For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running

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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. How to Build Your Confidence and Self-Compassion for Running with Certified Mental Performance Consultant Neal Palles

    4D AGO

    How to Build Your Confidence and Self-Compassion for Running with Certified Mental Performance Consultant Neal Palles

    Want to build your mental strength and confidence before your next race? Neal Palles is an ultrarunning coach and a psychotherapist and Certified Mental Performance Consultant. Through his private practice, Colorado Psychotherapy and Sport Performance, he works with athletes who are struggling with anxiety, depression, or a performance related issue to help them focus on what matters. Listen to hear about: Jon’s performance and mentality at the Black Canyon 50kThe difference between confidence and self-compassionWhy failure should be normalized since it’s the first step toward learningSetting appropriate goals for the long haul (or run) Stay connected: Neal on Instagram: instagram.com/nealpalles and instagram.com/coloradopsychotherapyandsport 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: 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.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.PILLAR: If you’re looking to step up your performance, check out PILLAR at TheFeed.com and use FTLR for 15% off your first purchase.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.

    1h 3m
  2. The Ultimate Guide to the Boston Marathon with George Woodward

    6D AGO · BONUS

    The Ultimate Guide to the Boston Marathon with George Woodward

    Boston is coming up next week, and to celebrate, we have a special bonus episode with you to give you the complete guide to the Boston Marathon experience with George Woodward. George Woodward is a father, data scientist, runner, and certified coach who came to running and racing late in life. Boston 2025 will be Marathon number 21 and Boston number nine.  He runs with the Somerville Road Runners in USATF events and runs for fun with November Project and the Heartbreakers. Running has allowed him to meet many fantastic people and has added richness to his life. Listen to hear about: The FULL race weekend experience How the Boston Marathon presents challenging experiences for all runners Pro tips for the Athlete Village A mile-by-mile preview of the course itself Helpful links: Somerville Road Runners Boston Marathon George’s Instagram George’s Threads

    43 min
  3. The Realities of Balancing Parenthood, Entrepreneurship, and Running with Jenny Jurek

    APR 11

    The Realities of Balancing Parenthood, Entrepreneurship, and Running with Jenny Jurek

    Family life in an athletic family can be a balancing act. Jenny Jurek is an avid runner and adventure seeker sharing her passion of the outdoors with her two young children and husband, Scott Jurek. After twenty years designing sustainable outdoor apparel, she recently launched her own business, “Always Up”, which offers performance products that empower parents to stay active during pregnancy and beyond. Listen to hear about: Camaraderie and community of running ultramarathonsNavigating athletic objectives while being a momWriting the book “North” with ScottHow a career in design and love for trail running complement each other Maintaining your own identity when your partner is a famous runner Challenges and rewards of raising kids in a place like Boulder, CO Stay connected: Jenny on Instagram: instagram.com/jureksontherunJenny on YouTube: youtube.com/@jureksontherunAlways Up Website: alwaysup.loveNORTH on Amazon amazon.com/North-Finding-While-Running-Appalachian/dp/0316433799For 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: PILLAR: If you’re looking to step up your performance, check out PILLAR at TheFeed.com and use FTLR for 15% off your first purchase.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. 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. How Caitlyn Miller Went from Math Teacher to Runner and Owner of Expntl Athletics

    APR 4

    How Caitlyn Miller Went from Math Teacher to Runner and Owner of Expntl Athletics

    What does it take to build a passion-based activewear line? Caitlyn Miller is a 26 year old business owner and marathon runner. Caitlyn’s business, Expntl Athletics, specializes in activewear for distance runners.  Listen to hear about: How social media helped Caitlyn connect to audiences and build a brandNavigating the mental and physical aspects of a sacrum injuryDistinguishing between good and bad pain and learning to trust your body againThe vision and inspiration of Expntl AthleticsBringing authenticity and passion to entrepreneurship  Stay connected: Caitlyn on Instagram: instagram.com/caitlynmiller_fit/Caitlyn on Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@caitlynmiller_fitCaitlyn on Youtube: youtube.com/@caitlynmiller_fitFor 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 FTLRQ1 at www.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.

    1h 3m
  5. Lessons from Pro Golfer Scott Stallings on Training for the Boston Marathon

    MAR 28

    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 FTLRQ1 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
  6. How an Elite Runner Manages Imposter Syndrome and Finds Joy in Training with Adam Vadeboncoeur

    MAR 21

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

    MAR 14

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

    MAR 7

    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
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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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