Aly Ellis

New York

aka Aly Keves. Now: @runnersworld. Always: @jonathanellis' hype woman. Running enthusiast, coffee enthusiast, enthusiast enthusiast.

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The 5K Is the Perfect Race Distance. Here’s Why We Love It

1 week ago | runnersworld.com | Aly Ellis

In this episode of The Amazing Runner’s World Show, Jeff and Aly confess their love for 5K races. We share what we love about the 5K as well as the most memorable 5K races we’ve run. We think it’s the perfect distance—most new runners target it for their first race, but you can also find one nearly every weekend of the year. That’s why Runner’s World has created our “Master the 5K” program, an exclusive training program that gives you all the tools you’ll need to run your first—or fastest—5K.
Can’t Stomach Another Gel? Here’s What We Turn to on Long Runs

2 weeks ago | runnersworld.com | Aly Ellis

In this episode of The Amazing Runner’s World Show, Jeff and Aly talk about the gels they’ve been using in training—Aly likes Gu Campfire S’mores and Chocolate Coconut. But sometimes even those don’t sit well and you just can’t face eating one more. So, that’s when gel alternatives come in handy. Some runners will carry candy, dates, or even grab sliced fruit from strangers cheering along a race course. We talk about what we use. Tell us, what alternatives do you like?
A Runner's World Member Saved My Boston Marathon

3 weeks ago | runnersworld.com | Aly Ellis

Running the Boston Marathon is hard, even on the best of days. When you’re injured, in the pain cave, and completely doubting yourself, it is nearly impossible. That is the position I found myself in on Monday. After weeks of dealing with a hip injury that should have sidelined me, I started the race anyway. For over 16 weeks, I had put in the work and I wanted to see it through. I was cruising through the first 12 miles. I felt unstoppable.
I Went to Kenya to Learn More About Faith Kipyegon’s Attempt to Break Four Minutes in the Mile

3 weeks ago | runnersworld.com | Aly Ellis

In this episode of The Amazing Runner’s World Show, Jeff talks with Aly about a recent trip to Kenya to get a behind-the-scenes look at Faith Kipyegon’s training, ahead of the announcement that she would attempt to be the first woman to break four minutes for the mile. Perhaps most astonishing is that she does her long runs—up to 40 kilometers, or almost 25 miles—with the marathoners in her training camp.
Walking Breaks Can Actually Help You Achieve Faster Race Times

3 weeks ago | runnersworld.com | Aly Ellis

When I started racing, I thought I had to run every step of every race. That’s what makes you a runner, right? During the 2018 New York City Marathon, my first race of this distance, I ran almost the whole way through. The only breaks I allowed myself were at the aid stations, where I walked to get full sips. To keep running continuously, I had basically shuffled the back half of the race, embarrassed and a little demoralized.
The Math Behind Why 10-10-10 Marathon Pacing Helps You Avoid Hitting the Wall

1 month ago | runnersworld.com | Jeff Dengate |Aly Ellis

Hi, Team. In this episode of The Amazing Runner’s World Show, Jeff and Aly talk about 10-10-10, their favorite strategy for pacing a marathon. We discuss how to approach the three blocks and roughly how you should adjust your pace for each. The key is to ensure your training has you properly prepared, then start a little slow for the first 10 miles on race day. It sounds crazy, but avoid the urge to start fast—as Jeff says, “bank equals bonk.” RW+ members can watch the full episode below.
Want to Run Your Best Boston Marathon? We Preview the Course, From the Start in Hopkinton to the Finish Line on Boylston

1 month ago | runnersworld.com | Jeff Dengate |Aly Ellis

In this episode of The Amazing Runner’s World Show, Jeff and Aly take you on a guided tour of the Boston Marathon course, so you know what awaits—and how best to attack the hilly route. We have key information on the start village and where you can find the statue of Spencer the dog. But we also share tips on how to flatten Heartbreak Hill, so you can run a faster time. Hint: Don’t go out too fast—the downhills do the real damage. RW+ members can watch the full episode below. Thanks for watching.
Hate the Treadmill? I Did, Too. Then I Followed These 3 Running Tips and Fell in Love.

1 month ago | runnersworld.com | Aly Ellis

Like lots of runners, I’ve never really loved the treadmill. It’s something about seeing how fast I was running, and how much time I had left, that always zapped my drive to keep going. But you know what I hate more than the treadmill? The cold. And so that’s how I found myself spending the bulk of my winter training season running indoors. Because I’m training for several spring marathons, I had no choice but to put excuses aside and stick to my training plan.
When Training for a Half, Yes, You Should You Run Farther Than 13.1 Miles

1 month ago | runnersworld.com | Jeff Dengate |Aly Ellis

Hi, Team. In this episode of The Amazing Runner’s World Show, Aly and Jeff talk about long runs, and particularly whether they should be longer than the actual distance that you’ll race. If you’re racing a 5K or 10K, a longer run has undeniable physical benefits that will help improve your running economy. But, the math starts to change as your race distance gets longer. Would you ever go more than 26.2 miles while training for a marathon? There’s a reason most training plans top out around 20 miles.
Why It's (Sometimes) Okay to Skip a Meal Before Running

2 months ago | runnersworld.com | Aly Ellis |Jeff Dengate

Hi, Team. In this episode of The Amazing Runner’s World Show, Aly and Jeff talk about fasted running. Aly and Jeff have both run-fasted to various degrees, with Jeff pushing the limits by skipping breakfast and lunch, then running. Per usual, Aly would like to note that you should not be like Jeff, and instead, read our medically backed story and make decisions based on science. Thanks for watching.