We are so excited to be back on the podcast! In this episode we talk about our experience racing a half marathon for the first time. We talk about the build up and lessons we learned along the way.

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 :)

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Spencer: @theathletespecial

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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.

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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 [email protected]

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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 [email protected]

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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 [email protected]

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.