About this episode
Are you actually prepared for your next outdoor adventure?Viktor Makarskyy is the Cofounder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of GOES Health where he is responsible for the product and engineering of their outdoor health platform. He is an avid runner living based in Los Angeles, where he’s currently training for a hilly marathon later this year in Japan. He checks the GOES app daily for real-time outdoor risks to help plan his runs, and GOES has helped him personally with everything from muscle cramps to impact injuries while running on trails. Disclaimer: GOES is a sponsor of For The Long RunJon chats with Viktor about:Viktor's Journey from Swimming to RunningThe Essential Community and Structure that Running ProvidesFocusing on Key Drivers to Achieve Your GoalsPattern Recognition and Building Successful HabitsEnhancing Outdoor Safety with GOES HealthStay connected:Follow Viktor on Instagram:instagram.com/viktorwritesViktor on LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/makarskyyCheck out GOES:goes.healthThis episode is supported by:Shokz: This episode is supported by Shokz. They stay in place and you'll be safe and sound because they don't go in your ears. ?Use code FTLR for $10 off your purchase. Tailwind: Fueling shouldn’t be complicated. Tailwind offers all-in-one nutrition that’s easy to digest, gut-friendly, and made by athletes, for athletes. Use code FTLR20 for 20% off your first order here.Boulderthon: Our favorite Colorado race event with a variety of distances. Use code FTLR20 for $20 off the marathon or half marathon when you register at www.boulderthon.org.GOES: Need a trail companion that’s smarter than your average gear? Meet GOES—the essential outdoor app created by wilderness medicine doctors. Whether you're planning your next adventure or handling a backcountry emergency, GOES gives you expert medical guidance—even without cell service. Tap a body part, assess the risk, and get clear next steps. It’s like having a backcountry medic in your pocket—and it’s an absolute must-have in our kit. Use code 25FTLR30 for 30% off an annual GOES+ plan.
