For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running

Ali Feller is the host of the Ali on the Run Show, a freelance writer and editor, a mom, wife, and someone who is really just excited about life. In this episode, we talked about: -Ali’s first few runs to the dog park and back -why she kept running -the feeling of her first race -why she got into podcasting -some of the takeaways from 300+ episodes -self acceptance and what she’d tell her younger self -her goals for her daughter -making a career of running and podcasting -and so much more! Thanks to Beam for sponsoring this episode of the podcast. beam is a CBD company that’s making waves in the running world by offering products that combine THC-free CBD with other high-quality ingredients. It was founded by two ex-professional athletes with the idea that everyone should have the chance to experience what better feels like. Whether you’re sore or stressed, beam is key for recovery and self-care. Visit beamtlc.com and use the code FTLR for 15% off and let me know what you think. I suggest the dream powder or focus capsules! Follow along with Ali's adventures at instagram.com/aliontherun1 and her podcast, Ali on the Run!

Joe Holder is the founder of The Ocho System, a Nike Master Trainer, run coach, consultant and writer, out here trying to use his skill set to apply it to as many places as possible. In this episode we talked about: -getting into health and fitness -using his gifts to help others -why he believes helping just one person is worth it -“you’re gonna have to do weird shit” -falling in love with your idiosyncrasies -three main stressors to manage -balancing hard work and recovery -his nutritional beliefs, grounded in science and self-experimentation -long term success -goals and his mission -the meaning of life -and so much more Follow along with Joe’s journey at instagram.com/ochosystem This episode is brought to you by SuperCoffee; the healthy, delicious alternative to sugary coffee drinks. SuperCoffee was recently named the fastest growing food and beverage brand in America by Inc Magazine, and after tasting a bunch of their flavors, I can see why. Their coffees contain zero sugar and many of them contain 10g of plant based protein. They’re growing in popularity in the running community and I’m excited to share a special discount with you. They offer a 60 day money back guarantee, meaning if you don’t love it, you get your money back. No questions asked. Grab 15% off online with the code FTLR or look for them nationwide in 25,000 stores like Target, Whole Foods, Walmart, Kroger and CVS.

Marni Salup is a wellness minded athlete, yogi and entrepreneur. She’s also an explorer, adventurer and has a curiosity and passion for life.  In this episode, we talked about: -her own podcast, Marni on the Move -becoming an entrepreneur  -her training goals and progress in 2020/2021 -top takeaways from her own podcasting -what success means to her -a failure and where it led  -meditation and mindfulness -and much more! Follow along with Marni’s adventures at instagram.com/marnionthemove and her podcast, Marni on the Move!

Natalie Mitchell is a mom of three, a runner who truly loves the sport, a wife, podcast host and a person who just really loves this life. In this episode we talked about:  -getting into running -how she uses social media  -why she runs -how she got into podcasting and her goals there -her love of traveling and exploring new cities -her 2021 running goals -what success means to her -mental preparation -longevity and running for life -and much more! Follow along with Natalie at instagram.com/natrunsfar and her podcast, Suite Run.  My episode on her podcast drops April 1st!

Tansey Lystad is a runner, part of Tracksmith’s amateur program and runs for Boulder Underground, a semi professional sunrise and sunset chaser, high school science teacher, dad joke connoisseur, and a life enthusiast. In this episode we talked about: -finding happiness -the balance between struggle and growth “Don’t crack the egg” and not holding goals too tight -therapy and mental health -running strong despite an otherwise challenging year -success -big dreams -sunrise chasing -The Track Club/Boulder Underground Thanks to GU Energy Labs for sponsoring this episode. Initially known as THE energy gel company, GU now offers several different product lines designed to meet the needs of today’s athlete. It’s not just the mid run refueling option that I love, but their post run recovery protein that mixes SO well with coffee, or even the before bed magnesium and vitamin D supplement too. No other magnesium supplement has worked as well as theirs has for me. This season of running is a great time to try something new, so why not try GU? For The Long Run listeners get 20% off anything on their site with the code FTLR at guenergy.com.

Sabrina de la Cruz is a kind, passionate, hard working woman whose commitment is to help others and also strive for greatness as a professional runner. In this episode we talked about: -her growth as a runner -more importantly, her growth as a human -Angel City Elite’s genesis -what it’s like to be part of a team where promoting diversity in the sport is a core tenet -the women’s running community -what shocked her about the 2020 Olympic Trials -balance -mental health -being ok with failure -gratitude -what she’d tell a younger version of herself -and so much more! Follow along with her adventures at https://www.instagram.com/sabrinaldelacruz Thanks to Beam for sponsoring this episode of the podcast. beam is a CBD company that’s making waves in the running world by offering products that combine THC-free CBD with other high-quality ingredients. It was founded by two ex-professional athletes with the idea that everyone should have the chance to experience what better feels like. Whether you’re sore or stressed, beam is key for recovery and self-care. Visit beamtlc.com and use the code FTLR for 15% off and let me know what you think. I suggest the dream powder or focus capsules!

Ashley Brasovan is a runner, friend, community member, and an environmentalist focused on climate change. In this episode, we talked about: -Struggling to define herself as a runner post collegiately -running since 6th or 7th grade -having bone issues and overcoming those injuries -hearing that she might not run again -getting to “rock bottom” and then coming back -her passion for the environment -things that runners (and everyone) can do to help the environment -having “more buckets of happiness than just running” -her definition of success -pacing at Project Carbon X2  -and much more! Follow along with Ashley’s adventures at instagram.com/ashley_brasovan  Thanks to Beam for sponsoring this episode of the podcast.  beam is a CBD company that’s making waves in the running world by offering products that combine THC-free CBD with other high-quality ingredients.  It was founded by two ex-professional athletes with the idea that everyone should have the chance to experience what better feels like. Whether you’re sore or stressed, beam is key for recovery and self-care.  Visit beamtlc.com and use the code FTLR for 15% off and let me know what you think.  I suggest the dream powder or focus capsules! Cover photo: Hoka One One

Rajpaul Pannu is a first generation Indian American, born in Los Angeles County. He’s a runner that’s just trying to get it all together in this day and age (aren’t we all?!). In this episode we talked about: -his first few runs and setting a goal of a 6:20 mile in school -his progression into ultra running -HOKA Project Carbon X2 -why he loves road ultras -reading The War of Art -meditation and gratitude -balance -consistency -what success means to him -how the pandemic has helped his running -being a first generation American -representation in the trail and ultra world -having the best hair on the start line -and much more! Follow along with Rajpaul’s adventures at instagram.com/lightningraj Cover photo by Melissa Ruse Photography

Emily Infeld is a cat mom, a runner, foodie, and a passionate person who loves to laugh. She also runs professionally for the Bowerman Track Club. In this episode we talked about: -getting into running and realizing she was good -the injury/recovery cycle -injury frustrations -staying mentally strong -the unknown -support from her teammates and coaches -setting intentions -daily gratitude -mental health and normalizing it -“it’s ok to ask for help” -“we all have struggles and that’s ok” -defining success -and much more! Follow along with Emily’s journey at https://www.instagram.com/emilyinfeld Thanks to Beam for sponsoring this episode of the podcast. beam is a CBD company that’s making waves in the running world by offering products that combine THC-free CBD with other high-quality ingredients. It was founded by two ex-professional athletes with the idea that everyone should have the chance to experience what better feels like. Whether you’re sore or stressed, beam is key for recovery and self-care. Visit beamtlc.com and use the code FTLR for 15% off and let me know what you think. I suggest the dream powder or focus capsules! Cover photo: Cortney White

Karis Jochen is a runner and grad student getting her masters in data analytics, and in “the soul” she is a lifelong learner and pursuer of all passions.   In this episode, we talked about:  -her start with running -“running is the ultimate teacher of life” -happiness not being the same thing as joy -fear and how it is a construct -her role as a data scientist -not running during the pandemic -life passions -what she’d do without running -“you are enough”  -and so much more! Follow along with Karis’ adventures at instagram.com/karisjochen Thanks to Beam for sponsoring this episode of the podcast.  beam is a CBD company that’s making waves in the running world by offering products that combine THC-free CBD with other high-quality ingredients.  It was founded by two ex-professional athletes with the idea that everyone should have the chance to experience what better feels like. Whether you’re sore or stressed, beam is key for recovery and self-care.  Visit beamtlc.com and use the code FTLR for 15% off and let me know what you think.  I suggest the dream powder or focus capsules!