Be Kind, Happy, & Active
Mornings are not my "thing", but I really want them to be. Most of my races start before the sun comes up and recreating that experience in training is crucial, plus mustering the motivation to workout after a long day is never easy. I always have the best intentions to get up early, but more... Continue Reading →
Hi, my name is Ali and I'm a control freak. My urge for perfection and work ethic serve as both a driver and hindrance in my life. As I mentioned in previous posts I have struggled with and eating disorder the majority of my life. Recovery for me is a verb, not a noun. I... Continue Reading →
"Ghosting," to disappear without any an explanation...no phone call, email, text, or social post. The past few months I have faded into the background. A friend (thank you Melissa) reached out recently and called me on it. She noticed I was unusually quiet and wanted to know if everything was ok. I'm embarrassed to... Continue Reading →
Leading up to race weekend for this event I was reminded just how amazing my Oiselle team is. We all live very different lives with ups and downs, but at the core of what connects us is the true compassion and love we have for each other. The goals we each have are celebrated and... Continue Reading →
"3rd time is a charm" or at least that is what I was hoping for this year as I registered for the Titletown Ultra Series. 3 years ago Titletown was my 1st ultra distance event. That year I ran 28 miles in 6 hours and proudly entered in the ultra club...to say I was hooked... Continue Reading →
10 years, 10 pounds, & a lot of living later...I returned to the scene of my very 1st marathon the Green Bay Cellcom. I was told long before I began my long distance adventures that I would never forget my 1st marathon. The day will be forever burned into my brain. Fast forward 10 years... Continue Reading →
I have looked forward to the Apple Creek 50K since I signed up many, many months ago...not because I've heard the course is beautiful (it is) or that the volunteers are awesome (they are), but because I was going to get to hang out with my good friend Allison! We met in person close to... Continue Reading →
Going into this race I brought with me a whole lot of baggage in the form of self-doubt! This was to be my 1st solo event since the Fall 50 in October and I had a pretty disastrous training cycle over the winter. In talking with coach Nora (Team Bird Training) we adjusted my goal... Continue Reading →
The High Cliff Ultra is a trail race through the beautiful High Cliff State Park in Sherwood, WI. With two distances to select from 25k or 50k...there is a distance for every runner from newbie to veteran. This is one of the most unique ultras I have come across with a course that winds through rolling prairies,... Continue Reading →
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