On The Runs 101 - Alex Granata - TheAllieGshow

On The Runs

Welcome to Episode 101 and The Allie G Show!
Alex Granata (00:11:00) shares her journey as a Peloton fanatic, her experiences running the New York City Marathon, and the spontaneous races she has signed up for. She also discusses the excitement of meeting Tallulah's mom (aka Becs Gentry) and the unique vibe of hometown races. Additionally, she talks about her first big race, the New York City Half Marathon, and the spontaneous decision to participate. Alex shares her journey from spontaneously signing up for half marathons to running her first marathon in Martha's Vineyard. She discusses the transition from fun runs to more serious races and the role of her friends and coach in her training. Alex also talks about her desire to qualify for the Boston Marathon and the playlist that helped her through the marathon (Thank you Emma Lovewell). She recounts the unique experience of the Martha's Vineyard Marathon and the challenges she faced during the race. Alex Granata discusses her transition from running the New York City Half Marathon to a smaller marathon, the challenges of running alone, and the importance of staying focused. She shares her experience of running in a less crowded race and the support she received from her coach, Jason. Alex also talks about signing up for the Chicago Marathon on a whim and her post-race illness. She expresses her excitement for the upcoming Boston Marathon and her plans to enjoy the experience while also racing. The episode transistions to the Boston Marathon as Alex preps for the race. In this part of the conversation, the hosts and guest discuss various topics related to running, including weather conditions, running without music, code brown moments, food allergies, and advice for the Peloton Studio. They discuss the popularity of artist Tate McCray and her surprise success in the country music scene. The conversation also touches on memorable concert experiences, including Billy Joel's final performance at Shea Stadium. The episode concludes with well wishes for Alex's upcoming Boston Marathon and a recap invitation.
During the Tros, Knute and Erika discuss various topics including snowstorms, tooth fairies, Casey Neistat, Instagram followers, and their recent guest Kathrine Switzer. Knute mentions a change to his editing process for the podcast and asks for feedback. They also reflect on the success of their March Madness bracket challenge and discuss plans for future brackets. They mention upcoming guests for their Boston Weeks episodes and encourage listeners to follow them on social media and support them on Patreon.

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