For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running

This episode is a live recording of the Puma Professional Athlete Panel recorded ahead of the 2023 Boston Marathon. Jon sits down with Puma-sponsored runners Sara Vaughn, Dakotah Lindwurm, Annie Frisbie, Hendrik Pfeiffer, and Edna Kiplagat before they ...

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

Sara is a mom of four and wife to Brent, who is also her coach. She is a full time realtor based in Boulder, and also a Puma-sponsored professional runner. In this episode we talk about: -Sara’s build up to the 2023 Boston Marathon -the Boston Marathon...

Dakotah is a born and raised Minnesotan with a multi sport background. She graduated from a small Division II school with an Olympic dream that she’s now pursuing as a Puma-sponsored professional runner, alongside working as a paralegal. In this episod...

Wookie is a husband and civil rights lawyer living in Hawaii, who also loves running trails. In this episode we talk about: -exploring the world through running -Wookie’s near death experience trail running -pushing too far and reaching your absolute p...

Sara is a lifelong runner with a diverse range of running experiences. She is currently leaning into intuitive movement and embracing how running changes with different seasons of life. In this episode we talk about: -running through different seasons ...

Taggart Van Etten is a fiance, Amazon employee, runner and endurance junkie, and a good Twitter follow! In this episode we talk about: -being an endurance junkie: triathlon, ultras, and more -chasing an Olympic Trials Qualifying (OTQ) time in the marat...

Brooke is the CEO and founder of Hilma, a new type of running shoe with an ultra personalized fit. She is a road and trail runner, hiker, and outdoor enthusiast who prioritizes adventure and spending time with her community. In this episode we talk abo...

Brian is a double amputee distance runner. He is a husband and father of 3, juggling full time work with training for crazy endurance challenges. In this episode we talk about: -running as a double amputee -gratitude for movement -redefining limits and...

Jeffrey is sometimes a runner and sometimes a comedian, always a husband and always a dog and car dad, always adventurous and always hungry. In this episode we talked about: -every runner’s story is valid -every day runner representation -size inclusio...

Nick is the CEO of The Atlantic, journalist and former editor of Wired, longtime runner and lover of the sport. In this episode we talk about: -the intersection of running and all aspects of life -the selfishness of running -running through cancer -fas...

Finn is the host of the Singletrack Podcast and active participant of the trail and ultra running community. He is interested in elite trail and ultra running, as well as the economics and business side of the sport. In this episode of the podcast we t...

Sara is the founder and co-owner of a New York City based boutique fitness studio, Physical Equilibrium. She has been a personal trainer for 20 years, and is passionate about longevity and injury rehabilitation through sports, nutrition, and all other ...

Jad lives his life fuelled by passion and ADHD, working in the climate change and conservation space. He is a competitive endurance athlete of 30+ years committed to mastering his mind and body through running. In this episode we talk about: -disappoin...

India is a runner, black woman, and daughter of Beyoncé. She identifies as an advocate for all races, paces, and sizes of athletes, a podcast host, YouTuber, race announcer, running coach and marathoner. In this episode we talk about: -the power of com...

Katherine is a Canadian trail runner living in Maui, Hawaii. She is a lifelong endurance athlete and former sports massage therapist passionate about tuning into the human body. In this episode we talk about: -trail running in Hawaii: different climate...

Andy is a pro trail runner who lives in Boulder, Colorado. He is a former middle school math teacher passionate about giving back to the world of trail running. In this episode we talk about: -shorter distance trail races being cool too! -respecting th...

Corey is a full time businessman heavily involved in the world of fitness. He identifies as a hybrid athlete, balancing strength training and running. In this episode we talk about: -balancing passions and being a hybrid athlete -the overlap between en...

This is a replay of a Singletrack Podcast episode released September 19, 2022, where I was interviewed. Singletrack is the podcast covering the professional trail and ultrarunning scene, hosted by Finn Melanson. In this episode of the podcast we talk a...

Keely is a professional trail runner living in Portland, Oregon. She is also a scientist interested in female athletes, fueling, body image and energy availability, with the hopes of becoming a physician one day. In this episode we talk about: -going a...

Canyon is the youngest of 4, who grew up loving the outdoors and running cross country. He has become passionate about environmental politics and climate advocacy. In this episode we talk about: -taking action against climate change -the intersection b...

Bryan is a business owner having fun helping patients and prioritizing ethical practices. He is also a dog parent and beer lover! Steve is also passionate about helping people and shaking up the healthcare model. In this episode we talk about: -startin...

Colleen is a solar advocate and outdoor wanderer. In this episode we talk about: -getting into hiking 14ers -goal setting and personal growth -exposure therapy for hard things -being fully present with yourself and nature -understanding solar power Fol...

Chelsea is uniquely herself. She is a professional triathlete, wife and mom, guided by her two north stars: triathlon and family. In this episode we talk about: -staying grounded in the process even after achieving big goals, like winning the Ironman W...

Chris is the runner and writer behind the infamous bestselling book Born To Run. In this episode we talk about: -the legacy of Born To Run -making running joyful -back to basics: food, footwear, and form -chasing mastery not competition -falling in lov...