“When I grew up, I wanted to be a purple flying horse. Never give up on your dreams.”
Welcome to Ask Ali, the series where I answer all of your questions. This time around, I’m cruising through 24 listener questions, sent in via Instagram Stories (I’m @aliontherun1), about boundaries, mom guilt, sending the email, chafing, race swag, life dreams, and so much more.
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You asked:
- What shows do your parents like to watch? (3:45)
- Do you and Brian set intentional boundaries about talking about work? (5:45)
- Have you ever sent the email and regretted it later? (6:30)
- How are you most similar to your parents, and how are you different from each of them? (8:55)
- What is something you want Annie to learn that you weren’t taught? (13:55)
- What runner inspires you the most? (15:00)
- Would you rather deal with butt-cheek chafe or side-arm chafe? (17:00)
- If you could only run one race for the rest of time, what would it be? (17:55)
- Does Annie like Bluey? (18:20)
- Do you know that you and Femke Bol look like twins? (18:55)
- Do you strength train? (20:00)
- How do I get faster than a 9:30 pace on the run? (21:15)
- How do you fight mom guilt being away from your daughter? (22:50)
- What shoes are in your current rotation? (28:40)
- What does your typical running week look like? (29:25)
- Favorite breakfast, lunch, and dinner (34:15)
- What always makes you laugh? (35:40)
- What’s your favorite piece of swag you’ve ever received from a race? (36:00)
- Any podcast interview you wish you could redo? (36:30)
- What’s the best thing about living in NH vs. NYC? (38:40)
- Tips for first-timers running the New York City Marathon? (39:20)
- Are you interested in announcing London or Berlin? (40:25)
- Favorite cereal? (41:10)
- What was your dream job 25, 20, 15, and 10 years ago? (41:35)
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