In this episode we discuss our injury histories & why we got into injury cycles. We also talk about exercise compulsion, disordered eating, the pressure to perform, and the complex mental side of running. Lauren and I had a great time recording
In this episode we go over all the details of the proposal and talk about being engaged!! Send any questions or suggestions to everysteppodcast@gmail.comFollow us on YouTube and Instagram:Spencer: @theathletespecialAllie: @allie_ostrander
In this episode my sister, Taylor, and I talk about our relationship to running through high school, college, and post-collegiately, and how our thoughts and feelings toward running and competing have changed over the years. We also discuss how
In this episode we play "Would You Rather" and go through some spicy running scenarios. We also talk about our current training and goals and answer listener questions. I hope you enjoy the episode and, as always, you can send any questions, co
In this episode we play the game "snog,marry,pie" but instead of people we're going through running training methods, recovery tools, nutrition hacks, toxic traits, and much more. This is a fun little deep dive into the things we love and despi
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 k
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. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube:Spencer: @theathletespecial Allie: @allie_o
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
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
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 lea
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/sugges
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.
In this episode we take a deep dive into Allie's experience with an eating disorder and examine why this is such a prevalent issue in the running world. We also talk about what contributes to these issues and how to improve them. If you enjoy t
In this episode, we talk about our recent races, what we've been up to, and all things Boulder. We discuss the decision to move, why we left Seattle, what we like and dislike about Boulder, and lots more. We also answer listener questions at th
On this episode we discuss our experiences of getting coached at every level of the sport. We talk about the ups, the downs, and some of our most fond memories of different coaches.
In this episode we debate some of our running hot takes, toxic traits, and icks. We catch you guys up on our current training, how we are feeling, and our racing plans. We also answer some listener questions! If you enjoyed the episode please h
In this episode we talk about our injury histories, what we've learned, our best tips and tricks, cross training workouts, staying motivated, getting back to running, and racing into shape. We also answer listener questions and give updates on
In this episode we talk about how we fuel our training. We discuss our daily eating habits as well as the thoughts behind our food choices, mistakes we've made in the past, and lessons we've learned along the way. We also touch on the culture a
In this episode we talk about our favorite races from Olympic track&field, general takeaways from the Olympics, and the best moments in Paris. We also go into our recent races and upcoming plans as well as answering some listener questions. As