In this episode, I’m getting honest about something many runners experience but don’t always talk about: the slowdown that often happens in midlife. As life gets busier, injuries pop up, hormones shift, and stress piles on, running can start to feel harder—and for some runners, that’s when they consider quitting altogether.

After more than a decade of running through my 30s and now my 40s, my pace has gone from 9-minute miles to 12-minute miles (and sometimes slower). But along the way, I’ve learned that running was never really about the pace—it’s about the journey, the consistency, and the person you become through the miles.

In this episode, I share the biggest lessons running has taught me over the years, including why consistency matters more than perfection, why joy is found in the training rather than race day, and why longevity—not speed—is the real goal for midlife runners.

I also share practical tips to help you keep running strong in this season of life, including training smarter, prioritizing strength training, fueling your body well, and embracing whatever pace keeps you moving forward.

If your running has slowed down but your love for the sport hasn’t, this episode is for you!

Links & Resources:

⭐Donate to my fundraising page for the NYC Marathon, partnering with the Brave Like Gabe Foundation supporting rare cancer research

https://fundraisers.hakuapp.com/filluptospillout

⭐Join my FREE Fill up to Spill out fitness community ⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc74TcoQhCJL58jZKz2VOjtYzr7eJaIXNxCSAL17sJ8A05gFA/viewform?usp=sf_link⁠

⭐️ Let’s connect on instagram!

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If you loved this episode, please share it with a friend and leave a review on Apple Podcasts—it helps more women like us stay strong and healthy for life!

Thanks for listening!

~Allison

Surprise!!! I’m officially running the New York City Marathon this fall — and not just as my 8th full marathon, but as a charity runner for the Brave Like Gabe Foundation. 💛

If you listened to last week’s episode, you heard me share that I was hoping to run NYC. I entered the lottery knowing there was about a 2% chance of getting selected. But then something unexpected happened — I received an email from Brave Like Gabe about their charity team applications… and I knew I had to apply.

Being selected is such an honor, and I’ve committed to raising $5,000 for rare cancer research before race day on November 1st.

Why Brave Like Gabe?

This cause is deeply personal. We’ve lost family members (including my Grandpa and my Father inlaw)and dear friends to rare cancers, and as a nurse practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand how devastating these diagnoses can be.

The foundation was started in honor of Brooks professional runner Gabrielle Grunewald, who continued to run while battling a rare cancer. She believed being brave meant not giving up on what makes you feel alive — and that message has stuck with me since I first supported the inaugural Silo Marathon in Waco, TX inspired by her story.

NYC will be my 8th full marathon and my first World Major — and I couldn’t be more excited to run for something bigger than myself.

How You Can Be Part of This Journey

If you’d like to:

• Donate toward my $5,000 fundraising goal

• Support rare cancer research

• Follow along with my training

Links & Resources:

⭐Donate to my fundraising page for the NYC Marathon, partnering with the Brave Like Gabe Foundation supporting rare cancer. Any amount is appreciated!

https://fundraisers.hakuapp.com/filluptospillout

⭐Join my FREE Fill up to Spill out fitness community ⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc74TcoQhCJL58jZKz2VOjtYzr7eJaIXNxCSAL17sJ8A05gFA/viewform?usp=sf_link⁠

⭐️ Let’s connect on instagram!

https://www.instagram.com/filluptospillout?igsh=MTRxcmdmaW14OWVteA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

If you loved this episode, please share it with a friend and leave a review on Apple Podcasts—it helps more women like us stay strong and healthy for life!

Thanks for listening!

~Allison

Spring is here, and with it comes a new season of rebuilding, healing, and fresh goals. In this episode, I’m sharing a personal update on my running journey after months of injury, what I’ve learned from finally prioritizing healing, and what my training plans look like for the months ahead. After dealing with plantar fasciitis for much of the past year, I’ve stepped into this spring training cycle with a renewed focus on running smart, staying strong, and enjoying the process—not just chasing outcomes.

I’m also sharing what it looks like to begin a new 12-week half marathon training cycle, why this season of running feels different, and how I’m approaching my goals with more intention and patience. Plus, I talk about my hopes for a fall marathon (including a bucket list race!), and how I decide which races are worth the physical and mental investment in this season of midlife.

This episode is both a life update and an encouragement for anyone starting a new training cycle, coming back from injury, or simply trying to find their rhythm again.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• An honest update on recovering from plantar fasciitis and returning to pain-free running

• Why slowing down and healing is sometimes the most important part of progress

• How I’m structuring my current half marathon training cycle with strength and injury prevention in mind

• Why I’m choosing races more intentionally in this season of life

• How to decide which race distance, season, and training cycle is right for you

• Why the training journey—not race day—is where the real transformation happens

Training for a race is about so much more than the finish line. It’s about building grit, confidence, discipline, and becoming stronger—physically and mentally—one mile at a time.

Whether you’re starting fresh, rebuilding after injury, or chasing a new goal, this season is an opportunity to begin again.

Links & Resources:

⭐ Join my FREE Fill up to Spill out fitness community ⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc74TcoQhCJL58jZKz2VOjtYzr7eJaIXNxCSAL17sJ8A05gFA/viewform?usp=sf_link⁠

⭐️ Let’s connect on instagram!

https://www.instagram.com/filluptospillout?igsh=MTRxcmdmaW14OWVteA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

If you loved this episode, please share it with a friend and leave a review on Apple Podcasts—it helps more women like us stay strong and healthy for life!

Thanks for listening!

~Allison