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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

01:00:51

85. Kamilah Journet: Most things worth fighting for...

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2020/07/03

This episode is with Kamilah Journet. Kamilah is an observer, runner and marketer in the outdoor industry. In this episode we talked about: -diversity in the running world -setting boundaries with WFH life -Black Lives Matter and learning about Kamilah’s voice -getting uncomfortable -analogies between running and life -consistency -using her voice in a powerful way “Are you only a runner come race day?” -her experience in the outdoor industry -trail running and how inclusive and accepting it

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00:57:19

84. Coree Woltering: Be the Light ☀️🌈

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2020/06/30

This episode is with Coree Woltering, a professional trail runner who likes to run really far. In this episode, we talked about: -his 1200 mile Ice Age Trail FKT -starting the FKT right around the time of the George Floyd protests -deciding to continue his adventure to share something positive -what he fueled with for 1200 miles spread out over 12-18 hour days on the trail -what kept him going from a motivational standpoint -choosing discomfort on the trails -lessons from the trails that carry

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00:52:40

83. Adam Merry: from 13.1 to 50k and beyond! 📈

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2020/06/26

This episode is with Adam Merry, an elite trail runner from Monterey, California. In this episode, we talked about: -Adam's entry into running which included his first half marathon and first 50k in rapid succession -getting further into trail running -the trail community -diversity, or lack thereof in the trail world -how to address this lack of diversity -what it's like to be a mixed race man growing up in a mostly white community -addressing difficult conversations head on -use of social media

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00:37:32

82. Kelsey Bruce: Let's taco bout tacos (and running)

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2020/06/22

This episode is with Kelsey Bruce, an assistant coach at Dallas Baptist University and elite marathoner. In this episode we talked about: -her first run, a mile down the road as a three year old -Let’s Run opportunity at the CC World Champs -run coaching -coaching and running the 800 -balance -hunting and fishing with her dad -tacos 🌮🌮🌮 -nutrition and recovery -how her routine has changed in 2020 -solo running -how faith plays a role in her running -moving up in distance -the Olympic Marathon

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00:54:43

81. Erin Fredrickson: “It’s fun because it’s hard”

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2020/06/18

This episode is with Erin Fredrickson. Erin’s a DO, MPH, and Raleigh Distance Project alumni (and co-founder), now living in Seattle, WA. In this episode, we talked about: -identity as a runner and more -getting into healthcare in the time of coronavirus -why she considers herself a leader -Raleigh Distance Project and what it means to her -what she learned from a time that might’ve otherwise been considered a failure -moving during a global pandemic -becoming a family physician during said

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00:40:08

80. Ellie Pell: Dedication + Time + Health = Progress

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2020/06/15

This episode is with Ellie Pell, a runner and cafe manager in Ithaca, NY. This episode was recorded at the end of March 2020. In this episode we talked about: -a balanced approach to training leading to progress -having fun in training -qualifying for and racing in the Olympic Trials -starting with running because it was “free therapy” -pressing limits and seeing progress -community -running vs racing -burnout -running through the winter in upstate New York -having a 3-5-10 year plan -mental

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01:05:37

79. Mary Johnson: "You don't have to work out, you...

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2020/06/12

This episode is with Mary Johnson. Mary is a running coach, business owner, athlete, mom, insane. Her words. In this episode, we talked about: -Running for the joy of it -Lift Run Perform -a breaking three project with athletes she coached -big scary goals -coming back from pregnancy -working with David Roche and SWAP -effort based workouts vs time based workouts -changing/swapping workouts with easy days or full rest -Uncle Bob and racing ultras in the future -signing up for a 100

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00:51:34

78. Emma Spencer: Growth through challenges and...

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2020/06/02

This episode is with Emma Spencer, a runner and software engineer who lives in Durham, North Carolina. This episode was recorded on May 29th, the fourth day of protesting in Minneapolis after George Floyd’s violent murder. Normally “just” a running podcast, we dove into this right off the bat. In this episode we also talked about: -how she got into running -her prioritizing rest/recovery and how that has helped her over the years -the parts of running that give her value, and what that value

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00:57:21

77. Rochelle Basil: The silos will be chockablock!

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2020/05/29

This episode is with Rochelle Basil, a runner, coach and wife living in Boulder, Colorado, though she’s originally from New Zealand! In this episode we talked about: -pivots in life -starting running again after a post collegiate break -goal of breaking four in the marathon… and eventually running mid two hours -coaching -Lift Run Perform -stoke level as a barometer of readiness -setting goals -another coach’s take on what to do without races on the calendar -disassociation from the outcome leading

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00:58:12

76. Scott Fauble: Remember to have FUN

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2020/05/22

This episode is with Scott Fauble, a professional runner in Flagstaff Arizona who trains with Hoka One One Northern Arizona Elite. In this episode, we talked about: -how he and the team is handling training in 2020 -virtual racing/time trialing -a sense of community even while separated -failure and success and not being defined by one or the other -his evolving Why -the importance of FUN -mental health -lessons learned from the 2020 Olympic Trials -Top Gun (the GOAT of movies) -his own podcast, and

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00:48:42

75. Becki Spellman: "We get to do this"

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2020/05/19

This episode is with Becki Spellman, an elite runner, mom, wife and coach. In this episode we talked about: -running with gratitude -competing in four Olympic Marathon Trials -what Atlanta 2020 was like -resiliency over the years -experiences learned across 25 years of running -rolling with the punches -women’s running in 2020 and beyond -“we get to do this” -her running community, online and in person -and much more! Follow along with Becki’s adventures at instagram.com/beckispell and

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00:49:27

74. Vanessa Fraser: Trust The Process

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2020/05/15

This episode is with Vanessa Fraser, a professional runner for Bowerman Track Club in Portland, Oregon. In this episode, we talked about: -trusting the process -training with Shalane and the Bowerman Track Club -breaking 15 minutes n the 5k -achieving big goals -race day glitter vs race day mustache -focusing on the journey vs the outcome -getting better vs tangible goal setting -increasing mileage as a pro -the origin of her twitter handle, locknessmonstar -and much more! Follow along with her

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00:50:30

73. Hillary Allen: Science, exploring the world and...

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2020/05/08

This episode is with Hillary Allen, a self described super curious science nerd constantly looking for bugs and asking the question Why? She’s also a professional trail and ultra runner for The North Face, a coach and podcaster herself. In this episode, we talked about: -the initial interest in this podcast -science -disassociating her sense of self-worth with her status as an athlete -her community -why she got into running -what she likes about long distance running -her own Why and how it has

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00:52:43

72. Lindsay Crouse: Running and Writing with Bravery

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2020/05/05

This episode is with Lindsay Crouse. Lindsay is a senior editor and reporter at the New York Times, and also a marathon runner. In this episode we talked about: -some of the big stories she’s shared over the years -Alysia Montaño and Allyson Felix’s stories (#DreamMaternity) -Mary Cain’s story, one of the top 100 stories at the NYT in 2018, and many other individual athletes’ stories -what inspired her to chase those stories -bravery and wanting to help others improve -the baton pass from pro women

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00:41:35

71. Rebecca Mehra: Kindness For The Win

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2020/05/01

This episode is with Rebecca Mehra. Rebecca is a professional track and field athlete on Little Wing Athletics, public policy nerd who works for the mayor of Bend, Oregon. In this episode we talked about: -women supporting women -being supported by Oiselle -training with Little Wing Athletics and having Lauren Fleshman as her coach -improving as an athlete and a person -focusing on mental strength -public policy -social media as a professional athlete -struggle with burnout -team experiences in

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00:46:23

70. Latoya Shauntay Snell: Consistently reevaluating Why

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2020/04/28

This episode is with Latoya Shauntay Snell, a runner, mom, wife, chef, writer and all around athlete living in Brooklyn, New York. In this episode, we talked about: -consistency vs being motivated -re-evaluating failure as a way to be successful -going “too far” as a way to learn -meditation and introspection -constant re-evaluation of her Why -being a sponsored athlete and working with brands -therapy -social media as a gift and a curse -and much more! You can follow along with Latoya’s adventures

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01:01:45

69. David Roche: YOU ARE SO LOVED

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2020/04/24

This episode is with David Roche! David's my coach, and the first guest to come on the podcast for a third time! In this episode we talked about: -current state of affairs, mentally and globally -my injury recovery -his approach to coaching at this time -"pressure makes diamonds" -takeaways from a global pandemic -four points to focus on as a runner these days "yes, thank you" -missing the Boston Marathon -long term development -strides and hill training -finding joy in PLAY -David talking through a

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00:33:22

68. Kaci Lickteig: Exploring the Unknown

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2020/04/20

This episode’s guest is Kaci Lickteig! Kaci is a professional trail runner and physical therapist who lives in Nebraska. In this episode, we talked about: -Evolution of distance running -Her love of the community -Finding out what she’s made of in ultras -Signing up and running a marathon with her mom -Running and exercising with her mom and grandma -Practicing gratitude -What she does professionally as a PT, working post-surgery -how to decide rest vs continuing to train -Goal races and getting out

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00:38:35

67. Teal Burrell: From 4:07 to 2:39... and beyond!

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2020/04/17

This episode is with Teal Burrell, a mom, science writer with a PhD in neuroscience, and marathoner who has gone from 4:07 to 2:39. In this episode, we talked about: -big scary goals -hitting goals, and then dreaming bigger -the process of getting better -explaining science to nonscientists -her experience in the 2016 vs 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials -planning to have a baby post-Trials -freelance/WFH tips -balance -Oiselle and the community she is a part of -Lizzo -and much more! Follow along with

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00:44:21

66. Sabrina Little: Exploring the Why... with a PhD...

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2020/04/14

This episode is with Sabrina Little! Sabrina is a wife, a soon to be mother, philosopher, and a professional runner. In this episode, we dug into the exploration of Why. Not just Sabrina’s Why, but the process in general. We also talked about: -doing the work, and her love of the process -how suffering plays a part of a flourishing life -her ability to persevere -why she started running -what’s next after taking racing out of the equation -her PhD program -trails and life as a pro runner -telling

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