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What Happens When You Choose the Hard Thing with Brendan Morgan
May 1, 2026
46m 09s
The Truth About Fueling for Runners with Stevie Lyn Smith
Apr 24, 2026
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The Long Game: From the 2012 Olympics to LA 2028 While Working Full-Time with Ruben Sança
Apr 17, 2026
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Outrun the Darkness: Running, Recovery, and Doing Something Bigger Than Yourself with John Shep
Apr 10, 2026
58m 43s
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Apr 3, 2026
44m 03s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 5/1/26 |  What Happens When You Choose the Hard Thing with Brendan Morgan✨ | ultrarunningmental health+4 | Brendan Morgan | — | Pennsylvania | ultrarunnerrunning+6 | — | 46m 09s | |
| 4/24/26 |  The Truth About Fueling for Runners with Stevie Lyn Smith✨ | fueling for runnerssports nutrition+4 | Stevie Lyn Smith | Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics | — | fuelingnutrition+5 | — | 1h 08m 06s | |
| 4/17/26 |  The Long Game: From the 2012 Olympics to LA 2028 While Working Full-Time with Ruben Sança✨ | Olympicsrunning+4 | Ruben Sança | UMass Lowell | Cape VerdeBoston | Ruben SançaOlympics+7 | — | 1h 04m 45s | |
| 4/10/26 |  Outrun the Darkness: Running, Recovery, and Doing Something Bigger Than Yourself with John Shep✨ | mental healthultrarunning+4 | John Shep | Athletics Ontario Running PodcastOutrun the Darkness | — | runningrecovery+6 | Precision Fuel & Hydration | 58m 43s | |
| 4/3/26 |  Getting Sponsored While Pregnant: What’s Changing in Pro Running with Grayson Murphy✨ | pregnancy in professional sportsfemale athlete support+3 | Grayson Murphy | Wild Strides | — | professional runningpregnancy+5 | — | 44m 03s | |
| 3/27/26 |  Run Your First 200 Mile Race: Tips for Consistency, Accountability, and Running Toward What Scares You✨ | ultra runningmental approach+4 | Dom Bubri | — | — | 200 mile racetrail running+5 | AmazFitFTLR2026 | 49m 21s | |
| 3/20/26 |  How to Stop Evening Food Binges and Choose the Right Supplements to Improve Your Running✨ | nutritionendurance athletes+4 | Alex Larson | — | Minnesota | nutritionendurance+6 | Vacation RacesFTLR | 54m 01s | |
| 3/13/26 |  The 90% Rule for Sustainable Running Success: Use this Performance Formula✨ | sustainable runningstress and recovery+4 | Cliff Pittman | CTS | — | running performancecoaching+4 | AmazFitFTLR2026 | 1h 07m 49s | |
| 3/6/26 |  Hayden Hawks’ Guide to Mental Toughness and Peak Performance in the Mountains✨ | mental toughnesspeak performance+4 | Hayden Hawks | HOKAAG1+3 | mountains | ultrarunnermental toughness+5 | Precision Fuel and HydrationLONGRUN26 | 56m 23s | |
| 2/27/26 |  Pam Reed's Secrets to Conquering 100+ Ultra Marathons in Extreme Conditions✨ | ultra-runningtraining strategies+4 | Pam Reed | Tucson Marathon | — | ultra-marathonPam Reed+5 | Skej | 50m 02s | |
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| 2/20/26 |  Rachel Entrekin on Grit and Breaking the 200-Mile Barrier✨ | ultramarathonsendurance running+3 | Rachel Entrekin | Precision Fuel and Hydration | southeast USColorado | 200-mile racerunning journey+3 | — | 1h 04m 27s | |
| 1/16/26 |  Nick Thompson on How to Measure Running Progress | What if I told you that the most brutally honest performance metric you'll ever face isn't on your smartphone, can't be faked by AI, and strips away every excuse you've ever made about what you're truly capable of? It’s called running.Nicholas Thompson is the CEO of The Atlantic, an American magazine founded in 1857, which earned the top honor for magazines, General Excellence, at the National Magazine Awards in both 2022 and 2023. In his time as CEO, the company has seen record subscriber growth. Before joining The Atlantic, he was the editor-in-chief of Wired magazine. He is also a former contributor for CBS News and has previously served as editor. He has long been a competitive runner; in 2021, he set the American record for men 45+ in the 50K race.Jon chats with Nick about:running's purity reveals personal truth and growthmultitasking training with commuting and daily life breaking psychological barriers through gradual exposurehow AI threatens media authenticitysetting challenging goals creates transferable resilienceStay connected:Follow Nick:http://linkedin.com/in/nicholasxthompson/https://x.com/nxthompsonhttps://www.instagram.com/nxthompson/?hl=enNick’s book, “The Running Ground” on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Running-Ground-Father-Simplest-Sports/dp/0593244125This episode is supported by:Rocket Money Take control of your spending. Cancel unwanted subscriptions and reduce the rest with Rocket Money: RocketMoney.com/GORUNAmazFit Check out the T-Rex 3 and a selection of GPS watches at http://bit.ly/4ojbflT and use code “FTLR” for 10% off. | — | ||||||
| 1/6/23 |  247. Andy Wacker: The Trail Team is Forming! | Andy is a pro trail runner who lives in Boulder, Colorado. He is a former middle school math teacher passionate about giving back to the world of trail running. In this episode we talk about: -shorter distance trail races being cool too! -respecting the easy runs -the Trail Team -balancing both trail and road running -the role of media and sponsorship in trail running -finding fulfillment: intrinsic motivation above winning and money Check out The Trail Team online at https://www.trail-team.com/ Follow Andy on Instagram @wackera and The Trail Team @the_trail_team and For The Long Run @forthelrpod --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support Microcosm Coaching This show is proudly sponsored by Microcosm Coaching. What I love about their style is that it’s coaching the human who runs, not the runner who “humans.” I’ve done a handful of group runs with their crew, and am good friends with several of their coaches and dietitians. Jumpstart your running goals in 2023 with Microcosm Coaching. Microcosm coaching offers individualized training plans and accountability through daily feedback. Your Microcosm coach will hold you accountable to your running potential. They support and empower athletes of all abilities and backgrounds. Find out more at https://www.microcosm-coaching.com/ Bandera The team at For The Long Run is super proud to share that we will be sponsoring the live race coverage of the Bandera 100k, happening on Saturday January 7th. Tune in to see several prior guests racing 100k in the desert, and hear from Jonathan on the broadcast! Learn more about the Bandera Endurance Trail Race at https://www.tejastrails.com/bandera Goodr This episode is also brought to you by Goodr. Goodr have the slickest shades around, for only $25 and $35. I’m excited to share that they’ve just released ski goggles too! These shades are not only the best looking frames on any snow-capped mountain, they’re also Goodr’s first official step into winter sports. They don't slip, bounce or fog, and stay on my face way better than more expensive sunglasses. If you'd like to support me and the show, treat yourself to a pair (or two) and head over to goodr.com/ftlr to get free shipping. Your face will thank you! | — | ||||||
| 3/21/21 |  150. Tansey Lystad: We can do hard things | 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. | — | ||||||
| 3/5/21 |  147. Rajpaul Pannu: A byproduct of consistency | 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 | — | ||||||
| 2/20/21 |  144. Brianna Sacks: Ultra running and ultra reporting | Brianna Sacks is a runner and journalist for BuzzFeed living in Denver, Colorado. In this episode we talked about: -her reporting at BuzzFeed -some of the national events she’s covered in the last year -getting interested in running -how we met, which is my favorite part about the trail community -Rob Krar -Justin Grunewald’s birthday run in November 2019 -donuts -getting comfortable being uncomfortable -getting over hurdles in her own body and being -therapy and mental health -her recent FKT -and much more! | — | ||||||
| 1/26/21 |  138. Charlie Watson: Chasing Boston, from across the pond | Charlie Watson is a registered dietitian working in a hospital, a new dog owner, a runner, even though right now “I don’t really feel like one,” and world traveler. In this episode we talked about: -BBQ food vs a barbecue -calling herself a runner vs not -getting into running -signing up for the London Marathon as her first race -why the Boston Marathon is her North Star -our shared passion from invitational/charity bib to BQ bib -how she gets out the door in tough conditions -being a dietitian in 2020/2021 -mental health -balance -podcasting/writing -and much more! Follow along with Charlie’s adventures at instagram.com/therunnerbeans | — | ||||||
| 1/22/21 |  137. Lauren Paquette: A Very Fun Job | Lauren Paquette is a southerner, new Flagstaff resident and professional elite distance runner with NAZ Elite. In this episode, we talked about: -her entry into running -moving to a new city -battling through four years of injuries -motivation through the hard times -not giving up -getting to where she is today -knowing cities better than the locals -her dog -very important team related information, such as Team Burrito or Team Quesadilla -her experience so far with NAZ Elite -what she wants to contribute -lots of jokes -the origin of her social handles -and much more! Follow along with Lauren’s adventures at https://www.instagram.com/hotpaquettes/ | — | ||||||
| 1/5/21 |  133. Martin Hehir: "You just need to stubbornly persevere" | Martin Hehir is a professional runner, a dad and husband, medical student and much more. In this episode, we talked about: -his first run -getting more into running in high school -the process of getting better -what he loves about training -The Marathon Project -what success means to him -“stubborn perseverance” -the meaning of “Die first, then quit” -exploring limits -being a parent/husband, medical student and pro runner -balance -pro tips for being a dad who runs a lot -what he knows now that he wishes he knew earlier -vaccines (and all his colleagues getting it) -self comparison and the downsides -meeting yourself where you are right now -what’s next for him -and much more! Follow along with Marty’s adventures at https://twitter.com/mardy_hehir and www.instagram.com/marty10khehir Cover photo: Justin Britton | — | ||||||
| 12/22/20 |  129. Ruby Wyles: "I'm not doing great; injured athletes never are" | Ruby Wyles is a collegiate runner who is self admittedly “gritty, stubborn and has good intentions.” She’s one of the biggest supporters of the podcast so it was fun to put the mic in her hands for an episode. In this episode we talked about: -her start with running -getting into collegiate running -what collegiate running has been like in 2020 -her rollercoaster of 2020 -writing and introspection -being real -talking about the journey while she’s in the thick of things vs afterwards of a success story -injuries -working with Matt Daniels -mental health and the stigma around it -running trails and mountains -and much more! Follow along with Ruby’s adventures at https://www.instagram.com/rwylesxox/ | — | ||||||
| 12/18/20 |  128. Ryan Cormier: "100 miles is like a puzzle and I love puzzles." | Ryan Cormier is a south Louisiana boy living in Baltimore, Maryland. He was a baseball/basketball player who didn’t run until he took up cross country his senior year and found the love of running from there. In this episode we talked about: -getting into running from November Project -the best waffles in Colorado -what he loves about ultra running -his injury journey -his Why -why he keeps going -“a beautiful perfect, imperfect day. My body was ready, but my body and ankle weren’t quite there.” -how he refocused in the COVID era -what he likes about the hundred mile distance -trusting his body -what he thinks it’ll take to get his breakthrough -and much more! Follow along with Ryan’s adventures at www.instagram.com/ryanscormier | — | ||||||
| 12/11/20 |  127. Nia Akins: "You only PR when you're present" | Nia Akins is a recent grad from UPenn with a degree in nursing and nutrition who is a professional runner and loving it! She runs for Brooks Beasts in Seattle. In this episode we talked about: -her first run and running with her mom -the journey from cross country to track -the camaraderie and joy of being on a team -her approach to 2020 -getting her degree in nursing and nutrition… and why -happiness and why it matters -being present and mindful -gratitude -her Why -balance and growth -goals for the future -and much more! Follow along with Nia’s adventures at https://www.instagram.com/nia_akins | — | ||||||
| 8/7/20 |  95. Kurt Decker: Community to the core | Kurt Decker is a trail runner who truly loves his state (Minnesota) and the emphasis on engaging in outdoor activities with the people around him. In this episode we discussed: -making his life all about community -switching careers to follow his passion -working in the running industry -his passion for running and being outside -running his first 100 miler in 2002 -racing western states in 2003 -running in the Grand Canyon in 2015 for his birthday -Twin Cities Running Company and the trail running scene in Minneapolis -what runners can do to help support their local running stores -crosstraining/biking for fun -and much more! Follow along with Kurt’s adventures at https://www.instagram.com/mntrailrunner | — | ||||||
| 8/1/20 |  93. Lex Gillette: "Challenges help us grow and ascend" 🚀 | Lex Gillette is an athlete, a Paralympian, world record holder, speaker and person who loves life at the end of the day. In this episode we discussed: -being a Paralympian and losing his eyesight at a young age -how he’s handling 2020 and the uncertainty around the Olympics and Paralympics -his background in athletics -getting into adaptive athletics -what it’s like to be a blind Track and Field athlete -getting to and maintaining a high level of excellence, with his first Paralympic Games being in 2004 -winning gold at the Games and what it would mean for him -where his motivation comes from -gratitude -his Why -the meaning of life (yep, we went there!) -and much more! Follow along with Lex’s journey at https://www.instagram.com/lexgillette and https://twitter.com/lexgillette | — | ||||||
| 7/24/20 |  91. Jacky Hunt-Broersma: The limit does not exist | Jacky Hunt-Broersma is an amputee, cancer survivor and Ultrarunner who has been running for the last four years, living in Cary, North Carolina, though she’s originally from South Africa. In this conversation we talked about: -trail running as an amputee -motivation -pushing boundaries and doing things people have told her she can’t do -running 100 miles on a treadmill -her first trail race being a 40 miler -perseverance -gratitude -the logistics of trail running with a blade -being a role model for her kids -balance -getting “used to” people saying she’s crazy -big scary goals she has -some of the lessons she’s learned over and over -and much more! Follow along with her adventures at instagram.com/ncrunnerjacky | — | ||||||
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