Welcome back to this special Behind the Mic series on I’ll Have Another with Lindsey Hein, where I’m interviewing fellow podcasters and running media voices that I love listening to. Today’s guest is Jonathan Levitt, host of the For the Long Run podcast.

If you’re already a listener of his show, you know it’s all about exploring the why—what keeps athletes going and how they keep growing, both in sport and in life. Jonathan’s had on some of the best in the sport, and his podcast dives into the connection between running, mindset, and life beyond the finish line.

Jonathan and I have been friends in this industry for a long time. He’s been consistently encouraging, helpful, and supportive—and I have to give him a big shoutout for helping make this series happen. He even hustled to bring Boulderthon on board as a sponsor, and is personally sponsoring a few episodes through For the Long Run as well. So if you’re loving this series, you can thank him for that!

In this episode, we talk about his own running journey, including what it meant to him to break three hours in the marathon—and even what it didn’t mean. He actually helped me work through some of my own feelings around that goal, and I think his perspective will resonate with a lot of listeners. We also get into the podcasting business, lessons from years in this space, and how he’s approached his work with InsideTracker and other ventures.

Jonathan lives in Boulder, Colorado, and will be at Boulderthon this fall—along with some of your other favorite names in the running and podcast world. I hope you enjoy this conversation and come away with a little inspiration and insight into what keeps runners, and creators, going strong.

All right, friends—please enjoy my conversation with Jonathan Levitt.

What we talked about:

6:30- Catching up with Jon

7:30- His goals to have adventures with running throughout the summer

9:25- Marathoning history

24:25- His career in the podcasting space and beyond

37:00-  Jon’s experience with ADHD and finding it to be a superpower

53:00- Jon’s podcast, For the Long Run

59:00- End of podcast questions

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North: Finding My Way While Running the Appalachian Trail

Parks and Rec

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Today on the show, I’m joined by Katie Asmuth, one of the co-hosts of the Trail Network podcast, which is part of the SandyBoy Productions family. If you haven’t listened to Trail Network yet—this is your sign. The show is hosted by four incredible women in the trail running space: Rachel Drake, Leah Yingling, Katie Asmuth, and Hilary Yang. Together, they bring to life the untold stories of magical moments on and off the trail—capturing the heart of trail running, friendship, and connection.

A few standout episodes I’d recommend: episode 50 with Hillary Yang and Sarah Attar—who competed for Saudi Arabia in both the 2012 and 2016 Olympics and is now a celebrated photographer—and episode 46, where Leah talks with Alexis Crellin about raising resilient kids while chasing big goals. That one really hit home for me.

Now, let’s talk about Katie. She’s the mother of two, a nurse practitioner, and a professional trail runner for HOKA. Katie has three top-10 finishes at Western States—including a 5th-place finish in 2021, 9th in 2022 (which she shares more about in this episode), and 4th in 2023. She recently ran a self-supported FKT through Joshua Tree and is getting back to racing after overcoming some major injuries over the past couple of years. She spent several years with Saucony and is now part of the HOKA team, which she’s really excited about.

Katie lives and trains in Mammoth Lakes, California, and if you’re not already following her, you should be—she’s @kt_asmuth on Instagram. This episode is short and sweet, but I left the conversation so inspired by her energy, grit, and openness. I hope it does the same for you—and I hope you’ll check out her podcast while you’re at it!

All right, friends—enjoy my conversation with Katie Asmuth.

What we talked about:

7:00- Living in Mammoth

11:40- Her running journey

18:30- The Trail Network Podcast

26:15- Balancing busy seasons in life

40:00- Her FKT at Joshua Tree

47:45- End of podcast questions

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Majestica

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We’re continuing the Behind the Mic series where I’m chatting with fellow podcasters in the running space. I hope you’re enjoying these conversations as much as I am. Today, I’m talking with Angie and Trevor Spencer, the husband-and-wife duo behind Marathon Training Academy—truly one of the original running podcasts out there.

They launched the show way back in 2010 (yes, seriously—2010), and they’ve grown a massive community and business through it. Angie and Trevor have traveled all over the world running races, hosting events, and supporting athletes through their coaching programs. If you’re looking for coaching, you can check out all they offer at marathontrainingacademy.com.

Angie has run 72 marathons—including six ultras—with a PR of 3:19. She’s run a marathon in every single U.S. state and has qualified for Boston in all 50 states. She’s a USATF Level 1 and RRCA Level 2 certified coach. Trevor, who once hated running, now has 24 marathons, a 50K, and 27 half marathons under his belt. He’s run races in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, France, Belgium, Japan, the UK, Slovakia—you name it. He’s passionate about using running as a way to explore the world and connect with people, and that comes through in everything he does behind the mic.

Their podcast recently celebrated its 15-year anniversary (check out their April 2nd episode for that milestone!), which is absolutely incredible. Their longevity and consistency are a testament to their love for this sport and the community they’ve built.

In this episode, we talk about their journey with the podcast and running, parenting three boys, and I couldn’t resist asking them for some tips on raising boys—since they’re a few steps ahead of me. I really appreciated their honest insights and the warmth they brought to this conversation.

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All right friends, please enjoy my conversation with Angie and Trevor Spencer.

What we talked about:

4:00- Reflecting on the history of running podcasts

11:30- Their progression in the space

16:30- A look behind the scenes producing a podcast

29:00- Their marathon careers

43:45- Their favorite marathons that they raced

54:00- End of podcast questions

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The Let Them Theory

Building a Story Brand

Blue Like Jazz

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We’ve got Jess McClain on the show today! She’ll be running her fifth marathon in Boston next weekend—can you believe Marathon Monday is almost here? This will be Jess’s second time on the podcast; the first was shortly after the 2024 Olympic Marathon Trials, where she placed fourth and had everyone wondering, “Wait, who is this woman?” But Jess definitely didn’t come out of nowhere.

She’s a former 5,000m standout, an All-American at Stanford, and a high school star coached by Dr. Jeff Messer—who, by the way, was on this podcast as part of our coaching series last year (check that one out if you haven’t – episode 578!). Jess took a break from professional running during COVID but was previously training with the Brooks Beasts. She’s now back, stronger than ever, and her fourth-place finish at the Trials came with a four-minute PR—running 2:25:46.

Since then, she’s gone on to place fourth in both the 10,000m at the Olympic Trials on the track and the USA Half Marathon Championships. Fourth place again and again—but what stands out about Jess is the grace she shows after each race. In this episode, she shares how she’s taken the pressure off chasing podiums and learned to embrace racing for more than just the result.

Jess ran her first major last fall in New York, where she placed eighth in 2:27:19. Now she’s headed to Boston for her second major, carrying lessons learned and a fresh mindset. She also won the USA 10K title last year at the Great Cow Harbor 10K and has been back on the track—something she didn’t think she’d return to.

In addition to running professionally for Brooks, Jess works full-time with the Love Up and Love Pup Foundations. The Love Up Foundation supports children in foster care and spreads love and kindness in the community. Her energy is incredible, and I just love celebrating all that she’s doing in and beyond the sport. Can’t wait to see what she does in Boston!

What we talked about:

5:00- How training for Boston has looked

16:45- Finding peace in the results

30:45- Breaking 31 in the 10k alongside Emily Infeld

37:00- What it has looked like in her return to professional running

54:50- Running for Brooks

58:00- Thoughts on Grand Slam

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Episode 578 with Dr. Jeff Messer (Jess’ high school coach!!)

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Today we’re continuing the Behind the Mic series, and I’m so excited to share this conversation with my friend Ali Feller. I know for a fact that almost every one of you listening right now probably tunes into her podcast too—the Ali on the Run Show. Like Tina Muir and I, Ali and I grown up in this podcasting space together. She’s been a consistent voice in the running community, but her influence goes back even further.

Before launching her podcast, Ali built a huge following through her blog, writing about running, Crohn’s disease, and life in New York City. That loyal audience followed her to the podcast, where she’s built a truly massive show and an incredibly supportive community. Beyond the podcast, Ali is a race announcer, live podcast host, and has done broadcasting work with major events. She works closely with the New York Road Runners (NYRR) and the Boston Athletic Association (BAA).

A few years ago, Ali was diagnosed with breast cancer and shared her journey so openly with her community. She continued to work through it all, and the love and support she received from her friends and listeners really lifted her up. We talk about that journey in this episode, along with her career, motherhood, and what it’s like to be on the other side of the mic for once.

Ali is also the announcer for the Boulderthon this fall—one of the fastest growing races in America, ranked a top 10 fall marathon by Runner’s World and USA Today. Think big city energy meets small-town charm, with a gorgeous Pearl Street finish. If you’re planning to run, don’t wait—spots are filling fast! The race is September 28th, and you can save $20 on the half marathon or marathon with the code HEIN20 at boulderthon.org.

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All right, friends—please enjoy my conversation with Ali Feller.

What we talked about:

5:00- Turning 40

12:50- Staying relevant in the running podcast scene as the landscape changes

22:10- Ali’s breast cancer diagnosis

37:00- Her support from her friends over the past 2 years

43:00- What Ali is looking forward to

51:00- Dealing with hate on the internet

56:00- End of podcast questions

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Really excited to bring you another track star on the podcast—Grant Fisher joins us today! Grant had the year of his life in 2024, bringing home two bronze medals from the Paris Olympics in both the 5,000m and the 10,000m. He made history as the first American ever to medal in both of those events at the same Olympic Games. Pretty incredible.

He also competed in the Tokyo Olympics, where he placed ninth in the 5,000m and fifth in the 10,000m. Since then, he’s continued to level up. Just this year, he ran three indoor races back-to-back-to-back: the 1500m, the 3000m, and the 5000m. In the process, he broke two WORLD RECORDS—in the 3000m and the 5000m—two weeks in a row.

Grant runs for Nike and is now gearing up for the Grand Slam series. You’ll catch him in Kingston this weekend, followed by the Miami Slam and the Philadelphia Slam, all leading into USA’s and hopefully the World Championships later this season.

It was a blast to get to know Grant—not just as an elite runner, but as someone who grew up in a super athletic family. He ran for Stanford and has two siblings who also compete at a high level, though in soccer. I’ve wanted to have him on the show for a long time, and if you heard my interview with Kara Goucher and Des Linden earlier this year, you might remember me saying, “I really want to interview Grant Fisher.” Well, here we are!

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What we talked about:

4:20- Catching up on Grant’s training

5:50- Breaking World Records this indoor season

13:00- Grand Slam Track

36:25- His athletic family

47:00- Focusng on the long term in training starting in high school

53:50- Racing Cole Hocker

58:00- Double bronze medals at the Olympics

1:08:30- TraIning with Bowerman and deciding to leave the team

1:16:20- End of podcast questions

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Flowers for Algernon

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Welcome to the running podcaster series! I’m bringing you a collection of conversations with fellow podcasters in the running space—people I know you already love and maybe a few new voices you’ll be excited to discover. My hope is to link arms with these wonderful humans and share their stories and perspectives with you. You might listen to some of them every week, but don’t often get to hear them on the other side of the mic. I think that’s going to be a fun shift for you.

We’re kicking things off with my friend Tina Muir, host of the Running for Real podcast. If you’ve followed her over the last few years—really since around 2021—you’ve probably noticed the way she’s used her platform as a vehicle for social change, especially in advocating for the health of our environment. Tina has raised the bar for major races across the country, including the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, the TCS New York City Marathon, the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon, and the AJC Peachtree Road Race, helping these events improve their sustainability efforts. She serves on the board of directors for both Running USA and Earth Day 365.

Tina is also the co-author of Becoming a Sustainable Runner: A Guide to Running for Life, Community, and Planet, which she wrote with Zoë Rom. If you’re interested in using running as a force for good, I highly recommend checking it out.

She’s a former elite runner, a mom of two, and someone I’ve known since the early days of my own podcasting journey. When I first started, she was hosting the Run to the Top podcast. In 2017, she launched Running for Real, and we’ve kind of grown up in this industry together. It’s been so fun to watch her lean more and more into the things she cares deeply about. She’s still so connected—if not more than ever—to the running community, and she’s carved out a powerful space around sustainability and advocacy within that.

Tina always brings a call to action when she speaks—not because it’s rehearsed, but because that’s who she is. She leads with her heart and shares what matters to her. More than anything, I hope you enjoy this conversation and that it kicks off this series in the best possible way—with someone who cares just as much about running as you and I do.

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All right friends, please enjoy my conversation with Tina Muir.

What we talked about:

6:30- Tina’s journey in the podcast space

12:00- Finding her voice to speak about sustainability

20:00- Who is Tina Muir

26:00- Making change without making judgements

37:00- What running looks like in Tina’s life these days

43:45- What Tina has learned over the years in the podcast and running industry

48:00- The World Half Marathon Championships no longer being in San Diego and Tina’s role in that

55:00- End of podcast questions

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What If We Get It Right? Visions of Climate Futures

Apple Cider Vinegar on Netflix

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My guest today is Brittany Brown, a standout sprinter who has made waves on the international stage. Brittany is our 2024 bronze medalist in the 200 meters from the Paris Olympics and a 200-meter World Silver Medalist from the 2019 World Championships in Doha. In 2023, she competed in the 100 meters at the World Championships and finished seventh. Brittany’s ran for the University of Iowa, where she earned 11 All-American honors.

Most recently, she competed at the inaugural Athlos track meet in the fall, where she won the 200 meters, beating none other than Olympic champion and meet co-founder, Gabby Thomas. Brittany also raced in both the 100 meters that day. Looking ahead, she’ll be a key athlete in the highly anticipated Grand Slam Track series, which kicks off in Jamaica, followed by stops in Miami and Philadelphia. I can’t wait to see her race at these exciting meets!

Brittany is coached by Boogie Johnson, and during this episode, we dive into her journey from her days at the University of Iowa to turning pro. She shares what it was like to run for Adidas for a while and how her transition to Nike has shaped her career. We also touch on some health challenges she has faced and overcome along the way.

It was such a joy interviewing Brittany—seriously, I didn’t want the conversation to end. I’m officially a fan for life! Watching her race is a thrill, and with World Championships coming up this year, as well as USAs, it’s going to be an exciting time to follow her journey. While we usually focus on marathons here, track season is upon us, and I’m thrilled to bring you these conversations with some of our incredible track stars. Make sure you’re tuning into Grand Slam Track to watch Brittany in action!

What we talked about:

7:00- Reflecting on her Olympic experience

24:25- Her coach and training setup

38:00- Brittany’s health complications

1:00:00- Emotions after winning her Olympic medal

1:02:45- Athlos and Grand Slam track

1:15:05- End of podcast questions

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Brittany on Instagram

Open by Andre Agassi

A Completely Different Game by Emma Hayes

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I’m excited to bring you this conversation with Taylor Roe, who recently won the 2025 USATF Half Marathon Championships with an impressive time of 67 minutes and 22 seconds on a tough course in Atlanta. This victory was a personal best for Taylor, improving her time by over a minute.

What makes this win even more remarkable is that it came as a surprise to many. Taylor has mentioned in several post-race interviews that her goal was to make the team, and winning the race wasn’t necessarily on her radar. But she made it happen. Along with Taylor, Emma Grace Hurley and Amanda Vestri—both of whom have also been guests on this show recently—secured spots on the team as well. This means we’ll be sending a very strong trio of athletes to the World Championships in the half marathon.

Taylor is part of Puma Elite in the Raleigh-Durham area, which is exciting for me personally since I also live in the region. She’s coached by Alistair and Amy Cragg. Interestingly, Taylor debuted in the half marathon at the Houston half, and we get to talk about that experience, as well as her decision to race in the Half Marathon Championships. While Taylor loves the track, she’s currently focused on the 10,000 meters and gearing up for some races on the track.

Taylor ran for Oklahoma State University, where she was an NCAA Indoor Champion, the 2023 Big 12 Champion in the 5,000 meters, and runner-up in the 2021 NCAA Cross Country Championships. She credits her college coach, Dave Smith, for playing a significant role in shaping her career. Last summer, she finished eighth in the 5,000 meters at the US Olympic Trials, and we all know that Taylor’s path will eventually lead to the marathon. But for now, she’s focused on maximizing her potential on the track before taking that step.

It’s clear that an exciting career lies ahead for Taylor Roe, and I’m honored to have had her on the podcast this week.

What we talked about

7:00- Recapping her win at the US Half champs and pro career so far

14:45- How she feels racing on big stages

18:10- Recapping how the race played out at the US Half Champs

30:00- The decision to join Puma

37:20- Where the world champs will be

38:25- What’s next for Taylor

45:00- Having Amy and Alistair as her coaches

47:00- Her college experience

53:30- End of podcast questions

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Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins

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I’m beyond excited to bring a track athlete to the podcast today—two-time Olympic silver medalist and world championship silver medalist, Kenny Bednarek! He won silver in the 200 meters at the Tokyo Olympics, the Paris Olympics, and the 2022 World Championships. Not to mention, he’s also a 10-time Diamond League champion and runs for Nike.

If you’ve seen the Sprint documentary, you’ll recognize Kenny, as he was highlighted in season two, which was really cool to watch. Aside from his incredible accomplishments on the track, Kenny is also an advocate for adoption. He is from Wisconsin. We talked about his journey, which includes running at the community college level for Indian Hills Community College and then turning pro after a year.

One of the coolest parts of this episode was when I found out how excited my kids were about this interview—they were definitely more excited about talking to a sprinter than any long-distance runner I’ve had on. So, I made sure to sneak in a few questions from them, which was a fun twist!

We also dove into a bit of football talk because Kenny actually used to play the sport. Fun fact: his high school team won both the state championships in track and field and football during his senior year.

Kenny is also gearing up for the Grand Slam series as a racer—this is the new competition series that Michael Johnson’s team is putting on, and it’s going to be really exciting! The first event, the Kingston Slam, takes place from April 4th to 6th. After that, there will be one competition each month through June, including the Miami Slam, the Philadelphia Slam, and the LA Slam. Kenny is one of 96 athletes competing in this series, and I can’t wait to see how this brings even more exposure and excitement to the sport of track and field!

What we talked about:

7:30- Kenny’s training group

14:00- Reflections on some of his Olympic and World Champs teams

16:25- Kenny’s girlfriend and how they met

21:45- Grand Slam Track and growing the sport

27:00- His adoption story

34:50- Kenny’s time playing football

41:35- What his trajectory in the sport looks like to him

45:45- Technique in the sprints

52:00- Picking himself up after dissapointing results

55:40- Questions form the Hein boys

1:00:00- Competing for a junior college and then going pro

1:03:15- End of podcast questions

Show notes:

Zen in the Art of Archery 

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