July 25, 2025
Driving Decision-Making for Your Outdoor Trips with GOES Founder, Viktor Makarskyy
For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind RunningAbout 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 Run Jon chats with Viktor about: Viktor's Journey from Swimming to Running The Essential Community and Structure that Running Provides Focusing on Key Drivers to Achieve Your Goals Pattern Recognition and Building Successful Habits Enhancing Outdoor Safety with GOES Health Stay connected: Follow Viktor on Instagram: instagram.com/viktorwrites Viktor on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/makarskyy Check out GOES: goes.health This 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.