Exploring the why behind what keeps runners running long, strong, and motivated. The cover photo is my Why: finishing my first 50k, which was a last minute change of plans due to TNF50 cancellation, supported and surrounded by some of the best humans in the trail running world. Logo designed by Vanessa Wolfe Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forthelongrun/support
Laura Jorgensen took a "short" break from her finance job that turned into a seven-year pro cycling career, earning over 50 podiums and a spot on the U.S. National Team.
Along the way, she and her teammate-turned-cofounder Courteney Lowe built The RunnerBox and The RiderBox into top-ranked subscription boxes.
In 2024, tired of the sports nutrition industry’s tendency to be overwhelming, uninviting, and, well, stale, Laura and Courteney launched Fuel Goods—an e-commerce marketplace making sports nutrition simple, accessible, and fun.
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Raz says that running sucks, but we should do it anyway.
Raziq Rauf is an NCTJ-trained journalist (writer) and USATF-certified running coach (runner).
Raz interviews interesting people from the running world, and writes about their impact on running culture and the people around them in his weekly newsletter, Running Sucks.
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The media often only shows one side of a story where the “fastest woman on the planet” has to return her Olympic medals.
Marion Jones competed in track and field and became a household name in the early 2000’s, working with major brands and competing in 5 events at the Sydney 2000 Summer Olympics.
In 2007, Marion confessed that she had lied about taking performance enhancing drugs and was sentenced to six months in jail after a scandal involving over 20 professional athletes.
Marion used her resolve to make an impressive comeback to competitive sports, publish her book “On The Right Track,” and launch her campaign to help youth make better decisions.
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You could get an edge on your next running goals by learning a bit about running physiology.
Jonah Rosner is an applied sport scientist and strength and running coach living in Brooklyn, NY.
Jonah spent the past 7 years working with athletes and teams from all major American Professional Team sports, and at 25 was one of the youngest sport scientists in NFL history.
He currently collaborates with Nike to run the Nike Running Performance Lab NYC.
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Feeling stuck and hoping to have more perfect days in 2025? This one’s for you.
Eric Hinman is a hybrid athlete, 5x Ironman, serial entrepreneur, and brand builder based in Denver.
Eric believes in the long-term vision of the brands he partners with. His portfolio of angel investments in the wellness space includes companies such as Ten Thousand, HVMN, Beam, Slate, Ice Barrel, The Real Cereal Co, Kane Footwear, MASA Chips and more.
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How Eric went from selling insurance door to door to becoming a popular wellness creator
How competing in Ironman races changed Eric’s views of success
Behind the scenes of investing in brands and start-ups
Why you need to figure out your perfect day and shift your environment to make it possible
Balancing passions like biking, Crossfit, and running and recovering from it all
Eric’s focus on community and shared experiences
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Eric on Instagram: instagram.com/erichinman
Eric’s website: EricHinman.com
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Jon Levitt on Instagram: instagram.com/jwlevitt
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What if your favorite running snack could also positively change the world?
Salma Fotovat is a co-founder of Riverside Natural Foods, home to one of our favorite snack brands, MadeGood.
Salma is passionate about where food comes from and leads the sourcing and impact initiatives at Riverside.
Running has brought connection, perspective, and gratitude to her life and she strives to inspire others to stay active and prioritize their mental and physical health.
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How running came to Salma at one of the hardest points of her life
The parallels between endurance sports and entrepreneurship
How Salma’s parents encouraged her and her siblings to create the inspiring food brand Riverside and later MadeGood
How Salma aims to have a net positive brand for the environment
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MadeGood on Instagram: instagram.com/madegoodfoods
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Jon Levitt on Instagram: instagram.com/jwlevitt
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What’s the big, scary goal that you’re going to choose for 2025?
Mike "Sully" Sullivan is a retired Special Forces Colonel with 30 years of service in the U.S. Army, including six combat tours in Afghanistan and leadership roles in elite Special Operations units.
Sully is the current Chief of Staff of the veteran support group Team Red, White & Blue, the founding member of Team RWB Fayetteville, a career high school math teacher, and father of three children.
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Dakotah Lindwurm is an Olympic Marathoner from Minnesota who runs for PUMA and Minnesota Distance Elite.
She made the podium at the Olympic Trials, came in 12th in Paris 2024, and has a 2:24 marathon personal best.
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Hear Dakotah’s 2023 episode of For The Long Run: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0qPCWTQGXSFAxG3HBKX3R0?si=b8a89a60e7be4504
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Looking for helpful, valuable resources to improve your running performance and longevity? Make sure you head over to the Tread Lightly Podcast!
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Hear straight from pro runners on their biggest challenges and joys of the sport.
Jon moderated this panel discussion at Boulderthon on September 28, 2024 with athletes Scott Jurek, Molly Seidel, Rory Linkletter, Maor Tiyouri, and Dakotah Lindwurm.
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Why each athlete chose running (and why their Whys can change)
How they keep moving forward when times get hard
How to get comfortable being uncomfortable
The goals of these runners and how they’ve changed over time
Pushing past post-race blues
Hear past For The Long Run episodes with these athletes:
How Olympic Medalist Molly Seidel Navigates Injury and Mental Health Struggles
Running and Resilience in the Face of Adversity: Maor Tiyouri’s Story
Rory Linkletter: How an Olympic Runner Thinks About Training and Racing
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Scott Jurek on Instagram: instagram.com/scottjurek
Molly Seidel on Instagram: instagram.com/bygolly.molly
Rory Linkletter on Instagram: instagram.com/rory_linkletter
Maor Tiyouri on Instagram: instagram.com/maor_tiyouri
Dakotah Lindwurm on Instagram: instagram.com/dakotahlindwurm
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Jon Levitt on Instagram: instagram.com/jwlevitt
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2Before: Get a performance boost with New Zealand Blackcurrant berries. Use code FTLR for 30% off of multi-serve and 20 packs over at 2Before.com.
Go Brewing: Grab a few six-packs of the award-winning non-alcoholic beer using code FTLR and get 15% off and free shipping on all orders above $40. My favorites are the sours. Find them at gobrewing.com.
Tifosi Optics: Fantastic sunglasses for every type of run. Anti-bounce fit, shatterproof, and scratch resistant. Use code FTLROCT at this link for 15% off your pair.
Are you one of those runners who started off absolutely hating the sport?
Jeremy Miller is an athlete and content creator based in Austin, TX. He has completed several marathons and ultras with a 2:44 marathon personal best.
Jeremy is also known for his unique athletic feats, like running a sub-5-minute mile and deadlifting 500 pounds on the same day, and running a 62-mile race around a one-mile loop in a parking lot.
He’s also the co-founder of Switchback, a running nutrition brand.
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Olympic Marathoner Molly Seidel calls herself a “running nerd to the core,” but that doesn’t mean it’s all fun and games.
Molly is an Olympic bronze medalist in the marathon who lives in Flagstaff, AZ.
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Our 2021 episode with Molly: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7pIO6UE11YUaJAXaeyANn3
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