Want a realistic look at how parents can spend meaningful time with their kids while also working toward running goals?

Adam Merry is a professional dad and former pro runner living in Belfast, Maine. He loves the process of self-discovery and improvement through training and race trail and ultra marathons.

Listen to hear about:

• Finding a sustainable balance between family life, work, and running
• Stepping away from Instagram and Strava to avoid comparison
• Finding other outlets and communities to stay connected
• Consistency in training for the Black Canyon 50k race
• Future plans for the Boulder Boys podcast

Listen to Adam’s episode from almost 5 years ago on For The Long Run: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4rOQWTg68pVJk8XdaLnAMb

Stay connected:

• Adam on Instagram: instagram.com/amerryrunner
• For The Long Run Podcast on Instagram: instagram.com/forthelrpod
• Jon Levitt on Instagram: instagram.com/jwlevitt
• Join the For The Long Run email community: for-the-long-run.beehiiv.com

This episode is supported by:

• Tifosi Optics: Fantastic sunglasses for every type of run. Anti-bounce fit, shatterproof, and scratch resistant. Use code FTLR2024 at this link for 15% off your pair.
• PUMA: Get 20% off any PUMA run or train products from shoes to apparel with code FTLR20 at www.puma.com.
• Fuel Goods: Get all of your endurance sports nutrition goodies from one place and support an Asheville-based local business. You may even get a free FTLR hat in your custom box! Use code FTLR10. https://fuelgoods.com/pages/forthelongrun

For The Long Run’s podcast consultant is here to pull back the veil on everything from production to brand partnerships!

Emily Holland is the co-founder of Wild Poppy Creative Consulting, working with creators and small business owners to maximize their impact on the world. She’s worked with Jon for 3 years now and she joins the pod to break down everything For The Long Run in a real way.

She's a trail runner, rock climber, beginner skier, and overall outdoor enthusiast based in Boulder with her partner and weird rescue dog.

Listen to hear about:

- Predictions for the content and podcasting space in 2025

- How podcasts and brands can work together as a win-win

- How FTLR has put out content consistently for 6 years

- Building relationships through podcasting

- Upcoming plans for FTLR that include YOU!

Stay connected:

- Emily on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/emilylholland

- Emily on Instagram: instagram.com/emilylaurelholland

- Wild Poppy Creative Consulting for podcasts: wildpoppycreativeco.com

- For The Long Run Podcast on Instagram: instagram.com/forthelrpod

- Jon Levitt on Instagram: instagram.com/jwlevitt

- Join the For The Long Run email community: for-the-long-run.beehiiv.com

This episode is supported by 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.

Ever thought about starting a run club or event of your own? Listen up!

Alexandra Weissner is the co-founder of Brunch Running, a community-focused run club and event series based in Denver.

With years of experience producing events like The bRUNch Run and the Steamboat Marathon, Alexandra has built a vibrant community that celebrates running, connection, and post-run brunches.

Want to run the Steamboat Marathon? Use code FTLR15 for 15% off your race entry of any distance!

Listen to hear about:

- Run clubs as social hubs for community and inclusion

- How you can start a run club yourself

- Getting in the mindset to create something new

- How Alex balanced training and work while professionalizing her running

- Finding local support and volunteers to make events like the Steamboat Marathon happen

Stay connected:

- Code FTLR15 for 15% off race entry: steamboatchamber.com

- Alexandra Weissner on Instagram: instagram.com/alexweissner

- Brunch Running Club on Instagram: instagram.com/brunchrunning

- Brunch Running Club Website: brunchrunning.com

- For The Long Run Podcast on Instagram: instagram.com/forthelrpod

- Jon Levitt on Instagram: instagram.com/jwlevitt

- Join the For The Long Run email community: for-the-long-run.beehiiv.com

This episode is supported by 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.