PICKUPS with Ali

Take a minute to get to know Alli—member of the Hettas community, lifelong runner, and certified run coach.

How does running make you feel?

Empowered and confident.  

Name a women who inspires you.

My mom inspires me through action; she is resilient, disciplined, dedicated, hardworking, and loves what she does. I admire that and everything that she is. As a result, I resemble a lot of this in my daily life!

What's the heart of your coaching philosophy?

Adaptable Training, Connection, Compassion.

You left the corporate world to become a run coach—what motivated you to make that change?

Leaving my corporate job was tough, but it was the best decision I ever made. Every day, I work harder and smarter—always looking for ways to enhance everything I do. My purpose is to find a way to help every individual run. Instead of feeling frustrated by my work, I now aim to inspire others through action, hard work, and a healthy lifestyle. By becoming a competitive runner, I help others fine-tune their training techniques to achieve ambitious results and run pain-free for life.

What song gets you fired up before a run?

Fly Away - Lenny Kravitz 

Any races on your bucket list?

Carlsbad 5000, Navy Bridge 4 Mile Run, San Diego Rock n Roll Half, Berlin Marathon!

How would you celebrate a new PB?

After a burger, of course, a big piece of cheesecake with my best friends and family!

You’re at peak difficulty of a workout, race, or run—what one thought keeps you going?

To stay in my step and stay within the bounds of myself.

Which Hettas model is your favourite right now and why?

Alma Speed—they're forgiving and work for my mechanics!