Ali on the Run Show · Ali Feller

Catching Up with Heather MacLean, New Balance Professional Athlete

·58 min·5 clips
Heather McLean opens up about feeling unworthy in professional running despite her Olympic status.
Heather McLean discusses her recent coaching change to Julie Benson, training with Nikki Hiltz, and her 2025 track season, including a fourth-place finish at nationals. She shares personal stories about turning 30, mental health struggles, and her love for Market Basket, offering insights into the life of a professional runner.

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A grounded athlete check-in on change, coaching, and the work of choosing yourself.

Heather McLean's turn here centers less on race results than on what changes when a runner's life shifts around the training. The move to just outside Boston, the switch from Mark Coogan to Julie Benson, and the more personal coaching that comes with it all frame the…

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If you want a candid check-in with Heather MacLean as her training life shifts, start here.

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