Find Your Pace

VICTOR ZEITOUNE: Building a Startup, Building Community & Ultramarathoner

Victor Zeitoune is an entrepreneur, run club founder, and ultramarathoner building community both on and off the road. In this episode, we talk about his transition from corporate life to launching a startup, the realities of entrepreneurship, and how running has shaped his mindset along the way. We also dive into the creation of Almost Friday Run Club and why community, not pace, is what keeps people coming back. A conversation about risk, discipline, and what it means to build something that actually matters.

Dr. Johnny Alexander: Fixing Pain, Building Athletes & The Truth About Chiropractic Care

This week Mallory sits down with Dr. Johnny Alexander - Chiropractor, Athlete, and founder of Warrior NYC to break down the world of chiropractic care, injury prevention, and recovery for everyday athletes. We talk about the biggest misconceptions around chiropractors, how chiropractic care differs from physical therapy, and why so many runners wait too long to address pain before it becomes a bigger issue. Dr. Johnny also shares his approach to movement, mobility, strength, and helping athletes continue training while recovering from injuries. Whether you’re dealing with aches and pains, training for a race, or just curious about how the body actually works, this episode gives a practical look into recovery, performance, and staying healthy long term.

Turning a Passion Into a Brand: The Reality No One Talks About

What happens when the thing you love becomes your job? In this solo episode, Mallory shares the reality of turning her passion for running into a brand - what's been amazing, what's been challenging, and what she's still learning along the way.

Rob Dalto: 38x Marathoner, Nonprofit Co-Founder, Community Builder

What starts as a personal challenge can turn into something much bigger. Rob Dalto is a marathoner, nonprofit co-founder, and content creator, all while working full-time in tech/finance. With over 38 marathons under his belt and multiple finishes of all six World Marathon Majors, his journey is about more than just miles. In this episode, Rob shares how he got into running, why completing the majors became such an important goal, and how it all ties back to honoring his father after losing him to cancer. We also talk about the Bronx Burners, building community through running, and what the future holds.

Natalie Rizzo: Founder & Plant-Based Sports Dietitian on Fueling + Career Pivots

In this episode of Find Your Pace, Mallory sits down with Natalie Rizzo, a plant-based registered dietitian specializing in sports nutrition to talk all things fueling, career pivots, and redefining what it means to “start late.” Natalie shares her journey of changing paths in her mid-to-late 20s and becoming a registered dietitian at 31, proving that it’s never too late to build the career you actually want. We also dive into how she personally transitioned to a plant-based lifestyle, what that looks like as an athlete, and how runners (and active people) can fuel properly without animal products. Whether you’re curious about going plant-based, looking to optimize your nutrition, or navigating your own career shift, this conversation is full of practical advice and reassurance that there’s no one “right” timeline.