Grayson Murphy is a 2x World Champion and hybrid athlete, competing at the elite level of track, road, and trail running. Much more than a fast runner, Grayson is the founder and CEO of RG Training Logs, all-around kind person and spreader of joy, even amid her own physical and mental health challenges. In this episode we talk about: -highlighting sub-ultra trail running -how elite athletes view success, failure, and fulfillment -sponsorships and brand partnerships in 2023 and...

Professional trail runner, Ironman triathlete, and multifaceted human Lucy Bartholomew joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation about her past, present, and future in endurance sports, and its intersection with community, family, and much more. More than an athlete, Lucy is an avid plant-based cook and outdoor enthusiast passionate about the environment, community, and longevity. In this episode we talk about: -running as a family affair and community experience  -merging passion...

This episode with Ari Hendrix is the second in a Oiselle-sponsored series with the Underbirds: a team of 5 female athletes being supported by Oiselle in the lead up to the 2024 Marathon Olympic Trials. Ari qualified for the trials with a 2:35 PR, making her the 3rd fastest US born African American woman marathoner. Away from running, Ari is a fiancé, twin, and full-time wear-test analyst for Hoka.  In this episode we talk about: -from college basketball and a 4-hour marathon to a 2:35 and...

This episode, with Candice Peak, dives deep into the impact of different goals, data metrics, mindsets, and community on our relationship with running. Candice is a Boston-based fitness instructor, runner, and passionate dog mom, who works 9-to-5 in communications and marketing. A former collegiate swimmer and resistant runner, Candice now loves bringing people together through movement, especially running! In this episode we talk about: -the curse of competitiveness and being too...

At the time of release, November 2023, Israel, Maor’s homeland, is at war with Hamas. Maor Tiyouri, a proud Israeli and Olympian living in Boulder, moved to the US to pursue her running dreams and is currently hoping to qualify for the 2024 Olympic Games. More than an athlete, Maor discusses balancing elite running with a job in communications, as well as the impact the Israel–Hamas war has had on her life and running. In this episode we talk about: -from a childhood in Israel to running in...

Today, Jon speaks with The Running Event (TRE) Event Director, Christina Henderson. A multi-decade long love affair with running, dating back to elementary school laps, have molded Christina into the person she is today. Sister, daughter, partner, and friend, community holds equal weight in Christina’s life, and she unites these two priorities in her work as the Event Director for The Running Event: an annual trade show and conference for professionals in the running and outdoor...

This episode with Molly Bookmyer is the first in a Oiselle-sponsored series with the Underbirds: a team of 5 female athletes being supported by Oiselle in the lead up to the 2024 Marathon Olympic Trials. Molly is a runner based in Columbus, Ohio, wife and sister, dog mom, and corporate professional working a full time job. She is also a Oiselle Underbird! In this episode we talk about: -resiliency through injuries and health scares to elite running -focusing on the baby steps, the daily...

This special episode is a coaching conversation between Jon and TJ David, elite trail runner and coach with Microcosm Coaching, a sponsor of the podcast. Jon and TJ unpack Jon’s recent breakthrough ultra race, highlighting the strategies which set Jon up for success that we can all learn from. We talk about coming back from running lows, setting goals and race expectations, and the importance of coaching for all athletes, no matter their experience or ability. In this episode we talk...

This episode is with ultrarunner and host of the popular Everyday Ultra podcast, Joe Corcione. Deeply passionate about finding fulfillment, Joe uses his actions and words to show people that no matter who they are today, they can become whoever they want to be. Through running, Joe has climbed out of rock bottom, learned to thrive with his ADHD diagnosis, and stayed sober for over 4 years. In this episode we talk about:  -running out of rock bottom -beginner runner struggles to...

Bailey describes herself as a dedicated friend and dog mom, runner and science nerd. Born into a running family, the sport is in Bailey’s DNA, and today she competes as a professional trail runner for Nike. Bailey opens up about struggles with an eating disorder, toxic coaching and team cultures, and her identity as a runner.  In this episode we talk about: -navigating an ever evolving running identity  -being fuelled by curiosity and the unknown  -the impact of coaching relationships:...

Jessica is a Registered Dietitian working with a variety of different sports, athletes, and elite teams performing at the highest level. Her passion for nutrition and performance came out of her personal struggles with food and body image. Jessica’s professional resume includes stints with Kobe Bryant’s training facility, the Los Angeles Clippers, military, brand partnerships, and her private practice. We connected over a common brand partnership, 2Before, a New Zealand blackcurrants...

This episode of For The Long Run is with Elliott Beach. Husband, dog dad, and avid middle-to-back of the pack hobby jogger, Elliot’s transformation from pandemic-onset runner to ultramarathoner is both remarkable and relatable. Motivated by gratitude, community, and pushing beyond any limits and fears, we talk about all of this and much more! Outside of running, Elliot identifies as a fraternity professional, helping to educate undergraduate men on public health and safety. In this episode...

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...

Olympian and professional runner, award-winning writer and filmmaker, Alexi Pappas is not afraid to take on new challenges and test her limits. In this episode of the For The Long Run Podcast, Alexi recaps her experience completing the historic Leadville 100 Trail Run: 100 miles of high-altitude, extreme Rocky Mountain terrain. Underprepared and inexperienced at the ultra-distances, Alexi’s race was a rollercoaster of mental and physical challenges, as well as being a huge opportunity for...

This episode of the For The Long Run Podcast is Kevin Cekanor, a 4 ft 5 photographer and avid runner. Born with achondroplasia dwarfism, he has defied limitations and turned adversity into a powerful force for transformation. Kevin shares his remarkable journey from running as a form of punishment to using it as a means to connect with his faith and community, overcome physical and mental limitations, and as a vehicle for giving back.  In this episode we talk about:  -from running for...

This episode of the For The Long Run Podcast is with professional ultrarunner and full-time employee at Oura Ring, Don Reichelt. Passionate about being outside and connecting with people, Don uses running as the vehicle for connection and storytelling. An accomplished ultrarunner with 3 ultra-distance treadmill world records and top 100-mile performances, Don has had to navigate years of mental struggles to get where he is today. In this episode we talk about:  -using the outdoors as an...

This episode of the For The Long Run Podcast was recorded 1 week ahead of 2023 Western States Endurance Run with ultrarunner and Western States debutant, David Lam. More than a runner, David, fondly referred to as the “Mayor of San Francisco”, is heavily involved in the running community, and uses running for connection, representation, and support. Professionally, David works in the tech industry and calls San Francisco’s Bay Area home.  In this episode we talk about:  -running community...

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...

Former NCAA Division I runner and current mastermind behind The Personalized Running Doc, Lauren describes herself as very passionate, driven, resilient, and loyal. Having logged thousands of miles, from high school and college track and cross country, to qualifying for the Boston Marathon, and then nearly walking off the New York City Marathon course, Lauren uses her vast array of running experiences to help others as a doctor of physical therapy, runner rehab specialist and running...

Steve Mura is a father of two, husband, amateur runner and coach with New York Road Runners. Recently, Steve became a kidney donor, quite literally giving his neighbor a new lease of life! He is using his experience as a living organ donor to raise awareness of organ donation and the full life that can be after surgery through challenging himself to do hard things like climbing Mount Kilimanjaro and running marathons! In this episode we talk about: -finding running in adulthood and the...

Sam Hendry is a trail runner, Nordic skier, and new member of The Trail Team. He grew up in Canada’s Rocky Mountains and is now living in Salt Lake City while he skies for the University of Utah. We talk about balancing high performance in skiing and running simultaneously. As Sam pursues trail running at the elite level, he talks about the role of social media for securing sponsorships and sharing stories and advice.  In this episode we talk about: -combining Nordic skiing and trail...

A popular Twitter follow and successful entrepreneur, Kelly Vaughn is no stranger to putting herself out there and taking chances. Having recently stepped into the world of running, Kelly  considers herself a “baby runner” who just passed the “everything hurts” stage of running. This episode explores running from a beginner’s perspective with a strong focus on intangible measures of success rather than prizes and podiums. Kelly is also the director of engineering at a video startup living in...

Darn Tough has become a regular sponsor of the For The Long Run podcast, and today we are lucky to be joined by one member of the team, Owen Rachampbell. Born and raised in the sock capital of the world, Vermont, Owen has worked at Darn Tough Vermont Socks for over 6 years. Socks aside, Owen “Stone-Soup” Rachampbell goes by many names, including “Sir Owen Van Grizzle the Duke of Beartown” on the trails. He is an outdoor enthusiast, thru-hiker, and runner, and we chat all about his experiences...

While we are releasing this episode ahead of the 2023 Western States Endurance Run, this talk on all things crewing and pacing is truly evergreen. This is a double-header episode hearing from two experienced pacers and crew members: Amelia Boone and Alex Hildebrandt. As well as being an accomplished elite ultrarunner and obstacle course racer herself, Amelia is preparing to pace top Western States contender Meg Morgan in this year’s race. Fuelled by his love of the trails and running...

The 2023 Western States Endurance Run, the World’s oldest 100-mile race, takes place in just a few weeks, and this episode is with Western States debutant Meg Morgan. Aged 25, she is one of the youngest athletes in the field; a lifelong runner who ran the Boston Marathon in high school, Meg is no stranger to big races! When she’s not running, Meg works in climate finance at the Rocky Mountain Institute in Boulder, is a bagel connoisseur, and an outdoor enthusiast who hates sitting...