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

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.