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For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running

 Jonathan Levitt

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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34. Kara Goucher: An Olympian Tackling New Adventures

34. Kara Goucher: An Olympian Tackling New Adventures

This week's guest is Kara Goucher. Kara is an Olympian, a mom, wife, and fighter for clean sport. She’s also a new trail runner!

In this episode, we talked about:

-her adventures in trail running

-wh…

01:05:21  |   Fri 27 Sep 2019
33. Reed Fischer: Tinman Elite and Marvel Comics

33. Reed Fischer: Tinman Elite and Marvel Comics

This week's guest is Reed Fischer.

Reed runs for Tinman Elite in Boulder, CO. In this episode, we talked about:

-how Tinman got started

-how they approach training and connecting with fans

-sponsorsh…

00:47:25  |   Fri 13 Sep 2019
32. Hayden Hawks: Running on Faith

32. Hayden Hawks: Running on Faith

This week's episode is with Hayden Hawks. 

Hayden is a professional trail runner, husband, father, and coach. 

In this episode, we talked about: 

-what gets him really excited in life and sport

-West…

00:49:07  |   Fri 06 Sep 2019
31. Brad Lindeberg: Running on Dad Jokes

31. Brad Lindeberg: Running on Dad Jokes

This week's guest is Brad Lindeberg, or as I like to call him, Dad Joke Brad. Brad is a hard working amateur runner, and in this episode we talked about: -Dad Jokes -what got Brad into running -what …
00:54:49  |   Fri 30 Aug 2019
30. Shalaya Kipp: Running on Science 🤓

30. Shalaya Kipp: Running on Science 🤓

This week's episode is with Shalaya Kipp. Shalaya is a runner, scientist, PhD student, and Olympian.

In this week's episode, we went deep down the running nerd rabbit hole. We talked about:

-the Nike…

00:45:26  |   Fri 23 Aug 2019
29. Reid Buchanan: sharing the road towards excellence

29. Reid Buchanan: sharing the road towards excellence

This week's episode is with pro runner Reid Buchanan. Reid runs for On, and lives in Mammoth Lakes, California. He's one of my favorite athletes to follow because of his no-BS approach to training, s…
00:46:43  |   Fri 16 Aug 2019
28. Dorothy Beal: Marathons and Mileposts

28. Dorothy Beal: Marathons and Mileposts

This week's episode is with Dorothy Beal, founder of @mileposts and #irunthisbody. In this episode, we talked about: -listening to your body... and what that really means -why Dorothy loves racing ma…
00:50:26  |   Fri 09 Aug 2019
27. Cat Bradley: from DFL to winning Western States

27. Cat Bradley: from DFL to winning Western States

This week's guest is Cat Bradley. Cat's a pro trail runner for Salomon living in Colorado. In this episode, we talked about: -her love for 100 milers -what she's scared of -how she practices gratitud…
00:51:56  |   Fri 02 Aug 2019
26. Neely Spence Gracey: life on the run in Colorado

26. Neely Spence Gracey: life on the run in Colorado

This week's guest is Neely Spence Gracey. Neely is a professional marathoner for Adidas, and we covered a wide variety of topics in this episode including: -balance -mental training and coming back f…
00:53:50  |   Fri 26 Jul 2019
25. Paddy O'Leary: running meets science meets community

25. Paddy O'Leary: running meets science meets community

This week's episode is with Paddy O'Leary. Paddy is an ultra runner from Ireland, living in San Francisco. In this episode, we talked about: -Getting into running -His experience leading and particip…
00:44:20  |   Fri 19 Jul 2019
24. Mike Wardian: truly loving the process

24. Mike Wardian: truly loving the process

In this week's episode, Mike Wardian talks all about: -what it's like to race every weekend -some of the amazing adventures he's been on -what balance means to him -what scares him -what keeps him mo…
00:54:25  |   Fri 12 Jul 2019
23. Anna Mae Flynn: Making hard decisions and focusing on longevity in sport

23. Anna Mae Flynn: Making hard decisions and focusing on longevity in sport

Anna Mae Flynn and I sat down in Tahoe the week of Western States to talk about her DNS and what she and others can and should learn from it. In this episode we covered: -Longevity vs chasing short t…
00:48:23  |   Fri 05 Jul 2019
22. The Mocko Show X For The Long Run

22. The Mocko Show X For The Long Run

This week’s guest is Chris Mocko. 

Chris is a trail runner, ultra marathoner, and long distance specialist who is currently training for the Western States 100 Miler at the end of June. 

We talked ab…

00:47:36  |   Thu 27 Jun 2019
21. Matt Daniels: From Sub-4 Miler to Western States 100

21. Matt Daniels: From Sub-4 Miler to Western States 100

This week’s guest is Matt Daniels. 

Matt is a trail and ultra runner, as well as a coach. Matt has run a sub 4 minute mile, and this summer he’s taking on the hundred mile distance for the first time…

00:41:19  |   Fri 21 Jun 2019
20. Corrine Malcolm: Science Meets Ultrarunning

20. Corrine Malcolm: Science Meets Ultrarunning

This week’s guest is Corrine Malcolm. Corrine is an ultra runner, coach, writer and scientist with a degree in Health and Human Performance, living in San Francisco, California.  We sat down to chat …
00:41:37  |   Fri 14 Jun 2019
19. Kyle Robidoux: the first visually impaired runner racing Western States

19. Kyle Robidoux: the first visually impaired runner racing Western States

This week’s guest is Kyle Robidoux. Kyle is an avid skier, runner, local beer enthusiast, and non-profit manager who has worked tirelessly to ensure that he is not defined by the boundaries that othe…
00:44:02  |   Fri 07 Jun 2019
18. Sally McRae: Community and Connection

18. Sally McRae: Community and Connection

This week’s guest is Sally McRae.

Sally is a pro trail runner, mother, wife, coach, speaker and world traveler. 

Sally uses her platform as a pro athlete to connect with people all across the world, …

00:49:40  |   Fri 31 May 2019
17. Teri of A Foodie Stays Fit

17. Teri of A Foodie Stays Fit

This week’s guest is Teri of a Foodie Stays Fit, which is her blog all about food and fitness. Teri was born and raised in Utah and now lives in North Carolina. She's run a handful of marathons, and …
00:44:55  |   Fri 24 May 2019
16. David Roche and I talk training, life, puppies and capturing unicorns

16. David Roche and I talk training, life, puppies and capturing unicorns

I sat down with my coach to talk about our progress over the last year and what led into the Providence Marathon breakthrough, a race that we decided on only about 8 weeks out. We covered the idea th…
01:05:50  |   Sat 18 May 2019
15. Tim Ritchie: A Little Real Talk

15. Tim Ritchie: A Little Real Talk

Tim and I spoke before the Boston Marathon, a race that he grew up watching as an athlete and coach at Boston College, which is right after Heartbreak Hill. In the interview which took place on the F…
00:38:13  |   Fri 17 May 2019
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