Host of the show, Coach Alli shares her first solo episode, sharing how she became a runner and how her running journey inspired by her past experiences that have helped her become the person she is today - EPISODE 68

Hello! Welcome to RUNWITHALLI LIVE, the show that brings you stories from your everyday runner, professional athlete, and other specialists in the running community who all share a passion for the sport. I'm your host, Coach Alli. I hope my podcast can help you change the way you live and the way you move so in the long run, you're able to live the sustainable and healthy lifestyle you deserve.If you are thinking about running or looking to train for a Marathon without getting injured, you're in the right place. On the show, I bring together unique guests from various walks of life who share their advice on running, beginning, and setting yourself up for running successfully for life mentally.This episode is the first of my story-telling series. I will bring you my personal stories, from how I became the runner to how I evolved into today's coach. I will share the actionable steps I've taken to see and experience results from a significant injury that continuously allows me to better myself as a coach. Thanks to the industry leaders I've hosted on my podcast for making it possible for me to become the coach I continue to evolve.Being a RUNWITHALLI believer means understanding the holistic approach to running as a lifestyle. It's not just about the fitness aspect. It's the holistic approach. Stop being so hard on yourself! Tune in weekly for new motivational episodes with special guests to inspire you to change your life for the long run. We're in this together!Today's episode will talk about the beginning of my story, my why for the podcast, for learning how to love running, and how I got started with it all. We'll discuss the ins and outs of running for the first time, the obstacles that beginner runners face, and the rewards that arise with getting started. At the end of this episode, I have a special surprise for you listeners. Be sure to listen all the way through for the details!Here's a bulleted list of what I'll be talking about on today's episode: How I got started with runningHow I struggled as a beginnerHow I learned to love running and what I did to eliminate the frustrations that arise when learning how to runThe turning point that left me feeling helpless failure after failure, and how I became stronger because of it, and the curiosity it sparked through my running efforts to this dayWhy this all manifested into finding love for marathons and using my passion as a vehicle to help you love running more too!In my next solo episode in a few weeks, I'll continue to help you frame your running journey by helping you nail down the strategies that will give you the structure you need to thrive! Want to ask a question on a future episode of RUNWITHALLI LIVE? Click on the link in the show notes to record your question in a voicemail/voice note here!Thank you for joining us today on Runwithalli LIVE. Please don't forget to support our special show guests by clicking on the Subscribe button in Apple Podcasts. 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/newsletter