How Pro Runners Face the Challenges and Welcome the Joys of Running

Hear straight from pro runners on their biggest challenges and joys of the sport.

Jon moderated this panel discussion at Boulderthon on September 28, 2024 with athletes Scott Jurek, Molly Seidel, Rory Linkletter, Maor Tiyouri, and Dakotah Lindwurm.

Listen to this episode to hear about:

• Why each athlete chose running (and why their Whys can change)

• How they keep moving forward when times get hard

• How to get comfortable being uncomfortable

• The goals of these runners and how they’ve changed over time

• Pushing past post-race blues

What was your biggest takeaway from this conversation that’s fully STACKED? 👉

About Jon Levitt and For The Long Run

Jonathan is a runner, cyclist, and podcast host from Boston, MA, who now lives in Boulder, CO. For The Long Run is aimed at exploring the why behind what keeps runners running long, strong, and motivated.

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