Run Farther & Faster — The Podcast with Coaches Lisa Levin and Julie Sapper
Coaches Lisa Levin and Julie Sapper provide tips and tricks for running farther, faster, and stronger. After running the Boston Marathon 32 times collectively, Julie and Lisa, along with weekly guests, provide advice for training and racing. While specific to Boston, this podcast is appropriate for runners of all levels and ages.
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 63 minutes
- Episodes
- 257
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Episode 216: Troubleshooting Summer Setbacks
We are excited to be back after a July break filled with racing, travel, and summer training. Speaking of which, we discuss in this episode how to overcome common summer setbacks to set yourself up f…
01:05:14 |
Fri 09 Aug 2024
Episode 215: Why, How, and When to Race a 5K during Marathon Training
So many marathoners hate the 5K distance—and for good reason—5Ks hurt! What if we told you, though, that 5Ks, especially during a marathon training cycle, can make you a better marathoner? In this ep…
00:46:46 |
Thu 11 Jul 2024
Episode 214: When Super Shoes Aren’t So Super-A Conversation with Dr. Jay Spector
We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Jay Spector, who shares why super shoes can sometimes lead to injury, along with form tips, and ways to avoid typical podiatric pitfalls. Dr. Spector has been practicin…
01:08:30 |
Fri 28 Jun 2024
Episode 213: Everything You Need to Know to Qualify for the Boston Marathon
In this episode, we did a deep dive into what, when, why, and how to qualify for the Boston Marathon. Questions? Reach out to us at [email protected]. Share this episode with anyon…
00:59:35 |
Fri 14 Jun 2024
Episode 212: Dr. Brad Serwer Talks Running and Heart Health
We are thrilled to welcome our longtime friend, Dr. Brad Serwer, an interventional cardiologist, who shares how and why all runners must pay attention to their heart health. We discuss heart issues s…
01:14:41 |
Sat 08 Jun 2024
Episode 211: It’s Not You…It’s the Heat!
After providing some key guidelines for successfully running in the heat, we welcomed registered dietitian, Amy Goldsmith, to share tips on hydrating and fueling in heat and humidity. Amy works with …
00:48:11 |
Fri 31 May 2024
Episode 210: All in Stride-A Conversation with Author Johanna Garton
We loved speaking with author and sportswriter, Johanna Garton, whose most recent book, All in Stride: A Journey in Running, Courage and the Search for the American Dream,” was published on Tuesday, …
00:53:42 |
Thu 23 May 2024
Episode 209: Live Show from the 2024 Boston Marathon with Bri Boehmer, Kelly Bruno, and Alisa Harvey
Please enjoy our live show, which we co-hosted with Cherie Turner from Women’s Running Stories, at the 2024 Boston Marathon. This year's panel was titled Making a Statement: Breaking Barriers in Wome…
00:41:03 |
Fri 17 May 2024
Episode 208: Author Maggie Mertens and the Impact of Culture and Science on Women’s Running
This week we talked with journalist and author, Maggie Mertens, about her new book “Better, Faster, Farther: How Running Changed Everything We Know About Women,” which will be released in June. Maggi…
01:13:15 |
Sat 11 May 2024
Episode 207: Boston Marathon 70-74 Age Group Champion, Dawn Ebbetts
This week, we chatted with the amazing Dawn Ebbetts, who won her age group at the 2024 Boston Marathon (her first Boston!). Dawn shares how she trains and runs competitively while avoiding injury. Sh…
01:16:43 |
Sat 04 May 2024
Episode 206: Boston Marathon 2024 Recap Part 2–Lessons from Our Runners
In part 2 of our recap of Boston 2024–the hot year—we share our runners’ stories and some key takeaways. We are already counting down the days until next year.
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00:38:41 |
Fri 26 Apr 2024
Episode 205: Our 2024 Boston Marathon Weekend Recap (Part 1)
After a whirlwind weekend of events, a live show, meeting and reuniting with our runners, and, oh yeah, running, we sat down and recapped our Boston 2024 experience. Each year is memorable, and this …
01:06:14 |
Thu 18 Apr 2024
Episode 204: Boston Marathon Weather with Meteorologist Tevin Wooten
After recapping Cherry Blossom, we welcomed NBC10 Boston Meterologist Tevin Wooten, who provided the most detailed weather forecast for race day! Tevin is not only covering the forecast for the Bosto…
00:52:16 |
Fri 12 Apr 2024
Episode 203: Six-Time Boston Marathoner and Menopausal Specialist, Dr. Benita Stephens
We are so thrilled to welcome six-time Boston Marathoner and Six Star Finisher, Dr. Benita Stephens, who will be running her seventh Boston Marathon in just a few weeks.
This year, Dr. Stephens is h…
01:02:23 |
Thu 04 Apr 2024
Episode 202: Don’t Do It—Key Training and Racing Mistakes to Avoid
On this coaching episode, we share some common and subtle mistakes to avoid while training for and racing the Boston Marathon (or any marathon, frankly). Listen to optimize your training and ensure a…
00:44:44 |
Fri 22 Mar 2024
Episode 201: Couch to College Athlete: Shannon Jones, Three-Time All-American at Age 37
Last fall, Daytona State cross country runner and mom, Shannon Jones, earned her third All-American title…at age 37! In this episode, Shannon details her untraditional journey from couch to college a…
01:30:55 |
Fri 15 Mar 2024
Episode 200(!) Katie Hawkes, BAA Director of Brand & Experiential Marketing
THANK YOU THANK YOU for listening and propelling us to 200 episodes! After sharing what we've learned from podcasting for the last five years, Julie provides an exciting update. We then introduced ou…
01:05:41 |
Fri 08 Mar 2024
Episode 199: Boston Marathon Professional Masters Runner, Alexandra Niles
We are so thrilled to introduce Alexandra (Ali) Niles, a masters runner who will be toeing the line in the Professional Women's Field at the 2024 Boston Marathon. Ali, a former competitive college gy…
01:01:15 |
Fri 01 Mar 2024
Episode 198: All Things Boston Marathon with Lauren Proshan, B.A.A. Chief of Race Operations and Production
We so enjoyed talking with Lauren Proshan, the Chief of Race Operations and Production ("CROP") for the Boston Athletic Association, on all things Boston Marathon, including logistics, the expo, and …
00:57:50 |
Fri 23 Feb 2024
Episode 197: Gina Rouse Continues to Run Faster as a Master!
Gina Rouse, a 44 year-old mom of three in Knoxville, just ran her lifetime marathon PR at CIM 2023 in a time of 2:37:10! Gina's next race will be the 2024 Boston Marathon--her fifth--where she will b…
01:15:07 |
Thu 15 Feb 2024
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