Ali on the Run Show

826. Keira D’Amato’s 2025 U.S. Track & Field Outdoor National Championships 10,000m Recap

"It felt like I was playing with house money." Let the 2025 U.S. Track & Field Outdoor National Championships recaps begin! First up: Keira D'Amato, fresh off her first track race of the year. In this conversation, recorded just 48 hours after crossing the finish, Keira talks about racing the 10,000m, running 32:19, finishing seventh, and breaking the American Master's Record. She explains why she decided to race, shares what her goals and race plan were, and talks about how she feels about the outcome. In this episode: How Keira feels about her race at Nationals (2:30) Why racing in spikes is harder on the body than racing in super shoes on the roads (4:00) The last time Keira finished a race and felt satisfied (6:00) How Keira’s body is feeling post-10,000m (9:00) On arriving in Eugene, and what the atmosphere was like (14:10) Why Keira wore a GPS watch during the 10,000m Final (18:30) How Keira spent race day (22:00) Keira’s race plan, and the advice she got from coach Ed “Easy E” Eyestone (31:00) All about that American Master’s Record (34:15) Keira breaks down the race, and talks about when moves were made (39:20) Was it fun? (43:00) What happened after the race (49:55) Keira’s experience recording the audiobook for Don’t Call it a Comeback (58:00) SPONSORS:  UCAN: Click here to get a FREE UCAN sample pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALI for 20% off your entire UCAN order. Lagoon: Click here to take Lagoon’s 2-minute sleep quiz to see which pillow is right for you. (I'm an Otter!) Use code ALI at checkout for 15% off your next Lagoon order. Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group 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!

825. Jess Movold, Running & Strength Coach, on Life in the Third Trimester

"I'm excited, and also a little freaked out!" Jess Movold is a running and strength coach who lives in Austin, TX, with her husband and their son, Battle. Battle is appropriately named: He was born at just 26 weeks and 2 days, and spent 167 days in the NICU. Today, he's a happy, healthy three-year-old, and he's getting promoted to Big Brother this fall. In this episode, Jess talks about making it to the third trimester, and celebrates being "the most pregnant she's ever been!" She reflects on a pregnancy loss, and talks about how she's feeling on the run, at Hyrox, and in this new-to-her phase of life. Plus: The Hunting Wives, celebrity crushes, and so much more. SPONSOR:  New Balance: Click here to get your hands on the just-released Rebel v5! Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group 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!

824. Nikki Hiltz on Competing at USA Track & Field Outdoor National Championships

"It feels really good — and it's a lot of pressure at the same time... I do have a target on my back, but that's fine." Happy USA Track & Field Outdoor Championships! Today, eight-time National Champion (and fan favorite!) Nikki Hiltz will compete in the first round of the 1500m, hoping to advance to the Final and, ultimately, earn a spot on Team USA for World Championships in Tokyo. In this conversation, recorded the night before the meet, Nikki talks about how they're feeling heading into the first round and what the energy is like in Eugene, OR, right now. FOLLOW NIKKI @nikkihiltz FOLLOW KICK @kickdocumentary SPONSORS:  Boulderthon: Join me in Boulder, CO, on September 28, 2025! Click here to register for the marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, and kids run, and use code ALI for $20 off your marathon or half registration.  goodr: Click here and use code ALI for $5 off your next order. Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group 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!

823. The Support Squad Series, Episode 3, with Michael Anne Bailey

"We really are having the best of times during the worst of times." I'm fresh off my third round of chemotherapy (round two was rough!), and am back on the couch recording with friends. This time for chemo, I was joined by my best friend (and former Dance Spirit colleague!) Michael Anne Bailey, and this is our recap from the day at the infusion center and the few days we spent together. We share our friendship origin story, gush about the things we love most about each other, and talk a lot about eyebrows. SPONSOR:  New Balance: Click here to get your hands on the just-released Rebel v5! Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group 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!

822. A Look at Life Since Chemo Round 2

“A great thing about having cancer is people are so nice to you!” This is my attempt to catch you up on what life has looked like since Chemo Round 2. Buckle up! SPONSORS:  UCAN: Click here to get a FREE UCAN sample pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALI for 20% off your entire UCAN order. Vuori: Click here for 20% off your first Vuori purchase. Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group 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!