For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running

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 this episode we talked about: -getting into distance running -2020 and 2021 goals in running -the anti...

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. Will works with some of the top trail and ultra athletes in the country. In this episode, we talked a...

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 Project Boston in the early days, and I’ve always been inspired by his passion for the community and ge...

This episode is with Kamilah Journet. Kamilah is an observer, runner and marketer in the outdoor industry. In this episode we talked about: -diversity in the running world -setting boundaries with WFH life -Black Lives Matter and learning about Kamilah...

This episode is with Coree Woltering, a professional trail runner who likes to run really far. In this episode, we talked about: -his 1200 mile Ice Age Trail FKT -starting the FKT right around the time of the George Floyd protests -deciding to continue...

This episode is with Adam Merry, an elite trail runner from Monterey, California. In this episode, we talked about: -Adam's entry into running which included his first half marathon and first 50k in rapid succession -getting further into trail running ...

This episode is with Kelsey Bruce, an assistant coach at Dallas Baptist University and elite marathoner. In this episode we talked about: -her first run, a mile down the road as a three year old -Let’s Run opportunity at the CC World Champs -run coachi...

This episode is with Erin Fredrickson. Erin’s a DO, MPH, and Raleigh Distance Project alumni (and co-founder), now living in Seattle, WA. In this episode, we talked about: -identity as a runner and more -getting into healthcare in the time of coronavir...

This episode is with Ellie Pell, a runner and cafe manager in Ithaca, NY. This episode was recorded at the end of March 2020. In this episode we talked about: -a balanced approach to training leading to progress -having fun in training -qualifying for ...

This episode is with Mary Johnson. Mary is a running coach, business owner, athlete, mom, insane. Her words. In this episode, we talked about: -Running for the joy of it -Lift Run Perform -a breaking three project with athletes she coached -big scary g...

This episode is with Emma Spencer, a runner and software engineer who lives in Durham, North Carolina. This episode was recorded on May 29th, the fourth day of protesting in Minneapolis after George Floyd’s violent murder. Normally “just” a running pod...

This episode is with Rochelle Basil, a runner, coach and wife living in Boulder, Colorado, though she’s originally from New Zealand! In this episode we talked about: -pivots in life -starting running again after a post collegiate break -goal of breakin...

This episode is with Scott Fauble, a professional runner in Flagstaff Arizona who trains with Hoka One One Northern Arizona Elite. In this episode, we talked about: -how he and the team is handling training in 2020 -virtual racing/time trialing -a sens...

This episode is with Becki Spellman, an elite runner, mom, wife and coach. In this episode we talked about: -running with gratitude -competing in four Olympic Marathon Trials -what Atlanta 2020 was like -resiliency over the years -experiences learned a...

This episode is with Vanessa Fraser, a professional runner for Bowerman Track Club in Portland, Oregon. In this episode, we talked about: -trusting the process -training with Shalane and the Bowerman Track Club -breaking 15 minutes n the 5k -achieving ...

This episode is with Hillary Allen, a self described super curious science nerd constantly looking for bugs and asking the question Why? She’s also a professional trail and ultra runner for The North Face, a coach and podcaster herself. In this episode...

This episode is with Lindsay Crouse. Lindsay is a senior editor and reporter at the New York Times, and also a marathon runner. In this episode we talked about: -some of the big stories she’s shared over the years -Alysia Montaño and Allyson Felix’s st...

This episode is with Rebecca Mehra. Rebecca is a professional track and field athlete on Little Wing Athletics, public policy nerd who works for the mayor of Bend, Oregon. In this episode we talked about: -women supporting women -being supported by Ois...

This episode is with Latoya Shauntay Snell, a runner, mom, wife, chef, writer and all around athlete living in Brooklyn, New York. In this episode, we talked about: -consistency vs being motivated -re-evaluating failure as a way to be successful -going...

This episode is with David Roche! David's my coach, and the first guest to come on the podcast for a third time! In this episode we talked about: -current state of affairs, mentally and globally -my injury recovery -his approach to coaching at this tim...

This episode’s guest is Kaci Lickteig! Kaci is a professional trail runner and physical therapist who lives in Nebraska. In this episode, we talked about: -Evolution of distance running -Her love of the community -Finding out what she’s made of in ultr...

This episode is with Teal Burrell, a mom, science writer with a PhD in neuroscience, and marathoner who has gone from 4:07 to 2:39. In this episode, we talked about: -big scary goals -hitting goals, and then dreaming bigger -the process of getting bett...

This episode is with Sabrina Little! Sabrina is a wife, a soon to be mother, philosopher, and a professional runner. In this episode, we dug into the exploration of Why. Not just Sabrina’s Why, but the process in general. We also talked about: -doing t...

This episode's guest is Danielle Snyder. Danielle is a licensed clinical social worker, wellness coach, running coach, an ultra runner, living in Portland, Oregon. In this episode, we talked about: -how Danielle knew (or didn't know!) she wanted to go ...

This episode's guest is Ben Bruce. Ben is a coach, professional runner, father, husband, and much more. We recorded this episode back in Flagstaff in October, so it's free of any coronavirus talk! In this episode, we did talk about: -balance -HOKA NAZ ...