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VP of Fitness Programming at Peloton, NYT Best Selling Author, Ultramarathoner

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Ashley doesn't just inspire audiences—she gives them the courage and practical tools to dare to begin. Through authentic storytelling and actionable frameworks, audiences leave with renewed purpose, clear next steps, and the momentum to turn ideas into lasting change.

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“Ashley’s story is a masterclass in what happens when belief meets action. In 2010, I supported her run across America because I believed in the power of one voice to make a difference. ”

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Montel Williams
Veteran, MS Advocate, and Emmy Award Winning Television Host

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Stories, lessons, and practical ideas on purpose, wellbeing, leadership, and the courage to begin and sustain what matters most.

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For season one of the Dare To Begin podcast with Ashley Schneider, Ashley is reading her memoir, The Long Run Home, and sharing the audio as a podcast — each episode covering a new chapter — including stories, lessons, challenges, and moments that shaped her journey running 3,288 miles across America and building a life that's bigger than the one she imagined when she started.

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Meet Ashley Schneider

Ashley is the President & Founder of MS Run the US, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness and funds for multiple sclerosis awareness, aid, and research. In 2010, she embarked on a remarkable journey, running 3,288 miles on her own from California to New York for her mother living with MS, raising crucial funds for the charity and earning the distinction of being the 16th woman to ever run across America.
 
Achieving an amazing athletic accolade came as a disappointment to Ashley, as she only raised a fraction of her half-a-million dollar fundraising goal. In pursuit of greater impact, Ashley created America’s Longest Relay Run, the marquee event at MS Run the US, which attracts hundreds of runners and thousands of supporters each year. To date her organization has raised over 4 million dollars for their mission.
 
At MS Run the US, Ashley leads key initiatives aimed at developing relationships to advance the organization’s mission and expand its impact. Ashley leverages her years of experience to help people take action by speaking about purpose and turning ideas into plans. Mainly, she helps people imagine possibilities instead of fear and envision greatness within their reach by challenging their perspectives and embracing their capacity for growth.