Jeff sits down with Allie Ostrander to unpack the highs, lows, and hard truths behind an elite running career. From national titles and Olympic Trials to injury, disordered eating, and recovery, Allie shares her story with honesty and grit. It’s a conversation about performance, pressure, and why proper fueling, recovery, and speaking up matter a whole lot more than internet opinions.CHAPTERS:00:00 Why Allie’s Story Matters03:18 From Alaska Kid to National Talent06:40 The Breakthrough That Changed Everything08:11 Why She Chose Boise State10:16 Building a Championship Mindset11:21 Turning Pro in an Uncertain Season13:34 The Breaking Point Before Olympic Trials18:49 Taking Back Control of Her Story22:34 What Young Runners Need Earlier29:29 The Hidden Cost of Chasing Performance34:22 Fueling, Freedom, and Running Healthy Again37:29 Breaking the Silence Around Mental Health40:18 Two Practical Steps42:46 Wedding Plans and PrioritiesBecome a BPN member FOR FREE - Unlock 25% off FOR LIFE ⁠⁠https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/collections/performance-nutrition⁠Bat City Track Club is an emerging national class and regionally elite team with a primary focus on distances 5,000m to the marathon.⁠https://www.batcitytc.com/⁠FOLLOW:IG: @theconsistentlygoodpodcastYT: @theconsistentlygoodpodcastJEFF CUNNINGHAM:IG: @jdcunningham97BAT CITY: @batcitytrackclubThis podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal [health or profession] advice. Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN) is not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. This podcast is not intended to replace professional medical advice.

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