For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running

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 of -much more! You can follow along with Julia’s adventures (and podcast!) at instagram.com/runningonom 

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 instagram.com/amandarunsboston!

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 forward -social media use as a pro, and primary marketing driver for PickyBars -adventure racing -life in Bend -much more! Follow along with Jesse's adventures at www.instagram.com/jessemthomas, twitter.com/jessemthomas, and PickyBars.com! This week’s episode is sponsored by PickyBars. I’ve been a customer of PickyBars since their early days, and they get better every year. Created from a need to have a performance and real food bar, PickyBars are one of my favorite fueling choices.  I’ve been a member of their monthly club subscription for years now. I have a bar before all my weekday runs, and enjoy their oatmeal before long runs… both are so easy on the road. I’m excited to share 20% off a one time purchase OR your first month of the PickyClub with code FORTHELONGRUN. Enjoy!

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 with a sport psychologist -social media as a pro -Do Your Job and Run Ugly -so much more! Follow along with her adventures at instagram.com/dana_gio and twitter.com/dana_gio6

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 twitter.com/ameliaboone/

This week's guest is Cody Reed. Cody is a trail and ultra runner living in Flagstaff, Arizona. As you'll hear him share right off the bat, he really likes running long distances.  In this episode Cody talked about: -why he likes running long -the mental side of running these "long ass distances" -the importance of balancing life and training -what he does in his spare time away from running and coaching -his big goals -what he's scared of -the Grand Canyon as a training ground for the Coconino Cowboys -sponsorship as a pro -and much more! You can follow Cody's adventures at instagram.com/codyreeeed and twitter.com/ReedSpeeeed

This week’s guest is Grayson Murphy. Grayson is a road and trail runner living in Salt Lake City, Utah. In this episode, we talked about: -not labeling herself as *just* a road or trail runner -HAPPINESS and what it means for her -taking risks and following her arrow -leaving a sponsor and signing with a new one -her start with trails -what scares her -how she uses social media -therapy and mental health -her 2020 Training/Life Planner -The Why behind she runs -Guidance from Megan and David Roche -so much more! Enjoy! You can follow Grayson’s adventures at instagram.com/racin__grayson and twitter.com/racin__grayson

This week’s podcast is with Patrick Reagan. Patrick is an ultra runner who lives in Savannah Georgia. We recorded this episode in the days prior to his third hundred miler of the year, which he ended up winning. In this episode, we talked about: -his love for running long distance races -why he loves what happens beyond six hours -mental toughness -why he trains and races the way he does -logistics of training in a state without much elevation… but plenty of heat -much more! You can follow along with his adventures at instagram.com/patrickreaganrunning and twitter.com/preaganrunning

This week’s episode is with Abby Levene. Abby is a trail runner living in Boulder, Colorado. In this episode we talked about: -Abby’s dive into trail running -her first 50k -her injury earlier in 2019 and coming back healthy later in the year -her love for Mother Nature and the environment -the running community -running at CU Boulder and the community in Boulder -so much more! You can follow her adventures at instagram.com/aplevene and twitter.com/levene_machine The quote I butchered from Maggie Rusch's Instagram post (discussed around 38 minutes in was: "It’s about these three questions with whatever we’re doing in life, which are: what am I doing, why am I doing it, and  is it in the highest divine alignment or alignment with my authentic blueprint—who I am—so a huge clue is what brings me joy. If you can find that thing that gives you that feeling, spend time doing that; make sure you spend time in that joy every day as often as you can."   - Julie Piatt on a brilliant throwback Rich Roll podcast

This week’s podcast is with Keely Henninger. Keely is a trail runner living in Portland, Oregon who runs for Nike Trail and works as a biomechanics researcher. This was a shorter episode, as our coach David and his wife Megan (and their dog Addie) showed up for a pre-TNF meet up, and we’ll hopefully record another (and longer) episode in 2020! In this episode we talked about: -the journey and ups and downs -coming back from a big injury -lessons learned as a result -health and nutrition -the definition of good health -nutrition and the importance of a personalized diet -what Keely learned from working with GU and InsideTracker about her own personal dietary needs -much more! Follow Keely’s adventures at instagram.com/runwidkeel and twitter.com/runwidkeel