{"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":"Ultra Running Success Over Age 40: Lauren Puretz’s High-Achieving Approach","slug":"ultra-running-success-over-age-40-lauren-puretz-s-high-achieving-approach","published_at":"2026-01-30T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/for-the-long-run-exploring-the-why-behind-running-242472/ultra-running-success-over-age-40-lauren-puretz-s-high-achieving-approach","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/Ultra-Running-Success-Over-Age-40-Lauren-Puretzs-High-Achieving-Approach-e3e3lg6","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/81032c4/podcast/play/114463686/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-23%2F416717681-44100-2-16cb6770b148c.m4a","summary":"From residency training to ultramarathons - discover how Dr. Lauren Puretz balances life as a gynecologic surgeon with competing at the highest levels of trail running, including her breakthrough performance at UTMB and the mindset shifts that fuel both operating rooms and mountain peaks. Lauren Puretz, DO is a board-certified OB/GYN, elite ultrarunner, and mom of 2 based in Colorado Springs. She is the co-founder of Mountain View OB/GYN and co-host of the podcast Speaking of Labias. Outside the clinic, Lauren is intentionally making the most of her time as a competitive runner, chasing big goals, embracing challenge, and having as much fun as possible along the way. Jon chats with Lauren about: Lauren's transition from gymnastics and soccer to cross country running balancing medical career as gynecologic surgeon with ultra running training building community through persistent outreach and shared running experiences managing eating disorder recovery while fueling for endurance performance overcoming fear to compete in challenging mountain races like UTMB Stay connected: Follow Lauren: https://www.instagram.com/lauren1642/ This episode is supported by: Rocket Money Take control of your spending. Cancel unwanted subscriptions and reduce the rest with Rocket Money: RocketMoney.com/GORUN 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.","meta_description":"From residency training to ultramarathons - discover how Dr. Lauren Puretz balances life as a gynecologic surgeon with competing at the highest levels of…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3391,"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/ultra-running-success-over-age-40-lauren-puretz-s-high-achieving-approach/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/ultra-running-success-over-age-40-lauren-puretz-s-high-achieving-approach.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}