Saucony's Calista Ariel and running with autoimmune and gastrointestinal disease

Host:  MIMI MELVIN
Guest: CALISTA ARIEL

Episode Summary

Our guest in today's episode is Calista Ariel, a Saucony Field Marketing Specialist and passionate runner.

In this episode, MiMi speaks with Calista. Calista shares her passion for running, which remains undeterred even while pushing through health challenges. She also shares her work with Saucony and how she loves impacting the community through her expertise in running footwear.

Top Takeaways

• "Every show and every brand is not perfect for every person"
  - [MiMi Melvin]
• "The hardest step is the first step out the door"
  - [MiMi Melvin]
• "We all have to go through challenges; it's kind of just how we choose to go about it"
  - [Calista Ariel]
• "When you think about running and performance, you think about Saucony"
  - [Calista Ariel]
• "We shouldn't have to run for our lives while jogging for our health"
  - [MiMi Melvin]
• "It's always so important to get the proper fit because one shoe does not fit everyone"
  - [Calista Ariel]

Episode Highlights

• [01:58] Meet our guest today, Calista Ariel.
• [03:15] How Calista started running.
• [06:12] Navigating through her health challenges to keep running.
• [13:14] Benefits of staying active.
• [16:56] How do you make out time to work out?
• [20:25] About the Saucony brand.
• [24:08] Saucony's impact in communities.
• [28:52] Calista’s work with Saucony.
• [30:07] The importance of finding the appropriate shoes for specific needs.
• [31:19] Factors to consider when trying to find a shoe.
• [32:53] Understanding some salient points in the running space.
• [35:39] Upcoming plans from Saucony.
• [37:47] Connect with Calista.

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