Allie Ostrander makes steeple final, speaks out on eating disorder awareness 

Hi Allie, I am so pleased to hear you made it through to the final. In fact I feel really proud to ‘know’ you on social media. You got a lot of attention from the press which you handled really well, I thought, coming over as well thought through, well balanced, intelligent and extremely articulate. Best of British, as we say here across the pond, for the final in a few days. I wish I could get access to watch you run. ❤

It makes me so happy to see how many people are rooting for Allie O! She's all heart and we love her for it.

Allie O: The best female competitor and spokesperson for a healthy women's athletics! Soo rooting for her in the final!

So proud of this woman! She has always been so well-spoken and intelligent and to see her overcome her demons has me rooting for her 110%!

I’m so proud of you young lady. ED Survivor here as well, thank you for being such an awesome role model. By the way, my cat thought I’d lost my mind with my “Come on Allie!” Chant.

This is why I love Allie. I'm really happy to "know" her on RU-vid. She's such a genuine person, and I love that she talked about her eating disorder because I know that it affects a lot of people, and she has helped a lot of people by talking about it. Love her ❤❤❤

Great of her to speak out about ED awareness and her recovery! Good luck in the finals Allie 👏

Let's go Allie! Excited for the final! Very well articulated in regards to the ED discussion as well :)

Go go go Allie!!! Can't wait to see you rock the final!

Allie is a great spokesperson for eating disorders and mental health in general. The stigma needs to stop so people can get support and treatment. The mindset of 'no shortcuts" and being emotionally and physically healthy is only way to be an elite athlete with longevity.

Me once I had free time at EOD: INSTANTLY CHECKS 3000M SC and sees Allie O’s results ❤❤❤❤ GOO Allie in the final!!!

Allie is EVERYTHING!!!!! Way to represent athletically and for ED and mental health awareness❤ We are all behind you for Thursday and always!!!

W-A-Y-2-G-0!!! Allies' interviews have become like her racing - Must See TV!!! So Articulate; So Relatable & Trustworthy. Somebody get this woman a Broadcasting Gig - Please.

She is so inspiring. Life isn't easy. We all have our struggles. The way she shares herself. She's making a huge difference. AND ... Spence is pretty cool too. Local legend keeping the rest of us going. And David Roche ... such a positive person. What a great team.

There are good people in the world. Allie O. is a good person. Surround yourself with people like her and life is a joy.

If you're not subscribed to her channel, please do. Her support team is awesome & the videos with her coach Dave are phenomenal.❤

I AM STOKED !! I was screaming my head off watching you run. I swear I could hear Spencer screaming too. Congratulations!!!!

We love you, Allie. I rooted you for you (screamed at the TV) like you're my sister or something. Thanks for everything you do for this sport.

You're the best, Allie! We'll be rooting for you on Thursday! 🇺🇸🥇🏆

This is an incredible lady and a self-made woman. Very inspiring. She will always be first across the finish line in my book.

Yes Allie YES! She handled the track like a pro, and took questions like one too. Such an impressive human.

I teared up when you crossed the finish line. I’m so so proud of you!!

I was yelling so loud the last few laps of that race!😂 I knew she could do it, but it was a relief to see her go through to the final. She has the fitness and has had great training times; I hope she trusts herself enough to go for it in the final!

Great, Allie! Way to compete! I've been enjoying your videos this summer and was cheering for you today! So happy for you!

Allie had the strength and speed to catch the leading 5 with 2 laps to go and then push on - fantastic race................. Wish her the best for the final

You ROCK Allie. Way to go and the best of luck. Thank you so much for just being you. You set a great example and really appreciate your openness and honesty about your struggles and recovery. Kick butt in the finals. Rooting for you.

Allie is such an amazing role model for young women coping with the struggles inherent in competitive racing. Like many here, I've watched her recovery & training process documented primarily through YT. She has an amazing work ethic & an intense competitive drive. Her journey to the finals is a testament to this. But realistically that's where the dream ends. She's plainly stated her chances of actually making the team is a major long-shot, and she's fine w/ it. She just hasn't had the TIME to work on technique which is so key in SC. Nearly all of her training is focused on strength & race specific VO2... just getting her aerobically strong. She hasn't had time for hurdling or practicing water obstacles, and it REALLY shows. She's having to expend so much extra energy surging after every obstacle to catch back up. Stutter steps going into jumps, then lost momentum going over & exiting results in more lost meters. Sometimes she's giving up full positions, esp through the water obstacle. Now she must surge to catch up. All that extra energy expenditure exacts a major toll at this level of competition. Regardless, given everything she's gone though, Allie making the finals (& hopefully running a PB) is a HUGE accomplishment for her and her crazily UPBEAT coach. Go Allie O!

Just watched the race on television. Following Allie on YT really made it much more interesting and fun to watch. I was really concerned that her water jumps were loosing her time but she powered through.

Yes Allie!!! Awesome pre-lim girl!! And David sliding into your DMs is classic ☺️ Congrats again and can’t wait until the finals! You got THIS!!

I love Allie! She is so great!!! So proud of her!

We are so proud of Alli, I love watching the change, believe in who she is, putting herself out there. Great interveiw.

So excited! It was a fun heat and I’m sending all the positive vibes for Allie in the finals!

You are for real. Appreciate your sharing training. It's very motivational.

Love Allie!!! Can’t wait to see her at the Olympics! 🎉

Allie,I’m so excited I’m just jumping for joy! I am so happy for you! I’ve been watching you for years!

Go Allie! Freya and I were watching you live. SO cool to see you excelling not just at running, but at living life with outspoken honesty and vitality. We know that girl! We'll be watching again on Thursday. Good luck! --Maya Chay

Wonderful interview, spread your message far and wide❤

Unfortunately, l couldn't stream the race live. I'm catching up this morning. I'm sooooo very happy for you!!! Finals here we come!

Congrats Allie on making the final. Just go for it …❤Lisa from down under x

Go Allie! So excited for you and proud of you!! Rooting for you SO hard in this final!!!!

GO ALLIE GO!!! You are such an amazing athlete but above and beyond that~ a great human!! Keep being you! I hope that wonderful things continue to bless your beautiful self!!

It’s sad in a way because Allie is the person for us that younger Allie needed herself. Thank you on behalf of everyone 🥺🥰

Amazing job, Allie!! We’re cheering for you!

Love Allie - so happy to see her make the finals!

Excellent interview! Rooting for Allie O!!

You are so well spoken Allie! So proud of you. I had the whole neighborhood whooping for you!

Excellent job! Can't wait to see you in the finals. Believe in yourself!

Yasss Allie!! You spoke so well! So exciting to see you really coming into yourself as a person and a runner 😊

Did not expect to see her running but I’m so happy for her!

Rock star on and off the track.....a real human, bring human in front of us all.

Great finish Allie!! On to the finals!

Go Allie! Was so exciting to watch you race tonight. 🏃‍♀️ 💨 Excited to see you race in the final 🎉❤!!!

She's so cute. She was bouncing around before the final, looked like a determined kid. Seems like a nice person.

Love Allie! Congrats on the run 👑

ALLIE! We in Vermont are thrilled for you! We want you inParis. Rock the final!

So happy to hear she made the final!

Allie that was awesome-I'm sure Georgie was spinning for you! I'll be cheering for you on Thursday!

GO ALLIE!!!!

Go Allie! Your progress and outlook is so inspiring!

Well spoken.

congrats to Allie! best of luck in the finals. rooting for you!

Love her SO MUCH. So many great lessons to be learned from Allie. ❤

Outstanding!

I admire you. Best wishes.

So proud of her!

She’s the best!!!

Goooooo Allie!! Great interview. Can't wait for the finals.

great job allie all the best in the final

Up,up,up! 🍀🇺🇸

Props to Weldon! Ask some genuine questions and she gives intelligent, thoughtful answers. Really nice style.

Allie is an inspiration! Hope she finishes in the top 5!

Love you Allie I was clapping at my tv!!!!!!

Great job Allie! We’re all so proud of you! You got this and good luck!!

YAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAY i've been so anxious awaiting the results

Allie is so nice and honest and says so many important things at this interview! Now I like her even more ❤❤

Wonderful.

Congratulations Allie!! Strong work!

You are so amazing!

YAY!!! i'm so excited for her omg

Yesss girl!!! 🎉

Yes. GET IT, ALLIE!

Step one complete. You are on great shape for the final.

So proud of you Allie!!! 🎉🎉🎉

Woooo Hoooo..... Allie ran Brave.

Does anyone have a link to the prelim?

So so so proud of you Allie! Been following you all along !

Class act ❤❤❤ Go Allie!!

Way to go :)

Amazing! So happy for Allie

Amazing role model -Allie's message is very very important and she is a rock start!

She’s going to make a great coach one day!!

Yay Allie O. I am so excited for you!

Yes, Allie! So excited!

Yay ! Go Allie 🎉

Go Allie!! So happy and excited for you!

So proud of you Allie!

fantastic run Allie all the best for the final s

i had an easting disorder, no periods, 400-800kcsls a day for like 8 months. i didnt experience any long-term damage though. running is what cured it tbh as i wanted energy to run. an event that happened 13 years ago doesn't cross my mind these days

So articulate and earnest. Go Allie

I love Allie she’s such a sweet soul 🥇✨✨✨