870. My 2026 NYC Half Weekend Recap

I remember being like, 'I can't believe I'm here. I can't believe I'm doing this right now.'"

It's been a while since I've done a race recap! This weekend, I ran the United Airlines NYC Half — my first half marathon in two years. With 11 rounds of chemotherapy in the rear view, I felt a major shift this weekend in my favorite city, with so many of my favorite people, doing one of my favorite things. In this solo episode, I'm breaking down the entire weekend (in far too much detail, and with too many stories about parking, turkeys, and eyebrow tinting). From the parties and plays to the 13.1-mile journey from Brooklyn to Central Park, this is my 2026 NYC Half recap — plus, some big updates on the cancer and chemo front.

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IN THIS EPISODE:

• Some big updates on the cancer front, and how I ended up running the 2026 NYC Half (2:45)
• Friday: the drive to NYC, the crime I willingly committed, the West Side Highway run, the New Balance welcome party, and Oh Mary on Broadway! (29:00)
• Saturday: the shakeout run, and a lot of friend time (41:30)
• Sunday: NYC Half day! (52:00)
• Monday: one last run, and final thoughts (1:35:30)

MY RACE OUTFIT:

• Shoes: New Balance FuelCell SC Elite v5
• Socks
• Shorts
• Crop
• Jacket
• SPIBelt
• Headphones (use code ALI for $10 off)

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