Alexis is not someone who always saw herself as a marathon runner — but the Chicago Marathon changed that forever.

In this episode, Alexis opens up about her journey from struggling with running to completing one of the world’s most iconic marathons. What started as something intimidating slowly became a personal mission, pushing her mentally, physically, and emotionally in ways she never expected.

We talk about:

• The moment Chicago went from “impossible” to real

• Training through pain, doubt, and mental battles

• The power of community and why support matters more than pace

• The incredible role her friends played along the way

• And the unwavering support of her parents — especially her mom, her best friend, and her dad, her rock

Beyond running, Alexis is also an entrepreneur and photogr ...