For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running

This episode is with Carolina Rubio-MacWright: mom and ultrarunner who recently completed the 2024 Western States 100 miler. She describes herself as a dreamer who is happier in the woods and passionate about building a better world than we have now. C...

This episode is with Molly Hurford, an extremely multifaceted human. Molly is a long-time sports journalist, author, the co-founder of the Consummate Athlete podcast with her husband, and most recently started her own publishing company “Strong Girl Pu...

This episode is with runner and entrepreneur Albie Masland. Albie is a husband, father and friend, a builder, dreamer, doer, entrepreneur and endurance athlete. A former college lacrosse player, Albie found distance running as an outlet for disappointm...

This episode is with Dr. Grant Lipman, founder of GOES Health, a wilderness medicine resource designed to democratize outdoor health through an app. Dr. Lipman is fascinated by how humans adapt and perform in extreme environments, including athletes at...

This episode is with sports fanatic and entrepreneur Jamie Mittelman. Jamie describes herself as a 36-year old from Boston who grew up obsessed with sports and decided to make a career out of it. She is a lifelong athlete who played soccer in college, ...

This episode is with Olympian and professional marathon runner Rory Linkletter. He is a father of two, avid sports fan, passionate runner, and a Christian. Rory is currently training for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, where he will represent Team Can...

This episode is with head of product at PUMA running Todd Falker. Todd describes himself as somebody who loves his family, and through overcoming his own challenges, is driven to make the most out of each day and help others do the same. Hailing from M...

This episode is with comedian and running public figure Laura Green. Laura describes herself as an idiot stumped on how to answer the first question: “Who is Laura Green”! Laura is someone who is trying to enjoy life the best way she can figure out. Cu...

This episode was recorded live at Fleet Feet in Boulder after the 2024 BolderBoulder 10km. Enjoy this Fleet Feet Recovery Panel with Dana Eshelman, Emma Stevenson, and Jason Fitzgerald, moderated by Jon Levitt, all about recovery from training, strengt...

This episode is with Sally McRae, otherwise known as the Yellow Runner. Sally is very busy! She is a mom of two, wife to Eddie McRae, business owner, friend to many, and host of the popular Choose Strong podcast. Sally is also a professional ultrarunne...

In this bonus episode, Jon speaks to a bunch of high profile and everyday athletes, as well as the wider community at the 2023 Western States Endurance Run (WSER). Everyone shares about what Western States mean to them. Interviewees include: Sally McRa...

This episode is with Chris Myers all about his upcoming 100 mile debut at the Western States Endurance Run (WSER). More than an ultrarunner, Chris works as an artist by day, and is another new Boulder resident! Chris also describes himself as “just a l...

This bonus episode with Dr. David Martin is all about running in the heat and how to effectively cool yourself. Dr. David Martin is the chief scientist and director of performance at a startup called Apeiron Life. Dr. Martin formerly worked as a high p...

This episode is with James Nance. James is a runner, cyclist, partner, violinist, and data scientist by day, who sees himself as your everyday athlete in the running space. Through his own experiences with underfueling and disordered eating, James hope...

This episode is with Boulderthon founder and race director Phil Dumontet. Phil describes himself as a constant builder: a builder of fitness, businesses, and family. He is a husband and father of two, as well as a 17-time marathoner with a 2:42 PR, ext...

This episode is with Erica Sara. Erica is a jewelry designer, mom, runner, and human being just trying to make it in this insane world while staying somewhat sane! Erica is also a proud Jew who refuses to be silenced by antisemitism and acts of Jewish ...

Jess is a lot of different things. Formerly known as Jess Tonn, Jess is now married, a new aunt, and calls Phoenix, AZ, home. She has been running long distances her whole life, and recently found a lot of success and confidence as a marathoner. Jess w...

This episode of For The Long Run is with Charlie Lawrence. Charlie is a professional marathon and ultramarathon runner living life in Boulder, CO. He also holds the 50-mile World Record! After running for the Hansons-Brooks Distance Project in Michigan...

This episode of For The Long Run was recorded live at the 2024 Boston Marathon in conjunction with PUMA. The panel includes Olympians Bill Rodgers, Molly Seidel, Dakotah Lindwurm, and is hosted by Jon Levitt. The conversation is inspired by PUMA’s “see...

This episode of For The Long Run is with Corrine Malcolm. Corrine is a lot of things, but predominantly a runner who loves really good crusty bread with a lot of butter! She is a dog lover, wife, professional trail runner, coach, podcaster, editor-in-c...

Ezra describes himself as a nice Jewish boy from New York. He’s been running for four and a half years, completing half and full marathons, and especially loves the social side of the sport. Ezra is the founder of Nice Jewish Runners: a social run club...

Dr. Megan Roche is back on the podcast by popular demand, to talk about all things running, coaching, science, and why a waffle cone is the secret to getting out of the pain cave! Megan is so many things, including one of the best athletes in the world...

This episode is with Bermuda-based ultra runner and coach Sara Hole. Despite being a newer runner, Sara recently finished her first ultra marathon, calling herself a “shot shooter” and crediting her coach Megan Roche and Team SWAP. While running is a r...

This special bonus episode was recorded live in Boston ahead of the 2023 marathon. Jon interviews a diverse range of recreational runners curious about their running dreams and goals for this year’s Boston Marathon and beyond. From finish lines to favo...

Meb comes from humble beginnings in Eritrea, where he was born in the middle of a war. His dad’s remarkable escape eventually brought Meb to the US where he learned English alongside how to run. Meb went on to represent Team USA in 4 Olympic Games, win...