{"podcast":{"title":"For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running","slug":"for-the-long-run-exploring-the-why-behind-running-242472","podcast_index_feed_id":242472,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/81032c4/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://forthelong.run","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/1252793/1252793-1726600323036-8c49fa0c3fc65.jpg","author":"Jonathan Levitt","episode_count":432,"summary":"Exploring the why behind what keeps runners running long, strong, and motivated. Running is a sport that has the power to unite us all and we are here to share conversations about how running has shaped the lives of people within our community, as well as how running has created community in itself. From pro runners and Olympians to ultramarathoners running their first big race to business owners who use running to improve their entrepreneurial journey, we believe in creating community and expanding the running world for all. Hosted by running enthusiast, Jonathan Levitt.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/for-the-long-run-exploring-the-why-behind-running-242472"},"episode":{"title":"Erin Ton is on a Quest for Mountain Speed Records","slug":"erin-ton-is-on-a-quest-for-mountain-speed-records","published_at":"2026-01-23T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/for-the-long-run-exploring-the-why-behind-running-242472/erin-ton-is-on-a-quest-for-mountain-speed-records","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/for-the-long-run-exploring-the-why-behind-running-242472","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forthelongrun/episodes/Erin-Ton-is-on-a-Quest-for-Mountain-Speed-Records-e3dtgr8","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/81032c4/podcast/play/114262312/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-20%2F416455573-44100-2-064afa4758721.m4a","summary":"At 20,000 feet, running feels like moving through molasses… but Erin Ton has found that climbing Colorado's highest peaks in stilettos actually makes her a more thoughtful athlete. Erin was born and raised in Colorado. After graduating from Cornell University in 2020, she moved back to Colorado to pursue professional mountain running. Her primary focus is on Fastest Known Time (FKT) speed records, specializing on steep, technical terrain at high altitude. She currently resides in her van and can be found chasing records all across the American West and all across the world. Jon chats with Erin about: High altitude running challenges and training FKT (Fastest Known Time) pursuits fourteeners climbed in high heels professional athlete sponsorship journey goal of climbing all Colorado 13ers upcoming Aconcagua speed record attempt Stay connected: Follow Erin: https://www.instagram.com/erin_ton7/ Erin’s Strava: “Erin Ton” This episode is supported by: AmazFit Check out the T-Rex 3 and a selection of GPS watches at http://bit.ly/4ojbflT and use code “FTLR” for 10% off. Rocket Money Take control of your spending. Cancel unwanted subscriptions and reduce the rest with Rocket Money: RocketMoney.com/GORUN","meta_description":"At 20,000 feet, running feels like moving through molasses… but Erin Ton has found that climbing Colorado's highest peaks in stilettos actually makes her…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3143,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/for-the-long-run-exploring-the-why-behind-running-242472/episodes/erin-ton-is-on-a-quest-for-mountain-speed-records/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/for-the-long-run-exploring-the-why-behind-running-242472/erin-ton-is-on-a-quest-for-mountain-speed-records.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}