EPISODE #152: Breaking Records with Science: Alli Talks to Alec of American Track Ascension

In this episode of RUNWITHALLI LIVE, Coach Alli sits down with Alec Scheerer, founder of American Track Ascension, for a deep dive into the mindset, methods, and mission behind his innovative coaching platform.Alec shares his journey—from his own athletic background to coaching runners of all levels—and the pivotal moments that shaped his unique philosophy: running more isn’t always the answer. Together, we explore how he structures his programs to balance aerobic development, speed work, strength training, and recovery in a way that keeps athletes progressing without burnout.You’ll also hear a powerful story about an athlete who broke through a major plateau, and what ultimately made the difference in their training and mindset. Plus, Alec opens up about what inspired him to serve such a wide range of athletes through American Track Ascension—and what made him say yes to joining us on the show.Whether you're chasing a PR or looking to break through your own performance ceiling, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.Follow Alec Scheerer:WebsiteInstagram  If you enjoyed this episode, head to Apple Podcasts and tap the +Follow button to stay in the loop. Your support helps me bring more conversations like this to life. Thank you for being here! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREE Support the showThe RUNWITHALLI LIVE Podcast is hosted by Alli Felsenthal, founder of RunWithAlli Coaching and virtual run coach to runners around the world. Each episode brings expert guests, honest conversations, and practical tools to help you train smarter, race better, and love the process. Whether you’re chasing your first finish line or a new PR, you’re in the right place.ENJOYED THIS EPISODE? Your support helps this podcast reach more runners who need it. Leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It’s the #1 way to help the show grow: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/runwithalli-live/id1510066149Share this episode with a runner who needs to hear itSubscribe so you never miss an episodeWORK WITH RUNWITHALLI 1:1 Run Coaching. Personalized plans from the mile to the marathon → runafastermarathon.comFollow on Instagram → @runwithalliJoin the newsletter for weekly training tips, athlete wins, running science, and more → http://runafastermarathon.com/newsletterFree community with free weekly resources → Discord