"I’ve worked really hard and I’ve put a lot out there, and it’s been really good to the point that it terrifies me." Welcome to Ask Ali, a twice-a-month series where I answer all of your questions. This time around, I’m flying through 29 listener questions, sent in via Instagram Stories (I’m @aliontherun1), about my current goals and dreams, the New York City Marathon (lots of questions about the New York City Marathon!), the song that always makes me cry (and I cry just talking about it!), the lessons I've learned from my best and worst races, and so much more. SPONSORS:  goodr. Click here and use code ONTHERUN15 for 15% off your entire goodr order! Vuori: Click here for 20% off your first Vuori purchase. You asked: How are you doing? (3:30) What is one thing you would like to do before the end of the year? (6:35) What are you most excited for at the New York City Marathon? (9:00) What is your favorite song you ever danced to? (11:25) Can you give us any hints for the NYC Marathon live shows? (13:20) Team Edward or Jacob? (14:35) First-time marathon advice (14:55) Can you please share the reason for using “and” but never “but?” (17:00) What song always makes you cry? (18:55) Your favorite pre-run fuel (20:05) Biggest advice for balancing entrepreneurship and parenting (20:15) Boston or New York City? (22:05) Have you ever had a guest on the podcast that you were fangirl-nervous to speak to? (23:10) Do you know when you are announcing at the New York City Marathon? (27:30) What was your favorite place to write for when you were in the thick of freelancing? (28:40) If you had to host a podcast about something other than running, what would it be? (32:30) What do you think is overrated in the running world? And what is underrated? (34:35) What did you worst race teach you? What did your best race teach you? (38:10) What have been your takeaways from therapy? (42:45) What do female friendships look like these days? (43:10) What are your PRs? (45:45) What’s your bedtime / morning routine? (48:35) Best souvenir to buy at the New York City Marathon? (49:50) Taco night or pizza night? Favorite season? If you had to change your first name, what would you pick? (50:45) Which pro runner would you most want to have at your Thanksgiving? (52:00) The episode with Emily Durgin, you asked about her shoes. Was that agreed to per her sponsor? (52:35) What is your favorite bagel flavor? (53:30) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Blog Strava SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!