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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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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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01:08:51

65. Danielle Snyder: Being Brave is Being Authentic

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2020/04/10

This episode's guest is Danielle Snyder. Danielle is a licensed clinical social worker, wellness coach, running coach, an ultra runner, living in Portland, Oregon. In this episode, we talked about: -how Danielle knew (or didn't know!) she wanted to go into the mental health field -managing normalcy during times like these -how to handle a global pandemic like an ultra -what she's learned as a runner that applies to today -bravery and hope -how to run when you know it will help but can't get out the

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00:33:36

64. Ben Bruce: Running with the Bruces

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2020/04/07

This episode's guest is Ben Bruce. Ben is a coach, professional runner, father, husband, and much more. We recorded this episode back in Flagstaff in October, so it's free of any coronavirus talk! In this episode, we did talk about: -balance -HOKA NAZ Elite and working with Ben Rosario -coaching taking a bigger role -how he's able to keep up with his own fitness -racing a 2:26 marathon as a pacer while preparing for a 10k on the track -his streak of USA Championships -how his goals have shifted as

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00:52:27

63. Ladia Albertson-Junkans: Running on Hope

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2020/04/02

This episode's guest is Ladia Albertson-Junkans. Ladia works in health research, and is known for her incredible energy and positivity on the roads and trails. This episode started off stronger than most, and we dove right into it. Ladia is a good friend and helped me through some of the hardest weeks of my life as I went through my first experience with loss. We talked about that, and much more: -running on Hope -Gabe Grunewald and the relationship Ladia had (and still has) with Gabe -Justin

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00:32:43

62. Nick Klastava: Finding the joy again

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2020/03/30

This episode's guest is Nick Klastava! Nick is a dad, husband, coach, and runner who lives in Baltimore, MD. In this episode, we talked about: -running as a social activity -taking a long break from running and getting back as an adult -getting back to competitive running and racing -doing workouts without splitting laps on his watch (and why!) -SWAP Team and his relentless positivity -mental health and therapy -“toughness” -goals going forward -coaching with Lift Run Perform And much more! Follow

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00:50:45

61. Jacob Puzey: Running, coaching, and home-schooling

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2020/03/27

This week's guest is Jacob Puzey. Jacob is an elite trail and ultra runner who lives in Alberta, Canada. Jacob is a coach, a dad to six, race director, and more. In this week's episode we talked about: -the many hats he wears -living and running in Alberta, Canada -his entry into running -the running community -what RD's are dealing with during these times -his background in education -a dive into homeschooling and his tips for parents who are now working from home with school aged kids -and much

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00:45:18

60. Aliphine Tuliamuk: Running on Gratitude

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2020/03/24

This week's guest is Aliphine Tuliamuk. Aliphine is a professional runner on HOKA ONE ONE's Northern Arizona Elite, based in Flagstaff, Arizona. In this episode (which was recorded before the announcement was made about postponing the Olympics), we talked about: -racing (and winning) the Olympic Marathon Trials -her roots and moving to the US after growing up in Kenya -rest and recovery after one of the biggest races of her life -uncertainty and her approach to moving forward -Northern Arizona Elite

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00:53:49

59. Shalane Flanagan: Run Fast, Eat Slow

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2020/03/20

This week's guest is Shalane Flanagan. Shalane is an Olympic Medalist and American Record holder, who is now a coach for the Bowerman Track Club in Portland, Oregon. In this episode, we talked about: -graduating from a pro runner to a pro coach -running for the joy of it -uncertainty in the weeks ahead and what runners can and should do -gratitude -the secret to successful running -"stuffing the silo" -"the joke's on them, I would've done this for free!" -her excitement for what's ahead and paying

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58. Jen A Miller: "Running: A Love Story"

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2020/03/16

This week's episode is with Jen A Miller. Jen is a runner and freelance writer who lives in New Jersey. Please note: The first few minutes of audio aren't great, but it gets better after that! In this episode, we talked about: -getting started as a writer -her journey as a runner -why she runs today -therapy and mental health -tips for people working from home who have never done so before -balance -rejection -keeping it real and much more! You can follow along at https://twitter.com/byJenAMiller

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57. Camelia Mayfield: Running Happy on the Roads,...

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2020/03/13

This week's episode is with Camelia Mayfield. Camelia is a trail and ultra runner who lives in Bend, Oregon. In this episode, which we recorded the day before the Olympic Marathon Trials, we talked about: -going from the trails to the road -how she got started with ultrarunning -mental health and what it means for her -how she balances/juggles training, life, and work -approaching a race -how she uses nutrition to fuel her performance -the US Olympic Marathon Trials -much more! Follow along at

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00:49:03

56. YiOu Wang: From the Trails to the Trials

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2020/03/06

This week's episode is with YiOu Wang. YiOu is a trail and ultra runner who lives and trains in Northern California. In this episode ahead of the Olympic Trials, we discussed: -qualifying for the Trials due to a last minute race change -training for the Trials as a trail runner -lessons learned from the trails that carry over to the roads -her "couch to Boston Marathon Qualifier" while living in Boston -going up in distance beyond the marathon -sponsorship and social media as a pro athlete -"luck is

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00:57:21

55. Erin Strout: Writing, Running, and the Olympic...

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2020/02/27

This week's special episode is with Erin Strout! Erin is a writer for Women's Running, and lives in Flagstaff, Arizona. In this episode, we talked about: -behind the scenes of being a journalist -how Erin got into the profession -which of her stories are her favorite or the most meaningful -why we're seeing women's distance running the best it has ever been -women's running in general, and how to continue to move things forward -a "state of affairs" with running -some predictions for the

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00:56:22

54. Kaitlin Gregg Goodman: Training Joyfully 😊

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2020/02/21

This week's guest is Kaitlin Gregg Goodman. Kaitlin is a professional runner who lives in Providence, RI and trains with the BAA High Performance team. In this episode, we talked about: -Training Joyfully, and what that means to her -her development as an athlete and coach -how she finds joy during times of adversity -what she's afraid of -her take on balance -dealing with the comparison game as a professional runner -her favorite part of the Boston Marathon course… which is coincidentally my least

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53. Allie and Michaela Hackett: Twins on the Run

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2020/02/14

This week's podcast is with Allie and Michaela Hackett, a pair of twins living in Boston and running for the Boston Athletic Association. In this episode, we talked about: -running in the Olympic Trials -what to expect -living together and the vibe when one is crushing it and the other isn't -training on the Boston Marathon course -Boston Marathon goals for later this spring -collegiate running and underfueling -injury and recovery -cortado club vs cold brew club ☕ -fear -training tools and

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00:45:33

52. Lou Serafini: Helping Others Find Joy In Running

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2020/02/07

This week's episode is with Lou Serafini, an elite runner in Boston. In addition to running at a high level, Lou is the Community Manager at Tracksmith. In this episode we talked about: -balancing work and training -his second Olympic Trials coming up -Tracksmith and how his role has evolved -a little more behind the scenes of a fast-growing running brand -the Boston running community -what he's scared of -his approach to running and rest -how his relationship with running has changed over the

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00:49:37

51. Julia Hanlon: Running On Om

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2020/01/31

This week’s episode is with Julia Hanlon. Julia is a runner, yogi, and podcaster herself! In this week’s episode we talked about: -podcasting, and getting back into it after a break -where she finds her inspiration and motivation -her travels all across the country (and world!) -therapy and mental health -getting her Masters in Boulder -leading/participating in writing/mindfulness retreats (Wilder Retreat) -having Lauren Fleshman as her mentor -living with Little Wing in Bend, OR -what she’s scared

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00:46:58

50. Amanda Nurse: Amanda Runs Boston (and beyond!)

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2020/01/24

This week's episode is with Amanda Nurse! Amanda is a professional runner who lives in Boston. In this episode, we talked about: -her progression as a runner -wearing many hats as a mom/wife/coach/sponsored runner and more -pregnancy, and coming back stronger after giving birth to her now two year old son -her mental game and how she focuses in/on a race -training leading up to the Olympic Trials -Wellness in Motion -and much more! Follow along with Amanda's adventures at

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00:32:59

49. Jesse Thomas: Work, Play, Love... podcast!

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2020/01/17

This week's guest is Jesse Thomas. Jesse is the CEO and co-founder of PickyBars, a professional triathlete, husband, father, and so much more. In this week's episode, we talked about: -balance with Work, Play, and Love, which is the name of the podcast he co-hosts with his wife, Lauren Fleshman -"graduating" from life as a pro triathlete into full time with PickyBars as CEO -struggles with PickBars, and choosing to be open about it -struggling (and mental health in general) -athletic goals going

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00:58:15

48. Dana Giordano: Do Your Job... and Run Ugly.

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2020/01/10

This week's episode is with Dana Giordano. Dana is a professional runner living in Boston, MA. Dana made the leap into full time/pro running last winter as a mid distance runner, and we talked about her progression from working full time into training full time. In this episode we also talked about: -taking chances and putting herself out there -being a professional athlete in Boston -SLEEP (all 9.5 hours/night worth) -inspiring others, especially high school girls -what she's scared of -working

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00:52:32

47. Amelia Boone: Training and racing with an ever...

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2020/01/03

This week's podcast is with Amelia Boone, an attorney and obstacle course racer and ultra runner from the Bay Area. In this episode, we talked about: -exploring limits and boundaries -mental health -her journey and experience with an eating disorder over the last 20 years -her Why, which has evolved over the year -rest day brags -personal growth -sponsorship as a professional athlete with a full time job -so much more Follow along with Amelia's adventures at instagram.com/arboone11 and

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