For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running

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**For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running**

For The Long Run explores the why behind running.
Since 2019, host Jon Levitt has recorded 500+ conversations with the people who shape endurance sport: Olympians and champions, ultrarunners, coaches, and the founders building the brands runners actually use. Recent guests include Rachel Entrekin, Jenn Lichter, and Zach Miller.
Jon also hosts Long Run Labs, a show about the business of endurance.
New episodes every Friday.

Latest Episodes:

82. Kelsey Bruce: Let's taco bout tacos (and running) Jun 22, 2020

Show notes

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 🌮🌮🌮

-nutrition and recovery

-how her routine has changed in 2020

-solo running

-how faith plays a role in her running

-moving up in distance

-the Olympic Marathon Trials

-recovery and napping

-and much more!

Follow along with Kelsey’s adventures at https://twitter.com/2KelseyMae and https://www.instagram.com/kelseymae_2/

81. Erin Fredrickson: “It’s fun because it’s hard” Jun 18, 2020

Show notes

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

80. Ellie Pell: Dedication + Time + Health = Progress Jun 15, 2020

Show notes

This episode is with Ellie Pell, a runner and cafe manager in Ithaca, NY.

This episode was recorded at the end of March 2020.

In this episode we talked about:

-a balanced approach to training leading to progress

-having fun in training

-qualifying for and racing in the Olympic Trials

-starting with running because it was “free therapy”

-pressing limits and seeing progress

-community

-running vs racing

-burnout

-running through the winter in upstate New York

-having a 3-5-10 year plan

-mental training and positive psychology

-mental health

Follow along with Ellie’s adventures at twitter.com/gazzellie and www.instagram.com/gazzellie/

79. Mary Johnson: "You don't have to work out, you choose to" Jun 12, 2020

Show notes

This episode is with Mary Johnson. Mary is a running coach, business owner, athlete, mom, insane. Her words.

In this episode, we talked about:

-Running for the joy of it

-Lift Run Perform

-a breaking three project with athletes she coached

-big scary goals

-coming back from pregnancy

-working with David Roche and SWAP

-effort based workouts vs time based workouts

-changing/swapping workouts with easy days or full rest

-Uncle Bob and racing ultras in the future

-signing up for a 100 miler????

-balance/shifting seasons

-being a coach, a mom, and a wife in addition to being an athlete

-her use of social media

Follow along with her adventures at instagram.com/itsamarython

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78. Emma Spencer: Growth through challenges and competition Jun 02, 2020

Show notes

This episode is with Emma Spencer, a runner and software engineer who lives in Durham, North Carolina.

This episode was recorded on May 29th, the fourth day of protesting in Minneapolis after George Floyd’s violent murder. Normally “just” a running podcast, we dove into this right off the bat.

In this episode we also talked about:

How she got into running
Her prioritizing rest/recovery and how that has helped her over the years
The parts of running that give her value, and what that value is
Intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation
Challenges with moving
Competition, comparison and validation
North Carolina brewery scene
Her least favorite style of workout
The 2020 Olympic Trials
Training in 2020
and much more!

Follow along with Emma’s adventures at twitter.com/enspencer and instagram.com/enspencer

77. Rochelle Basil: The silos will be chockablock! May 29, 2020

Show notes

This episode is with Rochelle Basil, a runner, coach and wife living in Boulder, Colorado, though she’s originally from New Zealand!

In this episode we talked about:

-pivots in life

-starting running again after a post collegiate break

-goal of breaking four in the marathon… and eventually running mid two hours

-coaching

-Lift Run Perform

-stoke level as a barometer of readiness

-setting goals

-another coach’s take on what to do without races on the calendar

-disassociation from the outcome leading to better performance

-another discussion on the Grand Canyon adventure 😅

-helping a group of women break three in the marathon at the Indy Monumental Marathon

-creating community, digitally

-meditation

-and so much more!

Follow along with Rochelle’s adventures at instagram.com/run.kiwi and twitter.com/sceats_tweets

76. Scott Fauble: Remember to have FUN May 22, 2020

Show notes

This episode is with Scott Fauble, a professional runner in Flagstaff Arizona who trains with Hoka One One Northern Arizona Elite.

In this episode, we talked about:

-how he and the team is handling training in 2020

-virtual racing/time trialing

-a sense of community even while separated

-failure and success and not being defined by one or the other

-his evolving Why

-the importance of FUN

-mental health

-lessons learned from the 2020 Olympic Trials

-Top Gun (the GOAT of movies)

-his own podcast, and the struggles of podcasting in today’s era

-burritos, and what makes a perfect one for him

-who would play Scott in a movie

-support of sponsors as a pro athlete, and being involved with innovation

-much more!

Follow along with Scott’s adventures at instagram.com/sfaubs and twitter.com/scottfaubs

This episode is brought to you by The BOLDERBoulder, America’s All-Time Best 10K.

The BB, which normally takes place on Memorial Day each year, is keeping the tradition alive by hosting their VirtuALL Memorial Day 10K. Registration is free with the option to purchase limited edition gear, with a portion of the proceeds going to support Colorado's COVID-19 relief fund

75. Becki Spellman: "We get to do this" May 19, 2020

Show notes

This episode is with Becki Spellman, an elite runner, mom, wife and coach.

In this episode we talked about:

-running with gratitude

-competing in four Olympic Marathon Trials

-what Atlanta 2020 was like

-resiliency over the years

-experiences learned across 25 years of running

-rolling with the punches

-women’s running in 2020 and beyond

-“we get to do this”

-her running community, online and in person

-and much more!

Follow along with Becki’s adventures at instagram.com/beckispell and twitter.com/beckispell

74. Vanessa Fraser: Trust The Process May 15, 2020

Show notes

This episode is with Vanessa Fraser, a professional runner for Bowerman Track Club in Portland, Oregon.

In this episode, we talked about:

-trusting the process

-training with Shalane and the Bowerman Track Club

-breaking 15 minutes n the 5k

-achieving big goals

-race day glitter vs race day mustache

-focusing on the journey vs the outcome

-getting better vs tangible goal setting

-increasing mileage as a pro

-the origin of her twitter handle, locknessmonstar

-and much more!

Follow along with her adventures at instagram.com/nessafraser and twitter.com/locknessmonstar

Photo credit: Talbot Cox

73. Hillary Allen: Science, exploring the world and bugs 🐛 May 08, 2020

Show notes

This episode is with Hillary Allen, a self described super curious science nerd constantly looking for bugs and asking the question Why? She’s also a professional trail and ultra runner for The North Face, a coach and podcaster herself. In this episode, we talked about: -the initial interest in this podcast -science -disassociating her sense of self-worth with her status as an athlete -her community -why she got into running -what she likes about long distance running -her own Why and how it has shifted -setbacks and injuries -the injury recovery process -progress and consistency -injury recovery alongside Rob Krar -podcasting and coaching -and much more! Follow along with Hillary’s adventures at www.instagram.com/hillygoat_climbs and www.twitter.com/hillygoatclimbs

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