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 | 421 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | RunningSports | |||
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The formula for elite running performance lies in the consistent application of stress and recovery - repeatable things that you can sustain over time.
Cliff Pittman serves as the Coaching Development Director for CTS, where he leads the Ultrarunnin... more
When pro ultrarunner Hayden Hawks faces challenging conditions on the trails, he doesn't just endure them—he transforms them into opportunities for growth, proving that sometimes the hardest moments forge the strongest athletes.
Hayden Hawks has bee... more
Legendary ultra-marathoner Pam Reed has a simple solution for people who feel tired: stop sitting and start moving.
Pam Reed is an accomplished ultra-runner who has been competing since 1992. She is a hyperactive person who strives to get every mome... more
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
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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 States2 months 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 States2 months 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 States6 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 States7 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #69 | United States/Sports/Running |
Apple Podcasts | #115 |  United Kingdom/Sports/Running |
Apple Podcasts | #125 |  Canada/Sports/Running |
Apple Podcasts | #171 |  Germany/Sports/Running |
Apple Podcasts | #188 |  Australia/Sports/Running |
Apple Podcasts | #27 |  Saudi Arabia/Sports/Running |
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A long-form interview series centered on the why behind running. Episodes feature ultrarunners, endurance athletes, coaches, clinicians, and entrepreneur-leaning guests who explore mindset, training, nutrition, recovery, and community in depth. The conversations often blend personal origin stories with practical insights for athletes, highlighting resilience, motivation, and the role running plays in broader life and career goals. Notable angles include nutrition myths, travel health for athletes, mental toughness, and building supportive running communities, making it appealing to serious runners and industry professionals alike.
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1. Cliff Pittman
2. Hayden Hawks
3. Pam Reed
4. Rachel Entrekin
5. Shea Aquilano
6. Stevie Lyn Smith
7. Joe Corcione
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