877. My Boston Marathon Pep Talk

877. My Boston Marathon Pep Talk

From Ali on the Run Show by Ali Feller

April 16, 2026 · 34 min · Season 1 · Episode 877

About this episode

Ali Feller shares her personal journey of finding her place in the running community and her love for the Boston Marathon.

"I went back to Boston, and I found myself again. I found the Ali I knew was in there. The Ali who lives and breathes running. The Ali who had felt so isolated for so long, but who craves community and connection, and knows exactly where to find it." We're just days away from the 130th Boston Marathon! Last year, I was honored to be asked to be the keynote speaker at the Boston Athletic Association's annual partner summit at the Museum of Science. I used the opportunity to share my Boston Marathon story. My story, as someone who grew up 80 minutes north of Boston, who knew nothing about the Boston Marathon, and who, even as an adult working in the running industry, felt like there wasn't a place for me in Boston. This is the story about how I found — or made — my place, and about how profoundly it has changed my life. This is my love letter to Boston, to the race, to belonging, and to the running community. SPONSOR: Oofos: The best in the recovery footwear game. Click here to check out Oofos's new CLUB+ line! Your feet are going to be so happy! Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run…

People in this episode

Host: Ali Feller

Topics covered

  • Boston Marathon
  • running community
  • personal journey
  • belonging
  • isolation
  • connection

Keywords

  • Boston Marathon
  • running
  • community
  • isolation
  • connection
  • Ali Feller
  • Oofos

Sponsors

Oofos

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Boston Athletic Association

Products: Oofos

Places: Boston, Museum of Science

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