For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running

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 Berlin -failure and growth -coming out and the changes he saw in his career/running -being a role model in the sport -joining Dark Sky Endurance and why -and more! Follow along with Matt’s adventures at twitter.com/mattllano and instagram.com/mattllano  This episode is sponsored by Janji. As a local to Boston running apparel company, I’ve enjoyed seeing Janji grow over the years and their gear has only gotten better as time has gone on.  As the weather gets cooler in much of the country, upgrade your gear with some of the amazing options from Janji! I’ve been loving their tights and raincoat in colder or wet weather lately!

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 additions runners can make -how to include strength training in a running routine -pooping in the woods -science communication -and so much more! Follow along with Alyssa’s adventures at twitter.com/littlelyssfit an instagram.com/littlelyssfitness This episode is sponsored by Janji. As a local to Boston running apparel company, I’ve enjoyed seeing Janji grow over the years and their gear has only gotten better as time has gone on.  As the weather gets cooler in much of the country, upgrade your gear with some of the amazing options from Janji! I’ve been loving their tights and raincoat in colder or wet weather lately! You can take 15% off all month with the code FTLR15. I hope you love them as much as I do!

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 more! Follow along with Keira’s adventures at twitter.com/keiradamato an instagram.com/keiradamato This episode is sponsored by Janji. As a local to Boston running apparel company, I’ve enjoyed seeing Janji grow over the years and their gear has only gotten better as time has gone on.  As the weather gets cooler in much of the country, upgrade your gear with some of the amazing options from Janji! I’ve been loving their tights and raincoat in colder or wet weather lately! You can take 15% off all month with the code FTLR15. I hope you love them as much as I do!

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 she runs -therapy -feeling like she has a chip on her shoulder… and why -burnout -how she manages with imposter syndrome -what she knows now that she wishes she knew earlier -patience and consistency -and much more! Follow along with her running and writing at https://twitter.com/cyu888 and https://www.instagram.com/cyu888/ This episode is sponsored by Janji. As a local to Boston running apparel company, I’ve enjoyed seeing Janji grow over the years and their gear has only gotten better as time has gone on.  I have a few pairs of both the AFO split and AFO middle shorts, and highly recommend them. Their singlets are super cool too. You can take 15% off all month with the code FTLR15. I hope you love them as much as I do!

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 life -the background on her instagram handle -and so much more! Follow along with Zoe at https://www.instagram.com/carrot_flowers_z/ and the podcast at https://trailrunnermag.com/trailrunning-podcast This episode is sponsored by Janji. As a local to Boston running apparel company, I’ve enjoyed seeing Janji grow over the years and their gear has only gotten better as time has gone on.  I have a few pairs of both the AFO split and AFO middle shorts, and highly recommend them. Their singlets are super cool too. You can take 15% off all month with the code FTLR15. I hope you love them as much as I do!

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 nature -access to mental health -her relationship with mental health and therapy -how she uses nature as a form of therapy -some tips for being in nature in this way -and much more! Follow along with her adventures at instagram.com/jujumil and instagram.com/colourthetrails  This episode is sponsored by Janji. As a local to Boston running apparel company, I’ve enjoyed seeing Janji grow over the years and their gear has only gotten better as time has gone on.  I have a few pairs of both the AFO split and AFO middle shorts, and highly recommend them. Their singlets are super cool too. You can take 15% off all month with the code FTLR15. I hope you love them as much as I do!

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 pandemic shaped November Project -NP Summit and how they’ve adapted to 2020 -overtraining at the start of COVID -redefining Just Show Up -the 1/60/1 activity to stay connected -staying sharp with smalltalk and more -communication skills in 2020 -tips for those struggling -and so much more! Follow along with November Project at instagram.com/novemberproject and Brogan at instagram.com/brogangraham This episode is sponsored by Janji. As a local to Boston running apparel company, I’ve enjoyed seeing Janji grow over the years and their gear has only gotten better as time has gone on.  I have a few pairs of both the AFO split and AFO middle shorts, and highly recommend them. Their singlets are super cool too. You can take 15% off all month with the code FTLR15. I hope you love them as much as I do!

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 pizza and burger in Flagstaff -and much more! Follow along with Tyler’s adventures at instagram.com/day6nau This episode is sponsored by Janji. As a local to Boston running apparel company, I’ve enjoyed seeing Janji grow over the years and their gear has only gotten better as time has gone on.  I have a few pairs of both the AFO split and AFO middle shorts, and highly recommend them. Their singlets are super cool too. You can take 15% off all month with the code FTLR15. I hope you love them as much as I do!

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 https://twitter.com/julia_kohnen and https://www.instagram.com/juliakohnen5/ This episode is sponsored by Janji. As a local to Boston running apparel company, I’ve enjoyed seeing Janji grow over the years and their gear has only gotten better as time has gone on. I have a few pairs of both the AFO split and AFO middle shorts, and highly recommend them. Their singlets are super cool too. You can take 15% off all month with the code FTLR15. I hope you love them as much as I do!

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 and getting great results -and so much more! Follow along with Matt’s adventures at instagram.com/ironmattbach and Ucan.co!  This episode is sponsored by Janji. As a local to Boston running apparel company, I’ve enjoyed seeing Janji grow over the years and their gear has only gotten better as time has gone on.  I have a few pairs of both the AFO split and AFO middle shorts, and highly recommend them. Their singlets are super cool too. You can take 15% off all month with the code FTLR15. I hope you love them as much as I do! You can also take 15% off UCAN as Matt referenced with the code FTLR or by following this link! ucan.co/discount/FTLR/