306. Building Community, Solo vs. Group Runs, & Peeking Inside Boulder’s Running Scene with Jon Levitt

This week’s guest on the podcast has the amazing ability to build community wherever he goes. On an average week, you may find him leading a group of 40 runners or training alongside past Olympians. Jonathan Levitt is a runner and host of the For the Long Run Podcast, and perhaps secretly, the (unofficial) mayor of Boulder, Colorado.

Jon moved to Boulder several years ago and is a huge presence in the running community. He thrives off the companionship of group runs, and often does at least 4 of his 6 runs each week with friends. Through trial and error Jon has learned how to manage the logistics of running with both faster and slower runners, while blending it seamlessly into his own training schedule.

Jon and I discuss the incredible running community of Boulder, along with:

• How Jon finds joy in helping others feel like they belong
• The unique aspects of Boulder’s running scene
• What is the “soft hour” in Boulder and why it works so well
• The ways Jon balances his training while joining other runners
• How to build a running community in your hometown
• The importance of emulating the mental models of other runners

Jon is thoughtful, fun, and full of insights on what makes a running community great. Enjoy!

Links & Resources from the Show:

• Visit Jon’s podcast website, For the Long Run
• Follow Jon on Twitter and Instagram
• Listen to the For the Long Run podcast on YouTube
• Subscribe to Jon’s newsletter
• Listen to Jon's podcast episode with Jason
• Join Strength Running's community!

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