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Episode 173: Emilia Benton on Writing About Racial Injustice, Real Life Stories, and Topics That Matter Jun 07, 2021

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Emilia Benton is a freelance journalist currently living in her hometown of Houston, Texas. Primarily covering health, running and fitness, Emilia has written for a wide range of publications, including Runner's World, Women's Health, SELF, SHAPE and the Houston Chronicle. As a biracial Latina, Emilia is especially grateful to have had recent opportunities to write about racial injustice, especially when it comes to sharing people's real-life stories as they relate to both running and their everyday lives. Emilia is also an avid runner herself, having completed 10 marathons and 30-something half-marathons. She's had a longtime goal to qualify for the Boston Marathon, which she is aiming to do at the 2022 Houston Marathon next January.

Questions we ask Emilia include:

How did you get your start in running and eventually marathons? Growing up, was this something that was encouraged (or influenced) by your community, family, and/or culture?
What led to your interest in writing? How did you decide to become a writer, and more specifically, freelance?
You spoke previously on Ali on the Run about imposter syndrome as a writer in the running world. Why do you think that might be and/or what contributes to feelings like these?
You've highlighted many important but not often discussed topics in running, such as the importance of BIPOC representation in sport, social justice, and greater inclusivity. What makes these topics so important, not just in our greater world and society, but more specifically, in the running industry?
It's often said that putting ourselves out there and using our voices for good can come with opening ourselves up to criticism, too. How do you handle receiving backlash and/or what is your response to it?
Being in Houston, one of the most diverse cities in the U.S., is this reflected in its running community? For those who live in less diverse cities but want to take action or play a role in bringing more people into the running community, is there anything you would suggest?
When it comes to social justice and DEI efforts in the running world, where have you seen progress, particularly in the past year (such as more media coverage, brands taking a stance, specific topics being discussed, etc.)? Where do we still have work to do?
Looking back on your younger self (just getting started in writing), what advice would you give to her?
What does being a Strong Runner Chick mean to you?

Connect with Emilia:

Instagram: @emmiemarieb

Writing portfolio: https://emiliabenton.com/

Ali on the Run Show Episode

Episode 172: Sandi Nypaver on Creating a Run Coaching Business, Trail Running, and Going After Your Goals May 31, 2021

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Sandi Nypaver is a competitive mountain ultra trail runner and one of the co-founders of Higher Running, where she intertwines her passions of running and helping others. She's pushed for positive changes in women's equality in sports, supports creating a healthy, body-positive culture, and advocates for the environment, animals, and health through a plant-based diet. Her personal philosophy is to "serve and grow with a compassionate heart" and through her adventures and lifestyle aims to live a passionate and compassionate life.

Questions we ask Sandi include:

-How did you get started in running -- and eventually, into trail running?

-Did you opt for collegiate running/athletics? If so, what was your experience like?

-How did you initially get into coaching? What has the process been like of owning an online-based coaching business and getting to help other athletes along their running journeys?

-You've been featured on GoDaddy's GoForth Series and shared that freedom is one of your top values. Can you share more about the "why" behind starting your business and what freedom means to you?

-What is it like owning a business with your partner? Any advice/words of wisdom to those looking to do something similar?

-You've discussed the importance of discussing body image in sport, pay equality, and many other not-often-discussed topics. Are there any that are most on your mind lately?

-If you had to describe running in 3 words, what would they be?

-Favorite all-time races? How about go-to local running spots?

-What advice would you give to your younger self?

-What does being a Strong Runner Chick mean to you?

Connect with Sandi:

Website: https://higherrunning.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/sandinypaver/

Episode 171: Cherie Turner from Strides Forward Podcast on Uplifting Women, RED-S, & Strides Forward May 24, 2021

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Cherie Turner (she/her) is a runner, podcaster, writer, and traveler. She is a lifelong athlete with a growing curiosity about how to move through aging in a healthy way: physically, mentally, and emotionally. And she is always going after a new challenge. Cherie has a strong interest in storytelling, especially about women athletes; in hand with storytelling, she emphasizes topics that highlight women's unique physiology, strengths, and requirements in racing, training, and wellness. She explores this through Strides Forward, her narrated podcast focused on women marathon and ultra runners.

Questions we ask Cherie include:

How did you initially get involved in sport and/or athletics? How did that lead into running?
You’ve been writing and editing since the 1990’s, covering women in sport. Why women in sport, specifically as your writing focus? How have you seen women in sport evolve since then?
What inspired you to start your podcast, Strides Forward?
What have been a few lessons you’ve learned along the way of interviewing women on various topics? Is there anything (projects or otherwise) that you are currently working on and/or excited about?
When it comes to women in sport, what are a few topics you feel are under-covered, or could use more of a spotlight on?
What advice would you give to your younger self?
What does being a Strong Runner Chick (or Strides Forward Chick) mean to you?

Connect with Cherie:

Website & Podcast: http://www.stridesforwardpodcast.com

Episode 170: Regina Lopez on Believing in Yourself, Defying the Odds, and Paving Your Own Path May 17, 2021

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Regina Lopez joins us, a pro runner for Salomon and Spring Energy, an Olympic Trials Qualifier, and also an advocate for embracing your strength, believing in yourself, and having the confidence to go for your dreams.

Questions we ask Regina include:

How did you get your start in running?
Growing up, was sport / athletics something that was a natural part of your family/upbringing and/or community/culture?
You have a twin sister, who is also a competitive athlete/runner. What is it like having such a close sibling involved in a similar sport? Was there a sense of collaboration and/or competiton growing up?
What inspired you to pursue a career in behavioral health, and also in coaching others?
You've spoken openly about body positivity, strength training and the role it plays in your running. Have you always had positive body image and/or outlook when it comes to embracing your strength as a runner?
You had a stellar kickoff to trails/spartans, winning the 2019 Spartan Trail Championships!! What was the transition like from road (Olympic Trials Qualifier) to more trail races? Will there be more trails in your future?
Anything unique that you do for mindset, recovery, and/or beyond running itself that distinguishes your training?
What advice would you give to your younger self?
What does being a Strong Runner Chick mean to you?

Connect with Regina:

Instagram: @getfitwithreginalopez

Join the Strava Salomon Running Challenge with Regina!

https://www.strava.com/challenges/2423?hl=en-GB

Episode 169: Shay Haddow, on Mastering Mindset & Confidence in Sport May 10, 2021

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Shay Haddow is an expert coach and speaker on confidence and mindset for female athletes. Having worked with hundreds of youth female athletes and college teams from across the country, she’s empowered girl athletes to build unshakable confidence so they can live and play to their fullest potential.

After overcoming her own struggles with confidence throughout her club and collegiate soccer career, Shay knew that it was her life's purpose to provide female athletes with the mentorship that she wished she had when she was younger. Shay has dedicated her life to empowering female athletes of all ages to uncover their greatest superpower of all, allowing them to break free from their limitations and achieve their biggest dreams, in sport and life.

Shay's book: https://www.amazon.com/She-Confident-Mindset-Advantage-Athletes/dp/1676894888

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alphagirlconfidence/

Shay's website: https://www.alphagirlconfidence.com/

Episode 168: Carolyn Stocker, RD, CSCS, on Fueling Fundamentals, RED-S, Strength, and Snowshoeing Apr 26, 2021

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In this episode, we interview Registered Dietitian (RD), Carolyn Stocker who works as the go-to sports nutritionist/RD at Chaski Endurance Collective.

Carolyn Stocker is a Registered Dietitian (RD), Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and holds a Masters Degree in Exercise Science, Strength & Conditioning. Currently, Carolyn teaches nutrition at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA and has her own nutrition consulting business, Carolyn Stocker Performance, LLC and is the nutritionist and a coach for the Chaski Endurance Collective.

Carolyn grew up in Western Massachusetts and although an avid soccer player, started running when she was 5 years old. At the University of Maine, Carolyn raced the 5k and 10k and is on the top 10 all-time list for those events for indoor and outdoor track. Outside of collegiate running, she holds the junior record at the Mt. Washington Road Race in Gorham, NH and is a member of the United States Snowshoe Team. Now, Carolyn loves to explore trails, mountains, and the outdoors while continuing to run for the pure joy of it. Some of her favorite things include: coffee, craft beer, reading, cows, and authentic food (Thai, Vietnamese, and Mexican are her top 3).

Carolyn ALSO kicked off her first trail 50k this past weekend (big kudos to Carolyn!).

Questions we ask Carolyn include:

How did you initially get involved in running? How about performance/sports nutrition?
How can a runner balance intuitive eating with performance nutrition and appetite affected by running?
If you had to break down nutrition for runners into 3 fundamentals, what would they be?
When you work with runners, what are some of the most common questions and/or problems you see? Any keys to preventing/addressing RED-S?
Working at a running shoe store, what are your favorite shoes and why? Any advice on choosing the best shoe for you?
When it comes to Strength & Conditioning, what inspired you to pursue your CSCS? How do you incorporate strength into your running routine?
Any go-to meals and/or snacks (pre-run, post-run) that are your absolute favorite?
Looking back on your younger running years, what advice would you give to your younger self?
Any upcoming races and/or things you are excited for this year?
What does being a Strong Runner Chick mean to you?
How can listeners reach out to connect and/or work with you?

Connect with Carolyn:

@castocker_rd (Instagram)

Chaski: https://www.chaski.run/

Special thanks to this episode's sponsor, Naak Nutrition! Visit NaakBar.com to try out their bars and protein powder!

Episode 167: Christine Yu on Representation of Women in Sport and Performance, Surfing, and Gender Equity Apr 19, 2021

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Christine is an award-winning freelance journalist covering sports, science and health for publications like Outside magazine, Women’s Running, Runner’s World, and others. She’s currently working on a book on women in sports and the science behind their performance, which examines the under-representation of women in sports and exercise science research. She’s a runner, former yoga teacher, and wannabe surfer. She lives in Brooklyn, NY with her husband and two sons.

Questions and topics we discuss include:

How did you initially start running?
What originally inspired you to start writing?
You've written about safety while running, the female athlete triad, equality in terms of race prize money, and many other topics specific to women's running. Of all your writing pieces, which has been your favorite?
What led you to pursue writing a nonfiction book on the science behind women's performance? Can you give us some insight into sex and gender data gaps in scientific research?
(Reference to your article for Outside: https://www.outsideonline.com/2357391/where-are-women-sports-science-research) -- we may discuss this and the premise for your book in more detail
Inclusivity, representation, and diversity have been other major topics highlighted within the running community, especially recently. Where do you see successes in these areas, and room for potential to do better?
What's been something (or someone) that is inspiring you lately?
What advice would you give to someone who wants to start writing?
What does being a Strong Runner Chick mean to you?

Connect with Christine:
http://www.christinemyu.com/
Find me on: Twitter and Instagram

Episode 166: Dr. Rozalyn Moore, DPT, on Common Injuries and Training Mistakes Runners Make Apr 13, 2021

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Dr. Rozalyn Moore offers integrated medical fitness. She helps women resolve joint pain and optimize health and fitness while discovering their inner athlete. She is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Online Health Coach and Athletic Trainer.

Specializations include orthopedic rehabilitation, exercise, weight management, knee joint care, post surgery and novice runners.

Certifications: Dry Needling, SFMA1, FMS1, Remote Injury Prevention Specialist, Athletic Trainer-ret, Online Health Coach, TRX suspension, LEV 1 RunDNA Run Coach.
One-on-One, small group and Telehealth care are the cornerstones of her practice.

In this interview, we cover the following questions:

-How did you decide to start ReKinetic Physical Therapy, and what has been your favorite part of the experience of owning your own business?

-Are there any commonalities you see among injured runners and/or recommendations you typically suggest?

-Common running injuries includes achilles tendon, IT band, knee pain, and shin splints... anything specifically for each of these to help prevent them?

-When working with women especially, what are some barriers you see to them getting active and/or more involved in sport/movement?

-What advice would you give to a runner looking to stay healthy and/or prevent injury?

-What does being a Strong Runner Chick mean to you?

-How can listeners connect with you and/or work together virtually, if possible?

Connect with Dr. Rozalyn:

www.rekineticpt.com, @rekineticpt (IG)

Episode 165: Sarah Canney on Rise Run Retreat, Managing Perfectionism, and Snowshoeing Apr 05, 2021

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In this episode, we interview Sarah Canney, the Founder of Rise.Run.Retreat and a Bronze medalist in the 2020 World Snowshoe Championships.

Sarah is an athlete, coach, writer and mom with a passion for running. After battling an eating disorder for nearly ten years in her teens and early 20's, Sarah found freedom and healing. Running proved a catalyst in her transformation as she learned to rewrite the negative narrative in her head and find a unique strength within herself. As Sarah became more involved in the running community she was inspired by the connections she had made to create Rise.Run.Retreat in 2015.

Sarah's mission is to help women gain confidence, find strength and make authentic connections through running. As the host, she creates a place for women to be inspired and experience personal growth through running.

Sarah is also a RRCA and USATF Running Coach and since starting running has become a competitive mountain runner and was a member of the 2018 US National Snowshoe Running Team, finishing 9th at the World Snowshoe Championships in 2019. In 2020 Sarah won the Bronze medal at the Snowshoe World Championships. You can find more from Sarah at sarahcanney.com.

Questions we ask Sarah include:

How did you initially get started in running and/or athletics?
In addition to running, you are a world champion in snowshoeing! Tell us more about this sport and how it intertwines with running.
You started Rise Run Retreat, an empowering women's running retreat with both virtual and in-person events. What initially led you to start Rise Run?
You've spoken quite a bit about imposter syndrome, your experience with an eating disorder, and knowing your worth. Can you share more about your experiences with these topics, and what has helped you with each?
COVID-19 has led to many changes, including cancelled races, retreats, and other events. How have you adapted your business, and what were some lessons learned along the way?
For the moms (and future parents) out there listening, how do you strike a "balance" between having your own business and taking care of your children (work, play, and family)?
What advice would you give to your younger (late teen, early twenties) self?
What does being a Strong Runner Chick mean to you?

Connect with Sarah:

Website: https://sarahcanney.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarah.canney/

Rise Run Retreat: https://www.riserunretreat.com/

Episode 164: Kara Bazzi of Opal Food & Body on Identity in Sport and ED Recovery Mar 29, 2021

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Kara Bazzi, LMFT, CEDS is a licensed marriage and family therapist who has worked in the field of eating disorders for almost 20 years. Her passion for the work was born out of her own experience of struggling in her relationship with food and exercise as a collegiate athlete. Kara, along with two colleagues, opened Opal: Food+Body Wisdom in early 2012, an eating disorder treatment center in Seattle, WA, whose mission is to free people from diet culture. Kara is the head of the Exercise+Sport program at Opal, ensuring that people's relationship to movement, sport and exercise is adequately addressed in treatment.

Topics we discuss with Kara include:

-Give us a glimpse into your own athletic background and professional pursuits -- how did you become passionate in sport, identity, and the work you are involved in now?

-What role does identity play in running? How can we prevent or help not get our whole identities wrapped up in running?

-What are some exercises (or practices) we can do to assess our relationship with sport, identity, and eating behaviors? Anywhere you would recommend starting?

-Opal Food & Body -- more about the organization as a whole, how you got started, and where it's headed

-Advice to your younger self or someone in their late teens, early twenties?

-Any words of wisdom for coaches, parents, or mentors of young girls to cultivate a healthy relationship with food, body, identity, and sport

-What does being a Strong Runner Chick mean to you?

Connect with Kara and the team at Opal Food & Body:

www.opalfoodandbody.com

Show Notes:

http://www.strongrunnerchicks.com/episode-164-kara-bazzi-of-opal-food-body-on-identity-in-sport-and-ed-recovery/

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