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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.
Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Allie Feller pairs detailed elite-race conversations with candid accounts of illness, recovery, friendship, and the changing meaning of a run.
Ali on the Run Show moves easily between elite racing and the personal lives that continue after the finish. Allie Feller gives Emily Infeld and Nikki Hiltz room to reconstruct championship races through positioning, tactical decisions, physical recovery, and the mental work…
A 1500-meter final sits beside a chemo couch, for your running life beyond finish lines.
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Short reviews from the PlayNext desk, based on the episodes we processed.
A focused championship-week check-in that makes 1500-meter qualifying feel immediate.
The piece follows Nikki Hiltz into the start of the USA Track and Field Outdoor National Championships with the steady focus of a 1500-meter runner who understands that the rounds are the story.
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…
A candid 10,000-meter recap that keeps the race analysis grounded in personality and detail.
Kira D'Amato's USA Track and Field Outdoor National Championships recap gets straight to the points that matter: her 10,000-meter race was her first track race of the year, she finished seventh in 32:19, and she lowered the American Masters record by 73.22 seconds, taking it…
A championship recap that turns race tactics into something candid and human.
Nikki Hiltz's return to Allie on the Run Show plays as a race debrief that keeps opening into something more personal. Allie and Nikki move through the first round, the 1500 meter final, the race plan, the pushing and shoving in the pack, and the long afterglow of a sixth…
A national title recap that doubles as a hard-earned comeback story.
Emily Infeld's 10,000-meter national title is the clear anchor, but the real interest is how she got back there. Allie Feller follows the race itself, the late push, and the patient work of trusting a body that spent the previous year on PRP, PT, and small, stubborn steps…
A warm catch-up that turns early running-blog culture into an honest reckoning.
Allie Feller catches up with Janae Barron, and the conversation leans into what long-running running media used to normalize. It looks back at magazine-era body talk, including the kind of love handle comments that now land differently, and it does not rush past the regret,…
A running story that makes the 12 Olivias relay feel lived in.
Olivia Enright's visit sketches a tight, grounded picture of a running life: Adidas work, NC State, jump rope roots, and the friendships that keep the whole thing moving, all heading toward the very specific 12 Olivias Hood to Coast team.
A third-trimester check-in that earns its happiness without pretending the road here was easy.
Jess Movald's return feels like a real checkpoint: after Battle at 26 weeks and two days, and 167 days in the NICU, she is now in her third trimester with her second baby due this October.
Bill Simmons debates NBA tanking, MVP races, and movies with Zach Lowe and friends.
Big Cat and PFT Commenter cover the NFL, March Madness, and NHL for laughs.
Host Allie Feller interviews professional runner Keira D'Amato about her seventh-place finish and American Masters record in the 10,000 meters at the 2025 U.S.
Professional runner Emily Venters discusses her upcoming marathon debut at Chicago, detailing her training with a top Utah group, struggles with OCD and injuries in college, and goals to break the American debut record.
Allie Feller hosts Emily Halman for a support squad episode after Allie's fourth round of chemotherapy for stage four breast cancer.
Emily Infeld discusses her recent win in the 10,000m at the USA Track & Field Outdoor National Championships, reflecting on her career longevity at age 35, training adjustments, mental resilience through injuries, and the emotional journey from setbacks to victory.
Host Allie Feller interviews Josette Andrews, a 5000m runner for Team USA heading to the 2025 World Championships.
Nikki Hiltz recaps winning their sixth straight U.S.
Allie Feller hosts her cousin Jackie for a Support Squad episode recorded after Allie's fifth round of chemotherapy.
Allie Feller shares an intimate update on her life since starting chemotherapy for stage four metastatic breast cancer, discussing the physical and emotional toll, her struggles as a single mother, and the support from her community.
Allie Feller hosts her best friend Michael Ann Bailey to discuss their long-term friendship, from meeting at Dance Spirit Magazine to supporting Allie through stage four breast cancer treatment.
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.
Host Allie Feller interviews professional runner Nikki Hiltz on the eve of the USA Track and Field Outdoor National Championships, discussing pre-race routines, coaching changes, pressure as defending champion, and personal stories including a documentary project and agent support.
Allie Feller interviews Olivia Enright, a sports marketing manager at Adidas, about her running journey, career, and the creation of the 12 Olivias relay team.
Jess Movold, a running and strength coach, returns to the show to discuss her pregnancy journey, including her son Battle's premature birth and NICU stay, a subsequent miscarriage, and now reaching the third trimester.
Host Allie Feller catches up with longtime friend and running blogger Janae Barron (Hungry Runner Girl).
Host Ali Feller shares her Boston Marathon story and gives a pep talk about finding belonging in the running community.
Host Ali Feller interviews elite runner Sarah Hall about her upcoming Boston Marathon, her memoir, and her recent racing achievements.
Host Ali Feller interviews American marathon record holder Emily Sisson about her training and goals ahead of the Boston Marathon.
Host Ali Feller interviews elite marathoner Jess McLean about her recent races, including the U.S.
Host Ali Feller interviews professional marathoner Emma Bates about her pregnancy, recent race, and a controversial sponsorship loss.
Host Ali Feller interviews two-time Olympic bronze medalist Grant Fisher about his racing, training, and experience pacing Faith Kipyegan's Breaking 4 event.
Host Ali Feller interviews elite transgender non-binary runner Sofia Camacho about their running career, art, and coaching.
Host Ali Feller interviews professional runner Sarah Hall about her 2024 marathon season, including races at the Olympic Trials, Boston, Chicago, and Valencia.
Host Ali Feller catches up with sports dietitian Megan Featherson to review her 2024 running achievements, including completing the Abbott Six Star journey and running the Berlin Marathon.
Host Ali Feller interviews Tiara Williams, a track and field journalist and former heptathlete, about her career and experiences in the running world.