How to be a Change Maker with Race Director, Libby Jones
Want change in the way your races are organized? Then speak up about it!Libby Jones is the owner and race director for The Active Joe, a race production company out of Dallas, Texas that focuses on the "average joes" out there getting active. She has directed running races for 17 years and currently produces trail and road running events 6 race days a year for The Active Joe. The company has a focus on affordable racing while providing opportunities to get active in a safe and inviting way for communities previously underrepresented in running.Jon chats with Libby about:● overcoming health challenges (Fibromyalgia)● going from runner to race director● diversity and inclusion in running● efforts to include underrepresented groups● challenges and progress in race directingFollow Libby on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/libbyruns/Follow Active Joe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theactivejoe/Active Joe’s website: https://www.theactivejoe.com/Active Joe on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheActiveJoe/Dinosaur Valley Endurance Run on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dinosaurvalley100/This episode is supported by:Tifosi Optics: Fantastic sunglasses for every type of run. Anti-bounce fit, shatterproof, and scratch resistant. Get 20% off when you use this link!Boulderthon: Our favorite Colorado race event with a variety of distances. Use code FTLR20 for $20 off the marathon or half marathon when you register at www.boulderthon.org.PUMA: Get your pair at your local Fleet Feet or your favorite local running shop!Shokz: This episode is supported by Shokz. They stay in place and you'll be safe and sound because they don't go in your ears. Use code FTLR for $10 off your purchase.
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Crewing and Pacing 101 for Western States and Other Ultras with Amelia Boone & Alex Hildebrandt
This is a double-header episode hearing from two experienced pacers and crew members: Amelia Boone and Alex Hildebrandt. Both have experience successfully crewing and pacing elite athletes. This episode was recorded in 2023, but is full of evergreen content!In this episode we talk about:-tips for assembling your perfect crew team, starting understanding your crew needs: logistics help, gear and nutrition, cheerleading, pacing, and more-advice for crew members and things to discuss with your athlete, including logistics and crewing by bike -dealing with DNFs, curveballs and different challenges faced by athletes and crew -ultra pacing 101: pre race considerations, running etiquette, and real time responses -navigating aid stations and race plansTune in to Episode 47 and Episode 97 to hear Amelia Boone’s previous appearances on the show.Follow Amelia on Instagram @arboone11 and Alex @alex_hildebrandt and For The Long Run @forthelrpod --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support Past guests on For The Long Run include: 177. Molly Seidel; 226. Mike "Kofuzi"; 228. Kara Goucher; 59. Shalane Flanagan; 234. Camille Herron; 198. Courtney Frerichs; 229. Jes Woods; 207. Tyler Andrews; 197. Dean Karnazes; 206. Katie Arnold; 220. CJ Albertson; 153. Joe Holder; 199. Kelly Roberts; 188. Gwen Jorgensen; 205. Emily Abbate; 209. Sara Vaughn; 174. Nick Bare; 97 Amelia Boone; 101. Courtney Dauwalter, 219. Dylan Bowman; 191. Matt Chittim; 200. David Roche; and more!
Acerca de For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running
Exploring 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 who use running to improve their entrepreneurial journey, we believe in creating community and expanding the running world for all.
Hosted by running enthusiast, Jonathan Levitt.
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