• The Social Side of Running: How Community Events Fill a Need for Human Connection with Brunch Running’s Alexandra Weissner

  • Jan 24 2025
  • Length: 44 mins
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The Social Side of Running: How Community Events Fill a Need for Human Connection with Brunch Running’s Alexandra Weissner

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  • Ever thought about starting a run club or event of your own? Listen up!


    Alexandra Weissner is the co-founder of Brunch Running, a community-focused run club and event series based in Denver.


    With years of experience producing events like The bRUNch Run and the Steamboat Marathon, Alexandra has built a vibrant community that celebrates running, connection, and post-run brunches.


    Want to run the Steamboat Marathon? Use code FTLR15 for 15% off your race entry of any distance!


    Listen to hear about:


    - Run clubs as social hubs for community and inclusion

    - How you can start a run club yourself

    - Getting in the mindset to create something new

    - How Alex balanced training and work while professionalizing her running

    - Finding local support and volunteers to make events like the Steamboat Marathon happen



    Stay connected:


    - Code FTLR15 for 15% off race entry: steamboatchamber.com

    - Alexandra Weissner on Instagram: instagram.com/alexweissner

    - Brunch Running Club on Instagram: instagram.com/brunchrunning

    - Brunch Running Club Website: brunchrunning.com

    - For The Long Run Podcast on Instagram: instagram.com/forthelrpod

    - Jon Levitt on Instagram: instagram.com/jwlevitt

    - Join the For The Long Run email community: for-the-long-run.beehiiv.com


    This episode is supported by Hyperice: Innovative recovery tools for all types of training. My favorite are the Normatec leg boots and Normatec Go portable calf sleeves. Reach out to me on Instagram for a discount code to use at hyperice.com.
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