Oh my… do I have a special treat for you today!!! I have listened to about 100 of her episodes during my runs and during this episode, I had the opportunity to actually sit down and chat with the one, the only, Ali Feller! Ali is the host of one of the leading running podcasts in the world, the Ali on the Run podcast and creator of the Ali on the Run blog. Ali is a podcast host, blogger, freelance writer and editor, race announcer, runner, and probably most importantly a mom! Ali is most known for asking her guests the questions people really want to know about what they were thinking when they made that move to take a lead in a race or those unusual things runners experience.
Listen to the Podcast Episode during your next run!
It is such an honor to talk with Ali about all things running, podcasting, and just things that we do in everyday life as runners! We also chatted about so much more including:
She is truly an inspiration within the running community and I know you will just love our conversation.
After tuning into this episode go ahead and subscribe to the Ali on the Run Podcast like I do so you can get her energy and positivity in your running listening queue during your runs.
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Connect with Ali:
Ali’s Instagram: @aliontherun1
Ali on the Run blog: https://aliontherunblog.com/
Ali on the Run Show “Let’s All Be Best Running Friends” Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/509827249645825/
Ali on the Run Twitter: https://twitter.com/aliontherun1
Ali on the Run Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/13333410
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Thank you (running friends) for taking the time to read and I hope you enjoy the podcast episode!
Warmest regards,
– Duane
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