For The Long Run explores the why behind running. Since 2019, host Jon Levitt has recorded 500+ conversations with the people who shape endurance sport: Olympians and champions, ultrarunners, coaches, and the founders building the brands runners actually use. Recent guests include Rachel Entrekin, Jenn Lichter, and Zach Miller. Jon also hosts Long Run Labs, a show about the business of endurance. New episodes every Friday.
For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running
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For The Long Run explores the why behind running. Since 2019, host Jon Levitt has recorded 500+ conversations with the people who shape endurance sport: Olympians and champions, ultrarunners, coaches, and the founders building the brands runners actually use. Recent guests include Rachel Entrekin, Jenn Lichter, and Zach Miller. Jon also hosts Long Run Labs, a show about the business of endurance. New episodes every Friday.
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Recent Episodes
July 17, 2026
Shad Mika on What Two Decades of Ultras Actually Teaches You
Ultra-runner Shad Mika shares profound life lessons learned from two decades of extreme endurance racing in this interview.
July 10, 2026
What Elite Athletes Actually Eat — A Live Panel with Charlie Sweeney, Dr. Marc Bubbs, and Jason Fitzgerald
Host Jon interviews elite performance experts Charlie Sweeney, Dr. Marc Bubbs, and Jason Fitzgerald about optimal nutrition strategies for endurance athletes.
July 3, 2026
Andy Blow on Fueling Smarter, Building a Brand Athletes Trust, and High Carb Fueling
Host Jon interviews Andy Blow, co-founder of Precision Fuel and Hydration, about smarter fueling strategies and building athlete trust.
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