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Every Step of The WayBoston Marathon Q&A with Taylor!In this episode Taylor and I walk through her entire experience before, during, and after the Boston marathon including logistics, fueling, training, spectating, support, and more. I hope you enjoy!
2025-05-041h 03Every Step of The WayOur Biggest Red Flags in Relationships and Race Plans!We talk casually about several topics! The most laid back episode we have ever done.
2025-04-1841 minEvery Step of The WayOur Biggest Running Mistakes & What We Learned ft. Lauren GregoryIn 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 this podcast, and we hope you enjoy it!Follow us on social media:Lauren: @lgeeeeezy (Instagram)Allie: @allie_ostrander (Instagram & YouTube)
2025-04-121h 03Every Step of The WayDealing with Injuries, Race Nerves, and Existential CrisesIn this episode we talk about some of the latest things coming up in our lives and how we are generally feeling.
2025-04-0447 minEvery Step of The WayThe Proposal SpecialIn 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
2025-03-2848 min
Track MinuteTsegay Sets Championship Record and USA Men Sweep the 400m at World IndoorsIn today's episode:Championship record for TsegayUSA men sweep 400m in NanjingTyler Andrews to take on Everest FKTRachel Forsyth signs NIL deal with OnAllie Ostrander and Spencer Brown engagedSubscribe to the Track Minute weekday newsletter at https://trackminute.beehiiv.com
2025-03-2402 minEvery Step of The WayControversial Running TopicsIn this episode, we go over arguable running topics.
2025-03-2153 minEvery Step of The WayThe Sister Episode: our relationship with running and each other through the yearsIn 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 we supported each other through every stage. If you have questions you want answered on the next episode, please send them to everysteppodcast@gmail.comFollow us:@allie_ostrander (Instagram and YouTube)@taylor.ostrander (Instagram)
2025-03-151h 25Every Step of The WayWould You Rather: Running EditionIn 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, comments, or ideas to everysteppodcast@gmail.comFollow us on YouTube and Instagram:Spencer: @theathletespecialAllie: @allie_ostrander
2025-03-0754 minEvery Step of The WaySnog, Marry, Pie: Running EditionIn 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 despise about the running world ;)Follow us on YouTube and Instagram:Spencer: @theathletespecialAllie: @allie_ostrander
2025-02-2847 minEvery Step of The WayOur First Half Marathon! || Training Lessons and Tips!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.
2025-02-2145 min
The Trail Network PodcastEpisode 40: Allie Ostrander - New Sponsorships, Balancing Roles, and Prioritizing Mental HealthIn this episode of the Trail Network podcast, hosts Hilary Yang and Katie Asmuth are joined by elite runner and content creator Allie Ostrander. Allie shares insights into her new sponsorship with Oiselle, her experiences balancing a professional running career with content creation, and how she navigates both trail and track worlds. The conversation delves into the lessons she’s learned on the trails, her passion for mental health advocacy, and the hobbies that help her find balance outside of running. It’s a fun and thoughtful discussion that highlights Allie’s journey, her reflections on 2024, and her aspirations for th...
2025-01-111h 00Every Step of The WayRunning Trends and Training Methods: Overrated or Underrated?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 know in the comments if you enjoyed this episode, and we would love if you rated us 5 stars and hit follow :)
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Spencer: @theathletespecial
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2024-12-131h 17Every Step of The WayAllie's Surgery and the mental & emotional challenges of taking time off runningIn 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.
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Spencer: @theathletespecial
Allie: @allie_ostrander
2024-12-0915 minEvery Step of The WayThe Turkey Trot SpecialIn this episode we recap our experience running a Turkey Trot 5k in Boulder, Co.
2024-11-3046 minEvery Step of The WayShould You Take a Break From Running? injuries, off seasons, mental breaks, and our current off timeIn 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 you enjoy, please hit follow and rate us 5 stars. Feel free to send any questions, topic ideas, or suggestions to everysteppodcast@gmail.com
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Spencer: @theathletespecial
Allie: @allie_ostrander
2024-11-221h 07Every Step of The WayInfluencers vs Professional RunnersIn 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.
2024-11-011h 04Every Step of The WayOur Experience Racing the 5k: Tips, Workouts, and Mental Strategies to Improve in the 5kIn 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 that distance. We give race strategy tips, key workouts, and mental hack to help you improve your 5k. If you enjoy this episode please hit follow and leave us a 5 star review. Also, send any questions you have to everysteppodcast@gmail.com
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2024-10-271h 03Every Step of The WayHow We Deal with Failure in RunningIn 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 learned throughout our running journeys.
2024-10-181h 01Every Step of The WayOur Race Experiences, Advice, and Horror Stories || TC Ten Mile RecapIn 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/suggestions to everysteppodcast@gmail.com
2024-10-111h 01Every Step of The WayOur Daily Routines as Athletes and Content Creators!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.
2024-10-0454 minEvery Step of The WayDisordered Eating & the Culture in the Running WorldIn 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 the episode please rate us 5 stars and hit follow :)
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Spencer: @theathletespecial
Allie: @allie_ostrander
2024-09-271h 09Every Step of The WayThe Boulder tea: why we moved, pros and cons, and first impressionsIn 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 the end. If you enjoyed the podcast, please hit follow and rate us 5 stars. We really appreciate it!
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Spencer: @theathletespecial
Allie: @allie_ostrander
2024-09-201h 00Every Step of The WayOur Experiences of Getting Coached in High School, The NCAA, and Professional RunningOn 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.
2024-09-131h 17Every Step of The WayOur Running Hot Takes, Toxic Traits, and IcksIn 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 hit follow and rate us 5 stars. You can also send us questions at everysteppodcast@gmail.com.
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Spencer: @theathletespecial
Allie: @allie_ostrander
2024-09-061h 16Every Step of The WayInjuries: Cross Training, Our Experiences, and Coming Back StrongerIn 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 our training and racing!
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Spencer: @theathletespecial
Allie: @allie_ostrander
2024-08-3149 minEvery Step of The WayHow We Fuel Our Training: daily routines, overcoming restriction, and lessons learnedIn 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 around food within the running community. At the end, we answer listener questions and overall it's a good time had by all ;) If you enjoyed this episode, please hit follow and leave us a 5 star review. Feel free to send questions, podcast topic ideas, and general thoughts to everysteppodcast@gmail.com
2024-08-2356 minEvery Step of The WayOlympic Reactions & Takeaways, Our Recent Races, and Listener Q&AIn 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 always, if you have questions or podcast ideas, feel free to send those over to everysteppodcast@gmail.com
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Spencer: @theathletespecial
Allie: @allie_ostrander
2024-08-1651 minEvery Step of The WayRunning at the High School, College, and Pro Levels: our experiences, pros and cons, and lessons learnedThis was a fun episode where we go over our experiences at every level of running. We start with how we got into the sport, then talk about high school, college, and pro running. Each level had its pros and cons, which we cover, but a lot of our discussion focused on our unique experiences and what we learned along the way. We also answer listener questions at the end, so if you would like your questions answered in the next episode, send them to everysteppodcast@gmail.com
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2024-08-0958 min
Every Step of The WayThe First Step: moving across the country, how we met, & our goalsThank you for listening to our first ever episode! Please hit follow and share with your friends if you enjoyed it :) Send any thoughts, questions, or input that you have to everysteppodcast@gmail.com
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Spencer: @theathletespecial
Allie: @allie_ostrander
2024-08-0126 min
Beer Mile PodcastEp79 - The Athlete Special and Allie Ostrander: Are we signing them? Plus, we play 'How many beers?' gender swap and discuss their lives after leaving the Brooks Beasts andAllie Ostrander and Spencer Brown (aka The Athlete Special) are back on the Beer Mile Podcast to catch us up on everything happening in their lives. We ask them how running is going now that they are no longer on the Brooks Beasts and dive into their upcoming season goals and racing schedule. We also discuss the possibility of Beer Mile Media becoming their sponsor and try to get Spencer to propose to Allie on the show. Perhaps the best part of the show is playing "How many beers?" with gender swap photos of Allie and Spencer.
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2022-04-151h 14
Convos Over Cold Brew with Emma AbrahamsonAllie Ostrander & The Athlete Special: Spilling the Tea with the Power Couple of the Running WorldIn this episode Emma sits down with Allie Ostrander and Spencer Brown aka "The Athlete Special" to spill the tea about their relationship and running. Find them on Instagram: @allie_ostrander & @theathletespecial and check out Spencer's YouTube Channel. You can find Emma on Instagram at @emmaabrahamson and on her YouTube Channel. Follow Convos Over Cold Brew Podcast on Instagram at @convosovercoldbrewpod.Click here to shop Convos Over Cold Brew merchandise!Click here to check out the Intuitive Eating book!Offers:-Green Chef | Head to GreenChef.com/coldbrew130 and u...
2022-01-201h 02
I'll Have Another with Lindsey Hein PodcastEpisode 297: Allie Ostrander – 3X NCAA Champion on running with Brooks Beasts & CoachingAllie Ostrander joins us today! She is a Steeple Chaser and runs for the Brooks Beast professionally. Allie is a three time NCAA champion. She ran for Boise State University and is originally from Alaska!
Allie recently took a position as a volunteer coach at Seattle Pacific University and I LOVED hearing about her passion for coaching and what she hopes to bring to the team over there as well as her long term dreams for coaching athletes to reach big goals.
Allie is coming off an injury and has her sights set on the...
2021-01-1500 min
Beer Mile PodcastEp9 - Allie Ostrander and Spencer Brown (aka The Athlete Special) of the Brooks Beasts; Flip Cup ShowdownAllie Ostrander and Spencer Brown (aka The Athlete Special) join the podcast for some banter and a flip cup showdown. Allie and Spencer both run professional for the Brooks Beasts out of Seattle. Allie won 3 NCAA titles in the Steeplechase while at Boise State University and represented the USA at the 2019 World Championships in Doha. Spencer is a sub-4 miler and the newest addition to the Brooks Beasts. You may know him as The Athlete Special on YouTube and Instagram.
Watch the Flip Cup Showdown in the video version of Episode 9 with Allie and Spencer: https://youtu...
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