For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running

Jonathan Levitt
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For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running

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.

  1. Lessons from Pro Golfer Scott Stallings on Training for the Boston Marathon

    HACE 2 DÍAS

    Lessons from Pro Golfer Scott Stallings on Training for the Boston Marathon

    Golfing might help your running more than you’d think. Scott Stallings is a 3x PGA Tour winner who earned the reputation as "The Fittest on Tour" due to his fitness-first lifestyle. In April, Scott will be participating in the 2025 Boston Marathon - his first-ever Marathon - while raising funds for and supporting Golf Fights Cancer, a non-profit organization that raises funds for cancer-related organizations and families living with the disease. Listen to hear about: Balancing a professional golf career, being a father, and training to run Golf’s attention to detail, preparation, and adaptation being similar to runningStarting from scratch with running Mental and physical challenges of training for the Boston Marathon The addictive nature of running and its community Stay connected: Scott on Instagram: instagram.com/scottstallingsSupport Golf Fights Cancer: golffightscancer.org/what-we-doFor The Long Run Podcast on Instagram: instagram.com/forthelrpodJon Levitt on Instagram: instagram.com/jwlevittJoin the For The Long Run email community: for-the-long-run.beehiiv.com This episode is supported by: Boulderthon: Our favorite Colorado race event with a variety of distances. Use code FTLR20 for $20 off the marathon or half marathon when you register at boulderthon.org.Tifosi Optics: Fantastic sunglasses for every type of run. Anti-bounce fit, shatterproof, and scratch resistant. Use code FTLR2025 at this link for 15% off your pair.PUMA: Get 20% off any PUMA run or train products from shoes to apparel with code FTLR20 at puma.com.Shokz: This episode is supported by Shokz. They stay in place and you'll be safe and sound because they don't go in your ears. ⁠Use code FTLR10 for 10% off your purchase.

    54 min
  2. How an Elite Runner Manages Imposter Syndrome and Finds Joy in Training with Adam Vadeboncoeur

    21 MAR

    How an Elite Runner Manages Imposter Syndrome and Finds Joy in Training with Adam Vadeboncoeur

    Elite athletes deal with many of the same challenges that recreational runners do. Adam Vadeboncoeur’s been running for over 20 years but is now finding his stride in his mid 30’s. Over the past few years, he’s gained his first Team USA spot for 50km World Championships, a 100k road national title, and a sub 2:18 marathon. Listen to hear about: Imposter syndrome and mental gameHow volunteer firefighting fits into Adam’s trainingProduct sponsorships to pro contract discussionsThe running community in Boulder Stay connected: Adam on Instagram instagram.com/adam_vadeboncoeur For The Long Run Podcast on Instagram: instagram.com/forthelrpodJon Levitt on Instagram: instagram.com/jwlevittJoin the For The Long Run email community: for-the-long-run.beehiiv.com This episode is supported by: Boulderthon: Our favorite Colorado race event with a variety of distances. Use code FTLR20 for $20 off the marathon or half marathon when you register at www.boulderthon.org.PUMA: Get 20% off any PUMA run or train products from shoes to apparel with code FTLR20 at www.puma.com.Hyperice: Innovative recovery tools for all types of training. My favorite are the Normatec leg boots and Normatec Go portable calf sleeves. Reach out to me on Instagram for a discount code to use at hyperice.com.

    55 min

  3. 14 MAR

    This Marathon’s Not Just a Race, But a Premier Experience: The Marathon Project with Ben Rosario

    The Marathon Project is back and bigger than ever. Ben Rosario spent two years as a member of the Hansons Brooks Distance Project, was the special events director for the GO! Saint Louis Marathon, founded the Northern Arizona Elite professional team, and co-founded a specialty running store--Big River Running Company. Now, Ben’s the CEO of The Marathon Project, an annual event in Chandler, Arizona that features an amateur and a professional marathon in one weekend. Listen to hear about: What does success mean, anyway?Origins of and goals for The Marathon ProjectThe 2025 event, including an all-ages, all abilities 5k, a gold wave marathon for amateurs, and a pro marathon.The impact of super shoes on the current running boomBen’s coaching philosophy and structuring a year for peak marathon performance Stay connected: The Marathon Project: themarathonproject.comBen on Instagram: instagram.com/coachbenrosario1 The Marathon Project on Instagram: instagram.com/marathonprojX: @themarathonprojBlueSky: @themarathonprojectFor The Long Run Podcast on Instagram: instagram.com/forthelrpodJon Levitt on Instagram: instagram.com/jwlevittJoin the For The Long Run email community: for-the-long-run.beehiiv.com This episode is supported by: Shokz: They stay in place and you'll be safe and sound because they don't go in your ears. ⁠Use code FTLR10 for 10% off your purchase. Boulderthon: Our favorite Colorado race event with a variety of distances. Use code FTLR20 for $20 off the marathon or half marathon when you register at www.boulderthon.org.Tifosi Optics: Fantastic sunglasses for every type of run. Anti-bounce fit, shatterproof, and scratch resistant. Use code FTLR2025 at this link for 15% off your pair.

    58 min
  4. Cutting through the Noise in Sports Nutrition with Your Diet Sucks Hosts Kylee Van Horn and Zoë Rom

    7 MAR

    Cutting through the Noise in Sports Nutrition with Your Diet Sucks Hosts Kylee Van Horn and Zoë Rom

    In a world of diet culture, nutrition for running can feel complex and exhausting– but it shouldn’t be. Zoë Rom is a writer and journalist based in Carbondale, CO. Kylee Van Horn is the founder of sports nutrition business Flynutrition, which helps runners, triathletes, cyclists, and skiers to learn not only the ‘why’ but the ‘how’ behind fueling for performance. Together, Zoë and Kylee host the podcast Your Diet Sucks. Listen to hear about: How Zoë and Kylee found themselves in the running and nutrition spacesWhy they started Your Diet SucksThe challenges of making informed nutrition decisions in a world influenced by social media and brandingHot takes on sports nutrition and diet culture, from raw milk to socio-economic factors Stay connected: Your Diet Sucks on Instagram: instagram.com/yourdietsuckspodKylee on Instagram: instagram.com/flynutrition3 Kylee’s book, Practical Fueling for Endurance AthletesFor The Long Run Podcast on Instagram: instagram.com/forthelrpodJon Levitt on Instagram: instagram.com/jwlevittJoin the For The Long Run email community: for-the-long-run.beehiiv.com This episode is supported by: Boulderthon: Our favorite Colorado race event with a variety of distances. Use code FTLR20 for $20 off the marathon or half marathon when you register at www.boulderthon.org.Tifosi Optics: Fantastic sunglasses for every type of run. Anti-bounce fit, shatterproof, and scratch resistant. Use code FTLR2025 at this link for 15% off your pair.PUMA: Get 20% off any PUMA run or train products from shoes to apparel with code FTLR20 at www.puma.com.Hyperice: Innovative recovery tools for all types of training. My favorite are the Normatec leg boots and Normatec Go portable calf sleeves. Reach out to me on Instagram for a discount code to use at hyperice.com.

    54 min
  5. A More Affordable Way to Fuel Your Running and Endurance Adventures

    28 FEB

    A More Affordable Way to Fuel Your Running and Endurance Adventures

    Fueling your sports can be a lot simpler than you may think. Aaron Gouw and Gabe Multer co-founded Carbs Fuel, an emerging brand in the endurance sports nutrition space. Carbs Fuel believes that fueling shouldn’t be reserved to the affluent minority. Their flagship product is their Original 50g Energy Gel. Listen to hear about: How Aaron’s and Gabe’s passion for running and cycling drove them to examine sports nutrition The recent evolution of fueling towards high carb intake The science of high carb fueling and strategies you can use The origin story of Carbs Fuel, and recent challenges and successes Stay connected: Carbs Fuel on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/carbsfuel, https://www.facebook.com/carbsfuel, https://www.linkedin.com/company/carbsfuel  For The Long Run Podcast on Instagram: instagram.com/forthelrpod Jon Levitt on Instagram: instagram.com/jwlevitt Join the For The Long Run email community: for-the-long-run.beehiiv.com This episode is supported by: Fuel Goods: Get all of your endurance sports nutrition goodies from one place and support an Asheville-based local business. You may even get a free FTLR hat in your custom box! Use code FTLR10.  https://fuelgoods.com/pages/forthelongrun  Shokz: They stay in place and you'll be safe and sound because they don't go in your ears.⁠Use code FTLR10 for 10% off your purchase.  Visit Leadville: So you think you know Leadville? Lake County has so much more to offer year-round than just the 100 miler in the summer. If you’re thinking of getting away, highly recommend booking a trip to Leadville to get up into the mountains, eat yummy food, and play outside. Check out more of what Leadville has to offer here!

    1 h y 4 min
  6. Set More Meaningful Goals for Yourself, Your Community, and the Planet with Coach Tucker Grose

    21 FEB

    Set More Meaningful Goals for Yourself, Your Community, and the Planet with Coach Tucker Grose

    This chat with a coach will have you reworking your running goals to be even more impactful. Tucker Grose is an endurance athlete and coach who enjoys competing over a variety of distances and surfaces. In 2024 alone, he completed events from 800m on the track to 100k on the trails. Tucker’s helped over 100 athletes incorporate running into their lives in a sustainable and health focused way. Listen to hear about: Managing your own running while also coaching others Using curiosity as a driver toward goals Coaching high school athletes while emphasizing fun and health over competition Decreasing the size of our environmental footprint Holistic approaches to training including rest, nutrition, and building a support team Stay connected: Tucker on Instagram: instagram.com/trainingwithtucker Tucker on Youtube: youtube.com/@trainingwithtucker6962  Tucker’s website: trainingwithtucker.com For The Long Run Podcast on Instagram: instagram.com/forthelrpod Jon Levitt on Instagram: instagram.com/jwlevitt Join the For The Long Run email community: for-the-long-run.beehiiv.com This episode is supported by Shokz. They stay in place and you'll be safe and sound because they don't go in your ears. Use code FTLR10 for 10% off your purchase.

    51 min
  7. The Cost of Not Fueling Properly as an Endurance Athlete with Sports Dietitian Claire Shorenstein

    14 FEB

    The Cost of Not Fueling Properly as an Endurance Athlete with Sports Dietitian Claire Shorenstein

    Runners tend to overcomplicate nutrition, so let’s talk about both mindset and science. Claire Shorenstein (MS, RD, CSSD) is a board-certified Sports Dietitian working with teenage and adult athletes from the recreational to elite level.  Her virtual private practice, Eat for Endurance, helps busy, active people learn how to fuel themselves for health and performance while navigating the challenges of everyday life. Claire’s a longtime distance runner herself and hosts The Eat for Endurance Podcast. Listen to hear about: Claire’s mental shifts from overachieving to process-oriented Discovering swimming to develop a growth mindset as a runner The challenges of changing careers and personal identities The differences between sports dietitians and nutritionists Proper fueling practices and tips for endurance athletes Stay connected: Claire on Instagram:instagram.com/eatforendurance Claire on Youtube:youtube.com/@eatforendurance Claire’s podcast:eatforendurance.com/podcast  For The Long Run Podcast on Instagram:instagram.com/forthelrpod Jon Levitt on Instagram:instagram.com/jwlevitt Join the For The Long Run email community:for-the-long-run.beehiiv.com This episode is supported by: PUMA: Get 20% off any PUMA run or train products from shoes to apparel with code FTLR20 atwww.puma.com. Tifosi Optics: Fantastic sunglasses for every type of run. Anti-bounce fit, shatterproof, and scratch resistant. Use code FTLR2024 atthis link for 15% off your pair. Boulderthon: Our favorite Colorado race event with a variety of distances. Use code FTLR20 for $20 off the marathon or half marathon when you register atwww.boulderthon.org.

    57 min
  8. How a Former Pro Runner Balances Passions to Be a Pro Dad with Adam Merry

    7 FEB

    How a Former Pro Runner Balances Passions to Be a Pro Dad with Adam Merry

    Want a realistic look at how parents can spend meaningful time with their kids while also working toward running goals? Adam Merry is a professional dad and former pro runner living in Belfast, Maine. He loves the process of self-discovery and improvement through training and race trail and ultra marathons. Listen to hear about: Finding a sustainable balance between family life, work, and running Stepping away from Instagram and Strava to avoid comparison  Finding other outlets and communities to stay connected Consistency in training for the Black Canyon 50k race Future plans for the Boulder Boys podcast Listen to Adam’s episode from almost 5 years ago on For The Long Run: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4rOQWTg68pVJk8XdaLnAMb  Stay connected: Adam on Instagram: instagram.com/amerryrunner  For The Long Run Podcast on Instagram: instagram.com/forthelrpod Jon Levitt on Instagram: instagram.com/jwlevitt Join the For The Long Run email community: for-the-long-run.beehiiv.com This episode is supported by: Tifosi Optics: Fantastic sunglasses for every type of run. Anti-bounce fit, shatterproof, and scratch resistant. Use code FTLR2024 at this link for 15% off your pair. PUMA: Get 20% off any PUMA run or train products from shoes to apparel with code FTLR20 at www.puma.com. Fuel Goods: Get all of your endurance sports nutrition goodies from one place and support an Asheville-based local business. You may even get a free FTLR hat in your custom box! Use code FTLR10.  https://fuelgoods.com/pages/forthelongrun

    58 min
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    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.

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