104. Stephanie Bruce
Ali on the Run Show
Ali Feller
4.9 • 3.7K Ratings
🗓️ 1 November 2018
⏱️ 55 minutes
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Summary
"When I think something is hard or challenging, I think of how I’m going to grow from it." —Stephanie Bruce
Happy TCS New York City Marathon Week! The professional field is stacked this year, and among the top competitors is Stephanie Bruce, who trains and races with NAZ Elite and is sponsored by Hoka One One. Steph made her New York City Marathon debut in 2017 and finished in 10th — an impressive-on-paper result, but on this episode, Steph explains why she was disappointed with her finish. She opens up about her health struggles over the years, talks about how she's feeling going into this year's race, and gets super honest about "body stuff." Steph trains in Flagstaff, AZ, where she lives with her husband, Ben Bruce, and their sons Hudson and Riley.
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What you’ll get on this episode:
- Steph rehashes her Peachtree Road Race win (2:30)
- Why Steph decided to return to the New York City Marathon this year, what her 2017 race was like, and how she gets through tough races (6:15)
- How Steph’s NYCM training is going, plus her best NYCM advice (12:30)
- Steph shares her 2018 New York City Marathon goals (17:40)
- Steph breaks down what was behind some of her recent Instagram posts (25:15)
- Steph’s take on failure (33:15)
- Why Steph left Oiselle to go all-in with Hoka One One (35:15)
- What it’s like training with Ben Rosario (37:50)
- Steph talks about “body stuff” and how becoming a mom has changed her as an athlete (40:00)
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| 0:00.0 | This episode of The Alley on the Run Show is brought to you by Aftershocks. |
| 0:08.2 | Welcome to The Alley on the Run Show. |
| 0:10.2 | I'm your host, Allie Feller, and it is officially New York City Marathon Week. |
| 0:15.1 | It's my favorite week of the year, and I'm not even running the race this year. |
| 0:19.0 | But Steph Bruce is, and she's on the show today. |
| 0:22.1 | Steph made her TCS New York City Marathon debut in 2017, |
| 0:25.9 | and while she finished in what I would consider to be a very impressive 10th place, |
| 0:30.3 | on this episode she shares why she was disappointed that day. |
| 0:34.1 | We also talk about her health struggles over the past few years, |
| 0:37.2 | and how she's feeling going into this year's New York City Marathon. |
| 0:40.8 | And spoiler, she wants a spot up on that podium. |
| 0:44.6 | This year's race is going to be amazing whether you're running it as a first timer or a many timer, |
| 0:49.7 | whether you'll be out spectating or volunteering, |
| 0:52.3 | or if you'll be watching the race from the comfort of your couch at home. |
| 0:56.0 | I'm so excited for everyone running this year's New York City Marathon, |
| 0:59.1 | in case you couldn't tell, and I'm sending all of you my heartiest, |
| 1:03.0 | happiest jazz hands and hugs. |
| 1:05.5 | Now to get you psyched, join me in welcoming professional runner, Stephanie Bruce. |
| 1:16.7 | Stephanie Bruce, welcome to The Alley on the Run Show. |
| 1:19.5 | I am super excited to chat with you today. |
| 1:21.9 | Thanks for having me, Allie. |
| 1:23.5 | All right, so here's what we do on The Alley on the Run Show. |
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