Kick back for a less structured conversation with my friend Jonathan Levitt, focusing on the big and small real-life issues affecting runners.
Jon is a runner, cyclist, and podcast host from Boston, MA now living in Boulder, Colorado. He’s a senior sales executive at the blood testing company InsideTracker, working with the team sports, first responder and military populations.
Jon also hosts a podcast, For The Long Run, aimed at exploring the Why and understanding what keeps runners running long, strong, and motivated.
I like to joke that Jon is the Mayor of Boulder because of his ridiculous network of every single runner who lives within 100 miles. We share a lot of miles on the Boulder trails together and have great, rambling conversations about the running industry and our personal training.
It seemed like a perfect time for another Unfiltered conversation on the podcast.
Jon Levitt on High Altitude Races, Podcasting, and Community Connection
In this episode, Jon Levitt and I talk about:
- New running equipment thoughts
- A silly knee injury: How I’m prioritizing movement and avoiding pain
- Adventures at high altitude: Leadville and Breckenridge
- Which is more impressive: a fast marathon or fast 5k?
- How middle-distance races improve performance
- Why we love our podcasts
- Milestones for Strength Running’s podcast and YouTube channel
- Why I had a lot of grasshoppers jumping around in my car recently…
This episode will make you feel like you’re nerding out on running life with your workout buddies. Enjoy!
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Links & Resources from the Show:
- Jon on Instagram
- For The Long Run Podcast on Instagram
- InsideTracker
- Injury prone? Download our free Little Black Book of Recovery & Prevention featuring 9 pro runners and their strategies for recovering and staying healthy.
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