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    Ali on the Run Show

    Ali on the Run Show

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    Every week on the Ali on the Run Show, I talk with inspiring people who lead interesting lives on the run and beyond. And while running is what brings us all together, on these episodes, we're digging a little deeper. These conversations are about the decisions people have made to get where they are today, and how getting sweaty has factored in. Whether you're on the run toward something great or away from something that's holding you back, join me on this never-ending adventure, and let's all pick up the pace together.

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    Ali Feller

    885. No Stupid Questions: Coaching Edition, with Kim Conley

    885. No Stupid Questions: Coaching Edition, with Kim Conley

    May 14, 2026
    1h 11m

    "I love winning."

    Welcome to the third episode in a new series on the Ali on the Run Show called "No Stupid Questions." This is where experts come in to answer everything you've always wanted to ask about running. We're covering a wide range of topics including personal running and coaching, the business of running, and "no such thing as TMI." Eric Jenkins and Aisha Praught Leer kicked off the series answering questions about professional running (and so much more), and then Jinger Gottschall, New Balance Director of Sports Research, answered questions about shoes and sports bras. 

    Today, we're tackling personal running and coaching questions with two-time Olympian in the 5000m and coach with Next Best Run, Kim Conley. Kim has coached athletes to personal bests in the mile up to the marathon, she has helped runners complete their first races ever, and she has supported them as they've qualified for the Boston Marathon and beyond. 

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    IN THIS EPISODE:

    • Kim's advice for finding a running coach and the benefits of working with one (12:25)
    • Kim answers questions about getting faster and stronger (15:00)
    • Breaking down running terminology (34:40)
    • Fueling Q&A (47:10)
    • Running through stages of life (52:25)
    • The mental game (57:00)

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