874. Emily Sisson, Boston Marathon-Bound
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In this episode of the Ali on the Run Show, host Allie Feller welcomes American marathon record holder and two-time Olympian Emily Sisson as she prepares for her Boston Marathon debut. Emily shares her journey of adjusting to life in Ireland with her husband Shane Quinn, reflecting on the challenges and joys of building a new social circle in a foreign country. She discusses her recent training in Arizona, including a minor hamstring setback after the New York City Half Marathon, and her excitement about racing Boston after a period of self-reflection and physical recalibration. Emily opens up about her evolving mindset around racing—prioritizing personal fulfillment over results—and how her training philosophy has shifted to focus on feeling strong and in control, especially after dealing with mechanical breakdowns and recurring illness. She also reveals her plans to return to Ireland post-Boston, her love for spontaneous adventures in Europe, and her curiosity about future marathons, including a possible return to track racing. The conversation is laced with humor, vulnerability, and deep appreciation for the running life.
Focus on feeling strong and in control over chasing specific times or results.
Building a new life in a foreign country is possible with openness and curiosity—even as an introvert.
Training success isn't just about mileage; it's about listening to your body and adapting to what feels right.
Racing Boston is about excitement and personal growth, not just performance.
Use downtime to explore new hobbies like puzzles, Legos, or writing—don’t force creativity, let it come naturally.
…and 3 more takeaways available in PodZeus
Sponsor Intro: New Balance & the New Ellipse
The episode opens with a sponsored segment for New Balance, promoting their new Ellipse shoe and highlighting Emily Sisson’s use of the Fuel Cell SC Elite V5 for Boston.
Emily’s Boston Debut & Life in Ireland
“I'm like, it's so far North. Like, and so like the sun like rises to like eight 30 in the winter and sets at four and it just like gets rainier then. So it's just like, it's a tough season to move there.”
Training in Arizona & the New York City Half
Emily discusses her training in Scottsdale and Flagstaff, her hamstring tweak at the NYC Half, and how she’s using sea-level training to sharpen for Boston.
The Shift in Racing Mindset
“I get a lot of satisfaction now still out of like going out and I don't know, just feeling like I got the most out of myself and I didn't feel like I had something holding me back.”
Life in Ireland: Culture, Friendships & Work
“I just don't think they would ask. We don't have that. Yeah. Oh no. Loud Americans throwing parties.”
“Just feeling like I've made all the, like made really good calls during the race and got as much out of myself as I could on that day.”
“I get a lot of satisfaction now still out of like going out and I don't know, just feeling like I got the most out of myself and I didn't feel like I had something holding me back.”
“This just reminds me of Rhode Island. I was like, this is just like, like, this is New England. I love it. Like that's like, I don't know, like the roads just felt like Rhode Island roads and it just felt like a piece of home for me.”
Host
Guest
Emily Sisson
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Allie Feller
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Boston Marathon
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Ireland
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Shane Quinn
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New York City Half Marathon
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New Balance
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Scottsdale
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Rhode Island
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Ray Tracy
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