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For The Long Run explores the why behind running. Since 2019, host Jon Levitt has recorded 500+ conversations with the people who shape endurance sport: Olympians and champions, ultrarunners, coaches, and the founders building the brands runners actually use. Recent guests include Rachel Entrekin, Jenn Lichter, and Zach Miller. Jon also hosts Long Run Labs, a show about the business of endurance. New episodes every Friday.

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  1. Nov 13, 2026 · 50 min

    From a 3:45 Marathon to Chasing a National Record with Efayomi Carr

    Efayomi Carr has spent the last decade taking his marathon time from 3:45 to 2:43. Now, he's chasing Sierra Leone's national marathon record, but his mission goes far beyond a finish time. Jon and Efayomi discuss his journey from sprinting to marathons... Hosted on beehiiv. Read the full Privacy Policy at https://www.beehiiv.com/privacy.

  2. Nov 6, 2026 · 43 min

    Hunter Leininger: Running 188 Miles at Moab Just Months After Breaking His Ankle

    Hunter Leininger ran his first marathon at just six years old, and nearly 20 years later, he's still chasing the limits of what's possible. From racing across Fiji to running unsupported through Iceland, Hunter has built a career around extraordinary e... Hosted on beehiiv. Read the full Privacy Policy at https://www.beehiiv.com/privacy.

  3. Oct 30, 2026 · 52 min

    Tara Dower on the Cost of Pushing Your Limits

    Tara Dower has accomplished some incredible things in ultrarunning, but her journey hasn't been without challenges. From battling anxiety on the Appalachian Trail to taking on Western States and Hardrock just 13 days apart, Tara has learned a lot about...

  4. Oct 23, 2026 · 50 min

    Amanda Vestri Is Going All In on the NYC Marathon

    Amanda Vestri isn't playing it safe heading into the New York City Marathon. After leaving Boston feeling like she hadn't pushed her limits, the Brooks professional runner committed to doing things differently: going to Boulder for altitude training, i...

  5. Oct 16, 2026 · 41 min

    Why Runners Keep Getting Injured (and What Actually Helps)

    Vikash Sharma is a physical therapist, runner, and founder of Perfect Stride Physical Therapy in New York City and Running for Life Education. After 14 years of working with runners, he's seen firsthand how often injuries come down to being underprepar...

Earlier episodes (195)
  1. Oct 9, 2026 Are We Overthinking Running? The Future of Wearable Tech, Data, and Coaching
    How much data do we really need to become better runners? Recorded live in Chamonix during UTMB week, Jon Levitt hosts a panel discussion presented by TrainingPeaks with Alison Lynch of Amazfit, Arnar Larusson of Tymewear, professional athlete and coac...
  2. Oct 2, 2026 Dakota Jones on His Plan to Run 260 Miles Around the Great Salt Lake
    Dakota Jones has been running ultras for more than half his life, but these days, running means a lot more to him than results. Recorded in Chamonix ahead of CCC, Dakota joins the podcast to talk about the experiences that have kept him connected to tr...
  3. Sep 25, 2026 300 Miles, No Watch, and the Search for What’s Next with Victor Zetouine
    What happens when running becomes less about the numbers and more about finding the edge of what’s possible? Victor Zetouine is an ultrarunner, entrepreneur, and founder of Party Place who has taken on some wildly ambitious endurance challenges, includ...
  4. Sep 18, 2026 Grief Is a Long Run: Finding Purpose in the Hard Miles with Emma Zeiger
    Emma Zeiger knows a lot about doing hard things and finding meaning in them. After losing her dad when she was nine, Emma eventually found community through Experience Camps, a free camp for children who have lost a parent, sibling, or primary caregive...
  5. Sep 11, 2026 How Ekta Basu Went From Mile Junkie to Tahoe 200 Finisher
    What happens when 100 miles is no longer far enough? Ekta Basu joins Jon after finishing the Tahoe 200, a journey that took her more than four days and pushed her further than she had ever gone before. She shares how she went from a self-described “mil...
  6. Sep 4, 2026 Caroline Gleich on Running for U.S. Senate and Speaking Up as an Athlete
    Professional skier, mountaineer, endurance athlete, activist, and former U.S. Senate candidate Caroline Gleich joins Jon for a wide-ranging conversation about sport, advocacy, and having the courage to stand for something. Caroline shares how running b...
  7. Aug 31, 2026 UTMB Champion Ben Dhiman on Winning the Biggest Race in Trail Running
    Ben Dhiman won UTMB. One of the most competitive ultra trail races in the world, and he won it. This conversation was recorded not long after, when the dust had barely settled and he was still figuring out what it all meant. Ben talks about the race it...
  8. Aug 28, 2026 Why Joe Corcione Calls a Missed-Goal Western States His Best Race Ever
    Joe Corcione returns to talk through his Western States race, why he considers it his best race ever despite missing his time goal, and how he defines success through process and effort rather than placement or pace. He also breaks down the mindset too...
  9. Aug 21, 2026 What Newer Runners Get Right That Veterans Forget with Daniel Berk
    Daniel Berk was 32 years old, about 50 pounds overweight, and hadn't sprinted since college when he posted a tweet saying he was going to become a runner. He didn't know what he was doing. His first 5K took 50 minutes. He described himself as a blubber...
  10. Aug 14, 2026 Des Linden on Building a Media Business After Boston
    Quick note before you press play. This conversation with Des Linden first aired on Long Run Labs, my podcast about the business of endurance and the outdoor industry. Des is one of the most thoughtful people in running when it comes to how athletes can...
  11. Aug 7, 2026 The Mental Shift That Took Her From Hating Running to Racing Triathlons
    Kelsey Walla is a CPA by day and a triathlete, runner, and community builder by everything else. She grew up hating running, never touched a weight until college, and didn't get on a bike until she found one at a garage sale for twenty bucks. Then she ...
  12. Jul 31, 2026 Molly Seidel on Her Western States Debut & the Ego Death of Being a Rookie
    Molly Seidel was running well at Western States. In the top ten for the first fifty-ish miles, racing where she knew she belonged. Then by mile sixty-two she was ready to quit, in pain, angry at herself, with thirty-eight miles left and nothing to race...
  13. Jul 24, 2026 Hildee Weiss on Becoming a Runner at 46 and Embracing the Inner Athlete
    Hildee Weiss is a wife, mother of five, grandmother, freelance writer, and runner. She started running at age 46 with a hand injury, a trainer named Jeff who believed in her before she believed in herself, and a head full of reasons why she couldn't do...
  14. Jul 17, 2026 Shad Mika on What Two Decades of Ultras Actually Teaches You
    Shad Mika has been running ultras for over twenty years. He went from two hundred and forty pounds and a divorce to a duathlon, to Leadville, to Hardrock — and he's still going. He DNF'd his first two hundred mile attempts before he finally figured out...
  15. Jul 10, 2026 What Elite Athletes Actually Eat — A Live Panel with Charlie Sweeney, Dr. Marc Bubbs, and Jason Fitzgerald
    This one is a little different. Jon hosted a live panel in Boulder with three people who between them have worked with Olympic athletes, NBA teams, professional runners, and tens of thousands of recreational athletes. The topic was fueling, strength tr...
  16. Jul 3, 2026 Andy Blow on Fueling Smarter, Building a Brand Athletes Trust, and High Carb Fueling
    Quick note before you press play. This conversation with Andy Blow first aired on Long Run Labs, Jon's podcast about the business of endurance and the outdoor industry. Andy is the co-founder of Precision Fuel and Hydration and one of the most thoughtf...
  17. Jun 26, 2026 Lindsey Dwyer: The Runner Who Always Chose Longer (And Never Checks Her Watch)
    Lindsey Dwyer started running before she could remember choosing it. Her mom ran while pregnant with her, and Lindsey was in a stroller on the course not long after. By seventh grade she'd quietly trained for and finished a half marathon without tellin...
  18. Jun 19, 2026 Zach Miller on Punching His Golden Ticket, Training Curiosity, and Racing Western States
    Zach Miller is one of the most recognizable names in trail and ultra running — a nine-year North Face athlete, self-coached competitor, and someone who has lived everywhere from a cruise ship to an off-grid cabin to a bus. He's been competing at the hi...
  19. Jun 12, 2026 Tommie Runz on Western States, Running as a Black Man on Trail, and Trusting the Long Game
    Tommie Runz is a runner, a dad, and someone who spent years building one of the most authentic presences in running before he ever needed it to pay the bills. He qualified for Boston, ran the six majors, and has now set his sights on Western States — o...
  20. Jun 5, 2026 Mark Dowdle on Backyard Ultras, Keeping Promises to Yourself, and What Hour 60 Reveals
    Mark Dowdle is a backyard ultra competitor who found running after college football and lacrosse, not because he loved the sport, but because he needed somewhere to put everything he was carrying. What started as 3:30 a.m. runs to eliminate excuses has...
  21. May 29, 2026 Maria Chevalier on 48 Marathon States, Running Double Boston, and Doing Hard Things Anyway
    Maria Chevalier has run a marathon in 48 states, finished the Boston Marathon 17 times, and a few weeks ago ran it twice in the same day, starting at 3 a.m. in reverse from Boston to Hopkinton, resting for a few hours, and then lining up with everyone ...
  22. May 22, 2026 Dan Green Has Run 250 Miles. He Still Just Calls Himself a Guy Who Loves Running.
    Dan Green is a trail athlete for Salomon who grew up running in West Virginia, spent years working at a running shop, and recently finished Cocodona 250 — a race he'd wanted to do for years before finally deciding to stop waiting. In this conversation,...
  23. May 15, 2026 Dr. Teddy Bross on Future of Athlete Healthcare, Running, and Recovery
    Dr. Teddy Bross is a practicing family medicine physician at Highpoint Direct Care where he focuses on the treatment of athletes and active adults in Colorado and select surrounding states. He is an avid mountain ultra trail athlete, husband and father...
  24. May 8, 2026 Building a Life Around the Process and Choosing Hard Things with Joe Corcione
    Joe Corcione is an ultrarunner, coach, and host of the Everyday Ultra Podcast, where he helps runners of all levels improve not just physically, but mentally. His path into the sport didn’t follow a traditional trajectory. He found running during a per...
  25. May 1, 2026 What Happens When You Choose the Hard Thing with Brendan Morgan
    Brendan Morgan is an ultrarunner who found running in 2023 by doing something most people avoid. He started because he hated it. Since then, he’s gone all in. From completing a 4x4x48 just months after starting to running across Pennsylvania, Brendan h...
  26. Apr 24, 2026 The Truth About Fueling for Runners with Stevie Lyn Smith
    Stevie Lyn Smith is a registered dietitian, board certified in sports nutrition, endurance athlete, and one of the most trusted voices when it comes to practical, realistic fueling advice for runners. As a Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics...
  27. Apr 17, 2026 The Long Game: From the 2012 Olympics to LA 2028 While Working Full-Time with Ruben Sança
    From immigrating to the U.S. at 12 years old to representing Cape Verde at the Olympics, Ruben Sança’s story is one of consistency, patience, and staying in it long after most people step away. Ruben Sança is a Cape Verdean Olympian and elite distance ...
  28. Apr 10, 2026 Outrun the Darkness: Running, Recovery, and Doing Something Bigger Than Yourself with John Shep
    From hitting rock bottom to building a life of recovery through running: Meet John Shep. John is a Canadian ultrarunner, teacher, and host of the Athletics Ontario Running Podcast. He’s also the creator of “Outrun the Darkness,” a project centered arou...
  29. Apr 3, 2026 Getting Sponsored While Pregnant: What’s Changing in Pro Running with Grayson Murphy
    From questioning what’s considered “normal” in professional sport to speaking up about what actually needs to change: Meet Grayson Murphy, a professional runner bringing clarity to conversations around pregnancy, contracts, and what real support for at...
  30. Mar 27, 2026 Run Your First 200 Mile Race: Tips for Consistency, Accountability, and Running Toward What Scares You
    From a finance pro who decided to chase what scared him, to a trail runner who's pushed the boundaries to 200 miles: Meet Dom Bubri, who discovered that the most extraordinary transformations happen when you stop thinking and just start running. Dom is...
  31. Mar 20, 2026 How to Stop Evening Food Binges and Choose the Right Supplements to Improve Your Running
    Nutrition expert Alex Larson reveals how one simple timing shift in daily eating can dramatically transform sleep quality, recovery, and performance for endurance athletes — but most runners are doing the exact opposite of what actually works. Alex Lar...
  32. Mar 13, 2026 The 90% Rule for Sustainable Running Success: Use this Performance Formula
    The formula for elite running performance lies in the consistent application of stress and recovery - repeatable things that you can sustain over time. Cliff Pittman serves as the Coaching Development Director for CTS, where he leads the Ultrarunning a...
  33. Mar 6, 2026 Hayden Hawks’ Guide to Mental Toughness and Peak Performance in the Mountains
    When pro ultrarunner Hayden Hawks faces challenging conditions on the trails, he doesn't just endure them—he transforms them into opportunities for growth, proving that sometimes the hardest moments forge the strongest athletes. Hayden Hawks has been a...
  34. Feb 27, 2026 Pam Reed's Secrets to Conquering 100+ Ultra Marathons in Extreme Conditions
    Legendary ultra-marathoner Pam Reed has a simple solution for people who feel tired: stop sitting and start moving. Pam Reed is an accomplished ultra-runner who has been competing since 1992. She is a hyperactive person who strives to get every moment ...
  35. Feb 20, 2026 Rachel Entrekin on Grit and Breaking the 200-Mile Barrier
    After transitioning from oncology physical therapy to full-time running, Rachel Entrekin discovered her true calling was not in conquering traditional hundred-mile races, but in pushing the boundaries of human endurance across multiple days and hundred...
  36. Feb 13, 2026 Shea Aquilano's Journey from Imposter Syndrome to Nike Athlete
    There's a common misconception in ultra running that it's all about toughness, but Shea Aquilano believes gentleness is more important. Shea currently resides in Boulder, CO and focuses on ultra-distance trail events. At 24, she is a 2x US Mountain Run...
  37. Feb 6, 2026 How Running Saved a Veteran’s Life: Finding Purpose in Ultras
    From suppressing emotions as a military veteran to finding freedom on Colorado trails, here’s how Jonathan Mejia discovered that running isn't just exercise, it's therapy in motion. He came to Colorado after film school when the stars aligned and he co...
  38. Jan 30, 2026 Ultra Running Success Over Age 40: Lauren Puretz’s High-Achieving Approach
    From residency training to ultramarathons - discover how Dr. Lauren Puretz balances life as a gynecologic surgeon with competing at the highest levels of trail running, including her breakthrough performance at UTMB and the mindset shifts that fuel bot...
  39. Jan 23, 2026 Erin Ton is on a Quest for Mountain Speed Records
    At 20,000 feet, running feels like moving through molasses… but Erin Ton has found that climbing Colorado's highest peaks in stilettos actually makes her a more thoughtful athlete. Erin was born and raised in Colorado. After graduating from Cornell Uni...
  40. Jan 16, 2026 Nick Thompson on How to Measure Running Progress
    What if I told you that the most brutally honest performance metric you'll ever face isn't on your smartphone, can't be faked by AI, and strips away every excuse you've ever made about what you're truly capable of? It’s called running. Nicholas Thompso...
  41. Jan 9, 2026 Emma Coburn’s No-BS Advice for Showing Up When Motivation Is Gone
    Whether you just won the NCAA title or you just sucked in that race… the sun comes up tomorrow, and we're going back to work in the morning. Emma Coburn is a middle-distance runner who specializes in the 3000-meters steeplechase. She’s a world champion...
  42. Jan 2, 2026 From Gambling Addiction to Ultra Marathons: How Running Saved Terence Gerchberg
    Success in running often comes from hitting rock bottom. This was the case for Terence Gerchberg, who transformed his gambling addiction into a mission to help others find their footing, one mile at a time. In the words of Terence, “Running changed and...
  43. Dec 26, 2025 Don’t Fall for Sports Nutrition Myths: Stevie Lyn Smith on How to ACTUALLY Fuel for Your Next Race
    If you're taking three-hour naps after long runs or showing up to marathons with just three gels, this episode will change how you think about fueling. Stevie Lyn Smith is a Registered Dietitian and avid endurance athlete. As a Board Certified Speciali...
  44. Dec 19, 2025 Joe Corcione’s Exact Formula for Mental Toughness and Overcoming Limitations
    From a hesitant podcaster to coaching 200+ athletes in two years, Joe Corcione reveals why indecision kills more dreams than lack of knowledge, and how one simple rule changed everything. Joe Corcione is an Ultrarunning Coach, Ultrarunner, Host of The ...
  45. Dec 12, 2025 How Mike Wardian Runs the World While Running a Business
    What do you get when you cross a full-time international ship broker, a world-class endurance athlete, and a dad who's planning to row across the Atlantic? You get Mike Wardian. Today we're diving into how he manages to excel at everything while never ...
  46. Dec 5, 2025 The Science Behind Travel Performance and Health Optimization with FlyKitt Founder, Andrew Herr
    What if I told you that 93% of people can travel anywhere in the world with minimal to no jet lag - and it has nothing to do with melatonin or light therapy? Andrew is the Founder of FlyKitt, a breakthrough travel protocol built for high performers fro...
  47. Nov 28, 2025 How Jenn Lichter Became a Trail Running Powerhouse
    From a Colombian orphanage to professional trail running champion, Jenn Lichter's story proves that sometimes the hardest journeys lead to the most extraordinary destinations. Jenn Lichter is a 29-year-old professional trail runner who competes primari...
  48. Nov 21, 2025 Ryan Montgomery on Unlocking a Mind, Body, and Environmental Connection Through Professional Running
    While most professional athletes choose between excellence and everything else, what happens when you refuse to pick just one lane? Ryan Montgomery’s impressive resume includes over 50-60 ultra marathons, with 17-18 of those being 100-mile events, demo...
  49. Nov 14, 2025 Aisha Praught Leer’s Three Key Elements of Creating a High-Performing Team
    From cheerleader to two-time Olympian - discover the 'secret sauce' that transformed an accidental runner into a world champion. Aisha Praught Leer is a two-time Olympian and holds seven national records for Jamaica, most notably as a gold medalist in ...
  50. Nov 7, 2025 Amanda Brooks on Coaching the Middle Pack: Turning Running Punishment into Purpose
    From faking knee pain to avoid running to coaching over 1,000 runners - Amanda Brooks knows exactly what it's like to be in the middle of the pack, because that's where most of us actually are. Amanda Brooks has been a running coach for over 13 years, ...
  51. Oct 31, 2025 Sara Vaughn on Boulder Living, Marathon PRs, and Running for Something Bigger
    At 35, Sara Vaughn was just getting started—landing her first professional contract and proving that sometimes the best chapters come when you're brave enough to rewrite the story. Sara Vaughn is mom of 4, placed 6th in the NYC Marathon in 2024, is a t...
  52. Oct 24, 2025 Sara Hall on Longevity, Mindset, and Finding Joy in the Process
    After 21 years as a professional runner, Sara Hall reveals the mental shift that saved her career when she was ready to quit in 2009 - and why she refuses to use the 'grandma emoji' at age 42. Sara Hall is a professional distance runner for ASICS. Her ...
  53. Oct 17, 2025 Eternal CEO Alex Mather on Longevity and the Future of Athlete Care
    If you don’t invest in your weaknesses now, they will haunt you down the road. This conversation originally aired on Episode 13 of Long Run Labs, my new podcast on the business of the outdoor industry. Alex is the Founder and CEO of Eternal. Before fou...
  54. Oct 10, 2025 Amanda Basham on Balancing Elite Running with a Real Life
    Sometimes the hardest race isn't 100 miles through the mountains - it's figuring out who you are when everything in your life changes. Amanda is a professional trail runner and endurance coach with a Bachelor of Science degree from Oregon State Univers...
  55. Oct 3, 2025 Randi Zuckerberg's Journey to Main Character Energy: From Silicon Valley Sidekick to 250-Mile Finisher
    Is it better to be well-lopsided or well-balanced? Randi Zuckerberg is a multi-faceted entrepreneur, media personality, and endurance athlete who embodies a "portfolio approach to life." Currently serving as a radio host, investor, entrepreneur, author...
  56. Sep 26, 2025 Your Leadville Tourism Guide with Adam Ducharme
    What happens when a mining town of 40,000 people shrinks to just 2,700 overnight, and then reinvents itself as one of America's most authentic mountain destinations? Today we're talking with Adam Ducharme about Leadville's incredible transformation fro...
  57. Sep 19, 2025 Treadmill to Leadville: Pierce Showe on Breaking Records and Breaking Barriers
    What if you accomplished everything you wanted, but still felt empty? Pierce Showe is in the business of extreme discipline — a language spoken by the world’s top performers. He spent the early part of his career as the right hand to Super Bowl champio...
  58. Sep 12, 2025 Grand Traverse Race Recap and Career Updates with Emily Holland
    What happens when you quit your corporate job, go all-in on entrepreneurship, and decide to run 40 miles through the Colorado mountains? Today we're diving into how major life changes and epic trail adventures go hand in hand. Having recently ran the G...
  59. Sep 5, 2025 Your Guide to Performance Nutrition and Blocking Out the Noise with Kelsey Bailey
    Most endurance athletes are making the same critical fueling mistake. Let’s learn how to avoid it so you can perform the best. Kelsey Bailey is the lead Performance Dietitian for Eternal, a company providing high performance, personalized healthcare to...
  60. Aug 29, 2025 Use This Mentality to Get Through Injury: Annie Frisbie on How to Achieve Your Running Goals
    Don’t fall into the comparison trap as a runner! Annie Frisbie is a professional runner for Puma and Minnesota Distance Elite. She trains with her team in Minneapolis and lives with her boyfriend and two dogs. Jon chats with Annie about: • Annie’s Trai...
  61. Aug 22, 2025 More Than a Race: UTMB Founders Michel and Catherine Poletti Discuss the Trail Running Boom
    If you’ve ever considered running a global race series like UTMB, learn from the founders on why it’s so much more than a race. Jon sits down with Michel and Catherine Poletti, the founders of the UTMB race series. They share their journey of starting ...
  62. Aug 15, 2025 How Reid Burrows Prioritizes Mental Health as a Professional Trail Runner
    What does it mean to TRULY be grateful for running and life? Reid Burrows grew up in the small town of Grand Bay-Westfield, New Brunswick, Canada. His endurance background is in the sport of triathlon. Upon leaving the pursuit of triathlon and chasing ...
  63. Aug 8, 2025 Nature is for Everyone - Breaking Trail Running Stereotypes with Vivek Gowri
    Let's break down what is so special about trail running and why more people need to experience it. Vivek Gowri is a Product Manager at NVIDIA, where he leads initiatives in gaming and AI hardware. When he’s not shaping the future of tech, he’s out on t...
  64. Aug 1, 2025 Laying the Foundation for Your Nutritional Health with Dietitian, Rachael Wade
    Are you laying the right foundation for your nutritional health? Rachael (Reddy) Wade is a runner, mom of two, and founder of Rx Nutrition. She ran for the University of Alabama, earned gold medals at the Pan American Games and USA Championships, and n...
  65. Jul 25, 2025 Driving Decision-Making for Your Outdoor Trips with GOES Founder, Viktor Makarskyy
    Are you actually prepared for your next outdoor adventure? Viktor Makarskyy is the Cofounder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of GOES Health where he is responsible for the product and engineering of their outdoor health platform. He is an avid runne...
  66. Jul 18, 2025 Scott Jurek on The Future of Ultras and Solutions to New Challenges
    No matter where you’re at in your running journey, there’s a path for all of us. Scott Jurek has been named one of the greatest runners of all time, claiming victories in nearly all of ultrarunning’s elite trail and road events. More than just a champi...
  67. Jul 11, 2025 Optimize Your Mental Performance with Kristen Schindler
    Having doubts as a runner? Here’s how to reframe them. Kristen Schindler is a mental performance consultant and endurance coach who helps athletes untangle their relationship with sport, self, and setbacks. She is currently completing her Master’s in A...
  68. Jul 4, 2025 How to be a Change Maker with Race Director, Libby Jones
    Want change in the way your races are organized? Then speak up about it! Libby Jones is the owner and race director for The Active Joe, a race production company out of Dallas, Texas that focuses on the "average joes" out there getting active. She has ...
  69. Jun 27, 2025 Young, Fit, and Ready for the Pain Cave at Western States 100: Hans Troyer’s Journey
    When your motto is “young and fit,” what does it look like to train for Western States? Hans Troyer is a 25 year old pro ultrarunner who set the course record at the Bandera 100k in 2024 and who finished second at the 2025 Canyons 100k, earning him a G...
  70. Jun 23, 2025 Crewing and Pacing 101 for Western States and Other Ultras with Amelia Boone & Alex Hildebrandt
    This is a double-header episode hearing from two experienced pacers and crew members: Amelia Boone and Alex Hildebrandt. Both have experience successfully crewing and pacing elite athletes. This episode was recorded in 2023, but is full of evergreen co...
  71. Jun 21, 2025 Training, Fueling, and Preparing for Western States with Adam Peterman
    Get an inside look at what it’s like to run Western States! Adam Peterman is a professional trail runner living in Missoula, Montana who ran for the University of Colorado. Listen to hear about: Adam’s love-hate relationship with the Mags run in Boulde...
  72. Jun 13, 2025 Running By Feel Over Data: Riley Brady’s Journey to Western States, Nike, and Beyond
    We’re only a couple of weeks from the Western States Endurance Run, so we caught up with a pro for an inside look at strategizing for it! Riley Brady is a professional ultra trail runner for Nike Trail living and training in Boulder, CO. Jon chatted wi...
  73. Jun 4, 2025 Colleen Quigley is Building a New Kind of Olympic Development Team
    Athletes are more than their sport, so Colleen’s working to bring a holistic approach to team running. Colleen Quigley is an American middle-distance runner, Olympian, entrepreneur, mentor, National Champion, and lover of women's sports. From her high ...
  74. May 30, 2025 How to Enjoy the Whole Process of Long Distance Running with Makena Morley
    There are a million and one ways to train for running. But the best way? To Makena, it’s whatever gives you the most fun. Makena Morley is a long distance runner living in Bozeman, MT and running for ASICS. She graduated from University of Colorado in ...
  75. May 28, 2025 Q+A with Caitlyn Miller: Run Recovery, Business, and Race Day Prep (Live Recording at Fleet Feet in Boulder)
    We love in-person events. If you missed this one at Fleet Feet in Boulder in April 2025, you can catch up with this recording! Caitlyn Miller is a 26 year old business owner and marathon runner. Caitlyn’s business, Expntl Athletics, specializes in acti...
  76. May 23, 2025 Defying the Odds, One Marathon at a Time with Annie Kalter
    What does it mean to show up with joy even in the midst of the hardest seasons? Annie Kalter is a 15-time Boston Marathoner, a mom, a school culture professional, and a woman with an extraordinary story of resilience. After surviving a heart attack tha...
  77. May 16, 2025 Make Time for Triathlons and Ultramarathons Even with a Packed Life: Pro Runner Allison Baca
    Hoping to make time for your goals even when you have a million obligations to manage? Allison Baca is a professional trail runner for HOKA. She juggles parenting a 3-year-old and working full time in finance while squeezing in training to compete in b...
  78. May 9, 2025 A Shame-Free Look at Eating Disorders, Recovery, and Mental Health in Runners
    Trigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders. Athletes face a lot of mental and physical pressure around fueling, so we need to break taboos. Kate Ringwood is a licensed therapist that specializes in eating disorders in athletes. Kate's per...
  79. May 2, 2025 Blending Faith and Fitness after Sudden Cardiac Arrest with Dom Fusco
    This runner took a scary setback and turned it into a message of hope. Dom Fusco is a health and wellness creator, coach, endurance athlete, and community builder based in Austin, Texas. After surviving a sudden cardiac arrest in 2023, Dom made it his ...
  80. Apr 25, 2025 Designing the World’s First and Smartest Running Shoe: Avelo’s Founder Royi Metser
    Royi Metser is the founder and CEO of Avelo, the company behind the world's first smart running shoe. Running changed Royi’s life in 2021 after a blood test was the kick in the butt he needed to make a change. Three days later he signed up for his firs...
  81. Apr 18, 2025 How to Build Your Confidence and Self-Compassion for Running with Certified Mental Performance Consultant Neal Palles
    Want to build your mental strength and confidence before your next race? Neal Palles is an ultrarunning coach and a psychotherapist and Certified Mental Performance Consultant. Through his private practice, Colorado Psychotherapy and Sport Performance,...
  82. Apr 16, 2025 The Ultimate Guide to the Boston Marathon with George Woodward
    Boston is coming up next week, and to celebrate, we have a special bonus episode with you to give you the complete guide to the Boston Marathon experience with George Woodward. George Woodward is a father, data scientist, runner, and certified coach wh...
  83. Apr 11, 2025 The Realities of Balancing Parenthood, Entrepreneurship, and Running with Jenny Jurek
    Family life in an athletic family can be a balancing act. Jenny Jurek is an avid runner and adventure seeker sharing her passion of the outdoors with her two young children and husband, Scott Jurek. After twenty years designing sustainable outdoor appa...
  84. Apr 4, 2025 How Caitlyn Miller Went from Math Teacher to Runner and Owner of Expntl Athletics
    What does it take to build a passion-based activewear line? Caitlyn Miller is a 26 year old business owner and marathon runner. Caitlyn’s business, Expntl Athletics, specializes in activewear for distance runners. Listen to hear about: How social media...
  85. Mar 28, 2025 Lessons from Pro Golfer Scott Stallings on Training for the Boston Marathon
    Golfing might help your running more than you’d think. Scott Stallings is a 3x PGA Tour winner who earned the reputation as "The Fittest on Tour" due to his fitness-first lifestyle. In April, Scott will be participating in the 2025 Boston Marathon - hi...
  86. Mar 21, 2025 How an Elite Runner Manages Imposter Syndrome and Finds Joy in Training with Adam Vadeboncoeur
    Elite athletes deal with many of the same challenges that recreational runners do. Adam Vadeboncoeur’s been running for over 20 years but is now finding his stride in his mid 30’s. Over the past few years, he’s gained his first Team USA spot for 50km W...
  87. Mar 14, 2025 This Marathon’s Not Just a Race, But a Premier Experience: The Marathon Project with Ben Rosario
    The Marathon Project is back and bigger than ever. Ben Rosario spent two years as a member of the Hansons Brooks Distance Project, was the special events director for the GO! Saint Louis Marathon, founded the Northern Arizona Elite professional team, a...
  88. Mar 7, 2025 Cutting through the Noise in Sports Nutrition with Your Diet Sucks Hosts Kylee Van Horn and Zoë Rom
    In a world of diet culture, nutrition for running can feel complex and exhausting– but it shouldn’t be. Zoë Rom is a writer and journalist based in Carbondale, CO. Kylee Van Horn is the founder of sports nutrition business Flynutrition, which helps run...
  89. Feb 28, 2025 A More Affordable Way to Fuel Your Running and Endurance Adventures
    Fueling your sports can be a lot simpler than you may think. Aaron Gouw and Gabe Multer co-founded Carbs Fuel, an emerging brand in the endurance sports nutrition space. Carbs Fuel believes that fueling shouldn’t be reserved to the affluent minority. T...
  90. Feb 21, 2025 Set More Meaningful Goals for Yourself, Your Community, and the Planet with Coach Tucker Grose
    This chat with a coach will have you reworking your running goals to be even more impactful. Tucker Grose is an endurance athlete and coach who enjoys competing over a variety of distances and surfaces. In 2024 alone, he completed events from 800m on t...
  91. Feb 14, 2025 The Cost of Not Fueling Properly as an Endurance Athlete with Sports Dietitian Claire Shorenstein
    Runners tend to overcomplicate nutrition, so let’s talk about both mindset and science. Claire Shorenstein (MS, RD, CSSD) is a board-certified Sports Dietitian working with teenage and adult athletes from the recreational to elite level. Her virtual pr...
  92. Feb 7, 2025 How a Former Pro Runner Balances Passions to Be a Pro Dad with Adam Merry
    Want a realistic look at how parents can spend meaningful time with their kids while also working toward running goals? Adam Merry is a professional dad and former pro runner living in Belfast, Maine. He loves the process of self-discovery and improvem...
  93. Jan 31, 2025 A Real Look Behind the Scenes of Producing this Podcast with Emily Holland
    For The Long Run’s podcast consultant is here to pull back the veil on everything from production to brand partnerships! Emily Holland is the co-founder of Wild Poppy Creative Consulting, working with creators and small business owners to maximize thei...
  94. Jan 24, 2025 The Social Side of Running: How Community Events Fill a Need for Human Connection with Brunch Running’s Alexandra Weissner
    Ever thought about starting a run club or event of your own? Listen up! Alexandra Weissner is the co-founder of Brunch Running, a community-focused run club and event series based in Denver. With years of experience producing events like The bRUNch Run...
  95. Jan 17, 2025 How to Turn a Setback into Two Steps Forward with Pro Runner Fiona O’Keeffe
    How do you stay motivated after a big setback or injury? Fiona O'Keeffe is a professional runner with the PUMA Elite team based in North Carolina. After graduating from Stanford in 2020, she made the move to the East Coast and found success on the road...
  96. Jan 10, 2025 Tips for Downhill Running, Process Goals, and Long-Term Running Planning with Coach Ian Sharman
    Get tips from a coach who’s run over 250 marathons and ultras on 5 continents! Ian Sharman is the founder of Sharman Ultra Coaching, a team of elite coaches. He got a marathon PR of 2:21 at age 43, and a half marathon PR of 1:03 at age 44. He's won ove...
  97. Jan 3, 2025 What It Takes to Win Your Country’s First Olympic Medal with Julien Alfred
    This sprinter came from humble beginnings and is now one of the fastest people on Earth. Julien Alfred is a Saint Lucian sprinter and PUMA athlete who won the gold medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics 100-meter event, setting a new national record of 10.7...
  98. Dec 27, 2024 The Stories Shaping Running Culture with Like The Wind Magazine’s Simon Freeman
    Print media is still alive, and it’s shaping running culture, too. Simon Freeman is a runner and co-founder of Like the Wind magazine, an indie running publication telling stories that inspire, motivate and move runners. He and his wife Julie also co-f...
  99. Dec 20, 2024 This Athlete’s on a Mission to Simplify Endurance Nutrition: Laura Jorgensen of Fuel Goods
    Laura Jorgensen took a "short" break from her finance job that turned into a seven-year pro cycling career, earning over 50 podiums and a spot on the U.S. National Team. Along the way, she and her teammate-turned-cofounder Courteney Lowe built The Runn...
  100. Dec 13, 2024 How to Run For Joy and Not Ego with Writer Raz Rauf of Running Sucks
    Raz says that running sucks, but we should do it anyway. Raziq Rauf is an NCTJ-trained journalist (writer) and USATF-certified running coach (runner). Raz interviews interesting people from the running world, and writes about their impact on running cu...
  101. Dec 6, 2024 Failure Is Not Forever: Marion Jones' Pivot from Scandal to Finding Purpose
    The media often only shows one side of a story where the “fastest woman on the planet” has to return her Olympic medals. Marion Jones competed in track and field and became a household name in the early 2000’s, working with major brands and competing i...
  102. Nov 29, 2024 How to Improve Your Running Economy and Set Effective Goals with Applied Sport Scientist Jonah Rosner
    You could get an edge on your next running goals by learning a bit about running physiology. Jonah Rosner is an applied sport scientist and strength and running coach living in Brooklyn, NY. Jonah spent the past 7 years working with athletes and teams ...
  103. Nov 22, 2024 Eric Hinman on How to Design Perfect Days and Why Consistency Over Time Can Change Your Life
    Feeling stuck and hoping to have more perfect days in 2025? This one’s for you. Eric Hinman is a hybrid athlete, 5x Ironman, serial entrepreneur, and brand builder based in Denver. Eric believes in the long-term vision of the brands he partners with. H...
  104. Nov 15, 2024 Running Food That’s MadeGood: How People and Passion Blend to Create On-the-Go Fuel with Salma Fotovat
    What if your favorite running snack could also positively change the world? Salma Fotovat is a co-founder of Riverside Natural Foods, home to one of our favorite snack brands, MadeGood. Salma is passionate about where food comes from and leads the sour...
  105. Nov 8, 2024 How to Set Your Next Big, Hairy, Audacious Goal with Team RWB’s Mike “Sully” Sullivan
    What’s the big, scary goal that you’re going to choose for 2025? Mike "Sully" Sullivan is a retired Special Forces Colonel with 30 years of service in the U.S. Army, including six combat tours in Afghanistan and leadership roles in elite Special Operat...
  106. Nov 1, 2024 Dakotah Lindwurm on her Olympic Race, Training for the NYC Marathon, and Injury Prevention
    Dakotah Lindwurm is an Olympic Marathoner from Minnesota who runs for PUMA and Minnesota Distance Elite. She made the podium at the Olympic Trials, came in 12th in Paris 2024, and has a 2:24 marathon personal best. Listen to hear about: How Dakotah’s c...
  107. Oct 25, 2024 Boulderthon Expo Panel: How Pro Runners Face the Challenges and Welcome the Joys of Running
    Hear straight from pro runners on their biggest challenges and joys of the sport. Jon moderated this panel discussion at Boulderthon on September 28, 2024 with athletes Scott Jurek, Molly Seidel, Rory Linkletter, Maor Tiyouri, and Dakotah Lindwurm. Lis...
  108. Oct 18, 2024 The Limiting Factor is Your Own Mind: Jeremy Miller’s Journey in Running, Content Creation, and Entrepreneurship
    Are you one of those runners who started off absolutely hating the sport? Jeremy Miller is an athlete and content creator based in Austin, TX. He has completed several marathons and ultras with a 2:44 marathon personal best. Jeremy is also known for hi...
  109. Oct 11, 2024 How Olympic Medalist Molly Seidel Navigates Injury and Mental Health Struggles
    Olympic Marathoner Molly Seidel calls herself a “running nerd to the core,” but that doesn’t mean it’s all fun and games. Molly is an Olympic bronze medalist in the marathon who lives in Flagstaff, AZ. Listen to hear about: How injuries an (including e...
  110. Oct 4, 2024 How Jason Bahamundi Overcame Burnout and Disordered Eating to Build a Media Platform for Everyday Athletes
    Is building a media company a bigger test of endurance than a 250 mile race? Jason Bahamundi is an 8x Ironman and 8x 100 Mile finisher, plus a finisher of the inaugural Cocodona 250. But he thinks his biggest endurance feat so far is founding his sport...
  111. Sep 27, 2024 Why Teen Ultrarunner Sebastian Salsbury Wants to Break Records and Inspire Youth to Run
    At just 9 years old, Sebastian Salsbury ran his first ultramarathon race. He knew even then that he had to become one of the best in the sport someday. Now, Sebastian is an 18-year-old professional trail runner in Santa Barbara, CA who’s found a second...
  112. Sep 20, 2024 Why Athletes Should Get Vulnerable, Seek Discomfort, and Find Boredom with Dr. Lara Pence
    What sounds more challenging: Running a hard 10k, or sitting still for three days without exercise? Dr. Lara Pence is a licensed clinical psychologist working with elite and professional athletes. She helps them not only improve their performance in sp...
  113. Sep 13, 2024 Leadville 100: How Zoë Rom's Self-Compassion and Identity Shifts Led to a Running Breakthrough
    How does a runner go from self-described bench warmer to podium finisher at one of the most renowned 100 milers in the world? Zoë Rom is a writer and journalist based in Carbondale, CO. She’s the host and producer of The Trailhead Podcast and Your Diet...
  114. Sep 6, 2024 Leadville 100: How Mary Denholm Trained, Fueled, and Lived to Win the 2024 Race
    What does it take to win the Leadville Trail 100 Run during your first-ever year of competing on trail? Mary Denholm cracked the code after racing almost exclusively on roads from 2015-2024. During that time, she took her road marathon personal record ...
  115. Aug 30, 2024 Running for Change and Representation with Carolina Rubio-MacWright
    This episode is with Carolina Rubio-MacWright: mom and ultrarunner who recently completed the 2024 Western States 100 miler. She describes herself as a dreamer who is happier in the woods and passionate about building a better world than we have now. C...
  116. Aug 23, 2024 How Molly Hurford Balances Ultrarunning with a Busy Life
    This episode is with Molly Hurford, an extremely multifaceted human. Molly is a long-time sports journalist, author, the co-founder of the Consummate Athlete podcast with her husband, and most recently started her own publishing company “Strong Girl Pu...
  117. Aug 16, 2024 Running Across America + Building A Wellness Brand with Albie Masland
    This episode is with runner and entrepreneur Albie Masland. Albie is a husband, father and friend, a builder, dreamer, doer, entrepreneur and endurance athlete. A former college lacrosse player, Albie found distance running as an outlet for disappointm...
  118. Aug 9, 2024 Solving Common Runners’ Problems: Altitude, Anti-Inflammatories, Blisters and More! With Dr. Grant Lipman
    This episode is with Dr. Grant Lipman, founder of GOES Health, a wilderness medicine resource designed to democratize outdoor health through an app. Dr. Lipman is fascinated by how humans adapt and perform in extreme environments, including athletes at...
  119. Aug 2, 2024 Support Women’s Sports at the Olympics and Paralympics with Jamie Mittelman
    This episode is with sports fanatic and entrepreneur Jamie Mittelman. Jamie describes herself as a 36-year old from Boston who grew up obsessed with sports and decided to make a career out of it. She is a lifelong athlete who played soccer in college, ...
  120. Jul 26, 2024 Rory Linkletter: How an Olympic Runner Thinks About Training and Racing
    This episode is with Olympian and professional marathon runner Rory Linkletter. He is a father of two, avid sports fan, passionate runner, and a Christian. Rory is currently training for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, where he will represent Team Can...
  121. Jul 19, 2024 100 Marathons and Beyond + Running Shoe Innovation with Todd Falker
    This episode is with head of product at PUMA running Todd Falker. Todd describes himself as somebody who loves his family, and through overcoming his own challenges, is driven to make the most out of each day and help others do the same. Hailing from M...
  122. Jul 12, 2024 Laura Green on Running Hot Takes and Comedy
    This episode is with comedian and running public figure Laura Green. Laura describes herself as an idiot stumped on how to answer the first question: “Who is Laura Green”! Laura is someone who is trying to enjoy life the best way she can figure out. Cu...
  123. Jul 5, 2024 All Things Recovery: Nutrition, Training, and Strength
    This episode was recorded live at Fleet Feet in Boulder after the 2024 BolderBoulder 10km. Enjoy this Fleet Feet Recovery Panel with Dana Eshelman, Emma Stevenson, and Jason Fitzgerald, moderated by Jon Levitt, all about recovery from training, strengt...
  124. Jun 28, 2024 Why Sally McRae is Choosing Strong at Western States and Beyond
    This episode is with Sally McRae, otherwise known as the Yellow Runner. Sally is very busy! She is a mom of two, wife to Eddie McRae, business owner, friend to many, and host of the popular Choose Strong podcast. Sally is also a professional ultrarunne...
  125. Jun 26, 2024 BONUS: What Does Western States Mean to You?
    In this bonus episode, Jon speaks to a bunch of high profile and everyday athletes, as well as the wider community at the 2023 Western States Endurance Run (WSER). Everyone shares about what Western States mean to them. Interviewees include: Sally McRa...
  126. Jun 21, 2024 Running Your First 100 Mile Race at Western States with Chris Myers
    This episode is with Chris Myers all about his upcoming 100 mile debut at the Western States Endurance Run (WSER). More than an ultrarunner, Chris works as an artist by day, and is another new Boulder resident! Chris also describes himself as “just a l...
  127. Jun 19, 2024 BONUS: Cooling Strategies and Impact of Heat on Running with Dr. David Martin
    This bonus episode with Dr. David Martin is all about running in the heat and how to effectively cool yourself. Dr. David Martin is the chief scientist and director of performance at a startup called Apeiron Life. Dr. Martin formerly worked as a high p...
  128. Jun 14, 2024 Running on Empty: James Nance’s Journey Through RED-S and Recovery
    This episode is with James Nance. James is a runner, cyclist, partner, violinist, and data scientist by day, who sees himself as your everyday athlete in the running space. Through his own experiences with underfueling and disordered eating, James hope...
  129. Jun 7, 2024 Building Boulderthon: Phil Dumontet on Racing, Business, and the Running Community
    This episode is with Boulderthon founder and race director Phil Dumontet. Phil describes himself as a constant builder: a builder of fitness, businesses, and family. He is a husband and father of two, as well as a 17-time marathoner with a 2:42 PR, ext...
  130. May 31, 2024 The Intersection of Running, Entrepreneurship, and Judaism in 2024 with Erica Sara
    This episode is with Erica Sara. Erica is a jewelry designer, mom, runner, and human being just trying to make it in this insane world while staying somewhat sane! Erica is also a proud Jew who refuses to be silenced by antisemitism and acts of Jewish ...
  131. May 24, 2024 Missing Out On Running in The Olympics is Not A Failure with Jess McClain
    Jess is a lot of different things. Formerly known as Jess Tonn, Jess is now married, a new aunt, and calls Phoenix, AZ, home. She has been running long distances her whole life, and recently found a lot of success and confidence as a marathoner. Jess w...
  132. May 17, 2024 Setting Running World Records + Taking (ketone) Shots with Charlie Lawrence
    This episode of For The Long Run is with Charlie Lawrence. Charlie is a professional marathon and ultramarathon runner living life in Boulder, CO. He also holds the 50-mile World Record! After running for the Hansons-Brooks Distance Project in Michigan...
  133. May 10, 2024 Three Olympians on Marathoning, Mindset, and Running Longevity
    This episode of For The Long Run was recorded live at the 2024 Boston Marathon in conjunction with PUMA. The panel includes Olympians Bill Rodgers, Molly Seidel, Dakotah Lindwurm, and is hosted by Jon Levitt. The conversation is inspired by PUMA’s “see...
  134. May 3, 2024 How Corrine Malcolm is Championing Change in Trail Running
    This episode of For The Long Run is with Corrine Malcolm. Corrine is a lot of things, but predominantly a runner who loves really good crusty bread with a lot of butter! She is a dog lover, wife, professional trail runner, coach, podcaster, editor-in-c...
  135. Apr 26, 2024 How Nice Jewish Runners is Creating Community Through Running with Ezra Feig
    Ezra describes himself as a nice Jewish boy from New York. He’s been running for four and a half years, completing half and full marathons, and especially loves the social side of the sport. Ezra is the founder of Nice Jewish Runners: a social run club...
  136. Apr 19, 2024 How We Can All Go Further and Faster with Running Coach and Scientist, Dr. Megan Roche
    Dr. Megan Roche is back on the podcast by popular demand, to talk about all things running, coaching, science, and why a waffle cone is the secret to getting out of the pain cave! Megan is so many things, including one of the best athletes in the world...
  137. Apr 12, 2024 From Beginner To Running Ultras in 2 Years with Sara Hole
    This episode is with Bermuda-based ultra runner and coach Sara Hole. Despite being a newer runner, Sara recently finished her first ultra marathon, calling herself a “shot shooter” and crediting her coach Megan Roche and Team SWAP. While running is a r...
  138. Apr 10, 2024 Bonus Episode: Boston Marathon Running Dreams
    This special bonus episode was recorded live in Boston ahead of the 2023 marathon. Jon interviews a diverse range of recreational runners curious about their running dreams and goals for this year’s Boston Marathon and beyond. From finish lines to favo...
  139. Apr 5, 2024 Meb Keflezighi's 2024 Boston Marathon Comeback
    Meb comes from humble beginnings in Eritrea, where he was born in the middle of a war. His dad’s remarkable escape eventually brought Meb to the US where he learned English alongside how to run. Meb went on to represent Team USA in 4 Olympic Games, win...
  140. Mar 29, 2024 Amelia Boone is Finding Herself at 40 While Overcoming Injuries
    Back by popular request, Amelia Boone joins the podcast for her 4th appearance! Today, Amelia describes herself as an emo teenager trapped in a 40-year old’s body, and is totally cool with that! Beyond that, Amelia says she is finally becoming and maki...
  141. Mar 22, 2024 Tommie Runz is Running to Reduce Mental Health Stigma
    This episode is with runner, content creator, podcast and YouTube sensation Tommie Runz. As per his Instagram bio, Tommie is a black sober runner on a mission to make stuff happen for himself and other people. He’s become known for documenting his own ...
  142. Mar 15, 2024 How TrainingPeaks Co-Founder Dirk Friel Revolutionized Endurance Training
    This episode is with TrainingPeaks co-founder Dirk Friel. Dirk’s self identity has evolved through different phases of life. The first half of his life was spent chasing his dream as a professional cyclist all over the world; the second half has been s...
  143. Mar 15, 2024 Marquis Bowden: The Heart and Soul of the Running Community
    Marquis identifies as a simple person who loves to love on his people and be a bright light in his community. Humble to his core, Marquis lives his life with a smile on his face and others on his mind. After finishing his first marathon in 3:10, Marqui...
  144. Mar 8, 2024 Why Sabrina Little is Running For Curiosity Not A Sponsorship Contract
    Sabrina Little is an accomplished trail and ultra runner with 5 national titles. More than a runner, Sabrina is a wife, mom of two, philosophy professor, and a generally curious person. This episode really explores the why behind what keeps runners run...
  145. Mar 1, 2024 How To Embrace Cyclical Living to Be Your Best Self with Angie Marie
    This episode is with For The Long Run’s own social media mastermind Angie Marie. Angie describes herself as a long hike in a National Park with added glamorous sprinkles and confetti, and not a touch of boring! She is an endurance athlete, author, host...
  146. Feb 23, 2024 How Andrea Herbert Balances Motherhood, Running, and Entrepreneurship
    This episode is with the founder of Gold Ivy Health Co. Andrea Herbert. Andrea is a woman on a mission to share honestly what it’s like to be a woman, human, and mom, inspiring her kids and community to do more along the way. She is also the host of th...
  147. Feb 16, 2024 How Running and Sobriety Transformed Celeste Yvonne's Life
    This episode is with runner, writer, and sobriety advocate Celeste Yvonne. A mom of 2, Celeste is not afraid to share how her struggles as a new mom became the catalyst for redefining her relationship with alcohol, running, and her body. Celeste recent...
  148. Feb 9, 2024 How to Create a Blueprint for Sustainable Running Success with Dr. Allen Lim
    This episode is with Skratch Labs founder, coach, and exercise physiologist Dr. Allen Lim. In his mind, Allen is no different from most people: a complicated person with very simple needs. After a long career in the professional cycling industry, Allen...
  149. Feb 2, 2024 The Business of Running with Oiselle CEO Arielle Knutson
    This episode with Oiselle CEO Arielle Knutson is the final in a Oiselle-sponsored series leading up to the 2024 Marathon Olympic Trials. A wife, dog mom, and friend, Arielle juggles her corporate responsibilities -first as the long-time marketing manag...
  150. Jan 30, 2024 Bonus Episode: Marathon Trials Panel
    This bonus episode is all about the ups and downs of a running life, filled with actionable advice for every runner. Hosted by Jon Levitt, our guest panel includes Kara Goucher, Briana Boehmer, Noah Droddy, and Sara Vaughn. In this episode we talk abou...
  151. Jan 26, 2024 Why Rosa Moriello is Running the Olympic Trials for Charity
    A former Bostonian now living in Denver, Rosa Moriello is a multisport athlete who finds joy running on the roads and trails, climbing, and skiing. Set to compete in the upcoming 2024 Marathon Olympic Trials in Orlando, Florida, Rosa is one of America’...
  152. Jan 18, 2024 Underbirds Flying High: Elena Hayday on Overcoming Marathon Fears and Running for Community
    This episode with Elena Hayday is the fourth in a Oiselle-sponsored series with the Underbirds: a team of 5 female athletes being supported by Oiselle in the lead up to the 2024 Marathon Olympic Trials. More than a runner, Elena is a full-time research...
  153. Jan 12, 2024 David Roche: Reflections and Revelations from 300 Episodes
    This special 300th episode of the For The Long Run podcast is with coaching extraordinaire, and one half of the Some Work All Play (SWAP) power couple, David Roche. As well as being Jon’s coach of over 2000 days, David is the husband to SWAP co-coach M...
  154. Jan 4, 2024 Underbirds Flying High: How To Build Resilience For The Long Run with Carrie Verdon
    This episode with Carrie Verdon is the fourth in a Oiselle-sponsored series with the Underbirds: a team of 5 female athletes being supported by Oiselle in the lead up to the 2024 Marathon Olympic Trials. A proud Boulder-ite, Carrie is a sister, girlfri...
  155. Dec 29, 2023 Underbirds Flying High: Finding Community Through Running with Briana Boehmer
    This episode with Briana Boehmer is the third in a Oiselle-sponsored series with the Underbirds: a team of 5 female athletes being supported by Oiselle in the lead up to the 2024 Marathon Olympic Trials. More than an accomplished runner, Briana is a fr...
  156. Dec 22, 2023 Turning Passion into Profession: How Tony DiPasquale Went from Running Group Leader to Running Photographer
    This episode is with Tony DiPasquale: dog parent, ultra trail runner, lover of all things outdoors. An established content creator, photographer, and videographer, Tony took a leap of faith in pursuing his passion for his profession, hence why he is no...
  157. Dec 15, 2023 Running to Redemption: Ken Rideout's Unconventional Marathon Mastery
    This episode is with Ken Rideout, one of the fastest masters marathoners in the World, father of 4, financier, and much more. His accomplishments have not come easy, and Ken is the first to point out his losses along the way, including struggles with m...
  158. Dec 8, 2023 Grayson Murphy's Pursuit of Health + Happiness in Running
    Grayson Murphy is a 2x World Champion and hybrid athlete, competing at the elite level of track, road, and trail running. Much more than a fast runner, Grayson is the founder and CEO of RG Training Logs, all-around kind person and spreader of joy, even...
  159. Dec 1, 2023 Chasing Moments Over Miles: Lucy Bartholomew on Running and Life
    Professional trail runner, Ironman triathlete, and multifaceted human Lucy Bartholomew joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation about her past, present, and future in endurance sports, and its intersection with community, family, and much more. M...
  160. Nov 24, 2023 Underbirds Flying High: Ari Hendrix on Racing, Running, Representation, and Resilience
    This episode with Ari Hendrix is the second in a Oiselle-sponsored series with the Underbirds: a team of 5 female athletes being supported by Oiselle in the lead up to the 2024 Marathon Olympic Trials. Ari qualified for the trials with a 2:35 PR, makin...
  161. Nov 17, 2023 Beyond the Clock: Redefining Success in Running with Candice Peak
    This episode, with Candice Peak, dives deep into the impact of different goals, data metrics, mindsets, and community on our relationship with running. Candice is a Boston-based fitness instructor, runner, and passionate dog mom, who works 9-to-5 in co...
  162. Nov 10, 2023 Running and Resilience in the Face of Adversity: Maor Tiyouri's Story
    At the time of release, November 2023, Israel, Maor’s homeland, is at war with Hamas. Maor Tiyouri, a proud Israeli and Olympian living in Boulder, moved to the US to pursue her running dreams and is currently hoping to qualify for the 2024 Olympic Gam...
  163. Nov 3, 2023 Challenges and Transformations in the Running Industry with Christina Henderson
    Today, Jon speaks with The Running Event (TRE) Event Director, Christina Henderson. A multi-decade long love affair with running, dating back to elementary school laps, have molded Christina into the person she is today. Sister, daughter, partner, and ...
  164. Oct 27, 2023 Underbirds Flying High: Molly Bookmyer's Journey to Running the Marathon Olympic Trials
    This episode with Molly Bookmyer is the first in a Oiselle-sponsored series with the Underbirds: a team of 5 female athletes being supported by Oiselle in the lead up to the 2024 Marathon Olympic Trials. Molly is a runner based in Columbus, Ohio, wife ...
  165. Oct 20, 2023 Breaking Through: Running Coaching with Jon Levitt and TJ David
    This special episode is a coaching conversation between Jon and TJ David, elite trail runner and coach with Microcosm Coaching, a sponsor of the podcast. Jon and TJ unpack Jon’s recent breakthrough ultra race, highlighting the strategies which set Jon ...
  166. Oct 13, 2023 Joe Corcione's Path to Sobriety, Running Community, and Ultrarunning Success
    This episode is with ultrarunner and host of the popular Everyday Ultra podcast, Joe Corcione. Deeply passionate about finding fulfillment, Joe uses his actions and words to show people that no matter who they are today, they can become whoever they wa...
  167. Oct 6, 2023 Finding Strength in Struggles: Bailey Kowalczyk's Story of Mental Health and Running
    Bailey describes herself as a dedicated friend and dog mom, runner and science nerd. Born into a running family, the sport is in Bailey’s DNA, and today she competes as a professional trail runner for Nike. Bailey opens up about struggles with an eatin...
  168. Sep 29, 2023 Fueling Endurance Excellence: Insights from the Elite Sports World with Jessica Isaacs, RD
    Jessica is a Registered Dietitian working with a variety of different sports, athletes, and elite teams performing at the highest level. Her passion for nutrition and performance came out of her personal struggles with food and body image. Jessica’s pr...
  169. Sep 15, 2023 Pushing Boundaries and Finding Community in Running with Elliott Beach
    This episode of For The Long Run is with Elliott Beach. Husband, dog dad, and avid middle-to-back of the pack hobby jogger, Elliot’s transformation from pandemic-onset runner to ultramarathoner is both remarkable and relatable. Motivated by gratitude, ...
  170. Sep 8, 2023 282. Tina Muir & Zoë Rom: Running for Life, Community, and Planet
    Two of the busiest and most multifaceted human beings, Tina Muir and Zoë Rom, recently published a book they wrote together: “Becoming a Sustainable Runner: A Guide to Running for Life, Community, and Planet”. Tina, founder and CEO of Running for Real,...
  171. Sep 1, 2023 281. Alexi Pappas' Leadville 100 Adventure: Defying Limits As An Olympian Turned Ultramarathoner
    Olympian and professional runner, award-winning writer and filmmaker, Alexi Pappas is not afraid to take on new challenges and test her limits. In this episode of the For The Long Run Podcast, Alexi recaps her experience completing the historic Leadvil...
  172. Aug 25, 2023 280. Running Against the Odds: Kevin Cekanor's Triumph over Mental + Physical Limitations
    This episode of the For The Long Run Podcast is Kevin Cekanor, a 4 ft 5 photographer and avid runner. Born with achondroplasia dwarfism, he has defied limitations and turned adversity into a powerful force for transformation. Kevin shares his remarkabl...
  173. Aug 18, 2023 279. How Ultrarunner Don Reichelt Fell In Love With The Process
    This episode of the For The Long Run Podcast is with professional ultrarunner and full-time employee at Oura Ring, Don Reichelt. Passionate about being outside and connecting with people, Don uses running as the vehicle for connection and storytelling....
  174. Aug 11, 2023 278. Uniting Runners, Building Community: David Lam's Path to Western States
    This episode of the For The Long Run Podcast was recorded 1 week ahead of 2023 Western States Endurance Run with ultrarunner and Western States debutant, David Lam. More than a runner, David, fondly referred to as the “Mayor of San Francisco”, is heavi...
  175. Aug 4, 2023 277. Adrian MacDonald: Leadville 100 Changed My Life
    Two-time Leadville 100 champion, Adrian MacDonald, describes himself as a lifelong runner. He is on a mission to help share his love of running with others and create more lifelong athletes by coaching high schoolers and serving on the board of the For...
  176. Jul 28, 2023 276. Rediscovering Joy and Passion Beyond the Pace with Lauren LaPierre
    Former NCAA Division I runner and current mastermind behind The Personalized Running Doc, Lauren describes herself as very passionate, driven, resilient, and loyal. Having logged thousands of miles, from high school and college track and cross country,...
  177. Jul 21, 2023 275. Running with Purpose: How Steve Mura's Passion for Athletics Transformed Lives
    Steve Mura is a father of two, husband, amateur runner and coach with New York Road Runners. Recently, Steve became a kidney donor, quite literally giving his neighbor a new lease of life! He is using his experience as a living organ donor to raise awa...
  178. Jul 14, 2023 274. Trail Running and Nordic Skiing: A High-Performance Balancing Act with Sam Hendry
    Sam Hendry is a trail runner, Nordic skier, and new member of The Trail Team. He grew up in Canada’s Rocky Mountains and is now living in Salt Lake City while he skies for the University of Utah. We talk about balancing high performance in skiing and r...
  179. Jul 7, 2023 273. How Entrepreneurial Thinking Fuels Athletic Success with Kelly Vaughn
    A popular Twitter follow and successful entrepreneur, Kelly Vaughn is no stranger to putting herself out there and taking chances. Having recently stepped into the world of running, Kelly considers herself a “baby runner” who just passed the “everythin...
  180. Jun 30, 2023 272. The Trail Chronicles: Owen Rachampbell's Quest for Endurance
    Darn Tough has become a regular sponsor of the For The Long Run podcast, and today we are lucky to be joined by one member of the team, Owen Rachampbell. Born and raised in the sock capital of the world, Vermont, Owen has worked at Darn Tough Vermont S...
  181. Jun 23, 2023 271. Mastering Crewing and Pacing for Ultrarunning Adventures with Amelia Boone & Alex Hildebrandt
    While we are releasing this episode ahead of the 2023 Western States Endurance Run, this talk on all things crewing and pacing is truly evergreen. This is a double-header episode hearing from two experienced pacers and crew members: Amelia Boone and Al...
  182. Jun 16, 2023 270. Unleashing the Next Generation: Meg Morgan's Western States Debut and Beyond
    The 2023 Western States Endurance Run, the World’s oldest 100-mile race, takes place in just a few weeks, and this episode is with Western States debutant Meg Morgan. Aged 25, she is one of the youngest athletes in the field; a lifelong runner who ran ...
  183. Jun 9, 2023 269. Hayden Hawks on Faith, Family, and Pursuing Excellence at Western States
    The 2023 Western States Endurance Run, the World’s oldest 100-mile race, takes place in just a few weeks, and this episode is with one of the top contenders, Hayden Hawks. Having previously finished 2nd at Western States, we hear how Hayden is approach...
  184. Jun 2, 2023 268. Running Beyond Stereotypes: Empowering Beginner Runners with Martinus Evans
    So you want to be a runner but don’t think you fit the mold? Curious about the sport but not sure where to start, confused by all the jargon like “fartlek”, “BQ”, “cadence”, and more? Well this episode with Martinus Evans is step one! Martinus describe...
  185. May 26, 2023 267. Brian Schroy: Uniting Boulder's Runners with Weekly Soft Hour
    Meet Brian Schroy, the inspiring runner who has mastered the art of building a supportive community for fellow athletes in Boulder, Colorado. With a background in snowboarding, Brian discovered his passion for running in his late twenties and has been ...
  186. May 19, 2023 266. TJ David on Coaching, Endurance, and Self-Discovery
    Are you tired of pushing yourself to the limit and still not seeing the results you want in your sport? Have you been told to simply develop a mindful and healthier relationship with your sport without any real guidance on how to do so? It's time to br...
  187. May 12, 2023 265. Stephen Lease: Living The Goodr Life
    Do you want to achieve growth and success as an entrepreneur by embracing failure? Stephen Lease, Goodr CEO, has the solution to help you achieve that goal. Learn how to transform setbacks into opportunities and pave the way for progress and triumph. I...
  188. May 5, 2023 264. Jason Fitzgerald: Changing Relationships on the Run + Beyond
    Jason is a lifelong runner grappling with a changing athletic identity. He is a father of three, huge running nerd, and host of the Strength Running podcast. In this episode we talk about: -Strength Running and hosting a podcast -brand partnerships -lo...
  189. Apr 28, 2023 263. Dani Aravich: Fighting For Inclusivity in Sport
    Dani is a former NCAA Division I cross country runner who was born missing her left hand and now competes on the US cross country ski team. Dani is an advocate for women and disabled athletes in sport, inclusivity, and much more. In this episode we tal...
  190. Apr 21, 2023 262. Puma Pro Panel Live at the Boston Marathon
    This episode is a live recording of the Puma Professional Athlete Panel recorded ahead of the 2023 Boston Marathon. Jon sits down with Puma-sponsored runners Sara Vaughn, Dakotah Lindwurm, Annie Frisbie, Hendrik Pfeiffer, and Edna Kiplagat before they ...
  191. Apr 17, 2023 Boston Marathon Dreams Bonus Episode!
    This special bonus episode was recorded live in Boston ahead of the 2023 Boston Marathon. Jon interviews a diverse range of runners curious about their running dreams and goals for this year’s Boston Marathon and beyond. From finish lines to favorable ...
  192. Apr 13, 2023 261. Sara Vaughn: Back for more at the Boston Marathon
    Sara is a mom of four and wife to Brent, who is also her coach. She is a full time realtor based in Boulder, and also a Puma-sponsored professional runner. In this episode we talk about: -Sara’s build up to the 2023 Boston Marathon -the Boston Marathon...
  193. Apr 7, 2023 Olympian Dakotah Lindwurm: Running 26.2 Miles and Smiles
    Dakotah is a born and raised Minnesotan with a multi sport background. She graduated from a small Division II school with an Olympic dream that she’s now pursuing as a Puma-sponsored professional runner, alongside working as a paralegal. In this episod...
  194. Mar 31, 2023 259. Wookie Kim: Trails, Trauma, and Transitions
    Wookie is a husband and civil rights lawyer living in Hawaii, who also loves running trails. In this episode we talk about: -exploring the world through running -Wookie’s near death experience trail running -pushing too far and reaching your absolute p...
  195. Mar 24, 2023 258. Sara Hayes: Falling In + Out Of Love With Running
    Sara is a lifelong runner with a diverse range of running experiences. She is currently leaning into intuitive movement and embracing how running changes with different seasons of life. In this episode we talk about: -running through different seasons ...
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