For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running

127. Nia Akins: "You only PR when you're present"

11 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Nia Akins is a recent grad from UPenn with a degree in nursing and nutrition who is a professional runner and loving it! She runs for Brooks Beasts in...

126. Jeff Stern: Growth and living life via ultra running

07 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Stern is a dog lover, runner, coach, human and athlete, and someone who just loves life in general. In this episode, we talked about: -his journ...

125. Dr. Alyx Luck Barnett: A coach, on the run

30 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alyx Luck Barnett is a trail runner, soon to be mom, online running and nutrition coach, new podcaster, and self proclaimed “nerdy hippie.” In thi...

124: Liz McHutcheon: Running on Venti (and gratitude and trails)

27 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Liz McHutcheon is a runner, coach, mom, and so much more.  In this episode, we talked about: -her 2020 -how she has approached the uncertainty -g...

123. Tina Muir: From Pro Runner to Pro Human

24 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tina Muir is a mother, wife, podcaster, founder and someone who shares “probably too much” but feels that is the best way to connect with people. ...

122. Kristin Jenny: Inertia, Self Compassion and Growth

20 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kristin Jenny is a long distance triathlete living in Denver, Colorado. She works in the endurance industry in multiple capacities, which we dug into!...

121. Matt Llano: Growth, New Perspectives and Joining a New Team

17 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Llano is a dog dad, brother, son, boyfriend and professional runner. We recorded this one before he was able to announce the team that he had joi...

120. Alyssa Olenick: Science X Ultrarunning X Olympic Lifting

13 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alyssa Olenick, or Little Lyss Fitness is into business, fitness (both strength and endurance), fellow podcaster and is working on her PhD in Exercise...

119. Keira D'Amato: Keira's Bonus Round of Running at 36

09 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Keira D’Amato is an ever evolving person. She’s a mom of two of very energetic kids, a wife, full time realtor and elite runner. In this episode,...

118. Christine Yu: Writing at the at the intersection of sports and sports science

03 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Christine Yu is a runner and freelance journalist who covers sports, science and health for Outside Magazine, Women’s Running, Women’s Health, Was...

117. Zoë Rom: "Failure makes you a better athlete [and human]"

30 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Zoë Rom is the associate editor at Trail Runner Magazine, host and producer of the DNF Podcast, and an enthusiastic trail runner herself! In this epi...

116. Juju Kasiama: Change starts from within

27 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Judith Kasiama: Skier, entrepreneur, diversity advocate Judith or Juju Kasiama is a skier, entrepreneur and diversity advocate who founded Colour the ...

115. Brogan Graham: Just Show Up, Redefined

16 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Brogan Graham is a co-founder of the grassroots free fitness movement called November Project. A midwest native currently living in Minneapolis after ...

114. Tyler Day: Chop wood and carry water

13 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tyler Day is one of the two newest additions to Northern Arizona Elite, living and training in Flagstaff, Arizona. In this episode, we talked about: -...

113. Julia Kohnen: "The best thing you can be is consistent"

09 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Julia Kohnen is a professional runner for HOKA ONE ONE’s Northern Arizona Elite. In this episode, we talked about: -getting into running from a socc...

112. Matt Bach: Chasing his Umeke

06 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Bach is a triathlete, husband, dad and Director of Endurance Athletics for UCAN. In this episode, we talked about: -his pro triathlon journey -wo...

111. Dr. Emily Kraus: Running and Researching

02 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Emily Kraus is a runner, cyclist and sports medicine physician at Stanford. In this episode we talked about: -her start as a runner -her job as a spor...

110. KK Fischer: “Non Laurus Luctatio: Not the prize, but the struggle.”

29 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Katherine “KK” Fischer is a lover of life, lover of humans and really wants to squeeze the juice out of every day and make the most of it. In thi...

109. Aisha Praught Leer: Remember to have fun!

25 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Aisha Praught Leer is a mid distance runner and Olympian representing Team Boss as well as Jamaica, living in Boulder, Colorado. In this episode, we ...

108. Mel Lawrence: Proud of sharing experiences

22 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mel Lawrence is today’s guest on the podcast. Mel is a professional runner for Oiselle and Little Wing in Bend, Oregon. In this episode, we talked ...

107. Nick de la Rosa: Battling Mental Health

18 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Nickademus De La Rosa is a trail runner and coach living in Sedona, Arizona. In this podcast, we dove deep into mental health, therapy and also talked...

106. Dana Bogan: keep showing up

15 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dana Bogan is a runner, fitness instructor and social worker in Boston, MA. Dana’s a friend I’ve known for over five years and it has been a pleas...

105. Ben Rosario: "Let the body drive the ship"

11 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Rosario, the first guest of the podcast returns for his second episode to talk about the recent four year contract that Northern Arizona Elite sig...

104. Erika Kemp: Proud of what she helped create

08 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Erika Kemp is a pro runner who was born in Japan, born in South Jersey, now living and training in Boston, MA for the BAA High Performance Team. In t...

103. Mike Burnstein: Inspired by the places we run and the people we meet

04 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is with Mike Burnstein, one of the co-founders of Janji. Mike lives and runs in Cambridge, MA. In this episode, we talked about:  -joini...

102. Klodian Mitri: Paying it forward when it comes to opportunities for family

31 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Klodian Mitri is a triathlete turned trail runner now living in Utah, born and raised in Albania who came to the US in the late 90’s.  In this ...

101. Courtney Dauwalter: The exploration of what's possible (and then some)

28 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Courtney Dauwalter is a trail and ultra runner from Golden, Colorado.  In this episode, we talked about: -her first run -diving right into her Wh...

💯. Sydney Gidabuday: A good opportunity under bad circumstances ⚒️

25 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sydney Gidabuday is a professional runner living in Boulder, Colorado. His bio on the Tinman Elite website says, “Once trained so hard he couldn't f...

99. Lindsay Webster: Taking chances in life

21 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Lindsay Webster is a professional obstacle course racer living in Quebec, Canada.  In this episode, we talked about: -van life -being a pro athl...

98. Meghan Slavin: Hole to Hump FKT and more!

18 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Meghan Slavin is a physical therapist and ultra runner who lives in North Phoenix. In this episode we talked about: -her first run (at 18) -pacing Wes...

97. Amelia Boone: Should we define happiness?

14 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Amelia Boone returns for a highly requested second episode! Amelia is a trail runner, attorney and so much more, living in Golden, Colorado. In this e...

96. David and Megan Roche: "Shoot Your Shot"

11 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

David Roche is back for his third episode, this time joined by Megan! A much more casual vibe, this episode sounded like the three of us were sitting ...

95. Kurt Decker: Community to the core

07 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kurt Decker is a trail runner who truly loves his state (Minnesota) and the emphasis on engaging in outdoor activities with the people around him. In ...

94: Peter Bromka: Running it Back

04 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Peter Bromka comes back for round two! Peter’s a runner, writer, dad and husband from Portland, Oregon. In this episode, we talked about: -his retur...

93. Lex Gillette: "Challenges help us grow and ascend" 🚀

01 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Lex Gillette is an athlete, a Paralympian, world record holder, speaker and person who loves life at the end of the day. In this episode we discussed:...

92. Alexi Pappas: Be a Bravey

28 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alexi Pappas is a runner, film maker, writer, actress and Olympian for Greece. In this episode we talked about: -what she means when she says Bravey -...

91. Jacky Hunt-Broersma: The limit does not exist

24 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jacky Hunt-Broersma is an amputee, cancer survivor and Ultrarunner who has been running for the last four years, living in Cary, North Carolina, thoug...

90. Laura Cortez: Grace and Space

21 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation is with Laura Cortez, a dog mom, intersectional environmentalist and runner living in Denver, Colorado. In this episode, we talked a...

89. Allison Cleaver: "Stay patient"

16 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is with Allison Cleaver. Allison is an elite runner and nurse living in Austin, Tx.  In this episode we talked about: -working as a nurs...

88. Heather Caplan: RD Real Talk x FTLR 🎙️

13 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is with Heather Caplan, a mom of two, a dietitian, runner and human who is interested in having good conversations with other humans. In ...

87. Wilfredo Benitez: "Doing my best to help others be their best"

10 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is with Wilfredo Benitez, of Portland, OR. Will is a self described passionate guy trying to do his best at helping others do their best....

86. Alan Scherer: “You are always enough”

07 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is with Alan Scherer. Alan lives with bipolar disorder and is a recovering alcoholic who loves to run.  I met Alan in 2013 with November...

85. Kamilah Journet: Most things worth fighting for are uncomfortable

03 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is with Kamilah Journet. Kamilah is an observer, runner and marketer in the outdoor industry. In this episode we talked about: -diversity...

84. Coree Woltering: Be the Light ☀️🌈

30 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is with Coree Woltering, a professional trail runner who likes to run really far. In this episode, we talked about: -his 1200 mile Ice Ag...

83. Adam Merry: from 13.1 to 50k and beyond! 📈

26 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is with Adam Merry, an elite trail runner from Monterey, California. In this episode, we talked about: -Adam's entry into running which i...

82. Kelsey Bruce: Let's taco bout tacos (and running)

22 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is with Kelsey Bruce, an assistant coach at Dallas Baptist University and elite marathoner. In this episode we talked about: -her first r...

81. Erin Fredrickson: “It’s fun because it’s hard”

18 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is with Erin Fredrickson. Erin’s a DO, MPH, and Raleigh Distance Project alumni (and co-founder), now living in Seattle, WA. In this ep...

80. Ellie Pell: Dedication + Time + Health = Progress

15 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is with Ellie Pell, a runner and cafe manager in Ithaca, NY. This episode was recorded at the end of March 2020. In this episode we talke...

79. Mary Johnson: "You don't have to work out, you choose to"

12 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is with Mary Johnson. Mary is a running coach, business owner, athlete, mom, insane. Her words. In this episode, we talked about: -Runnin...

78. Emma Spencer: Growth through challenges and competition

02 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is with Emma Spencer, a runner and software engineer who lives in Durham, North Carolina. This episode was recorded on May 29th, the four...

77. Rochelle Basil: The silos will be chockablock!

29 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is with Rochelle Basil, a runner, coach and wife living in Boulder, Colorado, though she’s originally from New Zealand! In this episode...

76. Scott Fauble: Remember to have FUN

22 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is with Scott Fauble, a professional runner in Flagstaff Arizona who trains with Hoka One One Northern Arizona Elite.  In this episo...

75. Becki Spellman: "We get to do this"

19 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is with Becki Spellman, an elite runner, mom, wife and coach. In this episode we talked about: -running with gratitude -competing in four...

74. Vanessa Fraser: Trust The Process

15 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is with Vanessa Fraser, a professional runner for Bowerman Track Club in Portland, Oregon. In this episode, we talked about: -trusting th...

73. Hillary Allen: Science, exploring the world and bugs 🐛

08 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is with Hillary Allen, a self described super curious science nerd constantly looking for bugs and asking the question Why? She’s also ...

72. Lindsay Crouse: Running and Writing with Bravery

05 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is with Lindsay Crouse. Lindsay is a senior editor and reporter at the New York Times, and also a marathon runner. In this episode we tal...

71. Rebecca Mehra: Kindness For The Win

01 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is with Rebecca Mehra. Rebecca is a professional track and field athlete on Little Wing Athletics, public policy nerd who works for the m...

70. Latoya Shauntay Snell: Consistently reevaluating Why

28 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is with Latoya Shauntay Snell, a runner, mom, wife, chef, writer and all around athlete living in Brooklyn, New York. In this episode, w...

69. David Roche: YOU ARE SO LOVED

24 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is with David Roche! David's my coach, and the first guest to come on the podcast for a third time! In this episode we talked about: -cur...

68. Kaci Lickteig: Exploring the Unknown

20 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode’s guest is Kaci Lickteig! Kaci is a professional trail runner and physical therapist who lives in Nebraska. In this episode, we talked ...

67. Teal Burrell: From 4:07 to 2:39... and beyond!

17 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is with Teal Burrell, a mom, science writer with a PhD in neuroscience, and marathoner who has gone from 4:07 to 2:39. In this episode, w...

66. Sabrina Little: Exploring the Why... with a PhD Philosopher

14 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is with Sabrina Little! Sabrina is a wife, a soon to be mother, philosopher, and a professional runner. In this episode, we dug into the ...

65. Danielle Snyder: Being Brave is Being Authentic

10 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode's guest is Danielle Snyder.  Danielle is a licensed clinical social worker, wellness coach, running coach, an ultra runner, living i...

64. Ben Bruce: Running with the Bruces

07 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode's guest is Ben Bruce.  Ben is a coach, professional runner, father, husband, and much more. We recorded this episode back in Flagsta...

63. Ladia Albertson-Junkans: Running on Hope

02 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode's guest is Ladia Albertson-Junkans.  Ladia works in health research, and is known for her incredible energy and positivity on the roads ...

62. Nick Klastava: Finding the joy again

30 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode's guest is Nick Klastava! Nick is a dad, husband, coach, and runner who lives in Baltimore, MD. In this episode, we talked about: -runnin...

61. Jacob Puzey: Running, coaching, and home-schooling

27 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week's guest is Jacob Puzey. Jacob is an elite trail and ultra runner who lives in Alberta, Canada.  Jacob is a coach, a dad to six, race di...

60. Aliphine Tuliamuk: Running on Gratitude

24 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week's guest is Aliphine Tuliamuk. Aliphine is a professional runner on HOKA ONE ONE's Northern Arizona Elite, based in Flagstaff, Arizona. In th...

Shalane Flanagan: Run Fast, Eat Slow

20 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week's guest is Shalane Flanagan.  Shalane is an Olympic Medalist and American Record holder, who is now a coach for the Bowerman Track Club in ...

58. Jen A Miller: "Running: A Love Story"

16 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week's episode is with Jen A Miller. Jen is a runner and freelance writer who lives in New Jersey.  Please note: The first few minutes of audio ...

57. Camelia Mayfield: Running Happy on the Roads, Trails and Trials

13 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week's episode is with Camelia Mayfield. Camelia is a trail and ultra runner who lives in Bend, Oregon. In this episode, which we recorded the da...

56. YiOu Wang: From the Trails to the Trials

06 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week's episode is with YiOu Wang. YiOu is a trail and ultra runner who lives and trains in Northern California. In this episode ahead of the Olym...

55. Erin Strout: Writing, Running, and the Olympic Marathon Trials

27 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week's special episode is with Erin Strout! Erin is a writer for Women's Running, and lives in Flagstaff, Arizona. In this episode, we talked abo...

54. Kaitlin Gregg Goodman: Training Joyfully 😊

21 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week's guest is Kaitlin Gregg Goodman. Kaitlin is a professional runner who lives in Providence, RI and trains with the BAA High Performance team...

53. Allie and Michaela Hackett: Twins on the Run

14 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week's podcast is with Allie and Michaela Hackett, a pair of twins living in Boston and running for the Boston Athletic Association. In this epis...

52. Lou Serafini: Helping Others Find Joy In Running

07 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week's episode is with Lou Serafini, an elite runner in Boston. In addition to running at a high level, Lou is the Community Manager at Tracksmit...

51. Julia Hanlon: Running On Om

31 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s episode is with Julia Hanlon. Julia is a runner, yogi, and podcaster herself! In this week’s episode we talked about: -podcasting, and...

50. Amanda Nurse: Amanda Runs Boston (and beyond!)

24 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week's episode is with Amanda Nurse! Amanda is a professional runner who lives in Boston. In this episode, we talked about: -her progression as a...

49. Jesse Thomas: Work, Play, Love... podcast!

17 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week's guest is Jesse Thomas. Jesse is the CEO and co-founder of PickyBars, a professional triathlete, husband, father, and so much more. In this...

48. Dana Giordano: Do Your Job... and Run Ugly.

10 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week's episode is with Dana Giordano.  Dana is a professional runner living in Boston, MA. Dana made the leap into full time/pro running las...

47. Amelia Boone: Training and racing with an ever evolving Why

03 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week's podcast is with Amelia Boone, an attorney and obstacle course racer and ultra runner from the Bay Area. In this episode, we talked about: ...

46. Cody Reed: The Importance of Living YOUR Life

27 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week's guest is Cody Reed. Cody is a trail and ultra runner living in Flagstaff, Arizona. As you'll hear him share right off the bat, he really l...

45. Grayson Murphy: Follow Your Arrow Wherever It Points

20 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s guest is Grayson Murphy. Grayson is a road and trail runner living in Salt Lake City, Utah. In this episode, we talked about: -not label...

44. Patrick Reagan: Running long and feeling strong

13 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s podcast is with Patrick Reagan. Patrick is an ultra runner who lives in Savannah Georgia. We recorded this episode in the days prior to ...

43. Abby Levene: Aligning your Job (and Life) with your Passion

07 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s episode is with Abby Levene. Abby is a trail runner living in Boulder, Colorado. In this episode we talked about: -Abby’s dive into tr...

42. Keely Henninger: Taking Care of Your Body and Loving the Process

29 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s podcast is with Keely Henninger. Keely is a trail runner living in Portland, Oregon who runs for Nike Trail and works as a biomechanics ...

41. ‪Mario Fraioli : The State of Affairs in Running (and where do we go from here?)

22 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s podcast is with Mario Fraioli. Mario is a coach and very solid runner himself, living in Northern California. In this episode, we talked...

40. Kellyn Taylor: Chasing the Olympic Dream

15 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week's episode is with Kellyn Taylor. Kellyn is a mom, wife, and pro runner for Hoka One One Northern Arizona Elite in Flagstaff, Arizona. In thi...

39. Sara Hall: Running Fast and Taking Chances

08 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s episode is with Sara Hall. Sara is a professional runner living in Flagstaff, AZ. In this episode we talked about: -her racing this seas...

38. A Grand Canyon Wrap-Up with David Roche 🏜

31 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I sat down with my coach David Roche to discuss the Grand Canyon adventure. In this episode we talked about: -Training and setting big scary goals -Pr...

37. Lindsay Flanagan: from Chicago to Boulder, and beyond!

18 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s guest is Lindsay Flanagan. Lindsay is a pro runner living and training in Boulder, CO. In this episode, we talked about: -pancakes -the ...

36. Amanda Basham: from marathons to mountains

11 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week's guest is Amanda Basham. Amanda is a trail and ultra runner (and coach!), living in Boulder, CO. In this episode, we talked about: -living ...

35. Noah Droddy: A [Really Fast] Blue-Collar Runner 👔

04 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Noah is a professional runner living in Boulder, Colorado, currently training for the Chicago Marathon this fall. In this episode we talked about: -No...

34. Kara Goucher: An Olympian Tackling New Adventures

27 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week's guest is Kara Goucher. Kara is an Olympian, a mom, wife, and fighter for clean sport. She’s also a new trail runner! In this episode, we...

33. Reed Fischer: Tinman Elite and Marvel Comics

13 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week's guest is Reed Fischer. Reed runs for Tinman Elite in Boulder, CO. In this episode, we talked about: -how Tinman got started -how they appr...

32. Hayden Hawks: Running on Faith

06 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week's episode is with Hayden Hawks.  Hayden is a professional trail runner, husband, father, and coach.  In this episode, we talked ab...

31. Brad Lindeberg: Running on Dad Jokes

30 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week's guest is Brad Lindeberg, or as I like to call him, Dad Joke Brad. Brad is a hard working amateur runner, and in this episode we talked abo...

30. Shalaya Kipp: Running on Science 🤓

23 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week's episode is with Shalaya Kipp. Shalaya is a runner, scientist, PhD student, and Olympian. In this week's episode, we went deep down the run...

29. Reid Buchanan: sharing the road towards excellence

16 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week's episode is with pro runner Reid Buchanan. Reid runs for On, and lives in Mammoth Lakes, California. He's one of my favorite athletes to fo...

28. Dorothy Beal: Marathons and Mileposts

09 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week's episode is with Dorothy Beal, founder of @mileposts and #irunthisbody. In this episode, we talked about: -listening to your body... and wh...