Run Farther & Faster — The Podcast with Coaches Lisa Levin and Julie Sapper

Lisa does it again! In this episode, Lisa shares how she navigated a hot summer of training to then run a hot fall marathon behind a…well…interesting runner. Lisa crossed the finish line of the Clarence DeMar Marathon in 3:13, winning fourth woman overall, and first in her age group. She shares all of the details of her training and racing, including fueling. Whether you are training for a maratho...

We are so thrilled to welcome American record-holder and now author Keira D’Amato to discuss her brand-new book, Don't Call It a Comeback: What Happened When I Stopped Chasing PRs, and Started Chasing Happiness. Keira shares candid insights into her unconventional journey in running—from stepping away from the sport to becoming one of the fastest marathoners in U.S. history—all while balancing mot...

In this episode, ,we unpack the official acceptance announcements for the 2026 Boston Marathon—and the surprising cutoff time that left thousands of qualified runners out of the race…again. Julie shares her own experience of being just nine seconds short of the cutoff, reflecting on the sting and plans moving forward. We’ll dive into the numbers behind this year’s acceptance statistics, explore wh...

In this episode, Julie opens up about her race at the Grand Rapids Last Chance BQ.2, a marathon that didn’t go according to plan. She reflects on: ​What it felt like in the moment to step off the course. ​The physical and mental signals she listened to (and the ones she ignored). ​Why stopping was both the hardest and the smartest decision. ​How a DNF doesn’t mean failure. ​What she learned about...

How do GLP-1 medications affect training, performance, and recovery? In this episode, we talk with our most frequent guest, Amy Goldsmith, RD, who breaks down the science of GLP-1s, explores the unique challenges they pose for endurance athletes, and shares practical strategies for balancing medication benefits with running goals. Amy Goldsmith, RD, has worked with hundreds of athletes in her prac...

We are back and excited to bring some life and running updates. We hope that this episode resonates with so many of you! Thanks for listening. If you are inclined to leave a five star review, we would be so grateful! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook at @runfartherandfaster. Questions? Email us at julieandlisa@runfartherandfaster.com or head over to our website (www.runfartherandfaster.com). Ple...

Lisa recaps her incredible and inspiring week at the National Senior Games and why aging is a privilege! Thanks for listening. If you are inclined to leave a five star review, we would be so grateful! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook at @runfartherandfaster. Questions? Email us at julieandlisa@runfartherandfaster.com or head over to our website (www.runfartherandfaster.com). Please follow, shar...

Author, Ultrarunner, Triathlete, Marathoner, and OG Run Farther & Faster Runner, Jeffrey Weiss joins us on the show this week to talk about his incredible running trajectory—from walk/run to the Comrades Marathon—and every event in between. Jeff started running in 2010 when he joined our very first running group at the JCC of Greater Washington. He quickly found his passion and progressed to triat...

With so many running coaches out there, finding a coach can be overwhelming. In this episode, we discuss how to determine whether you even need a coach, and, if so, what factors to consider when selecting a coach. We also suggest what to ask a potential coach and some red flags to look for when interviewing a coach. Thanks for listening. If you are inclined to leave a five star review, we would be...

The BAA released some significant adjustments to its qualifying standards and we are back to discuss it all and break it down(hill). Thanks for listening. If you are inclined to leave a five star review, we would be so grateful! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook at @runfartherandfaster. Interested in hiring a coach? Email us at julieandlisa@runfartherandfaster.com or head over to our NEW website...

In this coaching episode, we share tips on how to train for an early fall race on fewer weeks of training. We know so many runners are gearing up for an early fall race, so we wanted to provide tips on how to recover from a spring marathon and successfully transition to training for an early fall marathon. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook at @runfartherandfaster. Interested in hiring a coach? E...

We were so thrilled to welcome one of our amazing Boston Marathoners, Lauren Hitchens, to the podcast. Lauren is an experienced marathon runner, having completed ten marathons since 2016, including all six Marathon Majors. She set her PR of 3:38:35 at the 2023 Chicago Marathon, qualifying her for the 2025 Boston Marathon, her first. In spring 2024, after successfully running the Tokyo Marathon, La...

We are so thrilled to welcome Sari Winick, a seasoned masters marathoner and triathlete, to the podcast, who shares how she balanced a breast cancer diagnosis with training for the 2025 London Marathon. Sari, 53, has been working with us for several years. After achieving consecutive marathon PRs and slowly chipping away at her time to get closer and closer to a BQ with a PR exactly a year ago, we...

After some updates about the London Marathon and our post-Boston Marathon recovery, we share a live recording from Sunday, April 20 at the Boston Marathon Expo. Once again, we co-hosted this event with Cherie Louise Turner, host of the Women’s Running Stories Podcast. This year's panel was titled Mental Strategies for Mastering the Marathon, and it featured exceptional masters marathoners Stephani...

Less than 24 hours after we raced, we recap! We ran, we conquered, and now…we sore! Highlights include—some interesting and new logistics, our fueling plans, and how we handled moments of self-doubt while racing this race for our collective 35th time. We know this course, yet each year, we learn something new about the race and ourselves. Congrats to all who ran this storied course on Patriots’ Da...

While carb loading on candy and Gatorade, we wanted to share a recap of our Boston Marathon weekend so far. We discuss our Expo Panel, Shakeout Run, and meet-ups, all of which were full of surprises-some good and some not so good- and remind us to control the controllables. For those listening before the big dance, Go Crush Your Race! See you on the flip side! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook a...

In our previous episode, Episode 243, we broke down the Boston Marathon course mile by mile. In this episode, we break down Boston Marathon weekend hour by hour so you know where to go, what to eat, when to leave for the buses, and how to maximize your time before the race to ensure that you have plenty of energy during the race. Even if you’ve run Boston before, we guarantee you’ll learn somethin...

After running from Hopkinton to Boylston 33 times collectively, we share our observations and tips for navigating the iconic Boston Marathon course. In this episode we break down the course mile by mile and share how to approach the race. Learn about each town, each mile, and, in the case of Newton, each hill, to ensure that you run your best race! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook at @runfarthe...

Brendan Aylward has devoted his life to making fitness accessible to everyone, and this year, for the second year in a row, he will be racing with Jacob Wyman as a Team Hoyt Duo at the Boston Marathon. While Brendan’s race times are certainly impressive (he and Jacob have a marathon PR of 2:55), what’s even more impressive is Brendan’s commitment to inclusion in sport. In this episode, Brendan, th...

Eleven-time Boston Marathoner, Pat Okker, started running at age 51. After her first 5K, she learned to love a sport that she once hated with passion! Now, as Pat trains for her twelfth consecutive Boston Marathon, Pat shares her tips and the many lessons she learned along the way. We’ve been coaching Pat since 2019 and have been honored to be a part of her journey.

We hope you enjoy this episode! After sharing how a scammer hacked our Facebook page, we share tips for Boston Marathon runners with six weeks to go. We also announce some exciting dates. We will be at the Cherry Blossom Expo on 4/5 at 1 hosting a panel with Alisa Harvey, Perry Shoemaker, and Kerry Allen. Then, on Marathon SUNDAY, we will be hosting our annual shakeout run and a live podcast show...

We are so excited to welcome masters runner and New York Times investigative reporter/Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, Dave Fahrenthold! Before investigating nonprofits and DOGE for the New York Times, Dave covered President Trump during his first term for the Washington Post. Most importantly, Dave is an accomplished runner, who has achieved a PR in every distance over the last 18 months! Dave...

We loved our conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Karr, DPT and physical therapist for Precision PT and the Atlanta Track Club. She graduated from the University in Michigan with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, and then went on to complete her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Emory University. Elizabeth has experience treating neuromusculoskeletal conditions throughout the lifespan and has a pass...

We so enjoyed our conversation with Claire Shorenstein (MS, RD, CSSD), a board-certified Sports Dietitian and distance runner. Claire is the owner of Eat for Endurance, a remote private practice through which she helps athletes fuel for performance. Claire also hosts the Eat for Endurance Podcast. In this episode, Claire provides simple fueling tips for masters runners to optimize their fueling. S...

Fifteen years ago this week, we started coaching a little run program at the JCC of Greater Washington. Now, after coaching over 1,000 runners, we’ve learned a thing or two that we want to share with all of you! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook at @runfartherandfaster. Interested in hiring a coach? Email us at julieandlisa@runfartherandfaster.com or head over to our NEW website (www.runfarthera...