For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running show

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running

Summary: A podcast that explores the why behind what keeps runners running long, strong, and motivated. Running is a sport that has the power to unite us all and we are here to share conversations about how running has shaped the lives of people within our community, as well as how running has created community in itself. From pro runners and Olympians to ultramarathoners running their first big race to business owners who use running to improve their entrepreneurial journey, we believe in creating community and expanding the running world for all. Hosted by running enthusiast, Jonathan Levitt. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forthelongrun/support

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 101. Courtney Dauwalter: The exploration of what's possible (and then some) | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:47:23

Courtney Dauwalter is a trail and ultra runner from Golden, Colorado.  In this episode, we talked about: -her first run -diving right into her Why -what keeps her going -the Colorado Trail adventure -how and when she decided to seek medical assistance -hallucinations on the trail -trust in her crew -guidance on how to be a helpful crew member -going really long and why she likes the challenge -what she’s scared of -intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation -figuring out puzzle pieces -community -and so much more! This episode is sponsored by Addaday. I’ve been loving their BioZoom, a portable, myoacial release device, essentially a massage therapy gun.  In these times when I’m not able to see my chiropractor for ART and other manual therapies, the BioZoom definitely hits the spot… pun intended of course. BioZoom is designed to help with recovery and can target specific areas of the body in different ways with one of the five attachments designed for tissue specific treatments.  Quieter than the other therapy guns out there, I love using mine while sitting on the couch relaxing, or honestly, even while on a Zoom call.  You can get your own at Addaday.com and use the code FTLR15 to save 15% off. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forthelongrun/support

 94: Peter Bromka: Running it Back | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 4537

Peter Bromka comes back for round two! Peter’s a runner, writer, dad and husband from Portland, Oregon. In this episode, we talked about: -his return to the podcast -why he’s the most referenced man on FTLR -running in 2020 and not being motivated to do a virtual race -motivation in general -living in Portland, OR during the protests -explaining the murder of George Floyd to his five year old son  -missing goals  -learning from a “failure” -OTQ standards and the differences with men/women -Tommy Rivers Puzey and their relationship -chasing big goals -his storytelling and ability to take us along for the ride -fall goals, both his and mine -and so much more! Follow along with his journey at twitter.com/bromka and instagram.com/bromka Peter's first episode was episode #10. This episode is brought to you by UCAN. If you know me, you know I’m all about personalization and not having a one sized fits all solution. That applies to training, nutrition in general, and nutrition for training and UCAN is another tool in the toolbox I’ve loved over the years.  Along with professional athletes like Alexi Pappas and Meb, I’ve used UCAN for marathons in the past and have recently been incorporating their SuperStarch into my day-to-day routine, and before my long runs for steady energy. Superstarch provides long lasting energy and helps keep your blood sugar stable with tasty summer flavors like cran-raz, tropical orange and more. I also LOVE their bars, particularly the chocolate peanut butter as a late morning or mid afternoon snack. Take 15% off your order at ucan.co with the code FTLR --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support

 93. Lex Gillette: "Challenges help us grow and ascend" | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 2168

Lex Gillette is an athlete, a Paralympian, world record holder, speaker and person who loves life at the end of the day. In this episode we discussed: -being a Paralympian and losing his eyesight at a young age -how he’s handling 2020 and the uncertainty around the Olympics and Paralympics -his background in athletics -getting into adaptive athletics -what it’s like to be a blind Track and Field athlete -getting to and maintaining a high level of excellence, with his first Paralympic Games being in 2004 -winning gold at the Games and what it would mean for him -where his motivation comes from -gratitude  -his Why -the meaning of life (yep, we went there!) -and much more! Follow along with Lex’s journey at https://www.instagram.com/lexgillette and https://twitter.com/lexgillette --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support

 92. Alexi Pappas: Be a Bravey | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 3341

Alexi Pappas is a runner, film maker, writer, actress and Olympian for Greece. In this episode we talked about: -what she means when she says Bravey -her upcoming memoir and what will be in it -writing poetry -her social media presence -role models -how she has used nutrition  -carbs and eating whole grains and how her nutrition experiences have been different in different places -eating more and the impact it has had for her -post Olympic blues and her experience with mental health -getting stuck in Greece during COVID -how she’s handling the unknown when it comes to the Olympics -why she runs -balance -and much more! Follow along with Alexi’s adventures at instagram.com/alexipappas and twitter.com/alexipappas This episode is brought to you by UCAN. If you know me, you know I’m all about personalization and not having a one sized fits all solution. That applies to training, nutrition in general, and nutrition for training and UCAN is another tool in the toolbox I’ve loved over the years.  Along with professional athletes like Alexi Pappas and Meb, I’ve used UCAN for marathons in the past and have recently been incorporating their SuperStarch into my day-to-day routine, and before my long runs for steady energy. Superstarch provides long lasting energy and helps keep your blood sugar stable with tasty summer flavors like cran-raz, tropical orange and more. I also LOVE their bars, particularly the chocolate peanut butter as a late morning or mid afternoon snack. Take 15% off your order at ucan.co with the code FTLR --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support

 91. Jacky Hunt-Broersma: The limit does not exist | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 2316

Jacky Hunt-Broersma is an amputee, cancer survivor and Ultrarunner who has been running for the last four years, living in Cary, North Carolina, though she’s originally from South Africa. In this conversation we talked about: -trail running as an amputee -motivation -pushing boundaries and doing things people have told her she can’t do -running 100 miles on a treadmill -her first trail race being a 40 miler -perseverance -gratitude  -the logistics of trail running with a blade -being a role model for her kids -balance -getting “used to” people saying she’s crazy -big scary goals she has -some of the lessons she’s learned over and over -and much more! Follow along with her adventures at instagram.com/ncrunnerjacky  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support

 90. Laura Cortez: Grace and Space | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 2262

This conversation is with Laura Cortez, a dog mom, intersectional environmentalist and runner living in Denver, Colorado. In this episode, we talked about: -Progression to running (and winning!) 50k’s -Her take on and appreciation for rest days -Her start with David Roche/SWAP coaching -Giving grace to herself -Digital marketing for a running brand -Diversity (or lack thereof) in trail running -environmentalism and accessibility -her running community -what she’s learned over the years -favorite trails in Colorado -running in 2020 -and much more! Follow along with Laura’s adventures at www.instagram.com/mamita_laurita/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support

 89. Allison Cleaver: "Stay patient" | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 2850

This episode is with Allison Cleaver. Allison is an elite runner and nurse living in Austin, Tx.  In this episode we talked about: -working as a nurse and beginning right before the pandemic -why she got into nursing -processing her day with respect to running -running post-collegiately -running for Rabbit -her experience at the Olympic Trials -persistence and determination -what she misses about racing and running in 2020 -goals for the future -breakfast tacos -what she loves about the marathon -the Austin running community -coming back from a stress fracture -and much more! Follow along with Allison’s journey at twitter.com/aminicleaver and www.instagram.com/aminicleaver This episode is brought to you by a new group coaching program that I launched with my friend Melissa, a RRCA certified coach and 12 time marathoner. Are you struggling with motivation or consistency? Not sure when to run or when to rest? What about all the options for virtual racing? We’re here to help. Kicking off July 20th, our program is focused on a virtual fall race. For $37/month ($149 total), you’ll get giveaways, swag and preferred pricing from some of our favorite tools and fuels, as well as monthly zoom calls and access to a sports dietitian for all of your nutrition related questions. You’ll get a sixteen week program with two skill levels available, leading into a race day experience with as much of a community vibe as possible in the age of COVID. For more info: https://rabrev.com/coaching (option 1!) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support

 88. Heather Caplan: RD Real Talk x FTLR | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 3330

This episode is with Heather Caplan, a mom of two, a dietitian, runner and human who is interested in having good conversations with other humans. In this episode we talked about: -getting into distance running -2020 and 2021 goals in running -the anti-diet movement -her own podcast -Lane 9 Project -Lift Run Perform -carbs -unlearning what we’ve been taught -nutrition communication, specific to 2020 and coronavirus -obesity as a stigmatized term -public health policy -zooming out when thinking about health -why she became a dietitian -and much more! Follow along with her adventures at www.instagram.com/heatherdcrd and https://twitter.com/heatherdcrd/ This episode is brought to you by a new group coaching program that I launched with my friend Melissa, a RRCA certified coach and 12 time marathoner. Are you struggling with motivation or consistency? Not sure when to run or when to rest? What about all the options for virtual racing? We’re here to help. Kicking off July 20th, our program is focused on a virtual fall race. For $37/month ($149 total), you’ll get giveaways, swag and preferred pricing from some of our favorite tools and fuels, as well as monthly zoom calls and access to a sports dietitian for all of your nutrition related questions. You’ll get a sixteen week program with two skill levels available, leading into a race day experience with as much of a community vibe as possible in the age of COVID. For more info: https://rabrev.com/coaching (option 1!) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support

 87. Wilfredo Benitez: "Doing my best to help others be their best" | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 2693

This episode is with Wilfredo Benitez, of Portland, OR. Will is a self described passionate guy trying to do his best at helping others do their best. Will works with some of the top trail and ultra athletes in the country. In this episode, we talked about: -realizing that the job he was in wasn’t his life’s passion -changing his career -his professional nutrition journey -getting into endurance sports with triathlon and then into ultras -why he loves ultras  -nutrition requirements for high level athletes -working with an athlete who has never considered making a change to their nutrition -working with high level athletes -planning to do his first hundred miler this year -and much more Follow along with Will’s adventures (and nutrition tips!) at www.instagram.com/onpacewellness/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support

 86. Alan Scherer: “You are always enough” | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 2757

This episode is with Alan Scherer. Alan lives with bipolar disorder and is a recovering alcoholic who loves to run.  I met Alan in 2013 with November Project Boston in the early days, and I’ve always been inspired by his passion for the community and getting out and living life. In this episode, we talked about: -getting into running -his focus and love for community -trail and ultra running -the euphoria of running longer and stronger -his experience with alcoholism and his sobriety -hitting rock bottom in 2010 and how he turned himself around -“those are my yahoos” -the power of just showing up -and so much more I hope you enjoy this one. If Alan’s story resonates, I’m sure he’d love to hear that. You can follow along with his adventures at https://www.instagram.com/stigmafighter.alanscherer/ and instagram.com/strongbeginswithin The fundraiser he mentioned for Father Bills is https://www.facebook.com/donate/733544874121221/1128926324129479/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support

 85. Kamilah Journet: Most things worth fighting for are uncomfortable | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 3651

This episode is with Kamilah Journet. Kamilah is an observer, runner and marketer in the outdoor industry. In this episode we talked about: -diversity in the running world -setting boundaries with WFH life -Black Lives Matter and learning about Kamilah’s voice -getting uncomfortable -analogies between running and life -consistency -using her voice in a powerful way “Are you only a runner come race day?” -her experience in the outdoor industry -trail running and how inclusive and accepting it is -running distance vs sprints, when the sprinters looked more like her -her running in 2020 and doing whatever she wants -why runners (and athletes) are uniquely equipped to handle societal change that takes a long time Follow along with Kamilah’s journey at instagram.com/kamilahjournet This episode is sponsored by Addaday. I’ve been loving their BioZoom, a portable, myoacial release device, essentially a massage therapy gun. In these times when I’m not able to see my chiropractor for ART and other manual therapies, the BioZoom definitely hits the spot… pun intended of course. BioZoom is designed to help with recovery and can target specific areas of the body in different ways with one of the five attachments designed for tissue specific treatments. Quieter than the other therapy guns out there, I love using mine while sitting on the couch relaxing, or honestly, even while on a Zoom call. You can get your own at Addaday.com and use the code FTLR15 to save 15% off. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support

 84. Coree Woltering: Be the Light ☀️ | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 3439

This episode is with Coree Woltering, a professional trail runner who likes to run really far. In this episode, we talked about: -his 1200 mile Ice Age Trail FKT  -starting the FKT right around the time of the George Floyd protests -deciding to continue his adventure to share something positive  -what he fueled with for 1200 miles spread out over 12-18 hour days on the trail -what kept him going from a motivational standpoint -choosing discomfort on the trails -lessons from the trails that carry over into life -his initial goals as a pro triathlete -moving from triathlon into trail running while living in Boulder -coming out when he was 25 -his experience as a professional athlete working with brands -living in the flatlands and racing in the mountains -and much more! Follow along with Coree’s adventures at https://www.instagram.com/coreewoltering/ and https://coreewoltering.com. This episode is brought to you by Forward Spine and Sport, a Boston based top spot for evidence informed sports injury and pain assessment, diagnosis and management.  I’ve been seeing Bryan Kent for two years now and recently he opened his own practice called Forward Spine and Sport with another chiropractor in the Boston area. At Forward Sport and Spine, they use the right tool for the right job, not the same tool for every job. Every treatment is tailored to your specific needs and physiology utilizing hands on myofascial work and taping techniques, joint motion restoration, And the part that I’ve loved most is the specific rehab exercises, so that you can fix yourself.  Check them out at forwardspineandsport.com! If you’re not from the Boston area, their Instagram account is full of runner specific tips and guidance! instagram.com/forwardspineandsport --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support

 83. Adam Merry: from 13.1 to 50k and beyond! | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 3160

This episode is with Adam Merry, an elite trail runner from Monterey, California. In this episode, we talked about: -Adam's entry into running which included his first half marathon and first 50k in rapid succession -getting further into trail running -the trail community -diversity, or lack thereof in the trail world -how to address this lack of diversity -what it's like to be a mixed race man growing up in a mostly white community -addressing difficult conversations head on -use of social media for activism and engagement -his professional background related to ocean conservation -coaching by David Roche and what David has taught us -love for the process and day to day and much more! Follow along with Adam's journey at www.instagram.com/amerryrunner --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support

 82. Kelsey Bruce: Let's taco bout tacos (and running) | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 2252

This episode is with Kelsey Bruce, an assistant coach at Dallas Baptist University and elite marathoner. In this episode we talked about: -her first run, a mile down the road as a three year old -Let’s Run opportunity at the CC World Champs -run coaching -coaching and running the 800 -balance -hunting and fishing with her dad -tacos

 81. Erin Fredrickson: “It’s fun because it’s hard” | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 3283

This episode is with Erin Fredrickson. Erin’s a DO, MPH, and Raleigh Distance Project alumni (and co-founder), now living in Seattle, WA. In this episode, we talked about: -identity as a runner and more -getting into healthcare in the time of coronavirus -why she considers herself a leader -Raleigh Distance Project and what it means to her -what she learned from a time that might’ve otherwise been considered a failure -moving during a global pandemic -becoming a family physician during said pandemic -the power of community -“the marathon doesn’t owe you anything” -and much more! Follow along with Erin’s adventures at /www.instagram.com/eeclark3/ and https://twitter.com/eeclark3 The blog that she referenced can be found at https://raleighdistanceproject.org/blog/kym33hbh4wsnwcmcnxk8zhc3htks32 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support

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