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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

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00:58:15

Training, Fueling, and Preparing for Western States...

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2025/06/21

Get an inside look at what it’s like to run Western States!Adam Peterman is a professional trail runner living in Missoula, Montana who ran for the University of Colorado.Listen to hear about:Adam’s love-hate relationship with the Mags run in BoulderThe decision to pursue a career as a pro trail runnerAdam’s approach to racing and embracing the unknownA sacral stress fracture and how Nordic skiing may have contributed to itPreparing for a return to Western StatesAn inside look at fueling for

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00:45:54

Running By Feel Over Data: Riley Brady’s Journey to...

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2025/06/13

We’re only a couple of weeks from the Western States Endurance Run, so we caught up with a pro for an inside look at strategizing for it!Riley Brady is a professional ultra trail runner for Nike Trail living and training in Boulder, CO.Jon chatted with them about:The process of earning a golden ticket to Western StatesHow Riley’s low salt loss rate influences fueling choices“Collective effervescence” in a 100 milerManaging nausea and staying focused in ultrasAiming for a sub 2:36 at CIMBalancing

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01:11:54

Colleen Quigley is Building a New Kind of Olympic...

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2025/06/04

Athletes are more than their sport, so Colleen’s working to bring a holistic approach to team running.Colleen Quigley is an American middle-distance runner, Olympian, entrepreneur, mentor, National Champion, and lover of women's sports.From her high school days on the cross country and track teams, to her collegiate career and Florida State, and all throughout her professional career running for brands like lululemon, Nike, WHOOP, ROKA, and more, community has always been a top priority. Colleen

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00:48:01

How to Enjoy the Whole Process of Long Distance...

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2025/05/30

There are a million and one ways to train for running. But the best way? To Makena, it’s whatever gives you the most fun.Makena Morley is a long distance runner living in Bozeman, MT and running for ASICS. She graduated from University of Colorado in 2020 and now coaches via RunDoyen.Listen to hear about:Struggles and challenges of transitioning to competitive runningExperimenting with trail and road running to train for marathonsWorking through the mental challenges of getting back to running

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00:30:49

Q+A with Caitlyn Miller: Run Recovery, Business, and...

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2025/05/28

We love in-person events. If you missed this one at Fleet Feet in Boulder in April 2025, you can catch up with this recording!Caitlyn Miller is a 26 year old business owner and marathon runner. Caitlyn’s business, Expntl Athletics, specializes in activewear for distance runners.She joined Jon live at Fleet Feet for this live discussion and audience Q+A.Listen to hear about:Caitlyn’s transition from softball to to runningHow she balances running with businessThe training and recovery techniques that

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00:48:29

Defying the Odds, One Marathon at a Time with Annie...

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2025/05/23

What does it mean to show up with joy even in the midst of the hardest seasons?Annie Kalter is a 15-time Boston Marathoner, a mom, a school culture professional, and a woman with an extraordinary story of resilience. After surviving a heart attack that required her to be revived four times, Annie defied the odds to complete her 15th Boston Marathon just five months later.Listen to hear about:Annie’s entry into running and how she unexpectedly discovered the marathon was her distanceBuilding a

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00:54:22

Make Time for Triathlons and Ultramarathons Even with...

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2025/05/16

Hoping to make time for your goals even when you have a million obligations to manage?Allison Baca is a professional trail runner for HOKA. She juggles parenting a 3-year-old and working full time in finance while squeezing in training to compete in big mountain races.Listen to hear about:Getting into endurance sports with triathlons and transitioning to trail runningChallenges of balancing training, work, and family lifeAlignment of values with Allison’s sponsor, HOKAImportance of picking races

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00:43:43

A Shame-Free Look at Eating Disorders, Recovery, and...

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2025/05/09

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders. Athletes face a lot of mental and physical pressure around fueling, so we need to break taboos.Kate Ringwood is a licensed therapist that specializes in eating disorders in athletes. Kate's personal experience navigating her own recovery while competing in cross country and track influenced her passion in helping others.Listen to hear about:Kate’s personal story of an eating disorder and then rediscovering her love for runningGetting back

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00:49:21

Blending Faith and Fitness after Sudden Cardiac...

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2025/05/02

This runner took a scary setback and turned it into a message of hope.Dom Fusco is a health and wellness creator, coach, endurance athlete, and community builder based in Austin, Texas.After surviving a sudden cardiac arrest in 2023, Dom made it his mission to help others strengthen their bodies, sharpen their minds, and deepen their faith to live healthier, stronger, and more purposeful lives.Listen to hear about:How Dom’s faith influences his running and fitnessDom’s experience with sudden cardiac

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00:54:42

Designing the World’s First and Smartest Running...

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2025/04/25

Royi Metser is the founder and CEO of Avelo, the company behind the world's first smart running shoe.Running changed Royi’s life in 2021 after a blood test was the kick in the butt he needed to make a change. Three days later he signed up for his first marathon.It was through his personal mission to improve at running that he decided to build a product to measure force and form and use the data to help runners improve performance and reduce risk of injury.Listen to hear about:How signing up for a

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01:02:37

How to Build Your Confidence and Self-Compassion for...

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2025/04/18

Want to build your mental strength and confidence before your next race?Neal Palles is an ultrarunning coach and a psychotherapist and Certified Mental Performance Consultant.Through his private practice, Colorado Psychotherapy and Sport Performance, he works with athletes who are struggling with anxiety, depression, or a performance related issue to help them focus on what matters.Listen to hear about:Jon’s performance and mentality at the Black Canyon 50kThe difference between confidence and

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00:43:07

The Ultimate Guide to the Boston Marathon with George...

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2025/04/16

Boston is coming up next week, and to celebrate, we have a special bonus episode with you to give you the complete guide to the Boston Marathon experience with George Woodward.George Woodward is a father, data scientist, runner, and certified coach who came to running and racing late in life. Boston 2025 will be Marathon number 21 and Boston number nine. He runs with the Somerville Road Runners in USATF events and runs for fun with November Project and the Heartbreakers. Running has allowed him to

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00:57:54

The Realities of Balancing Parenthood,...

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2025/04/11

Family life in an athletic family can be a balancing act.Jenny Jurek is an avid runner and adventure seeker sharing her passion of the outdoors with her two young children and husband, Scott Jurek.After twenty years designing sustainable outdoor apparel, she recently launched her own business, “Always Up”, which offers performance products that empower parents to stay active during pregnancy and beyond.Listen to hear about:Camaraderie and community of running ultramarathonsNavigating athletic

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01:03:11

How Caitlyn Miller Went from Math Teacher to Runner...

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2025/04/04

What does it take to build a passion-based activewear line?Caitlyn Miller is a 26 year old business owner and marathon runner. Caitlyn’s business, Expntl Athletics, specializes in activewear for distance runners. Listen to hear about:How social media helped Caitlyn connect to audiences and build a brandNavigating the mental and physical aspects of a sacrum injuryDistinguishing between good and bad pain and learning to trust your body againThe vision and inspiration of Expntl AthleticsBringing

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00:53:58

Lessons from Pro Golfer Scott Stallings on Training...

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2025/03/28

Golfing might help your running more than you’d think.Scott Stallings is a 3x PGA Tour winner who earned the reputation as "The Fittest on Tour" due to his fitness-first lifestyle.In April, Scott will be participating in the 2025 Boston Marathon - his first-ever Marathon - while raising funds for and supporting Golf Fights Cancer, a non-profit organization that raises funds for cancer-related organizations and families living with the disease.Listen to hear about:Balancing a professional golf

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00:54:52

How an Elite Runner Manages Imposter Syndrome and...

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2025/03/21

Elite athletes deal with many of the same challenges that recreational runners do.Adam Vadeboncoeur’s been running for over 20 years but is now finding his stride in his mid 30’s. Over the past few years, he’s gained his first Team USA spot for 50km World Championships, a 100k road national title, and a sub 2:18 marathon.Listen to hear about:Imposter syndrome and mental gameHow volunteer firefighting fits into Adam’s trainingProduct sponsorships to pro contract discussionsThe running community in

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00:58:08

This Marathon’s Not Just a Race, But a Premier...

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2025/03/14

The Marathon Project is back and bigger than ever.Ben Rosario spent two years as a member of the Hansons Brooks Distance Project, was the special events director for the GO! Saint Louis Marathon, founded the Northern Arizona Elite professional team, and co-founded a specialty running store--Big River Running Company.Now, Ben’s the CEO of The Marathon Project, an annual event in Chandler, Arizona that features an amateur and a professional marathon in one weekend.Listen to hear about:What does

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00:53:48

Cutting through the Noise in Sports Nutrition with...

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2025/03/07

In a world of diet culture, nutrition for running can feel complex and exhausting– but it shouldn’t be.Zoë Rom is a writer and journalist based in Carbondale, CO. Kylee Van Horn is the founder of sports nutrition business Flynutrition, which helps runners, triathletes, cyclists, and skiers to learn not only the ‘why’ but the ‘how’ behind fueling for performance. Together, Zoë and Kylee host the podcast Your Diet Sucks.Listen to hear about:How Zoë and Kylee found themselves in the running and

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01:04:10

A More Affordable Way to Fuel Your Running and...

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2025/02/28

Fueling your sports can be a lot simpler than you may think.Aaron Gouw and Gabe Multer co-founded Carbs Fuel, an emerging brand in the endurance sports nutrition space.Carbs Fuel believes that fueling shouldn’t be reserved to the affluent minority. Their flagship product is their Original 50g Energy Gel.Listen to hear about: How Aaron’s and Gabe’s passion for running and cycling drove them to examine sports nutrition The recent evolution of fueling towards high carb intake The science of high carb

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00:50:49

Set More Meaningful Goals for Yourself, Your...

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2025/02/21

This chat with a coach will have you reworking your running goals to be even more impactful.Tucker Grose is an endurance athlete and coach who enjoys competing over a variety of distances and surfaces.In 2024 alone, he completed events from 800m on the track to 100k on the trails.Tucker’s helped over 100 athletes incorporate running into their lives in a sustainable and health focused way.Listen to hear about: Managing your own running while also coaching others Using curiosity as a driver toward

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