The Running Effect Podcast (Dominic Schlueter)

Back on the podcast is the one and only Elise Cranny!

Elise is an Olympian, and American Record Holder, but to me, she is a friend, mentor, and inspiration. The last time Elise was on the podcast was episode 50, so I thought, who better to have on 100ish episodes later than her. For those who aren't familiar, Elise runs for Nike's Bowerman Track Club and has slowly cemented herself as one of the greatest US Female Distance Runners of all time. Just within the past two years, Elise has won back-to-back US Championships in the 5k, made the Tokyo Olympics & Eugene World Championships, and set an American Record in the indoor 5k. 

In this conversation, Elise and I talk about comparison, reflection, being where your feet are, why finding your Why is crucial, if she'll write a book one day, and much more! Any conversation I have with Elise is insightful, and I always walk away inspired. Quite frankly, this didn't feel like a podcast; more like a normal phone call that just happened to be recorded and put out to the public. I'm incredibly confident you'll find value from today's podcast and walk away enlightened and impacted. 

Anytime I have Elise on the podcast, she drops many nuggets of wisdom, and today is no exception. So get your pen, paper, and AirPods, and enjoy my conversation with Elise. 

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Today on the podcast, I have the great privilege of speaking with national champion, Irene Riggs. Irene recently won Nike Cross Nationals (NXN) and had a historic season, forever cementing her legacy in her home state West Virginia. The special thing is that Irene has two seasons left to add to her incredibly storied career already. 

In this conversation, Irene and I dive deep into her running career, life, goals, and different experiences that have shaped her into who she is today. We discuss her past XC season, including her NXN win, how her twin sister Caroline has impacted and inspired her, choosing Stanford, and her goals for 2023. This conversation was a ton of fun and inspiring as well. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting out, you'll find something to relate to and learn from in this episode. Irene is an incredibly insightful and inspiring guest, and we're sure you'll find something valuable in this episode.

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Today on the podcast is Alex Millard, one of the top runners in the NCAA! 

Alex currently attends and competes for Providence College. She most recently placed 2nd at the 2024 Big East XC Championships. 

Prior to her time at Providence, Alex attended Loughborough University, where she was the National U20 Cross Country Champion in 2022. She also earned a Bronze Medal at the European U23 Cross Country Championships in 2022.

On the track, she placed sixth (4:11.67) in the 1,500 meters at the European Athletics U23 Championships. This year, she was also a member of the Bronze Medal Great Britain Mixed Relay Team at the World Cross Country Championship.

Alex holds PRs of 4:05.58 in the 1500m, 8:52.02 in the 3k, and 15:18.15 in the 5k. 

In today's conversation, Alex takes me through her first year in the NCAA, placing 2nd at Big East, her ambitions for herself and her team going into championship season, the biggest differences between the UK and the US, insights from her training, mindset, and much more.

Tap into the Alex Millard Special. 

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Fresh off of qualifying for the World XC Championships, Kole Mathison returns to the podcast!

Kole placed second in the men's U20 8k final in 24:18.4 at the USATF Cross Country Championships at Pole Green Park in Mechanicsville, Va. 

Last year, Kole helped team USA capture bronze at the World Athletics U20 Cross Country Championships in Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia, by placing 25th individually. 

Kole also recently signed an NIL with HOKA and became their first NIL athlete. 

In high school, Kole was absolutely dominant, winning the 2022 Foot Locker National Championships, winning 4 individual state titles in Indiana, and leading his team to two more, and being a 2xstate Gatorade POY. 

Kole currently attends the University of Colorado Boulder, where he's a freshman. 

In today's conversation, Kole recaps his performance at the USATF XC Championships, coming back from his first real injury of his career, recent lessons learned, signing an NIL with HOKA, and his ambitions for the coming months. Anytime Kole comes on the podcast, it's a banger! 

Tap into the Kole Mathison Special. 

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Over the past year, Masai Russell has taken over not only on the track this past year, but also social media. As of writing this, she has 189k followers on Instagram. In high school, Masai was an Eight-Time National Champion and in addition to this, was a 2xNational Record holder. Currently while at the University of Kentucky she’s an 11-time All-American. She will be returning to Kentucky for one more year so watch out. 

While many see Masai on social media or lighting up the track, very few actually see who she is beyond these things. In this podcast, we seek to understand Masai and her story better. You’ll hear insights and wisdom throughout this episode from Masai. I’ve interviewed very few guests over the years as wise as Masai is.

This is a really fun, lighthearted, and inspiring conversation! I hope you all enjoy this one as much as I did. Please like, subscribe, and share with your friends if you enjoyed today’s episode! You can also give us a five-star review on Spotify and support the sponsors who support us (:

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Today on the Call Room Road To Balboa, I'm joined by the one and only Manny Putz!

Manny placed 5th last year at NXN as a junior and is a 3xWisconsin State Champion in XC as well as a pair of titles on the track. He was the Wisconsin Gatorade Player of the Year in both his Sophmore and Junior years in XC. 

Manny holds PRs of 2:00 (800m), 4:12 (1,600m), 8:56 (2-Mile), and 14:32 (5k XC). 

But back in the day, Manny was a stud, too, setting a national record in the 1500m for 12-year-olds running 4:18.10. 

Manny is committed to running for Wisconsin next year. 

In today's conversation, Manny takes me through his successful high school career thus far, his upbringing in sport, his training and why low milage works for him, how he handles comparison, his recuriting process, his mindset going into Foot Locker, and much more!

Manny brought the energy, and I thoroughly enjoyed this one!

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Today on the podcast is newly minted Olympian James Corrigan! 

James has had quite the wild past few months going from 9th at the NCAA Meet to placing third at the US Olympic Trials. Because James didn't have the Olympic standard or enough world ranking points, he had less than a week to chase the Olympic Standard time. James flew out to Penn and got the job done, qualifying for his first Olympic Games in Paris. 

James has run 4:01 in the Mile (at altitude), 8:13 in the steeplechase, 13:30 in the 5k, and was an All-American in his first NCAA Cross Country Championships. 

James will be a junior this upcoming fall at BYU. 

In today's conversation, James takes me through his wild last month, from making the Olympics to getting married and everything in between. We break down his remarkable performance at the US Olympic Trials and document what it took to get to that place. 

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Today I have the privilege of having the one and only Grayson Murphy on the podcast. Grayson is an extraordinarily accomplished professional runner for Saucony. She is a 2xUS champion and a 1xWorld Champion. She has also run world-class times on the track and roads. In addition to her world-class performances on the trials, roads, and track, Grayson is the Founder and CEO of Racin' Grayson Training Logs and an overall incredible human being who has contributed so much to the sport of running. 

Grayson has one of the more unique personal stories of how she got into running. I was personally fascinated and inspired by it. I loved hearing about how Grayson puts curiosity at the center of running and the many paths it has led her down. Listening to my podcast with Grayson Murphy will provide valuable insight and inspiration for anyone looking to improve their performance and overall well-being. Through Grayson's personal experiences and knowledge, you will gain a deeper understanding of the mental and physical components of running and how to apply them to enhance your own running journey and ultimately improve the quality of your life.

You can listen wherever you find your podcasts by searching, "The Running Effect Podcast." If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it. If you really enjoy the podcast, consider sharing it on social media to spread the word!

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THE EMILY SISSON SPECIAL 

Emily Sisson is one of the greatest US Distance Runners of all-time, and she still has her best running ahead of her. At every level, Emily has been ABSOLUTELY dominant. 

In high school, Emily qualified for the prestigious Foot Locker National Cross Country Championships all four years, a feat that has barely been replicated throughout history. 

In college, at Providence College, Emily was a two-time NCAA champion, winning titles in the 5000m at both the indoor and outdoor NCAA Championships in 2015. She also set a collegiate indoor record for the women's 5000m with a time of15:12.22 at the Big East Indoor Track & Field Championships. 

Emily turned pro in 2015 with New Balance and continued to train under her college coach, Ray Tracey, and has all the way up to the present day. 

As a pro, Emily has set multiple American Records, including the American Record in the Marathon, which stands to this day. It was set at the 2022 Chicago Marathon, where she ran 2:18:29. Emily made the US Olympic team this past summer in the Marathon after placing 2nd at the US Olympic Trials in Orlando in February. 

In today's conversation, Emily takes me through the biggest lessons and learnings from her successful career, her years in high school and how she's always fallen back on her love for the sport, her ambitions for the future, and so much more.

I absolutely loved this conversation and the opportunity to pick Emily's brain on so many topics. This one is packed with wisdom! Take the time to listen to it. 

Tap into the Emily Sisson Special.  

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Have you ever wondered what it looks like to train as a professional distance runner? What the day-to-day life looks like? How to handle setbacks, failure, adversity, and doubts? How to set goals, train for them, and execute them on race day? As outsiders, we see remarkable athletes accomplish remarkable things every year. We don't see the behind-the-scenes of what went into that remarkable performance. We don't see or understand the hours of hard work, struggle, doubt, etc. The Running Effect is here to bring you an inside look at all these things with the man, the myth, the legend, Ben Flanagan. 

 

Ben Flanagan has cemented himself as one of the best Canadian runners of all time in his short four years of being a professional runner. He is the Canadian half-marathon record holder with a time of 61:00 and has won the prestigious Falmouth Road Race three years in a row (gaining the name "The King of Falmouth" in the process). In addition, he won the 2018 NCAA 10k title while competing for the University of Michigan. Ben is currently sponsored by On Running and is a member of VNTC based out of Ann Arbor, Michigan. 

Over the next two months, Ben and I will dive deep into his indoor campaign leading into The Ten, presented by Sound Running. We will go into his training, racing, mindset, and answer your questions along the way! The first episode is now live. It was a big introduction to the series, and we go through many interesting subjects. Go listen wherever you find your podcasts! Make sure you're following "The Running Effect Podcast" on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, so you never miss an episode. Tap in and share with your friends. 

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Sports scientist, running coach, and all-around badass Jonah Rosner is here today—ready to drop knowledge and level up our understanding of running science.

Jonah is an applied sport scientist based out of Brooklyn, New York. He has spent the past 10 years working with athletes and teams from all major American Professional Team sports. 

Most recently, Jonah was the applied sport science coordinator for the Houston Texans in the NFL. At 25 years old, he was one of the youngest sports scientists in NFL history.

Jonah specializes in using the latest sport science technology and testing to individualize running and strength programs for athletes. He recently partnered with Nike to run the Nike Running Performance Lab in New York City.

Jonah is a consistent presence on Instagram (he has 54.4 thousand followers), where he routinely drops reels and posts diving deep into all things running training. Your favorite runner's runner probably follows him–no joke. 

You will be bookmarking this man's posts for years to come, we promise.

In addition, his newsletter is terrific and it's a place where he shares science-backed tips on how to optimize marathon performance.

Jonah is no slouch himself: he has a marathon PR of 2:57–which he ran at the Chicago Marathon. Check him out on Strava, where he routinely runs 80-90 mile weeks while also strength training a few days a week. 

In today's conversation, we discuss Zone2 Training, Threshold, Supershoes, the benefits of strength training, Jonah's background in sports science, and so much more. 

You will not want to miss this conversation. It is PACKED with wisdom. 

Tap into the Jonah Rosner Special.

  

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Today on the podcast, I get to speak with high school sensation, Sadie Engelhardt. Just as a Freshman last year, Sadie ran 4:35.16 in the mile (a U16 World Record), won Nike Outdoor Nationals, broke the state record in the 1500 by clocking a 4:11.79 at the Portland Track Festival. On the grass this past season, Sadie won a state championship and, early in the season, ran a record-breaking time of 15:42 in the 3-mile. Sadie's coach, Tyree Cruz, put it best, “Sadie may be one of the best runners in high school history, but she’s so much more than that. She’s also a great teammate who loves her team and is always there for them.”

I thoroughly enjoyed my conversation with Sadie. It was light, fun, and inspiring. We discuss her start in the sport all the way up to going into some of her biggest races. Sadie also answers your listener questions and talks about her love of Trader Joe's. Listening to my podcast with Sadie Engelhardt will provide valuable insight and inspiration for anyone looking to improve their performance and overall well-being. Through Sadie's personal experiences and knowledge, you will gain a deeper understanding of the mental and physical components of running and how to apply them to enhance your own running journey and ultimately improve the quality of your life.

You can listen wherever you find your podcasts by searching, "The Running Effect Podcast." If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it. If you really enjoy the podcast, consider sharing it on social media to spread the word!

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Today on the podcast is Jessica Murphy!

Jessica is a business and brand leader within the running industry. I love my conversations with elite athletes, but I wanted to expand for an episode to showcase one of the leaders within the running world. 

Jessica has spent time at Nike, Runnersworld, and is now a Co-Founder of BibRave, a marketing agency that specializes in digital and IRL activations in the endurance space.

Jessica graduated from the University of Illinois with a bachelor's and master's in Advertising. 

Jessica is also a runner herself, having completed multiple marathons, holding a PR of 3:21:40 coming from the Berlin Marathon. She's also done a handful of ultra-marathons throughout the years, including a 50-milter. 

In today's conversation, Jessica discusses her successful career in the industry, her time spent at NIKE and Runnersworld, the creation of Bibirave and how she and her partner have grown it over the years, how to get a job in the industry, and much more! I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation and am confident you will, too. 

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Undefeated Benji Anderson hops on the podcast today! 

Benji is one of the top boys in the class of 2025 and recently commited to run for the University of Notre Dame. 

Benji holds PRs of 1:54.05 (800m), 4:15.26 (1600m), 8:52.12 (3200m), and 14:48 (5k). 

Benji is a 2023 Footlocker All-American, and the #3 returner in 2024. He's a 3xState-Runner Up. He's a 2x4x800m state record-holder and state champion. He also is a 2xColorado State classification record-holder (freshman and sophomore5k). 

Benji also excels on the trails, where he is the National High School Trail Running Champion. 

In today's conversation, Benji takes me through his career, his undefeated season thus far, his ambitions for the rest of the year, being one of the first HOKA NIL athletes, his passion for the trails and so much more!

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68 minutes of obsessing about running. 

That's today's podcast. 

And there's no better human to do this with than Mr. Obession himself, Zach Pogrob. 

Zach has recently fallen in love with the sport of running and has thrown himself fully into the fire of seeing how far he can go in this sport. In his first Marathon, on next to no training Zach ran a 3:16:30 Marathon. 

Zach has created next-level content over social media over the past few years and has amassed a following of over 1.5 million followers on Instagram alone. 

This podcast was one of my all-time favorites. It's just two humans who are in love with running, jamming on their love for running. You won't want to miss this one. It's special. 

Tap into the Zach Pogrob Special. 

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Registered Dietitian and running coach Cortney Berling joins the show to cut through the noise of diet culture and teach us how to fuel smart for long-term running success.

Cortney, also a Certified Diabetes Instructor, mother of three (ages 1, 3 and 5), and military spouse (her husband is activeduty Marine Corps) has a diverse background in sports and nutrition.

Originally from Medina, Ohio, she ran cross country and track at The University of Cincinnati. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition from Cincinnati, completed her Dietetic Internship at the Cleveland Clinic, and obtained her Master’s of Public Health from Liberty University.

Cortney’s mission is to educate runners on how to integrate smart, intuitive eating and sports nutrition into their regimen for optimal performance on the roads, trails and track. According to her site, she wants to help runners improve their performance while not obsessing over food, which is a real struggle for many of us.

As Cortney likes to say, “you don't have to be thin to win.” She herself is no slouch on the roads: she has PRs of 17:10 in the 5k, 1:19.19 in the half marathon, and 2:57 in the marathon. 

In today's conversation, Cortney shares key insights on fueling and nutrition, the differences between fueling for both genders, a deep-dive into fueling during your period, why how much you eat is more important than what you eat, and tons more.

This episode is PACKED with valuable info. Don't miss it. 

Tap into the Cortney Berling Special.

  

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Today on the podcast is Owen Slacker!

Olin opened up his 2024 season with a new PB at 5,000 meters (13:08.76) indoors at the BU Terrier Classic. A month later he ran a fantastic race to finish second at the USATF Indoor Championships over 3,000 meters, earning a spot on Team USA at the World Indoor Championships. At Worlds, he ran valiantly over the final two laps…eventually finishing in fifth place.

Olin ran for the University of Wisconsin, where he earned an undergraduate degree in biology and a graduate degree in kinesiology while achieving notable personal bests in the mile (3:56.66), 3,000 meters (7:45.73), and 5,000 meters (13:19.34). His crowning achievement came in his senior year with a dramatic victory in the 5,000 meters at the NCAA Championships. In 2022, he turned professional and joined HOKA NAZ Elite. 

In today's conversation, Olin takes me through his past few months of running and racing, his takes on Nico Young, Jakob vs. Josh, why college kids are running so fast, his plans for the outdoor season, and much more!

Anytime I get Olin on the podcast is a good time. This episode was that and then some!

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I have the great privilege of welcoming Hobbs Kessler to the podcast today.

Hobbs competes professionally for Adidas, having turned professional directly after high school. He holds the North American U20 record in the 1500 meters, having run 3:34.36 at the Portland Track Festival in May 2021. He also holds the American high school record for the indoor mile, with a time of 3:57.66 set in February 2021. He was named the 2021 Gatorade National Track and Field Athlete of the Year. Hobbs competes for The Very Nice Track Club based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Hobbs is one of the greatest runners of our generation.

Hobbs is also an outstanding rock climber. Growing up, he represented the United States many times growing up.

In today's episode of the podcast, Hobbs takes us through his incredible story and rise to the top of distance running. I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation and hearing more in-depth about the races that have shaped his career. Going through Hobb's incredble story and lessons he's learned along the way was incredibly enjoyable and inspiring.

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In episode thirty-six of The Running Effect (with Dominic Schlueter), I speak with Anna Rohrer. Anna was a two-time Foot Locker National Champion and Gatorade National Player of the year in high school. From there, she went on to an extremely successful career at the University of Notre Dame where she was an 8-time All-American. Now she is the Director of Coaching at "Dreamfuel" and a Coach and Mentor for her company "Next Level Racing"! 

 

In this episode, we go through her whole career from high school to professional and some of the lessons she's learned. We dive into specific subjects unique to Anna's story that will help you better understand Anna and why she is so successful. We also go into her two new companies and all the good work she is doing! 

 

S H O W   N O T E S 

-Dreamfuel: https://dreamfuelcoaching.com/

-Next Level Racing: https://www.next-level-racing.com/

-Anna's Notre Dame Profile: https://und.com/roster/anna-rohrer/

-Anna's Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anna_Rohrer 

-Increase Your Impact Podcast (podcast mentioned in this episode): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/increase-your-impact-with-justin-sua-a-podcast-for-leaders/id1058589696

-Endure: https://www.amazon.com/Endure-Curiously-Elastic-Limits-Performance/dp/0062499866

-Music used for intro/outro: https://youtu.be/hnkUvwOHaf0

 

God bless you all!

Today on the podcast is the one and only, Olin Hacker!

Olin, a talented and dedicated runner hailing from Madison, Wisconsin, established himself as a rising star in the world of professional track and field. With an impressive background in both cross country and track, he followed in his father Tim's footsteps, who was an NCAA cross country champion. Olin's journey continued at the University of Wisconsin, where he earned an undergraduate degree in biology and a graduate degree in kinesiology while achieving notable personal bests in the mile (3:56.66), 3,000 meters (7:45.73), and 5,000 meters (13:19.34). His crowning achievement came in his senior year with a dramatic victory in the 5,000 meters at the NCAA Championships. In 2022, he turned professional and joined HOKA NAZ Elite, immediately making an impact with impressive performances, including runnings PRs of 7:38.10 (3k) and 13:09.94 (5k) and a win at the Festival of Miles. Olin's dedication and accomplishments reflect his promising future in the world of professional running.

In today's episode, Olin goes through his very successful rookie season, his start in the sport, handling the ups and downs of the sport, and much more! This conversation was an absolute pleasure. Olin is always bringing the fun vibes and insightful answers. I hope you all enjoy today's episode as much as we did having it!

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Most kids dream of breaking four minutes in the mile. Very few take the steps to realize this goal. Simeon Birnbaum is one of those kids who never thought he could run as fast as he did, but worked his butt off to be in a position to break this huge barrier. All the more impressive is Simeon working through the brutal conditions of South Dakota, consistently battling harsh winds and other conditions every single day. 

In this episode, we go through Simeon's start in the sport of running all the way up to his sub-4 race. We discuss many different topics that relate to his career. Lastly, we answer your unique listener questions. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for Simeon. His hard work ethic, determination, and enthusiasm for this sport is inspiring.

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Episode 10 of The Call Room With Connor Burns & Simeon Birnbaum! The season finale. In this episode, Connor and Simeon recap their respective experiences and performances at the 2023 Hoka Festival of Miles Meet. We also discuss some fun subjects and close out this series in memorable fashion. 

ABOUT THE CALL ROOM: Introducing The Call Room With Connor Burns & Simeon Birnbaum. 

The Running Effect will document their season in-depth this outdoor track season. Each week, Connor and Simeon will pull back the curtain and show you how they train physically and mentally and handle failure, adversity, and the ups and downs that ensue this season. 

Connor Burns ran 3:58.83 in the mile last June, becoming the first high schooler from Missouri to break the four-minute barrier. He is also a reigning national champion in the 3200m and became the fifth-ever high schooler to break four minutes in the mile indoors by running 3:59.11. Most recently, Connor became a national champion indoors in the 2-mile by running 8:43.24. Connor has committed to run for The University of Oregon this fall. 

Simeon Birnbaum is the first sixteen-year-old in America to break four minutes in the mile. He did this by running a 3:59.51 while winning a national title in that same race. Simeon also holds a personal best of 1:50.12 in the 800m. Simeon holds the South Dakota state records in the 3200m, 1600m, and 800m. Simeon has committed to run for The University of Oregon this fall. 

This season Connor and Simeon are chasing history; we are here to document it in a historic and unprecedented fashion. Over the coming months, Connor and Simeon will dive deep into their outdoor campaign leading into big invitationals, state championships, national record attempts, and national meets. We will go into their training, racing, mindset, and answer your questions along the way!

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THE ELISE CRANNY SPECIAL IS HERE

A 60-minute masterclass on flourishing within the sport of running. Elise tackles some tough questions surrounding how to go about the sport in a sustainable way while still pursuing big goals. 

If you're not familiar with Elise, she's a 2xOlympian, 4xUS Champion, and US National Record Holder in the Outdoor 3k. She has had one of the most dominant opening stretches to a career in US Women's distance running.

In college, Elise competed for Stanford University, where she had one of the most dominant careers in Stanford history, going on to become a 12-time All-American. She was also a two-time Pac-12 champion. 

In high school, she won two cross-country state championships, as well as two state track titles in the 800, 1600, and 3200. Elise also competed at the 2014 World Junior Championships and finished fourth in the 1500m. 

In today's conversation, Elise takes me through reflections from her 2024 season, her coaching change, and the impact Coach Jared Cornfield has had, how to flourish in the sport of running, how to approach running more sustainability, and SO much more!

This is definitely one of the most insightful podcasts I've ever heard. Do not miss this one. You will be blessed by the wisdom shared. 

Tap into the Elise Cranny Special.  

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Less than 400 people have ever completed the Transcontinental Run across the United States. 

Recently, Paul Johnson became one of those people, and one of the fastest to ever do it, completing the trek in 52 days and averaging 59 miles a day (yes, you read that right.)

Paul is passionate about inspiring others to get up, engage in physical activity, and find their own positive outlets. Paul discovered that military and veteran communities are particularly prone to struggles with mental health due to the nature of everything they do and experience, and because of this, Paul dedicated this trans con run to Team Red White & Blue. He raised over $590,000 for this important cause. 

In today's conversation, Paul takes me through his journey and progression within the sport, the logistics behind planning a trans con run, how he preserved despite wanting to throw in the towel every single morning, what's next, and so much more!

Man, was this conversation inspiring. One of the things that Paul shared with me that struck me was how, just a few years ago, he felt like his body was "literally going to fall apart running 30 miles a week," to then averaging 59 miles a day on this run. His story is one of dedication and the power of running for something bigger than yourself. 

Tap into the Paul Johnson Special. 

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In episode twenty-two of The Running Effect (with Dominic Schlueter), we speak with Robert Brandt. In this episode, we go through his incredible career, injuries, high school years, his collegiate journey so far, and so much more! Robert has experienced so much success in the past few months, but we go through everything that got him to that point. This episode will certainly provide inspiration and motivation!

Show Notes for episode twenty-two with Robert Brandt:

-Robert's Georgetown Profile: https://guhoyas.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/robert--brandt/12252

-Robert's Strava (personal training log): https://www.strava.com/athletes/30660522?oq=robert

-A Book that has had an impact on Robert's Life: https://www.amazon.com/Cant-Hurt-Me-Master-Your/dp/1544512287

-Music used for intro/outro: https://youtu.be/rQO8escJC78

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In episode fifty of The Running Effect, I speak with my good friend Elise Cranny. Elise is quickly cementing herself as one of the greatest American Women distance runners of all time. Just within the past thirteen months, she has won her first Olympic Trials (in the 5k), competed in her first Olympics, set a new American Record in the indoor 5k (14:33), and the second time in American History in the 10k (30:14).

Some of the topics we cover in this episode include:

-Her Olympic experience from racing to the exotic food

-Her American Record in the 5k and #2 time in the 10k

-Her decision to donate her prize money from "The Ten" to the "Katie Myer Memorial Fund" and why we need to start discussing mental health more

-Her involvement in "Voice in Sport" and why she thinks it's important to give back to the sport

-In a culture that is so fixated on results, how she has tried to detach yourself from what others think

-What she thinks the biggest misconception about Bowerman Track Club is

-The biggest lessons she's learned from her teammates

The amount of wisdom and advice Elise provides in this episode is incredible. Elise is a phenomenal runner, but an even better human being. The impact she is having on and off the track is astounding!

S H O W   N O T E S

Elise's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elise.cranny/?hl=en

Episode 29 w/Elise: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Mcm4dpEbpIOX716o1RRoo?si=9Zf8Q-B7QDyIdg8zwHHVuw&utm_source=copy-link

Race Commentary w/Elise: https://youtu.be/Hg9iVBAS-oI

Elise's Bowerman Profile: https://www.bowermantc.com/elise-cranny-bio

Voice in Sport Website: https://www.voiceinsport.com/

"The Ten" 2022 Race: https://youtu.be/2cJ-mQYZyCw

Dylan Schubert shocked the running world when he crossed the finish line in Madison in 3rd. 

But he believed he was due for a breakthrough. 

Despite a rocky summer filled with injury, Dylan maintained faith and confidence in himself. 

Today's conversation chronicles the journey and story of Dylan.

Back in HS, Dylan was a 4:18, 9:09, 14:53 guy who qualified for NXN in both 2018 and 2019.

In college, despite not getting much recognition, Dylan has steadily been climbing to become one of the best runners in the country. He's a 3xXC All-American (11th, 24th, 3rd), an Outdoor NCAA qualifier in 5k, has run 3:58 in the Mile and 13:29 5k, is a Regional XC and 5k Champion, and an 8xConference Champion.

In today's conversation, Dylan walks me through his breakthrough performance, why he saw this coming, insights into his training, lessons from Coach Robert Gary, his ambitions for the future, his coaching business, and much more. 

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Today on the podcast is multiple-time All-American Chloe Scrimgeour! 

Chloe competes for Georgetown University, where she's been absolutely dominant over the years. 

Chloe is a 5xAll-American, a 4xBig East Champion, and the School Record Holder in the 3k, 5k, and 10k.

She holds PRs of 8:50 (3k), 15:21 (5k), 32:29 (10k), and 19:28 (6k on grass). 

In today's conversation, Chloe takes me through her journey in sport, her ambitions for her last year at Georgetown, how she balances school and running, why she doesn't like social-media, her NIL with Brooks, and much more!

It was a fun time learning about one of the biggest up-and-coming stars in the NCAA! Take the time to listen to the story of Chloe! 

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The journey of Jackson Heidesch is one of unbridled honesty and crushing heartbreak.

From high school standout to oft-injured Duke student-athlete, Jackson Heidesch has been forced to deal with more than just physical maladies.  

It's been 18 months of toil, rehab and bouts of depression for the Iowa native, who is now opening up about his mental health struggles. Jackson will be taking a designated pause from the NCAA to redshirt the entire indoor and outdoor season. 

Although he's been through ringer in his short running career, he seems to be setting the stage for a resurgence on and off the track and grass.

Jackson's hardships since agreeing to run for Duke include a couple of grade 4 stress fractures; mono, and the aforementioned depression. With a combination of family support and talk therapy, in addition to physical therapy work–Jackson has come out the other side of this dark tunnel ready to get back to logging miles and competing with the best in the country. 

Jackson was the 2022-23 Gatorade Boys Cross Country Player of the Year for Iowa, where he broke the 4 minute mile barrier to break the state record, running a 3:59.08 at the HOKA Festival of Miles. That year he also swept the 1600m and 3200m titles at the state meet, running a 4:07.28 and a 9:08.86, respectively. 

In today's conversation, Jackson takes me through his past two years of ups and downs, how he became aware of his mental health, his plans going into the future, and so much more. 

This one is deep, raw, emotional, take the time to be blessed by Jackson's vulnerability and share with someone you know. 

Tap into the Jackson Heidesch Special.

  

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Today on "The Call Room: Road To Seattle" is record-breaker Jane Hedengren! Jane won last year's Brooks PR Girl's Mile title in a Meet Record time of 4:35.69! This time was also the fourth fastest outdoor time in US high school history for the mile. Jane also has run 9:49 in the 2-Mile, and 2:09 in the 800. She's won state titles, national titles, and has the meet record at the Woodbridge Invitiational. Jane is returning to the Brooks PR Meet in 2024 and currently deciding between the Mile/2-Mile, but leaning towards the 2-Mile. In today's conversation, Jane walks me through last years PR meet, why confidence is so important, dealing with injuries and how she has overcome them recently, her ambitions for this track season, and much more! This is an awesome opportunity to look into the mind of one of the fastest high school girls in the history of the sport. Tap into the Jane Hedengren Special. You can listen wherever you find your podcasts by searching "The Running Effect Podcast." If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it. The podcast graphic was done by the talented: Xavier Gallo S H O W N O T E S -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ -My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -My Newsletter: https://therunningeffect.substack.com

Today on the podcast is Sinta Vissa!

She represented Italy at 2023 & 2022 World Athletics Championships competing in the women's 1500 metres. Sinta is the 2022 NCAA 1500m Champion. She is also the Italian indoor record holder for the mile.

Sinta was born in Ethiopia and raised in Italy. She moved to the US in 2019 to run in the NCAA, and that led to her joining the OAC and running track professionally. She started running after watching the Ethiopian teams at the 2008 Olympics. 

In today's episode, Sinta takes me through her story, moving countries twice and what those transitions were like, going to the NCAA, her progression at Ole Miss, choosing OAC, her amabitions for 2024, and so much more!

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The last time Robert Brandt was on the podcast, we were announcing his retirement from the sport. 

This time, we're announcing his comeback. 

For those who aren't familiar with him, Robert was one of the top runners in the NCAA during his time at Cal Berkeley, UCLA, and then Georgetown, having six first-team All-American performances. He's run 3:55 in the Mile, 13:19 in the 5k (19th All-Time in the NCAA) & 27:39 in the 10k (19th All-Time in the NCAA). He was an Olympic Trials Finalist 5k and 10k 

and holds the schools record at Georgetown in the 5k and 10k 

Robert will be making his return to the sport on December 10 at The California International Marathon, where he will be aiming to qualify for the Olympic Trials in Orlando, Florida. 

In today's episode, Robert goes through his decision to come back to the sport in some capacity, his new outlook on the sport, recent training, starting beef, what the future might hold for him, and so much more. 

Anytime Rob comes on the podcast, it is bound to be a banger episode, and today is no exception. There are lots of good stories and wisdom in today's episode that you will not want to miss out on. 

Tap into the Robert Brandt Special. 

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The most listened-to man in the history of The Running Effect makes his return to the podcast. His name is Yaseen Abdalla.

For those who aren't familiar with Yaseen, he went from a 24:42 5k in high school to NCAA Champion at the University of Texas. His story is nothing short of inspiring and impactful. Yaseen is a man who works harder than almost everyone I know and has a smile on his face while doing it. Yaseen has become one of the top runners in the NCAA due to this work-ethic and unbreakable belief in himself that he can and will prevail.

In his second appearance on the podcast, he brings many nuggets of wisdom. I mean, the man does not miss. Every time I speak with Yaseen, he's always bringing the fire. In this episode, he shares his thoughts on quick fixes, why the long road is always better, his performance at SECs, how to rebound from disappointing performances, and he closes out the episode by directly sharing a message with you all.

Someone once DMd and said they listen to the Yaseen podcast 3-4 times a week, so I hope round two is worthy of that kind of attention. So tap in and enjoy the Yaseen Abdalla Special.

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Today on the podcast is Paul Bergeron!

Paul has run 4:10 (Mile), 8:51 (2-Mile), & 14:43 on the grass. Paul placed 15th at the 2022 Foot Locker Cross Country National Championships, and will be one of the top returners this year. Paul is commited to run for Stanford University next fall. 

In today's episode, Paul goes through how he handles injuries, running 80-miles a week, his career and how he's gotten better throughout it, his ambitioms for the year, and more. This conversation was an awesome opprotunity to learn from one of the best to do it from the Northeast Region!

Tap into the Paul Bergeron Special. 

Today's episode is a part of "The Call Room Rising Stars" a series where you will meet the next generation of stars, hear their journey to get to where they are today, and get an inside look at their preparation going into the Foot Locker Regional & National Meets. 

You can listen wherever you find your podcasts by searching, "The Running Effect Podcast." If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it. 

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EPISODE 10!

In today's episode, Alex and I reflect on this project. We go through what went well, what we think we could have done better, and the biggest takeaways from the past ten weeks. We also dive into how to approach your off-season both mentally and physically and close out with some parting words of wisdom from Alex.

I hope you all enjoy today's episode as much as we did recording it. Considering sharing it with a friend if you enjoyed it or have enjoyed any of the episodes in the past! This is the quickest way we can grow. 

About this series: Introducing Project 2:59!

Over the next nine weeks, I will be documenting my preparation and lead-up to the 2023 Columbus Marathon that will take place on October 15.  

This will be my first attempt at the marathon distance, and I have set the ambitious goal of running 2:59 or faster to break the three-hour barrier and qualify for a future edition of The Boston Marathon. 

Coaching me will be Alex Ostberg, a seven-time All-American who holds PRs of 3:58 in the Mile, 7:49 in the 3k, and 13:18 in the 5k. He has a Bachelor's Degree in human biology, a minor in psychology, and a master's in public health. 

I will take you behind the scenes on my training, mindset, and more each week via podcast with Alex. We will dive into the ins and outs of marathon training, seeking to provide you value along the way. 

I will also be documenting the training on social media so you can visually see the training and follow in a more in-depth way than ever before!

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In episode thirty of The Running Effect (with Dominic Schlueter), we speak with Shelby Houlihan from the Bowerman Track Club. Shelby is the American Record Holder in the 5k (14:23), 1500m (3:54), and made the Olympic games in 2016, but her journey to get there hasn't always been smooth. She was born with a rare hereditary blood disorder called spherocytosis and had other struggles throughout her career. Her champion mindset has set her apart from other competitors throughout each stage in her career/life. There are so many amazing lessons/principles she shares in this show! I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did! 

 

Show Notes For Episode Thirty w/Shelby Houlihan: 

-An amazing article on Shelby (10/10 worth reading): https://www.womensrunning.com/culture/people/you-dont-know-shelby-houlihan/

-Shelby's Bowerman Profile: https://www.bowermantc.com/shelby-houlihan-bio

-Shelby's ASU Profile: https://thesundevils.com/sports/track-and-field/roster/shelby-houlihan/2562

-14:23 AR Race Video: https://youtu.be/7GP3A-e4ByU?t=387

-Music used for intro/outro: https://youtu.be/hnkUvwOHaf0

God bless you all!

"Don't quit before the miracle." 

Curious about how someone runs a 200-mile race? Listen to find out!

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Today on The Call Room Rising Stars is Alyssa Sauro!



Alyssa placed 9th at the 2022 Foot Locker Cross Country Nationals. This past spring, Alyssa ran 10:11 in the 3200m. She's won 11 individual state championships in XC and Track & Field in her hometown of West Virginia. Alyssa also won the 2022 Interational U18 Mountain Running Cup.



In today's episode, we dicuss her start in the sport of running, how she's gotten better throughout the years, her season thus far, her ambitions for Regionals & Nationals, and much more.



Tap into the Alyssa Sauro Special.



Today's episode is a part of "The Call Room Rising Stars" a series where you will meet the next generation of stars, hear their journey to get to where they are today, and get an inside look at their preparation going into the Foot Locker Regional & National Meets. 



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In episode fifty-one of The Running Effect, I speak with Amos Bartelsmeyer. Amos is a German Olympic athlete who is a part of the Bowerman Track Club.

Some of the topics we cover in this episode include:

-How he got his start in the sport of running and his first impressions of the sport

-If he could go back and give his high school self one piece of advice what it would be

-How he balanced DI running with the academic side of Georgetown

-What it's like to train with the best in the sport (including Olympic Champion Matt Centeowitz).

-The biggest lessons he's learned from his teammates

-His reflections on his Olympic experience

-His goals for the rest of the year and what motivates him to chase after these goals

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Amos's BTC Profile: https://www.bowermantc.com/amos-bartelsmeyer-bio

Amos's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amosbartelsmeyer/?hl=en

Today on the podcast is Brian Livingston!

Brian is the West Coast Marketplace Lead for Maurten, the fueling company that is used by the likes of Eliud Kipchoge & Keely Hodgkinson. Fueling is a complex subject that l've been wanting to dive into and there's no better person to do it with than Brian! He is extremely gifted in breaking down complex subjects in an engaging way. Brian is also a very accomplished runner in his own right with a Marathon PR of 2:21.

Some of the subjects covered in today's episode include (but are not limited to): the importance of fueling, the myth of carbs being bad for you, the science of digestion, how fueling impacts recovery, your brain burning calories, baking soda in relation to lactic acid, and much more!

I can't reccomend this episode enough! If you want to learn all there is to know about fueling, this episode is for you.

You can listen wherever you find your podcasts by searching, "The Running Effect Podcast." If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it. 

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Today on the podcast, I have the great privilege of speaking with NCAA Champ, Team BOSS member, and professional runner for On, Aaliyah Miller! In high school, she ran 2:02 in the 800m, represented Team USA with silver at IAAF World U20 Championship, and perhaps craziest of all, won the 400m, 800m, and 1600m, at her state meet her senior year. Aaliyah then went on to Baylor, where she won the 2021 NCAA Indoor 800m title in a meet record of 2:00.69 and became a 6xschool record holder at Baylor. 

This conversation with Aaliyah was so much fun and very insightful. As you can read above, Aaliyah has had an incredibly successful career so it was an awesome opportunity to deconstruct her career and hear about the ups, downs, and everything in between! We discuss her high school years, Baylor + winning an NCAA title, signing with On + Team BOSS, and hear about her future plans. 

You can listen wherever you find your podcasts by searching, "The Running Effect Podcast." If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it. If you really enjoy the podcast, consider sharing it on social media to spread the word!

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On June 2, 2022, Connor Burns wrote his name into the history books by becoming the 15th high school American boy to break four minutes in the mile. His time of 3:58.83 puts him as the #7 at the distance all time.

Many were scratching their heads on the night of June 2. I was too. So I sent a message to Connor within seconds of him finishing to see if he’d be willing to do an interview. This podcast is a deep-dive into Connor’s history in the sport, his historic race on June 2, and his plans for the future. This episode is a fun and insightful one!

Looking to the future, Connor is far from satisfied. Alan Webb’s high school national record of 3:53.42 may only last one more year… As he stated on the podcast, “Kind of looking at that national record for Alan Webb. Definitely see if that’s in the cards or not, but definitely am eyeing that down…”

Next up, you can catch him doubling the distance in his pursuit of a national title at the Brooks PR 2-mile presented by @soundrunning

Mid-distance star Will Sumner is back on the show after smashing the Millrose Games 600m record in February, clocking an impressive 1:14.04

The former Georgia Bulldog, who attended Woodstock High School in Georgia, comes from a lineage of stand-out runners. Will's parents, Brad and Tosha, both ran collegiately in the 1990s–Brad at Villanova and Tosha at Georgia. Will's sister, Brynne, has run for Villanova and Clemson and specializes in the 800m and 1500m. 

In high school, Will ran the (current) fourth-fastest outdoor 800m with a time of 1:46.53. He was named Gatorade Georgia Track and Field Player of the Year in 2021. He has since lowered that to an eye-popping 1:44.26 in 2023 when he won the NCAA Championships in June of that year as a freshman.  

Will then went on to compete in the stacked 800m field at the 2023 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Oregon and finished fifth with a time of 1:47.41.

Will has a gold medal to his name, competing as part of the winning 4x400m team at the 2023 U23 NACAC Championships in Costa Rica. 

After an accomplished year with UGA, Will decided to turn pro in 2023, signing with Adidas. Will has current PRs ofWhile the USA 800m scene is chock full of all-time greats, Will is primed to be in the mix for years to come.

Will's career PRs include 21.55 in the 200m, 45.78 in the 400m, 1:14.04 in the 600m and 1:44.26 in the 800m.

In today's conversation, Will takes me through his setbacks and challenges in 2024, insights from them, how to overcome your own challenges, what his training is looking like these days, his goals for 2025, and his Hot Wheels collection. 

Tap into the Will Sumner Special.

  

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Today on the podcast is the youngest guest in the history of The Running Effect Podcast. 

His name is Erik Semling. He's in 8th grade and 13 years old from the state of Minnesota. As an 8th grader this past Fall, he placed 6th at his HIGH SCHOOL (yes, you read that right) State Meet. 

Erik has run 15:09 in the 5k, which is an unofficial age group world record, and 31:17 in the 10k, which is an official age group world record. Again, this kid is only 13. In 2022 he became the AAU Indoor 3000m National Champion and has only improved since then. 

In today's conversation, Erik takes me through his start in the sport, setting world records, an in-depth look at his training, his ambitions in sport, handling hate, and so much more!

I was quite frankly shocked with how articulate Erik was as an 8th grader. This episode was awesome, and I have no doubt will inspire you to chase after your goals all the more! 

Tap into the Erik Semling Special.  

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The majority of twenty-eight-year-olds are living a life of status quo. Very few branch out and make something new. At the age of twenty-eight James Perez & Wilkerson Given challenged the status quo and started Stoke Performance. A company that produces a world-class product and has a meaningful mission behind the product!

From our very first interaction, I was immediately very impressed with James & Wilkerson as people. Their hard work ethic and dedication from day 1 to this company have resulted in a world-class product that has helped so many people!

In this episode, James & Wilkerson dive into the origins of their relationship with each other. We talk about all things starting a company: the challenges that accompany it, lessons learned, fun stories, and more!

The most refreshing thing within a company is when the people are better than the product. I can certainly say that’s the case with Stoke Performance. One thing I can say confidently is that Stoke Performance is going to have a big impact in the coming years.

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Back on the podcast for his third appearance is The King Of Iowa.

He also goes by the name of Jackson Heidesch.

If you want to be a fly on the wall for a conversation between two friends, this one is for you.

Today on the podcast, Jackson and I catch up from the last time we talked on the podcast. Jackson gives the inside scoop on what he's been up to this summer and everything in-between.

If you've been living under a rock the past year, let me refresh you. Jackson ran 3:59.08 in the mile in high school to become the 10th fastest boy in history at the distance. He's also run 8:42 in the 2-mile, won a National Championship, is undefeated against Himeon Birnbaum on the grass, and officially as of this week goes to Duke University.

That's about it. We probably shouldn't have released this one, but we did... Tap in.

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I am stoked to share with you all a fantastic conversation with my friend Dominic Fusco. 

Dominic played DIII football for Dickinson college. After his college football career was over, he started to explore the sport of running and has made incredible progress where he'll be going after a Sub 3 marathon next month. Dominic started to share his personal journey on social media and has slowly started to grow exponentially. He reaches thousands of humans every day through his informative and inspirational content. Dominic is also a Co-Founder, and Head of Growth at a startup as well.  

Anytime two Dominic's hop on a podcast; it is bound to be a good one. Dominic is a very perspicacious speaker and shares so much wisdom on the podcast today. He shares his journey from business to fitness to social media. He shares his thoughts on the process, comparison, taking action, the power of being better than you were yesterday, impacting 100 million people, and what he would cook for Gordon Ramsay if he came for dinner. 

This episode is sure to impact, inspire, and motivate you to take action within your own life to seek out the best in yourself. I'm confident you'll walk away from this conversation a better version of yourself. 

You can listen wherever you find your podcasts by searching, "The Running Effect Podcast." If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it. If you really enjoy the podcast, consider sharing it on social media to spread the word!

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Today on the podcast is one of the most accomplished NCAA runners of all-time (and he's not done yet!), Joe Waskom. 

If you're not familiar with Joe, he boasts an impressive track and field career highlighted by his numerous achievements. In 2023, he secured the Silver Medal at the U.S. Outdoor Championships and earned the title of NCAA Runner-Up at 1,500-Meters. His dedication to the sport has earned him multiple recognitions, including 2023 All-America First Team honors for both the 1,500m outdoor, the Mile, and Distance Medley Relay indoor events. He was the 2022 NCAA Champion at 1,500-Meters and the 2022 Pac-12 1,500m Champion. Waskom's personal records include a blazing 3:34.64 in the 1,500m, and a 3:51.90 school record in the Mile. He's made his mark not only athletically but also academically, earning a spot on the USTFCCCA All-Academic Team multiple times and receiving Pac-12 Spring Academic Honor Roll distinctions. Joe's commitment to excellence extends beyond the track, making him a well-rounded student-athlete.

In today's conversation, Joe and I have a wide-ranging conversation on all things his career and successful past few years. We dive into his upbringing in the sport all the way up to his most recent performance at the 2023 World Track & Field Championships. Today's episode was one for the books, and I hope you all enjoy it as much as I did!

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Today on the podcast is Adam Wood!

Adam is currently training to take his running to the next level with hopes of one day becoming a professional. He has made a massive platform on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube off of documenting his journey in a vulernable and personable way that is rarely seen. He has a following of over 100k followers across platforms.

Adam ran for BYU in college where he was teamtess with the likes of Connor Mantz, Clayton Young, Casey Clinger, and more.

Adam currently holds PRs of 4:10.92 (Mile), 8:47.23 (Steeplechase), 14:00.18 (5000m), and 2:18:37 (Marathon). Adam currently has his eyes set on getting an OTQ at the 2023 California International Marathon early next month.

In today's episode, Adam gives an inside look at marathon training, running 100-miles a week, living in Provo, Utah, how he balances work, running, and content creation, handling hate, and so much more.

This episode was absoutley fantastic and a very enjoyable conversation. I'm beyond confident you'll gain newfound wisdom through listening to it.

Tap into the Adam Wood Special.

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Back on the podcast is NCAA Champion & Olympian Maia Ramsden! 

This past year, Maia became the first woman in 20 years to win back-to-back NCAA Division 1 titles.

Maia has run a New Zealand National Record of 4:02.20 in the 1500m, 4:24.79 in the Mile, 8:46.84 in the 3k, and 15:29.06 in the 5k. 

In her senior year of cross country last year, Maia finished 10th overall at the 2023 NCAA Cross Country Championships.

Maia had one of the most dominant 2024 seasons of anyone in the NCAA ever. 

In February 2024, Maia set a new personal Mile best of 4:24.83 in the Wannamaker Mile at the Millrose Games in New York. She then qualified for the final of the Women's 1500m at the 2024 World Athletics Indoor Championships in Glasgow, with a national indoor record time of 4:06.51. She finished tenth in the final with a time of 4:06.88. At the 2024 NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships on March 9, 2024, Maia set a new meet record to win the Mile in 4:25.13. On May 18, at the Los Angeles Grand Prix, she broke the national 1500m record with 4:02.58. 

She then, on June 8, went on to win an NCAA title in the Women's 1500m to go back-to-back and forever cement her legacy within the NCAA.

She competed in the 2024 Paris Olympics for her country of New Zealand, where she made the semi-finals.

Maia signed with On and the OAC and is entering her rookie season with them. 

In today's conversation, Maia takes me through XC memory throwbacks, reflections from her remarkable year in the NCAA, her biggest reflections from being the greatest runner in Harvard program history, her ambitions in this next chapter of life, and so much more.

Maia always brings deep insights to the table, and today is no different. Don't miss the opportunity to learn from one of the best! 

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Back on the podcast for her third appearance is the wise Vanessa Fraser! 

A lot has happened in the past year for Vanessa and we break it all down in today's conversation. 

Many professional runners talk about the importance of vulnerability in sharing the tougher moments of their careers, but very, very few do it. Vanessa is one of the few I know who is completely open about her full journey, and that always makes our conversations so insightful. 

If you're not familiar with Vanessa, she holds PRs of 4:09 in the 1500m, 14:48 in the 5k, and 31:52 in the 10k. In college, she was one of the most storied runners in Stanford history, where she was a 7xAll-American, and her school record of 15:09 in the 5k still stands. 

Vanessa currently runs for Saucony and Team BOSS. 

In today's conversation, we discuss the brutal realities of running at a high level, the ups and downs of Vanessa's career, her new deal with Saucony, her ambitions for the future, and much more!

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I am thrilled to welcome back the one and only, Alex Ostberg.

Alex is an eight-time All-American. He competed at Stanford University for four years before transferring to the University of North Carolina to get his master's degree. Alex holds PRs of 3:58 in the Mile, 7:49 in the 3k, 13:18 in the 5k, and 28:49 in the 10k. He also has his Bachelor's Degree in human biology, a minor in psychology, and a master's in public health.

Alex is an incredibly perspicacious speaker who has a wealth of knowledge, experience, and depth. Alex is the person who I have often referred to on previous podcasts as "my mentor." Besides my parents, Alex has contributed more to my life than anyone else I know. Put simply, I would not be the person I am today without him, nor would this podcast exist.

In this conversation, Alex shares his wisdom on perspective, handling adversity, gratitude, taking action, being a life-long learner, and how many days he thinks he can last in a room of darkness (will make more sense when you listen to the podcast). I always walk away from my conversations with Alex enlightened and a better version of myself. I'm confident you'll say the same after listening.

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Today on the podcast is the man, the myth, the legend, Evan Jager.

For those who aren't familiar with Evan, he is undoubtedly the greatest American at the 3000m Steeplechase ever. Evan won a Silver Medal in the steeplechase at the 2016 Olympics in Rio, won Bronze at the 2017 World Championships in London; he has the American Record in the 3,000m Steeplechase with a time of 8:00.45, and get this, he holds the top 9 spots on the U.S. Top 10 All-Time 3000m Steeple list.

In high school, he won everything there was to win in Illinois high school competition, claiming titles in XC, 1600m, and 3200m, as well as anchoring the State Record 4x800m. He then went to the University of Wisconsin for one year before deciding to move to Portland to go all-in on his running career, moving with Coach Jerry Schumacher and being one of the original members of the now Bowerman Track Club.

In today's conversation, Evan goes through his upbringing in the sport from winning a Mustang by breaking five minutes in the mile to setting state records along the way. He then discusses his professional career and all the different elements, the highs, and the lows, that have shaped who he is today. We also touch on his past year of being a dad, the craziest BTC workouts he's witnessed, and wether or not he thinks he has the best hair in Track & Field.

I loved this conversation and was thrilled to have made it happen. I hope you all enjoy it as much as we did having it.

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Today on the podcast is NAU's Assistant Coach Jarred Cornfield! 

Coach Cornfield, with a background in Sports Management and a master's degree in Educational Leadership from NAU, has spent nine years at Northern Arizona University, progressing from a Graduate Assistant Coach to his current role as an Assistant Coach, specializing in distance and mid-distance running, while also playing an active role in recruitment.

His coaching prowess is evident through his instrumental contributions to the Lumberjack teams' multiple victories at the Big Sky Championships and NCAA National Championships. Notably, he helped guide athletes like Luis Grijalva, Drew Bosley, Nico Young, and Abdihamid Nur to impressive feats, including NCAA titles and Olympic participation. Under his guidance, the men's track & field and cross country teams have achieved remarkable success, culminating in championship wins and numerous All-America honors.

Coach Cornfield also recently started coaching his first professional athlete, Elise Cranny, who made her second Olympic Team in June in Eugene, Oregon, in the 5k.

In today's conversation, Coach Cornfield takes me through the scene at the Paris Olympics, coaching Elise Cranny, how to have a successful upcoming XC season, the importance of being more process oriented, and much more!

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I have the great privilege of speaking with Juliette Laracuente-Huebner today!

I looked up the word "Unbelievable," went to the images tab, and a picture of Juliette came up. Guys, she legitimately won the team title at the 2023 Ohio Indoor State Meet BY HERSELF. A feat so incredible and historic, that ESPN posted about it. She won four separate events clinching a title and history in the process. Juliette then went on to win a National Title at New Balance Nationals. This outdoor season she is looking to do even greater things. She is committed to compete for the University of Cincinnati this year.

In this conversation, Juliette goes through her start in the sport, this past indoor season and all the historic events that came with it, what her training looks like (my jaw dropped), her ambitions for the future, what it's like being an Aunt, and so much more!

This conversation was nothing short of inspiring. Juliette's passion for her craft shines through in this episode, and I'm confident you'll walk away from this conversation all the more motivated to chase after excellence in your own life.

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The Champ is here | Graham Blanks returns to the podcast!

This time with an NCAA title and NCAA record to his name. Graham went undeafted all of the 2023 Cross Country season culminating in him winning the 2023 NCAA XC Title. He won in a time of 28:37.7 on Panorama Farms in Charlottesville, Virginia. He became the first-ever Ivy to win the men's cross country individual national title.

Just two short weeks later, Graham lined up for his first race of the indoor season against a historic field, and ran a breathtaking 13:03.78 to win the race and set a new Collegiate Record.

In today's conversation, Graham recaps his historic season and performances. He goes through many of the big ones, and breaks down the progress he's experinced and how he's gotten to where he is today!

Graham also dicusses training, taking a break from running patience, Napoleon Dynamite, and more.

Lastly, Graham hints at an NIL deal he's signed and will be annoucning shortly.

This one is a banger. You won't want to miss it. Share with everyone you know. Break out the popcorn. Put in the AirPods.

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Today on the podcast is Taylor Rohatinsky!

Taylor Rohatinsky has established herself as a notable athlete at Brigham Young University (BYU), ranking fifth all-time in the women's indoor mile with a time of 4:33.79. She played a crucial role in achieving a school record and national-qualifying time of 10:49.24 this past indoor season. Coming from a family with a strong running background, her uncle Josh Rohatinsky was the 2006 NCAA Men's Cross Country Individual National Champion. Taylor herself has achieved impressive rankings at BYU, including third all-time in the 5000m, fourth in the 10,000m, and seventh in the indoor 3000m. Before attending BYU, Taylor excelled in high school track and field, winning multiple championships and setting records in the 800m, 1600m, and 3200m events. She has a strong academic background, receiving various academic honors while participating in multiple sports. Taylor's dedication to athletics and impressive achievements make her a standout athlete both on and off the track.

In today's episode we deconstruct Taylor's incredible story. From her late start in the sport, to her flourishing over the past two years of doing it, her story is nothing short of amazing. We also bring on special guest Sadie Engelhardt for some fun light subjects and exclusive stories.

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Back on the podcast is Sinclaire Johnson! 

Sinclaire holds PRs of 1:59 (800m), 3:56 (1500m), and 8:37 in the 3k. 

While running at Oklahoma State University, she was the 2019 NCAA Champion in the 1500m. She was the 2022 USATF Outdoor 1500m Champion where she then went on to place 6th at the 2022 World Championships hosted in Eugene, Oregon.

She is the 6th fastest US woman all-time in the 1500m.

Sinclaire runs for NIKE and announces on this podcast her new coach and training setup...

In addition to discussing this, Sinclaire walks me through her 2024 season, the setbacks she experienced, and lessons she learned from them, her approach to 2025 and beyond, and so much more!

I always have so many takeaways after my conversations with Sinclaire due to her openness and vulnerability when discussing her running. Take the time to listen to this one as I know it will bless you!

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Today on the podcast is the Katie Sutton, President of Festival of Miles. 

The Festival of Miles Foundation’s mission is to promote the sport of track and field and give back to athletes in need. HOKA Festival of Miles is a charity track meet featuring 3 hours of non-stop action with youth and middle school races, high school races showcasing some of the nation’s top talent, and pro races featuring Olympic-level athletes. Each year proceeds from ticket sales go to an athlete/athletes in need. Jack Higgens is the athlete in need this year. Jack has bone cancer that has spread to his lungs, and FOM will send proceeds from their event to help Jack and his family this year. 

In today's conversation, Katie takes me through the history of FOM, her personal back story in the sport of running, her thoughts on the 2024 edition, her hot takes for this year, the athlete in need, and so much more!

I thoroughly enjoyed hearing the story behind FOM and the impact they've had on the sport. I am confident y'all will love this one!

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THE KING OF IOWA RETURNS TO THE PODCAST 

After his Freshman year at Duke, Jackson Heidesch sits down with me to recap his past year of ups and downs. 

In high school, Jackson was the most accomplished track athlete to ever come out of the University of Iowa. If you've been living under a rock the past year, let me refresh you. Jackson ran 3:59.08 in the mile in high school to become the 10th fastest boy in history at the distance. He's also run 8:42 in the 2-mile, won a National Championship, and is undefeated against Himeon Birnbaum on the grass. 

Today's conversation is two friends catching up and chopping it up for an hour on a plethora of subjects. We reflect on Jackson's historic year last year, his thoughts on the class of 2024, his transition to college, how he's handled many setbacks, his ambitions for the coming months, and so so much more. 

That's about it. We probably shouldn't have released this one, but we did... Tap in. 

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Today on "The Call Room: Road To Seattle" is Clay Shively! 

Clay is one of the fastest high school boys in the country, and he's only a junior. He holds PRs of 1:51 (800m), 4:00 (Mile), and 8:41 (2-Mile). Clay is a New Balance Indoor National Champion in the Mile, a 6x State Champion, and committed to run for NAU this upcoming Fall.

In today's conversation, Clay takes me through his mindset leading into the final few weeks of the season, his takeaways from his XC season, his pursuit of the 4-minute mile, why he is embracing the underdog mentality going into Brooks PR, and much more!

I legitimately always love my conversations with Clay, and I am confident you'll walk away from this one inspired and ready to reach for those big goals you've set. 

You can catch Clay Shively running the 800m at the 2024 Brooks PR Meet in Seattle, Washington on June 12. 

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Nutrition: It's something we all partake in and have questions about. Especially for athletes, nutrition is such a vital part of performance, yet so few know what proper nutrition looks like, and in the world of social media, are left puzzled. 

So I invited on an RD and put up a questions poll to answer the most popular questions surrounding sports nutrition. 

To dive into this world, we have Jennifer Ho! 

Jen is a highly accomplished Registered Dietitian with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, a minor in Nutrition, and a Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics with a Sports Nutrition emphasis. She is a Registered Dietitian in the United States. Jennifer has worked with notable organizations such as the Utah Jazz NBA team, the University of Utah Athletics (Ski & Men's Tennis), the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee, and the USA Volleyball Indoor National Teams. With her expertise and dedication, Jennifer Ho provides valuable nutritional guidance to optimize the performance and well-being of athletes at various levels, significantly impacting their success in sports.

In today's episode, we tackle many of your questions including supplements, iron, meat/dairy, carbs, eating depending on how hard your day of training is, the benefits of blackcurrants, and so much more!

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We are joined today by one of the best high school cross country coaches in the country, Kelly Christensen.

Coach Christensen leads Niwot High School in Colorado. They recently won the High School Nike Cross Nationals boy’s race in December. The team put together one of the best finishes in NXN history, totaling just 70 points, and emerged as the first boy’s team to capture the title in Colorado high school history.

Coach Christensen became a school counselor and coach at Niwot in Colorado in 2016, after transitioning from a career in construction management. Coach Christensen earned a bachelor’s in psychology from Western State College. During his time at Niwot, the Cross Country program has achieved five girl’s state championship titles and two boy’s state titles. The boys have crowned four individual state champions and one individual runner-up finish as well.

Prior to coaching at Niwot, Christensen served as the head cross country and track coach at Palmer Ridge High School from 2014 - 2016 (achieving two boys’ track and field titles and a cross country title).

In today’s conversation, Coach Kelly takes me through his coaching philosophies, his backstory into coaching, how he emphasizes the importance of balance, the story of how his boys won their first-ever NXN title, how he coaches disappointment, and so much more.

This conversation was a true blessing and I hope you take the time to listen to it. I wish I had this podcast episode when I was a freshman in high school. Don’t waste the opportunity to learn from one of the best coaches in the sport.

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Today on the podcast is your 2023 NCAA Women's Champion, Maia Ramsden!

Maia runs for Harvard University where she has contributed to the storied program over the past few years. She grew up in New-Zealand where she was a multi-time national champion. On June 10, Maia won the 1500m at NCAAs in stunning fashion running a PB of 4:08.60 with a final 400m of 63.27. For many, this was a surprise, but for those who know Maia it was the culmination of years of hard work.

In addition to her success this past spring, Maia has had a storied career on the grass as well placing 11th at the National Meet last Fall and winning the Ivy League Heptagonal Championship Meet.

Today's conversation of the podcast is a very fun one! Maia and I have a fun free-flowing conversation about all things her career and the different elements that have gone into it. This conversation was both light-hearted and inspiring which are always the conversations I walk away feeling the best about. So I hope you take the time to listen and enjoy it as much as we did having it!

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Back like she never left, Sadie Engelhardt returns to the podcast!

For those who aren't familiar with Sadie, just as a Freshman last year, Sadie ran 4:35.16 in the mile (a U16 World Record), won Nike Outdoor Nationals, broke the state record in the 1500 by clocking a 4:11.79 at the Portland Track Festival and this past cross-country season won a state championship and ran a record-breaking time of 15:42 in the 3-mile. So far this season, Sadie became a national champion in the Mile indoors, won the West Coast Relays in a time of 2:06.71, won the Arcadia Invite Mile in a time of 4:36, and ran a seven-second meet record (yes, you read that right) at Mt. Sac.

In today's episode, we discuss many topics including all of her races this season thus far, her mindset shifts on training and racing over the past year, the most impressive workouts she's done this season, what her favorite cooking utensil is, and much more! I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation with Sadie. Many fun things discussed that will leave a smile on your face, but also tons of insights and wisdom from Sadie discussing her recent training, racing, and mindset.

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Today on the podcast is one of the best runners in the NCAA, Sadie Sigfstead. 

Sadie competes for Villanova University where she has been one of the top performers in school history in the longer-distance events on the track and has started to cement her legacy on the grass as well.

She has run 4:25 in the 1500m, 9:17 in the 3k, 15:44 in the 5k, and 32:45 in the 10k. 

Sadie is a multi-time Big-East Champion on the track and has three top-five finishes on the grass at the Big East Championships. 

This 2024 Sadie won the prestigious 2024 Wisconsin Nuttycomb Invitational in stunning fashion. 

She goes into the 2024 NCAA XC National Championships as one of the top contenders in the girl's race.

In today's conversation, Sadie takes me through her journey and progression within the sport, her favorite recovery techniques, what she attributes her recent growth and success to, her hopes for the 2024 NCAA XC Meet, her ambitions for her future running, and much more.

Tune in to hear from one of the top runners in the country ahead of one of the biggest races of her life! 

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Today on the podcast is Justin Stafford aka Mr. Incredible!

Justin specializes in the Hammer Throw, where he holds a PR of 77.07m. 

Justin was a 2x Second-Team All-American (2019 Indoor at 9th place and 2019 Outdoor at 15th) while at UCLA.

Justin is the Bronze Medalist at the 2024 United States Olympic Trials, throwing 3 PRs combined in prelims and finals.

What's most impressive is that he's improved his finish at USA Nationals and Trials at every appearance so far (16th in 2019, 13th in 2021, 8th in 2022, 6th in 2023, and now 3rd in 2024).

Justin is currently a volunteer assistant coach at Kansas State University.

From breaking his back at age 18 and having to take off 18 months due to that to now being in the hunt to make teams, Justin's story is nothing short of inspiring. This guy is great. I absolutely loved this conversation with him and know that it will motivate you all the more to get after your goals!

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Episode 3! A big recap of BU 5k, where Ben ran 13:11, NBGP, where he ran the 3k, and a race in Chicago where he paced. We also discuss current track news such as Millrose & 52 guys breaking four minutes in the mile at the same meet. 

About THE CALL ROOM: Have you ever wondered what it looks like to train as a professional distance runner? What the day-to-day life looks like? How to handle setbacks, failure, adversity, and doubts? How to set goals, train for them, and execute them on race day? As outsiders, we see remarkable athletes accomplish remarkable things every year. We don't see the behind-the-scenes of what went into that remarkable performance. We don't see or understand the hours of hard work, struggle, doubt, etc. The Running Effect is here to bring you an inside look at all these things with the man, the myth, the legend, Ben Flanagan.

Ben Flanagan has cemented himself as one of the best Canadian runners of all time in his short four years of being a professional runner. He is the Canadian half-marathon record holder with a time of 61:00 and has won the prestigious Falmouth Road Race three years in a row (gaining the name "The King of Falmouth" in the process). In addition, he won the 2018 NCAA 10k title while competing for the University of Michigan. Ben is currently sponsored by On Running and is a member of VNTC based out of Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Over the next two months, Ben and I will dive deep into his indoor campaign leading into The Ten, presented by Sound Running. We will go into his training, racing, mindset, and answer your questions along the way!

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Yared Nuguse. A name you've heard time and time again over the past few months as he's cemented his name into the history books. It all started in Boston, where Yared ran a new American Record in the 3k, clocking 7:28.24. He followed up that performance by running yet another American Record (and the second fastest time ever) with a 3:47.38 at the Millrose Games Wanamaker Mile. Lastly, Yared flew to Europe, where he won a 1500m against a world-class field. Needless to say, Yared is on fire, and I had to get him back on the podcast. 

Yared runs for the OAC (On Athletic's Club), is a graduate of The University of Notre Dame, where he won NCAA Championships and set an NCAA Record, and was an Olympian for the US in 2020. 

This conversation was insightful, impactful, hilarious, and a ton of fun. Yared documents his last seasons at Notre Dame and how he overcame setbacks and failure, signing with OAC, training with "heavy hitters," breaking two American Records this season, future goals for the rest of the year, sneaking his pet tortoise Tyro across the country, and who has the best dog on OAC (sorry, Gus.) 

Needless to say, through listening, you'll be inspired, motivated, and have many laughs along the way. 

You can listen wherever you find your podcasts by searching, "The Running Effect Podcast." If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it. If you really enjoy the podcast, consider sharing it on social media to spread the word!

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Wilma Nielsen, the Swedish mid-distance phenom from Oregon, joins the show today to discuss her recent breakthroughs in running. 

Wilma is fresh off breaking the school record in the mile in January at the Dr. Sander Scorcher indoor meet at the Armory in New York. This six-second PR places her number three all time in the NCAA for the indoor mile and number two on Sweden’s all-time indoor list.  

Wilma is a two-time All-American and three-time Swedish National Champion. She won the bronze medal at the European U23 Championships in Estonia where she ran a 2:02.29 in the 800m. Wilma has run collegiately for Bradley University, the University of Washington and now Oregon.

Wilma was born in Gothenburg, Sweden. She has a twin sister, Julia–who was a package deal with her at Bradley–as well as older siblings Simon and Elisabeth, the latter of who was a Swedish National Championship finalist in the 800m in 2019 and 2020. Needless to say, running was a fixture in the Nielsen household. 

Wilma was running fast even in her high school days, logging PRs of 58.19 in the 400m, 2:10.01 in the 800m and 4:31.59 in the 1,500m. Since she started running collegiately, she has lowered those to 57.50 in the 400m, 2:02.26 in the 800m, 4:07.38 in the 1500m and the aforementioned 4:25.89 mile.

In today’s conversation, Wilma dives into her recent 4:25 Mile, her plans to do bigger and better things at the Millrose games, her hopes for her future, how she’s grown as an athlete while at Oregon, what it’s like to have Shalane Flanagan as a coach, and so much more. 

Take the time to learn from and get insights from one of the biggest stars in the NCAA right now!

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Today on the podcast is the one and only Sam McDonnell. 

She holds PRs of 2:08 (800m), 4:38 (Mile) 10:12 (3200m), 16:43 (XC). She was an All-American for cross country my senior year of high school and was a part of the 4x1600 National Record Squad. Sam then went on to Alabama her freshman year before transferring to UCLA and ultimately ending up at The University of Oregon, where she currently resides. 

In today's conversation, Sam goes through her running journey, running for Newbury Park & Sean Brosnan, her years in the NCAA and the transfer process, being coached by Shalane Flanagan, her goals in the NCAA, and her thoughts on Connor Burns & Simeon Birnbaum. 

This discussion is both light + insightful: the perfect combo for a great podcast. 

Tap into the Sam McDonnell Special. 

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Today on the podcast is 2xNCAA Champion & National-Record Holder, Maia Ramsden! 

This conversation was recorded the week leading into the NCAA Championship Mile, so it's very fun looking back on this conversation and hearing what Maia's mindset was leading into the race where she won in a meet record time of 4:25.13.

If you don't know who Maia is (you're probably living under a rock), she runs for Harvard and has been on a tear recently. Last weekend, she placed 10th in the Women's 1500m at the 2024 World Indoor Championships in Scotland while representing New Zealand. This season, she also ran 4:24.83, becoming the second-fastest female indoor miler of all time and taking down a 10-year-old Ivy League Record. She is also the Harvard record holder in the 1500m, 5000m, and Indoor Mile. Before Harvard, Maia won U20 national titles in the 1500m and 800m. 

On the grass, Maia placed 11th at NCAA's in 2022 and in 2023 eclipsed that former result by placing 10th in the country. 

Last year, Maia signed an NIL deal with On. 

In today's conversation, Maia goes through her recent success, the World Championships, her mindset going into NCAA's this weekend, how she's handled all the recent success, balancing academics and athletics, her reflections on her final year at Harvard, and much more! 

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Adidas pro Josh Hoey joins us fresh off a scorching performance at the Indoor Championships in New York, kicking off his 2025 season in other-wordly fashion.

Josh broke his own American Indoor 800m record, winning his first national championship at the 2025 USATF Indoor Championships in Staten Island with a time of 1:43.24. 

Josh also ran a blazing 1:43.9 in the 800m at the Millrose Games; prior to that he won the 1500m at the New Balance Grand Prix in Boston with a time of 3:33.66, beating Olympian Grant Fisher. 

In January of this year he set a new American record in the short track 1,000m with a time of 2:14.48–which is the second fastest time in indoor history. Josh finished fourth in the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials in the 800m with a time of 1:44.12. 

Josh went to Bishop Shanahan High School in Pennsylvania, where he set a U.S. high school national record in the 800m as a senior with a time of 1:47.67.

Josh has experienced a lot in his time as a competitive runner, having worked with six coaches over six years. While Josh's dad is his main collaborator when it comes to training, his current work with coach Justin Rinaldi–who leads the Fast8 Track Club–is bearing immediate dividends. 

In today's conversation, Josh takes me through his mindset, why he has much bigger things on his mind than what he's accomplished so far in 2025, what he wants to do on the World Stage, the state of the US Men's 800m, why his faith is so important to him and much more. 

This conversation was excellent in its ability to dive-deep into one of the biggest up-and-coming runners in the world. 

Tap into the Josh Hoey Special.  

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Today on the podcast, I am joined by newly minted American Record Holder Bryce Hoppel!

Bryce holds the American Record in the 800m, having run 1:41.67 in the Olympic final. 

Byrce is the 2024 World Indoor Championship Gold Medalist. He's also a 2xOlympian and 2xNCAA Champ where he had a 21 race win streak.

Bryce won the 2016 Texas 6A State Track & Field Championship with a time of 1:49.67, including an undefeated season in the 800 meters. 

He then went on to Kansas, where he was a five-time All-American, two-time National Champion, and four-time Big 12 Champion. In 2019, Hoppel completed a sweep of both the indoor and outdoor NCAA 800m titles, becoming the first male from the University of Kansas to win an NCAA title in the event. Hoppel's 21 race unbeaten streak began during the indoor season in 2019, lasting until the USATF Outdoor Championships on July 25.

Bryce competes professionally for Adidas and The Very Nice Track Club, based out of Ann Arbor, Michigan. 

In today's conversation, Bryce takes me through his Olympic performance, where he ran an American Record, the state of the 800m as an event, doping in sport, his dominant years at Kansas, joining VNTC, and much more!

This one was a ton of fun and had a ton of wisdom in it. Do not miss this conversation!

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Today's conversation is one I've been wanting to have for a while. Sam Gilman joins the podcast!

Sam is a Cadet at the United States Air Force Academy, where he has also become one of the top runners in the NCAA. Sam is a 3xAll-American and holds five Academy Records (Mile, 1500m, 3000m, 5000m - I/O). Sam has run 3:40.39 (1500m), 3:57.52 (Mile), 7:43.7 (3k), 13:25.17 (5k). He is looking to do some big things this spring and beyond.

I loved this conversation. I thoroughly enjoyed diving deep into the life of an Air Force Cadet who also happens to be one of the top runners in the NCAA. We delve into the intricacies of his life, from the rigorous training sessions to the sacrifices and commitments required to excel in both his military and athletic careers. Sam's story is a testament to the power of perseverance, determination, and discipline in achieving your dreams, no matter the odds. Tune in to gain valuable insights and learn how to push past your limits to achieve success in all aspects of your life. Get ready to be inspired and motivated as I take you on a journey with Sam in this captivating conversation.

You can listen wherever you find your podcasts by searching, "The Running Effect Podcast." If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it. If you really enjoy the podcast, consider sharing it on social media to spread the word!

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THE RUNNING EFFECT x LIFE IN STRIDE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL IS HERE

The best running christmas podcast to set the right mood going into Christmas.

Life In Stride consists of Scotty, Danny, Cheston, and Chris.

Scotty Scearce, 29 years - homegrown in Louisville KY. Absolutely vibing since day 1. 3 kids and a wife. He owns a landscape company which makes him feel 50 and 18 all at once. In 2024 Running a 15:27 5k, 32:55 10k, 1:14 half and2:41 full.

Danny lives in St. Louis with his wife and two cats. He works as an engineer at an internet company that sells sandwiches and occasionally enjoys jogging 80 miles per week. He has run way too many marathons to only have a PR of 2:47:17-ish

Cheston Newhall - 33 years old, live in Louisville, KY. Married 9 years with 4 kids 6 and under. I am a Senior Director of Product for a large tech company. Former co-host of Life in Stride. Former offensive lineman who fell in love with running in college. PRs 2:47 (full) and 1:19 (half).

Chris Striegel - 28 years old, live in Louisville, KY. Married with no kids, work in health insurance. Co-host of the Life In Stride podcast. Ran college D2 at Bellarmine University, PRs 5k 14:25/10k 29:48. His Marathon PR is 2:30. 

I don't need to say much about this one other than it is the most fun podcast I have ever done and you'd be a fool not to listen. I'll set the over under of you laughing at 20.5. 

Tap into the first ever, TRE x LIS Christmas Special.  

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Today on the podcast is the incredible Coach Jes Woods. 

Jes is a Coach for Nike Running, inspiring and challenging those running with NRC since the Fall of 2012. She is RRCA certified and has coached first-time runners, influencers, ultra marathons, and high-profile athletes. She is also the Brooklyn Track Club Trail & Ultra Head Coach. Jes herself is quite the accomplished runner and has completed 18 ultra marathons and counting since 2012 (including five 100-mile races).

In this conversation, Jes goes through her history in the sport, from nine years in the triple-jump to ultimately running 100 milers, her coaching career and the lessons she's learned from it, the best running and food spots in NYC, and much more! Through Jes's personal experiences and knowledge, you will gain a deeper understanding of the mental and physical components of running and how to apply them to enhance your own running journey and ultimately improve the quality of your life. You'll always have a few laughs along the way. 

You can listen wherever you find your podcasts by searching, "The Running Effect Podcast." If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it. If you really enjoy the podcast, consider sharing it on social media to spread the word!

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In episode thirty-six of The Running Effect (with Dominic Schlueter), I speak with Sage Hurta. Sage was a seven-time State Champion (including winning one in 7th grade) in the state of New York, a six-time All-American at the University of Colorado (winning one individual title and two team titles), and one of the newest members of the OAC. 

 

I had a delightful conversation with Sage. We go through her amazing career so far and what she has planned for the future. Sage shares so much amazing advice that will help you become a better version of yourself. 

 

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-Sage's Colorado Profile: https://cubuffs.com/sports/track-and-field/roster/sage-hurta/15078

-Sage's Instagram: www.instagram.com/hurtasage/?hl=en

-Sage's Strava (personal training log): https://www.strava.com/athletes/59215429?oq=Sage%20Hurta

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God bless you all!

Today on the podcast is the one and only, Galahad Clark!

Galahad Clark is a seventh-generation cobbler. His ancestors founded Clark's shoes, and he is now the driving force behind Vivobarefoot, which makes shoes that allow the wearer to enjoy the same range of movement and sensation as if they were barefoot. In 2022, Vivo's 10th year of business, they sold 773k pairs of shoes.

In today's conversation, Galahad takes me through the history of shoes, the origins of Vivobarefoot, the science of your feet and how to strengthen them, and much more! You'll walk away from this conversation with a greater understanding of how your feet work, inside the shoe industry, how shoes came to be, and the future of footwear.

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EPISODE 8!

In today's episode, Alex and I recap the past week of training (or lack thereof); Alex and I discuss some recent training, gaining some momentum, should you train through sickness, the importance of doing something hard everyday, and all things fueling for the marathon.

I hope you all enjoy today's episode as much as we did recording it. Considering sharing it with a friend if you enjoyed it or have enjoyed any of the episodes in the past! This is the quickest way we can grow. 

About this series: Introducing Project 2:59!

Over the next nine weeks, I will be documenting my preparation and lead-up to the 2023 Columbus Marathon that will take place on October 15.  

This will be my first attempt at the marathon distance, and I have set the ambitious goal of running 2:59 or faster to break the three-hour barrier and qualify for a future edition of The Boston Marathon. 

Coaching me will be Alex Ostberg, a seven-time All-American who holds PRs of 3:58 in the Mile, 7:49 in the 3k, and 13:18 in the 5k. He has a Bachelor's Degree in human biology, a minor in psychology, and a master's in public health. 

I will take you behind the scenes on my training, mindset, and more each week via podcast with Alex. We will dive into the ins and outs of marathon training, seeking to provide you value along the way. 

I will also be documenting the training on social media so you can visually see the training and follow in a more in-depth way than ever before!

You can listen wherever you find your podcasts by searching, "The Running Effect Podcast." If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it.  The podcast graphic was done by the talented: Xavier Gallo. 

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Back on the podcast after placing 5th in the Olympic Games is Hobbs Kessler!

Hobbs placed 5th in the 1500m in Paris, running 3:29.45. This was the greatest 1500m championship race of all-time. 

Hobbs competes professionally for Adidas, having turned professional directly after high school. He holds the North American U20 record in the 1500 meters, having run 3:34.36 at the Portland Track Festival in May 2021. He also holds the American high school record for the indoor mile, with a time of 3:57.66 set in February 2021. He was named the 2021 Gatorade National Track and Field Athlete of the Year. Hobbs competes for The Very Nice Track Club based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Hobbs is one of the greatest runners of our generation.

Hobbs is also a World Road Running Champion and holds the World Record for the Road Mile. Hobbs is also a Bronze Medalist from the 2024 World Indoor Championships in the 1500m. 

In today's conversation, Hobbs takes me through his 1500m performance at the Olympics, his take on USA 1500m running, his 2024 season, his thoughts on Jakob sticking with the 1500m, him never winning an XC State Title, going pro out of HS, and so much more.

Hobbs is such an awesome guy and I always love my conversations with him. Put in your airpods, lace up your shoes, and hit the pavement with Hobbs. 

Tap into the Hobbs Kessler Special. 

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The Gabby Thomas Special is here! 

Today's episode is my favorite episode we've ever recorded. Gabby's willingness to go deep on a plethora of subjects made this one next level. Gabby has accomplished so much in the sport, so to have the opportunity to have a long-form conversation with her was a privilege and an honor. 

For those who aren't familiar with her: 

Gabby is a 2xOlmypic Medalist (2021 Olympic Bronze medalist in the 200m & Silver medalist in the 4x100m Relay). 

Gabby was the 2023 USATF Champion in the 200m and the 2021 US Olympic Trials Champion in 200m as well. 

She most recently secured Silver at the 2023 World Championships in the 200m and Gold in the 4x100m relay.  

Back in 2018, Gabby won the NCAA Indoor Championship in the 200m while representing Harvard. While at Harvard, Gabby studied neurobiology and global health as an undergraduate. She later got her Master's Degree in epidemiology from UT Austin. 

Gabby holds PRs of 11.00 in the 100m, 21.69 in the 200m, 35.73 in the 300m, and 49.68 in the 400m. 

Today's conversation was second to none. We cover so many things, from Gabby's journey in track to coffee to what it takes to be the best in track and field. We also discuss 2024, her being a part of the upcoming Netflix series on track, competing against Sha'Carri Richardson, and so much more!

Tap into the Gabby Thomas Special. 

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EPISODE 5! 

In today's episode, I recap my best week of training in the past year and a half. Alex and I then dive into some Listener Qs, followed by a discussion of the intention for the week and more. We also touch on how to save your legs while traveling and other fun subjects. I hope you all enjoy this one as much as we did having it!

About this series: Introducing Project 2:59!

Over the next nine weeks, I will be documenting my preparation and lead-up to the 2023 Columbus Marathon that will take place on October 15.  

This will be my first attempt at the marathon distance, and I have set the ambitious goal of running 2:59 or faster to break the three-hour barrier and qualify for a future edition of The Boston Marathon. 

Coaching me will be Alex Ostberg, a seven-time All-American who holds PRs of 3:58 in the Mile, 7:49 in the 3k, and 13:18 in the 5k. He has a Bachelor's Degree in human biology, a minor in psychology, and a master's in public health. 

I will take you behind the scenes on my training, mindset, and more each week via podcast with Alex. We will dive into the ins and outs of marathon training, seeking to provide you value along the way. 

I will also be documenting the training on social media so you can visually see the training and follow in a more in-depth way than ever before!

You can listen wherever you find your podcasts by searching, "The Running Effect Podcast." If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it. 

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EPISODE 6! 

In today's episode, Alex and I recap my best week of training in quite some time. We dive into two specific workouts on opposite ends of the spectrum. We then go into two subjects about controlling the contrallbes and the next logical step. I hope you all enjoy this episode as much as we did recording it!

About this series: Introducing Project 2:59!

Over the next nine weeks, I will be documenting my preparation and lead-up to the 2023 Columbus Marathon that will take place on October 15.  

This will be my first attempt at the marathon distance, and I have set the ambitious goal of running 2:59 or faster to break the three-hour barrier and qualify for a future edition of The Boston Marathon. 

Coaching me will be Alex Ostberg, a seven-time All-American who holds PRs of 3:58 in the Mile, 7:49 in the 3k, and 13:18 in the 5k. He has a Bachelor's Degree in human biology, a minor in psychology, and a master's in public health. 

I will take you behind the scenes on my training, mindset, and more each week via podcast with Alex. We will dive into the ins and outs of marathon training, seeking to provide you value along the way. 

I will also be documenting the training on social media so you can visually see the training and follow in a more in-depth way than ever before!

You can listen wherever you find your podcasts by searching, "The Running Effect Podcast." If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it.  The podcast graphic was done by the talented: Xavier Gallo. S H O W   N O T E S

-SEE EVERY SINGLE RUN I DO On Final Surge: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.finalsurge.com/athlete/therunningeffect⁠⁠⁠

-Final Surge's Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.finalsurge.com/⁠⁠⁠

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-My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

"Life is full of NO, but as long as you still have YES in your heart that's all that matters." 

Today I have the great privilege of speaking with the one and only Chari Hawkins. Chari has done extraordinary things both on and off the track and has inspired countless people to chase after their wildest dreams. If I was to recommend one episode of my podcast to someone, it honestly might be this one. Chari shares an unbelievable amount of wisdom in a succinct and engaging way. 

In this episode, Chari and I discuss a plethora of subjects including why failing is crucially important, how to separate your identity from your sport, having fun in the sport, why it's important to share your journey as a whole, dealing with expectations from the outside world, and much more! We also talk about growing up as the youngest kid in the family and Chari answers what she would cook Gordan Ramsay for dinner.  

Please like, subscribe, and share with your friends if you enjoyed today’s episode! You can also give us a five-star review on Spotify & Apple Podcasts and support the sponsors who support us (:

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The Spanish Rocket Mario Garcia Romo returns to the podcast. 

Mario holds PRs of 1:46.9 (800m), 3:47 (Mile - Spanish National Record), 4:49 (2k), & 7:34 (3k). Mario placed 4th at the 2022 World Champions in Eugene, Oregon, and then placed 6th in the 1500m at the 2023 World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, and had multiple top performances at Diamond Leagues around the world. 

In high school, Mario had personal bests of 1:50.66 in the 800m, 3:42.35 in the 1500m, and 8:12 in the 3000m. Mario then went to Ole Miss, where he quickly made a name for himself as one of the top runners in the nation. Mario was a 7-time All-American & 6-time SEC Champion. Perhaps the pinnacle of his NCAA years, Mario won the Mile at the 2022 Indoor Track and Field Championships. He placed fourth at the 2022 World Championships in Eugene, Oregon. That same summer, he placed third at the European Championships in the 1500m. 

In today's conversation, Mario takes me through his 2024 season in full. We discuss his time / performance at the Olympics, his injury and how he's recovering, his mindset on how the year went, if he thinks Jakob should move on from the 1500m, and so much more! 

Tap into the Mario Garcia Romo Special. 

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After an unforgettable 2024-25 indoor season, North Carolina coaching legend Chris Miltenberg is back on the podcast and ready to dish on the recent performances from his Tar Heel stars. Coach Milt has overseen the development of standout athletes Ethan Strand and Parker Wolfe, in addition to female mid-distance star Makayla Paige. Makayla and Ethan both are coming off NCAA Indoor titles— the former in the 800m with a time of 2:00.39; the latter with a 7:52.03 in the 3,000m in an incredibly fierce collegiate field. This run has been happening since the 2023-24 cross country and track and field seasons, where Coach Milt and the Tar Heels landed in the Top 10 at the NCAA Championships, while also claiming 6th place in cross country and 5th place in outdoor track and field. The Tar Heels also won their first ACC Cross Country Championship since 1985 and their first ACC Indoor Championship since 1996 that year. Coach Milt led Parker Wolfe to winning North Carolina's first-ever 5,000m National Championship at the 2024 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Wolfe has won five ACC championships under Coach Miltenberg and set five school records, while also becoming the Tar Heel's first runner in history to be named to The Bowerman Award Watchlist.Whether it’s coaching Strand, Wolfe or Paige—or leading an impressive array of talent, Coach Milt has cemented himself as a transformative force in the world of track and field, while also mentoring and leading his many successful athletes. He has created an enduring legacy as one of the sport's most exceptional and influential coaches, and seems poised to add to it in the years to come. In today’s conversation, Coach Milt takes me through exclusive insights from the 2025 indoor season, how he balances the wins with not getting complacent, his thoughts heading into the outdoor season, what Makayla's win means for the women's program if he'll ever coach pros, and so much more. Tap into the Coach Chris Miltenberg Special. If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it. Comment the word “PODCAST” below and I’ll DM you a link to listen. If this episode blesses you, please share it with a friend!S H O W N O T E S-BUY MERCH BEFORE IT’S GONE: https://shop.therunningeffect.run-Our Website: https://therunningeffect.run -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ-My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-Take our podcast survey: https://tinyurl.com/3ua62ffz

Over the past nine weeks, I've had the great privilege of documenting Ben Flanagan's winter campaign with him. 

Today episode five went live and is a recap of his whole season, reflections, and outlook on the future. 

Over the past five episodes, I've gotten to pull back the curtain on Ben's training, racing, and mindset, and I greatly appreciate him for letting me do so. It has truly been a pleasure, and Ben is such a fantastic individual on and off the track. I hope you all enjoyed following along as much as we did recording it. 

You can listen to Episode 5 or the whole "The Call Room With Ben Flanagan" series wherever you find your podcasts by searching, "The Running Effect Podcast." If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it. If you really enjoy the podcast, consider sharing it on social media to spread the word!

Stay tuned for the next edition of The Call Room, which will be launching later this month...

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Today on the podcast is Coach, Entrepreneur, Content Creator, and accomplished runner Jeremy Miller.

In 2018, Jeremy had never run more than a mile... Fast forward four years, Jeremy has been continuously learning, working, and striving to be a better runner. He has run several half marathons, marathons, a 52-mile ultramarathon, and qualified for the NYC Marathon and the coveted Boston Marathon. Jeremy has slowly become a close friend despite our little time knowing each other. He is full of wisdom and is truly making a special life for himself that is impacting millions of lives.

In this conversation, Jeremy goes through his start in the sport, and his future ambitions. We discuss delayed gratification, creating vs documenting, how he views the potential TikTok ban, his training buildup to the Boston Marathon, and more!

If you're looking for a conversation that will leave you feeling inspired and motivated, you won't want to miss this one with Jeremy. Whether you're an athlete looking to improve your performance or simply seeking inspiration to tackle your next challenge, Jeremy's perspectives are sure to leave you with a renewed sense of purpose and determination. So, get ready to crush your next run and take on whatever comes your way after listening to Jeremy's words of wisdom.

You can listen wherever you find your podcasts by searching, "The Running Effect Podcast." If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it. If you really enjoy the podcast, consider sharing it on social media to spread the word!

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-Jeremy's Website: https://www.jeremymiller.io/

-Jeremy's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jeremymille.r/?hl=en

Today on the podcast is Mica Wood!

Mica was one of the greatest runners in Utah State history. She set two school records, ran 16:00 in the 5k, & 32:57 in the 10k. Not only was Mica excelling individually, but she also was a massive leader on her team. She led her team to a runner-up finish at the Mountain West XC Championships and to their second-ever NCAA nationals appearance. 

Mica decided after graduating that she wanted to continue to pursue her goals in the sport and see how far she could go. Despite working a full-time job, Mica makes time to run 75-mile weeks and chase after these goals under the guidance of her coach and husband, Adam Wood. 

Mica also has a big presence on social media where she documents these pursuits!

In today's conversation, Mica goes into her story in sport, progressing throughout the years, how she trains with a full-time job, her future goals, being coached by her husband, TikTok, and so much more!

Tap into the Mica Wood Special. 

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This week's episode of the podcast is a very unique one. In July 2020, I started The Running Effect, and since then, I've had the great privilege of speaking to over 60+ amazing guests. Many of you who are avid listeners of the podcast probably don't know the origins of the podcast. So when my good friend Elise Cranny came to me with the idea of doing a show giving listeners an inside look at who I am and how The Running Effect started I couldn't pass! In this episode, we go through my start in the sport of running (which is actually quite hilarious), where the idea of starting a podcast came from, lessons learned from almost 60 episodes, and many other fun questions! I hope this episode will give you all an inside look at the inner workings of this podcast and what our future plans look like! Starting a podcast at 15 years old is far from normal, but I'm immensely glad I did. Being able to help fellow young runners in their pursuit of success is a very rewarding feeling. I hope to continue to push the sport forward through this podcast. 

Lastly, a massive thank you to Elise for hosting this episode. She's been one of my biggest supporters from Day 1 and is constantly helping out behind the scenes. I joke that she's the CEO of the company, but twisting the meaning to Chief-Encouragement-Officer. Elise truly is one of the most selfless, encouraging, and kindest people I've ever had the privilege to know. One of the most important pieces of advice I was given early in life was to surround yourself with people who will push you to be the best version of yourself. Elise has certainly done that and then some! Not only has Elise helped me become a better human being, but has helped improve this podcast as well. Professional athletes will always say that they strive to be good athletes on and off the track, and Elise is the gold standard for that.

 If you want to help us out please like, subscribe, and share. You can also give us a five-star review on Spotify! The link to the show is in my bio (: S H O W N O T E S Elise's Instagram: https://instagram.com/elise.cranny?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Elise's BTC Profile: https://www.bowermantc.com/elise-cranny-bio My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en

Jack Graffeo joins the podcast leading into his quest for glory in December.

Jack has run 4:09.8 (Mile), 8:52.67 (2-Mile), and 14:41.50 in the 5k. 

He's a Footlocker All-American, NBON Runner-up in the 2-Mile, and was a part of the NBON 5th place team in the DMR.

Jack comes into the 2024 XC season looking to capture his first national title.

In today's conversation, Jack takes me through his journey in sport, his experience at FLCXC23', his ambitions for 2024 and what a win would mean to him, how he's coming back from a small setback, what his training looks like, and much more!

Through listening to this conversation, you'll have a firsthand look at the training and mindset of one of the top high school boys in the country and gain wisdom from his insights regarding his career and success.

Tap into the Jack Graffeo Special.  

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Today on the podcast are two of the greatest coaches in NCAA History, Coach Chris Miltenberg & Coach Mike Smith. 

Coach Chris Miltenberg is the Director of Cross Country and Track & Field at University Of North Carolina. 

Coach Mike Smith is the Director of Cross Country and Track & Field at Northern Arizona University. During his tenure at NAU, Coach Smith has earned 23 Big Sky Coach of the Year awards, 5 Chick Hislop Awards for USTFCCCA Mountain Region Men's Cross Country Coach of the Year, 5 USTFCCCA Mountain Region Coach of the Year awards, 4 Bill Dellinger Awards for the National Men's Cross Country Coach of the Year, and 1 USTFCCCA National Men's Indoor Track & Field Coach of the Year awards. He's coached so many legends over the years including Luis Grijalva, Abdi Nur, Geordie Beamish, Nico Young, and many others. 

Coach Chris Miltenberg is the Director of Cross Country and Track & Field at The University of North Carolina. Under his leadership, UNC's teams achieved significant milestones, qualifying for the NCAA Cross Country Championships and earning high ACC finishes. Coach Milt's athletes consistently earned All-America honors and excelled at NCAA Championships. During his tenure at Stanford, the teams secured ten podium finishes in NCAA Championship competitions, with the men's track and field/cross country program winning the John McDonnell Division I Program of the Year in 2019. His coaching prowess was evident as he led the women's cross-country team at Georgetown University to a national championship in 2011. 

In today's conversation, Coach Milt & Smith discuss their friendship, being roommates in college, lessons learned from their college coach, Coach Patrick Henner, how they help each other in the day-to-day, and so much more!

This conversation was truly legendary and such a privilege to have. I hope you all take the time to listen and be enlightened by two legends of the sport!

Tap into the Coach Chris Miltenberg & Coach Mike Smith Special. 

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Today's podcast is a short exploration into the world of mental performance and simple practical ways in which you can improve it to ultimately improve yourself as a runner and in every day life. We go through this exploration with the one and only Shannon Thompson MAPP, NCCP.

Shannon is the mental performance counselor who works closely with NAU, NAZ Elite, UA Dark Sky Distance, and a plethora of top professional runners. As an athlete and a coach, Shannon has always been fascinated by the psychology of well-being and achievement. Her interest regarding the power of the mind to impact an athlete’s performance and overall experience drove Shannon to complete an undergraduate degree in psychology, and then a Masters in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania.

In this conversation, Shannon goes deep on the benefits of focusing on mental performance, perspective, expectations, handling pre-race nerves/anxiety, and much more. I am 100% confident that you'll learn new things about mental performance by listening to this episode and be able to implement easy practices into your daily routine that will help you become a better runner and version of yourself.

Through listening to this podcast episode, you'll walk about with practical tools on improving mental performance that you can directly apply today.

You can listen wherever you find your podcasts by searching, "The Running Effect Podcast." If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it. If you really enjoy the podcast, consider sharing it on social media to spread the word!

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Josette Norris Andrews joins the show after setting an incredible new 2025 world standard in the 5,000m at the BU Last Chance meet, clocking a speedy 14:44.80. (Josette's personal best in the 5,000m is an even-faster 14:43.36.)

Josette is healthy and feeling like herself again, and it showed with a massive personal best at the Millrose Games in February when she ran a PR of 8:29.77 in the 3,000m.

Josette competed for Team USA in both the 2022 and 2024 World Indoor Championships. She was also a member of the 2023 World Indoor team in the 3,000m, but unfortunately injured herself shortly after, which took her out for most of the spring 2024 season.

In her two appearances of that year she came in second at the USATF Indoor Champs with a 3,000m time of 9:03.10; she then competed in the Olympic Trials in the 5,000m and came in 11th with a time of 15:26.25.

Josette, who is a member of the On Athletics Club out of Boulder Colorado,  has additional PRs of 3:59 in the 1,500m and 4:20 in the mile. 

Collegiately, Josette competed for UNC and Georgetown; one of her many highlights includes a 2019 fourth place finish in the 5,000m in the Division 1 Outdoor Championships.

In today's conversation, Josette takes me through her recent improvements as a professional runner, things she's learning, her time at the OAC, her goals for the future, her training routines, and much more!

This one is packed full of insights from one of the best pro-runners in the country at the moment. Don't miss it!

Tap into the Josette Norris Andrews Special.

  

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Today on the podcast is Grace Hartman! 

Grace most recently placed 5th at the 2024 NCAA XC Championships held last month in Madison, Wisconsin. Grace is also a 4xNCAA Track and Field All-American, a 1x NCAA Cross Country All-American, a 2024 5000M Track and Field Olympic Trials Competitor, the 2024 Cross Country ACC Individual Champion, and the 2024 ACC Scholar-Athlete of the Year.

Back in high school, Grace was the 2xGatorade Ohio Player of the Year (Cross Country 2020, 2021) and an 8xOHSAA (Ohio) State Champion. 

Grace has run 4:13 (1500m), 15:27 5k, 32:28 (10k), and 19:15 (6k on grass). 

In today's conversation, you can hear all about how Grace went from placing 63rd at the 2023 National Championships to 5th just one short year later, how she handles setbacks, her years dominating Ohio running in high school, how her ambitions have changed with her recent success, lessons from Coach Henes, and much more. 

I was in HS at the same time as Grace in OH and she was always a household name so it was such a fun time getting to chop it up with her and go through her success and mindsets.

Tap into the Grace Hartman Special.  

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THE KING OF IOWA RETURNS TO THE PODCAST.

On June 1, 2023, at the Hoka Festival of Miles, Jackson Heidesch became the 20th-ever prep boy to break four minutes in the mile. Jackson ran 3:59.08 to become the 10th fastest boy in history at the distance. A feat that was thought to be "physically impossible" less than a century ago, Jackson went and did the impossible, yet this wasn't unimaginable to those who know Jackson and have seen his years of hard work and dedication leading up to this accomplishment.

I had the privilege of spending most of the day with Jackson leading into his race. From hanging out at breakfast to going to the world-famous Arch, I saw Jackson prepare and get ready to attack history. Because of that, today's conversation is more special than most of mine due to being able to go through a plethora of topics surrounding the race and preparing for it.

In today's conversation, you will hear all about the race, how Jackson prepared for it, what he's looking to do next, and hilarious stories from the day leading into the race that are one of a kind.

I hope you all take some time to listen to this inspirational and, at times, hilarious discussion with my friend and the King of Iowa, Jackson Heidesch.

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In Episode 2 of The Call Room Rising Stars, I have the privilege of speaking with Drew Griffith!

If you're not familiar with Drew, he is one of the biggest up-and-coming stars in the US prep distance scene. Drew is the reigning Foot Locker Northeast Regional Champion. He went on to place 6th at the National Meet after throwing up the night before (more fun BTS in the podcast). Drew currently holds PRs of 4:07 in the Mile, 8:48 in the 2-Mile, and most recently ran 14:21 in XC, making him the 11th fastest ever at the distance. Needless to say, Drew is on a tear and nothing seems to be holding him back as we get into the postseason. 

In today's conversation, Drew and I go through his story, from his early passion for swim to progressively getting more serious about the sport of running. We go through winning the Foot Locker Northeast Regional last year, placing 6th in the country while being sick, and not having the track season he was hoping to have. Lastly, we get into his ambitions for the rest of the season, lessons from his successful career, and so much more. Today's episode is one for the books! Many good nuggets of wisdom in here that you can apply directly into your running and life. 

Tap into the Drew Griffith Special. 

Today's episode is a part of "The Call Room Rising Stars" a series where you will meet the next generation of stars, hear their journey to get to where they are today, and get an inside look at their preparation going into the Foot Locker Regional & National Meets. 

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Today on the podcast is accomplished Heptathlete Erin Marsh! 

If you're not familiar with Erin, she is a highly accomplished and versatile track and field athlete known for her exceptional performances in various multi-event competitions. A graduate student during the 2021-22 season at Duke University, Erin consistently achieved remarkable success in both indoor and outdoor track and field. She has earned numerous accolades, including being a 2021 NCAA Bronze Medalist in the Pentathlon (Indoor), a 2020 USTFCCCA All-American in the Pentathlon (Indoor), and a 2021 ACC Silver Medalist in the Heptathlon (Outdoor). Erin's achievements extend to breaking her own school records, winning ACC Championships, and earning All-America honors. In the 2021-22 season, she demonstrated her prowess by finishing third in the Heptathlon at the NCAA Championships, setting personal bests, and claiming victories in events like the 100m hurdles and 200m. Erin's dedication to excellence is further highlighted by her academic achievements, earning spots on the All-ACC Academic Team. 

In today's episode, Erin goes through the dedication it takes to succeed at the Heptathlon, her journey in sport, her years at Duke, balancing academics and athletics at a place like Duke, her mindset shift for 2024, and so much more!

I absolutely loved this conversation with Erin and found a lot of value from it. I hope you all enjoy it as much as we did having it! 

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Sadie Engelhardt returns to the podcast today. 

Back on the podcast is the 18-year-old American track and field mega-star from Ventura, California.  Sadie is a senior at Ventura High School, where she has had a storied career and is considered one of the best high school runners ever. 

The NC State commit (and only the third girls competitor from California to be named Gatorade Best Player of the Year) has excelled in both cross country and track and field. Most recently, she came in 11th at the Girls XC Nationals on December 7. She has also maintained a 4.59 GPA in the classroom. 

Sadie has even found time to volunteer locally on behalf of Runners For Public Lands, helping to clean trails and other places to run around Ventura County. With all that said, it's the oval where she truly separates herself from the rest.

Her PRs include times of 2:03.46 in the 800m, 4:08.86 in the 1500m, 4:28.46 in the mile, and 9:50.69 in the 3200m. The aforementioned mile time was a national high school record in the outdoor mile. Sadie has had three consecutive 1,600m state titles, and she helped her school win a state championship in the 4x800 relay.

In 2024, Sadie ran in her first professional outdoor meet at The TEN, where she stunned the world by running a 4:09.7 in the 1500m. She then zeroed in on three professional meets to try and make the Olympic qualifying standard, and at the Portland Track Festival on June 9 she pulled off a 4:08.86 in the 1500m, earning her spot at the qualifier–becoming the third high school athlete to ever qualify for the 1500m in the Olympics.

While Sadie only competed in the preliminary round, it was a valuable experience for this rising phenom to keep in her arsenal. 

In today's conversation, Sadie shares reflections from her XC season, her hopes and dreams for the 2025 track season, insights from her training, how she plans to go out with a bang in HS, and so much more. 

Sadie is truly doing unprecedented things in the sport, and it's always a privilege to sit down with her and have a meaningful conversation with her. 

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