EPISODE #163: Chasing Big Goals at Any Age with Lisa Goodin (OTQ at 39, Mom of 3)

On today’s episode of RUNWITHALLI LIVE, I’m joined by the incredible Lisa Goodin, an Olympic Trials Marathon Qualifier at 39, mom of three, wife, and all-around powerhouse and kind human!This conversation is about so much more than running. It’s about what’s possible when you commit to something bigger than yourself, stay in the process, and give yourself permission to chase goals, no matter where you are in life. Lisa’s story will stick with you. Because let’s be real. So many of us hold ourselves back. “I started too late.” “I’m too busy.” “I’m not talented enough.” Lisa breaks ALL of those narratives. She pursued (and achieved) an Olympic Trials Qualifying standard while balancing motherhood, marriage, and life outside the sport. And she didn’t just survive the process. She thrived in it!Questions we cover include:How Lisa knew the OTQ goal was worth chasing, and what gave her the courage to go all inHer journey back to running and what it looks like to train at a high level as a mom of threeThe real game changers in her training (and the underrated ones outside of it)Finding joy in the process. Even during peak weeks when motivation is LOWThe role of cross-training and how it supports longevity and performanceNavigating injury, setbacks, and staying mentally groundedWhat competing at an elite level teaches you about life, discipline, and identityWhether you’re an endurance athlete, an aspiring runner, or simply someone striving for growth in any area of life, I hope this conversation leaves you feeling energized, capable, and ready to take that next step forward. I'm grateful to Lisa for bringing her energy, wisdom, and light to this community! Tune in, take it in, and as always, keep showing up, keep chasing, and keep stacking those bricks!Connect with Lisa Goodin:InstagramIf 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