87 | Ferndale, MI with Ari Hendrix Roach: Running in an Artistic Enclave in the Mitten State

Ari Hendrix Roach joins us on the Suite Run Podcast! In May of 2022, Ari ran a very quick 2:42:51 at the Bayshore Marathon, which makes her the 5th fastest US born African American woman marathoner of ALL TIME. Ari also earned a podium 3rd place finish at the Bayshore Marathon. Ari was an All American basketball player in college and found her love for running during graduate school. Ari has taken her marathon time from 3:57 to 2:42 and her next goal is to qualify for the Olympic Trials in 2024. We chat all about Ari's marathoning journey and then in the second half of the conversation Ari shares about where she lives in Ferndale, MI! The best places to run in Ferndale, where to refuel, grab a drink and a treat, places of interest, great races and more - Ari shares the fun details!Enjoy our conversation!Click HERE for the show notes.Click HERE to grab a Suite Run mug!This episode is sponsored by:InsideTrackerInsideTracker is a personalized health and wellness platform like no other.What’s their secret? First, InsideTracker uses its patented algorithm to analyze your body’s data and offer you a clearer picture than you’ve ever had before of what’s going on inside you. Then, InsideTracker provides you with a concrete, science-backed, trackable action plan for reaching your performance goals and being your healthy best.  InsideTracker is offering 25% off its store for our listeners and let us recommend the Essentials Package for just $189! It's perfect for runners to elevate their training. Just visit insidetracker dot com slash SUITE RUN.Where to find Ari:Ari on InstagramWhere to find Natalie and Jerold:Natalie's InstagramSuite Run InstagramNatalie's TwitterSuite Run TwitterNatalie's FacebookSuite Run WebsiteSuite Run Facebook