For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running

Jonathan Levitt

Episodes 433
Avg. Duration 52m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.7 (433)
Since Feb 2019
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Exploring the why behind what keeps runners running long, strong, and motivated. Running is a sport that has the power to unite us all and we are here to share conversations about how running has shaped the lives of people within our community, as well as how running has created community in itself. From pro runners and Olympians to ultramarathoners running their first big race to business owners who use running to improve their entrepreneurial journey, we believe in creating community and expanding the running world for all. Hosted by running enthusiast, Jonathan Levitt.

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Mark Dowdle on Backyard Ultras, Keeping Promises to Yourself, and What Hour 60 Reveals

Jun 05, 2026 49m Transcript

Mark Dowdle is a backyard ultra competitor who found running after college football and lacrosse, not because he loved the sport, but because he needed somewhere to put everything he was carrying.…

Maria Chevalier on 48 Marathon States, Running Double Boston, and Doing Hard Things Anyway

May 29, 2026 1h 4m Transcript

Maria Chevalier has run a marathon in 48 states, finished the Boston Marathon 17 times, and a few weeks ago ran it twice in the same day, starting at 3 a.m. in reverse from Boston to Hopkinton,…

Dan Green Has Run 250 Miles. He Still Just Calls Himself a Guy Who Loves Running.

May 22, 2026 43m Transcript

Dan Green is a trail athlete for Salomon who grew up running in West Virginia, spent years working at a running shop, and recently finished Cocodona 250 — a race he'd wanted to do for years before…

Dr. Teddy Bross on Future of Athlete Healthcare, Running, and Recovery

May 15, 2026 1h 55m Transcript

Dr. Teddy Bross is a practicing family medicine physician at Highpoint Direct Care where he focuses on the treatment of athletes and active adults in Colorado and select surrounding states. He is an…

Building a Life Around the Process and Choosing Hard Things with Joe Corcione

May 08, 2026 47m Transcript

Joe Corcione is an ultrarunner, coach, and host of the Everyday Ultra Podcast, where he helps runners of all levels improve not just physically, but mentally. His path into the sport didn’t follow a…

What Happens When You Choose the Hard Thing with Brendan Morgan

May 01, 2026 46m Transcript

Brendan Morgan is an ultrarunner who found running in 2023 by doing something most people avoid. He started because he hated it. Since then, he’s gone all in. From completing a 4x4x48 just months…

The Truth About Fueling for Runners with Stevie Lyn Smith

Apr 24, 2026 1h 8m Transcript

Stevie Lyn Smith is a registered dietitian, board certified in sports nutrition, endurance athlete, and one of the most trusted voices when it comes to practical, realistic fueling advice for…

The Long Game: From the 2012 Olympics to LA 2028 While Working Full-Time with Ruben Sança

Apr 17, 2026 1h 4m Transcript

From immigrating to the U.S. at 12 years old to representing Cape Verde at the Olympics, Ruben Sança’s story is one of consistency, patience, and staying in it long after most people step away. …

Outrun the Darkness: Running, Recovery, and Doing Something Bigger Than Yourself with John Shep

Apr 10, 2026 58m Transcript

From hitting rock bottom to building a life of recovery through running: Meet John Shep. John is a Canadian ultrarunner, teacher, and host of the Athletics Ontario Running Podcast. He’s also the…

Getting Sponsored While Pregnant: What’s Changing in Pro Running with Grayson Murphy

Apr 03, 2026 44m Transcript

From questioning what’s considered “normal” in professional sport to speaking up about what actually needs to change: Meet Grayson Murphy, a professional runner bringing clarity to conversations…

Run Your First 200 Mile Race: Tips for Consistency, Accountability, and Running Toward What Scares You

Mar 27, 2026 49m

From a finance pro who decided to chase what scared him, to a trail runner who's pushed the boundaries to 200 miles: Meet Dom Bubri, who discovered that the most extraordinary transformations happen…

How to Stop Evening Food Binges and Choose the Right Supplements to Improve Your Running

Mar 20, 2026 54m Transcript

Nutrition expert Alex Larson reveals how one simple timing shift in daily eating can dramatically transform sleep quality, recovery, and performance for endurance athletes — but most runners are…

The 90% Rule for Sustainable Running Success: Use this Performance Formula

Mar 13, 2026 1h 7m

The formula for elite running performance lies in the consistent application of stress and recovery - repeatable things that you can sustain over time. Cliff Pittman serves as the Coaching…

Hayden Hawks’ Guide to Mental Toughness and Peak Performance in the Mountains

Mar 06, 2026 56m Transcript

When pro ultrarunner Hayden Hawks faces challenging conditions on the trails, he doesn't just endure them—he transforms them into opportunities for growth, proving that sometimes the hardest moments…

Pam Reed's Secrets to Conquering 100+ Ultra Marathons in Extreme Conditions

Feb 27, 2026 50m Transcript

Legendary ultra-marathoner Pam Reed has a simple solution for people who feel tired: stop sitting and start moving. Pam Reed is an accomplished ultra-runner who has been competing since 1992. She…

Rachel Entrekin on Grit and Breaking the 200-Mile Barrier

Feb 20, 2026 1h 4m Transcript

After transitioning from oncology physical therapy to full-time running, Rachel Entrekin discovered her true calling was not in conquering traditional hundred-mile races, but in pushing the…

Shea Aquilano's Journey from Imposter Syndrome to Nike Athlete

Feb 13, 2026 41m Transcript

There's a common misconception in ultra running that it's all about toughness, but Shea Aquilano believes gentleness is more important. Shea currently resides in Boulder, CO and focuses on…

How Running Saved a Veteran’s Life: Finding Purpose in Ultras

Feb 06, 2026 49m Transcript

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Ultra Running Success Over Age 40: Lauren Puretz’s High-Achieving Approach

Jan 30, 2026 56m Transcript

From residency training to ultramarathons - discover how Dr. Lauren Puretz balances life as a gynecologic surgeon with competing at the highest levels of trail running, including her breakthrough…

Erin Ton is on a Quest for Mountain Speed Records

Jan 23, 2026 52m Transcript

At 20,000 feet, running feels like moving through molasses… but Erin Ton has found that climbing Colorado's highest peaks in stilettos actually makes her a more thoughtful athlete. Erin was born…

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