In this episode we debate whether running training methods and trends are overrated or underrated and share our honest opinions on some controversial topics in the sport. We also give general life updates and answer listener questions. Let us know in the comments if you enjoyed this episode, and we would love if you rated us 5 stars and hit follow :) Follow us on Instagram and YouTube: Spencer: @theathletespecial Allie: @allie_ostrander
In this episode, Allie talks about her surgery and the recovery process. She goes into the mental, emotional, and physical challenges of taking time off running. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube: Spencer: @theathletespecial Allie: @allie_ostrander
In this episode we recap our experience running a Turkey Trot 5k in Boulder, Co.
In this episode we talk about the pros and cons of taking time off of running. We also discuss our breaks from running, the physical and mental benefits of time off, learning to listen to your body, and different options for running breaks. If you enjoy, please hit follow and rate us 5 stars. Feel free to send any questions, topic ideas, or suggestions to everysteppodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and YouTube: Spencer: @theathletespecial Allie: @allie_ostrander
In this episode we explain the similarities and differences of what it means to be a pro runner vs influencer. We talk about how beneficial it is to build a brand and how the sport of running is evolving because of social media.
In this episode we talk about our recent races: Allie at the Golden Trail World Finals and Spencer at the Great Pumpkin 5k. We also go over our experience racing the 5k distance, what we've learned, and how we get the most out of ourselves for that distance. We give race strategy tips, key workouts, and mental hack to help you improve your 5k. If you enjoy this episode please hit follow and leave us a 5 star review. Also, send any questions you have to everysteppodcast@gmail.com Follow us on YT and IG: Spencer: @theathletespecial Allie: @allie_ostrander
In this episode we recap our latest races (local 5k for Spencer and Golden Trail Series Prologue for Allie) and then get into the topic of failure in our sport of running. We share our experiences of coming back from failure and the lessons learned throughout our running journeys.
In this episode we recap our races at the Twin Cities 10 Mile, give our best race advice, and discuss our worst races ever. If you enjoy the episode, please hit follow and rate us 5 stars :) Also, feel free to send any comments/questions/suggestions to everysteppodcast@gmail.com
In this episode we attempt to walk you through our day to day lives. We talk about the uniqueness of what we are blessed to be able to do and how we navigate some of the challenges that come up in daily living.
In this episode we take a deep dive into Allie's experience with an eating disorder and examine why this is such a prevalent issue in the running world. We also talk about what contributes to these issues and how to improve them. If you enjoy the episode please rate us 5 stars and hit follow :) Follow us on Instagram and YouTube: Spencer: @theathletespecial Allie: @allie_ostrander
In this episode, we talk about our recent races, what we've been up to, and all things Boulder. We discuss the decision to move, why we left Seattle, what we like and dislike about Boulder, and lots more. We also answer listener questions at the end. If you enjoyed the podcast, please hit follow and rate us 5 stars. We really appreciate it! Follow us on YouTube and Instagram: Spencer: @theathletespecial Allie: @allie_ostrander
On this episode we discuss our experiences of getting coached at every level of the sport. We talk about the ups, the downs, and some of our most fond memories of different coaches.
In this episode we debate some of our running hot takes, toxic traits, and icks. We catch you guys up on our current training, how we are feeling, and our racing plans. We also answer some listener questions! If you enjoyed the episode please hit follow and rate us 5 stars. You can also send us questions at everysteppodcast@gmail.com. Follow us on Youtube and IG Follow us on Instagram and YouTube: Spencer: @theathletespecial Allie: @allie_ostrander
In this episode we talk about our injury histories, what we've learned, our best tips and tricks, cross training workouts, staying motivated, getting back to running, and racing into shape. We also answer listener questions and give updates on our training and racing! Follow us on Instagram and YouTube: Spencer: @theathletespecial Allie: @allie_ostrander
In this episode we talk about how we fuel our training. We discuss our daily eating habits as well as the thoughts behind our food choices, mistakes we've made in the past, and lessons we've learned along the way. We also touch on the culture around food within the running community. At the end, we answer listener questions and overall it's a good time had by all ;) If you enjoyed this episode, please hit follow and leave us a 5 star review. Feel free to send questions, podcast topic ideas, and general thoughts to everysteppodcast@gmail.com Follow us on YouTube and Instagram: Spencer: @theathletespecial Allie: @allie_ostrander
In this episode we talk about our favorite races from Olympic track&field, general takeaways from the Olympics, and the best moments in Paris. We also go into our recent races and upcoming plans as well as answering some listener questions. As always, if you have questions or podcast ideas, feel free to send those over to everysteppodcast@gmail.com Find us on Instagram and YouTube: Spencer: @theathletespecial Allie: @allie_ostrander
This was a fun episode where we go over our experiences at every level of running. We start with how we got into the sport, then talk about high school, college, and pro running. Each level had its pros and cons, which we cover, but a lot of our discussion focused on our unique experiences and what we learned along the way. We also answer listener questions at the end, so if you would like your questions answered in the next episode, send them to everysteppodcast@gmail.com Thanks for listening! Please follow the podcast and leave a 5 star review if you enjoyed it :) Also follow Spence and I on YouTube and Instagram @theathletespecial and @allie_ostrander
Thank you for listening to our first ever episode! Please hit follow and share with your friends if you enjoyed it :) Send any thoughts, questions, or input that you have to everysteppodcast@gmail.com Also, check us out on YouTube and Instagram: Spencer: @theathletespecial Allie: @allie_ostrander