For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running

This episode was recorded live at Fleet Feet in Boulder after the 2024 BolderBoulder 10km. Enjoy this Fleet Feet Recovery Panel with Dana Eshelman, Emma Stevenson, and Jason Fitzgerald, moderated by Jon Levitt, all about recovery from training, strength, and nutrition perspectives.

Meet our panelists:

Dana Eshelman is the owner of A Dash of Dana Performance Nutrition, where she works as a sports dietitian working primarily with endurance athletes. Follow her on Instagram @a.dash.of.dana

Dr. Emma Stevenson is the owner of Atomic Physical Therapy in Boulder, specializing in helping runners stay active and preventing injuries. Follow her on Instagram @eemageema

Jason Fitzgerald is a running coach, head coach of Strength Running, and the host of the Strength Running podcast. Follow him on Instagram @jasonfitz1

Special thank you to 2Before, Ketone-IQ, Oofos, and Fleet Feet for making this one possible.

In this episode we talk about:

-top reasons runners get injured and don’t recover properly

-most effective recovery tips: smart training, adequate nutrition and sleep, strength training

-altitude training, nutrition, and recovery considerations

-pre-run injury prevention and recovery tips

-post run injury prevention and recovery tips

-is there a post workout refueling window?

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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!

Boulderthon

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PUMA
This episode of the For The Long Run Podcast is sponsored by PUMA. I’ve been running in the Deviate Nitro First Mile and I love how it has a focus on sustainability, made from at least 20% recycled material. Check out a pair for yourself at PUMA.com and use the code FTLR24 for 20% off any PUMA run or train products.

Katherine “KK” Fischer is a lover of life, lover of humans and really wants to squeeze the juice out of every day and make the most of it.

In this episode we talked about:

-“squeezing the juice out of life”

-running REALLY long and why she does it

-how her Why has evolved over the years

-what got her into running

-ultra endurance events as a microcosm of life

-testing her limits

-“Not the prize, but the struggle”

-A 100 mile run she did around her block

-her race on the moon

-growth mindset vs fixed mindset

-her views on growth

-and so much more!

Follow along with KK’s adventures at https://www.instagram.com/kkfischer/

Thanks to @runjanji for sponsoring this episode. Their community called the Janji Collective was designed to provide an easy way for us as runners to help contribute to clean water projects worldwide.

For the $50 membership fee, they’ll put $50 towards supporting these clean water project and you’ll get a sweet singlet (just select the $75 option and use code FTLR) as well as a discount for life and early access to new gear!

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.

Listen to hear about:

• How Jeremy went from seeing running as punishment to running a 100 miler
• Jeremy’s journey to becoming a full-time content creator (and from 2k to 100k Instagram followers in 6 months)
• The realities and evolution of working with brands as a content creator
• The 100 mile race recap, Boulderthon 2024, and future goals
• Why Jeremy believes the limiting factor in life is your own mind

Stay connected:

• Jeremy’s website: https://www.jeremymiller.io
• Jeremy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremymille.r/
• Jeremy on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BreeJeremy?sub_confirmation=1
• Jeremy on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jeremymillerfit
• The Jeremy Miller Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeremy-miller80
• 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

Looking for helpful, valuable resources to improve your running performance and longevity? Make sure you head over to the Tread Lightly Podcast!

This episode is supported by:

• 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.
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• Made Good: 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
• 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 at gobrewing.com. My favorites are the sours.

Two-time Leadville 100 champion, Adrian MacDonald, describes himself as a lifelong runner. He is on a mission to help share his love of running with others and create more lifelong athletes by coaching high schoolers and serving on the board of the Fort Collins Running Club. Adrian is an ON-sponsored 100-mile specialist in training for the 2023 Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB).

In this episode we talked about:

-moving from running marathons to 100-mile races

-the role of support crew in ultra distances

-running, and twice winning, the Leadville Trail 100 Run!

-preparing for Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB): nutrition, training, and racing considerations

-pushing beyond limits and giving 100%

Find Adrian online at www.adrian.run

Follow Adrian on Instagram @macdonaldadrian and For The Long Run @forthelrpod

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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!

Goodr

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If you'd like to support me and the show, treat yourself to a pair (or two) and head over to Goodr and get 15% off your entire order with the code FTLR. Your face will thank you!

Darn Tough

Thank you to Darn Tough for sponsoring this episode. I’ve been a fan of, and running in Darn Tough socks for years now, so we’re excited to welcome them to the For The Long Run family. Use code FTLR-BESTSOCK10 to get 10% off and free shipping when you shop through this link.

Skratch Labs

We are proud to be sponsored by Skratch Labs, a local, Boulder-based sports nutrition company.

You can grab energy bars, energy chews, hydration mix, recovery drink mix, and super high-carb drink mixes for your big days from Skratch to fuel your training and upcoming adventures. Get 20% off your order with the code FTLR20 when you shop through this link.

Lagoon

For The Long Run has proudly partnered with Lagoon for the biggest virtual event ever in the world of sleep and fitness: it’s the 8x8x8 Challenge, presented by Lagoon, beginning on August 8th. Over the course of 8 days, Lagoon challenges you to run 8 miles each day and sleep 8 hours each night, all as a way of showing commitment to fitness and to optimal rest and recovery. Get started at lagoonsleep.com/8x8x8. Receive a 10% Lagoon discount just for signing up. Complete the challenge and share your journey to win exclusive prizes from Lagoon too! Join For The Long Run in sleeping and performing like a champ!

Two of the busiest and most multifaceted human beings, Tina Muir and Zoë Rom, recently published a book they wrote together: “Becoming a Sustainable Runner: A Guide to Running for Life, Community, and Planet”. Tina, founder and CEO of Running for Real, a successful podcast and community for runners; mother of two; and former elite runner, and Zoë, editor-in-chief at Trail Runner magazine and writer; host of the DNF podcast; and elite trail runner, were united by shared passions for both running and the environment. They share how every runner can better support their own endurance journey, find joy in the process of becoming, and improve their mindset and self-talk.

In this episode we talk about:

-the book writing process

-defining sustainability: ways to sustain your running, community, and environment

-you are enough: finding balance and rejecting perfectionism

-the importance of play and joyful movement

-growth through risk taking

Find out more about Tina and Zoë’s book “Becoming a Sustainable Runner: A Guide to Running for Life, Community, and Planet” online at https://becomingasustainablerunner.com/

Follow Tina on Instagram @tinamuir88 and Zoë @carrot_flowers_z 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!

Darn Tough

Thank you to Darn Tough for sponsoring this episode. I’ve been a fan of, and running in Darn Tough socks for years now, so we’re excited to welcome them to the For The Long Run family. Use code FTLR-SOCKS to get 10% off and free shipping when you shop through this link.

Skratch Labs

We are proud to be sponsored by Skratch Labs, a local, Boulder-based sports nutrition company.

You can grab energy bars, energy chews, hydration mix, recovery drink mix, and super high-carb drink mixes for your big days from Skratch to fuel your training and upcoming adventures. Get 20% off your order with the code FTLR20 when you shop through this link.

2Before

Thank you to 2Before for sponsoring the podcast. 2Before is a natural sports performance supplement made from New Zealand Blackcurrant berries. These are the most researched berries, and those studies are showing that these berries have exceptionally high antioxidant levels and are proven to enhance athletic performance, improve endurance, help kick-start recovery, and strengthen immunity.

So go ahead and try some out over at 2before.com. The code FTLR will save you 30% on 20, 10 and multiserve packs. And remember, supporting our brand partners helps to support the greater For The Long Run team.