Jonathan Levitt

Long Run Labs

Business EN ↓ 59 episodes

Long Run Labs is a weekly series exploring the intersection of endurance and entrepreneurship from the team that brings you For The Long Run Podcast. From brand builders to movement makers, we spotlight the runners driving change in the outdoor and endurance space. These are the untold stories behind the tools, companies, and communities that shape the industry, told with curiosity, honesty, and heart. Hosted by Jon Levitt. New episodes drop every Tuesday.

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Jonathan Levitt

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Live Cushy™ Founders on Building a Community-First Brand via Better for You Skincare for Athletes 22.07.2025 1:05:52

Want to support a brand? Then request that your local retailer carry their product! As athletes and adventurers, Adam Saks and Ben Parens know the importance of simplicity and high performance in their daily routines. After countless miles and too many...

UTMB Founders on Keeping Integrity in Your Race with Michel and Catherine Poletti 15.07.2025 1:04:43

We're talking growth of trail running with the Polettis, the founders of UTMB! Jon sits down with Michel and Catherine Poletti, the founders of the UTMB race series. They share their journey of starting and growing UTMB, along with essential business i...

Being a Purpose-Driven Company Through Storytelling with Yuri Hauswald of GU Energy Labs 08.07.2025 53:26

Does reaching a broader audience help or hurt your business? In 2013 Yuri discovered Unbound Gravel (formerly DK 200), arguably the most difficult gravel grinder in the country, and was bitten by the gravel bug. He won the 2015 edition, the hardest one...

Become a Disruptor: 3 Entrepreneurship Strategies to Focus on with Cadence Founder, Ross Mackay 01.07.2025 41:59

Are you saying “yes” too much? Ross Mackay is the founder of Cadence, a performance supplement brand focused on endurance athletes. Jon chats with Ross about: •Running and Athletic Journey - From marathons to HYROX competitions, and the lessons learned...

Finding Running Success Through Authenticity with Olympian, Kara Goucher 24.06.2025 57:54

Are you doing what it takes to stay relevant in the running industry? Kara Goucher is an Olympian and broadcaster whose career has featured elite competitions, endorsements, and broadcasting. Her story will inspire you to excel in both the performance ...

Marketing Your Outdoor Brand with Industry Expert, Allison Lynch 17.06.2025 58:15

Allison Lynch is a marketing expert who has worked for companies like WHOOP, COROS, and Remedy Place. Jon chatted with Allison about: •working in a running store to becoming a marketing specialist •getting hired at WHOOP and the transition to COROS •na...

Bringing More People to the Trails with David Callahan, Co-CEO of UltraSignup 17.06.2025 1:05:19

David Callahan is the Co-CEO of UltraSignup, the industry-leading marketplace for races in the trail and ultra-running community. Jon chatted with David about: • his athletic background and introduction to trail running •his transition from law to acqu...

The Current State of Trail Media with Dylan Bowman of Freetrail 17.06.2025 1:02:29

Dylan Bowman is a seasoned trail runner and entrepreneur based in San Rafael, California. Jon chatted with Dylan about: •going from amateur to professional athlete •how to build relationships in the running industry •the birth of his company, Freetrail...

Welcome to Long Run Labs! 12.06.2025 2:14

The outdoor industry runs on big ideas, relentless energy, and people who don’t quit easily. Sound familiar? Welcome to Long Run Labs, a new weekly podcast from the team behind For The Long Run, hosted by Jon Levitt. This show is all about the builders...