320. The 2021 State of the Ali on the Run Show

Ali on the Run Show

Ali Feller

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

4.9 • 3.7K Ratings

🗓️ 7 January 2021

⏱️ 72 minutes

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Summary

“I want every runner when they listen to this show to be reminded that regardless of your pace, your distance, how often you run, when you run — you’re a runner. I want you to know that even if you don’t see yourself in every episode, in every conversation — I see you. I see you in this community. I value you. I couldn’t do this without you. I will do my very best to make sure these conversations remain inclusive in every way possible.”

In 2020, I released 126 episodes of the Ali on the Run Show with 133 different guests. I welcomed five new sponsors (goodr, Tracksmith, Athletic Greens, Gatorade Endurance, and Atlanta Track Club), and maintained a strong partnership with longtime sponsors (AfterShokz, UCAN, and New Balance). In addition to the Thursday conversations, there was a steady stream of fun series options to choose from: Love on the Run, On the Job, Feel-Good Fridays, Ali & the Experts, What’s New With You, and On the Record. I launched a Patreon page, built a community there, and happily hosted three live shows, one of which was virtual. With more than 2.5 million downloads, 2020 was a good year for this show, at least by the numbers.

But it wasn’t easy. The state of the world forced me to do a lot of reflection, and to commit to serious changes on the show. I acknowledged — uncomfortably at times! — my own role in the running industry’s problems with racism and representation. I wrestled with how to pivot the show and these conversations once the pandemic hit.

On this episode, I’m taking a look back at the last year for the Ali on the Run Show, including sharing some key takeaways from last month’s podcast listener survey. And, ultimately, I’m looking forward so I can continue to do my best to make the Ali on the Run Show a place where all runners are seen, heard, welcomed, and represented.

SPONSOR: AfterShokz — Visit ontherun.aftershokz.com for 15% off wireless headphones.

What you’ll get on this episode:

Reflecting on the Ali on the Run Show in 2020, by the numbers (3:00)
The Ali on the Run Show in 2020, beyond the numbers (15:30)
On navigating how to talk about a pandemic on the podcast last March (21:00)
On addressing systemic racism and Black Lives Matter on the Ali on the Run Show in 2020 (24:45)
2020 on the personal front (30:00)
Looking back at my 2020 goals and how they played out (35:00)
Sharing responses from the Ali on the Run Show Listener Survey (41:50)
Looking forward to 2021 (1:00:31)

What I mention on this episode:

Ali on the Run Show Episode 199: My 2020 Visions, Plans, Hopes, & Dreams

Shalane Flanagan on Episode 242 of the Ali on the Run Show

Chris Heuisler on Episode 265 of the Ali on the Run Show

Tunde Oyeneyin on Episode 311 of the Ali on the Run Show

Aisha Praught Leer on Episode 197 of the Ali on the Run Show

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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.
0:08.7	Welcome to The Alley on the Run Show and Happy New Year!
0:12.1	I'm your host Allie Feller and I am so happy you're here with me.
0:15.7	I am hopped up on New Year Energy, which I'm sure comes as a surprise to absolutely no one.
0:22.0	But that's what we are going to talk about today.
0:24.7	If you're new to The Alley on the Run Show,
0:26.8	welcome! It is so great to have you, normally on this show I talk with inspiring people who
0:32.0	leave compelling lives on the run and beyond. We all share that love for running.
0:36.7	That's what brings us all together. But of course, there is more to life than what happens on
0:41.4	the run itself. This show is about the in-betweens, the water stops, the bathroom breaks,
0:47.6	the moments and decisions that have shaped who we are today, the wise. Why do we do what we do?
0:53.5	And how does getting sweaty factor in? That's the premise of the show, but since it's a new year
0:58.8	and since I love goals and dreams and lists and plans and graph paper, I thought it might be fun
1:04.7	to give Alley on the Run Show State of the Union today. I did the same thing one full year ago
1:10.4	to kick off 2020 on The Alley on the Run Show. So hey, look, it's officially a new tradition.
1:15.9	It's just going to be me today. So if you're up for a solo listening session, let's have some fun.
1:21.5	And if an hour of non-stop Alley is a total year jam, that's cool. I get it. And I'll see you back
1:27.7	here next week when it won't just be me and my trusty little microphone. So buckle up. We're about
1:33.2	to take a look at the past, present, and future of The Alley on the Run Show podcast.
1:45.8	Last year when I did this, I had pretty much the entire episode written out. And I was just kind
1:51.1	of reading as I went with the occasional ad living here and there. This time around, I have like
1:56.9	four notes and I'll be going off of that. So far more unscripted, which I think is some kind of
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