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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

00:51:24

145. Karis Jochen: "What's Your Passion?"

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2021/02/23

Karis Jochen is a runner and grad student getting her masters in data analytics, and in “the soul” she is a lifelong learner and pursuer of all passions. In this episode, we talked about: -her start with running -“running is the ultimate teacher of life” -happiness not being the same thing as joy -fear and how it is a construct -her role as a data scientist -not running during the pandemic -life passions -what she’d do without running -“you are enough” -and so much more! Follow along with Karis’

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00:59:22

144. Brianna Sacks: Ultra running and ultra reporting

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2021/02/20

Brianna Sacks is a runner and journalist for BuzzFeed living in Denver, Colorado. In this episode we talked about: -her reporting at BuzzFeed -some of the national events she’s covered in the last year -getting interested in running -how we met, which is my favorite part about the trail community -Rob Krar -Justin Grunewald’s birthday run in November 2019 -donuts -getting comfortable being uncomfortable -getting over hurdles in her own body and being -therapy and mental health -her recent FKT -and

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01:03:23

143. Chris Chavez: Goal chasing and storytelling

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2021/02/17

Chris Chavez is a writer for Sports Illustrated, a runner, and founder of Citius Mag. In this episode, we talked about: -podcasting -his journey into journalism -running for the Brooklyn Track Club -his own running goals -the evolving sponsorship model in running -sports media -how he got started with Citius Mag -the Citius Mag podcast network and how he focuses on differentiation -racing in 2021 -and much more! Follow along with Chris’ journey at twitter.com/ChrisChavez! Thanks again to Beam

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00:49:44

142. Mikel Haggadone: How running intertwines with life

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2021/02/12

Mikel Haggadone is a runner, scientist (and immunologist), and one of the most positive voices out there in the running world. In this episode, we talked about: -how running intertwines with life -what “you are enough?” means to him -a breakdown of the piece he published in iRunFar -self acceptance -“you never feel different after you achieve something” -why he runs long distances -mental health and having bipolar disorder -why he loves lifting people up -and so much more Follow along with Mikel’s

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01:00:08

141. Dr Kirstin Lauritzen: High performance insights...

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2021/02/08

Dr Kirstin Lauritzen is a chiropractor and human nutrition expert living in Portland, Oregon predominantly working with athletes. In this episode, we talked about: -her educational background -high performance and how everything is intertwined -looking at the body from a functional perspective -her experience and goals as a triathlete -the learnings from long training and racing/adventure days -a deep dive into nutrition and the most common deficiencies -how to use lab work to drive decision making

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01:08:22

140. Caroline Burckle: For The Long [Swim]

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2021/02/03

Caroline Burckle is an athlete who has swam at the Olympics, a mentor, and an ever changing and ever evolving human with about 1,000 interests and things she wants to embark on in her life. In this one, we talked about: -how we got connected (via Amelia Boone and taco socks) -rest day brags -the 2008 Olympics and her new journey from there -failure -RISE Athletes and mentorship -internal validation -what she considers success to be -her legacy -gratitude and her intentional practice -running a

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00:54:37

139. Kay Martin: Need drives innovation

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2021/01/29

Kay Martin is a runner and founder of BOCO Gear. She used to say she was a student of the industry and full of passion and all those other adjectives. In this episode, we talked about: -why she called herself a fake athlete -her background in running and endurance -getting into the outdoor industry -being a female in a male dominated industry -starting her own brand, BOCO Gear -challenges in 2020 -innovation and pressure -new lines of business that were unimaginable before -what she knows know she

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00:51:26

138. Charlie Watson: Chasing Boston, from across the...

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2021/01/26

Charlie Watson is a registered dietitian working in a hospital, a new dog owner, a runner, even though right now “I don’t really feel like one,” and world traveler. In this episode we talked about: -BBQ food vs a barbecue -calling herself a runner vs not -getting into running -signing up for the London Marathon as her first race -why the Boston Marathon is her North Star -our shared passion from invitational/charity bib to BQ bib -how she gets out the door in tough conditions -being a dietitian in

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00:48:49

137. Lauren Paquette: A Very Fun Job

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2021/01/22

Lauren Paquette is a southerner, new Flagstaff resident and professional elite distance runner with NAZ Elite. In this episode, we talked about: -her entry into running -moving to a new city -battling through four years of injuries -motivation through the hard times -not giving up -getting to where she is today -knowing cities better than the locals -her dog -very important team related information, such as Team Burrito or Team Quesadilla -her experience so far with NAZ Elite -what she wants to

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01:01:58

136. Emma Kertesz: Mood Boards and Marathons

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2021/01/19

Emma Kertez is a wearer of many hats as a runner, educational consultant, dog mom, seltzer connoisseur, and mood board curator. In this episode, we talked about: -training in Boulder -her journey into elite running, with an OTQ marathon -balance between “life” and running -racing post collegiately -racing in the Olympic Trials -mental health -using her social media platforms the way that she does -taking time off from running in 2020 -LOTS of laughter -and much more! Follow along with Emma’s

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00:51:07

135. Nathan Riech: A Paralympian on a mission to grow...

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2021/01/15

Nathan Riech is someone who really cares about the next generation. His relationship with running has evolved over the years, which we dove more into. He’s a Paralympic Athlete on a mission to help the next generation have better resources. In this episode, we talked about: -his brain injury and how it transformed him -podcasting -balance -growing up in a family of elite athletes -the Paralympic movement and what it means to him -where he wants to be in 5-10 years -enjoying each run for what it’s

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00:41:59

134. Amy Puzey: Race Directing and Small Business...

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2021/01/11

Amy Puzey is a mother, a wife, a runner, a holistic nutritionist, race director, business owner and more. In this episode, we talked about: -getting started as a runner -going longer on trails -what got her into race directing -balancing family/work/running -the response with Tommy Puzey -what it’s like being a race director in 2020/2021 -what people can do to support their favorite races -how she became passionate about nutrition -why she believes she is/we are here -her work with Access Nutrients

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00:49:51

133. Martin Hehir: "You just need to stubbornly...

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2021/01/05

Martin Hehir is a professional runner, a dad and husband, medical student and much more. In this episode, we talked about: -his first run -getting more into running in high school -the process of getting better -what he loves about training -The Marathon Project -what success means to him -“stubborn perseverance” -the meaning of “Die first, then quit” -exploring limits -being a parent/husband, medical student and pro runner -balance -pro tips for being a dad who runs a lot -what he knows now that

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00:48:07

132. Kaitlyn Morgan Yonke: "I get to be here; I get...

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2021/01/01

Kaitlyn Morgan Yonke is an adventurer and a believer that anything is possible. In this episode, we talked about: -getting into running -running longer distances -her recent FKT -why she is so passionate about raising funds and awareness for MS -her relationship with her father who has MS -seeing the best in other people -what she’s proud of -where she’s going -music therapy and the power it can have -and much more! Follow along with instagram.com/kkroo917 Thanks to GU Energy Labs for sponsoring

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01:08:29

131. Adalgisa (Lisa) Rivera: Community as a Purpose

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2020/12/29

Adalgisa (Lisa) Rivera is an afro-latina, born in Harlem, a runner, a community activist, social worker, veteran and mentor. In this episode, we talked about: -“community as a purpose” -what community means to her -how she got into running -why she showed up to a second Harlem Run workout -Harlem Run and what it means for her -self care and gratitude -her work as a social worker -a dive into mental health -accessibility when it comes to running -a reference to Stride for Stride, aimed at increasing

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01:09:43

130. Sarah Bowen Shea: Another Mother Runner

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2020/12/25

Sarah Bowen Shea is a mom of three teens in Portland, Oregon, the cofounder of Another Mother Runner which is a largely online community for women runners, and before that was a freelance magazine journalist. In this episode (which was full of lots of laughter) we talked about: -Another Mother Runner and its growth -sponsorship and more -failure -community and what it means for her -balance -meditation -2020 and how it has impacted AMR -a lot of reflections on the podcast guests -our first

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00:48:54

129. Ruby Wyles: "I'm not doing great; injured...

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2020/12/22

Ruby Wyles is a collegiate runner who is self admittedly “gritty, stubborn and has good intentions.” She’s one of the biggest supporters of the podcast so it was fun to put the mic in her hands for an episode. In this episode we talked about: -her start with running -getting into collegiate running -what collegiate running has been like in 2020 -her rollercoaster of 2020 -writing and introspection -being real -talking about the journey while she’s in the thick of things vs afterwards of a success

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00:47:42

128. Ryan Cormier: "100 miles is like a puzzle and I...

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2020/12/18

Ryan Cormier is a south Louisiana boy living in Baltimore, Maryland. He was a baseball/basketball player who didn’t run until he took up cross country his senior year and found the love of running from there. In this episode we talked about: -getting into running from November Project -the best waffles in Colorado -what he loves about ultra running -his injury journey -his Why -why he keeps going -“a beautiful perfect, imperfect day. My body was ready, but my body and ankle weren’t quite

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00:47:36

127. Nia Akins: "You only PR when you're present"

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2020/12/11

Nia Akins is a recent grad from UPenn with a degree in nursing and nutrition who is a professional runner and loving it! She runs for Brooks Beasts in Seattle. In this episode we talked about: -her first run and running with her mom -the journey from cross country to track -the camaraderie and joy of being on a team -her approach to 2020 -getting her degree in nursing and nutrition… and why -happiness and why it matters -being present and mindful -gratitude -her Why -balance and growth -goals for

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00:43:16

126. Jeff Stern: Growth and living life via ultra...

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2020/12/07

Jeff Stern is a dog lover, runner, coach, human and athlete, and someone who just loves life in general. In this episode, we talked about: -his journey into trail and ultra running -his longest ever run -the Backbone Trail FKT -his first run -recalibrating/reevaluating in longer runs -gratitude -consistency -hope and excitement -writing at Ultra Running Magazine -and much more! Follow along with Jeff’s adventures at instagram.com/uponward and twitter.com/uponward --- Support this podcast:

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