"Live free and grind."

Welcome to the first episode in a new series on the Ali on the Run Show called "No Stupid Questions." This is where experts come in to answer everything you've always wanted to ask about running. We'll be covering a wide range of topics including personal running and coaching, shoes and gear, the business of running, and "no such thing as TMI." The goal is to offer both straightforward and nuanced answers to the questions you've been hesitant to ask or that you still don't quite understand.

First up in this series: all about professional running, with former professional runners and current hosts of the Off the Rails podcast, Aisha Praught Leer and Eric Jenkins. Aisha and Eric offer unique perspectives. They both ran professionally for big brands (Nike, Under Armour, Puma), and have since retired while staying active in the sport. They have the inside scoop, but aren't bound by NDAs or brand loyalties. They are unfiltered, honest, and always willing to go there.

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IN THIS EPISODE:

Everything you need to know about pacers (5:45)
On the track: from pre-meet and logistics to what it actually means when people say a track is "fast" (23:00)
In the marathon: medals, separate starts, and more (48:30)
Money talks, and the business of professional running (54:45)
On doping, drama, chafing, waxing, and more (1:19:30)

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