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"I am nowhere near close to being an expert, and thatâs part of why I wanted this job â a challenge."
Imagine you're a real-life woman in STEM. Someone who loves numbers, data, hypotheses, constants, and thoroughly researched experiments with scientifically-backed outcomes. Imagine you're also an athlete. A triathlete, specifically. So, what's the dream job? Triathlete in STEM Jinger Gottschall found it: Director of Sports Research at New Balance. In her role, Jinger oversees a team whose job it is to create, research, test, and design shoes and apparel that maximize performance and minimize injury. In this conversation â recorded in the Sports Research Lab at The TRACK at New Balance â Jinger talks about what her job entails, why she wanted this job, where work still needs to be done when testing products for men vs. women, and just how many pairs of shoes are in her closet.
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What itâs like working at the New Balance Sports Research Lab (2:40) How Jinger describes her job (3:45) What itâs like when the pros come into the lab (6:30) How Jinger has learned about all the sports New Balance covers (11:45) How Jinger got the job she has today (14:30) On testing competitorsâ shoes (24:30) The lab, by the numbers (33:00) Jingerâs take on testing for womenâs products (35:45) What a day in the life is like at New Balance (43:45) Jingerâs favorite feature in the sports research lab, her favorite shoes, and more (48:20)Follow Ali:
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"Be open to the possibility of what can happen when you relinquish control and just listen."
Welcome to Ask Ali, a monthly series where I answer all of your questions submitted on Instagram (I'm @aliontherun1). This time around, we're tackling health stuff, running stuff, work stuff, and a total grab bag of miscellaneous questions.
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Zijn er afleveringen die ontbreken?
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"Thatâs been a big part of the change and growth. The lesson is trusting yourself and not being afraid to figure out what works for you, even if thatâs different than someone else."
She'll race the 800, the 1500, the mile, the 5K, the 10K...and in this conversation, Elise Cranny even hints at a possible marathon someday. Elise returns to the Ali on the Run Show to catch up on life since becoming a two-time Olympian (2020 and 2024). She talks about a lot of change: from Portland-based Bowerman Track Club and coach Jerry Schumacher, to Boulder-based Team Boss and coach Joe Bosshard, to now, training in Flagstaff, being coached by NAU's Jarred Cornfield, and taking a break from the team atmosphere. She explains why she made certain changes in an Olympic year, and talks about how she's feeling now, both physically and mentally. (Spoiler: She's fit, and she's headed to Sound Running's The TEN next weekend!)
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Whatâs on tap for today? (2:30) Eliseâs New York Times Games morning routine (5:30) On life lately (10:50) The allure of the marathon (14:35) Which distance has Eliseâs heart right now? (18:40) On chasing records (24:15) Elise recaps her 2025 indoor season (25:45) How Elise is feeling right now, and whether sheâs currently feeling fit (30:30) All about Eliseâs big changes over the past few years, including changing teams, coaches, and locations (35:20) On being a confident racer, and how Elise handles the comparison trap (43:15) Why Elise chose to sign with Grand Slam Track, and how being a racer has dictated this yearâs schedule (45:50) How Elise has handled a tough couple of years (52:00) What Elise is excited about right now (57:30) No-such-thing-as-TMI talk! (This is the stuff I mentioned!) (59:35)Follow Ali:
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"There are so many ways to get to the start line. There is not one way to do it. You just have to find what works best for you."
Parker Valby was a collegiate phenom. At the University of Florida, Parker set multiple collegiate records in the 5000m and the 10,000m. She earned six NCAA and SEC titles, including five NCAA titles in one year alone. She wrapped up her career as a Gator by competing at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Team Trials, earning a spot on Team USA, and competing at the Paris Olympics, where she finished 11th in the 10,000m final and was the youngest runner in the top 15.
Now, 22-year-old Parker has officially gone pro. She signed with New Balance and joined Team New Balance Boston, where she trains alongside teammates â and fellow Olympians â including Elle Purrier St. Pierre, Heather MacLean, and Emily Mackay.
This conversation was recorded at The TRACK at New Balance during the New Balance Nationals Indoor meet. Enjoy as NB Olympian Vernon Norwood drops in mid-chat and takes over hosting duties!
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IN THIS EPISODE:
Does Boston feel like home? (2:40) Can Parker still do a split? (4:00) On adjusting to life as a professional athlete (6:30) Parkerâs experience joining Team New Balance Boston (7:30) What Parker was like growing up, and how her dad became her agent (10:35) Parkerâs âgoing proâ support network (16:45) Is it hard to be the best? (18:20) What it was like winning the Bowerman Award â and just how much it weighs (23:55) What it was like making her pro debut at New Balance Indoor Grand Prix (26:00) All about Team New Balance Boston and coach Mark Coogan (31:10) Parkerâs preferred methods of cross training (39:45) What itâs like getting recognized on the run in Boston (48:00) Vernon Norwood takes over hosting duties (59:00)SPONSOR:
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"The thing that they just really want is to race the best people, and for people to watch them. They legitimately want to race really good people, and they want it to matter."
You've probably seen the hype for track's newest league. But what, exactly, is Grand Slam Track, and why should we care about it? In this conversation, Grand Slam's Senior Director of Racing, Kyle Merber, returns to the Ali on the Run Show to tell us everything we need to know about the "Slams." He talks about his role, and about the athlete recruiting process. Plus, what he's most excited for, why he thinks everyone should watch, and a bit of celebration for his 2:26 marathon PR from the Houston Marathon earlier this year.
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"Win or learn, and then pick up and move on."
The girls were back in town! Keira D'Amato and I spent the weekend in Richmond, VA, for the second River City Half Marathon and 5K (she ran â and won â the half, and I ran the 5K). Thank you so much to the best bejeweled and bedazzled audience for such a fun afternoon. We laughed, we debated hot takes, and we love you so much.
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"Itâs not sustainable if youâre not having fun with it."
Tristin Colley ran her first marathon in 2019 in 2 hours and 40 minutes. Just four years later, Tristin she 15 minutes off that time, running 2:25 at the Chicago Marathon. Now, Tristin (formerly Van Ord) is throwing down 110-mile weeks with her team, ZAP Endurance, as she gears up for this year's Boston Marathon. Tristin lives in Blowing Rock, NC, with her husband, teammate, and fellow pro marathoner Andrew Colley. This past weekend, they each competed at the USATF Half Marathon Championships in Atlanta. In this conversation, Tristin reflects on that race, and looks to her next one in Boston. She talks about going pro, being raised by a single mom, and doing triple workouts as part of her Boston prep.
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IN THIS EPISODE:
On running to the Shrek soundtrack on repeat, the ZAP Endurance team vibe, and âketchup with seemingly ranchâ (2:50) Tristinâs take on off days (8:15) Tristin recaps her race at the USATF Half Marathon Championships (9:40) How Tristin deals with disappointment (12:00) Tristinâs takeaways from last weekendâs race (15:55) Reflecting on a tough year, and what Tristinâs mindset was heading into the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon (17:00) What it was like living in North Carolina during last yearâs floods (21:25) All about Coach Colley, and Tristinâs involvement at Appalachian State University (26:30) How Tristinâs Boston Marathon training is going (28:10) How Tristin met now-husband Andrew Colley (32:10) How Tristin has shaved 15 minutes off her marathon time (38:30) Why Tristin wanted to run with ZAP Endurance (40:15) All about Tristinâs mom, and what Tristin was like as a kid (41:00) Tristin looks back on her experiences at both the 2020 and 2024 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials (47:15) The pros and cons of dating a teammate and fellow professional marathoner (57:00)SPONSORS:
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"Itâs never too late. Itâs never too late to switch careers, ask for a raise, do something you want to be doing. If youâre feeling stuck, just know that itâs never too late. If you want to make a change, life is short. Do it."
Talia McKinney is on her feet all day, every day â and every day starts with a run. The New York City-based marathoning real estate agent is one of the top agents at SERHANT, where she works with Million Dollar Listing and Owning Manhattan star Ryan Serhant. Talia is a speaker, host, and world traveler (she's been to 45 countries!), who runs as a guide with Achilles International. In this conversation, she talks about what it's like selling a $31.5 million home (!!!) and about the most impressive amenities she's ever seen, and she shares her running and real estate origin stories.
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IN THIS EPISODE:
How Talia celebrated her birthday in Idaho (1:50) All about Taliaâs run today â and how she found her running buddies (4:45) How Talia became a guide for Achilles International (7:15) What Taliaâs training for right now (11:55) Why Talia decided to run her first marathon (13:10) A day in the life of Talia McKinney (19:00) Some of Taliaâs most memorable sales (21:10) Taliaâs dream runner-friendly building (29:10) How Talia became a real estate agent, and why she wanted to work with Ryan Serhant (30:45) Talia's advice for anyone who isn't feeling seen, heard, or taken seriously (43:10)SPONSOR:
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"Itâs good to get to a place where you can accept that there are terrible things happening and good things happening, and they all happen at once, and we donât get to plan when they happen. So if youâre going through something really hard and joy shows up for you, see it and notice it."
Welcome to Ask Ali, a monthly series where I answer all of your questions submitted on Instagram (I'm @aliontherun1). This time around, we're covering everything from how to trust your training to how to stay positive in the face of adversity to "What's saving your life right now?"
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"I needed to have the year I had to really give me the push to make the changes I made."
In 2022, Sinclaire Johnson cemented her spot as a middle-distance rising star when she broke the women's 1500m tape at the U.S. National Championships. Since then, the Nike-sponsored athlete has made a lot of changes on the run. She transitioned from Jerry Schumacher's Bowerman Track Club to Union Athletics Club, where she was coached by Pete Julian. Last year â a year when she finished fourth in the 1500m at the Olympic Track & Field Trials â Sinclaire knew it was time to change it up again, this time opting to forgo a team environment and be coached by her fiancĂ©, Craig Nowak. Now, with a fresh 3:56 1500m PR from the 2024 Trials, Sinclaire is in the middle of her indoor season. She ran a personal best in the mile (4:23.58) at New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, where she finished third, and then finished sixth in the Wanamaker Mile at the Millrose Games in New York City. This weekend, Sinclaire will race at U.S. Indoor Nationals.
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Where in the world is Sinclaire Johnson? (2:10) How Sinclaire and her Nike-sponsored friends have navigated change over the past few years â and what itâs meant for their relationships (6:00) Sinclaire reflects on her third-place finish and personal best at New Balance Indoor Grand Prix (8:00) How Sinclaire was feeling heading into the Wanamaker Mile at the Millrose Games in New York City (12:35) Sinclaire looks back on her pro racing debut (15:20) How Sinclaire processed last yearâs U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials, where she finished fourth in the 1500m (20:40) How Sinclaire has navigated some big recent changes, including a team change and a coaching change (27:45) What Sinclaireâs training looks like right now (42:00) How Craig proposed to Sinclaire (47:30) Whatâs on Sinclaireâs 2025 racing calendar â including a distance debut later this year (53:20) Sinclaire's advice for anyone feeling stuck right now (59:20)Follow Ali:
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"Itâs OK that not everybody gets it. The right people will."
Three years ago, in an antidote to Love on the Run Week, Molly Seidel and Anoush Arakelian joined the Ali on the Run Show for a chat about dating, confidence, mental health, and more. Now, the girls are back in town, and Molly and Anoush return for life updates, running updates, and more dating, confidence, and mental health talk.
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How Molly and Anoush feel about Valentineâs Day (3:15) Who would play you in the romantic comedy of your life? (5:10) What Molly and Anoush would say to their younger selves (9:00) Anoush offers a life update (11:15) Mollyâs life update (14:50) How Anoush became a 2:57 marathoner (22:05) On getting the ick (31:50) Listener stories about love, dating, disasters, and more (41:00)Follow Ali:
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"I didn't know that this was how good a relationship could be. I didn't know how healthy relationships could be. Being with Montana is like seeing daylight."
Happy Valentine's Day! In this edition of Love on the Run, we are getting to know Dakotah and Montana Popehn. They share the story of how they met, who made the first move for the first kiss, who said "I love you" first, and everything that happened next, including Montana's proposal at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games (where Dakotah finished 12th in the marathon) and their intimate wedding just one week before the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon.
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âWeâre unstoppable on the same team.â
It's Love on the Run Week!
I am not ashamed to admit that Valentine's Day is my favorite holiday. People will say it's a Hallmark holiday, or they'll say "but we should tell people we love them every day!" And OK! We totally should, I agree. But a day that's all about celebrating love? I'm so into it.
The way I see it and celebrate it, it's about love is love is love is love is love is love is love. It's a heart-filled time to honor and acknowledge and appreciate all of the love in your life, whether it's a long-term romantic relationship, a one-night fling, a special friendship, your trusty barista, a favorite colleague, or a family member.
In this edition of Love on the Run, I'm putting a family member of my own in the spotlight.
Meet Jacqueline Adair: "Cousin Jackie!"
Jackie is â you guessed it â my cousin, and she's one of my very best friends. She lives in Arlington, VA (by way of Pennsylvania), with her husband and two daughters, she works in national security, and she's a marathoner and ultramarathoner.
Jackie has played one of the biggest, most supportive roles in my life over the past few years, and I'm delighted to get to introduce her to you today.
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"I would just look at the clock and accept, like, 'OK, weâre running really really fast. And this is gonna be the hardest thing youâve ever done. But if you can hold on, youâre in for a treat.'"
In her first few years as a professional athlete, Gabbi Jennings has quickly earned and solidified her spot as one to watch in the 3000m Steeplechase. Last summer, she finished fourth in the steeple at the U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials â a tough spot to finish, but one that came with plenty of worthwhile and hard-earned lessons. In this conversation, the adidas-sponsored member of Team Boss talks about what she gained from that day in Eugene, and about how it inspired her goals for 2025. Last weekend, Gabbi raced the mile at the BU Terrier Classic in Boston. She finished second (behind winner Elise Cranny) in a personal best 4:25.32. Now, she's headed to New York City, where Gabbi will race the 3K at the Millrose Games.
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How Gabbiâs feeling after the BU Terrier Classic (2:00) Gabbiâs special bond with teammate Cory McGee (3:10) Gabbi recaps her 4:25.32 PB in Boston (5:55) The shortest and longest distances Gabbi is willing to race (10:00) The competitors Gabbi loves racing (17:20) Gabbiâs goals for Millrose, and what a pre-race pep talk from Coach Joe Bosshard typically entails (21:00) All about pre-race Gabbi (26:45) What Gabbiâs excited about in 2025 (31:55) Gabbiâs takeaways from the 2024 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials (34:15) Why Gabbi chose to join Team Boss (43:15) Why Gabbi chose the steeplechase (51:25) Gabbiâs plan to be fearless in 2025 (56:20)Follow Ali:
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"It feels like Iâm tapping into what Iâve always believed I should be doing."
Chris Heuisler is back! Chris made his Ali on the Run Show debut on Episode 6, back in 2017. He's an actor turned National Run Concierge for Westin Hotels and Resorts turned actor again, and in this episode, the marathoner and dad of two is catching us all up on life since this episode in 2020. In addition to offering a running update, a work update, and an update on his sobriety journey, Chris is also here to do what Chris does best: talk about how he and his four siblings have been celebrating their respective 40th birthdays! Ever wondered what it's like to be a contestant on Family Feud? Chris has you covered.
*Watch Chris and his siblings on Family Feud on Tuesday, February 11!*
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How Chris has been since the last time he was on the show (4:45) How Chris has navigated the changes in his career over the past few years, and what heâs up to now (8:50) The role running plays in Chrisâs life right now (16:25) Why the Heuisler siblings go big for their 40th birthday celebrations (21:00) The big plan for Chrisâs sisterâs 40th (30:15) The Family Feud experience (47:20) Whatâs next? (1:03:10) Chrisâs message for anyone going through a hard time right now (1:16:45)Follow Ali:
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"It is so fun to have a hobby that is just for fun where I do not care about the outcome. Itâs awesome."
Welcome to Ask Ali, a monthly series where I answer all of your questions submitted on Instagram (I'm @aliontherun1). This time around, we're covering everything from ski racing and a silly injury to a certain pro athlete's return to racing â and more.
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"Kurtâs seen it and my teammates have seen it. Iâve gotten better every single week for two years straight. So the world is seeing this massive jump, but for me, itâs over 100 weeks of improvement. Thatâs super steady. At some point it was going to be reflected in one big performance. It didnât happen overnight."
In March 2023, Erika Kemp was gearing up to make her marathon debut. The six-time collegiate All-American and multiple-time USATF national champion was on a racing hot streak, having earned titles from the 5K up to the 20K. She had just signed with Brooks Running, and was being coached by Kurt Benninger. But, Erika insisted, she hadn't had her big, breakout, career-defining performance yet.
That changed this past weekend at the Houston Marathon. Erika finished second in 2:22:56 â and 11-minute personal best, and comfortably under the world standard. She remains the fastest American-born Black woman in the marathon. In this conversation, Erika talks about her breakout day in Houston, and about what it took to make such a massive improvement in the marathon. Plus, the advice and affirmation Erika got from Des Linden before the race, her snapshot moment from the day, and how she learned to embrace the "marathoner" title.
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How Erika is feeling after Houston (1:50) âErika Kemp, Marathonerâ (4:30) Erikaâs snapshot moment from the 2025 Houston Marathon (5:10) Erikaâs time goals for Houston (8:00) How Erika has learned to trust herself on race day, and the advice she got from Des Linden before Houston (10:50) How Erika recovered physically and mentally after a DNF at the Olympic Marathon Trials last year (15:10) Why Houston? (17:10) Erikaâs takeaways from her Houston training (18:00) How Erika knew Houston was going to be her day (30:15) Why Erika ran the race with her friend, Jonas Hampton (34:50) What Erika eats the night before a marathon, and what her morning routine is like (38:00) What Erika was hoping to get out of Houston (43:00) What it felt like standing on the start line (45:40) Erika recaps her Houston Marathon experience (46:45) How Erika celebrated (57:30) A look at Erikaâs 2025 racing calendar (1:01:45)Follow Ali:
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"It was horrible and wonderful at the same time."
Ali and Allie on the run! Professional track, trail, and road runner Allie Ostrander returns to the Ali on the Run Show today to talk about signing with Oiselle, and about her goals for her 2025 racing season. Allie will be making her half marathon debut at the Mesa Half Marathon in just a few weeks, and in this episode she talks about why she's intrigued by the distance, and what she hopes to accomplish in 13.1 miles. Plus, her reflections on her first injury-free year since 2019, what it's like being a full-time runner and content creator (subscribe to her YouTube channel and get this girl to 100K!), and her advice on how to be a better downhill runner on the trails.
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Why Allie doesnât run on Sundays (2:25) What Allie can share about her 2025 racing calendar (7:45) Allieâs goals for her half marathon debut (16:45) All about Allieâs decision to sign with Oiselle (19:45) Allieâs goals for 2025 (24:00) Allieâs advice for how to be a better trail runner (25:45) What it took to have an injury-free year for the first time in five years (31:20) How Allie sees the business of running (38:40) How Allie learned to reframe failure (48:30) What Allie would say to her 16-year-old self, and her future self (50:45)Follow Ali:
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"Take away the paces. Take away the expectations. And approach every single interval or every single mile like youâre listening to your body and understanding that this isnât an exterior thing youâre doing for someone or to achieve something. Itâs you inside, and thatâs all that matters."
It's been a hard year and a half for Nell Rojas. The Nike-sponsored professional athlete had a speedy ascent in the world of marathoning. She won the 2019 Grandma's Marathon, and was the top American woman at the 2021 and 2022 Boston Marathons. In this conversation, Nell explains what's been going on with her mind and body recently. She talks about where her fitness is at these days, and about her spring marathon plans. (This just in: Nell will, in fact, be racing this year's Boston Marathon.) Plus: Nell's takeaways from the 2024 Olympic Marathon Trials, her foray into voice lessons, and her story about "the most nervous she's ever been." Nell â a running coach herself, with more than 50 athletes on her current roster â lives in Boulder, CO, where she is coached by her father, Ric Rojas.
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Nellâs take on New Yearâs Resolutions (2:00) How Nell spends her days â and what her ideal date entails (4:00) What Nellâs loving right now (9:45) All about Nellâs workout today (15:45) An update on Nellâs health (17:30) How Nell is feeling on the run (33:10) What Nell is excited about right now (37:10) Nellâs takeaways from the 2024 Marathon Trials (41:45) Why Nell decided to take singing lessons (44:40) The one exercise Nell says all runners should be doing, and Nell's advice to all spring marathoners (48:50)Follow Ali:
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"There will be more sunshine. You just keep going. Itâs not always going to suck. I promise."
It's tradition: Happy New Year, and welcome to the annual State of the Ali on the Run Show episode! In this solo episode, I'm recapping 2024 â the personal highs and lows, the professional highs and lows, and the beauty and chaos in between all of it. Last year, the Ali on the Run Show surpassed 23 million downloads. There were 92 episodes of the show with 63 guests (40 first-timers, and 33 recurring and returning guests), plus 14 solo episodes. (The guest with the most podcast appearances in 2024: Nikki Hiltz, of course!)
THANK YOU for being here for the rollercoaster ride. Let's have some fun in 2025! (Admittedly, I forgot to record the section of this episode that is, traditionally, "My goals for the year." Should I take that as some kind of sign?)
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The 2024 Ali on the Run Show by the numbers (2:20) My 2024 personal and professional highlight reel (22:20) Revisiting my 2024 goals (57:20) Looking forward on the Ali on the Run Show (1:02:00) The 2025 Ali on the Run Show mission statement (1:10:35) Answering listener questions about the show â and more (1:13:25)Follow Ali:
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