For The Long Run

By Jonathan Levitt

What's For The Long Run about?

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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12.08.2023

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 ...

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12.08.2023 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 ...
12.01.2023 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 ...
11.24.2023 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 ...
11.17.2023 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 ...
11.10.2023 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 ...
11.03.2023 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 ...
10.27.2023 289. Underbirds Flying High: Molly Bookmyer's Journey to the Marathon Olympic Trials This episode with Molly Bookmyer is the first 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. Molly is a runner based ...
10.20.2023 288. Breaking Through: A Coaching Conversation with Jon Levitt and TJ David This special episode is a coaching conversation between Jon and TJ David, elite trail runner and coach with Microcosm Coaching, a sponsor of the podcast. Jon and TJ unpack Jon’s recent breakthrough ultra race, highlighting the strategies which set Jon ...
10.13.2023 287. Everyday Ultras: Joe Corcione's Path to Sobriety and Ultrarunning Success This episode is with ultrarunner and host of the popular Everyday Ultra podcast, Joe Corcione. Deeply passionate about finding fulfillment, Joe uses his actions and words to show people that no matter who they are today, they can become whoever ...
10.06.2023 286. Finding Strength in Struggles: Bailey Kowalczyk's Story of Mental Health and Running Bailey describes herself as a dedicated friend and dog mom, runner and science nerd. Born into a running family, the sport is in Bailey’s DNA, and today she competes as a professional trail runner for Nike. Bailey opens up about ...
09.29.2023 285. Fueling Excellence: Insights from the Elite Sports World with Jessica Isaacs, RD Jessica is a Registered Dietitian working with a variety of different sports, athletes, and elite teams performing at the highest level. Her passion for nutrition and performance came out of her personal struggles with food and body image. Jessica’s professional ...
09.22.2023 284. Marquis Bowden: The Heart and Soul of the Running Community Marquis identifies as a simple person who loves to love on his people and be a bright light in his community. Humble to his core, Marquis lives his life with a smile on his face and others on his mind. ...
09.15.2023 283. Pushing Boundaries and Finding Community with Elliott Beach This episode of For The Long Run is with Elliott Beach. Husband, dog dad, and avid middle-to-back of the pack hobby jogger, Elliot’s transformation from pandemic-onset runner to ultramarathoner is both remarkable and relatable. Motivated by gratitude, community, and pushing ...
09.08.2023 282. Tina Muir & Zoë Rom: Running for Life, Community, and Planet Two of the busiest and most multifaceted human beings, Tina Muir and Zoë Rom, recently published a book they wrote together: “Becoming a Sustainable Runner: A Guide to Running for Life, Community, and Planet”. Tina, founder and CEO of Running ...
09.01.2023 281. Alexi Pappas' Leadville 100 Adventure: Defying Limits As An Olympian Turned Ultramarathoner Olympian and professional runner, award-winning writer and filmmaker, Alexi Pappas is not afraid to take on new challenges and test her limits. In this episode of the For The Long Run Podcast, Alexi recaps her experience completing the historic Leadville ...
08.25.2023 280. Running Against the Odds: Kevin Cekanor's Triumph over Mental + Physical Limitations This episode of the For The Long Run Podcast is Kevin Cekanor, a 4 ft 5 photographer and avid runner. Born with achondroplasia dwarfism, he has defied limitations and turned adversity into a powerful force for transformation. Kevin shares his ...
08.18.2023 279. Curiosity in Motion: Ultrarunner Don Reichelt's Journey of Learning and Growth This episode of the For The Long Run Podcast is with professional ultrarunner and full-time employee at Oura Ring, Don Reichelt. Passionate about being outside and connecting with people, Don uses running as the vehicle for connection and storytelling. An ...
08.11.2023 278. Uniting Runners, Building Community: David Lam's Path to Western States This episode of the For The Long Run Podcast was recorded 1 week ahead of 2023 Western States Endurance Run with ultrarunner and Western States debutant, David Lam. More than a runner, David, fondly referred to as the “Mayor of ...
08.04.2023 277. Adrian MacDonald: Leadville 100 Changed My Life Two-time Leadville 100 champion, Adrian MacDonald, describes himself as a lifelong runner. He is on a mission to help share his love of running with others and create more lifelong athletes by coaching high schoolers and serving on the board ...
07.28.2023 276. Rediscovering Joy and Passion Beyond the Pace with Lauren LaPierre Former NCAA Division I runner and current mastermind behind The Personalized Running Doc, Lauren describes herself as very passionate, driven, resilient, and loyal. Having logged thousands of miles, from high school and college track and cross country, to qualifying for ...
07.21.2023 275. Running with Purpose: How Steve Mura's Passion for Athletics Transformed Lives Steve Mura is a father of two, husband, amateur runner and coach with New York Road Runners. Recently, Steve became a kidney donor, quite literally giving his neighbor a new lease of life! He is using his experience as a ...
07.14.2023 274. Trail Running and Nordic Skiing: A High-Performance Balancing Act with Sam Hendry Sam Hendry is a trail runner, Nordic skier, and new member of The Trail Team. He grew up in Canada’s Rocky Mountains and is now living in Salt Lake City while he skies for the University of Utah. We talk ...
07.07.2023 273. How Entrepreneurial Thinking Fuels Athletic Success with Kelly Vaughn A popular Twitter follow and successful entrepreneur, Kelly Vaughn is no stranger to putting herself out there and taking chances. Having recently stepped into the world of running, Kelly considers herself a “baby runner” who just passed the “everything hurts” ...
06.30.2023 272. The Trail Chronicles: Owen Rachampbell's Quest for Endurance Darn Tough has become a regular sponsor of the For The Long Run podcast, and today we are lucky to be joined by one member of the team, Owen Rachampbell. Born and raised in the sock capital of the world, ...
06.23.2023 271. Mastering Crewing and Pacing for Ultrarunning Adventures with Amelia Boone & Alex Hildebrandt While we are releasing this episode ahead of the 2023 Western States Endurance Run, this talk on all things crewing and pacing is truly evergreen. This is a double-header episode hearing from two experienced pacers and crew members: Amelia Boone ...
06.16.2023 270. Unleashing the Next Generation: Meg Morgan's Western States Debut and Beyond The 2023 Western States Endurance Run, the World’s oldest 100-mile race, takes place in just a few weeks, and this episode is with Western States debutant Meg Morgan. Aged 25, she is one of the youngest athletes in the field; ...
06.09.2023 269. Hayden Hawks on Faith, Family, and Pursuing Excellence at Western States The 2023 Western States Endurance Run, the World’s oldest 100-mile race, takes place in just a few weeks, and this episode is with one of the top contenders, Hayden Hawks. Having previously finished 2nd at Western States, we hear how ...
06.02.2023 268. Running Beyond Stereotypes: Empowering Beginner Runners with Martinus Evans So you want to be a runner but don’t think you fit the mold? Curious about the sport but not sure where to start, confused by all the jargon like “fartlek”, “BQ”, “cadence”, and more? Well this episode with Martinus ...
05.26.2023 267. Brian Schroy: Uniting Boulder's Runners with Weekly Soft Hour Meet Brian Schroy, the inspiring runner who has mastered the art of building a supportive community for fellow athletes in Boulder, Colorado. With a background in snowboarding, Brian discovered his passion for running in his late twenties and has been ...
05.19.2023 266. TJ David on Coaching, Endurance, and Self-Discovery Are you tired of pushing yourself to the limit and still not seeing the results you want in your sport? Have you been told to simply develop a mindful and healthier relationship with your sport without any real guidance on ...
05.12.2023 265. Stephen Lease: Living The Goodr Life Do you want to achieve growth and success as an entrepreneur by embracing failure? Stephen Lease, Goodr CEO, has the solution to help you achieve that goal. Learn how to transform setbacks into opportunities and pave the way for progress ...
05.05.2023 264. Jason Fitzgerald: Changing Relationships on the Run + Beyond Jason is a lifelong runner grappling with a changing athletic identity. He is a father of three, huge running nerd, and host of the Strength Running podcast. In this episode we talk about: -Strength Running and hosting a podcast -brand ...
04.28.2023 263. Dani Aravich: Fighting For Inclusivity in Sport Dani is a former NCAA Division I cross country runner who was born missing her left hand and now competes on the US cross country ski team. Dani is an advocate for women and disabled athletes in sport, inclusivity, and ...
04.21.2023 262. Puma Pro Panel Live at the Boston Marathon This episode is a live recording of the Puma Professional Athlete Panel recorded ahead of the 2023 Boston Marathon. Jon sits down with Puma-sponsored runners Sara Vaughn, Dakotah Lindwurm, Annie Frisbie, Hendrik Pfeiffer, and Edna Kiplagat before they race this ...
04.17.2023 Boston Marathon Dreams Bonus Episode! This special bonus episode was recorded live in Boston ahead of the 2023 Boston Marathon. Jon interviews a diverse range of runners curious about their running dreams and goals for this year’s Boston Marathon and beyond. From finish lines to ...
04.13.2023 261. Sara Vaughn: Back for more at the Boston Marathon Sara is a mom of four and wife to Brent, who is also her coach. She is a full time realtor based in Boulder, and also a Puma-sponsored professional runner. In this episode we talk about: -Sara’s build up to ...
04.07.2023 260. Dakotah Lindwurm: 26.2 Miles of Smiles Dakotah is a born and raised Minnesotan with a multi sport background. She graduated from a small Division II school with an Olympic dream that she’s now pursuing as a Puma-sponsored professional runner, alongside working as a paralegal. In this ...
03.31.2023 259. Wookie Kim: Trails, Trauma, and Transitions Wookie is a husband and civil rights lawyer living in Hawaii, who also loves running trails. In this episode we talk about: -exploring the world through running -Wookie’s near death experience trail running -pushing too far and reaching your absolute ...
03.24.2023 258. Sara Hayes: Falling In + Out Of Love With Running Sara is a lifelong runner with a diverse range of running experiences. She is currently leaning into intuitive movement and embracing how running changes with different seasons of life. In this episode we talk about: -running through different seasons of ...
03.17.2023 257. Taggart Van Etten: Running Truths + Hot Takes Taggart Van Etten is a fiance, Amazon employee, runner and endurance junkie, and a good Twitter follow! In this episode we talk about: -being an endurance junkie: triathlon, ultras, and more -chasing an Olympic Trials Qualifying (OTQ) time in the ...
03.10.2023 256. Brooke Torres: Start-Ups + Personalized Running Shoes Brooke is the CEO and founder of Hilma, a new type of running shoe with an ultra personalized fit. She is a road and trail runner, hiker, and outdoor enthusiast who prioritizes adventure and spending time with her community. In ...
03.03.2023 255. Brian Reynolds: Pro Running on Prosthetics Brian is a double amputee distance runner. He is a husband and father of 3, juggling full time work with training for crazy endurance challenges. In this episode we talk about: -running as a double amputee -gratitude for movement -redefining ...
02.24.2023 254. Jeffrey Binney: Redefining What A Sponsored Runner Looks Like Jeffrey is sometimes a runner and sometimes a comedian, always a husband and always a dog and car dad, always adventurous and always hungry. In this episode we talked about: -every runner’s story is valid -every day runner representation -size ...
02.17.2023 253. Nick Thompson: Can High Achievers Be Balanced? Nick is the CEO of The Atlantic, journalist and former editor of Wired, longtime runner and lover of the sport. In this episode we talk about: -the intersection of running and all aspects of life -the selfishness of running -running ...
02.10.2023 252. Finn Melanson: For The Very Long Run + Podcasting Finn is the host of the Singletrack Podcast and active participant of the trail and ultra running community. He is interested in elite trail and ultra running, as well as the economics and business side of the sport. In this ...
02.03.2023 251. Sara Dimmick: “Train To Transform” Sara is the founder and co-owner of a New York City based boutique fitness studio, Physical Equilibrium. She has been a personal trainer for 20 years, and is passionate about longevity and injury rehabilitation through sports, nutrition, and all other ...
01.27.2023 250. Jad Daley: The Marathon Owes You Nothing Jad lives his life fuelled by passion and ADHD, working in the climate change and conservation space. He is a competitive endurance athlete of 30+ years committed to mastering his mind and body through running. In this episode we talk ...
01.20.2023 249. India Cook: Marathoners Come In All Paces, Races + Sizes India is a runner, black woman, and daughter of Beyoncé. She identifies as an advocate for all races, paces, and sizes of athletes, a podcast host, YouTuber, race announcer, running coach and marathoner. In this episode we talk about: -the ...
01.13.2023 248. Katherine Short: In Love With The Training Katherine is a Canadian trail runner living in Maui, Hawaii. She is a lifelong endurance athlete and former sports massage therapist passionate about tuning into the human body. In this episode we talk about: -trail running in Hawaii: different climates, ...
01.06.2023 247. Andy Wacker: The Trail Team is Forming! Andy is a pro trail runner who lives in Boulder, Colorado. He is a former middle school math teacher passionate about giving back to the world of trail running. In this episode we talk about: -shorter distance trail races being ...

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For The Long Run episodes:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

288. Breaking Through: A Coaching Conversation with Jon Levitt and TJ David

287. Everyday Ultras: Joe Corcione's Path to Sobriety and Ultrarunning Success

286. Finding Strength in Struggles: Bailey Kowalczyk's Story of Mental Health and Running

285. Fueling Excellence: Insights from the Elite Sports World with Jessica Isaacs, RD

284. Marquis Bowden: The Heart and Soul of the Running Community

283. Pushing Boundaries and Finding Community with Elliott Beach

282. Tina Muir & Zoë Rom: Running for Life, Community, and Planet

281. Alexi Pappas' Leadville 100 Adventure: Defying Limits As An Olympian Turned Ultramarathoner

280. Running Against the Odds: Kevin Cekanor's Triumph over Mental + Physical Limitations

279. Curiosity in Motion: Ultrarunner Don Reichelt's Journey of Learning and Growth

278. Uniting Runners, Building Community: David Lam's Path to Western States

277. Adrian MacDonald: Leadville 100 Changed My Life

276. Rediscovering Joy and Passion Beyond the Pace with Lauren LaPierre

275. Running with Purpose: How Steve Mura's Passion for Athletics Transformed Lives

274. Trail Running and Nordic Skiing: A High-Performance Balancing Act with Sam Hendry

273. How Entrepreneurial Thinking Fuels Athletic Success with Kelly Vaughn

272. The Trail Chronicles: Owen Rachampbell's Quest for Endurance

271. Mastering Crewing and Pacing for Ultrarunning Adventures with Amelia Boone & Alex Hildebrandt

270. Unleashing the Next Generation: Meg Morgan's Western States Debut and Beyond

269. Hayden Hawks on Faith, Family, and Pursuing Excellence at Western States

268. Running Beyond Stereotypes: Empowering Beginner Runners with Martinus Evans

267. Brian Schroy: Uniting Boulder's Runners with Weekly Soft Hour

266. TJ David on Coaching, Endurance, and Self-Discovery

265. Stephen Lease: Living The Goodr Life

264. Jason Fitzgerald: Changing Relationships on the Run + Beyond

263. Dani Aravich: Fighting For Inclusivity in Sport

262. Puma Pro Panel Live at the Boston Marathon

Boston Marathon Dreams Bonus Episode!

261. Sara Vaughn: Back for more at the Boston Marathon

260. Dakotah Lindwurm: 26.2 Miles of Smiles

259. Wookie Kim: Trails, Trauma, and Transitions

258. Sara Hayes: Falling In + Out Of Love With Running

257. Taggart Van Etten: Running Truths + Hot Takes

256. Brooke Torres: Start-Ups + Personalized Running Shoes

255. Brian Reynolds: Pro Running on Prosthetics

254. Jeffrey Binney: Redefining What A Sponsored Runner Looks Like

253. Nick Thompson: Can High Achievers Be Balanced?

252. Finn Melanson: For The Very Long Run + Podcasting

251. Sara Dimmick: “Train To Transform”

250. Jad Daley: The Marathon Owes You Nothing

249. India Cook: Marathoners Come In All Paces, Races + Sizes

248. Katherine Short: In Love With The Training

247. Andy Wacker: The Trail Team is Forming!