For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running
Jonathan Levitt
A podcast that explores 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 ...
Failure Is Not Forever: Marion Jones' Pivot from Scandal to Finding Purpose
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.
Listen to hear about:
Marion’s early days as an athlete who loved training even more than competing
The shift from professional athlete to entrepreneurial coach and the parallels between sport and business
Marion’s story of having her Olympic medals taken away due to performance enhancing drugs
How Marion decided to take what was a failure and turn it into a way to improve others’ lives
Reframing failure and rebranding your life after adversity
Stay connected:
Marion on Instagram: instagram.com/themarionjones
For The Long Run Podcast on Instagram: instagram.com/forthelrpod
Jon Levitt on Instagram: instagram.com/jwlevitt
Join the For The Long Run email community: for-the-long-run.beehiiv.com
PSST! Did you hear the secret giveaway challenge we’re hosting with MadeGood? It’s mentioned in the episode. Good luck!
This episode is supported by:
Hyperice: Innovative recovery tools for all types of training. My favorite are the Normatec leg boots and Normatec Go portable calf sleeves. Reach out to me on Instagram for a discount code to use at hyperice.com.
MadeGood: Get better-for-you, organic, and gluten-free snacks that help you fuel your training. Use LongRun15 for 15% off MadeGood on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/MadeGood/page/D52B1F41-B2AC-4B27-A77F-E83775F7089F
Emich Kia of Denver: Family-owned and reliable dealer for buying or leasing an EV! I test drove the EV6 and it's a game-changer with 300+ mile range, super-fast charging, a sporty feel perfect for driving up into the mountains. Tell Emich Kia of Denver I sent you.
Tifosi Optics: Fantastic sunglasses for every type of run. Anti-bounce fit, shatterproof, and scratch resistant. Use code FTLR2024 at this link for 15% off your pair.
Visit Leadville: So you think you know Leadville? Lake County has so much more to offer year-round than just the 100 miler in the summer. If you’re thinking of getting away, highly recommend booking a trip to Leadville to get up into the mountains, eat yummy food, and play outside. Check out more of what Leadville has to offer here!
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How to Improve Your Running Economy and Set Effective Goals with Applied Sport Scientist Jonah Rosner
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.
Listen to hear about:
Jonah’s transition as a sport scientist from the NFL to running
Why runners need to understand the physiology of running
How to increase your running economy
Tips for the average marathoner to get faster
Building in consistency with progressive mini-goals over time
Stay connected:
Jonah Rosner on Instagram: instagram.com/rosnerperformance
Jonah’s website: rosnerperformance.com
For The Long Run Podcast on Instagram: instagram.com/forthelrpod
Jon Levitt on Instagram: instagram.com/jwlevitt
Join the For The Long Run email community: for-the-long-run.beehiiv.com
This episode is supported by:
Tifosi Optics: Fantastic sunglasses for every type of run. Anti-bounce fit, shatterproof, and scratch resistant. Use code FTLR2024 at this link for 15% off your pair.
Get all of your endurance sports nutrition goodies from one place and support an Asheville-based local business. You may even get a free FTLR hat in your custom box! https://fuelgoods.com/pages/forthelongrun
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Eric Hinman on How to Design Perfect Days and Why Consistency Over Time Can Change Your Life
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.
Listen to hear about:
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
Stay connected:
Eric on Instagram: instagram.com/erichinman
Eric’s website: EricHinman.com
For The Long Run Podcast on Instagram: instagram.com/forthelrpod
Jon Levitt on Instagram: instagram.com/jwlevitt
Join the For The Long Run email community: for-the-long-run.beehiiv.com
This episode is supported by:
MadeGood: Get better-for-you, organic, and gluten-free snacks that help you fuel your training. Use LongRun15 for 15% off MadeGood on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/MadeGood/page/D52B1F41-B2AC-4B27-A77F-E83775F7089F
Tifosi Optics: Fantastic sunglasses for every type of run. Anti-bounce fit, shatterproof, and scratch resistant. Use code FTLR2024 at this link for 15% off your pair.
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Running Food That’s MadeGood: How People and Passion Blend to Create On-the-Go Fuel with Salma Fotovat
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.
Listen to hear about:
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
Stay connected:
Salma on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/salmafotovat
MadeGood on Instagram: instagram.com/madegoodfoods
For The Long Run Podcast on Instagram: instagram.com/forthelrpod
Jon Levitt on Instagram: instagram.com/jwlevitt
Join the For The Long Run email community: for-the-long-run.beehiiv.com
This episode is supported by:
Emich Kia of Denver: Family-owned and reliable dealer for buying or leasing an EV! I test drove the EV6 and it's a game-changer with 300+ mile range, super-fast charging, a sporty feel perfect for driving up into the mountains. Tell Emich Kia of Denver I sent you.
Hyperice: Innovative recovery tools for all types of training. My favorite are the Normatec leg boots and Normatec Go portable calf sleeves. Get 10% off with code LONGRUN10 at hyperice.com.
MadeGood: Get better-for-you, organic, and gluten-free snacks that help you fuel your training. Use LongRun15 for 15% off MadeGood on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/MadeGood/page/D52B1F41-B2AC-4B27-A77F-E83775F7089F
Fuel Goods: Get all of your endurance sports nutrition goodies from one place and support an Asheville-based local business. You may even get a free FTLR hat in your custom box! https://fuelgoods.com/pages/forthelongrun
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forthelongrun/support
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How to Set Your Next Big, Hairy, Audacious Goal with Team RWB’s Mike “Sully” Sullivan
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.
Listen to hear about:
Team RWB’s impact on veterans and how running fits in
How Sully’s military experience gave him the mental toughness to pursue ultramarathons
The interaction of health, community, and behavior change
How and why to set big, hairy, audacious physical goals
Stay connected:
Sully on Instagram
Sully on LinkedIn
Sully on Facebook
Sully on X
Sully on Threads
Team RWB’s website
For The Long Run Podcast on Instagram: instagram.com/forthelrpod
Jon Levitt on Instagram: instagram.com/jwlevitt
Join the For The Long Run email community: for-the-long-run.beehiiv.com
This episode is supported by:
PUMA: Get 20% off any PUMA run or train products from shoes to apparel with code FTLR20 at www.puma.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 www.gobrewing.com.
Hyperice: Innovative recovery tools for all types of training. My favorite are the Normatec leg boots and Normatec Go portable calf sleeves. Get 10% off with code LONGRUN10 at www.hyperice.com.
MadeGood: Get better-for-you, organic, and gluten-free snacks that help you fuel your training. Use LongRun15 for 15% off MadeGood on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/MadeGood/page/D52B1F41-B2AC-4B27-A77F-E83775F7089F
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A podcast that explores 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.
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forthelongrun/support