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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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01:02:35

125. Dr. Alyx Luck Barnett: A coach, on the run

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2020/11/30

Alyx Luck Barnett is a trail runner, soon to be mom, online running and nutrition coach, new podcaster, and self proclaimed “nerdy hippie.” In this episode we talked about: -meeting each other at the Run Rabbit 100 and the trail community in general -getting into podcasting -having a beer during long runs -nutrition for performance -getting into running via endurance horseback racing -becoming a coach -biggest challenge of coaching in 2020 -positivity -cross training -balance -and so much

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00:58:33

124: Liz McHutcheon: Running on Venti (and gratitude...

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2020/11/27

Liz McHutcheon is a runner, coach, mom, and so much more. In this episode, we talked about: -her 2020 -how she has approached the uncertainty -growth as a runner -getting into ultra running -20+ years in between her first and second marathon -goals and expectations -process vs outcome -meditation, gratitude and mindfulness -coffee and dogs -the background behind her instagram handle, Running On Venti -and so much more! Follow along with Liz’ adventures at instagram.com/runningonventi Thanks again

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01:19:01

123. Tina Muir: From Pro Runner to Pro Human

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2020/11/24

Tina Muir is a mother, wife, podcaster, founder and someone who shares “probably too much” but feels that is the best way to connect with people. In this episode, we talked about: -her first years as a runner -“hiding” her running from her friends -wanting approval -running competitively -turning pro and the challenges and changes it brought -what happened when the carrot she had been chasing was realized -losing her Why -amenorrhea and deciding to stop running professionally -sharing her

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01:02:13

122. Kristin Jenny: Inertia, Self Compassion and Growth

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2020/11/20

Kristin Jenny is a long distance triathlete living in Denver, Colorado. She works in the endurance industry in multiple capacities, which we dug into! In this episode, we talked about: -her entry into triathlon -balance with her professional life -writing on endurance -working in marketing for an endurance focused brand -gratitude -growth over the years -inertia -what she remembers about her hardest race -anxiety -mental health and self compassion -hitting rock bottom -“you don’t have to drown to

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01:18:55

121. Matt Llano: Growth, New Perspectives and Joining...

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2020/11/17

Matt Llano is a dog dad, brother, son, boyfriend and professional runner. We recorded this one before he was able to announce the team that he had joined, and the last ~10 minutes were recorded a few weeks later with all the details! In this episode, we talked about: -getting into running -racing plans during the pandemic -walking away from the sport vs sticking with it -adding joy back in -compassion -gratitude -obstacles overcome along the way -“you’re better than you’ve ever been” and a 2:11 in

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01:10:16

120. Alyssa Olenick: Science X Ultrarunning X Olympic...

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2020/11/13

Alyssa Olenick, or Little Lyss Fitness is into business, fitness (both strength and endurance), fellow podcaster and is working on her PhD in Exercise Physiology. In this episode, we talked about: -getting into strength sports -getting into ultra running while also training heavy -her entertaining and informative instagram account and how it started -why she runs -myth-busting science -exercise physiology and nutrition metabolism as her academic interest -her own podcast -some strength related

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00:56:25

119. Keira D'Amato: Keira's Bonus Round of Running at 36

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2020/11/09

Keira D’Amato is an ever evolving person. She’s a mom of two of very energetic kids, a wife, full time realtor and elite runner. In this episode, we talked about: -Keira’s “bonus round” of running -how she’s approached 2020 and her last few years in general -why she thinks she’s seeing success like this at 36 -takeaways for the rest of us -having FUN -her use of social media -dad and mom jokes -mental growth -being unsponsored -being one of the fastest realtors -process vs outcome -and much

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01:03:30

118. Christine Yu: Writing at the at the intersection...

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2020/11/03

Christine Yu is a runner and freelance journalist who covers sports, science and health for Outside Magazine, Women’s Running, Women’s Health, Washington Post and many more. She lives in New York, is a mom of two boys and is working on her first book! In this episode, we talked about: -her interest in science and the human body -her plans to go to med school and where it changed -her start as a journalist -writing at the intersection of sports and sports science -taking chances along the way -why

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00:47:17

117. Zoë Rom: "Failure makes you a better athlete...

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2020/10/30

Zoë Rom is the associate editor at Trail Runner Magazine, host and producer of the DNF Podcast, and an enthusiastic trail runner herself! In this episode we talked about: -The DNF podcast -failure and inspiration -being a “failure enthusiast” -shooting your shot -her approach to 2020 -imposter syndrome -her FKT and discussion on the Rambling Runner Podcast -chasing FKTs and why it is meaningful for her -growth -choosing to do hard things to explore what happens next -DNFing a race vs failure in

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01:06:36

116. Juju Kasiama: Change starts from within

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2020/10/27

Judith Kasiama: Skier, entrepreneur, diversity advocate Judith or Juju Kasiama is a skier, entrepreneur and diversity advocate who founded Colour the Trails, a group for BIPOC and allies interested in outdoor activities. In this episode we talked about: -Colour the Trails -her upbringing and her statement about where she’s a local vs where she’s from -getting uncomfortable -traveling -what community means to her -her definition of community -how to create change -balance and burnout -access to

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01:13:34

115. Brogan Graham: Just Show Up, Redefined

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2020/10/16

Brogan Graham is a co-founder of the grassroots free fitness movement called November Project. A midwest native currently living in Minneapolis after a stop in Boston and San Diego, Brogan and I used this as our longest catch-up in years and I'm sure you'll enjoy it. It was both super entertaining and full of motivation. In this episode, we talked about: -being an extreme extrovert in 2020 -his goal of meeting a new person every day -how he came to start November Project -accountability -how the

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00:53:45

114. Tyler Day: Chop wood and carry water

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2020/10/13

Tyler Day is one of the two newest additions to Northern Arizona Elite, living and training in Flagstaff, Arizona. In this episode, we talked about: -his dreams of being a catcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks -where the idea of becoming a runner came from -graduating college during COVID times -gratitude -self confidence -failure -what he’s proud of -what he wants to gain/contribute in regards to NAZ Elite -what it’s like to live in Flagstaff -having a fresh start when it comes to training -the best

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00:43:50

113. Julia Kohnen: "The best thing you can be is...

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2020/10/09

Julia Kohnen is a professional runner for HOKA ONE ONE’s Northern Arizona Elite. In this episode, we talked about: -getting into running from a soccer background -being what she would consider a newer runner -earning an OTQ in her second marathon -her running dreams -what running means to her -gratitude and her intentional practice -pride and failure -the running community -what she hopes to gain with NAZ -what she hopes to contribute -consistency -and so much more! Follow along with her journey at

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01:00:44

112. Matt Bach: Chasing his Umeke

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2020/10/06

Matt Bach is a triathlete, husband, dad and Director of Endurance Athletics for UCAN. In this episode, we talked about: -his pro triathlon journey -working on Wall Street while racing triathlon -working at UCAN -making your life an experiment -burnout and coming back from it -what he thinks about when things get hard -honoring his brother in sport and how he intends to make him proud -gratitude -chasing the “umeke” -what success means to him -why he’s focused on -balance -being at peace in a race

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01:02:46

111. Dr. Emily Kraus: Running and Researching

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2020/10/02

Emily Kraus is a runner, cyclist and sports medicine physician at Stanford. In this episode we talked about: -her start as a runner -her job as a sports med physician -how it overlaps -OTQ dreaming -her interest in women’s health -our run with Allie Kieffer -research she’s been a part of and collaborations with Megan Roche, Tracy Hoeg and other researchers -Western States 100 bone health project -stress reactions and stress fractures -bloodwork for athletes -low energy availability and RED-s -within

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00:56:07

110. KK Fischer: “Non Laurus Luctatio: Not the prize,...

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2020/09/29

Katherine “KK” Fischer is a lover of life, lover of humans and really wants to squeeze the juice out of every day and make the most of it. In this episode we talked about: -“squeezing the juice out of life” -running REALLY long and why she does it -how her Why has evolved over the years -what got her into running -ultra endurance events as a microcosm of life -testing her limits -“Not the prize, but the struggle” -A 100 mile run she did around her block -her race on the moon -growth mindset vs

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00:53:52

109. Aisha Praught Leer: Remember to have fun!

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2020/09/25

Aisha Praught Leer is a mid distance runner and Olympian representing Team Boss as well as Jamaica, living in Boulder, Colorado. In this episode, we talked about: -“Success isn’t finite” -the team model in running -Team Boss -what running means to her -balance -the importance of fun -balancing competition and friendship -what success means to her -her Olympic experience -margaritas -what she’s most proud of -intrinsic/extrinsic motivation -the fundraiser that Team Boss did in June -and

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00:49:41

108. Mel Lawrence: Proud of sharing experiences

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2020/09/22

Mel Lawrence is today’s guest on the podcast. Mel is a professional runner for Oiselle and Little Wing in Bend, Oregon. In this episode, we talked about: -her first run -her use of social media -what she’s proud of -balance -growth as a professional athlete -failure -working at PickyBars -being sponsored by Oiselle and coached by Lauren Fleshman -feminism -gratitude -her legacy -and much more! Follow along with Mel’s adventures at instagram.com/mellawrence29 and twitter.com/mellawrence29 Thanks

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00:57:56

107. Nick de la Rosa: Battling Mental Health

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2020/09/18

Nickademus De La Rosa is a trail runner and coach living in Sedona, Arizona. In this podcast, we dove deep into mental health, therapy and also talked about suicide. We also talked about: -having heart surgery in 2018 -borderline personality disorder and how it impacts him -shame and self-loathing -chasing the hardest events and why -his relationship with running -understanding that relationships and ultrarunning were what he defined worth by -gratitude -what “you are enough” means to Nick -why he

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01:09:28

106. Dana Bogan: keep showing up

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2020/09/15

Dana Bogan is a runner, fitness instructor and social worker in Boston, MA. Dana’s a friend I’ve known for over five years and it has been a pleasure to watch her grow over that time. In this episode, we talked about: -why she started running -being from an interracial couple -going from short distance to long distance -the pressure she feels related to running and racing -“what does running mean to you?” -her relationship with community -life as a social worker -mental health and the stigmas around

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