For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running

134. Amy Puzey: Race Directing and Small Business Owning in 2021

11 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Amy Puzey is a mother, a wife, a runner, a holistic nutritionist, race director, business owner and more. In this episode, we talked about: -getting s...

134. Amy Puzey: Race Directing and Small Business Owning in 2021

11 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Amy Puzey is a mother, a wife, a runner, a holistic nutritionist, race director, business owner and more. In this episode, we talked about: -getting s...

133. Martin Hehir: "You just need to stubbornly persevere"

05 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Martin Hehir is a professional runner, a dad and husband, medical student and much more. In this episode, we talked about: -his first run -getting mo...

133. Martin Hehir: "You just need to stubbornly persevere"

05 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Martin Hehir is a professional runner, a dad and husband, medical student and much more. In this episode, we talked about: -his first run -getting mor...

132. Kaitlyn Morgan Yonke: "I get to be here; I get to challenge myself"

01 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kaitlyn Morgan Yonke is an adventurer and a believer that anything is possible.  In this episode, we talked about: -getting into running -runnin...

132. Kaitlyn Morgan Yonke: "I get to be here; I get to challenge myself"

01 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kaitlyn Morgan Yonke is an adventurer and a believer that anything is possible. In this episode, we talked about: -getting into running -running longe...

131. Adalgisa (Lisa) Rivera: Community as a Purpose

29 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Adalgisa (Lisa) Rivera is an afro-latina, born in Harlem, a runner, a community activist, social worker, veteran and mentor.  In this episode, we...

131. Adalgisa (Lisa) Rivera: Community as a Purpose

29 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Adalgisa (Lisa) Rivera is an afro-latina, born in Harlem, a runner, a community activist, social worker, veteran and mentor. In this episode, we talke...

130. Sarah Bowen Shea: Another Mother Runner

25 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah Bowen Shea is a mom of three teens in Portland, Oregon, the cofounder of Another Mother Runner which is a largely online community for women run...

130. Sarah Bowen Shea: Another Mother Runner

25 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah Bowen Shea is a mom of three teens in Portland, Oregon, the cofounder of Another Mother Runner which is a largely online community for women run...

129. Ruby Wyles: "I'm not doing great; injured athletes never are"

22 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ruby Wyles is a collegiate runner who is self admittedly “gritty, stubborn and has good intentions.” She’s one of the biggest supporters of the ...

129. Ruby Wyles: "I'm not doing great; injured athletes never are"

22 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ruby Wyles is a collegiate runner who is self admittedly “gritty, stubborn and has good intentions.” She’s one of the biggest supporters of the ...

128. Ryan Cormier: "100 miles is like a puzzle and I love puzzles."

18 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan Cormier is a south Louisiana boy living in Baltimore, Maryland. He was a baseball/basketball player who didn’t run until he took up cross count...

128. Ryan Cormier: "100 miles is like a puzzle and I love puzzles."

18 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan Cormier is a south Louisiana boy living in Baltimore, Maryland. He was a baseball/basketball player who didn’t run until he took up cross count...

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...

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...

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 journe...

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...

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...

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 -growth ...

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. ...

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!...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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: -...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 this...

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 ...

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 t...

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 ...

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 a...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 th...

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...

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: -joining...

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 ...

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 episod...

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...

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 Why -wha...

💯. 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...

💯. 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...

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 athlete cou...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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:...

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 -...

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...

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...

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...

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 nurse ...

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 ...

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....

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...

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 P...

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...

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...