How to Build Your Confidence and Self-Compassion for Running with Certified Mental Performance Consultant Neal Palles
Want to build your mental strength and confidence before your next race?Neal Palles is an ultrarunning coach and a psychotherapist and Certified Mental Performance Consultant.Through his private practice, Colorado Psychotherapy and Sport Performance, he works with athletes who are struggling with anxiety, depression, or a performance related issue to help them focus on what matters.Listen to hear about:Jon’s performance and mentality at the Black Canyon 50kThe difference between confidence and self-compassionWhy failure should be normalized since it’s the first step toward learningSetting appropriate goals for the long haul (or run)Stay connected:Neal on Instagram: instagram.com/nealpalles and instagram.com/coloradopsychotherapyandsport For The Long Run Podcast on Instagram: instagram.com/forthelrpodJon Levitt on Instagram: instagram.com/jwlevittJoin the For The Long Run email community: for-the-long-run.beehiiv.comThis episode is supported by:Tifosi Optics: Fantastic sunglasses for every type of run. Anti-bounce fit, shatterproof, and scratch resistant. Use code FTLR2025 at this link for 15% off your pair.Boulderthon: Our favorite Colorado race event with a variety of distances. Use code FTLR20 for $20 off the marathon or half marathon when you register at www.boulderthon.org.PILLAR: If you’re looking to step up your performance, check out PILLAR at TheFeed.com and use FTLR for 15% off your first purchase.Hyperice: Innovative recovery tools for all types of training. My favorite are the Normatec leg boots and Normatec Go portable calf sleeves. Reach out to me on Instagram for a discount code to use at hyperice.com.
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The Ultimate Guide to the Boston Marathon with George Woodward
Boston is coming up next week, and to celebrate, we have a special bonus episode with you to give you the complete guide to the Boston Marathon experience with George Woodward.George Woodward is a father, data scientist, runner, and certified coach who came to running and racing late in life. Boston 2025 will be Marathon number 21 and Boston number nine. He runs with the Somerville Road Runners in USATF events and runs for fun with November Project and the Heartbreakers. Running has allowed him to meet many fantastic people and has added richness to his life.Listen to hear about:The FULL race weekend experienceHow the Boston Marathon presents challenging experiences for all runnersPro tips for the Athlete VillageA mile-by-mile preview of the course itselfHelpful links:Somerville Road RunnersBoston MarathonGeorge’s InstagramGeorge’s Threads
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The Realities of Balancing Parenthood, Entrepreneurship, and Running with Jenny Jurek
Family life in an athletic family can be a balancing act.Jenny Jurek is an avid runner and adventure seeker sharing her passion of the outdoors with her two young children and husband, Scott Jurek.After twenty years designing sustainable outdoor apparel, she recently launched her own business, “Always Up”, which offers performance products that empower parents to stay active during pregnancy and beyond.Listen to hear about:Camaraderie and community of running ultramarathonsNavigating athletic objectives while being a momWriting the book “North” with ScottHow a career in design and love for trail running complement each other Maintaining your own identity when your partner is a famous runner Challenges and rewards of raising kids in a place like Boulder, COStay connected:Jenny on Instagram: instagram.com/jureksontherunJenny on YouTube: youtube.com/@jureksontherunAlways Up Website: alwaysup.loveNORTH on Amazon amazon.com/North-Finding-While-Running-Appalachian/dp/0316433799For The Long Run Podcast on Instagram: instagram.com/forthelrpodJon Levitt on Instagram: instagram.com/jwlevittJoin the For The Long Run email community: for-the-long-run.beehiiv.comThis episode is supported by:PILLAR: If you’re looking to step up your performance, check out PILLAR at TheFeed.com and use FTLR for 15% off your first purchase.Shokz: This episode is supported by Shokz. They stay in place and you'll be safe and sound because they don't go in your ears. Use code FTLR10 for 10% off your purchase. Boulderthon: Our favorite Colorado race event with a variety of distances. Use code FTLR20 for $20 off the marathon or half marathon when you register at www.boulderthon.org.Tifosi Optics: Fantastic sunglasses for every type of run. Anti-bounce fit, shatterproof, and scratch resistant. Use code FTLR2025 at this link for 15% off your pair.
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How Caitlyn Miller Went from Math Teacher to Runner and Owner of Expntl Athletics
What does it take to build a passion-based activewear line?Caitlyn Miller is a 26 year old business owner and marathon runner. Caitlyn’s business, Expntl Athletics, specializes in activewear for distance runners. Listen to hear about:How social media helped Caitlyn connect to audiences and build a brandNavigating the mental and physical aspects of a sacrum injuryDistinguishing between good and bad pain and learning to trust your body againThe vision and inspiration of Expntl AthleticsBringing authenticity and passion to entrepreneurship Stay connected:Caitlyn on Instagram: instagram.com/caitlynmiller_fit/Caitlyn on Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@caitlynmiller_fitCaitlyn on Youtube: youtube.com/@caitlynmiller_fitFor The Long Run Podcast on Instagram: instagram.com/forthelrpodJon Levitt on Instagram: instagram.com/jwlevittJoin the For The Long Run email community: for-the-long-run.beehiiv.comThis episode is supported by:Boulderthon: Our favorite Colorado race event with a variety of distances. Use code FTLR20 for $20 off the marathon or half marathon when you register at www.boulderthon.org.Tifosi Optics: Fantastic sunglasses for every type of run. Anti-bounce fit, shatterproof, and scratch resistant. Use code FTLR2025 at this link for 15% off your pair.PUMA: Get 20% off any PUMA run or train products from shoes to apparel with code FTLRQ1 at www.puma.com.Shokz: This episode is supported by Shokz. They stay in place and you'll be safe and sound because they don't go in your ears. Use code FTLR10 for 10% off your purchase.
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Lessons from Pro Golfer Scott Stallings on Training for the Boston Marathon
Golfing might help your running more than you’d think.Scott Stallings is a 3x PGA Tour winner who earned the reputation as "The Fittest on Tour" due to his fitness-first lifestyle.In April, Scott will be participating in the 2025 Boston Marathon - his first-ever Marathon - while raising funds for and supporting Golf Fights Cancer, a non-profit organization that raises funds for cancer-related organizations and families living with the disease.Listen to hear about:Balancing a professional golf career, being a father, and training to run Golf’s attention to detail, preparation, and adaptation being similar to runningStarting from scratch with running Mental and physical challenges of training for the Boston Marathon The addictive nature of running and its communityStay connected:Scott on Instagram: instagram.com/scottstallingsSupport Golf Fights Cancer: golffightscancer.org/what-we-doFor The Long Run Podcast on Instagram: instagram.com/forthelrpodJon Levitt on Instagram: instagram.com/jwlevittJoin the For The Long Run email community: for-the-long-run.beehiiv.comThis episode is supported by:Boulderthon: Our favorite Colorado race event with a variety of distances. Use code FTLR20 for $20 off the marathon or half marathon when you register at boulderthon.org.Tifosi Optics: Fantastic sunglasses for every type of run. Anti-bounce fit, shatterproof, and scratch resistant. Use code FTLR2025 at this link for 15% off your pair.PUMA: Get 20% off any PUMA run or train products from shoes to apparel with code FTLRQ1 at puma.com.Shokz: This episode is supported by Shokz. They stay in place and you'll be safe and sound because they don't go in your ears. Use code FTLR10 for 10% off your purchase.
Su For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running
Exploring the why behind what keeps runners running long, strong, and motivated. Running is a sport that has the power to unite us all and we are here to share conversations about how running has shaped the lives of people within our community, as well as how running has created community in itself.
From pro runners and Olympians to ultramarathoners running their first big race to business owners who use running to improve their entrepreneurial journey, we believe in creating community and expanding the running world for all.
Hosted by running enthusiast, Jonathan Levitt.
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