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chef 🥦🥑 veggielover ultrarunner🏃🏻‍♀️ feed. love. serve 💚💚💚 Vermont

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2025 had lots of lovely moments 💚 by @chefaliruns

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Since it #eatingdisordersawareness week I thought I’d share this post again. Link in comments. by @chefaliruns

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Loving this winter wonderland and exploring all the trails and beauty @shelburnefarms for a little Tuesday 25k 💚#vermontrunner #ultrarunning #gratefulrunner by @chefaliruns

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A pot of lucky lentils and greens and a loaf of @obreadbakery multigrain to start 2025! #eatlocal #eatrealfood #eatyourveggies #fuelyourbody @headoverfieldsvermont by @chefaliruns

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Happy merry jolly love to all 💚 by @chefaliruns

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This was simmering in my drafts for a while and decided it was time to hit publish. Not a light read but I hope you take the time. Thanks to all for supporting my writing at my Substack Next Obvious Thing. Reminder. It’s free and the link to read is in my bio! #eatingdisorderecovery #eatingdisordersurvivor #midlifewomen #recoveryjourney by @chefaliruns

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🎧 🎵 NEW PODCAST 🔥 🏃‍♀️

In Episode 10 of Running Tales, in collaboration with @stepforwardwithlewis and @runtrimag on the @everyday_athlete_podcast_ntwrk, we chatted to Ali Lopez @chefaliruns

Ali shared her experiences of starting later in life, transitioning to trails, and how running has transformed her physically and mentally.

Her story begins with her first half marathon, followed by an emotional journey to qualify for the Boston Marathon, including breaking the four-hour marathon mark, and how crossing the Boston Marathon finish line felt like being a rock star!

Ali’s passion for the sport then led her to the trails, where she discovered a love for ultra running. She chats about the laid-back atmosphere of ultras and strong sense of community.

Ali shares how her first ultra, a six-hour timed race where she completed 32 miles, opened her eyes to the supportive, fun side of the sport. She also recounts her emotional experience of training for the Vermont 100, only for it to be canceled due to severe flooding.

One of the most powerful parts of the interview is Ali’s resilience in overcoming a detached retina, caused by an exercise band accident. She underwent multiple surgeries, facing challenges with depth perception and night running. But Ali never gave up. Her first race back, an emotional 5K, is testament to her strength and perseverance.

Ali’s candidness about the mental aspects of running will resonate with athletes of all levels. She talks openly about using running as a tool for mental health, helping her overcome body image struggles and eating disorders.

Looking ahead, she shares her plans for the future, including tackling the Yeti 100 after a recent cancellation due to Hurricane Helene. She’s also eyeing a potential 200-mile ultra!

This episode is packed with inspiration and heartfelt moments that will leave you ready to hit the trails.

LISTEN ON APPLE 🍏:
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/everyday-athlete-podcast-network/id1659689628?i=1000673686720

LISTEN ON SPOTIFY 🎶

https://open.spotify.com/episode/34Kd1i7FL3HWXn5uKhsoMI?si=xvebll-CQka1kngFS13GNg by @chefaliruns

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Running Tales episode 10 with Ali Lopez is now available everywhere you find your podcast under the Everyday Athlete Podcast Network.

#runningpodcast #runningtales #eatingdisorderawarness by @chefaliruns

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On the 10th Episode of @running_tales_ on the @everyday_athlete_podcast_ntwrk, @craig_on_the_run chats with @chefaliruns about:

• Her start in running
• Qualifying for the @bostonmarathon
• Her nickname: Queen of the Loops
• @vermont100mile
• Eye injury and eating disorder
• What’s next?

This is not an episode you want to skip as there is a great conversation that takes place.

Check out the Everyday Athlete Podcast Network wherever you get your podcasts and be sure to subscribe, rate and review.

#Running
#TrailRunning
#UltraRunning
#Podcast by @chefaliruns

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