597. Anoush Arakelian, 3:07 Marathoner

Ali on the Run Show

Ali Feller

Fitness, Sports, Running, Health & Fitness

4.9 • 4.2K Ratings

🗓️ 21 December 2022

⏱️ 76 minutes

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Summary

"I went all-in. So if I failed, I could say I tried everything."

Anoush Arakelian is a full-time director of product marketing, a running coach, and a coach at MYSTRYDE in her hometown of Boston, MA. And as of a few weeks ago, she's a 3:07 marathoner. ("I think I'm still processing that that's my new time," she says.) Anoush ran a four-minute personal best at the California International Marathon earlier this month. Her first marathon, in 2014, was a 3:55. Now, 13 marathons later, she's learned a bit about running 26.2 miles. In this conversation, Anoush talks about what it has taken to slowly chip away at her marathon time, reflecting on the personal bests and personal worsts along the way. (Reminder: The road to that oh-so-rewarding finish line isn't always linear!)

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What you'll get on this episode:

How Anoush is feeling post-CIM (2:20)
What Anoush's first marathon experience was like (4:15)
How Anoush's relationship with running data has evolved over the years, and what her first experience working with a coach was like (13:20)
Why Anoush decided to run CIM, and how she was feeling heading into training (19:10)
How Anoush was feeling a few weeks out from race day (29:15)
How Anoush has changed as a runner since her previous attempts at going sub-3:10 (34:30)
All about Anoush's experience running the 2022 California International Marathon (47:15)
The moment when Anoush knew her goal was within reach (57:00)
What's next for Anoush? (1:06:00)
Anoush's coaching advice for aspiring spring marathoners (1:07:30)
Anoush's highlight — and lowlight — reel from 2022 (1:09:25)

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Transcript

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0:00.0	Welcome to the Alley on the Run Show.
0:07.0	I'm your host Alley Feller, and every week I talk with people who are doing exciting
0:11.6	things on the run and beyond.
0:14.4	We all share that love for running, and that is what brings us all together.
0:18.2	But of course, there's more to life than what happens on the run itself, and this show
0:22.6	is about those in-between.
0:24.8	We are talking about the moments and decisions that have shaped who we are today and the
0:29.3	wise.
0:30.3	Why do we run?
0:31.6	What does it all mean?
0:33.4	My guest today is returning Alley on the Run Show friend Anouche Arakeleon.
0:38.8	Anouche is a running coach.
0:40.7	She's an instructor at MySride treadmill studios in Boston, and she is a full-time woman
0:47.0	in STEM.
0:48.6	Just a few weeks ago, Anouche ran a four-minute personal best at the California International
0:54.0	Marathon.
1:01.0	Anouche wanted to go sub three-ten, she ran a three-oh-seven.
1:06.3	Of course, we all know there's more to every marathon story than just showing up and throwing
1:10.4	down, and so I loved hearing from Anouche about what it has taken for her to become a three-oh-seven
1:17.6	marathoner.
1:18.9	It hasn't been easy, but it has been so rewarding.
1:22.3	All of that and so much more today on The Alley on the Run Show, so please join me in
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