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For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running - Podcast

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.

Running Sports
Update frequency
every 6 days
Average duration
52 minutes
Episodes
394
Years Active
2019 - 2025
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154. Ali Feller: Ali on the Long Run

154. Ali Feller: Ali on the Long Run

Ali Feller is the host of the Ali on the Run Show, a freelance writer and editor, a mom, wife, and someone who is really just excited about life.

In this episode, we talked about:

-Ali’s first few ru…

00:50:38  |   Tue 06 Apr 2021
153. Joe Holder: Fall In Love With Your Idiosyncrasies

153. Joe Holder: Fall In Love With Your Idiosyncrasies

Joe Holder is the founder of The Ocho System, a Nike Master Trainer, run coach, consultant and writer, out here trying to use his skill set to apply it to as many places as possible.

In this episode …

00:59:24  |   Fri 02 Apr 2021
152. Marni Salup: Marni on the Move

152. Marni Salup: Marni on the Move

Marni Salup is a wellness minded athlete, yogi and entrepreneur. She’s also an explorer, adventurer and has a curiosity and passion for life. 

In this episode, we talked about:

-her own podcast, Marn…

00:51:52  |   Tue 30 Mar 2021
151. Natalie Mitchell: Nat Runs Far

151. Natalie Mitchell: Nat Runs Far

Natalie Mitchell is a mom of three, a runner who truly loves the sport, a wife, podcast host and a person who just really loves this life.

In this episode we talked about: 

-getting into running

-how…

00:56:14  |   Sat 27 Mar 2021
150. Tansey Lystad: We can do hard things

150. Tansey Lystad: We can do hard things

Tansey Lystad is a runner, part of Tracksmith’s amateur program and runs for Boulder Underground, a semi professional sunrise and sunset chaser, high school science teacher, dad joke connoisseur, and…

01:05:21  |   Sun 21 Mar 2021
149. Sabrina de la Cruz: Growth and diversity in elite running

149. Sabrina de la Cruz: Growth and diversity in elite running

Sabrina de la Cruz is a kind, passionate, hard working woman whose commitment is to help others and also strive for greatness as a professional runner.

In this episode we talked about:

-her growth as…

00:51:47  |   Mon 15 Mar 2021
148. Ashley Brasovan: More buckets of happiness than just running

148. Ashley Brasovan: More buckets of happiness than just running

Ashley Brasovan is a runner, friend, community member, and an environmentalist focused on climate change.

In this episode, we talked about:

-Struggling to define herself as a runner post collegiately

00:55:02  |   Tue 09 Mar 2021
147. Rajpaul Pannu: A byproduct of consistency

147. Rajpaul Pannu: A byproduct of consistency

Rajpaul Pannu is a first generation Indian American, born in Los Angeles County. He’s a runner that’s just trying to get it all together in this day and age (aren’t we all?!).

In this episode we talk…

00:51:03  |   Fri 05 Mar 2021
146. Emily Infeld:

146. Emily Infeld: "We all have struggles and that's ok"

Emily Infeld is a cat mom, a runner, foodie, and a passionate person who loves to laugh. She also runs professionally for the Bowerman Track Club.

In this episode we talked about:

-getting into runni…

00:57:41  |   Mon 01 Mar 2021
145. Karis Jochen:

145. Karis Jochen: "What's Your Passion?"

Karis Jochen is a runner and grad student getting her masters in data analytics, and in “the soul” she is a lifelong learner and pursuer of all passions.  

In this episode, we talked about: 

-her sta…

00:51:24  |   Tue 23 Feb 2021
144. Brianna Sacks: Ultra running and ultra reporting

144. Brianna Sacks: Ultra running and ultra reporting

Brianna Sacks is a runner and journalist for BuzzFeed living in Denver, Colorado.

In this episode we talked about:

-her reporting at BuzzFeed

-some of the national events she’s covered in the last ye…

00:59:22  |   Sat 20 Feb 2021
143. Chris Chavez: Goal chasing and storytelling

143. Chris Chavez: Goal chasing and storytelling

Chris Chavez is a writer for Sports Illustrated, a runner, and founder of Citius Mag.


In this episode, we talked about: 

-podcasting

-his journey into journalism

-running for the Brooklyn Track Club

01:03:23  |   Wed 17 Feb 2021
142. Mikel Haggadone: How running intertwines with life

142. Mikel Haggadone: How running intertwines with life

Mikel Haggadone is a runner, scientist (and immunologist), and one of the most positive voices out there in the running world. 


In this episode, we talked about:

-how running intertwines with life

-…

00:49:44  |   Fri 12 Feb 2021
141. Dr Kirstin Lauritzen: High performance insights for all

141. Dr Kirstin Lauritzen: High performance insights for all

Dr Kirstin Lauritzen is a chiropractor and human nutrition expert living in Portland, Oregon predominantly working with athletes.


In this episode, we talked about:

-her educational background

-high …

01:00:08  |   Mon 08 Feb 2021
140. Caroline Burckle: For The Long [Swim]

140. Caroline Burckle: For The Long [Swim]

Caroline Burckle is an athlete who has swam at the Olympics, a mentor, and an ever changing and ever evolving human with about 1,000 interests and things she wants to embark on in her life. In this o…
01:08:22  |   Wed 03 Feb 2021
139. Kay Martin: Need drives innovation

139. Kay Martin: Need drives innovation

Kay Martin is a runner and founder of BOCO Gear. She used to say she was a student of the industry and full of passion and all those other adjectives.

In this episode, we talked about:

-why she calle…

00:54:37  |   Fri 29 Jan 2021
138. Charlie Watson: Chasing Boston, from across the pond

138. Charlie Watson: Chasing Boston, from across the pond

Charlie Watson is a registered dietitian working in a hospital, a new dog owner, a runner, even though right now “I don’t really feel like one,” and world traveler.


In this episode we talked about:

00:51:26  |   Tue 26 Jan 2021
137. Lauren Paquette: A Very Fun Job

137. Lauren Paquette: A Very Fun Job

Lauren Paquette is a southerner, new Flagstaff resident and professional elite distance runner with NAZ Elite. 


In this episode, we talked about:

-her entry into running

-moving to a new city

-battl…

00:48:49  |   Fri 22 Jan 2021
136. Emma Kertesz: Mood Boards and Marathons

136. Emma Kertesz: Mood Boards and Marathons

Emma Kertez is a wearer of many hats as a runner, educational consultant, dog mom, seltzer connoisseur, and mood board curator.

In this episode, we talked about:

-training in Boulder

-her journey int…

01:01:58  |   Tue 19 Jan 2021
135. Nathan Riech: A Paralympian on a mission to grow the movement

135. Nathan Riech: A Paralympian on a mission to grow the movement

Nathan Riech is someone who really cares about the next generation. His relationship with running has evolved over the years, which we dove more into. He’s a Paralympic Athlete on a mission to help t…
00:51:07  |   Fri 15 Jan 2021
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