Ally loves to be in motion! From running to hiking to standup paddleboarding to mountain biking, you can find her chasing all manner of outdoor adventures (cautiously, of course). Ally is an avid runner, yoga teacher, personal trainer, and overall fitness junkie. She is an accomplished ultramarathoner and recently became a Stage 3 cancer survivor. She has broken tape at quite a few middle-distance races and intends to win more now that her cancer journey is behind her.
Ally has her Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from Cal State Fullerton and her yoga teaching certificate from Yandara Yoga Institute in Baja California, Mexico. After spending 6 years working with a physical therapist in South Lake Tahoe, she attributes much of her therapeutic exercise knowledge to that experience. A beach girl and a traveler, Ally can always be found chasing the sun and remains in pursuit of the endless summer. Her favorite party tricks include being able to jump really high, stand on her head on a paddleboard, and sing “Eye of the Tiger” with surprising accuracy. She is thankful to be a part of the Outdoor Gear Lab testing team!
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Best Exercise Equipment of 2024
Health goals change from person to person, which is why our testing was designed to encompass a variety of goals and...Top Pick
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 23 - Women's Review
This shoe is our testers' favorite for distance and comes highly recommended because of the support, comfort, and...Top Pick
Altra Vanish Tempo - Women's Review
This road shoe offers rebound without fluff, making it a great uptempo shoe that can double as your favorite gym shoe...Top Pick
Hoka Mach 6 - Women's Review
Updates to this shoe have made it an incredible purchase for runners seeking a comfortable, do-it-all road shoe...10 Best Road Running Shoes of 2024
If you want to find the best road running shoes today, we covered hundreds of miles and thoughtfully selected our...Top Pick
Brooks Hyperion Max 2 - Women's Review
For combined comfort and speed, this shoe is one we recommend to runners who want to try their hand at a plated shoe...Best Buy
Saucony Kinvara 15 - Women's Review
This shoe is a budget-friendly, high-ground-feel shoe that feels uncomplicated, lightweight, and fresh on the roads...Editors' Choice
Asics Novablast 4 - Women's Review
For a do-it-all shoe, this is the one we recommend for comfort fiends, speed seekers, and weekend warriors alike...Best Running Gear of 2024
With our collection of knowledge on all things running, we have put together a list of our favorite products to keep...Top Pick
Asics Metaspeed Sky Paris - Women's Review
This race-ready shoe combines a feather-light build with a responsive midsole and fluid ride, offering an unparalleled...10 Best Walking Shoes of 2024
These award-winning walking shoes will keep you moving. Whether you plan on walking around town, running errands, or...10 Best Trail Running Shoes of 2024
If you need a pair of trail running shoes, since 2013, we've tested more than 300 pairs in preparation for this...Best Backpacking Backpacks for Women of 2024
Ready to go backpacking? We tested the top women's specific backpacks on the market to determine which one is best...Top Pick
Saucony Peregrine 14 - Women's Review
With the fit of a road shoe but the strength of a trail shoe, this durable and reliable steed will be with you every...Top Pick
Altra Mont Blanc Carbon - Women's Review
Carbon-plated trail shoe seekers needn't keep looking for the perfect shoe -- we found it for you...
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