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THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCAST
The Running Effect tells the best stories in running—and turns them into insight, inspiration, and tools to help competitive runners become greater. Every week, host Dominic Schlueter sits down with the fastest, smartest, and most inspiring people in the sport—from Olympic medalists to breakthrough athletes—to unpack the stories, lessons, and mindset behind elite performance. Whether you’re chasing a personal best or looking to understand how greatness is built, The Running Effect will make you…
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THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTMastering The Game: Chad Noelle's Journey Of Success From NCAA Champion To Coaching Elite Athletes
Today on the podcast, I get to speak with the 2015 1500m NCAA Champion, and now accomplished coach, Chad Noelle. Chad is the Founder and Coach of Apex…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTThe Road To Hayward: World Champion & National Record Holder Hana Moll On Flying To New Heights In The Pole Vault
Today on the "Road To Hayward" is one of the greatest high school pole vaulters of all-time, Hana Moll. Hana is debatably the greatest high-school pole vaulter…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTThe Road To Hayward: Sky High With Sophia Beckmon | Inside The Mind Of The Long-Jump Phenom
Today on the series "The Road To Hayward" is the one and only Sophia Beckmon. Sophia is the top long-jumper in the country this year and has set history time…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTIn Pursuit Of Greatness: Gatorade Cross-Country Player Of The Year Daniel Simmons' Road to Success
Today on the podcast, I have the great privilege of speaking with the 2022-2023 Gatorade Boys Cross-Country Player Of The Year, Daniel Simmons. Daniel is the…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTA Conversation With Jackson Heidesch After Eclipsing The Four Minute Barrier & Becoming The First Ever High School Iowan To Do It
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…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTSimeon Runs 3:57 & Makes History While Connor Prepares To Become The Villain | THE CALL ROOM With Connor Burns & Simeon Birnbaum Season Finale
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…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTThe Road To Hayward: A Conversation With The #1 High-School Hurdler In The Nation Alexander Chukwukelu
Episode 4 of The Road To Hayward is with the one and only Alexander Chukwukelu! Alex is the #1 high school hurdler in the 110m hurdles so far this year. He is…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTThe Road To Hayward: World Champion Hurdler & Fifteen Time State Champ Akala Garrett
Today on "The Road To Hayward" is the U20 400mh World Champion Akala Garrett. Akala is a fifteen-time individual state champion (yes, you read that right). She…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTBreaking Barriers: Olympian & American Record Holder Evan Jager's Journey Of Becoming The Greatest American Steeplechaser Of All Time
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…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTThe 'Stepping-Up' Fallacy, Why Champions Are Broken, How To Improve Your Luck & Other Anomalies On Running & Excellence With Alex Ostberg
Today's conversation will challenge you. It will stretch you to think on deep topics that ultimately impact the quality and impact of your pursuit within sport…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTNational Record Attempt In The Mile On Tap, State Recaps, & Banter | THE CALL ROOM With Connor Burns & Simeon Birnbaum | Episode 9
Episode 9 of The Call Room With Connor Burns & Simeon Birnbaum! In this episode, Connor and Simeon recap their state championship races, where they racked up…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTThe Road To Hayward: Lex & Leo Young + Teammate Brayden Seymour On Chasing History & Having Fun In The Process + Lex Speaks Before Setting A HS NR
Today on "The Road To Hayward" are Lex and Leo Young and their teammate and friend Brayden Seymour. For those unfamiliar with these three, Lex and Leo Young…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTThe Renaissance Athlete: How Zach Litoff Is Bridging The Gap Between Running & Art
Today on the podcast, I have the privilege of speaking with artist and accomplished runner Zach Litoff! Zach is the man behind the cover art for The Running…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTThe Road To Hayward: Record Breakers & Future Teammates Irene Riggs & Sophia Kennedy
Today on the podcast series "The Road To Hayward" is Irene Riggs and Sophia Kennedy, friends and future teammates at Stanford University this fall! Irene Riggs…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTBeyond The Finish Line: Olympian Andrew Wheating's Unfiltered Tales Of Triumph & Tribulation
Every few months, I have a conversation that blows me away; today is one of those conversations. From the minute Andy hopped on the call, I knew we were in for…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTNCAA Star Yaseen Abdalla Shares Invaluable Wisdom & Insights From His Storied Career
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…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTTrack DQs, Hamstring Strains, Crazy Workouts, & Beef? | THE CALL ROOM With Connor Burns & Simeon Birnbaum | Episode 8
Episode 8 of The Call Room With Connor Burns & Simeon Birnbaum! In this episode, Connor recaps the craziest race of his career, where he played…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTRoad To Glory: The Story Of Hobbs Kessler's Meteoric Rise In Track & Field
I have the great privilege of welcoming Hobbs Kessler to the podcast today. Hobbs competes professionally for Adidas, having turned professional directly after…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTChasing Greatness Sustainably: An Honest Discussion With Record-Breaker Sadie Engelhardt
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 RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTFinding Meaning In The Suffering & Joy In The Journey: A Deep Conversation With NCAA Star Cole Sprout
The one and only Cole Sprout returns to the podcast. Cole is a junior at Stanford University, where he has slowly cemented himself as one of the top runners in…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTCONNOR BURNS RUNS 13:37 HS NATIONAL RECORD, Simeon Destroys South Dakota Competition & More | THE CALL ROOM With Connor Burns & Simeon Birnbaum | Episode 7
CONNOR FREAKING BURNS. Episode 7 of The Call Room With Connor Burns & Simeon Birnbaum! In this episode we document Connor running 13:37.30 to set a new HS…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTMastering The Mind Game: How To Train & Race At Your Best By Working On Your Mind With Expert Shannon Thompson MAPP, NCCP.
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…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTChasing History: A Conversation With Rocky Hansen, The Latest High School Sub-4 Minute Miler
Today on the podcast is the latest high schooler to break four minutes in the mile, Rocky Hansen! On the final day of April 2023, Rocky ran 3:59.56 to win the…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTTHE CALL ROOM With Connor Burns & Simeon Birnbaum | Episode 6: Simeon Takes Down The King Of Iowa, Connor Prepares For A Chance At History, & Track DQs
Episode 6 of The Call Room With Connor Burns & Simeon Birnbaum! In this episode, Simeon recaps, taking down the King of Iowa, Connor's mindset and preparation…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTFrom California Track Star To NCAA All-American: The Incredible Story Of Mia Barnett
Today Mia Barnett joins the podcast! Mia is a sophomore who attends and competes for The University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), where she has cemented…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTRewriting The History Books: The Remarkable Rise Of Australia's Amy Bunnage
Today on the podcast is the one and only Amy Bunnage! Amy is an incredibly talented and hard-working individual who has rewritten the history books over the…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTSam Gilman: How An Air Force Cadet Balances Academy Life With Running At The Highest Level
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…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTTHE CALL ROOM With Connor Burns & Simeon Birnbaum | Episode 5: Simeon Prepares For Heidesch, Impossible Workouts, & Lots Of Banter
Episode 5 of The Call Room With Connor Burns & Simeon Birnbaum! In this episode, Connor and Simeon dive into their recent training, including incredible…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTRedefining Limits: An Inspirational Conversation with Record Holder, National Champion, & Gatorade Player Of The Year Colin Sahlman
After a year of getting requests to get this man on the podcast... THE COLIN SAHLMAN SPECIAL becomes reality. Colin Sahlman was undoubtedly one of the greatest…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTThe Inside Scoop With NCAA Star & Author Emily Cole
Back for her third appearance and straight off of a hair crisis (iykyk) is my good friend, Emily Cole! For those who aren't familiar with Emily, she is an…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTTHE CALL ROOM With Connor Burns & Simeon Birnbaum | Episode 4: 400s, Alligators, & A Mile Record Race Confirmed
Episode 4 of The Call Room With Connor Burns & Simeon Birnbaum! Episode 4 is a recap of their short races, training updates, listener questions, and the Hoka…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTSuccess Is A Journey, Not A Destination: Dylan Jacobs Shares Stories & Inspirations From His Historic Indoor Season
If you would have listened to me on February 9th when I said to buy Dylan Jacobs stock, you would be thriving. Since that appearance on the podcast, Dylan ran…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTWinning A State Meet Solo: High Schooler Juliette Laracuente-Huebner's Inspiring Journey & Pursuit Of Greater Achievements
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…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTChasing Records & Senioritis: Lex & Leo Young Recap Their Past Few Months + Their Ambitions For Their Final Season
Back like they never left are Lex and Leo Young on the podcast. Since their last appearance, Leo has placed 16th in the world at the 2023 World XC…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTTHE CALL ROOM With Connor Burns & Simeon Birnbaum | Episode 3: Exclusive Insights into Simeon's 8:34 Run, Arcadia Stories, & Listener Questions
Episode 3 of The Call Room With Connor Burns & Simeon Birnbaum! Simeon ran a state record, meet record, and high school record of 8:34.10 at the 2023 Arcadia…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTThe Road to Success: A Conversation with Back-To-Back NCAA Champion Sam Bush
Sam Bush joins the podcast! Sam currently competes for the University of North Carolina State (aka NC State), where she has been a dominant force within the…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTThe Pursuit of Excellence: Insights from Coach, Entrepreneur, and Runner Jeremy Miller
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…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTVenturing Beyond the Track: Vanessa Fraser on Her Dual Pursuits in Pro-Running and Venture Capital
Back on the podcast, today is the one and only, Vanessa Fraser! Vanessa is a pro runner for Nike and is coached by the legendary Shalane Flanagan. She holds…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTTHE CALL ROOM With Connor Burns & Simeon Birnbaum | Episode 2: National Record Hunting At Arcadia
Episode 2 is a massive preview of the prestigious Arcadia Invitational, a recap of the previous week of training, Simeon's journey of playing the Saxophone…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTNCAA All-American Alex Ostberg Shares His Wisdom On Perspective, Gratitude, Taking Action, & Being A Life-Long Learner
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…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTColorado's Emily Covert On Finding Beauty In The Struggle
Emily Covert joins the podcast today. Emily is an incredibly accomplished runner for the University of Colorado, where she is a four-time All-American. Most…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTCrayton Carrozza Shares His Journey & Ascent To The Top Of The NCAA
Texas legend Crayton Carrozza hops on the podcast today for a highly impactful and entertaining episode. Crayton is a senior at the University of Texas, where…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTTHE CALL ROOM With Connor Burns & Simeon Birnbaum | Episode 1: Shooting For The Stars, Preparing For History.
Introducing The Call Room With Connor Burns & Simeon Birnbaum. The Running Effect will document their season in-depth this outdoor track season. Each week…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTSuperstar Natalie Cook Shares Her Journey From Breaking National Records To Ambitions In The NCAA
The one and only, the legendary Natalie Cook, comes on The Running Effect Podcast today! Natalie is one of the most accomplished athletes of our generation…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTA Conversation With One Of The World's Top Marathoners: Emma Bates
I am stoked to welcome Emma Bates to the podcast! Emma is an incredibly accomplished marathoner who has competed at the highest of stages. Emma grew up in…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTNike Run Club Coach Jes Woods | Running Ultra-Marathons, Coaching, & Lessons From Her Journey
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…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTIowa High School Superstar Jackson Heidesch Shares His Journey & Ambitions Within The Sport
Jackson Heidesch is a kid on fire. This past indoor season, he won the Hoka Misfit 2-mile in a historic time of 8:42.6. He then went on to place second at NBNI…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTCreating A World-Class Product For Athletes With Ted Volz
Today on the podcast is Ted Volz, Founder of Clean Energy. Ted graduated from The University of Notre Dame in 2004 with a B.A. in Accountancy. He then went to…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTTHE CALL ROOM With Ben Flanagan | Episode 5: The End Of One Chapter, The Start Of Another
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…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTWoody Kincaid Shares His Journey: From Skater Shoes To American Records & The Olympics
The podcast I've been wanting to make happen for months: The Woody Kincaid Special. Woody Kincaid is a passionate competitor who has accomplished many…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTFrom NCAA Football Player To Marathoner: Dominic Fusco | Living A Life Of Purpose & Intention To Impact 100 Million Lives Along The Way
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…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTNCAA Superstar Drew Bosley On The Journey To Success, Creating A Culture Of Excellence At NAU, Running 13:13 In The 5k & His Wisconsin Legacy
Drew Bosley has cemented himself as one of the best NCAA runners over the past few years. From his very first race in an NAU kit, those paying attention knew…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTA Thoughtful Conversation With Olympian & American Record Holder Shelby Houlihan
Back on the podcast is the one and only Shelby Houlihan! For those who aren't familiar, Shelby made the US Olympic Team in 2016 and holds the American record…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTNXN Champion Aaron Sahlman Shares His Story, Winning NXN, Plans On Breaking 800m Record, & Committing To NAU
You asked, and we delivered. Aaron Sahlman comes on the podcast today. Aaron is fresh off of a remarkable season where he won his first-ever cross-country…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTOlympian & Newly Minted American Record Holder Yared Nuguse Recaps His Historic Indoor Season + Reading, Dogs, & Sneaking A Pet Tortoise Across The Country
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…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTTinman Elite Founding Father & Adidas Professional Drew Hunter Shares His Wisdom On Pressure, Adversity, & Lessons Learned From His Successful Career
Today on the podcast, I gladly welcome Drew Hunter. This is a podcast I've wanted to make happen since the origins of the podcast. Drew became the eighth-ever…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTA Fun & Insightful Conversation About Sports Nutrition With Jessica Isaacs, RD, CSSD | How The LA Clippers Team Dietitian Helps Athletes Fuel To Win
Today I have the privilege of speaking with Jessica Isaacs, RD, CSSD. Jessica is currently the Los Angles Clippers team dietitian overseeing their program and…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTTHE CALL ROOM With Ben Flanagan | Episode 4: The TEN Preview
The official The TEN preview with Ben Flanagan. In episode four of The Call Room With Ben Flanagan, Ben dives deep into many subjects leading into this…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTOlympian & American Record Holder Elise Cranny Shares Her Wisdom On Comparison, Reflection, Presence, & The Importance Of Why
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 RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTProfessional Decathlete Jack Flood On Discipline, Confidence, & Chasing After The Best Version Of Yourself
Today on the podcast, I speak with the one and only Jack Flood. Jack is a professional decathlete who has represented Team USA before. Prior to his years as a…