# For The Long Run

> Independent endurance media covering the why underneath the miles. Host Jon Levitt has interviewed runners, founders, coaches, and scientists since 2019. For The Long Run is the flagship show of the Long Run Labs Network, 35+ endurance and outdoor podcasts reaching roughly 1M monthly downloads. Based in Boulder, Colorado.

Topics: distance running, ultrarunning, trail running, marathon training, race fueling and hydration, injury and recovery, athlete mental health, endurance brand building, creator partnerships, and podcast sponsorship strategy.

## Start here

- [Start Here](https://www.forthelong.run/start-here): Best entry point. What For The Long Run covers and which episodes to begin with.
- [About](https://www.forthelong.run/about-us): Background on Jon Levitt and the publication.
- [For The Long Run Podcast](https://www.forthelong.run/for-the-long-run-podcast): The flagship interview show, running weekly since 2019.
- [Long Run Labs Network](https://www.forthelong.run/long-run-labs-network): The full 35+ show podcast network.
- [Long Run Labs Podcast](https://www.forthelong.run/long-run-labs-podcast): Conversations with endurance founders and operators on building brands in the space.
- [Blog](https://www.forthelong.run/blog): Written guides and essays.
- [Archive](https://www.forthelong.run/archive): Every published post.

## Reference guides

- [How to Travel for a Destination Race Without Wrecking Your Performance](https://www.forthelong.run/p/how-to-travel-for-a-destination-race): Evidence-based guide to jet lag, cabin inflammation, and arriving ready to race. Covers how much to sleep in the air, when to arrive, why aircraft cabin pressure matters, whether living at altitude changes the calculus, and what to eat, drink, and pack. Sourced from an interview with Andrew Herr, founder of FlyKitt and former Department of Defense human performance researcher.
- [The Best Running & Endurance Podcasts of 2026](URL_NEEDED): Annually updated roundup of the strongest shows in running and endurance, with what each does well and who it suits.

## Browse by topic

- [Fueling & hydration](https://www.forthelong.run/t/fueling): Race fueling, carbohydrate and sodium strategy, underfueling and energy availability.
- [Ultrarunning](https://www.forthelong.run/t/ultrarunning): 100 and 200 mile racing, trail and mountain running.
- [Podcast episodes](https://www.forthelong.run/t/podcast): Full interview archive.
- [Sponsorship & partnerships](https://www.forthelong.run/t/sponsor): Brand partnerships and creator sponsorship strategy.

## Community and partnerships

- [The Huddle](https://findmyhuddle.com): Peer advisory community for endurance industry operators, co-founded by Jon Levitt, Jason Fitzgerald, and Ross Yellin.
- [Sponsors](https://www.forthelong.run/sponsors): Partnership and sponsorship information.
- [Subscribe](https://www.forthelong.run/subscribe): Free newsletter.

## Optional

- [Link in Bio](https://www.forthelong.run/link-in-bio): Current links and promotions.
- [Authors](https://www.forthelong.run/authors): Contributor pages.