Ali on the Run Show: 616. Ask Ali!

616. Ask Ali!

Feb 28, 2023

"I’m not here to do gotcha journalism. I’m not trying to get the scoop, I’m not trying to break news. I’m just trying to offer a platform to showcase the stories of these athletes, professional or otherwise, to share their stories, and for them to have fun. I want this to be fun for them. And I hope you enjoy it along the way!"

Welcome to the first Ask Ali episode of 2023! These episodes will hit the podcast once a month, sometimes with a guest host, sometimes responding to listener voicemails, and sometimes just flying solo. That's what today is: a solo-sode (is that a thing? can it be?) answering questions about running, podcasting, and more.

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Running-Related Questions

2:00: What is your favorite post-race meal?
2:40: Tips for treadmill runs
4:40: What are your favorite Peloton workouts? (Use #FriendsofAliOTR for your workouts so we can high-five each other!)
8:15: What will your costume be for the Eugene Marathon? (Register and save with code ONTHERUNEUGENE!)
9:05: Who do you want to interview you for your post-marathon recap podcast?
9:50: What is the running video or clip that you return to most for inspiration or joy?
10:45: Do you stop the Strava app for bathroom breaks on your runs?
11:10: Are you enjoying marathon training?
13:50: Do you feel race performance pressure knowing people follow your running?

Podcast-Related Questions

20:00: Are you still looking to hire someone to help you this year? I’d love to apply!
21:50: Would you ever announce or run the Pittsburgh Marathon?
23:30: What is your personal favorite episode that you’ve done on the podcast to date?
24:20: When was the moment when you really thought to yourself, I’ve made it?
28:55: Personally or professionally, what were the top three turning points in your life?
29:20: Is there ever a conflict between what companies sponsor your episodes and who the athlete is sponsored by?
31:25: What is something you learned about contracts with brands that you didn’t know starting off?
32:50: Was there anything about Chelsea Clinton’s race day that you weren’t allowed to ask?
35:15: Do your guests have any idea what you might ask them?
36:25: How much is pre-prepared before an interview, and how much is natural conversation flow?

Life/Parenting Questions

38:00: What are your favorite recharging activities?
39:10: Would you ever write a book?
41:15: I’m turning 28 this week. Any advice for this strange time of life? Married, no kids, career is eh.
43:35: How do you balance exposing but not pushing Annie into activities like dance and running?
48:00: If you had a kid-free day to yourself, what would you do?

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