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 expanding the running world for all.
Hosted by running enthusiast, Jonathan Levitt.
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 expanding the running world for all.
Hosted by running enthusiast, Jonathan Levitt.
Episodes
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Nov 15, 2019 • 36min
40. Kellyn Taylor: Chasing the Olympic Dream
This week's episode is with Kellyn Taylor. Kellyn is a mom, wife, and pro runner for Hoka One One Northern Arizona Elite in Flagstaff, Arizona.
In this episode we talked about:
-being all in on her big goals
-taking chances and coming up short sometimes
-importance of a long term focus
-social media use as a pro athlete
-pursuits outside of running
-HOKA NAZ Elite
-much more!
Follow along at twitter.com/kellyn_taylor and instagram.com/kellyn_taylor!
Nov 8, 2019 • 46min
39. Sara Hall: Running Fast and Taking Chances
This week’s episode is with Sara Hall.
Sara is a professional runner living in Flagstaff, AZ.
In this episode we talked about:
-her racing this season
-listening to her body
-taking calculated risks, and doing things that make her happy and fulfilled
-her approach to social media
-faith and running/life
-much more!
You can follow Sara at twitter.com/sarahall3 and instagram.com/sarahall3
Oct 31, 2019 • 58min
38. A Grand Canyon Wrap-Up with David Roche 🏜
I sat down with my coach David Roche to discuss the Grand Canyon adventure. In this episode we talked about:
-Training and setting big scary goals
-Progress over the last year
-Fueling a 13 hour adventure
-David's approach to recovery from a big day like R2R2R
-How my approach to running (and life) has changed recently
-How therapy has helped my running
-What happened immediately after we finished
-and much more!
Oct 18, 2019 • 48min
37. Lindsay Flanagan: from Chicago to Boulder, and beyond!
This week’s guest is Lindsay Flanagan. Lindsay is a pro runner living and training in Boulder, CO.
In this episode, we talked about:
-pancakes
-the Boulder bubble
-2019 Chicago Marathon and her goals for it
-social media as a pro
-balance
-her experience at the Boston Marathon
-much more!
Follow along at instagram.com/lflanagan2 and twitter.com/lflanagan242
Oct 11, 2019 • 52min
36. Amanda Basham: from marathons to mountains
This week's guest is Amanda Basham. Amanda is a trail and ultra runner (and coach!), living in Boulder, CO.
In this episode, we talked about:
-living in Boulder
-her love for Western States
-how she trains and races 100's
-running in the 2013 Boston Marathon
-her eating disorder and how running helped her take control
-progression from marathons into ultras
-much more!
You can follow Amanda’s adventures at instagram.com/amanda_basham and twitter.com/trainer_ab
Oct 4, 2019 • 56min
35. Noah Droddy: A [Really Fast] Blue-Collar Runner 👔
Noah is a professional runner living in Boulder, Colorado, currently training for the Chicago Marathon this fall.
In this episode we talked about:
-Noah's training over the last few years
-why he took the leap
-living in Boulder
-balance, or lack thereof, as a pro runner
-what he struggles with
-what he's afraid of
-Chicago Marathon 2019
-what's ahead
-some fun fan (and girlfriend) submitted questions
You can find Noah at twitter.com/ibuilttheark and instagram.com/noah_droddy
Sep 27, 2019 • 1h 5min
34. Kara Goucher: An Olympian Tackling New Adventures
This week's guest is Kara Goucher. Kara is an Olympian, a mom, wife, and fighter for clean sport. She’s also a new trail runner!
In this episode, we talked about:
-her adventures in trail running
-what it's like trying something totally new
-what it was like to have things go the way they did at Leadville
-how she's changed training
-mental health and therapy
-Clean Sport
-what's next for her
-so much more!
Follow Kara's adventures at Twitter.com/karagoucher and Instagram.com/karagoucher
Sep 13, 2019 • 47min
33. Reed Fischer: Tinman Elite and Marvel Comics
This week's guest is Reed Fischer.
Reed runs for Tinman Elite in Boulder, CO. In this episode, we talked about:
-how Tinman got started
-how they approach training and connecting with fans
-sponsorship
-a few lighter/entertaining questions submitted from fans
-Reed's focus on longevity and progress over time
-staying motivated
-his top three cereals
-Reed's diet as a pro
-much more!
Follow along at www.instagram.com/reedfisch and twitter.com/reedfisch
Sep 6, 2019 • 49min
32. Hayden Hawks: Running on Faith
This week's episode is with Hayden Hawks.
Hayden is a professional trail runner, husband, father, and coach.
In this episode, we talked about:
-what gets him really excited in life and sport
-Western States training camp
-UTMB
-the strength and power of a mustache on race day
-how he's honed his diet in the last few years
-how faith impacts his training and life
-much more!
You can find Hayden at Twitter.com/hawks1hayden and Instagram.com/hawks_hayden
Aug 30, 2019 • 55min
31. Brad Lindeberg: Running on Dad Jokes
This week's guest is Brad Lindeberg, or as I like to call him, Dad Joke Brad. Brad is a hard working amateur runner, and in this episode we talked about:
-Dad Jokes
-what got Brad into running
-what keeps Brad running
-balance
-some of the challenges he's faced
-Brad the Kudos Bot
-how he uses social media to connect with other runners
-and much more!
You can find Brad at https://twitter.com/BradRunsFar and https://www.instagram.com/bradrunsfar/
