The Strength Running Podcast

Training Updates, Smart Shoe News, & A Super Secret Announcement (with Jon Levitt)

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Feb 12, 2026
Jonathan Levitt, podcaster and entrepreneur behind Long Run Labs, joins to share training updates and racing plans. They dig into smart shoe tech from Avelo and how shoe sensors differ from watches. Jonathan also unveils The Huddle, a curated peer network for business builders. Short, punchy conversations on recovery, race strategy, sponsorships, and building community.
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INSIGHT

Speed Work Raises Your Ceiling

  • Training shorter, faster races raises your maximum speed ceiling and VO2 max.
  • Jason Fitzgerald explains this boost carries over and makes longer-distance paces easier.
ADVICE

Combine Stimuli, Don't Specialize Only

  • Train a mix of stimuli: threshold for longer events, VO2 and economy for speed.
  • Jason Fitzgerald advises combining race-specific work with broader development for balanced performance.
ADVICE

Professionalize Podcast Sponsorships

  • If you host a podcast, set higher standards and price sponsorships rather than taking first offers.
  • Jonathan Levitt recommends matching brands to audiences and professionalizing partnerships.
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