For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running

This special episode is a coaching conversation between Jon and TJ David, elite trail runner and coach with Microcosm Coaching, a sponsor of the podcast. Jon and TJ unpack Jon’s recent breakthrough ultra race, highlighting the strategies which set Jon ...

This episode is with ultrarunner and host of the popular Everyday Ultra podcast, Joe Corcione. Deeply passionate about finding fulfillment, Joe uses his actions and words to show people that no matter who they are today, they can become whoever they wa...

Bailey describes herself as a dedicated friend and dog mom, runner and science nerd. Born into a running family, the sport is in Bailey’s DNA, and today she competes as a professional trail runner for Nike. Bailey opens up about struggles with an eatin...

Jessica is a Registered Dietitian working with a variety of different sports, athletes, and elite teams performing at the highest level. Her passion for nutrition and performance came out of her personal struggles with food and body image. Jessica’s pr...

This episode of For The Long Run is with Elliott Beach. Husband, dog dad, and avid middle-to-back of the pack hobby jogger, Elliot’s transformation from pandemic-onset runner to ultramarathoner is both remarkable and relatable. Motivated by gratitude, ...

Two of the busiest and most multifaceted human beings, Tina Muir and Zoë Rom, recently published a book they wrote together: “Becoming a Sustainable Runner: A Guide to Running for Life, Community, and Planet”. Tina, founder and CEO of Running for Real,...

Olympian and professional runner, award-winning writer and filmmaker, Alexi Pappas is not afraid to take on new challenges and test her limits. In this episode of the For The Long Run Podcast, Alexi recaps her experience completing the historic Leadvil...

This episode of the For The Long Run Podcast is Kevin Cekanor, a 4 ft 5 photographer and avid runner. Born with achondroplasia dwarfism, he has defied limitations and turned adversity into a powerful force for transformation. Kevin shares his remarkabl...

This episode of the For The Long Run Podcast is with professional ultrarunner and full-time employee at Oura Ring, Don Reichelt. Passionate about being outside and connecting with people, Don uses running as the vehicle for connection and storytelling....

This episode of the For The Long Run Podcast was recorded 1 week ahead of 2023 Western States Endurance Run with ultrarunner and Western States debutant, David Lam. More than a runner, David, fondly referred to as the “Mayor of San Francisco”, is heavi...

Two-time Leadville 100 champion, Adrian MacDonald, describes himself as a lifelong runner. He is on a mission to help share his love of running with others and create more lifelong athletes by coaching high schoolers and serving on the board of the For...

Former NCAA Division I runner and current mastermind behind The Personalized Running Doc, Lauren describes herself as very passionate, driven, resilient, and loyal. Having logged thousands of miles, from high school and college track and cross country,...

Steve Mura is a father of two, husband, amateur runner and coach with New York Road Runners. Recently, Steve became a kidney donor, quite literally giving his neighbor a new lease of life! He is using his experience as a living organ donor to raise awa...

Sam Hendry is a trail runner, Nordic skier, and new member of The Trail Team. He grew up in Canada’s Rocky Mountains and is now living in Salt Lake City while he skies for the University of Utah. We talk about balancing high performance in skiing and r...

A popular Twitter follow and successful entrepreneur, Kelly Vaughn is no stranger to putting herself out there and taking chances. Having recently stepped into the world of running, Kelly considers herself a “baby runner” who just passed the “everythin...

Darn Tough has become a regular sponsor of the For The Long Run podcast, and today we are lucky to be joined by one member of the team, Owen Rachampbell. Born and raised in the sock capital of the world, Vermont, Owen has worked at Darn Tough Vermont S...

While we are releasing this episode ahead of the 2023 Western States Endurance Run, this talk on all things crewing and pacing is truly evergreen. This is a double-header episode hearing from two experienced pacers and crew members: Amelia Boone and Al...

The 2023 Western States Endurance Run, the World’s oldest 100-mile race, takes place in just a few weeks, and this episode is with Western States debutant Meg Morgan. Aged 25, she is one of the youngest athletes in the field; a lifelong runner who ran ...

The 2023 Western States Endurance Run, the World’s oldest 100-mile race, takes place in just a few weeks, and this episode is with one of the top contenders, Hayden Hawks. Having previously finished 2nd at Western States, we hear how Hayden is approach...

So you want to be a runner but don’t think you fit the mold? Curious about the sport but not sure where to start, confused by all the jargon like “fartlek”, “BQ”, “cadence”, and more? Well this episode with Martinus Evans is step one! Martinus describe...

Meet Brian Schroy, the inspiring runner who has mastered the art of building a supportive community for fellow athletes in Boulder, Colorado. With a background in snowboarding, Brian discovered his passion for running in his late twenties and has been ...

Are you tired of pushing yourself to the limit and still not seeing the results you want in your sport? Have you been told to simply develop a mindful and healthier relationship with your sport without any real guidance on how to do so? It's time to br...

Do you want to achieve growth and success as an entrepreneur by embracing failure? Stephen Lease, Goodr CEO, has the solution to help you achieve that goal. Learn how to transform setbacks into opportunities and pave the way for progress and triumph. I...

Jason is a lifelong runner grappling with a changing athletic identity. He is a father of three, huge running nerd, and host of the Strength Running podcast. In this episode we talk about: -Strength Running and hosting a podcast -brand partnerships -lo...

Dani is a former NCAA Division I cross country runner who was born missing her left hand and now competes on the US cross country ski team. Dani is an advocate for women and disabled athletes in sport, inclusivity, and much more. In this episode we tal...