"I get overwhelmed, I get stressed, I put a lot of pressure on myself. I have high expectations for myself. But my 'why' is wanting to do my best. My why is wanting to be a good example for Annie. If I’m going to spend any time working and away from my daughter, I want it to be for a good reason."

Welcome to Ask Ali, the series where I answer all of your questions. This time around, I’m flying through 26 listener questions, sent in via Instagram Stories (I’m @aliontherun1), about podcast, running, motherhood, Halloween, purple M&Ms, laundry detergent (?), and so much more.

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You asked:

• How excited were you to get Wordle on the first try? (3:05)
• What is Annie going to be for Halloween? (3:50)
• Will we see you at the New England Half? (4:25)
• What’s your favorite 90s trend that has come back? (6:15)
• What’s your favorite song to let loose and dance to? (7:50)
• Any chance there will be more tickets to the live show with Keira D’Amato? (8:45)
• Thoughts on the new purple M&M? (9:15)
• What is the relationship between podcasters? Friends? Enemies? Competitors? (9:50)
• Running the NYC Marathon for the first time — what’s your best advice? (12:00)
• Has a guest ever said something so offensive or off the wall that you had to edit it out? (13:25)
• Do you ever forget why you are doing something or who you’re trying to impress? (16:00)
• Grinding: love it or hate it? (18:00)
• When will you know if you’ll be back at the Boston Marathon in any capacity? (20:15)
• What would you change or redo about your wedding? (20:25)
• If you had to start a fantasy running team, who would your five starters be? (22:30)
• Do you have a running coach? (24:00)
• Do you have any future plans to run another marathon? (25:30)
• How many home offers did you make? (27:00)
• Favorite Halloween costume you ever wore (28:15)
• How’s Ellie? (29:50)
• Will you ever announce a race in the south? (30:25)
• Boyfriend has ulcerative colitis. What are some date night ideas for us? (30:45)
• What is the all-time most-listened-to episode of your podcast? (31:30)
• What detergent do you use on your running clothes? (32:45)
• Looking to commit to my first marathon — which one should it be? (33:00)
• Are you ever in a bad mood when it’s time to start the podcast? (34:15)

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