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 | 433 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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Mark Dowdle is a backyard ultra competitor who found running after college football and lacrosse, not because he loved the sport, but because he needed somewhere to put everything he was carrying. What started as 3:30 a.m. runs to eliminate excuses h... more
Maria Chevalier has run a marathon in 48 states, finished the Boston Marathon 17 times, and a few weeks ago ran it twice in the same day, starting at 3 a.m. in reverse from Boston to Hopkinton, resting for a few hours, and then lining up with everyon... more
Dan Green is a trail athlete for Salomon who grew up running in West Virginia, spent years working at a running shop, and recently finished Cocodona 250 — a race he'd wanted to do for years before finally deciding to stop waiting. In this conversatio... more
Dr. Teddy Bross is a practicing family medicine physician at Highpoint Direct Care where he focuses on the treatment of athletes and active adults in Colorado and select surrounding states. He is an avid mountain ultra trail athlete, husband and fath... more
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- Best host
It is always such a joy, and a privilege, to be on the show with Jonathan. He’s such a gracious host and I can’t speak highly enough about what he is doing for the sport!
Apple Podcasts5Grayson Murphy
United States2 months ago - Disappointment in recent episode
I have been a long time listener of the podcast and was disappointed that you went political recently. Running and politics are two separate things so why can’t we just stick to running?
Apple Podcasts1jmorton0531United States3 months ago - 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 MBUnited States5 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 States5 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 States6 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #34 | United States/Sports/Running |
Apple Podcasts | #40 |  Canada/Sports/Running |
Apple Podcasts | #163 |  United Kingdom/Sports/Running |
Apple Podcasts | #44 |  France/Sports/Running |
Apple Podcasts | #134 |  Australia/Sports/Running |
Apple Podcasts | #188 |  Germany/Sports/Running |
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Conversations center on the deeper motivations, culture, and practicalities of running across the spectrum—from elite athletes and medical experts to ultrarunners and coaches. Episodes span athlete healthcare, nutrition and fueling strategies, mental resilience, coaching methods, and sponsorship dynamics, all anchored in community, personal growth, and sustainable training. The show often brings in guests with real-world endurance experience and a focus on long-term wellbeing, making it valuable for listeners who want actionable insights for training, recovery, and building a running-focused career or business within the sport.
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Maria Chevalier
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4. Rachel Entrekin
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7. Ruben Sança
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