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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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00:48:25

Randi Zuckerberg's Journey to Main Character Energy:...

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2025/10/03

Is it better to be well-lopsided or well-balanced?Randi Zuckerberg is a multi-faceted entrepreneur, media personality, and endurance athlete who embodies a "portfolio approach to life." Currently serving as a radio host, investor, entrepreneur, author, and mother, Randi has built a diverse career spanning technology, media, and athletics.Jon chats with Randi about:Her background in Silicon ValleyManaging the pain caveBreaking age/gender stereotypesApplying business thinking to race

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01:09:16

Your Leadville Tourism Guide with Adam Ducharme

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2025/09/26

What happens when a mining town of 40,000 people shrinks to just 2,700 overnight, and then reinvents itself as one of America's most authentic mountain destinations? Today we're talking with Adam Ducharme about Leadville's incredible transformation from boom-and-bust mining to endurance sports mecca.Adam Ducharme’s tourism journey started early; he was born in the Silver Lake Motel on Cape Cod and was helping check in guests and change sheets before he could tie his shoes. Now based in

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00:57:50

Treadmill to Leadville: Pierce Showe on Breaking...

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2025/09/19

What if you accomplished everything you wanted, but still felt empty?Pierce Showe is in the business of extreme discipline — a language spoken by the world’s top performers. He spent the early part of his career as the right hand to Super Bowl champion Steve Weatherford before stepping fully into his calling as a faith-driven endurance athlete and coach.He’s completed multiple 100- and 200-mile ultramarathons, an Ironman, and an Ultraman — pushing human limits with grit, purpose, and an unshakable

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01:20:40

Grand Traverse Race Recap and Career Updates with...

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2025/09/12

What happens when you quit your corporate job, go all-in on entrepreneurship, and decide to run 40 miles through the Colorado mountains? Today we're diving into how major life changes and epic trail adventures go hand in hand.Having recently ran the Grand Traverse race with Emily, we dive into the details of the race experience, as well as other exciting life/career updates since Emily was last on the podcast in January.Jon chats with Emily about:Life Updates and New VenturesGrand Traverse

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01:12:27

Your Guide to Performance Nutrition and Blocking Out...

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2025/09/05

Most endurance athletes are making the same critical fueling mistake. Let’s learn how to avoid it so you can perform the best.Kelsey Bailey is the lead Performance Dietitian for Eternal, a company providing high performance, personalized healthcare to athletes. She spent 8 years with Special Operations and is also a consulting Performance Dietitian within the tactical space of military, fire, and police. Her areas of specialty include understanding the unique demands of today’s world on the body to

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00:53:38

Use This Mentality to Get Through Injury: Annie...

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2025/08/29

Don’t fall into the comparison trap as a runner!Annie Frisbie is a professional runner for Puma and Minnesota Distance Elite. She trains with her team in Minneapolis and lives with her boyfriend and two dogs. Jon chats with Annie about:• Annie’s Training Mindset for Success• What Makes a Good Running Shoe?• Race Fueling & Nutrition Strategy• How to Get Back on Your Feet After an Injury• Evaluating the Current Running SceneStay connected:Follow Annie on

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01:07:21

More Than a Race: UTMB Founders Michel and Catherine...

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2025/08/22

If you’ve ever considered running a global race series like UTMB, learn from the founders on why it’s so much more than a race.Jon sits down with Michel and Catherine Poletti, the founders of the UTMB race series. They share their journey of starting and growing UTMB, along with essential business insights for organizing races. You won’t want to miss the philosophy that has been the foundation of their success.Jon chats with Michel and Catherine about:Early Challenges and Growth of UTMBExpansion and

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00:47:09

How Reid Burrows Prioritizes Mental Health as a...

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2025/08/15

What does it mean to TRULY be grateful for running and life?Reid Burrows grew up in the small town of Grand Bay-Westfield, New Brunswick, Canada. His endurance background is in the sport of triathlon. Upon leaving the pursuit of triathlon and chasing the Olympic dream, he fell in love with the trails and haven’t looked back since. In February of 2022, Reid quit his full-time job to pursue his dream of becoming a full-time professional trail runner. By the end of 2022, he was picked up by Merrell

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00:44:19

Nature is for Everyone - Breaking Trail Running...

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2025/08/08

Let's break down what is so special about trail running and why more people need to experience it.Vivek Gowri is a Product Manager at NVIDIA, where he leads initiatives in gaming and AI hardware. When he’s not shaping the future of tech, he’s out on the trails as a dedicated runner and advocate for diversity in the outdoor space. He brings a thoughtful perspective to the intersection of technology, endurance sports, and inclusion — bridging innovation with impact on and off the trail.Jon chats

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00:42:10

Laying the Foundation for Your Nutritional Health...

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2025/08/01

Are you laying the right foundation for your nutritional health?Rachael (Reddy) Wade is a runner, mom of two, and founder of Rx Nutrition. She ran for the University of Alabama, earned gold medals at the Pan American Games and USA Championships, and now helps others fuel for performance and life. As a registered dietitian with a doctoral degree in Public Health, Rachael specializes in sports nutrition, women’s health, and disordered eating. Whether she’s chasing her kids, counseling clients, or

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00:40:29

Driving Decision-Making for Your Outdoor Trips with...

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2025/07/25

Are you actually prepared for your next outdoor adventure?Viktor Makarskyy is the Cofounder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of GOES Health where he is responsible for the product and engineering of their outdoor health platform. He is an avid runner living based in Los Angeles, where he’s currently training for a hilly marathon later this year in Japan. He checks the GOES app daily for real-time outdoor risks to help plan his runs, and GOES has helped him personally with everything from muscle

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01:00:29

Scott Jurek on The Future of Ultras and Solutions to...

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2025/07/18

No matter where you’re at in your running journey, there’s a path for all of us.Scott Jurek has been named one of the greatest runners of all time, claiming victories in nearly all of ultrarunning’s elite trail and road events. More than just a champion, Scott is a true student and ambassador of the sport, known to stay at finish lines cheering until the last runner crosses. When not racing, he donates his time to many non profit organizations and is an avid volunteer in the areas of environmental

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00:41:37

Optimize Your Mental Performance with Kristen Schindler

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2025/07/11

Having doubts as a runner? Here’s how to reframe them.Kristen Schindler is a mental performance consultant and endurance coach who helps athletes untangle their relationship with sport, self, and setbacks. She is currently completing her Master’s in Applied Sport and Performance Psychology at the University of Western States and working toward CMPC certification. Kristen’s work is grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Performance Coaching, Narrative Theory, and Cognitive-Behavioral principles with a

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00:50:59

How to be a Change Maker with Race Director, Libby Jones

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2025/07/04

Want change in the way your races are organized? Then speak up about it!Libby Jones is the owner and race director for The Active Joe, a race production company out of Dallas, Texas that focuses on the "average joes" out there getting active. She has directed running races for 17 years and currently produces trail and road running events 6 race days a year for The Active Joe. The company has a focus on affordable racing while providing opportunities to get active in a safe and inviting way

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00:42:17

Young, Fit, and Ready for the Pain Cave at Western...

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2025/06/27

When your motto is “young and fit,” what does it look like to train for Western States?Hans Troyer is a 25 year old pro ultrarunner who set the course record at the Bandera 100k in 2024 and who finished second at the 2025 Canyons 100k, earning him a Golden Ticket to the Western States 100.Listen to hear about:Discovering the trail scene and becoming a pro runnerThe draw of the pain cave and sufferingPreparation for Western States 100Hans’ fueling and nutrition strategies on and off the courseThe

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00:58:15

Training, Fueling, and Preparing for Western States...

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2025/06/21

Get an inside look at what it’s like to run Western States!Adam Peterman is a professional trail runner living in Missoula, Montana who ran for the University of Colorado.Listen to hear about:Adam’s love-hate relationship with the Mags run in BoulderThe decision to pursue a career as a pro trail runnerAdam’s approach to racing and embracing the unknownA sacral stress fracture and how Nordic skiing may have contributed to itPreparing for a return to Western StatesAn inside look at fueling for

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00:45:54

Running By Feel Over Data: Riley Brady’s Journey to...

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2025/06/13

We’re only a couple of weeks from the Western States Endurance Run, so we caught up with a pro for an inside look at strategizing for it!Riley Brady is a professional ultra trail runner for Nike Trail living and training in Boulder, CO.Jon chatted with them about:The process of earning a golden ticket to Western StatesHow Riley’s low salt loss rate influences fueling choices“Collective effervescence” in a 100 milerManaging nausea and staying focused in ultrasAiming for a sub 2:36 at CIMBalancing

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01:11:54

Colleen Quigley is Building a New Kind of Olympic...

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2025/06/04

Athletes are more than their sport, so Colleen’s working to bring a holistic approach to team running.Colleen Quigley is an American middle-distance runner, Olympian, entrepreneur, mentor, National Champion, and lover of women's sports.From her high school days on the cross country and track teams, to her collegiate career and Florida State, and all throughout her professional career running for brands like lululemon, Nike, WHOOP, ROKA, and more, community has always been a top priority. Colleen

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00:48:01

How to Enjoy the Whole Process of Long Distance...

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2025/05/30

There are a million and one ways to train for running. But the best way? To Makena, it’s whatever gives you the most fun.Makena Morley is a long distance runner living in Bozeman, MT and running for ASICS. She graduated from University of Colorado in 2020 and now coaches via RunDoyen.Listen to hear about:Struggles and challenges of transitioning to competitive runningExperimenting with trail and road running to train for marathonsWorking through the mental challenges of getting back to running

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00:30:49

Q+A with Caitlyn Miller: Run Recovery, Business, and...

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running ·

2025/05/28

We love in-person events. If you missed this one at Fleet Feet in Boulder in April 2025, you can catch up with this recording!Caitlyn Miller is a 26 year old business owner and marathon runner. Caitlyn’s business, Expntl Athletics, specializes in activewear for distance runners.She joined Jon live at Fleet Feet for this live discussion and audience Q+A.Listen to hear about:Caitlyn’s transition from softball to to runningHow she balances running with businessThe training and recovery techniques that

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