"I wanted to prove to everyone that all the sacrifices I'd made and dumb decisions I made were worth it." Nick Symmonds was a professional track and field athlete for 12 years, specializing in the 800 meters. He made two Olympic teams — the first when he was just 22 years old — and represented Team USA in Beijing and London. Nick, who lives in Eugene, OR, an ... Show More
Jan 15
859. Hope Walz, Runner & Activist
"I'm a firm believer that there are more good people than bad. No matter what, I believe that." Hope Walz is a runner who works the night shift at a homeless shelter in Bozeman, MT. She is also the daughter — and running buddy — of Minnesota governor Tim Walz. This conversation w ... Show More
1h 10m
Jan 8
858. The 2026 State of the Ali on the Run Show
"I needed you all to know that I was drowning, and I was scared." It's tradition: Happy New Year, and welcome to the annual State of the Ali on the Run Show episode! In this solo episode, I'm recapping 2025: the personal highs and lows, the professional highs and lows, and the be ... Show More
1h 56m
Mar 2023
290. Olympian Nick Symmonds on Obsession, Growing YouTube to 1M Subscribers, and Being an Entertainer
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When you've already pushed your body to the limit and made it to the Olympics as an elite 800m runner, what's next? Nick Symmonds returns to talk about his adventures since retiring from competitive running.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weigh ... Show More
52m 41s
Jun 2023
304. Tommie Runz | Running 3 Marathons in 60 Days, 2:46 at Boston, and Life Lessons
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This week's guest on the podcast did not start running until 2018, but he quickly developed an intense love for the sport. His passion for running coincided with his newfound sobriety, and the parallels he discovered in the two helped him truly ... Show More
55m 4s
