Hi Ali- thanks for sharing your experience. your post brings back all the memories of the beginning of my breast cancer journey 10yrs ago. It is so surreal- I felt perfectly fine; it was really, really difficult to get my head around the fact that I actually had breast cancer, and stage 2 at that. I ran a 5k race 2 days before my bilateral mastectomy with immediate reconstruction. A positive of the surgery is no more bounce! They stay right where they are. Any sports bra will do!
I am so glad you have an incredible support system. Don’t feel bad to use them.
I keep thinking about what you said at the end of this post about missing when you could just focus on one disease dominating your body. I have a chronic illness too (not Crohn's though), and I've always thought that should be *enough,* you know? Wouldn't that be nice? It feels extra sucky to know you can get/have to learn to handle ANOTHER thing, even when you've already had to deal with one stupid disease your whole life. Anyways, thinking of you and sending you an extra big hug. Thank you for your honesty and openness, even when life is being a real jerk. 💛
I’m new to your podcast and Substack, but your warmth and joy make me feel like I’ve known you much longer. Sending SO many heartfelt (and healing) wishes your way, Ali ❤️
You feel like a member of the family because I listen to you so much and even met you briefly a couple times! I am so glad you have shared your story, and please know that you will have amazing support through everything ahead! I bet many women went and got mammograms or scheduled them after hearing your story. Thank you!
thank you for sharing you experience, Ali 💓 sending you so much love and support all the way from the PNW. i’ve been listening for about a year and you’ve made me laugh, cry, and inspired me to get out there on the run. I’ll be doing my first 10K in a few months and will be thinking about you every step of the way.
Ahhh. The Friday Feller News Drop! You'll always be THE NUMBER ONE BEST FRIDAY email no matter what your news is! Your sense of reality- while still finding joy in the hardest of hard life (and running) moments- never seizes to make your audience smile & chuckle. Presently, smiles are heavily laden with healing positive vibes, and faith guided prayers for you AliontheRun. You've got this.
Thank you for continuing to share your cancer experience with all of us. I hope it’s helpful for you as you write/post/talk about it. As the months and years go by, I hope your writings and podcast will help you process this time of your life if you choose to reread or relisten. I really respect your ability to protect your energy during this time and find even the smallest glimmer of happiness. When I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2017, a nurse told me “You must look for the good news within the bad news.” You are certainly doing that! Sending you lots of love 🩷
Oh ALI!!! I'm not running the 10K this year (I did last year, and it could've been coincidence but Taylor Swift was playing as I crossed the finish and you said my name so I've been telling myself you made it happen), but I am volunteering as a course monitor and I'm so excited you get to be there :D
Ali, I’ve been thinking about you so much lately, even though I’ve only met you in passing a few times. You have so much support in this running community, a community you helped establish! This is such tough stuff, I wish I had the right words. Sending love from NYC.
Inspired by your strength and wishing you all good things.
Ocean City NJ is the perfect place to get away and hopefully relax. We used to go every summer and I can see and almost taste the Kohr Bros custard. Enjoy!
Hi Ali- thanks for sharing your experience. your post brings back all the memories of the beginning of my breast cancer journey 10yrs ago. It is so surreal- I felt perfectly fine; it was really, really difficult to get my head around the fact that I actually had breast cancer, and stage 2 at that. I ran a 5k race 2 days before my bilateral mastectomy with immediate reconstruction. A positive of the surgery is no more bounce! They stay right where they are. Any sports bra will do!
I am so glad you have an incredible support system. Don’t feel bad to use them.
Take care! You are loved and appreciated. Thank you for sharing ❤️
I keep thinking about what you said at the end of this post about missing when you could just focus on one disease dominating your body. I have a chronic illness too (not Crohn's though), and I've always thought that should be *enough,* you know? Wouldn't that be nice? It feels extra sucky to know you can get/have to learn to handle ANOTHER thing, even when you've already had to deal with one stupid disease your whole life. Anyways, thinking of you and sending you an extra big hug. Thank you for your honesty and openness, even when life is being a real jerk. 💛
I’m so sorry you’re going through this and I’ll be rooting for you
Best wishes Ali!! Been listening & following for years. I have no doubt you'll crush this <3
I’m new to your podcast and Substack, but your warmth and joy make me feel like I’ve known you much longer. Sending SO many heartfelt (and healing) wishes your way, Ali ❤️
You feel like a member of the family because I listen to you so much and even met you briefly a couple times! I am so glad you have shared your story, and please know that you will have amazing support through everything ahead! I bet many women went and got mammograms or scheduled them after hearing your story. Thank you!
thank you for sharing you experience, Ali 💓 sending you so much love and support all the way from the PNW. i’ve been listening for about a year and you’ve made me laugh, cry, and inspired me to get out there on the run. I’ll be doing my first 10K in a few months and will be thinking about you every step of the way.
Ahhh. The Friday Feller News Drop! You'll always be THE NUMBER ONE BEST FRIDAY email no matter what your news is! Your sense of reality- while still finding joy in the hardest of hard life (and running) moments- never seizes to make your audience smile & chuckle. Presently, smiles are heavily laden with healing positive vibes, and faith guided prayers for you AliontheRun. You've got this.
We’ve got you. 💗
Thank you for continuing to share your cancer experience with all of us. I hope it’s helpful for you as you write/post/talk about it. As the months and years go by, I hope your writings and podcast will help you process this time of your life if you choose to reread or relisten. I really respect your ability to protect your energy during this time and find even the smallest glimmer of happiness. When I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2017, a nurse told me “You must look for the good news within the bad news.” You are certainly doing that! Sending you lots of love 🩷
Lauren
@laurenrunsandyogas
Oh ALI!!! I'm not running the 10K this year (I did last year, and it could've been coincidence but Taylor Swift was playing as I crossed the finish and you said my name so I've been telling myself you made it happen), but I am volunteering as a course monitor and I'm so excited you get to be there :D
We love you Ali! Enjoy girls weekend and the race! ❤️
LOVE YOU!🫶🏼
Ali, I’ve been thinking about you so much lately, even though I’ve only met you in passing a few times. You have so much support in this running community, a community you helped establish! This is such tough stuff, I wish I had the right words. Sending love from NYC.
Inspired by your strength and wishing you all good things.
Ocean City NJ is the perfect place to get away and hopefully relax. We used to go every summer and I can see and almost taste the Kohr Bros custard. Enjoy!