For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running

Make Time for Triathlons and Ultramarathons Even with a Packed Life: Pro Runner Allison Baca


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Hoping to make time for your goals even when you have a million obligations to manage?

Allison Baca is a professional trail runner for HOKA. She juggles parenting a 3-year-old and working full time in finance while squeezing in training to compete in big mountain races.

Listen to hear about:

  • Getting into endurance sports with triathlons and transitioning to trail running

  • Challenges of balancing training, work, and family life

  • Alignment of values with Allison’s sponsor, HOKA

  • Importance of picking races responsibly in order to not over-race

  • Positive influence of running on physical and mental health

  • Impact of small victories on overall well-being

  • Running community and desire to inspire and support others

  • Stay connected:

    • Follow Allison Baca on Instagram: instagram.com/allisonlbaca

    • For The Long Run Podcast on Instagram: instagram.com/forthelrpod

    • Jon Levitt on Instagram: instagram.com/jwlevitt

    • Join 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. Get 20% off when you use this link!

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      • 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.

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