This week on RUNWITHALLI LIVE, I’m joined by David Machin, Lead Community Organizer for Health Poverty Action, the charity I’m fundraising for as I prepare to run the 2026 London Marathon.

I’ll be honest: there were things I learned in this conversation that I didn’t even know before diving into the topics David breaks down in this episode. It was eye-opening. I believe it will be for you, too.

We discuss the reality of health poverty and why it’s not a quick fix. This conversation goes beyond temporary solutions or ultra-processed “quick” foods. It’s about long-term infrastructure funding, access to healthier food options, and healthcare systems that sustainably serve communities.

David also explains why unrestricted funding is so critical. When funds aren’t tightly restricted, organizations have the flexibility to respond where needs are greatest. Something that’s especially urgent right now as government aid is being cut in ways we haven’t seen before, creating widening funding gaps across global health systems.

In this episode, we explore:

• The difference between health and health equity, and why that distinction matters
• How systemic barriers, the climate crisis, and political decisions directly impact access to care
• Why NGOs are under increasing pressure, and how resilience means continuing the work even when it feels like getting punched in the face
• Why advocacy and holding decision-makers accountable for healthcare and funding cuts are JUST as important as fundraising

The hard truth is this: things may get worse before they get better. Health poverty is systemic and deeply rooted, leading to preventable illness, disease, and loss of life in communities with inaccessible health resources.

And yet what left me hopeful is that Health Poverty Action is doing the work anyway. They’re raising funds, building awareness, supporting community-led solutions, and continuing to show up despite immense challenges. Every single dollar goes a long way, but there is still meaningful work ahead!

This episode is a reminder that endurance athletes, and humans in general, can use their voices, platforms, and miles to help bridge gaps, elevate conversations, and push for change.

A Small Ask With Big Impact

If you’re able to donate, please know this: unrestricted funds give organizations the flexibility to act where the need is greatest. With government aid being cut and funding gaps growing, even small contributions matter more than ever. If donating isn’t possible right now, sharing this episode helps amplify awareness. And that matters, too.

Donate here: https://2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/allison-felsenthal

Whether you’re an endurance athlete, new to running, or just curious, I hope this episode inspires you, deepens your understanding of why we run, and shows how our footsteps can create real impact by supporting charities and communities that need it most.

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On today’s episode of RUNWITHALLI LIVE, I’m joined by a very special guest, Bill Armstrong, Founder & CEO of Neversecond™.

Founded in 2020, Neversecond™ has quickly become my go-to fueling brand and has firmly established itself within the endurance and high-performance running community. Neversecond™ is the official fuel sponsor for RunWithAlli Coaching, and I truly believe this product can change the way endurance athletes approach fueling for marathons and beyond. Especially for those pursuing competitive performance for the long haul.

Before discovering Neversecond™, I was genuinely frustrated with fueling. After years of high-volume training and racing, I had tried countless products that caused GI distress, felt inconsistent, or simply didn’t meet the demands of endurance sport. That all changed when a friend in San Diego introduced me to Neversecond™. From the very first trial, the approach clicked. Precision, simplicity, and science-backed execution. I immediately knew this was the kind of fueling system serious endurance athletes need, and the kind I wanted our athletes using.

In this episode, Bill and I dive into the evolution of the Neversecond™ brand and the philosophy behind it. We talk about how Neversecond™ supports endurance and high-performance athletes, what truly sets the brand apart from other fueling companies, how runners can practically apply these products in both training and racing, how to build community around fueling, and so much more.

Questions we cover include:

• How did Neversecond™ come to life, and what gap in the endurance fueling space were you trying to solve?
• What backgrounds did each of you bring to building the brand, science, sport, business, or all of the above?
• Neversecond™ is known for precision fueling. What does that mean in practical terms for endurance athletes?
• Can you explain the science behind products like the C30 gel in a way runners can immediately apply?
• How early in a training cycle should athletes start practicing race fueling?
• For someone training for their first marathon, what’s a simple Neversecond™ fueling framework to follow?
• What lessons from elite sport translate best to everyday endurance runners?
• If athletes could follow just one fueling principle, what should it be?
• How do you decide which stores carry your product?
• Why did you say YES to being on the RUNWITHALLI LIVE Podcast?

Whether you’re an endurance athlete, an aspiring runner, or simply curious about the space, I hope this episode leaves you feeling inspired, better educated on fueling for running, and more aware of the endurance fueling landscape, and how Neversecond™ can support your athletic and endurance goals!

Connect with Neversecond™:

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• LinkedIn
• Instagram

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On today’s episode of RUNWITHALLI LIVE, I’m joined by special guest and dear friend, Kimberly Penharlow.

Kimberly is a Global Executive Coach, leadership facilitator, and endurance athlete, and together we explore the powerful parallels between leadership and athletic performance. We dive into the importance of cultivating a growth mindset, helping people think differently through movement, and learning to see challenges through shifting perspectives.

Kimberly shares how running has helped her build confidence, courage, and resilience, both in her professional work and in life, and how the lessons learned on the road translate directly into bringing out the unique leader within each of us.

This episode is an elevated conversation about movement, mindset, leadership, healing, and growth.

Kimberly opens up about navigating profound personal loss and how marathon training helped her rediscover purpose, resilience, and self-trust. We dive into how running mirrors leadership development, requiring patience, consistency, mindset shifts, recovery, and strong boundaries.

You’ll also hear insights on:

• Using running as therapy and personal reinvention
• Growth mindset through movement
• Leadership lessons from marathon training
• The role of boundaries in performance and burnout prevention
• Why community matters. On the run and in life

Whether you’re an athlete, a leader, or someone moving through change, this episode will inspire you to lead and live with courage! I hope you enjoyed this conversation as much as I did, and are diving into 2026 feeling inspired, empowered, and able to lead, build, and grow! Thank you for listening!

Connect with Kimberly:

• Email: krpenharlow@gmail.com
• Website: KimberlyPenharlow.com
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlypenharlow/
• Instagram: @Penharlowconsulting

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In this episode of RUNWITHALLI LIVE, we sit down with Kylie Mantz — a strong, grounded, and intentional woman who offers a refreshing look at what life really looks like behind the scenes of elite running.

Kylie opens up about life inside the Mantz household during training cycles, the emotional highs and lows of being married to a professional runner, and the quiet moments that often go unseen. The ones filled with patience, faith, laughter, and love!

This conversation isn’t about splits, medals, or records. It’s about partnership, communication, and staying true to yourself while supporting someone chasing extraordinary goals!

Topics We Dive Into:

• The unseen moments between races, during travel, or in the stillness after a big training week
• What running has taught Kylie about patience, perspective, and purpose
• How she stays grounded and connected through the pressure and spotlight of elite competition
• Her favorite race experiences and the little pre-race rituals and quirks that keep things fun
• How Kylie balances being a supportive partner while maintaining her own goals, passions, and identity
• The role of communication and emotional connection during training
• What fans can do to support elite athletes and their families beyond race day cheering
• Why Kylie said yes to joining RUNWITHALLI LIVE and what she hopes listeners take away

Key Takeaways:

Success in sport and life comes from teamwork. The kind that happens quietly behind the scenes. Every athlete’s journey is powered by the people who believe in them when no one’s watching. Balance, communication, and gratitude are as important as miles and medals!

Tune in for an inside look at the Mantz household, where love, patience, and purpose meet performance. I absolutely loved my chat with Kylie! She’s honest, kind, and refreshingly real. I walked away inspired by her story, and I know you will too.

The episode is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you listen!

Connect with Kylie Mantz:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyliehmantz/?hl=en

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In this episode of RUNWITHALLI LIVE, I sit down with Mille, co-founder of Planet Nusa — a community-driven activewear brand born in Denmark and rooted in movement, inclusivity, and connection.

What’s inside:

• How Mille’s background and co-founding the brand with Kristine shaped the mission of Planet Nusa — making it more than just apparel, but a true community.
• The story of how Planet Nusa started from a simple Facebook event and grew organically into a global movement — proving that “professionalism & community can go hand-in-hand.”
• Insight into Planet Nusa’s signature events like “Walk With Us” and their monthly Nusa Runs — and how these experiences keep the brand grounded in real connections.
• A look at how Planet Nusa designs and produces with their community: from sourcing 90% of production in Europe to involving customers in feedback loops before the style ever hits the site.
• A personal story from Mille about a memorable moment in the Planet Nusa community that perfectly captures the brand’s spirit of belonging and movement.
• Finally — why Mille said YES to coming on the RunWithAlli LIVE podcast and what she hopes to share with our running and coaching community.

Tune in for an uplifting conversation about building a brand that moves with purpose, one step at a time. I truly loved this chat with Mille, speaking about what she hopes to share with our running community through movement, empowerment, and acceptance. I hope you enjoy the listen as much as I did!

Learn More about Planet Nusa:

• Instagram: @planetnusa
• Email: community@planetnusa.com
• Code: 'ALLI15 ' saves you 18% on any purchase at Planet Nusa!

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In this episode of RUNWITHALLI LIVE, I sit down with the powerhouse CEO of JetRockets, an AI-enabled coaching and personal growth platform — a mom of two, RWA-coached athlete, and lifelong learner — to talk about what it really takes to balance leading a company, raising a family, and chasing personal goals through running!

You’ll hear how Natalie:

• Structures training as a busy leader and mom
• Uses running to build resilience and leadership clarity
• Applies lessons from tough workouts to business challenges
• Models confidence and balance for her daughters
• Stays curious through lifelong learning and technology innovation

Plus, we wrap up with Natalie’s reflections on what running has truly taught her—and why she said YES to being a guest on the RUNWITHALLI LIVE podcast.

Tune in for an authentic conversation about resilience, purpose, and the power of running to shape who we are—on and off the course!

Listen to the podcast on: Apple Podcasts & Spotify.

Follow Natalie Kaminski & JetRockets:

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In this episode of RUNWITHALLI LIVE, I’m thrilled to sit down with Shaina Partlow, a health and wellness coach whose journey from English literature to fitness coaching is nothing short of inspiring.

We dive into her story — from earning a B.A. in English and a Master’s in Student Affairs Administration to discovering her true passion in helping women define what healthy means for them. Together, we explore how she navigated career pivots, built a thriving coaching business, and now empowers others to find balance and confidence through personalized wellness.

You’ll Hear Insights On:

• How career shifts can align with personal growth and purpose
• Lessons learned from mentorships, internships, and leadership roles
• Why “healthy” should never be one-size-fits-all
• The power of speaking, presenting, and connecting through wellness education
• What’s next for her as she continues to expand her impact in the health and coaching world

We wrap up with a heartfelt conversation about the importance of community, curiosity, and saying “yes” to opportunities that align with your values — including why she said YES to joining me on the RUNWITHALLI LIVE Podcast!

Whether you’re an aspiring coach, a lifelong learner, or simply looking for inspiration to make your next big pivot, this episode will leave you motivated to redefine success on your own terms.

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• Website: www.shainajoyce.com

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In this episode of RUNWITHALLI LIVE, I sit down with Delphine Godley Sellars, co-founder of Urban Community AgriNomics (UCAN). Just like we runners know the importance of fueling well and respecting the process, Delphine’s work is all about transforming food access, environmental justice, and community resilience in Northern Durham.

We talk about how a vision of healthy food, soil justice, and youth empowerment led Delphine and her sister Lucille to launch a nonprofit that’s already donated over 100,000 lbs of fresh produce, restored heritage land, and built bridges across generations through education.

I loved my conversation with Delphine Sellars about the parallels between UCAN’s mission of harvesting food and a runner’s journey. UCAN empowers communities to be less reliant on the outside world—just like running teaches us to discover the world one step at a time. We may not be gathering food on our runs, but we’re harvesting something different: lessons, resilience, and a deeper connection to nature, step by step, minute by minute, mile by mile.

Please tune in and get inspired by a grassroots leader who’s cultivating impact the same way we build fitness: one step, one seed, one act at a time!

Follow UCAN & Enjoy the California Land & Food Security Resources Below:

https://www.conservationfund.org/our-impact/impact-map/california/

https://benefitscheckup.org/program/foodsupp_ca_commodity_supp

https://www.cafoodbanks.org/find-food/

https://cafarmtofork.cdfa.ca.gov/farm_to_fork/resources/food_access.html

UCAN Website

UCAN Instagram

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