For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running
Episodes
How TrainingPeaks Co-Founder Dirk Friel Revolutionized Endurance Training
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is with TrainingPeaks co-founder Dirk Friel. Dirk’s self identity has evolved through different phases of life. The first half of his l...
Marquis Bowden: The Heart and Soul of the Running Community
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 li...
Why Sabrina Little is Running For Curiosity Not A Sponsorship Contract
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sabrina Little is an accomplished trail and ultra runner with 5 national titles. More than a runner, Sabrina is a wife, mom of two, philosophy profess...
How To Embrace Cyclical Living to Be Your Best Self with Angie Marie
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is with For The Long Run’s own social media mastermind Angie Marie. Angie describes herself as a long hike in a National Park with adde...
How Andrea Herbert Balances Motherhood, Running, and Entrepreneurship
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is with the founder of Gold Ivy Health Co. Andrea Herbert. Andrea is a woman on a mission to share honestly what it’s like to be a woma...
How Running and Sobriety Transformed Celeste Yvonne's Life
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is with runner, writer, and sobriety advocate Celeste Yvonne. A mom of 2, Celeste is not afraid to share how her struggles as a new mom b...
How to Create a Blueprint for Sustainable Running Success with Dr. Allen Lim
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is with Skratch Labs founder, coach, and exercise physiologist Dr. Allen Lim. In his mind, Allen is no different from most people: a comp...
The Business of Running with Oiselle CEO Arielle Knutson
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode with Oiselle CEO Arielle Knutson is the final in a Oiselle-sponsored series leading up to the 2024 Marathon Olympic Trials. A wife, dog m...
Bonus Episode: Marathon Trials Panel
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This bonus episode is all about the ups and downs of a running life, filled with actionable advice for every runner. Hosted by Jon Levitt, our guest p...
Why Rosa Moriello is Running the Olympic Trials for Charity
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A former Bostonian now living in Denver, Rosa Moriello is a multisport athlete who finds joy running on the roads and trails, climbing, and skiing. Se...
Underbirds Flying High: Elena Hayday on Overcoming Marathon Fears and Running for Community
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode with Elena Hayday is the fourth in a Oiselle-sponsored series with the Underbirds: a team of 5 female athletes being supported by Oiselle...
David Roche: Reflections and Revelations from 300 Episodes
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This special 300th episode of the For The Long Run podcast is with coaching extraordinaire, and one half of the Some Work All Play (SWAP) power couple...
Underbirds Flying High: How To Build Resilience For The Long Run with Carrie Verdon
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode with Carrie Verdon is the fourth in a Oiselle-sponsored series with the Underbirds: a team of 5 female athletes being supported by Oisell...
Underbirds Flying High: Finding Community Through Running with Briana Boehmer
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode with Briana Boehmer is the third in a Oiselle-sponsored series with the Underbirds: a team of 5 female athletes being supported by Oisell...
Turning Passion into Profession: How Tony DiPasquale Went from Running Group Leader to Running Photographer
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is with Tony DiPasquale: dog parent, ultra trail runner, lover of all things outdoors. An established content creator, photographer, an...
Running to Redemption: Ken Rideout's Unconventional Marathon Mastery
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is with Ken Rideout, one of the fastest masters marathoners in the World, father of 4, financier, and much more. His accomplishments have...
Grayson Murphy's Pursuit of Health + Happiness in Running
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Chasing Moments Over Miles: Lucy Bartholomew on Running and Life
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Professional trail runner, Ironman triathlete, and multifaceted human Lucy Bartholomew joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation about her past, ...
Underbirds Flying High: Ari Hendrix on Racing, Running, Representation, and Resilience
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Beyond the Clock: Redefining Success in Running with Candice Peak
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, with Candice Peak, dives deep into the impact of different goals, data metrics, mindsets, and community on our relationship with running...
Running and Resilience in the Face of Adversity: Maor Tiyouri's Story
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
Challenges and Transformations in the Running Industry with Christina Henderson
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Jon speaks with The Running Event (TRE) Event Director, Christina Henderson. A multi-decade long love affair with running, dating back to eleme...
Underbirds Flying High: Molly Bookmyer's Journey to Running the Marathon Olympic Trials
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Oisell...
Breaking Through: Running Coaching with Jon Levitt and TJ David
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This special episode is a coaching conversation between Jon and TJ David, elite trail runner and coach with Microcosm Coaching, a sponsor of the podca...
Joe Corcione's Path to Sobriety, Running Community, and Ultrarunning Success
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is with ultrarunner and host of the popular Everyday Ultra podcast, Joe Corcione. Deeply passionate about finding fulfillment, Joe uses h...
Finding Strength in Struggles: Bailey Kowalczyk's Story of Mental Health and Running
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Fueling Endurance Excellence: Insights from the Elite Sports World with Jessica Isaacs, RD
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica is a Registered Dietitian working with a variety of different sports, athletes, and elite teams performing at the highest level. Her passion f...
Pushing Boundaries and Finding Community in Running with Elliott Beach
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
282. Tina Muir & Zoë Rom: Running for Life, Community, and Planet
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Two of the busiest and most multifaceted human beings, Tina Muir and Zoë Rom, recently published a book they wrote together: “Becoming a Sustainabl...
281. Alexi Pappas' Leadville 100 Adventure: Defying Limits As An Olympian Turned Ultramarathoner
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Olympian and professional runner, award-winning writer and filmmaker, Alexi Pappas is not afraid to take on new challenges and test her limits. In thi...
280. Running Against the Odds: Kevin Cekanor's Triumph over Mental + Physical Limitations
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
279. How Ultrarunner Don Reichelt Fell In Love With The Process
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the For The Long Run Podcast is with professional ultrarunner and full-time employee at Oura Ring, Don Reichelt. Passionate about bein...
278. Uniting Runners, Building Community: David Lam's Path to Western States
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 debuta...
277. Adrian MacDonald: Leadville 100 Changed My Life
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
276. Rediscovering Joy and Passion Beyond the Pace with Lauren LaPierre
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Former NCAA Division I runner and current mastermind behind The Personalized Running Doc, Lauren describes herself as very passionate, driven, resilie...
275. Running with Purpose: How Steve Mura's Passion for Athletics Transformed Lives
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 gi...
274. Trail Running and Nordic Skiing: A High-Performance Balancing Act with Sam Hendry
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
273. How Entrepreneurial Thinking Fuels Athletic Success with Kelly Vaughn
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A popular Twitter follow and successful entrepreneur, Kelly Vaughn is no stranger to putting herself out there and taking chances. Having recently ste...
272. The Trail Chronicles: Owen Rachampbell's Quest for Endurance
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Rachampbe...
271. Mastering Crewing and Pacing for Ultrarunning Adventures with Amelia Boone & Alex Hildebrandt
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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. Thi...
270. Unleashing the Next Generation: Meg Morgan's Western States Debut and Beyond
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 de...
269. Hayden Hawks on Faith, Family, and Pursuing Excellence at Western States
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 co...
268. Running Beyond Stereotypes: Empowering Beginner Runners with Martinus Evans
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 “...
267. Brian Schroy: Uniting Boulder's Runners with Weekly Soft Hour
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Brian Schroy, the inspiring runner who has mastered the art of building a supportive community for fellow athletes in Boulder, Colorado. With a b...
266. TJ David on Coaching, Endurance, and Self-Discovery
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
265. Stephen Lease: Living The Goodr Life
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
264. Jason Fitzgerald: Changing Relationships on the Run + Beyond
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 p...
263. Dani Aravich: Fighting For Inclusivity in Sport
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
262. Puma Pro Panel Live at the Boston Marathon
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Boston Marathon Dreams Bonus Episode!
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This special bonus episode was recorded live in Boston ahead of the 2023 Boston Marathon. Jon interviews a diverse range of runners curious about thei...
261. Sara Vaughn: Back for more at the Boston Marathon
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ru...
Olympian Dakotah Lindwurm: Running 26.2 Miles and Smiles
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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’...
259. Wookie Kim: Trails, Trauma, and Transitions
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
258. Sara Hayes: Falling In + Out Of Love With Running
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sara is a lifelong runner with a diverse range of running experiences. She is currently leaning into intuitive movement and embracing how running chan...
257. Taggart Van Etten: Running Truths + Hot Takes
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 endu...
256. Brooke Torres: Start-Ups + Personalized Running Shoes
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
255. Brian Reynolds: Pro Running on Prosthetics
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
254. Jeffrey Binney: Redefining What A Sponsored Runner Looks Like
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 e...
253. Nick Thompson: Can High Achievers Be Balanced?
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
252. Finn Melanson: For The Very Long Run + Podcasting
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
251. Sara Dimmick: “Train To Transform”
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
250. Jad Daley: The Marathon Owes You Nothing
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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+ yea...
249. India Cook: Marathoners Come In All Paces, Races + Sizes
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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, Y...
248. Katherine Short: In Love With The Training
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Katherine is a Canadian trail runner living in Maui, Hawaii. She is a lifelong endurance athlete and former sports massage therapist passionate about ...
247. Andy Wacker: The Trail Team is Forming!
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 trai...
246. Corey Nicholson: Consistency & Commitment in Endurance & Entrepreneurship
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Corey is a full time businessman heavily involved in the world of fitness. He identifies as a hybrid athlete, balancing strength training and running....
245. Singletrack Podcast Replay: For The Long Run Podcast, State of Running Content, Athlete-Sponsorship Landscape
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is a replay of a Singletrack Podcast episode released September 19, 2022, where I was interviewed. Singletrack is the podcast covering the profes...
244. Keely Henninger: Changing The Culture For Female Athletes
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Keely is a professional trail runner living in Portland, Oregon. She is also a scientist interested in female athletes, fueling, body image and energy...
243. Canyon Woodward: Trailblazing On The Run And Beyond
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Canyon is the youngest of 4, who grew up loving the outdoors and running cross country. He has become passionate about environmental politics and clim...
242. Bryan Kent and Steve Laski: Shaking Up Physical + Mental Healthcare
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bryan is a business owner having fun helping patients and prioritizing ethical practices. He is also a dog parent and beer lover! Steve is also passio...
241. Colleen Clarke: “How You Do One Thing, Is How You Do Everything”
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Colleen is a solar advocate and outdoor wanderer. In this episode we talk about: -getting into hiking 14ers -goal setting and personal growth -exposur...
240. Chelsea Sodaro: Mom Strength Is Real
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chelsea is uniquely herself. She is a professional triathlete, wife and mom, guided by her two north stars: triathlon and family. In this episode we t...
The Legacy of Born To Run with Chris McDougall
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chris is the runner and writer behind the infamous bestselling book Born To Run. In this episode we talk about: -the legacy of Born To Run -making ru...
238. Brad Stulberg: Strategies For Sustainable Excellence
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This special interview with Brad Stulberg celebrates 1 million downloads of For The Long Run. Thank you to you, the listeners, for making this milesto...
237. Phil Gaimon: For The Long Ride
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Phil is a retired pro cyclist, podcast and YouTube sensation, and cookie monster! In this episode we talk about: -persevering as a pro cyclist -“re...
236. Alison Désir: Running While Black
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Alison is a mother, activist, community builder, and athlete. Alison is also a new author of the book “Running While Black”. In this episode we t...
235. Jason Hardrath: Aim High Lift Others
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jason is a wild elementary PE teacher with ADHD who struggles to sit still and loves chasing FKTs. In this episode we talk about: -discovering runnin...
Camille Herron: “Running Makes Life Better”
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Camille is an ultra running extraordinaire who has been running for 27 years! In this episode we talk about: -road, track and trail ultramarathons -e...
233: Replay of Rambling Runner Podcast Episode
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a replay of Rambling Runner Podcast Episode 464 where host Matt Chittim interviews me! In this episode we have a wide ranging conversa...
232. Liz Hogan: Teamwork On The Trails
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Liz is a Colorado native from an active outdoorsy family. She is a wild child at heart who loves the outdoors and loves doing it with people. In this...
231. Danny Bent: Passing Around The Happy Baton
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Danny is a bit of an enigma, living as himself and traveling in multiple crazy directions. He is an author, events organizer, adventurer and runner, p...
230. David Block: Shaking Up The Supplement Industry
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
David is a father, husband, athlete, and business owner of Previnex. He wears many hats, his favorite being “dad”. In this episode we talk about: ...
Jes Woods: You’re Never Ready For 100 Miles
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jes is a New York City running coach involved in many different communities. In this episode we talk about: -sprinter and triple jumper to 100 miler -...
Kara Goucher: Running Looks Different Now
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara Goucher returns to the show! Check out For The Long Run Episode 34 for the first time Kara was on the podcast. Kara is a mom, race announcer, Ois...
227. Ryan Montgomery: Creating Community For LGBTQ+ Athletes
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan is a runner with a full time job, family man, ultra trail athlete, queer and gay person. In this episode we talk about: -dealing with a multitude...
Mike “Kofuzi”: Non-Elite Runners Chase Big Goals Too
12 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike, aka Kofuzi, is basically just a dude who runs a lot! He’s not an elite runner or a pro, he just enjoys sharing his experiences running a lot. ...
Addie Bracy: Mental Training Requires Curiosity + Intention
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Addie is a professional athlete, sports psychology consultant, daughter, sister, aunt, friend, author and run coach. Personally and professionally, Ad...
224. Charles Moore: It’s Not About The Marathon, It’s What Running Represents
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Charles is an analytical, hard working and creative person. He is an African American from Detroit, MI, with worldly experience, in constant search of...
223. Clare Farrow - Running Into The Hard Unknown
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Clare is a highly passionate person, enthusiastic about all she does. In this episode we talk about: -her family history in distance running -startin...
222. Kevin Goldberg: Ultra Running to the Extreme
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin is a Colorado resident, Training Peaks employee, and ultra runner who loves going ridiculously long distances. In this episode we talk about: -...
221. Adam Kimble: Running is a Team Sport
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Adam is a professional ultra runner, motivational speaker, and running coach, always looking to get the most out of himself and other people. In...
CJ Albertson: No Shortcuts To Success
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
CJ is just a typical guy who lives in Fresno, California. He is a cross country and track coach and professional marathon runner for Brooks. In this ...
219. Dylan Bowman: Growing Trail + Ultra Running
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dylan is a professional trail runner who grew up in Boulder, CO, but now lives in Portland, OR. He is at a crossroads in his professional life startin...
218. Alan Scherer: Taking Action Every Day
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Alan is a 48 year old runner who battles mental health, addiction and injuries. Alan is now, his own judge, police officer, healer and guiding force, ...
217. Carolyn Su: Running For Representation
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Carolyn is a Chinese American runner, mother, wife living in Boston. She is on a mission to spread joy and help others live their fullest life. In thi...
216. Sarah Ceschin: Jazzed About Movement
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah is a runner, physical therapist, adventurer and mountain lover, proud Italian and avid chef who just loves to have a good time! In this episode...
215. Endeavorun Live Panel: The Coach-Athlete Relationship
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is Part 2 of a 3-Part episode recorded at the Endeavorun Austin retreat. Find Part 1 on the RaceMob podcast and Part 3 on the 80/20 Endurance pod...
214. Sandy Crittenden: Going Solar and Finding Work-Life Balance
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sandy is a pretty awesome runner, outdoor enthusiast, and Freedom Solar employee. In this episode we talk about: -getting into Spartan racing and ult...
213. Justin Grunewald: Everyone Deserves a Spotlight and a Support System
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Justin is a physician, trail runner, partner to Amanda Basham, and father of two. Justin also was Gabe Grunewald’s partner up until she passed away ...
212. Bertrand Newson: Coaching with Happiness
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bertrand describes himself as the happiest version of himself at this moment in time. He is a former hotel executive who got into running later in lif...