The Allie G Show

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Don Oswalt, founder of My Race Tatts, is on the pod to kick off the Road to the 5 Boroughs Series!

Don’s endurance journey is one of my favorites because he didn’t start out as an athlete. He got into triathlon later in life, went from borrowing a bike and learning how to swim to racing Ironmans, qualifying for Kona, running Boston, and eventually turning a simple Sharpie habit into My Race Tatts.

We get into Don’s journey into endurance sports, the mental side of racing, visualization, self-belief, and what happens when your brain starts telling you that you can’t keep going. We also talk about the mantras Don used to write on his arms during races, and how those little reminders eventually became the idea behind My Race Tatts.

We talk about how My Race Tatts started, why Don calls a mantra a “mental circuit breaker,” how new designs come to life, the community behind the brand, and what’s coming next.

Plus, My Race Tatts is the sponsor of this year’s Road to the 5 Boroughs series, so we get into some of the fun things we have coming up together for the NYC Marathon and beyond.

If you’re looking for a little reminder that you can do hard things, this one is for you.

The Road to the 5 Boroughs series is back for year 2 and it's brought to you by My Race Tatts! I’m so excited to partner with My Race Tatts to celebrate the races, memories, and milestones that make running so special.

In this episode, I announce the series and dive into the unforgettable experiences of the New York City Marathon - from the electric energy of marathon week and the chaos of the expo to the unique character of each borough along the course. Through personal stories, race-day memories, funny moments, and the perspectives of runners and spectators, we explore what makes the NYC Marathon about so much more than running!

See you all in 33 days :)

Ashley Paulson is one of those athletes where you could probably talk for hours and hours and still have more stories to tell, and this conversation is exactly that.

In this Track of The Allie G Show, I sit down with Ashley to talk about an absolutely wild year of running, starting with her latest Badwater 135 experience - the big goals, the highs, the lows, and what it took to keep going.

We also get into her record-setting 100-mile year, running 100 miles on a treadmill at the Boston Marathon Expo, getting older in the sport, family, Matt’s role in her racing, and the mindset behind chasing big goals.

And of course, we cover the important stuff too: music, fueling, Cheetos, and what’s next for Ashley.

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It’s been a minute since we’ve done a little solo check-in, so today it’s just me catching you up on ALL the things.

I’m deep in training for both the Tussey Mountainback Ultra and the New York City Marathon - which are only a week apart - so we’re talking big mileage, long runs, recovery, fueling, hydration, gear, and what it’s actually like trying to balance 70–80 mile weeks with work, life, strength training, and, you know… the podcast.

I’m also giving you the latest on my Team Skinny Pig NYC Marathon fundraising, including the marathon squares fundraiser, and a HUGE thank you to everyone who has donated, bought a square, or sent some encouragement along the way.

And because I can’t do a solo Track without completely changing the subject, we’re also getting into what I’ve been listening to lately, concerts I’ve been to, music I’m currently obsessed with, and of course… the US Open. 🎾

Basically, this is a little life + running + music + tennis catch-up from wherever I am in this very chaotic training block.

Thanks for hanging out with me. ❤️

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In this track, pro Ironman triathlete, marathoner, and ultramarathoner, Tom Garvey, shares his journey through endurance sports and what it takes to compete at the highest level. We talk about his path into professional triathlon, his experience racing ultras, and his recent 2nd-place finish at the $1 Ultra Marathon in NYC. Tom and I get into training, fueling, race strategy, mental preparation, injuries and setbacks, and what keeps him pushing himself across different endurance disciplines.

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Candita joins Allie G to talk about the winding path that took her from dance to distance running, and everything she's learned along the way. From navigating injuries and adapting her training to racing everywhere from Cape Town to London and Copenhagen, Candita shares how running has become a way to challenge herself, see the world, and connect with people along the way.

They get into the realities of marathon training, race day nutrition and hydration, unpredictable weather, international race culture, music and playlists, and the emotional experience of running through places that actually mean something to you. Candita also shares what's next, including her goal of breaking five hours in the marathon and running this year’s New York City Marathon with Team Skinny Pig!

A conversation about finding your way into running, rolling with the setbacks, and figuring out what keeps you coming back for more.

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Matt Zelaya’s path into endurance sports wasn’t exactly a straight line. He played football through college, competed on American Ninja Warrior, tried Spartan races, and eventually found himself running marathons, completing an Ironman, racing 100-milers, competing in Hyrox, and continually looking for the next challenge.

In this track, Matt and I talk about what drives that constant progression, why he tends to sign up for things that scare him, and what he’s learned from the injuries, setbacks, PRs, and races that haven’t gone according to plan. We also get into how endurance training has changed the way he approaches work and everyday life, and how those experiences have shaped the way he coaches other athletes.

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In this Solo Track, Allie G answers listener questions from her Instagram AMA and gives an update on her current marathon and ultra training. She talks through hill training, increasing mileage, fitting running around work and travel, lessons from setbacks, recovery, favorite gear, dream races, and everything in between.

From training for the NYC Marathon and Tussey Mountainback Ultra to figuring out when to push, when to back off, and how to stay flexible when life gets busy, this episode is a look at what running actually looks like behind the scenes.

🎽👟 On this Track of The Allie G Show, Allie sits down with Justin Kaufy, a running coach, endurance athlete, and founder of Team Keep, for a candid conversation about training, mindset, and the discipline behind long-term progress.

Kaufy shares how he went from being injured, and inconsistent to fully committing to endurance sports and coaching. The conversation covers his approach to marathon and ultra training, why consistency matters more than perfection, how he thinks about recovery and race prep, and the role that tough love and accountability play in both coaching and life.

Kaufy + Allie also dig into the realities of endurance culture, the mental side of racing, and why showing up for the work is what ultimately changes everything. It’s direct, honest, and full of insight for runners, athletes, and anyone trying to stay locked in on a bigger goal.