296 episodes

Exploring the why behind what keeps runners running long, strong, and motivated.

The cover photo is my Why: finishing my first 50k, which was a last minute change of plans due to TNF50 cancellation, supported and surrounded by some of the best humans in the trail running world.

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For The Long Run Jonathan Levitt

    • Sports
    • 4.7 • 289 Ratings

Exploring the why behind what keeps runners running long, strong, and motivated.

The cover photo is my Why: finishing my first 50k, which was a last minute change of plans due to TNF50 cancellation, supported and surrounded by some of the best humans in the trail running world.

Logo designed by Vanessa Wolfe Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forthelongrun/support

    295. Beyond The Finish Line: Grayson Murphy's Pursuit of Health + Happiness

    295. Beyond The Finish Line: Grayson Murphy's Pursuit of Health + Happiness

    Grayson Murphy is a 2x World Champion and hybrid athlete, competing at the elite level of track, road, and trail running. Much more than a fast runner, Grayson is the founder and CEO of RG Training Logs, all-around kind person and spreader of joy, even amid her own physical and mental health challenges.



    In this episode we talk about:

    -highlighting sub-ultra trail running

    -how elite athletes view success, failure, and fulfillment

    -sponsorships and brand partnerships in 2023 and beyond

    -self-advocacy and dealing with health issues as an athlete 

    -being more than an athlete: diversifying your passions and pursuits beyond sport 

    -Racin’ Grayson Training Logs + Planners



    Follow Grayson on Instagram @racin_grayson her business RG Training Logs @rg_traininglogs and For The Long Run @forthelrpod 



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    Past guests on For The Long Run include: 177. Molly Seidel; 226. Mike "Kofuzi"; 228. Kara Goucher; 59. Shalane Flanagan; 234. Camille Herron; 198. Courtney Frerichs; 229. Jes Woods; 207. Tyler Andrews; 197. Dean Karnazes; 206. Katie Arnold; 220. CJ Albertson; 153. Joe Holder; 199. Kelly Roberts; 188. Gwen Jorgensen; 205. Emily Abbate; 209. Sara Vaughn; 174. Nick Bare; 97 Amelia Boone; 101. Courtney Dauwalter, 219. Dylan Bowman; 191. Matt Chittim; 200. David Roche; and more!



    Darn Tough

    Thank you to Darn Tough for sponsoring this episode. I’ve been a fan of, and running in Darn Tough socks for years now, so we’re excited to welcome them to the For The Long Run family. Use code FTLR-SOCKS to get 10% off and free shipping when you shop through this link. 



    Microcosm Coaching

    This episode is sponsored by the good people over at Microcosm Coaching, our friends TJ David and Zoe Rom.

    It’s that time of year again, time to jumpstart your 2024 running goals. We love partnering with Microcosm because they truly align on our beliefs for this show - they support their clients through breakthroughs, setbacks and plateaus, and are in it for the long run.

    Whether you’re running your first 5K, or your tenth 100-miler, the coaches at Microcosm have a personalized training plan designed to fit your life and your goals. Not only will you have a strong relationship with your coach, but you’ll also be part of a community of other people like you to help encourage you, strengthen your commitment and support accountability. Head on over to Microcosm Coaching and let them know that the team at For The Long Run sent you. 



    Grayson Murphy

    This episode is sponsored by the Racin’ Grayson Training Log + Planner, now on it’s 6th edition! We love this planning and goal-setting tool from our friend Grayson Murphy. This training log is the perfect gift for you or the favorite runners in your life. Check it out here. 




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    • 59 min
    294. Chasing Moments Over Miles: Lucy Bartholomew on Running and Life

    294. Chasing Moments Over Miles: Lucy Bartholomew on Running and Life

    Professional trail runner, Ironman triathlete, and multifaceted human Lucy Bartholomew joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation about her past, present, and future in endurance sports, and its intersection with community, family, and much more. More than an athlete, Lucy is an avid plant-based cook and outdoor enthusiast passionate about the environment, community, and longevity.



    In this episode we talk about:

    -running as a family affair and community experience 

    -merging passion with profession; evolving running relationships 

    -shaking up the running industry: advocacy, redefining value and sponsorships

    -mental strategies for suffering: effort, attitude, and curiosity 

    -the allure of Western States for Lucy and her dad

    -triathlon takeaways for running success and longevity 



    Follow Lucy on Instagram @lucy_bartholomew and For The Long Run @forthelrpod 



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    Past guests on For The Long Run include: 177. Molly Seidel; 226. Mike "Kofuzi"; 228. Kara Goucher; 59. Shalane Flanagan; 234. Camille Herron; 198. Courtney Frerichs; 229. Jes Woods; 207. Tyler Andrews; 197. Dean Karnazes; 206. Katie Arnold; 220. CJ Albertson; 153. Joe Holder; 199. Kelly Roberts; 188. Gwen Jorgensen; 205. Emily Abbate; 209. Sara Vaughn; 174. Nick Bare; 97 Amelia Boone; 101. Courtney Dauwalter, 219. Dylan Bowman; 191. Matt Chittim; 200. David Roche; and more!



    Darn Tough

    Thank you to Darn Tough for sponsoring this episode. I’ve been a fan of, and running in Darn Tough socks for years now, so we’re excited to welcome them to the For The Long Run family. Use code FTLR-SOCKS to get 10% off and free shipping when you shop through this link. 



    Microcosm Coaching

    This episode is sponsored by the good people over at Microcosm Coaching, our friends TJ David and Zoe Rom.

    It’s that time of year again, time to jumpstart your 2024 running goals. We love partnering with Microcosm because they truly align on our beliefs for this show - they support their clients through breakthroughs, setbacks and plateaus, and are in it for the long run.

    Whether you’re running your first 5K, or your tenth 100-miler, the coaches at Microcosm have a personalized training plan designed to fit your life and your goals. Not only will you have a strong relationship with your coach, but you’ll also be part of a community of other people like you to help encourage you, strengthen your commitment and support accountability. Head on over to Microcosm Coaching and let them know that the team at For The Long Run sent you. 



    Grayson MurphyThis episode is sponsored by the Racin’ Grayson Training Log + Planner, now on it’s 6th edition! We love this planning and goal-setting tool from our friend Grayson Murphy. This training log is the perfect gift for you or the favorite runners in your life. Check it out here.


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    • 1 hr 12 min
    293. Underbirds Flying High: Ari Hendrix on Racing, Representation, and Resilience

    293. Underbirds Flying High: Ari Hendrix on Racing, Representation, and Resilience

    This episode with Ari Hendrix is the second in a Oiselle-sponsored series with the Underbirds: a team of 5 female athletes being supported by Oiselle in the lead up to the 2024 Marathon Olympic Trials. Ari qualified for the trials with a 2:35 PR, making her the 3rd fastest US born African American woman marathoner. Away from running, Ari is a fiancé, twin, and full-time wear-test analyst for Hoka. 



    In this episode we talk about:

    -from college basketball and a 4-hour marathon to a 2:35 and the Olympic Trials

    -tips for successful race execution: running with others, trusting fitness, consistency, and patience 

    -reasons to run: mental health, community, and representation as an elite African American runner

    -taking chances and betting on yourself 

    -the 2024 U.S. Olympic Marathon Team Trials as a Oiselle Underbird 



    Like what you heard? Tune in next month for episode 3 in the Oiselle Underbirds series. https://www.oiselle.com/pages/year-of-the-underbird 

    Listen to episode 1 here: 289. Underbirds Flying High: Molly Bookmyer's Journey to the Marathon Olympic Trials



    Follow Ari on Instagram @ari_hendrix1 and For The Long Run @forthelrpod 

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    Past guests on For The Long Run include: 177. Molly Seidel; 226. Mike "Kofuzi"; 228. Kara Goucher; 59. Shalane Flanagan; 234. Camille Herron; 198. Courtney Frerichs; 229. Jes Woods; 207. Tyler Andrews; 197. Dean Karnazes; 206. Katie Arnold; 220. CJ Albertson; 153. Joe Holder; 199. Kelly Roberts; 188. Gwen Jorgensen; 205. Emily Abbate; 209. Sara Vaughn; 174. Nick Bare; 97 Amelia Boone; 101. Courtney Dauwalter, 219. Dylan Bowman; 191. Matt Chittim; 200. David Roche; and more!



    Skratch Labs

    We are proud to be sponsored by Skratch Labs, a local, Boulder-based sports nutrition company.



    You can grab energy bars, energy chews, hydration mix, recovery drink mix, and super high-carb drink mixes for your big days from Skratch to fuel your training and upcoming adventures. Get 20% off your order with the code FTLR20 when you shop through this link.



    Oiselle

    This podcast episode is supported by Oiselle, one of my favorite brands in the running space, a running apparel company run by women for women. And this year, the Year of the Underbird, Oiselle is supporting a small group of women leading up to the Olympic Marathon Trials, as well as a series here on the podcast, helping to amplify and share the stories of these resilient athletes.



    So, if you want to support Oiselle in their mission to help people feel like they belong here, you can check out more about the Year of the Underbird here.



    And if you’re in the market for some great running gear, head on over to their website and use code FTLR10 for 10% off your first order.



    2Before

    Thank you to 2Before for sponsoring the podcast. 2Before is a natural sports performance supplement made from New Zealand Blackcurrant berries. These are the most researched berries, and those studies are showing that these berries have exceptionally high antioxidant levels and are proven to enhance athletic performance, improve endurance, help kick-start recovery, and strengthen immunity.



    So go ahead and try some out over at 2before.com. The code FTLR will save you 30% on 20, 10 and multiserve packs. And remember, supporting our brand partners helps to support the greater For The Long Run team.  



    Puma TRE Event

    Join us at The Running Event (TRE) for a panel in partnership with PUMA to discuss dealing with setbacks with some of the fastest humans on the planet. On Thursday, November 30th from 11:15 AM to 11:45 AM we’ll be hosting Molly Seidel, Rory Linkletter, Andre De Grasse, Natosha Rogers, and Fiona O’Keefe at the TRE Training Camp Theater for a conversation about how to move through hard moments, deal with self-doubt, and overcome life’s many obstacles to achieve your goals. 

    Hope to see you there!






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    • 54 min
    292. Beyond the Clock: Redefining Success in Running with Candice Peak

    292. Beyond the Clock: Redefining Success in Running with Candice Peak

    This episode, with Candice Peak, dives deep into the impact of different goals, data metrics, mindsets, and community on our relationship with running. Candice is a Boston-based fitness instructor, runner, and passionate dog mom, who works 9-to-5 in communications and marketing. A former collegiate swimmer and resistant runner, Candice now loves bringing people together through movement, especially running!



    In this episode we talk about:

    -the curse of competitiveness and being too data-focused  

    -breaking free from time and outcome goals

    -the benefits of running with others; finding your running community 

    -balancing training with a busy schedule 

    -process-oriented goals for running success



    Follow Candice on Instagram @candicepeak and For The Long Run @forthelrpod 

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    Past guests on For The Long Run include: 177. Molly Seidel; 226. Mike "Kofuzi"; 228. Kara Goucher; 59. Shalane Flanagan; 234. Camille Herron; 198. Courtney Frerichs; 229. Jes Woods; 207. Tyler Andrews; 197. Dean Karnazes; 206. Katie Arnold; 220. CJ Albertson; 153. Joe Holder; 199. Kelly Roberts; 188. Gwen Jorgensen; 205. Emily Abbate; 209. Sara Vaughn; 174. Nick Bare; 97 Amelia Boone; 101. Courtney Dauwalter, 219. Dylan Bowman; 191. Matt Chittim; 200. David Roche; and more!



    Skratch Labs

    We are proud to be sponsored by Skratch Labs, a local, Boulder-based sports nutrition company.



    You can grab energy bars, energy chews, hydration mix, recovery drink mix, and super high-carb drink mixes for your big days from Skratch to fuel your training and upcoming adventures. Get 20% off your order with the code FTLR20 when you shop through ⁠this link⁠.



    Puma TRE Event

    Join us at The Running Event (TRE) for a panel in partnership with PUMA to discuss dealing with setbacks with some of the fastest humans on the planet. On Thursday, November 30th from 11:15 AM to 11:45 AM we’ll be hosting Molly Seidel, Rory Linkletter, Andre De Grasse, Natosha Rogers, and Fiona O’Keefe at the TRE Training Camp Theater for a conversation about how to move through hard moments, deal with self-doubt, and overcome life’s many obstacles to achieve your goals.



    Find out more about The Running Event (TRE) and catch the livestream here: ⁠⁠https://www.therunningevent.com/livestream/⁠⁠ 

    Hope to see you there!



    2Before

    Thank you to 2Before for sponsoring the podcast. 2Before is a natural sports performance supplement made from New Zealand Blackcurrant berries. These are the most researched berries, and those studies are showing that these berries have exceptionally high antioxidant levels and are proven to enhance athletic performance, improve endurance, help kick-start recovery, and strengthen immunity.

    So go ahead and try some out over at ⁠2before.com⁠. The code FTLR will save you 30% on 20, 10 and multiserve packs. And remember, supporting our brand partners helps to support the greater For The Long Run team. 






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    • 44 min
    291. Running and Resilience in the Face of Adversity: Maor Tiyouri's Story

    291. Running and Resilience in the Face of Adversity: Maor Tiyouri's Story

    At the time of release, November 2023, Israel, Maor’s homeland, is at war with Hamas. Maor Tiyouri, a proud Israeli and Olympian living in Boulder, moved to the US to pursue her running dreams and is currently hoping to qualify for the 2024 Olympic Games. More than an athlete, Maor discusses balancing elite running with a job in communications, as well as the impact the Israel–Hamas war has had on her life and running.

    In this episode we talk about:
    -from a childhood in Israel to running in the USA
    -chasing the Olympics while working a normal job
    -the impact of the War on Israel on running and broader life
    -coping with world events, shared grief and suffering
    -the importance of education and empathy

    Follow Maor on Instagram @maor_tiyouri and For The Long Run @forthelrpod 
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    Past guests on For The Long Run include: 177. Molly Seidel; 226. Mike "Kofuzi"; 228. Kara Goucher; 59. Shalane Flanagan; 234. Camille Herron; 198. Courtney Frerichs; 229. Jes Woods; 207. Tyler Andrews; 197. Dean Karnazes; 206. Katie Arnold; 220. CJ Albertson; 153. Joe Holder; 199. Kelly Roberts; 188. Gwen Jorgensen; 205. Emily Abbate; 209. Sara Vaughn; 174. Nick Bare; 97 Amelia Boone; 101. Courtney Dauwalter, 219. Dylan Bowman; 191. Matt Chittim; 200. David Roche; and more!

    Skratch Labs
    We are proud to be sponsored by Skratch Labs, a local, Boulder-based sports nutrition company.

    You can grab energy bars, energy chews, hydration mix, recovery drink mix, and super high-carb drink mixes for your big days from Skratch to fuel your training and upcoming adventures. Get 20% off your order with the code FTLR20 when you shop through this link.

    Darn Tough
    Thank you to Darn Tough for sponsoring this episode. I’ve been a fan of, and running in Darn Tough socks for years now, so we’re excited to welcome them to the For The Long Run family. Use code FTLR-SOCKS to get 10% off and free shipping when you shop through this link. 

    2Before
    Thank you to 2Before for sponsoring the podcast. 2Before is a natural sports performance supplement made from New Zealand Blackcurrant berries. These are the most researched berries, and those studies are showing that these berries have exceptionally high antioxidant levels and are proven to enhance athletic performance, improve endurance, help kick-start recovery, and strengthen immunity.

    So go ahead and try some out over at 2before.com. The code FTLR will save you 30% on 20, 10 and multiserve packs. And remember, supporting our brand partners helps to support the greater For The Long Run team.  


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    • 52 min
    290. Challenges and Transformations in the Running Industry with Christina Henderson

    290. Challenges and Transformations in the Running Industry with Christina Henderson

    Today, Jon speaks with The Running Event (TRE) Event Director, Christina Henderson. A multi-decade long love affair with running, dating back to elementary school laps, have molded Christina into the person she is today. Sister, daughter, partner, and friend, community holds equal weight in Christina’s life, and she unites these two priorities in her work as the Event Director for The Running Event: an annual trade show and conference for professionals in the running and outdoor industries.



    In this episode we talk about:

    -maintaining a lifelong running relationship 

    -merging running with different facets of life: social, professional, and personal 

    -The Running Event (TRE) and behind the scenes in the running industry

    -diversity and inclusion in the running industry: is running really for everyone? 

    -the authenticity of running influencers and retailers

    -challenges and changes in the running industry 



    Find out more about The Running Event (TRE) and catch the livestream here: https://www.therunningevent.com/livestream/ 



    Follow Christina on Instagram @cjflenderson and For The Long Run @forthelrpod 

    --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support 



    Past guests on For The Long Run include: 177. Molly Seidel; 226. Mike "Kofuzi"; 228. Kara Goucher; 59. Shalane Flanagan; 234. Camille Herron; 198. Courtney Frerichs; 229. Jes Woods; 207. Tyler Andrews; 197. Dean Karnazes; 206. Katie Arnold; 220. CJ Albertson; 153. Joe Holder; 199. Kelly Roberts; 188. Gwen Jorgensen; 205. Emily Abbate; 209. Sara Vaughn; 174. Nick Bare; 97 Amelia Boone; 101. Courtney Dauwalter, 219. Dylan Bowman; 191. Matt Chittim; 200. David Roche; and more!



    Skratch Labs

    We are proud to be sponsored by Skratch Labs, a local, Boulder-based sports nutrition company.



    You can grab energy bars, energy chews, hydration mix, recovery drink mix, and super high-carb drink mixes for your big days from Skratch to fuel your training and upcoming adventures. Get 20% off your order with the code FTLR20 when you shop through this link.



    Darn Tough

    Thank you to Darn Tough for sponsoring this episode. I’ve been a fan of, and running in Darn Tough socks for years now, so we’re excited to welcome them to the For The Long Run family. Use code FTLR-SOCKS to get 10% off and free shipping when you shop through this link. 



    2Before

    Thank you to 2Before for sponsoring the podcast. 2Before is a natural sports performance supplement made from New Zealand Blackcurrant berries. These are the most researched berries, and those studies are showing that these berries have exceptionally high antioxidant levels and are proven to enhance athletic performance, improve endurance, help kick-start recovery, and strengthen immunity.

    So go ahead and try some out over at 2before.com. The code FTLR will save you 30% on 20, 10 and multiserve packs. And remember, supporting our brand partners helps to support the greater For The Long Run team. 


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    • 59 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
289 Ratings

289 Ratings

vivid Belle ,

Refreshing

This is such a refreshing podcast to listen to on the run or if you're on a off season like me! So much space provided by Jonathan to hear so many powerful stories that connects us all!

owsad1525 ,

For the long run

I’m a 67 year old distance runner from Denver with 39 marathons and have learned a ton from this podcast, been inspired, and have found a number of helpful supplements. Keep up the great work!

roma 126 ,

Excellent

Helps to stay motivated

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