For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running

Driving Decision-Making for Your Outdoor Trips with GOES Founder, Viktor Makarskyy


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Are you actually prepared for your next outdoor adventure?


Viktor Makarskyy is the Cofounder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of GOES Health where he is responsible for the product and engineering of their outdoor health platform. He is an avid runner living based in Los Angeles, where he’s currently training for a hilly marathon later this year in Japan. He checks the GOES app daily for real-time outdoor risks to help plan his runs, and GOES has helped him personally with everything from muscle cramps to impact injuries while running on trails. 


Disclaimer: GOES is a sponsor of For The Long Run


Jon chats with Viktor about:

  • Viktor's Journey from Swimming to Running

  • The Essential Community and Structure that Running Provides

  • Focusing on Key Drivers to Achieve Your Goals

  • Pattern Recognition and Building Successful Habits

  • Enhancing Outdoor Safety with GOES Health


Stay connected:

Follow Viktor on Instagram:

instagram.com/viktorwrites

Viktor on LinkedIn:

linkedin.com/in/makarskyy

Check out GOES:

goes.health


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