294. Nikki Hiltz

Ali on the Run Show

Ali Feller

Run, Health & Fitness, Women, Inspiration, Runner, Entrepreneur, Sports, Fitness, Health, Running

4.9 • 3.7K Ratings

🗓️ 21 October 2020

⏱️ 64 minutes

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Summary

“I used to think being vulnerable or authentic was weakness. Like, ‘Oh, don’t show that, don’t share your weaknesses.’ And then it’s like, wait a second, it’s the opposite. It takes great strength and bravery to live an authentic life.”

Nikki Hiltz returns to the Ali on the Run Show! This time around, Nikki — a professional 1500m runner for adidas — talks about her decision to prioritize her mental health this year instead of focusing on the track, and talks about what it means to her to be authentic. She reflects on her hugely successful Golden Coast Track Club Virtual Pride 5K, and talks about the impact of watching members of the LGBTQ+ community using that race to come out to their loved ones. Plus, Nikki explains her decision to leave Golden Coast Track Club, offers an update on her new coach, and tells us all about her girlfriend, fellow runner Emma Gee.

What you’ll get on this episode:

Nikki shares an update on her team affiliation and her coaching (3:25)
Nikki’s decision to prioritize her mental health this year (6:30)
Why Nikki loves the person she is becoming (17:15)
On authenticity (19:45)
Reflecting on the Golden Coast Track Club 5K (22:00)
All about Emma Gee, Nikki’s girlfriend (30:00)
Why Nikki is so passionate about getting people registered to vote (36:30)
How will Nikki know when it’s time to step back on the track? (38:30)

What we mention on this episode:

Nikki on Episode 188 of the Ali on the Run Show

Nikki on Episode 170 of the Ali on the Run Show

Ten Percent Happier

The Trevor Project

Myers-Briggs test (I’m ESFJ — The Consul!)

The 5 Love Languages (I’m words of affirmation!)

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Transcript

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0:00.0	This episode of The Alley on the Run Show is brought to you by Aftershocks.
0:04.1	Go to ontherun.aftershocks.com to save 15% on all wireless headphones.
0:10.1	Welcome to The Alley on the Run Show.
0:16.4	I'm your host Allie Feller and every week I talk with inspiring people who lead interesting
0:21.3	lives on the run and beyond.
0:23.7	And while running is the thing that brings us all together, on these episodes, we cover
0:27.7	more than what happens on the run.
0:29.9	We learn the wise behind the runs.
0:32.2	The decisions people have made to get where they are today and how getting sweaty has
0:36.3	factored in.
0:37.9	I know every week I start this next part by saying, I am so excited to have in certain
0:43.4	name here on The Alley on the Run Show this week.
0:46.1	But this week I swear I'm extra excited because Nikki Hiltz is back.
0:50.4	Nikki is one of my all time favorite runners and favorite humans and this is the first
0:55.4	time she's been on the show by herself.
0:57.3	So I hope you enjoy getting to know her a little better here.
1:00.5	I know I did.
1:01.9	Nikki is a professional middle distance runner.
1:04.1	She's sponsored by Adidas and she is an amazing advocate in the LGBTQ community.
1:10.1	Nikki's been super open and honest and vulnerable over the past few years, sharing how coming
1:15.4	out made her a better, stronger runner and I appreciate her perspective so much.
1:20.9	She's a fierce competitor on the track and on the roads.
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