For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running

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 running, as well as the economics and business side of the sport. In this episode of the podcast we t...

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, and is passionate about longevity and injury rehabilitation through sports, nutrition, and all other ...

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+ years committed to mastering his mind and body through running. In this episode we talk about: -disappoin...

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, YouTuber, race announcer, running coach and marathoner. In this episode we talk about: -the power of com...

Katherine is a Canadian trail runner living in Maui, Hawaii. She is a lifelong endurance athlete and former sports massage therapist passionate about tuning into the human body. In this episode we talk about: -trail running in Hawaii: different climate...

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 trail running. In this episode we talk about: -shorter distance trail races being cool too! -respecting th...

Corey is a full time businessman heavily involved in the world of fitness. He identifies as a hybrid athlete, balancing strength training and running. In this episode we talk about: -balancing passions and being a hybrid athlete -the overlap between en...

This is a replay of a Singletrack Podcast episode released September 19, 2022, where I was interviewed. Singletrack is the podcast covering the professional trail and ultrarunning scene, hosted by Finn Melanson. In this episode of the podcast we talk a...

Keely is a professional trail runner living in Portland, Oregon. She is also a scientist interested in female athletes, fueling, body image and energy availability, with the hopes of becoming a physician one day. In this episode we talk about: -going a...

Canyon is the youngest of 4, who grew up loving the outdoors and running cross country. He has become passionate about environmental politics and climate advocacy. In this episode we talk about: -taking action against climate change -the intersection b...

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 passionate about helping people and shaking up the healthcare model. In this episode we talk about: -startin...

Colleen is a solar advocate and outdoor wanderer. In this episode we talk about: -getting into hiking 14ers -goal setting and personal growth -exposure therapy for hard things -being fully present with yourself and nature -understanding solar power Fol...

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 talk about: -staying grounded in the process even after achieving big goals, like winning the Ironman W...

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 running joyful -back to basics: food, footwear, and form -chasing mastery not competition -falling in lov...

This special interview with Brad Stulberg celebrates 1 million downloads of For The Long Run. Thank you to you, the listeners, for making this milestone possible. Brad is an author interested in the evidence based principles of sustainable excellence, ...

Phil is a retired pro cyclist, podcast and YouTube sensation, and cookie monster! In this episode we talk about: -persevering as a pro cyclist -“retiring” from elite sports -the ins and outs of sponsorships and brand partnerships -the reality of profes...

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 talk about: -Alison’s new book: “Running While Black” -creating diversity and belonging in the running commu...

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 running as a positive outlet for ADHD -constantly chasing new goals -the journey to 100 FKTs -being a tide th...

Camille is an ultra running extraordinaire who has been running for 27 years! In this episode we talk about: -road, track and trail ultramarathons -exploring all different distances, terrains, race events and adventures -following your passions -excell...

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 conversation about how my competitive nature has evolved, how I learned to let go of traditional goals, how I ...

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 episode we talk about: -running since elementary school -recently discovering a talent for trail runni...

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, passionate about community. In this episode we talk about: -founding a group relay from LA to Boston -h...

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: -childhood sporting memories and dreams -falling in love with waterpolo and playing at the elite level -nu...

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 -New York City running communities -getting into ultra running -challenging yourself to inspire others ...

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, Oiselle and Altra sponsored athlete still super passionate about running beyond her elite career. In this...