For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running

The Social Side of Running: How Community Events Fill a Need for Human Connection with Brunch Running’s Alexandra Weissner


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Ever thought about starting a run club or event of your own? Listen up!


Alexandra Weissner is the co-founder of Brunch Running, a community-focused run club and event series based in Denver.


With years of experience producing events like The bRUNch Run and the Steamboat Marathon, Alexandra has built a vibrant community that celebrates running, connection, and post-run brunches.


Want to run the Steamboat Marathon? Use code FTLR15 for 15% off your race entry of any distance!


Listen to hear about:


- Run clubs as social hubs for community and inclusion

- How you can start a run club yourself

- Getting in the mindset to create something new

- How Alex balanced training and work while professionalizing her running

- Finding local support and volunteers to make events like the Steamboat Marathon happen



Stay connected:


- Code FTLR15 for 15% off race entry: steamboatchamber.com 

- Alexandra Weissner on Instagram: instagram.com/alexweissner

- Brunch Running Club on Instagram: instagram.com/brunchrunning 

- Brunch Running Club Website: brunchrunning.com

- 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 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.


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