The Ali on the Run Show
Episode 46
Guest: Allie Kieffer
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Shalane Flanagan may have won this year’s TCS New York City Marathon, but the next American to cross the line was Allie Kieffer, who finished in 2:29. Not only did Allie nab a 26-minute personal best time that day, she was also the fifth place overall finisher. Not bad for a self-coached, unsponsored runner from Buffalo, NY!
On this episode, Allie talks about every aspect of her groundbreaking race, from the injury that almost kept her from lining up at the start — but that ultimately led to the strong race she had — to her mental state before, during, and immediately after the race. She explains how what was once her greatest fear — running the race alone — ended up being the greatest gift, and breaks down how she managed to negative split a tough course, passing a handful of runners in that final 10K. Allie talks about how — and why! — she set the world record for the fastest indoor marathon last year (that’s 211 loops around a 200-meter indoor track, by the way), and opens up about the tremendous and tragic losses she and her family have faced over the years, including the death of her sister. Then, Allie talks about her struggles with body image, and offers up her advice for women going through similar experiences, as well as what she wishes all female runners understood. And then, of course, she talks about the question everyone’s asking: What’s next for Allie Kieffer?
Stuff We Mention on this Episode:
Chasing Excellence: A Story About Building the World’s Fittest Athletes by Ben Bergeron
Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc (UTMB)
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5 Responses
Hi Ali – sounds good. Chasing Excellence has to be better than chasing my butt 😉
Becky
Really loved listening to this episode! So so inspiring <3
What’s the name of the book Allie Kieffer mentioned? I want to get it…sounds great!
“Chasing Excellence: A Story About Building the World’s Fittest Athletes” by Ben Bergeron! (There’s an Amazon link above in the show notes! Get the book = get fifth place at the New York City Marathon!)