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Long Run Labs: The Business of Endurance

by Jonathan Levitt

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About the show

Long Run Labs is a show about the business of endurance sport. Host Jon Levitt talks with the founders, operators, and investors building the running and outdoor industry: how brands actually get made, how sponsorships actually work, and what the people inside this industry know but never write down. Recent guests include Precision Fuel & Hydration's founder Andy Blow, Zuckerberg Media founder Randi Zuckerberg, and Ketone-IQ founder Michael Brandt. Jon also hosts For The Long Run (440+ episodes), all about exploring the Why. He lives in Boulder, Colorado. New episodes every Tuesday.