Jonathan Levitt

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running

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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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Author

Jonathan Levitt

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Sports

Podcast website

www.forthelong.run

Latest episode

Oct 9, 2026

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Episodes

Molly Seidel: It's Going To Be Worth It 03.09.2021

Molly is more than @bygolly.molly on Instagram. She is a runner, nerd, and beer-drinking friend who loves what she does. In this episode we talked about: the unimaginable hard work required to become an Olympic bronze Medallist the highest of highs and...

176. Rachel Schneider: Stillness and Gratitude 27.08.2021

Rachel is human lucky enough to live in Flagstaff, Arizona. She is a professional athlete, lover of running, Olympian, Georgetown Alum, SuperCoffee investor, and cheerleader of so many. In this episode we talked about: -listening to your heart -having ...

175. Mirna Valerio: Doing All Things 20.08.2021

Mirna Valerio is a mom, all-round outdoor enthusiast, teacher, diversity practitioner, author, and trained opera singer living in Vermont. You may recognize her social media handle The Mirnavator. In this episode we talked about: -Mirna’s introduction ...

174. Nick Bare: Go One More 13.08.2021

Nick Bare is a husband, a veteran of the US military, CEO and founder of a sports nutrition company called Bare Performance Nutrition. He loves building a team working towards a goal. In this episode we talked about: -Nick’s first few runs -getting int...

173. Lisa Becharas: Trusting Where You're At In Your Journey 06.08.2021

Lisa Becharas is a watermelon lover who likes to go to bed before 9pm, and is a pro triathlete living in Boulder, Colorado. In this episode we talked about: -watermelon -labels and buckets -growth and progress -getting into triathlon -getting her butt ...

172. Stephanie Garcia: Grateful and Curious 30.07.2021

Stephanie Garcia is “just a make it happen kind of girl.” She grew up in Virginia and was a walk on in the steeplechase. She’s been sponsored by New Balance for a decade, and just made the transition from track to trails and OCR. In this episode we tal...

171. Maddie Alm: Not Being Afraid To Fail 23.07.2021

Maddie Alm is a runner and a dietitian, from Boulder, Colorado. In this episode we talked about: -her start as a runner -not running again for a while -imposter syndrome -training with Team Boss -the culture of food/fun with Team Boss -how to get start...

170. Tori Gerlach: Progress, Not Perfection 16.07.2021

Tori Gerlach is a runner, a dog mom, and a new resident of the Boulder area. In this episode, we talked about: -getting into running -going faster -missing 2019 from a training perspective -how she approached 2020 -progress not perfection -mental healt...

169. Megan Roche: Infectious Positivity 09.07.2021

Megan Roche is an adventurer, a wife, dog mom, a runner and coach, and science nerd. In this episode we talked about: -Megan’s start as a runner -how she found the trails -process vs outcome -balance -identity and not putting yourself into a specific b...

168. Kevin Rutherford: Creating a Thriving Culture 02.07.2021

Kevin Rutherford is in one word, teammate. He’s a teammate in life, as a husband, son, brother, and teammate at work as well, as the CEO of Nuun Hydration. In this episode, we talked about: -creating a thriving culture -servant leadership -his athletic...

167. Jake Tuber: The power of a team 18.06.2021

Jake Tuber is a dad and husband, injured runner, and a guy that likes being around other people. He’s a Boston Celtics fan, despite never living in Boston, and creator of the Endeavorun Retreat. He also is an industrial organizational psychologist and ...

166. Shelby Johnson: Exploring the Why ahead of her first 100 11.06.2021

Shelby Johnson is a mom of three, an army wife, physician assistant, runner, lover of mountains, and Colorado native. In this episode, we talked about: -exploring the Why, and how to do so -her start as a runner -balancing it all -going up in distance ...

165. Tianna Bartoletta: Radical Resiliency 04.06.2021

Tianna Bartoletta is a human first, writer second, and a “pretty decent athlete.” She’s training to make her third Olympic team, and is also a practicing yoga and meditation instructor. In this episode we talked about: -her current training goals -how ...

164. Caity Ashley: Taking a break and listening to your body 28.05.2021

Caity Ashley is a second year master’s student studying public health, and a person who loves to have a lot of fun, and loves connecting with people. She also runs at the elite level with the Raleigh Distance Project. In this episode we talked about: -...

163. Bryan Kent: Wildly obsessed with the human condition 21.05.2021

Bryan Kent is a chiropractor in Boston, a new biz owner, a dog dad, wildly obsessed with the human body and human condition and how that overlaps with every person he meets. In this episode, we talked about: -podcasting in person again! -the running co...

162. Kevin Moran: The pursuit of better 14.05.2021

Kevin Moran is a son, brother, husband, and someone that is on the pursuit for better. He is a co-founder at beam too! In this episode, we talked about: -his educational background at Boston College -getting drafted and playing professional baseball fo...

161. Nikki Long: The only way is through 07.05.2021

Nikki Long is a girl with a dog and a truck and a passion for finding meaning and adventure in the world. She also runs competitively with the Raleigh Distance Project in North Carolina. In this episode we talked about: -her journey as a runner through...

160. Patrick Lemieux: The business side of sport 26.04.2021

Patrick Lemieux is Gwen's husband or Stanley's dad, as he describes it. He's also a sports agent focused mostly on cyclists, and a high level cyclist himself. In this episode, we talked about: -his entry into agent/representation life -sponsorship in t...

159. Stephanie Howe: Don't forget to look at the sunrise 23.04.2021

Stephanie Howe is a trail and mountain runner for The North Face, with a PhD in Nutrition and Exercise science, and a very cute and happy four month old baby boy. In this episode, we talked about: -her return to the pod! -the changes in her life since ...

158. Yuri Hauswald: For The Long [Ride] 20.04.2021

Yuri Hauswald is the elite athlete manager at GU Energy Labs, a husband, writer at Peloton Magazine, pro gravel racer, and ifit trainer. In this episode, we talked about: -getting into riding -his background in education and transition to the endurance...

157. Sasha Wolff: Still I Run 17.04.2021

Sasha Wolff is a wife and mother of two (soon to be three), a runner, mental health advocate, and communications specialist for a furniture company. In this episode, we talked about: -her first mile -the intersection of running and mental health -why s...

156. Erin Bailey: Building Community 14.04.2021

Erin Bailey is a marketer for beam, a runner, fitness enthusiast and coach, a writer writing her first book, and a cat mom! In this episode we talked about: -Erin’s start in fitness -working at beam/the startup world -evolving from a coach to an athlet...

155. Shawanna White: Keep It Positive 10.04.2021

Shawanna White is a positive person, a runner, PE teacher, and a caring person. In this episode, we talked about: -getting started as a runner -big crazy dreams -why she’s inspired by kids -what success means to her -what it’s like to be the 6th fastes...

154. Ali Feller: Ali on the Long Run 06.04.2021

Ali Feller is the host of the Ali on the Run Show, a freelance writer and editor, a mom, wife, and someone who is really just excited about life. In this episode, we talked about: -Ali’s first few runs to the dog park and back -why she kept running -th...

153. Joe Holder: Fall In Love With Your Idiosyncrasies 02.04.2021

Joe Holder is the founder of The Ocho System, a Nike Master Trainer, run coach, consultant and writer, out here trying to use his skill set to apply it to as many places as possible. In this episode we talked about: -getting into health and fitness -us...

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