For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running

Noah is a professional runner living in Boulder, Colorado, currently training for the Chicago Marathon this fall. In this episode we talked about: -Noah's training over the last few years -why he took the leap -living in Boulder -balance, or lack thereof, as a pro runner -what he struggles with -what he's afraid of -Chicago Marathon 2019 -what's ahead -some fun fan (and girlfriend) submitted questions You can find Noah at twitter.com/ibuilttheark and instagram.com/noah_droddy --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support

This week's guest is Kara Goucher. Kara is an Olympian, a mom, wife, and fighter for clean sport. She’s also a new trail runner! In this episode, we talked about: -her adventures in trail running -what it's like trying something totally new -what it was like to have things go the way they did at Leadville -how she's changed training -mental health and therapy -Clean Sport -what's next for her -so much more! Follow Kara's adventures at Twitter.com/karagoucher and Instagram.com/karagoucher --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support

This week's guest is Reed Fischer. Reed runs for Tinman Elite in Boulder, CO. In this episode, we talked about: -how Tinman got started -how they approach training and connecting with fans -sponsorship -a few lighter/entertaining questions submitted from fans -Reed's focus on longevity and progress over time -staying motivated -his top three cereals -Reed's diet as a pro -much more! Follow along at www.instagram.com/reedfisch and twitter.com/reedfisch --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support

This week's episode is with Hayden Hawks.  Hayden is a professional trail runner, husband, father, and coach.  In this episode, we talked about:  -what gets him really excited in life and sport -Western States training camp -UTMB -the strength and power of a mustache on race day -how he's honed his diet in the last few years  -how faith impacts his training and life -much more! You can find Hayden at Twitter.com/hawks1hayden and Instagram.com/hawks_hayden --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support

This week's guest is Brad Lindeberg, or as I like to call him, Dad Joke Brad. Brad is a hard working amateur runner, and in this episode we talked about: -Dad Jokes -what got Brad into running -what keeps Brad running -balance -some of the challenges he's faced -Brad the Kudos Bot -how he uses social media to connect with other runners -and much more! You can find Brad at https://twitter.com/BradRunsFar and https://www.instagram.com/bradrunsfar/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support

This week's episode is with Shalaya Kipp. Shalaya is a runner, scientist, PhD student, and Olympian. In this week's episode, we went deep down the running nerd rabbit hole. We talked about: -the Nike 4% project -blood biomarkers and athletic performance -sponsorship as an elite athlete -her experience at the London Olympics in 2012 -what gets her really excited in life -much more! You can find Shalaya at twitter.com/shalayakipp and instagram.com/shalayakipp --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support

This week's episode is with pro runner Reid Buchanan. Reid runs for On, and lives in Mammoth Lakes, California. He's one of my favorite athletes to follow because of his no-BS approach to training, social media, and life. In this episode, we talked about: -his journey and progression as a college athlete into a pro runner -why and how he's taken a calculated and long-term oriented approach -how he structures his training -his training environment in Mammoth Lakes, CA -how he uses social media... and much more! You can follow Reid's journey at instagram.com/reidbuchanan and twitter.com/reidbuchanan22 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support

This week's episode is with Dorothy Beal, founder of @mileposts and #irunthisbody. In this episode, we talked about: -listening to your body... and what that really means -why Dorothy loves racing marathons -why Dorothy loves racing MULTIPLE marathons in the same cycle -Dorothy's history with social media -the benefits of therapy and focusing on mental health... and much more! You can find Dorothy on Instagram at www.instagram.com/mileposts and on Twitter at www.Twitter.com/mileposts! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support

This week's guest is Cat Bradley. Cat's a pro trail runner for Salomon living in Colorado. In this episode, we talked about: -her love for 100 milers -what she's scared of -how she practices gratitude and appreciation on the run -SWAP Run Coaching -what keeps her going through tough times -fueling at altitude  -carrot cake -much more! You can follow along with Cat's adventures on Instagram at www.instagram.com/catberad! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support

This week's guest is Neely Spence Gracey. Neely is a professional marathoner for Adidas, and we covered a wide variety of topics in this episode including: -balance -mental training and coming back from a hard race -her entry into the running world -Top American at Boston 2016 -motherhood and pregnancy -sponsorship and childbirth -social media as a pro athlete -much more! Neely can be found on Twitter at https://twitter.com/neelysgracey and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/neelysgracey/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support

This week's episode is with Paddy O'Leary. Paddy is an ultra runner from Ireland, living in San Francisco. In this episode, we talked about: -Getting into running -His experience leading and participating in November Project -Why he loves racing short distance trail races and cross country -His professional career as a cancer researcher -His relationship with his sponsors and thoughts on racing full time You can find Paddy at instagram.com/poleary87 and twitter.com/poleary87! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support

In this week's episode, Mike Wardian talks all about: -what it's like to race every weekend -some of the amazing adventures he's been on -what balance means to him -what scares him -what keeps him motivated -why he pushes his body to such limits You can find Mike at www.instagram.com/mikewardian and www.twitter.com/mikewardian! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support

Anna Mae Flynn and I sat down in Tahoe the week of Western States to talk about her DNS and what she and others can and should learn from it. In this episode we covered: -Longevity vs chasing short term goals -Connection and community in the trail world -Sharing the journey  -Future goals and much more! You can find Anna Mae on Instagram at instagram.com/annamaeflynn --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support

This week’s guest is Chris Mocko.  Chris is a trail runner, ultra marathoner, and long distance specialist who is currently training for the Western States 100 Miler at the end of June.  We talked about what excites him about the hundred mile distance, as he feels he’s figured out the road marathon but still is pretty uncertain about the hundreds, which he finds to be a fun challenge to try and figure out. We talked about Mocko’s experience as a full time athlete, as he’s quit his job twice now. He talked about balance as well as his YouTube channel and general social media presence. Chris opened up a bit about vulnerability and the shared struggle of things not going well all the time, as well as what scares him.  Enjoy! Chris runs for Nike and hopefully one day, Kodiak Cakes. You can find Chris on Twitter at @chrismocko, on Instagram at @cmocko, and his YouTube at youtube.com/themockoshow --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support

This week’s guest is Matt Daniels.  Matt is a trail and ultra runner, as well as a coach. Matt has run a sub 4 minute mile, and this summer he’s taking on the hundred mile distance for the first time, after coming from a track and short distance background. Talk about range!  Matt spent three years stationed in Japan with the US Navy. After that, he returned Stateside to run for a DII running powerhouse where he truly sharpened his speed and ran that sub 4 minute mile.  Over the next few years, he found himself loving the trails after moving to Boulder, Colorado, where we recorded this podcast.  We talked about the dangers of comparison and sticking to your own path, especially in a town like Boulder where the running joke is that “Boulder Average” means having a shoe sponsor. Towards the end of the episode we talked a little about mental strength and Matt’s experience with battling depression and how running helped to bring the joy back into his life. I hope you enjoy our chat!  Matt runs for Nike Trail, Unived Sports, Little Tree Labs, and InsideTracker.  You can find Matt at @mattdaniels480 on Twitter and Instagram! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support