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
94: Peter Bromka: Running it Back
Peter Bromka comes back for round two! Peter’s a runner, writer, dad and husband from Portland, Oregon.
In this episode, we talked about:
-his return to the podcast
-why he’s the most referenced man …
93. Lex Gillette: "Challenges help us grow and ascend" 🚀
Lex Gillette is an athlete, a Paralympian, world record holder, speaker and person who loves life at the end of the day.
In this episode we discussed:
-being a Paralympian and losing his eyesight at …
92. Alexi Pappas: Be a Bravey
91. Jacky Hunt-Broersma: The limit does not exist
Jacky Hunt-Broersma is an amputee, cancer survivor and Ultrarunner who has been running for the last four years, living in Cary, North Carolina, though she’s originally from South Africa.
In this con…
90. Laura Cortez: Grace and Space
This conversation is with Laura Cortez, a dog mom, intersectional environmentalist and runner living in Denver, Colorado.
In this episode, we talked about:
-Progression to running (and winning!) 50k’…
89. Allison Cleaver: "Stay patient"
88. Heather Caplan: RD Real Talk x FTLR 🎙️
This episode is with Heather Caplan, a mom of two, a dietitian, runner and human who is interested in having good conversations with other humans. In this episode we talked about: -getting into dista…
87. Wilfredo Benitez: "Doing my best to help others be their best"
This episode is with Wilfredo Benitez, of Portland, OR. Will is a self described passionate guy trying to do his best at helping others do their best. Will works with some of the top trail and ultra …
86. Alan Scherer: “You are always enough”
85. Kamilah Journet: Most things worth fighting for are uncomfortable
This episode is with Kamilah Journet.
Kamilah is an observer, runner and marketer in the outdoor industry.
In this episode we talked about:
-diversity in the running world
-setting boundaries with WF…
84. Coree Woltering: Be the Light ☀️🌈
83. Adam Merry: from 13.1 to 50k and beyond! 📈
82. Kelsey Bruce: Let's taco bout tacos (and running)
This episode is with Kelsey Bruce, an assistant coach at Dallas Baptist University and elite marathoner.
In this episode we talked about:
-her first run, a mile down the road as a three year old
-Let…
81. Erin Fredrickson: “It’s fun because it’s hard”
This episode is with Erin Fredrickson. Erin’s a DO, MPH, and Raleigh Distance Project alumni (and co-founder), now living in Seattle, WA.
In this episode, we talked about:
-identity as a runner and m…
80. Ellie Pell: Dedication + Time + Health = Progress
This episode is with Ellie Pell, a runner and cafe manager in Ithaca, NY.
This episode was recorded at the end of March 2020.
In this episode we talked about:
-a balanced approach to training leading…
79. Mary Johnson: "You don't have to work out, you choose to"
This episode is with Mary Johnson. Mary is a running coach, business owner, athlete, mom, insane. Her words.
In this episode, we talked about:
-Running for the joy of it
-Lift Run Perform
-a breaking…
78. Emma Spencer: Growth through challenges and competition
This episode is with Emma Spencer, a runner and software engineer who lives in Durham, North Carolina.
This episode was recorded on May 29th, the fourth day of protesting in Minneapolis after George …
77. Rochelle Basil: The silos will be chockablock!
This episode is with Rochelle Basil, a runner, coach and wife living in Boulder, Colorado, though she’s originally from New Zealand!
In this episode we talked about:
-pivots in life
-starting running…
76. Scott Fauble: Remember to have FUN
This episode is with Scott Fauble, a professional runner in Flagstaff Arizona who trains with Hoka One One Northern Arizona Elite.
In this episode, we talked about:
-how he and the team is handling …
75. Becki Spellman: "We get to do this"
This episode is with Becki Spellman, an elite runner, mom, wife and coach.
In this episode we talked about:
-running with gratitude
-competing in four Olympic Marathon Trials
-what Atlanta 2020 was l…