podcasts here to support the show and tap the "+Follow" button! Your support allows me to understand better what you enjoy and dislike and find the time and resources needed to push every new episode LIVE while making it great.Thank you for listening!Connect with HettasWebsiteInstagram Support the show

Roberto Mandje was a professional runner from 2004 to 2016. He competed in the 1,500 meters at the 2004 Olympics, the IAAF World Cross Country Championships, and the XTERRA Trail World Championship, where he placed seventh in 2012 and fifth in 2013. He has used his talents to coach runners worldwide, from running a mile to the marathon and beyond, as a mentor, friend, athlete, and teacher. Roberto just recently took part in the Speed Project 500 Kilometre race through the Atacama desert, sharing kilometers, sleepless hours, smiles, and all of the highs and lows with a team of strangers who are now family. What a feat! This is Roberto's second time joining me on the show for an awesome chat about training, the importance of speedwork for any runner, and how to test your limits and inner runner to become your best athlete and beyond!I hope this episode inspires you in some way to chase crazy, lofty goals and to do hard things because you are ABLE! Don't forget to head to Apple Podcasts here to support the show and tap the "+Follow" button! Your support allows me to understand better what you enjoy and dislike and find the time and resources needed to push every new episode LIVE while making it great.Thank you for listening!Connect with Roberto Mandje Instagram Support the show

Steph McGregor, 2:57 Marathoner, Coach, and Physio, joins me on today's episode to recap the 2023 Bank of America Chicago experience, her first time breaking 3, and well beyond breaking it!Steph's journey to sub-3 is inspiring through her coaching, training partners, and team in Vancouver. I, fortunately, got lucky enough to side by side with her during this race until she kicked it the final mile, flying through the finish line with a scorching time of 02:57:02. After the race, Steph and I connected (Thanks to Jennifer Chambers for tracking us both), and I'm so happy we did!We discuss everything from training for the race to takeaways and things you should know if you're considering racing the Chicago marathon next!I hope this episode inspires you in some way to chase crazy, lofy, goals, to run your first or next marathon for a time goal, and to do hard things because you are ABLE! Don't forget to head to Apple Podcasts here to support the show and tap the "+Follow" button! Your support allows me to understand better what you enjoy and dislike and find the time and resources needed to push every new episode LIVE while making it great.Thank you for listening!Connect with Steph McGregor Instagram Support the show

Coach Alli, Founder of Runwithalli® LLC Run Coaching, 02:57 Marathoner, 12x Marathon Finisher, Run Coach, and Host of the RUNWITHALLI LIVE Podcast, shares her experience running in the 2023 Bank of America Chicago Marathon!In this week's episode, I share with you my Chicago Marathon from race day weekend, race day morning, the atmosphere at the start of the race, what it's like to run in it as a runner, and spectate the race mile by mile. Join me for the mile-by-mile analysis and breakdown of the race, where I share key moments & strategies from fueling to reciting mantras and more all through Mile 26.2 and beyond! I hope this inspires you in some way to chase crazy, lofy, goals, to run your first or next marathon for a time goal, and to do hard things because you are ABLE! Thank you for listening to this week's episode!Don't forget to head to Apple Podcasts here to support the show and tap the "+Follow" button! Your support allows me to understand better what you enjoy and dislike and find the time and resources needed to push every new episode LIVE while making it great.Connect with Coach AlliInstagramWebsiteCoaching & Partnership InquiriesSpecial LinksFox 32 Chicago News Interview HereDiscounted UCAN Link Here Grab Your Core Power HereSupport the show Support the show