In today's episode Lauren catches up with Alana Scarano, who is coming off of her recent OTQ race at the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon.

Alana is a former figure skater who found her talent for running in high school. She ran collegiality at the DIII level for Wartburg College. She ran a 5th year for California Baptist University where she was part of the first women's team to make the DII XC National Meet.

Lauren and Alana touch on overcoming disordered eating, weathering the ups and downs that come with running, finding the joy in running after struggling with an extended period of injuries, marathon training and goals for the Olympic Trials Marathon this February.

Alana lives in Huntsville, Alabama with her husband and coach, Miles Scarano. She works for Running Lane and coaches runners virtually.

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