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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The Best Running Shorts for Women
After researching over 40 pairs of women's running shorts, we purchased 15 to extensively evaluate, and we are now...
Best Running Gear
With our collection of knowledge on all things running, we have put together a list of our favorite products to keep...
Best Exercise Equipment
Health goals change from person to person, which is why our testing was designed to encompass a variety of goals and...
Best Backpacking Backpacks for Women
Ready to go backpacking? We tested the top women's specific backpacks on the market to determine which one is best...
Best Saucony Running Shoes
Saucony shoes regularly receive high marks in our comprehensive testing. If you're shopping for a new pair of shoes...
Best Asics Running Shoes
Our testing team has tested dozens of options from Asics while logging thousands of miles each year. Here are their...
Best Running Shoes for Women
Seeking a women's running shoe to help you pick up the pace? Our comprehensive review of the most popular running...
10 Best Running Shoes
If you want to find the best running shoes today, we covered hundreds of miles and thoughtfully selected our favorite...
Editors' Choice
Asics Novablast 5 for Women Review
The perfect shoe might not exist, but in terms of versatility and performance, this one comes close.
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Saucony Kinvara 15 for Women Review
This shoe is a budget-friendly, high-ground-feel shoe that feels uncomplicated, lightweight, and fresh on the roads...
Top Pick
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24 for Women Review
A first choice for stability performance, this is the shoe I recommend to runners seeking a stable workhorse.
10 Best Trail Running Shoes
If you need a pair of trail running shoes, since 2013, we've tested more than 300 pairs in preparation for this...
Top Pick
Asics Metaspeed Sky Paris for Women Review
This race-ready shoe combines a feather-light build with a responsive midsole and fluid ride, offering an unparalleled...
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New Balance Fresh Foam X More v5 for Women Review
With a supportive, cloud-like ride and a focus on comfort over speed, this updated shoe is a recovery day essential.
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Hoka Mach 6 for Women Review
Updates to this shoe have made it an incredible purchase for runners seeking a comfortable, do-it-all road shoe...
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