For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running

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

A podcast that explores 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. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forthelongrun/support

  1. Running Food That’s MadeGood: How People and Passion Blend to Create On-the-Go Fuel with Salma Fotovat

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    Running Food That’s MadeGood: How People and Passion Blend to Create On-the-Go Fuel with Salma Fotovat

    What if your favorite running snack could also positively change the world? Salma Fotovat is a co-founder of Riverside Natural Foods, home to one of our favorite snack brands, MadeGood. Salma is passionate about where food comes from and leads the sourcing and impact initiatives at Riverside. Running has brought connection, perspective, and gratitude to her life and she strives to inspire others to stay active and prioritize their mental and physical health. Listen to hear about: How running came to Salma at one of the hardest points of her life The parallels between endurance sports and entrepreneurship How Salma’s parents encouraged her and her siblings to create the inspiring food brand Riverside and later MadeGood How Salma aims to have a net positive brand for the environment Stay connected: Salma on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/salmafotovat MadeGood on Instagram: instagram.com/madegoodfoods  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: Emich Kia of Denver: Family-owned and reliable dealer for buying or leasing an EV! I test drove the EV6 and it's a game-changer with 300+ mile range, super-fast charging, a sporty feel perfect for driving up into the mountains. Tell Emich Kia of Denver I sent you.  Hyperice: Innovative recovery tools for all types of training. My favorite are the Normatec leg boots and Normatec Go portable calf sleeves. Get 10% off with code LONGRUN10 at hyperice.com. MadeGood: Get better-for-you, organic, and gluten-free snacks that help you fuel your training. Use LongRun15 for 15% off MadeGood on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/MadeGood/page/D52B1F41-B2AC-4B27-A77F-E83775F7089F  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!  https://fuelgoods.com/pages/forthelongrun  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forthelongrun/support

    50 мин.
  2. How to Set Your Next Big, Hairy, Audacious Goal with Team RWB’s Mike “Sully” Sullivan

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    How to Set Your Next Big, Hairy, Audacious Goal with Team RWB’s Mike “Sully” Sullivan

    What’s the big, scary goal that you’re going to choose for 2025? Mike "Sully" Sullivan is a retired Special Forces Colonel with 30 years of service in the U.S. Army, including six combat tours in Afghanistan and leadership roles in elite Special Operations units. Sully is the current Chief of Staff of the veteran support group Team Red, White & Blue, the founding member of Team RWB Fayetteville, a career high school math teacher, and father of three children. Listen to hear about: Team RWB’s impact on veterans and how running fits in How Sully’s military experience gave him the mental toughness to pursue ultramarathons The interaction of health, community, and behavior change How and why to set big, hairy, audacious physical goals Stay connected: Sully on Instagram Sully on LinkedIn Sully on Facebook Sully on X Sully on Threads Team RWB’s website 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 at www.puma.com.  Go Brewing: Grab a few six-packs of the award-winning non-alcoholic beer using code FTLR and get 15% off and free shipping on all orders above $40. My favorites are the sours. Find them at www.gobrewing.com.  Hyperice: Innovative recovery tools for all types of training. My favorite are the Normatec leg boots and Normatec Go portable calf sleeves. Get 10% off with code LONGRUN10 at www.hyperice.com.  MadeGood: Get better-for-you, organic, and gluten-free snacks that help you fuel your training. Use LongRun15 for 15% off MadeGood on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/MadeGood/page/D52B1F41-B2AC-4B27-A77F-E83775F7089F --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forthelongrun/support

    53 мин.
  3. Dakotah Lindwurm on her Olympic Race, Training for the NYC Marathon, and Injury Prevention

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    Dakotah Lindwurm on her Olympic Race, Training for the NYC Marathon, and Injury Prevention

    Dakotah Lindwurm is an Olympic Marathoner from Minnesota who runs for PUMA and Minnesota Distance Elite. She made the podium at the Olympic Trials, came in 12th in Paris 2024, and has a 2:24 marathon personal best. Listen to hear about: How Dakotah’s changed since her last FTLR appearance before Boston 2023 Big lessons from tough runs Her Paris 2024 Olympic race strategy and experience Dakotah’s hopes for younger athletes and her “why” Brand partnership support and running for PUMA (plus her top shoe picks) NYC Marathon insights and excitement for the 2024 race Hear Dakotah’s 2023 episode of For The Long Run: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0qPCWTQGXSFAxG3HBKX3R0?si=b8a89a60e7be4504 Stay connected: Dakotah on Instagram: instagram.com/dakotahlindwurm 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 Looking for helpful, valuable resources to improve your running performance and longevity? Make sure you head over to the ⁠Tread Lightly Podcast⁠! This episode is supported by: Made Good: Get better-for-you, organic, and gluten-free snacks that help you fuel your training. Use LongRun15 for 15% off MadeGood on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/MadeGood/page/D52B1F41-B2AC-4B27-A77F-E83775F7089F  Looking for helpful, valuable resources to improve your running performance and longevity? Make sure you head over to the Tread Lightly Podcast! PUMA: Get 20% off any PUMA run or train products from shoes to apparel with code FTLR24 at www.puma.com. Go Brewing: Grab a few six-packs of the award-winning non-alcoholic beer using code FTLR and get 15% off and free shipping on all orders above $40 at gobrewing.com. My favorites are the sours. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forthelongrun/support

    50 мин.
  4. Boulderthon Expo Panel: How Pro Runners Face the Challenges and Welcome the Joys of Running

    25 ОКТ.

    Boulderthon Expo Panel: How Pro Runners Face the Challenges and Welcome the Joys of Running

    Hear straight from pro runners on their biggest challenges and joys of the sport. Jon moderated this panel discussion at Boulderthon on September 28, 2024 with athletes Scott Jurek, Molly Seidel, Rory Linkletter, Maor Tiyouri, and Dakotah Lindwurm. Listen to hear about: Why each athlete chose running (and why their Whys can change) How they keep moving forward when times get hard How to get comfortable being uncomfortable The goals of these runners and how they’ve changed over time Pushing past post-race blues Hear past For The Long Run episodes with these athletes: How Olympic Medalist Molly Seidel Navigates Injury and Mental Health Struggles Running and Resilience in the Face of Adversity: Maor Tiyouri’s Story Rory Linkletter: How an Olympic Runner Thinks About Training and Racing Olympian Dakotah Lindwurm: Running 26.2 Miles and Smiles Stay connected: Scott Jurek on Instagram: instagram.com/scottjurek  Molly Seidel on Instagram: instagram.com/bygolly.molly  Rory Linkletter on Instagram: instagram.com/rory_linkletter  Maor Tiyouri on Instagram: instagram.com/maor_tiyouri  Dakotah Lindwurm on Instagram: instagram.com/dakotahlindwurm  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: MadeGood: Get better-for-you, organic, and gluten-free snacks that help you fuel your training. Use LongRun15 for 15% off MadeGood on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/MadeGood/page/D52B1F41-B2AC-4B27-A77F-E83775F7089F  2Before: Get a performance boost with New Zealand Blackcurrant berries. Use code FTLR for 30% off of multi-serve and 20 packs over at 2Before.com.  Go Brewing: Grab a few six-packs of the award-winning non-alcoholic beer using code FTLR and get 15% off and free shipping on all orders above $40. My favorites are the sours. Find them at gobrewing.com. Tifosi Optics: Fantastic sunglasses for every type of run. Anti-bounce fit, shatterproof, and scratch resistant. Use code FTLROCT at this link for 15% off your pair. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forthelongrun/support

    47 мин.
  5. The Limiting Factor is Your Own Mind: Jeremy Miller’s Journey in Running, Content Creation, and Entrepreneurship

    18 ОКТ.

    The Limiting Factor is Your Own Mind: Jeremy Miller’s Journey in Running, Content Creation, and Entrepreneurship

    Are you one of those runners who started off absolutely hating the sport? Jeremy Miller is an athlete and content creator based in Austin, TX. He has completed several marathons and ultras with a 2:44 marathon personal best. Jeremy is also known for his unique athletic feats, like running a sub-5-minute mile and deadlifting 500 pounds on the same day, and running a 62-mile race around a one-mile loop in a parking lot. He’s also the co-founder of Switchback, a running nutrition brand. Listen to hear about: How Jeremy went from seeing running as punishment to running a 100 miler Jeremy’s journey to becoming a full-time content creator (and from 2k to 100k Instagram followers in 6 months) The realities and evolution of working with brands as a content creator The 100 mile race recap, Boulderthon 2024, and future goals Why Jeremy believes the limiting factor in life is your own mind Stay connected: Jeremy’s website: https://www.jeremymiller.io Jeremy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremymille.r/   Jeremy on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BreeJeremy?sub_confirmation=1  Jeremy on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jeremymillerfit The Jeremy Miller Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeremy-miller80  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 Looking for helpful, valuable resources to improve your running performance and longevity? Make sure you head over to the Tread Lightly Podcast! This episode is supported by: 2Before: Get a performance boost with New Zealand Blackcurrant berries. Use code FTLR for 30% off of multi-serve and 20 packs over at 2Before.com. Tifosi Optics: Fantastic sunglasses for every type of run. Anti-bounce fit, shatterproof, and scratch resistant. Use code FTLROCT at this link for 15% off your pair. Made Good: Get better-for-you, organic, and gluten-free snacks that help you fuel your training. Use LongRun15 for 15% off MadeGood on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/MadeGood/page/D52B1F41-B2AC-4B27-A77F-E83775F7089F  Go Brewing: Grab a few six-packs of the award-winning non-alcoholic beer using code FTLR and get 15% off and free shipping on all orders above $40 at gobrewing.com. My favorites are the sours. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forthelongrun/support

    51 мин.
  6. How Olympic Medalist Molly Seidel Navigates Injury and Mental Health Struggles

    11 ОКТ.

    How Olympic Medalist Molly Seidel Navigates Injury and Mental Health Struggles

    Olympic Marathoner Molly Seidel calls herself a “running nerd to the core,” but that doesn’t mean it’s all fun and games. Molly is an Olympic bronze medalist in the marathon who lives in Flagstaff, AZ. Listen to hear about: How injuries an (including emergency appendectomy) affect her mental health Learning how to define herself beyond just running The problem with short term gains over long term sustainability Molly’s love of friendly competition and racing other women The growing pains of running becoming more mainstream Our 2021 episode with Molly: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7pIO6UE11YUaJAXaeyANn3 Stay connected: Molly on Instagram: instagram.com/bygolly.molly 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: PUMA deeply cares about the running community and is committed to creating great gear. Get 20% off any PUMA run or train products from shoes to apparel with code FTLROCT 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. Get 10% off with code LONGRUN10 at ⁠⁠⁠hyperice.com⁠⁠⁠. MadeGood: Get better-for-you, organic, and gluten-free snacks that help you fuel your training. Use LongRun15 for 15% off MadeGood on Amazon: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/stores/MadeGood/page/D52B1F41-B2AC-4B27-A77F-E83775F7089F⁠⁠⁠  Tifosi Optics: Fantastic sunglasses for every type of run. Anti-bounce fit, shatterproof, and scratch resistant. Use code FTLROCT for 15% off your pair at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://alnk.to/3ybGCzH⁠⁠⁠⁠. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forthelongrun/support

    1 ч. 3 мин.
  7. How Jason Bahamundi Overcame Burnout and Disordered Eating to Build a Media Platform for Everyday Athletes

    4 ОКТ.

    How Jason Bahamundi Overcame Burnout and Disordered Eating to Build a Media Platform for Everyday Athletes

    Is building a media company a bigger test of endurance than a 250 mile race? Jason Bahamundi is an 8x Ironman and 8x 100 Mile finisher, plus a finisher of the inaugural Cocodona 250. But he thinks his biggest endurance feat so far is founding his sports publication, Run•Tri•Bike. Jason believes that there is a spot at the starting line for everybody and every body, despite the obstacles they may encounter along the way. Listen to hear about: The evolution of running culture alongside social media Personal takes on Boston Marathon Qualifying Times Navigating burnout in Ironman training and in business How healing from disordered eating opened Jason up to connection with others The evolution of Run•Tri•Bike and connecting with everyday athletes Stay connected: Jason Bahamundi on Instagram: instagram.com/cooktraineatrace RunTriBike Magazine: runtrimag.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: Tifosi Optics: Fantastic sunglasses for every type of run. Anti-bounce fit, shatterproof, and scratch resistant. Use code FTLR for 15% off your pair at ⁠⁠https://alnk.to/3ybGCzH⁠⁠. MadeGood: Get better-for-you, organic, and gluten-free snacks that help you fuel your training. Use LongRun15 for 15% off MadeGood on Amazon: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/stores/MadeGood/page/D52B1F41-B2AC-4B27-A77F-E83775F7089F⁠  PUMA: Get 20% off any PUMA run or train products from shoes to apparel with code FTLROCT 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. Get 10% off with code LONGRUN10 at ⁠⁠hyperice.com⁠⁠. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forthelongrun/support

    53 мин.
  8. Why Teen Ultrarunner Sebastian Salsbury Wants to Break Records and Inspire Youth to Run

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    Why Teen Ultrarunner Sebastian Salsbury Wants to Break Records and Inspire Youth to Run

    At just 9 years old, Sebastian Salsbury ran his first ultramarathon race. He knew even then that he had to become one of the best in the sport someday. Now, Sebastian is an 18-year-old professional trail runner in Santa Barbara, CA who’s found a second family in the trail running community. He believes that anyone at any age can start running. Listen to this episode to hear about: What it was like to be raised in the mountain ultra community Transitioning to competitive running in middle school Being coached by Hayden Hawks and crewing him at Western States The importance of having non-runner friends Working with brands as an athlete The lure of the 100-mile distance Stay connected: Sebastian on Instagram: instagram.com/sebrunsfar Follow Sebastian Salsbury on Strava 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: Hyperice: Innovative recovery tools for all types of training. My favorite are the Normatec leg boots and Normatec Go portable calf sleeves. Get 10% off with code LONGRUN10 at hyperice.com. Tifosi Optics: Fantastic sunglasses for every type of run. Anti-bounce fit, shatterproof, and scratch resistant. Use code FTLR for 15% off your pair at ⁠https://alnk.to/3ybGCzH⁠. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forthelongrun/support

    46 мин.
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A podcast that explores 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. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forthelongrun/support

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