886. Re-Run: The First Ali on the Run Show LIVE Event

In this nostalgic rerun of the first-ever Ali on the Run Show live event, host Ali Feller revisits a landmark 2018 gathering in San Diego that brought together an unlikely but powerful quartet: Olympic marathoner Meb Keflezighi, Full House alum Andrea Barber (Kimmy Gibbler), global running concierge Chris Heisler, and surprise guest Des Linden—then still known as Desi. Recorded at 20 weeks pregnant, the episode captures raw, unfiltered energy from a debut that set an impossibly high bar. What emerges isn't just a celebration of running, but a profound exploration of identity, vulnerability, and the quiet courage it takes to show up—especially when you're not the fastest, the most famous, or the most polished. The conversation reveals how each guest, from a child actor to a world champion, found purpose in running not for medals, but for mental clarity, connection, and self-acceptance. The episode’s most striking revelation? That confidence isn’t the absence of insecurity—it’s showing up anyway. From Meb’s humbling lesson on self-comparison to Andrea’s candid talk about mental health and Chris’s emotional bond with his daughter’s stuffed animal, the moment is a masterclass in authenticity. And when Des Linden shares her mantra—'Show up and give yourself a chance'—it becomes the episode’s enduring truth: the act of beginning is the victory. The key takeaways from this emotional, insightful, and surprisingly raw conversation are clear.