For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running

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 soccer background -being what she would consider a newer runner -earning an OTQ in her second marathon -her ...

Matt Bach is a triathlete, husband, dad and Director of Endurance Athletics for UCAN. In this episode, we talked about: -his pro triathlon journey -working on Wall Street while racing triathlon -working at UCAN -making your life an experiment -burnout ...

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 sports med physician -how it overlaps -OTQ dreaming -her interest in women’s health -our run with Allie Ki...

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 episode we talked about: -“squeezing the juice out of life” -running REALLY long and why she does it -how...

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 talked about: -“Success isn’t finite” -the team model in running -Team Boss -what running means to her ...

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 about: -her first run -her use of social media -what she’s proud of -balance -growth as a professional at...

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 about suicide. We also talked about: -having heart surgery in 2018 -borderline personality disorder a...

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 pleasure to watch her grow over that time. In this episode, we talked about: -why she started running -being fr...

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 signed with HOKA ONE ONE, of which he is the coach for. In this episode, we talked about: -why Ben thinks...

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 this episode we talked about: -coffee, as she’s a formally trained barista -her entry into running -the ...

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 the cross country team to try and make the basketball team -running in college and the team aspect th...

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 episode we talked about: -being a parent in the time of COVID -traveling -living in Utah -going from being a t...

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 -what keeps her going -the Colorado Trail adventure -how and when she decided to seek medical assistance -...

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 feel his arms and legs, now he's a Tinman running 7:30 pace on his easy days. Went on a 140 mile bike rid...

Lindsay Webster is a professional obstacle course racer living in Quebec, Canada. In this episode, we talked about: -van life -being a pro athlete couple -motivation -getting into running -balance -training in 2020 -mental training -physical training f...

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 Western States to the finish line -the energy at Western States and her love for the trail community -her...

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 episode, we talked about: -major life changes in the last couple of years -moving to Colorado during a ...

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 around a table eating tacos. In this episode, we talked about: -podcasting and lessons learned -what i...

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 this episode we discussed: -making his life all about community -switching careers to follow his passi...

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 return to the podcast -why he’s the most referenced man on FTLR -running in 2020 and not being motivated to d...

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: -being a Paralympian and losing his eyesight at a young age -how he’s handling 2020 and the uncertain...

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 -her upcoming memoir and what will be in it -writing poetry -her social media presence -role models -ho...

Jacky Hunt-Broersma is an amputee, cancer survivor and Ultrarunner who has been running for the last four years, living in Cary, North Carolina, though she’s originally from South Africa. In this conversation we talked about: -trail running as an amput...

This conversation is with Laura Cortez, a dog mom, intersectional environmentalist and runner living in Denver, Colorado. In this episode, we talked about: -Progression to running (and winning!) 50k’s -Her take on and appreciation for rest days -Her st...

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 and beginning right before the pandemic -why she got into nursing -processing her day with respect to ...