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PODCAST

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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00:53:12

105. Ben Rosario: "Let the body drive the ship"

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2020/09/11

Ben Rosario, the first guest of the podcast returns for his second episode to talk about the recent four year contract that Northern Arizona Elite signed with HOKA ONE ONE, of which he is the coach for. In this episode, we talked about: -why Ben thinks that the group training model is the best model for both athletes and sponsors -how it is a good deal for the industry overall -health insurance for pro athletes -recruiting and growth plans for NAZ Elite -“let the body drive the ship” -adding

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00:42:00

104. Erika Kemp: Proud of what she helped create

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2020/09/08

Erika Kemp is a pro runner who was born in Japan, born in South Jersey, now living and training in Boston, MA for the BAA High Performance Team. In this episode we talked about: -coffee, as she’s a formally trained barista -her entry into running -the recruiting process onto the BAA High Performance Team -what it felt like to have someone believe in her and her future skills -the Boston running community -training in 2020 -shifting goalposts with the Olympic Track Trials -racing the mile and

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00:47:02

103. Mike Burnstein: Inspired by the places we run...

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2020/09/04

This episode is with Mike Burnstein, one of the co-founders of Janji. Mike lives and runs in Cambridge, MA. In this episode, we talked about: -joining the cross country team to try and make the basketball team -running in college and the team aspect that he loved -the D3 championships and how it led to the initial idea of creating Janji -starting a business as a college student -how Ben Rosario’s guidance played a factor -taking a huge risk and where it led -coming away from The Running Event with

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00:37:29

102. Klodian Mitri: Paying it forward when it comes...

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2020/08/31

Klodian Mitri is a triathlete turned trail runner now living in Utah, born and raised in Albania who came to the US in the late 90’s. In this episode we talked about: -being a parent in the time of COVID -traveling -living in Utah -going from being a triathlete to more of a dedicated runner -going from his first sprint tri on three days notice to Ironman Kona -the best “borrowing a wetsuit story” ever -his marathon goals -his community -his yearly bagel consumption -what he’s scared of Follow along

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00:47:23

101. Courtney Dauwalter: The exploration of what's...

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2020/08/28

Courtney Dauwalter is a trail and ultra runner from Golden, Colorado. In this episode, we talked about: -her first run -diving right into her Why -what keeps her going -the Colorado Trail adventure -how and when she decided to seek medical assistance -hallucinations on the trail -trust in her crew -guidance on how to be a helpful crew member -going really long and why she likes the challenge -what she’s scared of -intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation -figuring out puzzle pieces -community -and so much

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00:43:51

💯. Sydney Gidabuday: A good opportunity under bad...

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2020/08/25

Sydney Gidabuday is a professional runner living in Boulder, Colorado. His bio on the Tinman Elite website says, “Once trained so hard he couldn't feel his arms and legs, now he's a Tinman running 7:30 pace on his easy days. Went on a 140 mile bike ride… to hang out with a girl. He's not afraid of commitment, ladies. Born in California, raised in Tanzania, speaks Spanish,” and in this episode we talked through all of that! We also talked about: -his first run -experience as a D2 runner -his entry

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00:50:22

99. Lindsay Webster: Taking chances in life

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2020/08/21

Lindsay Webster is a professional obstacle course racer living in Quebec, Canada. In this episode, we talked about: -van life -being a pro athlete couple -motivation -getting into running -balance -training in 2020 -mental training -physical training for obstacle course racing -OCR goals vs ultra running goals -the difference in prize $ between the two -chasing FKT’s -Grand Canyon and Pemi Loop FKT -working with sponsors as a pro athlete -use of social media -taking chances and future goals post

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00:52:25

98. Meghan Slavin: Hole to Hump FKT and more!

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2020/08/18

Meghan Slavin is a physical therapist and ultra runner who lives in North Phoenix. In this episode we talked about: -her first run (at 18) -pacing Western States to the finish line -the energy at Western States and her love for the trail community -her evolution into ultra running -what she loves about the hundred mile distance -Hole To Hump FKT (and being the first woman to complete it) -her motivation for doing it -the logistics of starting an FKT that involves a hike down to the base of the Grand

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00:51:31

97. Amelia Boone: Should we define happiness?

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2020/08/14

Amelia Boone returns for a highly requested second episode! Amelia is a trail runner, attorney and so much more, living in Golden, Colorado. In this episode, we talked about: -major life changes in the last couple of years -moving to Colorado during a pandemic -her love of Colorado and what has surprised her -if happiness should be the goal -“Why are you here?” -sponsors and racing decisions in 2020 -how she’d feel if races were cancelled for the foreseeable future -the “stick to running”

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00:55:52

96. David and Megan Roche: "Shoot Your Shot"

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2020/08/11

David Roche is back for his third episode, this time joined by Megan! A much more casual vibe, this episode sounded like the three of us were sitting around a table eating tacos. In this episode, we talked about: -podcasting and lessons learned -what it means to “shoot your shot” -tips for fueling and hydrating on hot runs -epidemiology (the topic of Megan’s PhD!) -comfort being “the ultimate illusion” -gravel biking -a ruptured hamstring and the recovery process (Megan) -lessons learned during

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00:46:19

95. Kurt Decker: Community to the core

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2020/08/07

Kurt Decker is a trail runner who truly loves his state (Minnesota) and the emphasis on engaging in outdoor activities with the people around him. In this episode we discussed: -making his life all about community -switching careers to follow his passion -working in the running industry -his passion for running and being outside -running his first 100 miler in 2002 -racing western states in 2003 -running in the Grand Canyon in 2015 for his birthday -Twin Cities Running Company and the trail running

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01:15:37

94: Peter Bromka: Running it Back

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2020/08/04

Peter Bromka comes back for round two! Peter’s a runner, writer, dad and husband from Portland, Oregon. In this episode, we talked about: -his return to the podcast -why he’s the most referenced man on FTLR -running in 2020 and not being motivated to do a virtual race -motivation in general -living in Portland, OR during the protests -explaining the murder of George Floyd to his five year old son -missing goals -learning from a “failure” -OTQ standards and the differences with men/women -Tommy

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00:36:08

93. Lex Gillette: "Challenges help us grow and ascend" 🚀

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2020/08/01

Lex Gillette is an athlete, a Paralympian, world record holder, speaker and person who loves life at the end of the day. In this episode we discussed: -being a Paralympian and losing his eyesight at a young age -how he’s handling 2020 and the uncertainty around the Olympics and Paralympics -his background in athletics -getting into adaptive athletics -what it’s like to be a blind Track and Field athlete -getting to and maintaining a high level of excellence, with his first Paralympic Games being in

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00:55:41

92. Alexi Pappas: Be a Bravey

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2020/07/28

Alexi Pappas is a runner, film maker, writer, actress and Olympian for Greece. In this episode we talked about: -what she means when she says Bravey -her upcoming memoir and what will be in it -writing poetry -her social media presence -role models -how she has used nutrition -carbs and eating whole grains and how her nutrition experiences have been different in different places -eating more and the impact it has had for her -post Olympic blues and her experience with mental health -getting stuck

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00:38:36

91. Jacky Hunt-Broersma: The limit does not exist

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2020/07/24

Jacky Hunt-Broersma is an amputee, cancer survivor and Ultrarunner who has been running for the last four years, living in Cary, North Carolina, though she’s originally from South Africa. In this conversation we talked about: -trail running as an amputee -motivation -pushing boundaries and doing things people have told her she can’t do -running 100 miles on a treadmill -her first trail race being a 40 miler -perseverance -gratitude -the logistics of trail running with a blade -being a role model for

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00:37:42

90. Laura Cortez: Grace and Space

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2020/07/21

This conversation is with Laura Cortez, a dog mom, intersectional environmentalist and runner living in Denver, Colorado. In this episode, we talked about: -Progression to running (and winning!) 50k’s -Her take on and appreciation for rest days -Her start with David Roche/SWAP coaching -Giving grace to herself -Digital marketing for a running brand -Diversity (or lack thereof) in trail running -environmentalism and accessibility -her running community -what she’s learned over the years -favorite

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00:47:30

89. Allison Cleaver: "Stay patient"

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2020/07/16

This episode is with Allison Cleaver. Allison is an elite runner and nurse living in Austin, Tx. In this episode we talked about: -working as a nurse and beginning right before the pandemic -why she got into nursing -processing her day with respect to running -running post-collegiately -running for Rabbit -her experience at the Olympic Trials -persistence and determination -what she misses about racing and running in 2020 -goals for the future -breakfast tacos -what she loves about the

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00:55:30

88. Heather Caplan: RD Real Talk x FTLR 🎙️

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2020/07/13

This episode is with Heather Caplan, a mom of two, a dietitian, runner and human who is interested in having good conversations with other humans. In this episode we talked about: -getting into distance running -2020 and 2021 goals in running -the anti-diet movement -her own podcast -Lane 9 Project -Lift Run Perform -carbs -unlearning what we’ve been taught -nutrition communication, specific to 2020 and coronavirus -obesity as a stigmatized term -public health policy -zooming out when thinking about

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00:44:53

87. Wilfredo Benitez: "Doing my best to help others...

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2020/07/10

This episode is with Wilfredo Benitez, of Portland, OR. Will is a self described passionate guy trying to do his best at helping others do their best. Will works with some of the top trail and ultra athletes in the country. In this episode, we talked about: -realizing that the job he was in wasn’t his life’s passion -changing his career -his professional nutrition journey -getting into endurance sports with triathlon and then into ultras -why he loves ultras -nutrition requirements for high level

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00:45:57

86. Alan Scherer: “You are always enough”

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2020/07/07

This episode is with Alan Scherer. Alan lives with bipolar disorder and is a recovering alcoholic who loves to run. I met Alan in 2013 with November Project Boston in the early days, and I’ve always been inspired by his passion for the community and getting out and living life. In this episode, we talked about: -getting into running -his focus and love for community -trail and ultra running -the euphoria of running longer and stronger -his experience with alcoholism and his sobriety -hitting rock

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