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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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All Episodes

00:53:21

205. Emily Abbate: Hurdles and Stories of Growth

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2022/03/18

Emily Abbate is a wellness coach, podcaster and freelance journalist living in New York on a mission to help others live happier and healthier lives for themselves. In this episode we talk about: -being curious and asking questions -her passion for writing about health and wellness -working your dream job -creating your own opportunities -storytelling and connection -helping just one person -learning through listening -vulnerability -community -overcoming hurdles -reciprocity and leading with

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00:44:06

204. Will Bodewes: Choosing to Endure and Chasing Limits

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2022/03/11

Will Bodewes is a generalist with a wealth of experience despite being only 24. Will was a Division 1 cross country skier before starting his own business, and he continues to explore his limits in endurance sports. In this episode we talk about: -the crossover between entrepreneurship and endurance sports -learning from failures -problem solving in business and sports -starting his own audio company: Spoke Sounds -growing up as a competitive skier -competing with yourself -choosing to endure

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00:45:15

203. Holly Proulx: Exploring Limits with Curiosity

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2022/03/04

Holly Proulx is a super curious, adventurous learner who is between being a student and full-time worker. She highly driven, motivated and enjoys running. In this episode we talk about: -the intersection between the environment and athletics -being a newer runner -starting out in trail and ultra running -connection in nature and on the run -finding yourself through tragedy and trauma -addiction to progress and doing more -exploring limits with curiosity -valuing life and prioritizing -respecting

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00:46:29

202. Roberta Groner: From High School Miler to...

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2022/02/25

Roberta Groner is a mother, nurse, and runner who loves to challenge herself in all aspects of life. In this episode we talk about: -getting into running for the challenges and friendships -shifting from high school miler to masters marathoner -rediscovering running in adulthood -crazy progressions later in life -balancing different hats -chasing World Records -playing the long game and loving the process -being a single mom -prioritizing family vs all in on running -consistent routines in

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00:47:05

201. Henry Howard: finding trail and ultra running as...

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2022/02/18

Henry Howard is a father, husband, runner, professional editor and writer, and running coach. In this episode we talk about: -getting into running in his 40s -from struggling to run 1 mile to finishing 26.2 -chasing adventures and challenges as we age -finding trail and ultra running -the allure of Western States Endurance Run -preparing for big challenges -building habits and making them automatic -consistency cause and effect -visualizing success -breaking free from goal times and

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00:59:40

200. David Roche: Reflecting on 200 episodes and more

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2022/02/11

Back by popular demand, we celebrate Episode 200 with multiple time repeat guest, David Roche! David is a running coach, life-confidant, mentor and general tailwind for a bunch of people. In this episode we talk about: -being a tailwind -the why behind the podcast -key takeaways from the last 200 episodes -translating lessons from running into life -the weight of story telling -the future of For The Long Run -staying open to growth and curiosity -handling criticism and negative comments -not

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00:53:31

199. Kelly Roberts: Building Community and Ditching...

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2022/02/04

Kelly Roberts, she/ her, is a 32 year old entrepreneur, YouTuber, podcaster, running coach and jokester. She is on a mission to help others ditch diet culture and finding community and fun. In this episode we talk about: -building community -running through grief and difficult emotions -overtraining, disordered eating and diet culture -Kelly’s first half marathon experience -running to overcome life’s obstacles -the love-hate relationship with running -learning about training and pacing -feeling

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00:48:37

198. Courtney Frerichs: Mental Growth -> Physical Growth

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2022/01/28

Courtney Frerichs is a perfectionist by nature, a professional runner for Nike Bowerman Track Club and Olympic silver medallist in the steeplechase. In this episode we talk about: -running for something bigger than yourself -being part of a team -keeping training fun -the importance of process and non-performance related goals -executing the present moment -consistency and staying healthy -reaching out and seeking professional help -normalizing therapy and mental work -dealing with pressure,

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00:47:14

197. Dean Karnazes: lessons learned from 30 years of...

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2022/01/21

Dean Karnazes is a lifelong runner, author and explorer of all 7 continents. In this episode we talk about: -running through all different life stages -running being fate -magic in misery and struggle -finding ultra running in the 1990s -a 30 year evolution of trail and ultra running -racing to explore rather than to win -adventures on foot and around the world -300+ marathons, 48hours on a treadmill and more epic endurance feats -the mental hurdle and finding flow -staying engaged and taking in

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00:49:29

196. Jimmy Picard: Getting back to healthy training

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2022/01/14

Jimmy Picard is a husband and new father, PT, coach and runner. In this episode we talk about: -committing to running in high school -the D1 collegiate running experience -running hard every day vs taking easy days easy -training errors and common running mistakes -running injuries -falling out of love with running -becoming a PT -stepping away from running and getting into bike racing -losing the competitive running identity and finding joy again -addiction and obsession -injury diagnoses and

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00:49:14

195. Eric Esposito: Understanding, Empathy, and...

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2022/01/07

Eric is a former architect and current triathlete, in recovery from a traumatic brain injury. In this episode we talk about: -falling in love with triathlon -his career ending cycling accident -mental and physical trauma recovery -coping mechanisms -life after a traumatic brain injury -compensating for blind spots and memory loss -the importance of preparation and anticipation -loosing your job due to disability -hidden disabilities and suffering in silence -understanding, empathy and community

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00:53:48

194. Stevie Smith: Identity and growth as an athlete...

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2021/12/31

Stevie Smith is a proud dog mom to Chance, small business owner of Stevie Lyn Nutrition, registered sports dietitian, multi sport athlete and autoimmune warrior. In this episode we talk about: -Stevie’s background in team sports -catching the running bug as an adult -dealing with injuries -jumping in big endurance events early -the power of support and community spirit -Ironman triathlons and ultra-marathons -being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis -identity as an athlete with a chronic

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00:50:39

193. Nick Willis: Longevity as a runner

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2021/12/24

Nick Willis is a 38-year old kid at heart, from a small town in New Zealand. A lifelong athlete, physical activity is a feature now in his roles as a father, husband and employee. In this episode we talk about: -the social side of running -growing up in New Zealand playing every sport -moving to the US to run in college -experiencing the Olympics first as a fan and then as an athlete -varying the training -longevity in elite athletics -breaking 4 minutes in the mile for 20 consecutive years

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01:00:28

192. Jake Tuber: The Psychology of Performance

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2021/12/17

Jake Tuber returns for round two! Jake is a dad, husband, guy in his mid-30s, doctoral candidate and professor, founder of Endeavorun, injured runner and self-described overly sarcastic/ serious goofball. In this episode we talk about: -Endeavorun, a training retreat for everyday athletes -the corkscrew of life -failing forward and spiralling upwards -the progression-plateau cycle of training and life -learning from injuries -the role of coaches to facilitate athletes’ transformations -the mental

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00:52:14

191. Matt Chittim: The Rambling Runner

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2021/12/10

Matt is a running podcaster, running coach, lover of sports, father, husband, and proud masters runner. In this episode we talk about: -starting a podcast -evolving the interview process -staying true to a mission and to Matt’s core audience of amateur athletes -the world of running podcasts -taking risks and betting on yourself -being a full-time podcaster and run coach -being self-employed and parenting through the pandemic -finding financial stability while working for yourself and handling

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00:51:06

190. Jess Broderick: Finding fulfilment and joy in...

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2021/12/03

Jess Broderick is a runner, family girl, very passionate friend and a coach. Without any of those labels, Jess defines herself as “joy”. In this episode we talk about: -choosing joyful places and settling in Boulder -Jess’s professional triathlete career -helping other people achieve their goals -mental health in athletics -taking a step back from sport to prioritize mental health -finding fulfilment -retiring from elite athletics -coaching and giving back to the community -team success

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00:51:32

189. Sara Manderscheid: Filling up your cup and...

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2021/11/26

Sara Manderscheid is a sister, daughter, dog mom, an adventurer and lover of life who also runs and coaches runners. In this episode we talk about: -discovering running as an adult -staying true and betting on yourself -challenging fears and opening yourself up to success -the Boulder running community -finding flow and fun on the run -coaching others versus coaching yourself -going big and exploring your potential -living authentically with no regrets -prioritizing the coach-athlete

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00:53:26

188. Gwen Jorgensen: exploring unknown potential

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2021/11/19

Gwen is mom to 4 year old Stanley and husband to Pat, new Boulder resident and professional athlete. She prefers to orient her identity around family rather than athletics. In this episode we talk about: -gratitude for what our bodies can do -growing up swimming and running and the pitfalls of early specialization -raising an active son -making running fun -trusting the process and understanding the purpose behind each run -including family in the training -transitioning from the highs of

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00:54:35

187. Andrea Toppin: Strong female role models and...

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2021/11/12

Andrea is a chiropractor, elite marathoner for Oiselle, and a dog mom. Hazel, her naughty Shiba puppy, makes her presence known with frequent interruptions, and you can follow her on Instagram @hazelraetheshiba In this episode we talk about: -Andrea’s very early beginnings in running -college recruiting decisions -team spirit and looking beyond individual success -deciding to become a chiropractor -being told you would never run again to finishing a marathon, fast! -navigating graduate studies and

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00:47:37

186. Kate Grace: Everything is better when you are...

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2021/11/05

Kate Grace is a middle-distance track athlete running faster than ever later in her career. She is a new Boulder resident and member of Team Boss. In this episode we talk about: -being a part of Team Boss -not taking yourself too seriously -turning off from running -the Boulder bubble -handling disappointment at the US Olympic trials -Kate Grace’s summer revenge tour -staying in the moment -the flaws of perfectionism and holding running too tight -the dark side of peak performance -relationships

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