For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running
Jonathan LevittExploring 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 ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 418 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SportsRunning | |||
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After transitioning from oncology physical therapy to full-time running, Rachel Entrekin discovered her true calling was not in conquering traditional hundred-mile races, but in pushing the boundaries of human endurance across multiple days and hundr... more
There's a common misconception in ultra running that it's all about toughness, but Shea Aquilano believes gentleness is more important.
Shea currently resides in Boulder, CO and focuses on ultra-distance trail events. At 24, she is a 2x US Mountain ... more
From suppressing emotions as a military veteran to finding freedom on Colorado trails, here’s how Jonathan Mejia discovered that running isn't just exercise, it's therapy in motion.
He came to Colorado after film school when the stars aligned and he... more
From residency training to ultramarathons - discover how Dr. Lauren Puretz balances life as a gynecologic surgeon with competing at the highest levels of trail running, including her breakthrough performance at UTMB and the mindset shifts that fuel b... more
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- Great interviewer!
Jonathan does such a great job interviewing a variety of guests. Highly recommend a listen. He is authentically eager and you can tell he loves what he is building.
Apple Podcasts5Kelli MB
United Statesa month ago - Nicholas Thompson A+ episode!
Jonathan is an excellent interviewer overall & this one really knocked it out of the park! Thanks so much
Apple Podcasts5BethFWTXUnited Statesa month ago - Great-ish
Jonathan taps into his relationships in the running world to have meaningful conversations with interesting people about how running affects their lives. He has a set of standard questions he asks most guests that keep his show pleasantly predictable, but he also has some infuriating opinions he consistently presents as facts. His thoughts on time goals for races alone, which is your time goal is irrelevant if it’s not a world record, is pretentious dogmatic garbage, and makes me want to skip th... more
Apple Podcasts4Clan DadUnited States3 months ago - Inspired
Such great content and a pleasure to interview with!
Apple Podcasts5adamducharmeUnited States5 months ago - Great episode with UTMB founders
What a lovely inspirational informational episode with the UTMB founders. The conversation led me through the why’s of running that we all share. They painted such a picture of the power of running, their ideas to keep adding more and more races so as to include more runners, and their love for nature. What I most appreciated from this rich discussion was the level of respect that Jonathan showed to these lovely humans and the equivalent respect shown to him as they searched for the perfect word... more
Apple Podcasts5LG9297United States6 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #21 | United States/Sports/Running |
Apple Podcasts | #64 |  United Kingdom/Sports/Running |
Apple Podcasts | #93 |  Canada/Sports/Running |
Apple Podcasts | #96 |  Australia/Sports/Running |
Apple Podcasts | #189 |  Germany/Sports/Running |
Apple Podcasts | #190 |  France/Sports/Running |
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Conversations center around the motivations behind running, exploring how the sport impacts the lives of individuals from various backgrounds. Topics include personal stories from elite athletes to recreational runners, underscoring the role of community in fostering a passion for running. Listeners also gain insights into balancing life responsibilities with running, dealing with mental health challenges, and using running as a tool for personal growth and connection. The podcast features a diverse range of guests, including professional runners, advocates, and those whose lives have been transformed by the sport, creating an inclusive atmosphere that encourages listeners to engage in their own running journeys.
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