For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running
Exploring the why behind what keeps runners running long, strong, and motivated. Running is a sport that has the power to unite us all and we are here to share conversations about how running has shaped the lives of people within our community, as well as how running has created community in itself.
From pro runners and Olympians to ultramarathoners running their first big race to business owners who use running to improve their entrepreneurial journey, we believe in creating community and expanding the running world for all.
Hosted by running enthusiast, Jonathan Levitt.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 52 minutes
- Episodes
- 394
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
214. Sandy Crittenden: Going Solar and Finding Work-Life Balance
213. Justin Grunewald: Everyone Deserves a Spotlight and a Support System
212. Bertrand Newson: Coaching with Happiness
211. Live at the Boston Marathon: Cultivating Communities and Belonging
210. Bret Biggart: Having a Positive Impact on the Earth
Bret is the founder and CEO of Freedom Solar Power passionate about being a guy of service to his family and communities in recovery and sport.
In this episode we talk about:
-the intersection of ath…
209. Sara Vaughn: Family Comes First
Sara Vaughn is a mom of four, wife, realtor and runner.
In this episode we talk about:
-balancing many different hats
-being more than just a runner
-bringing the family along through different seaso…
208. Andrew Simmons: Success Has A Lot Of Flavors
Andrew Simmons is a runner and run coach who finds joy on the run himself alongside his own athletes.
In this episode we talk about:
-Endeavorun and the running community
-from wrestling to triathlo…
Tyler Andrews: Rediscovering Motivation and Happiness on the Run
Tyler is an endurance athlete, runner and mountain climber, who has been pushing his limits since he was a teenager, and is now living at altitude in Ecuador.
In this episode we talk about:
-motivat…
206. Katie Arnold: Exploring How To Be More Present
Katie is a writer, runner, mother, human, aspiring zen student, mountain lover, wanderer and seeker, in an order that changes with the day.
In this episode we talk about:
-using writing and storytell…
205. Emily Abbate: Hurdles and Stories of Growth
Emily Abbate is a wellness coach, podcaster and freelance journalist living in New York on a mission to help others live happier and healthier lives for themselves.
In this episode we talk about:
-be…
204. Will Bodewes: Choosing to Endure and Chasing Limits
Will Bodewes is a generalist with a wealth of experience despite being only 24. Will was a Division 1 cross country skier before starting his own business, and he continues to explore his limits in…
203. Holly Proulx: Exploring Limits with Curiosity
Holly Proulx is a super curious, adventurous learner who is between being a student and full-time worker. She highly driven, motivated and enjoys running.
In this episode we talk about:
-the interse…
202. Roberta Groner: From High School Miler to Masters Marathoner (and beyond!)
Roberta Groner is a mother, nurse, and runner who loves to challenge herself in all aspects of life.
In this episode we talk about:
-getting into running for the challenges and friendships
-shifting…
201. Henry Howard: finding trail and ultra running as a master's athlete
Henry Howard is a father, husband, runner, professional editor and writer, and running coach.
In this episode we talk about:
-getting into running in his 40s
-from struggling to run 1 mile to finis…
200. David Roche: Reflecting on 200 episodes and more
Back by popular demand, we celebrate Episode 200 with multiple time repeat guest, David Roche!
David is a running coach, life-confidant, mentor and general tailwind for a bunch of people.
In this e…
199. Kelly Roberts: Building Community and Ditching Diet Culture
Courtney Frerichs: Mental Growth leads to Physical Growth
Courtney Frerichs is a perfectionist by nature, a professional runner for Nike Bowerman Track Club and Olympic silver medallist in the steeplechase.
In this episode we talk about:
-running for somet…
Dean Karnazes: Lessons Learned from 30 Years of Trail Running
Dean Karnazes is a lifelong runner, author and explorer of all 7 continents.
In this episode we talk about:
-running through all different life stages
-running being fate
-magic in misery and strug…
196. Jimmy Picard: Getting back to healthy training
Jimmy Picard is a husband and new father, PT, coach and runner.
In this episode we talk about:
-committing to running in high school
-the D1 collegiate running experience
-running hard every day v…
195. Eric Esposito: Understanding, Empathy, and Community
Eric is a former architect and current triathlete, in recovery from a traumatic brain injury.
In this episode we talk about:
-falling in love with triathlon
-his career ending cycling accident
-men…