When you're the 4th fastest 10ker in the US, and you make the national team go to the world championship, your body looks exactly how an athlete should look. And you're a badass. U go girl. Roootin for ya.
I don't know if this counts for anything but you're meaningful to me. I re-started running after a major life setback. That meant nearly a year of 'base' rebuilding and your videos have really helped me through it. You reset my attitude when I feel shitty, make me wonder and make me smile. I don't have many people around me who enjoy running like I do, so your channel has been a bright spot for me. Thank you 🙂
I found your channel through Spencer, and I just want to say how much your content already has meant to me. I'm a runner struggling with a multi year eating disorder, and after binge watching your videos on the topic ED's and running I feel so represented, and greatful for your advice. I'm going to try my best to implement your advice in my struggle with fueling myself properly because of OMAD and food rules. I'm currently recovering from an injury as well, so thank you so much 😊🙌🙏
Just (under his name) ordered the Custom Bundle from Magic Spoon where you get to pick 4 different cereals. Got my $5 off but declined the spoon offer. Put your name in the where did you hear from us section.
I have a book recommendation: Good for a Girl: a Woman Running in a Man's world. Honestly it is an amazing book that ANYONE should read if they are or around a woman running.
To the Kindergarteners question, you just give them crayons and a piece of paper 📝. They will be distracted, a win win situation. That way, you “beat” them 😊
Body neutrality all the way. It helped me so much to just stop having opinions about my body. Time saver, life saver😜🙌🏻 I also feel like voice acting for Disney could be a fallback option for you. X keep up the great work ❤
After watching you do Mt.marathon.I’m completely convinced you are amazing at trail running.In a very short time you were top ten at Golden trail series against people who have trained for years.I’m just so impressed watching you at trail running.Love watching you run.Thank you for sharing.
Impressed by how adult you have become. As far as careers, I wonder if you have ever considered counseling young people. I worked for a few years teaching at a homeless shelter and when I left asked one of their many counselours if I could come back as a patient. This woman had "only" an MA, a PhD. is not necessary, and she was excellent. I went for a year once a week and benefited greatly. You have the brains and the experience background to talk intelligently to young people about tough times and how to get straight and the educational credentials aren't that far away timewise. Watching you here today and having followed your career since your 2015 race against Seidel convinces me you could do this if you wanted to and do it well.
I love your videos and how honest you are about your journey and your ED. I have not heard someone speak about it like you do, and it is so helpful and inspiring to hear about someone who went through something similar to me. Thank you for sharing.
I thought what's really interesting is what an eating/fitness coach was saying (I think in a video of nell rojas). reducing the weight and trying to have this perfect weight/strength ratio is running on a knifes edge. if we do it, we're in very big danger harming ourself and following having an even worse performance (and if someoens already in an ed, this triggers it even harder, whats kind of turned around)... it's better to carry more weight and being able to proceed in the training. (less inuries/better metabolism/better strength and so on). you all take good care :)
I'm really interested in the period & running theme!!! I'm a pretty consistent and serious runner (but not pro) and I'm very irregular :(((( those any of the pro elite runners get it?? I dont think they can get it with that body fatal percentage...
reading perks of being a wallflower was a life changing experience for me. it isn't one i typically think of when i get asked what my favorite book is, but i love it nonetheless. might have to revisit it asap! thanks for the vid, so grateful for your content
I think you would be wonderful as a speaker for high school running events like Foot Locker. I have sat through people who speak at these events who seem well rehearsed and inauthentic. You would be relatable.
Thank you for being so vulnerable. I can't imagine that's easy. My son is in kindergarten and your critical thinking about how many you could fight made me laugh!
Oh my… I’m sorry Allie. I don’t think theses commenters understand what you’re doing. Thank you. My ED self 15 years ago would have loved your content. My healthy self now just loves it.
I thought you might be a pioneer on the "only on race" question and say US Road Steeple Championships (ouch!). 😂 Secretly, though, I was hoping you would say Mt Marathon.
Hey Allie! I’m in high school and don’t own a gym membership nor do we hit the weight room for track very much. I try to do my own dumbbell workouts at home but I was wondering how much of them I should be doing and what kind is good for runners? Thank you!
I think weight training is definitely good, but you should be in contact with your coach and make sure he knows what you're doing. With that said, my coach, David Roche, has a TH-cam channel with both "mountain legs" and "ultra legs" video routines. Doing each of those 1-2 times per week is great!
Aw Allie, i felt sad when you said you dont look at yourself in the mirror. I hope that one day you can see yourself as beautiful and confident when you look in the mirror 🙏
My husband says Georgie could almost definitely beat that many ants, but it would depend on whether he knew he was being attacked and committed to fighting back.
You're so real and genuine! You remind me of a Nordic princess with your blonde braided hair running hills and valleys to conquer all. Tremendous personal video!!
I saw a meme on Facebook and instantly thought of you. The heading was "I tried skipping coffee one morning, and....my pending court date is in 4 weeks!" Of course you wouldn't be that extreme, but I am thinking if no coffee by lunchtime, perhaps you might be just a teency-weency bit grouchy? Oh, when you mentioned the elliptical.....you and Spencer both could likely break my PR for the mile, but I did 3:24. Maybe that is the only running PR I have that might be ahead of you, aside from going to the bathroom 5 times in one marathon while only using the port-a-potty once. Hey.....I knew the course really well and the dumpsters one could hide behind! I saw your great spokes modeling for Magic Spoon. I think commercials are calling out for Allie O! BTW protein bars, I like them, but out of consideration for anybody in my near vicinity, I should avoid them.... at least if there isn't a dog nearby that I can place the farting blame upon! Here is my question....do you ever eat Cliff Bars? I like them, vegan, gluten free, dairy free, and they have organic cane sugar, which is much better than regular processed sugar. Cliff Bars have the carbs for a good pre-run meal of sorts. If I am running 10 miles or less, 1/2 a cliff bar, and sometimes a banana. More than 10...a full Cliff Bar, and for a Marathon, I bring an additional Cliff Bar and gels. Great roommate story. Apparently she forgot to give you a leash to keep her off the roof of the car, and lord knows where else. I am almost wondering if her parents had used a harness for her after she learned to walk! Great answer for not fat shaming kids, but of sharing knowledge with positive encouragement and making activities and exercise fun. As a former teacher I give you an A+ for that answer. Then the question of alternative career options...you can do anything that you would enjoy. Chef, bakery owner, spokesmodel, but I would say, whatever you are doing....own it....set up your business, as you have serious business talent, incredible accountability and honesty, and have the nontransferable skill of connecting with people in a very genuine and caring manner. BTW...the subscribers that thought of 10,000 ants on Georgie.....and the maximum number of Kindergartners you could beat up....I think they need therapy!!! Call me crazy, but if I had one question to ask you, it isn't "Tell me Allie...what is your personal record for beating up the most number of 5 year-olds at once, and when did you get out of prison? Goodness gracious.....you are just a really, really nice person with incredible mental fortitude, strength and speed, who never has sought to impersonate Mike Tyson, so I have no clue of where that one came from....or the ants. Well keep running strong in the high elevation of New Mexico. Great video, and you have to be the most honest person on all of social media, which is what makes you who you are!
I used to eat cliff bars a lot, but since I get similar products from other brands (Transparent Labs, Untapped, etc) for free now, I eat those instead. Cliff bars are great though!
@@allie_ostrander Thank you for sharing that Allie, as you have great knowledge of the best nutrition to have prior to a run or race. I will check out Transparent Labs and Untapped, for which your price of.....totally free is the very best price! I learned about Cliff Bars and gel when I went on a 16 mile run with nothing in me, and those who saw me the last 4 miles probably thought.....look at that neurologically challenged person trying to run!
hey allie! i have a question about anxiety. i’m a female distance runner in middle school. i have struggled with so much self-doubt and comparison these past years especially with middle school boys talking me down and just overall being rude. so how do you deal with anxiety when it comes to comparison? how do you convince yourself to persevere during moments where u just don’t feel like ur enough?
Not Allie obviously…but as a former D1 college female runner myself I wanted to comment. I’m so sorry that boys are bullying you, it isn’t okay and if it’s severe enough don’t be afraid to go to your coach, parents, teachers, or whoever else you feel comfortable with for support. Anxiety and self-doubt can be really hard to manage, but something that may be helpful is writing down positive affirmations and accomplishments that you can look at when you’re feeling down. For example “I am strong” “I did really well during x workout”. Whatever helps you feel good. I don’t know you but I am rooting for you! ❤😊
@@ninz5250 tysm!! its definitely a dream of mine to run D1 someday and i find it really cool to be given advice by someone like you! thanks so much for rooting for me it means a lot 😊
hey! I'm so sorry that you are dealing with not only anxiety but also bullying. For dealing with anxiety induced from comparison: first, I curate my social media feed to make sure I'm only seeing posts that make me feel good; second, I confide in my friends/family/therapist about these thoughts and work through them (this usually helps me realize that they aren't grounded in logic); and third, I journal and work on positive affirmations to build my own self worth :) I hope this helps!
@@allie_ostrander tysm allie! u r such a huge motivation for me!! u always make me happy when im stressed and u motivate me during difficult workouts and anxious moments to just be positive! im so grateful for u :)
Thanks for the Video Allie! Great as always (especially with Georgie) I do have some questions about the menstrual cycle: 1) How long after you were weight restored did your period occur? 2) Any specific nutritional or training changes that helped it start? 3) Would you recommend getting a body fat percentage test to see if increasing it could cause a cycle to start? Thank you so much and glad to see you’re doing well!
Here's my period question: Do you think that there should be more education to young female athletes on the importance about having a menstrual cycle, because I have a lot of my own personal teammates that have lost their period and have told me it's not that big of a deal because it's just part of being an athlete.
I really enjoy your videos and love the insights! And i'm really excited for the period video, since i struggle with this issue and i don't want to stop training
I'm most curious about the mental aspect of adjusting to having periods as an athlete. I remember it being really hard mentally at 12, and I'm wondering if it was easy or hard to handle the mental aspect as an adult.
Hi allie! I'm in high school and have struggled with lots of injuries (LOTS) and my parents tell me its due to puberty, but isn't that supposed to make me a healthier runner? and I don't over do anything do you have any tips with staying injury free
I think that puberty will definitely make you a stronger runner, but when you're going through it, your body can change pretty rapidly, so there's certainly an adjustment period. While your body is adjusting, my advice would be to incorporate a strength training routine into your schedule (this helps build bone density and muscle mass), reduce your mileage and replace with low-impact cross training, eat plenty and whatever you're hungry for, and talk to your coach/trainer/doctor/parents (or whoever you're comfortable with) about what you're going through and let them help you too :)
I am curious how difficult it was/is to be out in your racing outfit while you were in treatment or gaining weight in recovery? I see your videos of those times imagine that would add another layer to the whole body discomfort, body dysmorphia, body image piece. I always find the clothing piece (and growing out clothes) to be such a difficult part of recovery, every time I’ve had to go into hospital for treatment. So I really commend you, Allie!❤
yeah, I do think the revealing uniforms made it a little more difficult. I was happy when I made the world team that there were a few different uniforms to choose from!
The inevitable taunting you would do as you took down each kindergartner might also affect the overall count. LOL Love the humor, honesty and knowledge sharing you do in your posts.
Poor Georgie! He didn't come out well in this video! Rejected in favour of Spencer and seen as less capable than a few ants. You are going to give the poor guy self esteem issues. I think he needs extra treats to make up for the emotional damage inflicted on him by this video 😂!
He's been super helpful, especially because he supported me so much and challenged me to fight the ed, but also because he models such a healthy relationship with food
I'm a fan of walking up hill with a waited vest.I feel stronger and lighter when I take it off and running is faster and easier.You do you best wishes for PRs love watching you race ❤
related to the 50k q, is there a distance ur most looking forward to running eventually? also how could you do your boy like that i got my man georgie against a hundred thousand ants 😤😤, with those twirls and foot speed he can at least smush some with his paws and get away and keep repeating that
I am really looking forward to doing both a marathon and a 100 miler someday! Also I love the faith you have in Georgie...I really hope that all his spinning has prepared him for battle because if so that would be epic.
Would love to know about your switch and experience with coros from Garmin, from someone who is contemplating making the change. Also, what is your favourite animal? Ideal holiday? Beach or mountains? P.s. love the perks of being a wallflower. I recommend My Grandmother Said To Say she’s Sorry by Fredrik Backman
The switch was pretty seamless. I find that the Coros is more accurate on the track and trails, and it doesn't tell me I'm unproductive after I finish a workout haha. My favorite animal would be Georgie ;) Ideal holiday is a runcation on the Italian coast (it has beach AND mountains!)
The research is mixed. They are good for reducing inflammation, but inflammation is also how adaptations occur, so you don't want to suppress it too much.
As always allie you are such a huge inspiration and I love the ED questions the most just because I can relate so much to them. I really am so proud of you for how far you have come and I wish you nothing but a fantastic year in 2024!! I'm struggling with my ED a lot right now but seeing how far you have come always motivates me to keep trying :) much love
Who else is imagining Allie fighting her 30th kindergarten kid chanting 'capable' to herself?
This comment was so confusing to read before reaching the end! haha
@@joshuafoulds8107 ha. That's true!
Thank you for your honesty & humor❤
When you're the 4th fastest 10ker in the US, and you make the national team go to the world championship, your body looks exactly how an athlete should look. And you're a badass. U go girl. Roootin for ya.
that's what I'm telling myself!
I don't know if this counts for anything but you're meaningful to me. I re-started running after a major life setback. That meant nearly a year of 'base' rebuilding and your videos have really helped me through it. You reset my attitude when I feel shitty, make me wonder and make me smile. I don't have many people around me who enjoy running like I do, so your channel has been a bright spot for me. Thank you 🙂
So glad I can give you a reason to smile :) thanks for being here!
Hey magic spoon, Allie-O's would make a great cereal name. Just sayin! 😁
Allie O's could really work. And then, maybe she'd treat us to more discounts,, lol.
oh yes, I'd be down for a collab!
Allie O posted guess I'm motivated to do my 15-minute mobility ❤
yes, so glad I can get you through mobility!
I binge watch your videos when crosstraining, they are a lifesaver thank you lol
haha so happy I can help you get through the cross training!
Ants! Kindergartners! The people want to know, and you dished some awesome responses! Great vid.
I found your channel through Spencer, and I just want to say how much your content already has meant to me. I'm a runner struggling with a multi year eating disorder, and after binge watching your videos on the topic ED's and running I feel so represented, and greatful for your advice. I'm going to try my best to implement your advice in my struggle with fueling myself properly because of OMAD and food rules. I'm currently recovering from an injury as well, so thank you so much 😊🙌🙏
Glad that these videos make you feel represented! I wish you the best in your recovery and healing :)
@@allie_ostrander Thank you! And all the best for you too 😁
That was the most hilarious advert transition! hahaha!
And we KNOW youre pawning off the double chocolate on Spencer ;)
haha my friends and family really benefit from all the chocolate products I am sent!
I bought Perks of Being a Wallflower just yesterday, now I definitely need to prioritize reading it!
It's SO GOOD!
I think Allie's college roommate was actually a raccoon.
lol
Just (under his name) ordered the Custom Bundle from Magic Spoon where you get to pick 4 different cereals. Got my $5 off but declined the spoon offer. Put your name in the where did you hear from us section.
I hope you love it!
I have a book recommendation: Good for a Girl: a Woman Running in a Man's world. Honestly it is an amazing book that ANYONE should read if they are or around a woman running.
I need to read that one!
To the Kindergarteners question, you just give them crayons and a piece of paper 📝. They will be distracted, a win win situation. That way, you “beat” them 😊
this is ingenuity.
Damn girl, this has to be one of your longest videos, I might have to watch this during cardio.
haha I think it is my longest! I tried to answer a lot of questions!
5:14 “Well obviously it’s me personally 😏” 😂
Body neutrality all the way. It helped me so much to just stop having opinions about my body. Time saver, life saver😜🙌🏻
I also feel like voice acting for Disney could be a fallback option for you. X keep up the great work ❤
I want you to know that we'll live if you want to take a vacation from posting! Everyone needs time off; don't worry about us, take care of yourself.
After watching you do Mt.marathon.I’m completely convinced you are amazing at trail running.In a very short time you were top ten at Golden trail series against people who have trained for years.I’m just so impressed watching you at trail running.Love watching you run.Thank you for sharing.
thank you so much!
Georgie channeling his inner Hobbit: Second breakfast FTW!
Would you rather fight one horse-sized duck or 30 duck-sized horses?
Impressed by how adult you have become. As far as careers, I wonder if you have ever considered counseling young people. I worked for a few years teaching at a homeless shelter and when I left asked one of their many counselours if I could come back as a patient. This woman had "only" an MA, a PhD. is not necessary, and she was excellent. I went for a year once a week and benefited greatly. You have the brains and the experience background to talk intelligently to young people about tough times and how to get straight and the educational credentials aren't that far away timewise. Watching you here today and having followed your career since your 2015 race against Seidel convinces me you could do this if you wanted to and do it well.
I have thought about it, but I'm not sure that's the career for me.
Oh so curios what your hobbies are outside of running
I love reading, cooking, walking Georgie, paddle boarding, hiking, and watching a good show or movie!
I love your videos and how honest you are about your journey and your ED. I have not heard someone speak about it like you do, and it is so helpful and inspiring to hear about someone who went through something similar to me. Thank you for sharing.
I thought what's really interesting is what an eating/fitness coach was saying (I think in a video of nell rojas). reducing the weight and trying to have this perfect weight/strength ratio is running on a knifes edge. if we do it, we're in very big danger harming ourself and following having an even worse performance (and if someoens already in an ed, this triggers it even harder, whats kind of turned around)... it's better to carry more weight and being able to proceed in the training. (less inuries/better metabolism/better strength and so on). you all take good care :)
I'm really interested in the period & running theme!!! I'm a pretty consistent and serious runner (but not pro) and I'm very irregular :(((( those any of the pro elite runners get it?? I dont think they can get it with that body fatal percentage...
Question about Ed❤: What are things you do on a bad day to help yourself feel better ?
wear baggy clothes, talk to my sister or Spencer, write down my feelings (and question their logic), and distract myself with a game, book, or movie
reading perks of being a wallflower was a life changing experience for me. it isn't one i typically think of when i get asked what my favorite book is, but i love it nonetheless. might have to revisit it asap! thanks for the vid, so grateful for your content
it's SO GOOD!
I think you would be wonderful as a speaker for high school running events like Foot Locker. I have sat through people who speak at these events who seem well rehearsed and inauthentic. You would be relatable.
Thank you for being so vulnerable. I can't imagine that's easy. My son is in kindergarten and your critical thinking about how many you could fight made me laugh!
haha I might have overestimated a bit, but I tried my best!
Love the honesty in videos like this. And the other workout/goofy videos keep up the good work!
Glad you enjoy it! I can be serious sometimes haha....but not all the time, that wouldn't be fun ;)
I love how REAL you are, Allie! No guile. No ego coming through. I really enjoy watching your videos!
If you have lost your period during ED, what things would you suggest to get it back?
I’m just saying howdy ! And I really enjoy your videos! You are so real ! And man can you run! I like how much discipline you have !
I appreciate that!
You got me when you said Spencer is your person ❤. As a huge dog- lover I get it. We love our dogs but life long partner is the deal.
Oh my… I’m sorry Allie. I don’t think theses commenters understand what you’re doing. Thank you. My ED self 15 years ago would have loved your content. My healthy self now just loves it.
I'm so glad that your ed self is in the past :) you're amazing!
Please talk about RED-S and loss of a cycle. It would really help me out a lot
I thought you might be a pioneer on the "only on race" question and say US Road Steeple Championships (ouch!). 😂 Secretly, though, I was hoping you would say Mt Marathon.
haha if that were a race, I would have said it!
Hey Allie! I’m in high school and don’t own a gym membership nor do we hit the weight room for track very much. I try to do my own dumbbell workouts at home but I was wondering how much of them I should be doing and what kind is good for runners? Thank you!
I think weight training is definitely good, but you should be in contact with your coach and make sure he knows what you're doing. With that said, my coach, David Roche, has a TH-cam channel with both "mountain legs" and "ultra legs" video routines. Doing each of those 1-2 times per week is great!
Aw Allie, i felt sad when you said you dont look at yourself in the mirror. I hope that one day you can see yourself as beautiful and confident when you look in the mirror 🙏
someday!
I LOVE capable! might incorporate into my workouts and races! (not a runner lol i'm a rower but still stands)
yes, I think it really helps!
I say to myself “I can do hard things” over and over!!
My husband says Georgie could almost definitely beat that many ants, but it would depend on whether he knew he was being attacked and committed to fighting back.
haha he think they're just all his friends
You're so real and genuine! You remind me of a Nordic princess with your blonde braided hair running hills and valleys to conquer all. Tremendous personal video!!
oh wow, I love that!
Question: Did the ant question and the kindergartener question come from the same person? 😂
no haha, two independently creative people
Has any footwear company reached out for sponsorship recently?
I'm currently sponsored by NNormal :)
I saw a meme on Facebook and instantly thought of you. The heading was "I tried skipping coffee one morning, and....my pending court date is in 4 weeks!" Of course you wouldn't be that extreme, but I am thinking if no coffee by lunchtime, perhaps you might be just a teency-weency bit grouchy?
Oh, when you mentioned the elliptical.....you and Spencer both could likely break my PR for the mile, but I did 3:24. Maybe that is the only running PR I have that might be ahead of you, aside from going to the bathroom 5 times in one marathon while only using the port-a-potty once. Hey.....I knew the course really well and the dumpsters one could hide behind!
I saw your great spokes modeling for Magic Spoon. I think commercials are calling out for Allie O! BTW protein bars, I like them, but out of consideration for anybody in my near vicinity, I should avoid them.... at least if there isn't a dog nearby that I can place the farting blame upon!
Here is my question....do you ever eat Cliff Bars? I like them, vegan, gluten free, dairy free, and they have organic cane sugar, which is much better than regular processed sugar. Cliff Bars have the carbs for a good pre-run meal of sorts. If I am running 10 miles or less, 1/2 a cliff bar, and sometimes a banana. More than 10...a full Cliff Bar, and for a Marathon, I bring an additional Cliff Bar and gels.
Great roommate story. Apparently she forgot to give you a leash to keep her off the roof of the car, and lord knows where else. I am almost wondering if her parents had used a harness for her after she learned to walk!
Great answer for not fat shaming kids, but of sharing knowledge with positive encouragement and making activities and exercise fun. As a former teacher I give you an A+ for that answer.
Then the question of alternative career options...you can do anything that you would enjoy. Chef, bakery owner, spokesmodel, but I would say, whatever you are doing....own it....set up your business, as you have serious business talent, incredible accountability and honesty, and have the nontransferable
skill of connecting with people in a very genuine and caring manner.
BTW...the subscribers that thought of 10,000 ants on Georgie.....and the maximum number of Kindergartners you could beat up....I think they need therapy!!!
Call me crazy, but if I had one question to ask you, it isn't "Tell me Allie...what is your personal record for beating up the most number of 5 year-olds at once, and when did you get out of prison? Goodness gracious.....you are just a really, really nice person with incredible mental fortitude, strength and speed, who never has sought to impersonate Mike Tyson, so I have no clue of where that one came from....or the ants.
Well keep running strong in the high elevation of New Mexico. Great video, and you have to be the most honest person on all of social media, which is what makes you who you are!
I used to eat cliff bars a lot, but since I get similar products from other brands (Transparent Labs, Untapped, etc) for free now, I eat those instead. Cliff bars are great though!
@@allie_ostrander Thank you for sharing that Allie, as you have great knowledge of the best nutrition to have prior to a run or race. I will check out Transparent Labs and Untapped, for which your price of.....totally free is the very best price!
I learned about Cliff Bars and gel when I went on a 16 mile run with nothing in me, and those who saw me the last 4 miles probably thought.....look at that neurologically challenged person trying to run!
Having everyone in the household take turns making dinner sounds awesome and fun! Are all your roommates professional athletes?
It's my friend, who is training for the biathlon and track, and his parents!
hey allie! i have a question about anxiety. i’m a female distance runner in middle school. i have struggled with so much self-doubt and comparison these past years especially with middle school boys talking me down and just overall being rude. so how do you deal with anxiety when it comes to comparison? how do you convince yourself to persevere during moments where u just don’t feel like ur enough?
Not Allie obviously…but as a former D1 college female runner myself I wanted to comment. I’m so sorry that boys are bullying you, it isn’t okay and if it’s severe enough don’t be afraid to go to your coach, parents, teachers, or whoever else you feel comfortable with for support. Anxiety and self-doubt can be really hard to manage, but something that may be helpful is writing down positive affirmations and accomplishments that you can look at when you’re feeling down. For example “I am strong” “I did really well during x workout”. Whatever helps you feel good. I don’t know you but I am rooting for you! ❤😊
@@ninz5250 tysm!! its definitely a dream of mine to run D1 someday and i find it really cool to be given advice by someone like you! thanks so much for rooting for me it means a lot 😊
Thanks Allie. Always fun to hear you answer your viewers questions. 33 kindergartners 🤣
hey! I'm so sorry that you are dealing with not only anxiety but also bullying. For dealing with anxiety induced from comparison: first, I curate my social media feed to make sure I'm only seeing posts that make me feel good; second, I confide in my friends/family/therapist about these thoughts and work through them (this usually helps me realize that they aren't grounded in logic); and third, I journal and work on positive affirmations to build my own self worth :) I hope this helps!
@@allie_ostrander tysm allie! u r such a huge motivation for me!! u always make me happy when im stressed and u motivate me during difficult workouts and anxious moments to just be positive! im so grateful for u :)
I am so glad to know I am not the only person who hates chocolate!
you are not alone!
Great job on your ED attack. You look healthier. Hang in there. I have a feeling you are probably feeling and performing much better. Kudos.👏👏👏👏👏
Thanks for the Video Allie! Great as always (especially with Georgie)
I do have some questions about the menstrual cycle:
1) How long after you were weight restored did your period occur?
2) Any specific nutritional or training changes that helped it start?
3) Would you recommend getting a body fat percentage test to see if increasing it could cause a cycle to start?
Thank you so much and glad to see you’re doing well!
What are your thoughts on reduced BW run training? Like alter-g or LEVER
My motivating word is „execute come on execute“ 🤣🙈🙈 I will try capable now to change it for a little 😊
Regarding getting your period back: have you stopped exercising to get your period back?
Do you have any tips for differentiating between “micro pain” in the shin; vs a stress injury?
Here's my period question: Do you think that there should be more education to young female athletes on the importance about having a menstrual cycle, because I have a lot of my own personal teammates that have lost their period and have told me it's not that big of a deal because it's just part of being an athlete.
Every time you say ED I just think of Erectile Dysfunction in my head
I really enjoy your videos and love the insights! And i'm really excited for the period video, since i struggle with this issue and i don't want to stop training
I'm most curious about the mental aspect of adjusting to having periods as an athlete. I remember it being really hard mentally at 12, and I'm wondering if it was easy or hard to handle the mental aspect as an adult.
Hi allie! I'm in high school and have struggled with lots of injuries (LOTS) and my parents tell me its due to puberty, but isn't that supposed to make me a healthier runner? and I don't over do anything do you have any tips with staying injury free
I think that puberty will definitely make you a stronger runner, but when you're going through it, your body can change pretty rapidly, so there's certainly an adjustment period. While your body is adjusting, my advice would be to incorporate a strength training routine into your schedule (this helps build bone density and muscle mass), reduce your mileage and replace with low-impact cross training, eat plenty and whatever you're hungry for, and talk to your coach/trainer/doctor/parents (or whoever you're comfortable with) about what you're going through and let them help you too :)
Woo woo 🎉! Excited to listen
What a fun video! you did a great job zizzing through all those questions and giving them all time.
WOW, thanks for sharing. With a 'heart' like that I'm confident you're going to do well @ the Worlds
Running for ego? Noooo. It's called running for the godhead. Transcendence. Chariots of Fire. NASA. Takeoff!! Haha 🤣🤣
transcendence lol
I repeat "victory","Victory","Victory","Victory","Victory".
I like the 4 C's during tough moments- COMPOSURE, CHUNKS & COUNTING. But i may need to add CAPABLE now 😊
oh yes, I definitely chunk and count during races!
Hey, I think you could combine hill running and Nordic skiing if you really wanted.. Just like Sophia Laukli. NS is a fantastic sport :)
I just think my technique would be too far behind at this point!
I definitely think you could handle more than 36 kindergartners. 😂 TH-cam makes me scratch my head sometimes. 😢
haha I'm glad you have so much faith in my kindergartener fighting capabilities...
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SBU! Do you know Jake Triplett? And Ghostrunners podcast?
SPU....I don't know those names, sorry!
I am curious how difficult it was/is to be out in your racing outfit while you were in treatment or gaining weight in recovery? I see your videos of those times imagine that would add another layer to the whole body discomfort, body dysmorphia, body image piece. I always find the clothing piece (and growing out clothes) to be such a difficult part of recovery, every time I’ve had to go into hospital for treatment. So I really commend you, Allie!❤
yeah, I do think the revealing uniforms made it a little more difficult. I was happy when I made the world team that there were a few different uniforms to choose from!
The inevitable taunting you would do as you took down each kindergartner might also affect the overall count. LOL Love the humor, honesty and knowledge sharing you do in your posts.
haha yeah eventually they would just forfeit ;)
Would really enjoy a video about training & your period & how to best overcome some of the challenges physically & emotionally!!!
Posting soon!!
ED Q: did you/do you struggle with needing to be “moving” all the time (ie going on walks etc instead of just resting and sitting down)?
Yes, that's why I've tried to build some sedentary hobbies like reading and journaling
🧡 My question: do you watch any runner youtubers? Or generally, do you enjoy watching any channels beyond that circle?
I watch Spencer's videos, but other than that I try not to take in too much running content because it sends me into the comparison trap
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Poor Georgie! He didn't come out well in this video! Rejected in favour of Spencer and seen as less capable than a few ants. You are going to give the poor guy self esteem issues. I think he needs extra treats to make up for the emotional damage inflicted on him by this video 😂!
Hahha but he got to share his personal career goals!!
Thanks Allie. How important has Spence been in your ED work?
He's been super helpful, especially because he supported me so much and challenged me to fight the ed, but also because he models such a healthy relationship with food
You’re looking great Allie and these Q&As are really interesting
I'm a fan of walking up hill with a waited vest.I feel stronger and lighter when I take it off and running is faster and easier.You do you best wishes for PRs love watching you race
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Please do more trail races.I could go on and on about your amazing ability there.
related to the 50k q, is there a distance ur most looking forward to running eventually?
also how could you do your boy like that i got my man georgie against a hundred thousand ants 😤😤, with those twirls and foot speed he can at least smush some with his paws and get away and keep repeating that
I am really looking forward to doing both a marathon and a 100 miler someday!
Also I love the faith you have in Georgie...I really hope that all his spinning has prepared him for battle because if so that would be epic.
You beat Fred Kerley in the 800 meters!
What is your favorite type of cheese? (If you like cheese, if not, state your favorite mode of transportation besides car)
I love goat cheese and blue cheese!
Do you talk with Jessie Diggins? Have you thought about doing an ED video together?
I haven't even talked to her, but it would be amazing to do a video together.
In that NCAA steeplechase race with Elle Purrier, did you see that her laces came undone?
No, I had no idea!
Some fantastic messages for us, thanks ❤
Thank you for your courage, honesty and humor!
We NEED to know your favorite coffee you like to brew at home...☕
I've been using Two Roosters lately! Announcement soon....
Have you or will you run a marathon? Does your period ever affect your workouts?
I will most likely run a marathon someday!
Are you racing the Carlsbad 5000 this year they changed the course. Thanks
not sure yet!
Whats your favorite/most fun race you have ever competed in.
my fave might be my most recent USA XC!
Would love to know about your switch and experience with coros from Garmin, from someone who is contemplating making the change.
Also, what is your favourite animal? Ideal holiday? Beach or mountains?
P.s. love the perks of being a wallflower. I recommend My Grandmother Said To Say she’s Sorry by Fredrik Backman
The switch was pretty seamless. I find that the Coros is more accurate on the track and trails, and it doesn't tell me I'm unproductive after I finish a workout haha.
My favorite animal would be Georgie ;) Ideal holiday is a runcation on the Italian coast (it has beach AND mountains!)
@@allie_ostrander that’s so good! Have you had any issues with heart rate on the device or pace being inaccurate?
Ooh gossip gossip gossip you know how to get me to click. Love the tea.
best video yet. But Im an age group runner so maybe that is why
I appreciate that!
Which universities did you consider before choosing Boise?
I also considered University or Oregon and Arkansas
Goth Babe!!!
A pleasure to listen too, thanks Allie 👍
what do you think about ice baths as a form of recovery after running?
The research is mixed. They are good for reducing inflammation, but inflammation is also how adaptations occur, so you don't want to suppress it too much.
alright thanks!@@allie_ostrander
As always allie you are such a huge inspiration and I love the ED questions the most just because I can relate so much to them. I really am so proud of you for how far you have come and I wish you nothing but a fantastic year in 2024!! I'm struggling with my ED a lot right now but seeing how far you have come always motivates me to keep trying :) much love
I believe in you, and just know that the power to fight the ed is within you. It just takes a lot of effort to summon it consistently.
thank you so much for the encouragement :) @@allie_ostrander
who is bigger - you or Grayson Murphy?
I honestly do not know what this question is asking..