For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running

This episode's guest is Danielle Snyder.  Danielle is a licensed clinical social worker, wellness coach, running coach, an ultra runner, living in Portland, Oregon. In this episode, we talked about: -how Danielle knew (or didn't know!) she wanted to go into the mental health field -managing normalcy during times like these -how to handle a global pandemic like an ultra -what she's learned as a runner that applies to today -bravery and hope -how to run when you know it will help but can't get out the door -what her North Star and guiding light is currently, and then she flipped it around and asked what mine is! -Bigger Than The Trail, an organization aimed at using trail running as a platform to advocate for mental health -how a crisis can force us to make change -and much more! Follow along with Danielle's adventures at https://www.instagram.com/diellesmells and her website at https://innerdriveathlete.com/. You can reach out to her directly on Instagram or at daniellersnyder@gmail.com Check out Bigger Than The Trail at https://bttt.run/  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support

This episode's guest is Ben Bruce.  Ben is a coach, professional runner, father, husband, and much more. We recorded this episode back in Flagstaff in October, so it's free of any coronavirus talk! In this episode, we did talk about: -balance -HOKA NAZ Elite and working with Ben Rosario -coaching taking a bigger role -how he's able to keep up with his own fitness -racing a 2:26 marathon as a pacer while preparing for a 10k on the track -his streak of USA Championships -how his goals have shifted as part of #TeamBruce -his wife Steph Bruce and how Ben is a major part of her training -breaking down the 2019 Chicago Marathon -training in Flagstaff and what it means to Ben -focusing on the process -what's ahead and much more! Enjoy! You can follow along with Ben's adventures at https://www.instagram.com/bbjamin15/ and https://twitter.com/bbjamin --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support

This episode's guest is Ladia Albertson-Junkans.  Ladia works in health research, and is known for her incredible energy and positivity on the roads and trails.  This episode started off stronger than most, and we dove right into it. Ladia is a good friend and helped me through some of the hardest weeks of my life as I went through my first experience with loss. We talked about that, and much more: -running on Hope -Gabe Grunewald and the relationship Ladia had (and still has) with Gabe -Justin Grunewald and their relationship -running Western States 2019 and what that was like -running Boston 2019 and her incredible experience -her growth as a runner -experiences with loss, grief, and joy -why pain can be gift and blessing in the presence of loss -bravery and so much more. I hope you enjoy this one. I sure did. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support

This episode's guest is Nick Klastava! Nick is a dad, husband, coach, and runner who lives in Baltimore, MD. In this episode, we talked about: -running as a social activity -taking a long break from running and getting back as an adult -getting back to competitive running and racing -doing workouts without splitting laps on his watch (and why!) -SWAP Team and his relentless positivity -mental health and therapy -“toughness” -goals going forward -coaching with Lift Run Perform And much more! Follow along with Nick's adventures at https://twitter.com/nklastava and https://instagram.com/nklastava! This episode is brought to you by @synchroknitbywigwam. SynchroKnit uses breakthrough technology creating a truly fitted sock that doesn't slip, and it enhances the performance of a running shoe... especially on the trails or when you’re climbing and descending. Go to synchroknit.com and enter in code LONGRUN25 to receive 25% off of your first order. I'm so excited to get out onto the trails with them soon! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support

This week's guest is Jacob Puzey. Jacob is an elite trail and ultra runner who lives in Alberta, Canada.  Jacob is a coach, a dad to six, race director, and more. In this week's episode we talked about: -the many hats he wears -living and running in Alberta, Canada -his entry into running -the running community  -what RD's are dealing with during these times -his background in education -a dive into homeschooling and his tips for parents who are now working from home with school aged kids -and much more! You can follow Jacob's adventures at https://www.instagram.com/jacobpuzey/ and https://twitter.com/jacobpuzey, and his coaching group is called Peak Run Performance. This week's podcast is sponsored by SynchroKnit, powered by Wigwam! SynchroKnit uses breakthrough technology creating a truly fitted sock that doesn't slip, and it enhances the performance of a running shoe. They're tight on the arch and heel which makes it feel snug. Go to synchroknit.com and enter in code LONGRUN25 to receive 25% off. I'll be wearing them this spring and you should too! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support

This week's guest is Aliphine Tuliamuk. Aliphine is a professional runner on HOKA ONE ONE's Northern Arizona Elite, based in Flagstaff, Arizona. In this episode (which was recorded before the announcement was made about postponing the Olympics), we talked about: -racing (and winning) the Olympic Marathon Trials -her roots and moving to the US after growing up in Kenya -rest and recovery after one of the biggest races of her life -uncertainty and her approach to moving forward -Northern Arizona Elite and the team environment -re-watching the Trials -crocheting and keeping busy  -her favorite spots in Flagstaff -gratitude  -consistency -much more! Follow along with Aliphine's adventures at https://www.instagram.com/aliphine and https://twitter.com/aliphinetuliamu This week's podcast is sponsored by SynchroKnit, powered by Wigwam! SynchroKnit uses breakthrough technology creating a truly fitted sock that doesn't slip, and it enhances the performance of a running shoe. They're tight on the arch and heel which makes it feel snug. Go to synchroknit.com and enter in code LONGRUN25 to receive 25% off. I'll be wearing them this spring and you should too! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support

This week's guest is Shalane Flanagan.  Shalane is an Olympic Medalist and American Record holder, who is now a coach for the Bowerman Track Club in Portland, Oregon. In this episode, we talked about:  -graduating from a pro runner to a pro coach -running for the joy of it -uncertainty in the weeks ahead and what runners can and should do -gratitude -the secret to successful running -"stuffing the silo" -"the joke's on them, I would've done this for free!" -her excitement for what's ahead and paying it forward -Run Fast, Eat Slow -Running the Boston Marathon again some day... for fun! -the running community -her goals for the future  and much more!  You can follow Shalane's journey at https://www.instagram.com/shalaneflanagan/ and https://www.twitter.com/shalaneflanagan/, and you can find her cookbook co-authoried by Elyse Kopecky at https://runfasteatslow.com/ This week's podcast is sponsored by SynchroKnit, powered by Wigwam! SynchroKnit uses breakthrough technology creating a truly fitted sock that doesn't slip, and it enhances the performance of a running shoe. They're tight on the arch and heel which makes it feel snug. Go to synchroknit.com and enter in code LONGRUN25 to receive 25% off. I'll be wearing them this spring and you should too! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support

This week's episode is with Jen A Miller. Jen is a runner and freelance writer who lives in New Jersey.  Please note: The first few minutes of audio aren't great, but it gets better after that! In this episode, we talked about: -getting started as a writer -her journey as a runner -why she runs today -therapy and mental health -tips for people working from home who have never done so before -balance -rejection -keeping it real and much more!  You can follow along at https://twitter.com/byJenAMiller and https://jenamiller.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support

This week's episode is with Camelia Mayfield. Camelia is a trail and ultra runner who lives in Bend, Oregon. In this episode, which we recorded the day before the Olympic Marathon Trials, we talked about: -going from the trails to the road -how she got started with ultrarunning -mental health and what it means for her -how she balances/juggles training, life, and work -approaching a race  -how she uses nutrition to fuel her performance -the US Olympic Marathon Trials -much more! Follow along at https://www.instagram.com/cameliamayfield and https://twitter.com/cameliamayfield --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support

This week's episode is with YiOu Wang. YiOu is a trail and ultra runner who lives and trains in Northern California. In this episode ahead of the Olympic Trials, we discussed: -qualifying for the Trials due to a last minute race change -training for the Trials as a trail runner -lessons learned from the trails that carry over to the roads -her "couch to Boston Marathon Qualifier" while living in Boston -going up in distance beyond the marathon -sponsorship and social media as a pro athlete -"luck is when preparation meets opportunity" -being process focused vs results oriented -her travels -and more! Follow along at https://www.instagram.com/ywangruns/ and https://twitter.com/Magicsquid --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support

This week's special episode is with Erin Strout! Erin is a writer for Women's Running, and lives in Flagstaff, Arizona. In this episode, we talked about: -behind the scenes of being a journalist -how Erin got into the profession -which of her stories are her favorite or the most meaningful -why we're seeing women's distance running the best it has ever been -women's running in general, and how to continue to move things forward -a "state of affairs" with running  -some predictions for the industry and of course... THE OLYMPIC TRIALS! You can find Erin at https://twitter.com/erinstrout and https://instagram.com/erinstrout, and at Women's Running Magazine! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support

This week's guest is Kaitlin Gregg Goodman. Kaitlin is a professional runner who lives in Providence, RI and trains with the BAA High Performance team. In this episode, we talked about: -Training Joyfully, and what that means to her -her development as an athlete and coach -how she finds joy during times of adversity -what she's afraid of -her take on balance  -dealing with the comparison game as a professional runner -her favorite part of the Boston Marathon course… which is coincidentally my least favorite part -Public Health Policy and how to have better conversations around health metrics and progress -her educational background -The Olympic Trials, as she's qualified in the 5000/10000 and marathon! -and much more! Follow along at https://twitter.com/runnerkg and https://instagram.com/runnerkg Tune in next week for a special Olympic Trials preview episode with Erin Strout, which will be released on Thursday instead of Friday, so you can have an extra day to listen ahead of Saturday’s Olympic Marathon Trials race down in Alanta! The NFL study referenced in this episode can be found here: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25649084/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support

This week's podcast is with Allie and Michaela Hackett, a pair of twins living in Boston and running for the Boston Athletic Association. In this episode, we talked about:  -running in the Olympic Trials -what to expect -living together and the vibe when one is crushing it and the other isn't -training on the Boston Marathon course -Boston Marathon goals for later this spring -collegiate running and underfueling -injury and recovery -cortado club vs cold brew club ☕ -fear -training tools and tips -some lighter questions from fans and friends -much more! Follow Allie at https://www.instagram.com/allie__hackett and Michaela at https://www.instagram.com/michaela_hackett/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support

This week's episode is with Lou Serafini, an elite runner in Boston. In addition to running at a high level, Lou is the Community Manager at Tracksmith. In this episode we talked about: -balancing work and training -his second Olympic Trials coming up -Tracksmith and how his role has evolved -a little more behind the scenes of a fast-growing running brand -the Boston running community -what he's scared of -his approach to running and rest -how his relationship with running has changed over the years -much more! Follow along at instagram.com/louserafini1 and twitter.com/LouisSerafini --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support

This week’s episode is with Julia Hanlon. Julia is a runner, yogi, and podcaster herself! In this week’s episode we talked about: -podcasting, and getting back into it after a break -where she finds her inspiration and motivation -her travels all across the country (and world!) -therapy and mental health -getting her Masters in Boulder -leading/participating in writing/mindfulness retreats (Wilder Retreat) -having Lauren Fleshman as her mentor -living with Little Wing in Bend, OR -what she’s scared of -much more! You can follow along with Julia’s adventures (and podcast!) at instagram.com/runningonom  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support