About Me

If you're new here and want to find out more about me, check out the about me tag!

Thanks for stopping by Hit the Ground Running! To learn more about my history with running and how this whole thing started, don't forget to check out my "Memoir" page.
My name is Ali and I'm a late-blooming runner. I began running in 2009, and began this blog in 2012 to keep myself motivated. It's definitely helped! These days running is my passion. It keeps me sane and brings me joy.
When I'm not running, I love spending time with my husband Matt and our lovebird Archie, writing fiction, reading, and trying to force myself out of my comfort zone. I currently live in Florida...which is pretty close to paradise if you can ignore the sweltering summer heat and the horrendous politics.
I'm an 8th grade language arts and reading teacher, and I also coach the girls' volleyball team. 

When I was 11, I was diagnosed with Celiac. I eat an entirely gluten free diet, and I have for well over 15 years.

I strive to keep this blog positive and upbeat, but I also pride myself on keeping it real. Expect a little bit of everything here - updates on my training, teaching, pictures of Archie, and life in general. I hope you find something you like and stick around!

ABK

28 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 24, 2013 at 4:12 PM

    Congratulations on meeting so many of your goals and I have no doubt you will meet the many awesome ones you still have left! Wonderful blog and I can't wait to read more! :)

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    1. Ali K.April 24, 2013 at 5:56 PM

      Thanks! I hope you see something you like and stick around :o)

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  2. KristenJune 25, 2013 at 3:53 AM

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  3. KristenJune 25, 2013 at 3:58 AM

    Hi Ali! I love your blog! I just started running 2 weeks before I turned 43! I have never run before as I have ITB band issues and back problems. Thanks to First Day to 5k and yoga, I am running pain free. I actually ran 2 miles yesterday and am elated. I signed up for my first 5k in Sept. I am slow, but I am running for me, not to race. Thank you for the inspiration and motivation!

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    1. Ali K.June 25, 2013 at 9:36 AM

      Hi Kristen! I'm so glad you are finding my blog worth the read. Hearing that has made my day :o) Keep running; you're doing it for all the right reasons!

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  4. ReneeJuly 7, 2013 at 4:48 PM

    I love your about me page - nails all the points and sounds like a great blog, can't wait to keep reading more on your journey!! :)

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    1. Ali K.July 7, 2013 at 5:53 PM

      Thanks Renee! I hope you continue to find it interesting and stick around :o)

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  5. AnonymousAugust 13, 2013 at 12:21 PM

    Cool blog!

    You were lucky regarding your celiac diagnosis. When I was a kid the doctors thought it went away and I wasn't re-diagnosed until about 10 years ago.

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    1. Ali K.August 13, 2013 at 1:34 PM

      I really was lucky! Because my sister was diagnosed at 18 months old (in the 80s), by the time I got my diagnosis my family knew the ins and outs of the disease pretty well. I had a very easy transition. I can't believe doctors had to re-diagnose you!

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  6. Michelle @ Running More Than ErrandsSeptember 8, 2013 at 3:30 PM

    very inspiring to read how you started out. I am a new runner so I still get excited for 1 mile runs, but I'm hoping to enjoy it enough to keep at it. :)

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    1. Ali K.September 8, 2013 at 5:03 PM

      Definitely keep at it! Running really does become a part of your life in a way you never see coming, and it is so rewarding. I'm glad you took some inspiration from my story!

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  7. FaithSeptember 20, 2013 at 5:42 AM

    Hi Ali! I've been reading your blog for a few weeks, but didn't initially catch on that we live so close to each other! (I'm in Tampa, and my boyfriends family is in St Pete so we're there quite frequently!) If you ever want to meet up for a run, we seem to be pretty close in pace!
    At any rate, thanks for sharing your adventures - can't wait to read more!

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    1. Ali K.September 22, 2013 at 3:57 PM

      I love having another FL reader! You'll definitely feel me on the weather-talk haha. Thanks for visiting! Hope you see you sticking around :o)

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  8. Joe DelmondOctober 21, 2013 at 6:56 PM

    Cool site, Ali. Congrats on all your impressive running accomplishments. I had NO idea!

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  9. Joe DelmondOctober 21, 2013 at 6:57 PM

    Cool blog, Ali. Congrats on all your impressive running accomplishments. I had no idea!

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  10. Tonya@Healthy, Fit, and FrugalDecember 12, 2013 at 7:43 AM

    Nice to meet you! I'm not the fastest runner either. When I see other people's pace (OPP-lol) I'm thinking wow! But I have to run my own race! How do you like the compression socks? I've been thinking of getting a pair since I get sore calves!

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    1. Ali K.December 12, 2013 at 4:44 PM

      Welcome to my blog! I really love my compression socks. I wear them on all my long runs and races!

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  11. Megan @ Meg Go RunJune 12, 2014 at 5:10 AM

    Love Archie playing Jenga! And I like your new blog "look" :)

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    1. Ali K.June 12, 2014 at 8:39 AM

      There are so many Archie pictures I post on instagram that don't make it on the blog...I had to share this one because it was just too cute!

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  12. Courtney @ RunningforCupcakesJuly 6, 2014 at 5:21 PM

    Hi Ali! Thanks for stopping by my blog, I love meeting new people and finding new blogs to follow. Looking forward to reading and getting to know you more!

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  13. Cassie @ Rural Running RedheadNovember 29, 2014 at 6:01 PM

    Hi Ali! I just found you via Meg's post about how you're kicking butt at a marathon today. I can't wait to start following you... I always love to "meet" fellow English teachers, especially those who run! :)

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    1. Ali K.December 1, 2014 at 2:49 PM

      Hi Cassie, thanks for stopping by!! I love how many runners are teachers, too. It seems like we all know it's the perfect stress reliever!

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  14. Amber VeseyMarch 15, 2015 at 7:02 AM

    A fellow celiac AND teacher <3

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  15. Nona @ RunningHighJune 25, 2015 at 11:05 AM

    Just found your blog via Hanna's Fall Marathon Blog Roll! Looking forward to following along :)

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    1. Ali K.June 25, 2015 at 6:45 PM

      Welcome, Nona! Are you training for a marathon this fall, too?

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