Ali On The Run | Blog & Podcast for Runners

Hi! I’m Ali!

I’m the creator of the Ali on the Run blog and the host of the Ali on the Run Show podcast. I’m also a freelance writer and editor, a race announcer, a runner and marathoner, a mom, and a huge fan of Peanut M&Ms, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (way better than the first one!), and reliving my glory days as a competition dancer in the early 2000s. I’m really happy you’re here.

Listen to the podcast!

With more than 600 episodes, 17 million downloads, and 3,000+ five-star ratings on iTunes, the Ali on the Run Show is one of the leading running podcasts in the world. Every week, Ali talks with inspiring people who are doing exciting things on the run and beyond, from the fastest runners in the world (Des! Molly! Keira! Emma! Aliphine!), to everyone’s favorite running couples (Steph and Ben! Sara and Ryan! Kara and Adam!), to the runners who make up the middle and back of the pack. Here, every runner is seen and celebrated, and we all get to pick up the pace together.

Latest podcast episodes!

Ali on the Run Show Episode 624: Everything You Need to Know About the 2023 Boston Marathon

Answering all of your questions about the 127th Boston Marathon, including interviews with past champions Des Linden, Meb Keflezighi, and more.

Ali on the Run Show Episode 623: Erika Kemp, Brooks Running Athlete & Marathoner-to-Be

Erika Kemp talks about training to make her 26.2-mile race debut at the Boston Marathon next month.

Ali on the Run Show Episode 622: Scott Wormser, Theater Kid Turned Marathoner

Scott Wormser talks about finding running after college, and how becoming a runner has changed his life.

Ali on the Run Show Episode 621: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the Business of Running, with Kyle Merber

Kyle Merber, former professional runner and founder of The Lap Count, answers listener questions about sponsorships, contracts, appearance fees, and more.

read the blog!

Since 2010, the Ali on the Run blog has been a place for runners — both seasoned and aspiring — to follow one woman’s journey on the run. It’s an honest, unfiltered place where positivity and optimism rule (but being bummed about a bad run is totally allowed), Crohn’s disease talk is always on the table, and the race recaps tend to be longer than the races themselves.

2021 New England Half Marathon Recap

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MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE PODCAST
I need more episodes per week!! I listen to this on every run, so I am going back into the archives to listen to older episodes every time I run out of new ones. No other podcast keeps me as interested as this one. Ali is the best interviewer and I often find myself “joining in” on the conversation in my head. Keep up the great work Ali!!

BRIGHTENS MY DAY
I love Ali on the run! Ali is such a wonderful host. She is easy to listen to and asks perfect questions. I love hearing more from the runners I know and also learning about the amazing stories of runners I don't yet. I have also reasently loved how diverse in running ability, background, reason to run etc. the interviewees have been. Keep it up, Ali!!! THanks for brightening my days and runs!

NEW RUNNING COMPANION!
Recently discovered the podcast and have already listened to so many on my runs (and have a lot queued up from the last 3+ years). I love her questions and way she makes me feel like I'm listening in to a chat between close friends. Thanks for all of the content to keep us runners going on the run 🙂

LOVE IT!
I have been listening to Ali on the Run for a few years now and I have always looked forward to her new episodes. She keeps things interesting with different series, and her guests keep getting better and better! Ali is a bright light in an otherwise uncertain time, and I highly suggest you give this podcast a listen. You'll be hooked!

FABULOUS PART OF MY SELF CARE ROUTINE
I love how this show gets me out of my normal groove of life into the shoes of so many interesting and inspiring people. Ali does an amazing job of bringing on a huge variety of guests that tell authentic stories. Ali is a talented host and makes every episode feels like you are a part of the conversation between friends. Soothing and enjoyable to listen to!