Run Farther & Faster — The Podcast with Coaches Lisa Levin and Julie Sapper

Updated: 26 Sep 2025 • 259 episodes
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Coaches Lisa Levin and Julie Sapper provide tips and tricks for running farther, faster, and stronger. After running the Boston Marathon 32 times collectively, Julie and Lisa, along with weekly guests, provide advice for training and racing. While specific to Boston, this podcast is appropriate for runners of all levels and ages.

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In this episode, ,we unpack the official acceptance announcements for the 2026 Boston Marathon—and the surprising cutoff time that left thousands of qualified runners out of the race…again. Julie shares her own experience of being just nine seconds short of the cutoff, reflecting on the sting and plans moving forward.

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In this episode, Julie opens up about her race at the Grand Rapids Last Chance BQ.2, a marathon that didn’t go according to plan. She reflects on: ​What it felt like in the moment to step off the course.​The physical and mental signals she listened to (and the ones she ignored).​Why stopping was both the hardest and th

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How do GLP-1 medications affect training, performance, and recovery? In this episode, we talk with our most frequent guest, Amy Goldsmith, RD, who breaks down the science of GLP-1s, explores the unique challenges they pose for endurance athletes, and shares practical strategies for balancing medication benefits with ru

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We are back and excited to bring some life and running updates. We hope that this episode resonates with so many of you! Thanks for listening. If you are inclined to leave a five star review, we would be so grateful! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook at @runfartherandfaster. Questions? Email us at julieandlisa@runfar

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Lisa recaps her incredible and inspiring week at the National Senior Games and why aging is a privilege! Thanks for listening. If you are inclined to leave a five star review, we would be so grateful! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook at @runfartherandfaster. Questions? Email us at julieandlisa@runfartherandfaster.co

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Author, Ultrarunner, Triathlete, Marathoner, and OG Run Farther & Faster Runner, Jeffrey Weiss joins us on the show this week to talk about his incredible running trajectory—from walk/run to the Comrades Marathon—and every event in between. Jeff started running in 2010 when he joined our very first running group at the

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