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by 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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- 5 days ago2h 2m
913. Everything You Need to Know About the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon
"The energy I give the first athletes when they cross is the same as I give the final finishers." —TCS New York City Marathon Race Director Ted Metellus Every year on the first Sunday of November, athletes take over the five boroughs for one reason: the TCS New York City Marathon. This episode is your unofficial guide to the iconic 26.2-mile race, which this year is expected to see a record-breaking 60,000 runners on the 50th anniversary of the five-borough course. Two jam-packed hours of New York City Marathon-related information. Let's have some fun! (See you at the finish!) SPONSORS: New Balance: Click here to check out this year's official New York City Marathon collection! Vuori: Click here to get 20% off your first Vuori purchase. (Get the Villa Widelegs!) Lagoon: Click here and use code ALI at checkout to get 15% off your next Lagoon purchase. (I'm an Otter!) In this episode: New York City Marathon race director Ted Metellus talks about why he's excited for this year's TCS New York City Marathon The 2026 TCS New York City Marathon by the numbers Pre-race: how to get in, how to handle feeling overwhelmed by logistics, and how to watch this year's race What you need to know about getting to the start line in Staten Island, and what to do once you're there Who to watch in the professional athlete and celebrity fields All about the New York City Marathon course Welcome to the New York City Marathon finish line — and what happens once you cross it Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter 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!
- 1 weeks ago1h 36m
912. Siobhan Donovan, Marathoner with Stage IV Breast Cancer
"It's less scary if you face it. If you avoid it, it grows. It becomes scarier. Sometimes it's better to just face things head on." In April 2022, Siobhan Donovan was 33 years old. She was 36 weeks pregnant with her third child when she thought she had a clogged milk duct. It turned out to be stage IV breast cancer that had already spread to her bones. The doctors induced labor, and when Siobhan's son was four days old, she went to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute to begin aggressive treatment, starting with 27 grueling rounds of weekly chemotherapy — with a newborn in tow. Siobhan's treatment worked: By 2024, she had achieved No Evidence of Active Disease status, and was training for the Boston Marathon (raising $20,000 for DFCI in the process). But just before the race, she found out her cancer was back. She crossed the finish line, and began another year and a half of chemotherapy. Today, 4.5 years after her initial diagnosis, Siobhan is NED again, and in training mode again: Next weekend, she'll run the TCS New York City Marathon. In this conversation, Siobhan vulnerably revisits the hardest days of her life, talks about where she's at now, and shares her hopes, dreams, and fears for the future. SPONSORS: Shokz" My favorite headphones! Use code ALI for $10 off your next Shokz purchase. (I love the Open Run Pro 2.) Oofos: The best in the recovery footwear game. Click here to check out Oofos's new CLUB+ line! Your feet are going to be so happy! In this episode: What's making Siobhan happy today Why Siobhan is running this year's New York City Marathon What Siobhan's into right now What Siobhan was like growing up, how running came into her life, and how — and why — she became a marathoner Is cancer like a marathon? Reflections on Breast Cancer Awareness Month On receiving a stage IV breast cancer diagnosis at 36 weeks pregnant "Dying was the biggest fear" On being a fighter, a warrior, and a survivor Siobhan's advice to caregivers Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter 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 weeks ago1h 39m
911. My 2026 Chicago Marathon Weekend Recap
"It was nice to be in Chicago and not feel like my life was imploding." I'm just about recovered from the 2026 Chicago Marathon weekend, where I was in town as a part of the finish line announcing team and co-host of the Champions Reception. That means it's time to recap it all in exhaustive detail. In this solo episode, I'm covering everything I did, everywhere I went, and everyone I saw, from the parties and events to the 5K, the boat ride, and, of course, race day. SPONSORS: New Balance. Click here to get your hands on the just-released SC Rebel. You're going to love it! Lagoon. My favorite pillows and pillowcases! Click here to get the limited edition Ali on the Run x Lagoon Cool Flex Performance Pillowcase (!!!), and use code ALI at checkout for 15% off. IN THIS EPISODE: What life looked like heading into Chicago Marathon weekend this year, and my history with Chicago Friday: the flight, the Off the Rails live show, and the way-too-late night Saturday: the Abbott Chicago 5K, the breakfast date, the finish line rehearsal, the sushi walk to the Bean, and the best boat ride ever Sunday: the 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Monday: the final run, and the trip home Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Subscribe to the newsletter Join the Facebook group Support on Patreon 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 weeks ago1h 33m
910. Emma Grace Hurley's 2026 Chicago Marathon Recap
"I took a selfie with Deena and Joanie yesterday! That's the coolest moment of my life. I literally think that was the best two seconds I've ever lived. It's never gonna get better than this." She's a marathoner — and she's the fastest first-time marathoner in American history! This weekend, Emma Grace Hurley made her much-anticipated 26.2-mile debut at the Chicago Marathon, and she knocked it out of the park. Emma Grace ran 2:20:47, the fastest marathon debut for an American woman, and finished seventh overall. In this conversation, recorded the day after the race, she breaks it all down, from the training and the race plan, to how she felt during both the best and toughest miles of the marathon. SPONSOR: Shokz" My favorite headphones! Use code ALI for $10 off your next Shokz purchase. (I love the Open Run Pro 2.) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter 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 weeks ago1h 50m
909. Everything You Need to Know About the 2026 Chicago Marathon
"Remember the entire journey, because it's very special." Welcome to Chicago Marathon week! The 48th running of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon takes place this Sunday, October 11, and this episode is jam-packed with information you'll want to hear before you head to the start line. (And yes, you really should plan to get there two hours early.) The elite fields are, as always, stacked, and those athletes will be followed by 55,000 of you en route to 26.2-mile glory. Get ready. Get psyched. And get that Goose Island at the finish! SPONSORS: Shokz" My favorite headphones! Use code ALI for $10 off your next Shokz purchase. (I love the Open Run Pro 2.) Oofos: The best in the recovery footwear game. Click here to check out Oofos's new CLUB+ line! Your feet are going to be so happy! In this episode: Chicago Marathon executive race director Carey Pinkowski talks about what to expect at this year's race The 2026 Chicago Marathon by the numbers All things pre-race: How to get in for next year's Chicago Marathon, how Chicago is committed to sustainability, and whether or not you can still change your starting corral assignment Who to watch in this year's professional fields What to know about getting to the start and navigating the athlete village Chris "Coach Worm" Wehrman and Robyn LaLonde talk Chicago Marathon course strategy All about the finish line experience Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter 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!
- Oct 1, 20261h 19m
908. Karla Bruning, New York City Marathon Finish Line Announcer
"I don't want to just read names and countries the whole time. That gets boring. I like to talk to runners, too. 'If this is your first New York City Marathon, throw your hands in the air!' And then half the hands go up, and you're like, 'Oh my gosh, this is so amazing!' I don't know why after all this time I'm still surprised they're listening to me!" Even if you don't know her name or her face, you probably know her voice. Karla Bruning is one of the longtime announcers and emcees for the New York Road Runners, and has been hyping up runners at the New York City Marathon since 2010, when she not only ran the race for the first time, but also sang the National Anthem at the start! In this conversation, Karla talks about how she has become one of the voices of the TCS New York City Marathon, and what the road to life on the mic has looked like. In addition to being a marathoner, a triathlete, a mom, a wife, a journalist, and a race announcer and event emcee, Karla and her husband also own Dovetail and Co., a hotel group with seven properties in locations including Bermuda, Waikiki, the Catskills, and Newport, RI. Life is good for Karla, who is booked, booking, and busy! FOLLOW KARLA @runkarlarun SPONSOR: New Balance. Click here to get your hands on the just-released SC Rebel. You're going to love it! IN THIS EPISODE: What's making Karla happy today, and what she's into right now How Karla's spends her days off the run Karla's road to becoming a race announcer at the New York City Marathon What it was like singing the National Anthem at the New York City Marathon start line in 2010, and how Karla started working races after that All about being a start line announcer, and what runners don't see The view from the New York City Marathon finish line, and what it takes to be a finish line announcer On learning how to pronounce all those names Karla's most memorable finish line moments Karla's jam-packed marathon week schedule The parts of the job that Karla says are the most stressful Karla's take on the changing landscape at finish lines On Karla's relationship with running right now Karla's advice for this year's New York City Marathoners Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Subscribe to the newsletter Join the Facebook group Support on Patreon S
- Sep 29, 20261h 27m
907. Alana Levy, 2:34 Marathoner
"I think one of my biggest problems is I finish every race and think, 'I think I can go faster!'" If you follow the sport, you probably recognize Alana Levy. The New York City-based runner and member of Brooklyn Track Club is seemingly everywhere these days. From local staple races like the New York Mini 10K and the Fifth Avenue Mile (where Alana just won the open division in a personal best 4:38) to major marathons, like the 2025 Chicago Marathon where Alana earned her Olympic Trials Qualifier, running 2:36:53, to this year's Boston Marathon, where she improved her personal best by more than two minutes, racing in the pro field and finishing in 2:34:50. She's logging 100-mile weeks, winning races, and qualifying for the Olympic Trials Marathon — while working full-time as the director of product management at Pearl Health. In this conversation, Alana talks about her relationship with running and how it has evolved over the years, and about what it's like being a part of the ever-evolving New York City running community. FOLLOW ALANA @yo_lans SPONSOR: New Balance. Click here to get your hands on the just-released SC Rebel. You're going to love it! Lagoon. My favorite pillows and pillowcases! Click here to get the limited edition Ali on the Run x Lagoon Cool Flex Performance Pillowcase (!!!), and use code ALI at checkout for 15% off. IN THIS EPISODE: What's making Alana happy today, and what she's into right now All about Alana's job as Director of Product Management at Pearl Health What Alana's relationship with running is like right now Alana reflects on "Young Lans," her childhood in Chappaqua, NY, and her experience running in college On graduating from college and trying to figure out what to do next How Alana has found her place in the New York City running community How Alana became a 2:34 marathoner Alana's OTQ journey What it was like racing the 2026 Boston Marathon in the pro field What Alana's relationship with running looks like right now Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Subscribe to the newsletter Join the Facebook group Support on Patreon 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!
- Sep 24, 20261h 20m
906. Marathon Talk, Best Running Friends Edition
"Don't let anyone or anything make you feel like less of a runner." There's a chill in the air. It's officially fall. And that means it's officially fall marathon season. Whether you're gearing up for your first or your 50th, it's likely that your weekends right now are consumed by long runs, your shopping cart is filled with gels and Body Glide, and you're eagerly awaiting the day your race city's weather is available in the 10-day forecast. (You can keep checking, but trust that it'll keep changing.) In the spirit of the marathon, this is a crowd-sourced episode sharing the best advice, the biggest regrets, and the race day must-dos from the greatest community around: the Best Running Friends (that's you!). Plus, the pet peeves that really set you off on race day, your favorite things to listen to on the big day, and what you wish you would've known before your first 26.2. (You've got this!) SPONSORS: Shokz" My favorite headphones! Use code ALI for $10 off your next Shokz purchase. (I love the Open Run Pro 2.) Vuori: Click here to get 20% off your first Vuori purchase. (Get the Halo Essential Wide Leg pants!) IN THIS EPISODE: Your best running tip or piece of advice Wish you wish you would've known before your first marathon Your favorite way to celebrate a race well run Your race-day superstitions, traditions, must-dos What are you listening to on race day? The vent session: your biggest race day annoyances and pet peeves Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Subscribe to the newsletter Join the Facebook group Support on Patreon 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!
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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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