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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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From A Shepherd In East Africa to Sub-2:10 In The Marathon: The Remarkable Rise of Haftu Knight
Haftu Knight is proving that professionalism in running isn't limited to sponsorship: it's a mindset. His rise from shepherd in Ethiopia to one of the most…
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The Art of Patience: Elise Cranny on Resilience, Self-Trust, and Redefining Success in Running
Two-time Olympian Elise Cranny has long been a model of precision, patience, and perseverance in American distance running. A Stanford All-American turned…
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How To Outwork Talent & Other Secrets Of The Greats: The Yaseen Abdalla Blueprint for Greatness
Yaseen Abdalla’s story is one of adaptation and ambition. He’s a runner who has thrived across programs, distances, and continents, representing Sudan on the…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTThe Patience to Be Great: How Kole Mathison Is Redefining What It Means to Chase Greatness in the NCAA
He's one of the NCAA's brightest young stars, and his recent sophomore season proved why. Kole Mathison, the 2022 Champs Sports Cross Country national…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTThe Rise of Jackson Spencer: Inside the Mind of America’s Next Great High School Star
In 2025, Herriman High’s Jackson Spencer became the name every prep distance fan had to know. The Utah standout, who is headed to BYU next year, opened his…
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What It Takes to Build a Dynasty: Mike Smith on Systems, Identity, and Relentless Growth in Elite Running | Exclusive Lessons From Coaching NAU, Galen Rupp, Nico Young, Donavan Brazier + More
Final Surge: https://www.finalsurge.com (RUNNINGEFFECT20) He built a dynasty in Flagstaff, and now, Mike Smith is bringing that same fire to Nike’s Swoosh…
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What It Really Takes to Be Great: Inside the Grind, the Burnout, and the Relentless Fight to Keep Going With NIKE Pro Coach Alex Ostberg
Sacrifice, grit, burnout, and the fight to be great: this month’s Rundown Recap dives into four stories that every driven person needs to hear. The fellas kick…
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From PRs to PR: How Claire Manley Turns Athletes Into Brands
Claire Manley went from chasing PRs on the track to building a storytelling engine for athletes and running brands. She is the co-founder of Meet @ 7 Studios…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTFrom Missing the Olympic Team to World Championship Greatness: The Unbelievable Comeback of Jess McClain
Jess McClain has become the new face of American women’s marathoning: a symbol of resilience, balance, and belief in one’s own path. A former collegiate…
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What Elite Performers Get Right: Sports Scientist Kristen Holmes on Sleep, Recovery, and the Psychology of Greatness
Kristen Holmes has worn every hat in the world of performance, including athlete, coach, scientist, and innovator. Today, she’s setting the standard at WHOOP…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTFrom a 3:48 Mile to the Mud of Nationals — Gary Martin’s Full Plan to Win NCAA XC (Training, Tactics, Mindset)
Few athletes have risen as fast—or raced as fearlessly—as Gary Martin. Now a senior at the University of Virginia, he has evolved into a consistent national…
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Fix Your Plateau: Alex Ostberg on the Real Reasons You’re Not Improving (and How to Turn Bad Days Into Breakthroughs)
The Run Down By The Running Effect (our new newsletter!): https://tinyurl.com/mr36s9rs Progress in running is rarely smooth, often unpredictable, and sometimes…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTDathan Ritzenhein's Championship Blueprint: From Beamish's World Title to Nuguse's World Record and Obiri's Boston—Inside OAC's System for Winning
Dathan Ritzenhein has lived two lives in running: first as one of America's most decorated distance runners, and now as the head coach of the On Athletics Club…
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Joey Pointer (Fleet Feet CEO): How Data + Community Built a 300-Store Running Retail Powerhouse
Fleet Feet CEO Joey Pointer has made a career of combining community-driven retail with cutting-edge data insights. His journey into running retail wasn't a…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTExclusive: Andreas Almgren on the Untold Details Behind His Tokyo World Bronze—And the Inside Plan to Chase the European Half Marathon Record in Valencia
Andreas Almgren returns to the show, this time fresh off a bronze in the 10,000 meters at the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo. This marked Sweden’s first…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTFrom NCAA Champion to NYC Debut: Charles Hicks on Switching Flags, Swoosh TC, and Building for 26.2
Amid a pro reset in Eugene and a new flag next to his name, Charles Hicks is aiming his firepower at the marathon. Stanford’s first NCAA individual…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTBuilding a Dynasty: Laurie Henes on Culture, Standards, and the Blueprint Behind NC State’s 3-Peat
Final Surge: https://www.finalsurge.com (RUNNINGEFFECT20) Few coaches have reshaped a running program the way Laurie Henes has. For more than three decades…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTFrom Leaving the Sport to 4th Fastest Ever: Cordell Tinch Breaks Down His Comeback and World Championship Win
Cordell Tinch just struck gold in Tokyo, and he’s back on the show to tell us how it happened. This isn’t just about a gold medal. Cordell’s career is about…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTInside Sadie Engelhardt’s Next Chapter: Olympic Trials at 17, 4:27 Mile, 4:07 1500… and How She Plans to Win in College
At just 18, Sadie Engelhardt has lived the kind of running career most athletes dream about: national records, Olympic Trials, and head-to-head battles with…
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Coach First, Tech Second: Tim Surface on Building Final Surge to Save Coaches Time (and Make Athletes Better)
Final Surge: https://www.finalsurge.com (RUNNINGEFFECT20) Tim Surface’s path runs straight through the heart of the sport of running. Tim is a University of…
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Stop Overcomplicating Your Running: Jeff Cunningham’s Evidence-Based Plan for Real-World Athletes + Insights From Coaching Nick Bare
If you smash together courtroom precision with marathon coaching, you get Jeff Cunningham. Jeff is a licensed Texas attorney turned creator of Austin’s Bat…
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Your Training Isn’t Broken—Your Fueling Is: RD Cortney Berling on Solving RED-S and Getting Faster
Most runners think their biggest limiter is training volume, paces, or genetics. Cortney Berling says it’s something much simpler: you’re not eating enough…
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The Miles That Make Us: Habit, Hope, and Finding Your People — Mitch Ammons’ Playbook
Mitch Ammons is living proof that small, steady habits can transform a life. Just a few years removed from barely jogging half a mile after rehab, the Austin…
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some thoughts before my second marathon
As the Toledo Marathon looms just six days away, Dominic hits record for a rare solo jam session on grit, growth, and chasing what matters most. From winging…
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Science You Can Use by Sunday: Jonah Rosner’s Step-by-Step Plan for Durability, Fueling, and Smarter Training Decisions
We’re going full scientist mode today, because Jonah Rosner is back on the show. If you don’t know Jonah, he’s the applied sport scientist who went from the…
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From Dorm-Room Vlogs to Full-Time Creator: Nico Felich on Goals vs. Worth, Sub-3 Marathon, and Filming Like an Athlete
Nico Felich is the kind of guy who’ll jog up to the mic fresh from a shakeout run, then drop a line that makes you want to sprint out the door and chase your…
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He Was “The Future” at 18—Here’s How He Actually Got There at 28: Consistency, Parents as Coaches, and a Purpose-First Reset
What does it mean to be a prodigy who has to start over? Drew Hunter knows. Once hailed as the future of American distance running (he was the high school…
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234 Miles in 56 Hours – Kim Gottwald’s Unbreakable Mindset & Becoming The Future Of The Last Man Standing Event At Just 21 Years Old
Kim Gottwald is back on the pod, this time in person at BPN HQ in Texas. If you haven’t heard of Kim yet, you will. He’s making a name for himself in the…
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Bryan Poerner: Building a Rebellious Running Brand, Redefining Diadora, and Putting Community Before Scale
How do you build a running shoe brand that feels rebellious, authentic, and different in a market dominated by giants? For Bryan Poerner, President & CEO of…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTThe Year That Nearly Broke Him: Parker Wolfe on Pain, Patience, and the Process of Becoming Elite
The road to greatness rarely runs smoothly. For Parker Wolfe, the path has twisted through injury, disappointment, and resilience. Over the past year, the NCAA…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTHow to Get Recruited for College Running: A Masterclass on Recruiting and running at the next level from One of the NCAA’s Top Coaches Ian Mioni
Coach Ian Moini is not just building a strong running program at UNC, he’s building a pipeline of success. In just his mid-20s, Ian has gone from standout…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTZack Telander on Discipline, Longevity, and Why He’s Running a Mile Or More Every Day With No Background In Running
Part coach, part storyteller, and part entertainer, Zack Telander shows that serious training doesn’t have to be boring—or stuck in one lane. A former Division…
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The Peak-Performance Blueprint: Taper Science, Beating Plateaus, and the Hidden Behaviors of Champions With Alex Ostberg
SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://tinyurl.com/mr36s9rs What does it really take to peak, push through plateaus, and build a championship culture? Alex…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTFrom NCAA Bronze to 1:58 and Worlds: Maggi Congdon on Beating Olympic Medalists, Going Pro with Nike, and the Tokyo Gameplan
Maggi Congdon is blowing past expectations and Olympic medalists on her way to the world stage. In June, she grabbed NCAA bronze in 4:09.31. Just weeks later…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTColorado's Sean Carlson: The Championship Formula—Tough Leadership, Uncompromising Standards & How to Win at Every Level
Final Surge: https://www.finalsurge.com (RUNNINGEFFECT20) From Division III runner to one of the most respected coaches in the NCAA, Sean Carlson has never…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTThe Hidden Blueprint of a Champion: Drew Bosley on Training, Coming Back From Adversity & Making His Dreams Come True By Going Pro With Nike
Undertrain now, dominate later. That philosophy–his dad’s choice to undertrain him in high school–turned a patient Wisconsin high schooler named Drew Bosley…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTInside the Mind of Graham Blanks: 12:48 5K, World Championship Bound, and Still Just Getting Started
He made history in college. Now he’s rewriting it on the world stage. From Ivy League dominance at Harvard to lighting up the Diamond League, Graham Blanks is…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTThe Mastermind Behind Parker Wolfe & Ethan Strand: Coach Chris Miltenberg on Building Champions and the Hidden Work Behind the Breakthroughs
Final Surge: https://www.finalsurge.com (RUNNINGEFFECT20) Coach Chris Miltenberg has built champions, broken records, and rebuilt entire programs. But his real…
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Adam Ludwin on the One Thing You’re Doing 20,000 Times a Day That’s Limiting Your Race Performance (and How to Fix It)
What if the way you breathe is holding you back? In this episode, we chat with Adam Ludwin, founder and CEO of FivePointFive, a science-backed breathwork app…
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The Man Behind the Boston Marathon: The President Of The BAA Jack Fleming on Legacy, Community & the Future of Running
Jack Fleming is more than just a figure in running history. He’s shaping its future. As President and CEO of the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.), Jack…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTThe Greatest High School Athlete Ever? Cooper Lutkenhaus on Running 1:42 In The 800m at 16 & Shocking the Track World By Becoming The Youngest Track Athlete To Ever Make A National Team & Set A U20 WR
Cooper Lutkenhaus isn't just the greatest high school athlete alive. He might be the greatest high school athlete ever. Most 16-year-old track stars are making…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTThe Final Build: A Candid Conversation with Conner Mantz 9 Weeks Before His American Record Attempt At The 2025 Chicago Marathon
What do you do after running 2:05 at the Boston Marathon? If you’re Conner Mantz, you get back to work. The American half-marathon record holder (59:17 in…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTAngelina Napoleon Just Made the World Championships at 20 Years Old—Now She’s Coming to Dominate U.S. Steeplechase and Become the Face of American Distance Running
Angelina Napoleon is 20, but she’s already shaking up the NCAA and U.S. elite running scene like a veteran. She is a World U20 medalist, NCAA runner-up…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTA 4-Year Ban. No Sponsors. No Team. Shelby Houlihan Just Won Her 14th U.S. Title—and She’s Not Done Yet
Shelby Houlihan isn’t running from her past. She’s running straight into whatever comes next.With a late-race surge and her trademark finishing kick, Shelby…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTEthan Strand Ran 3:30.25 in Just His Second Pro Race—Now the NCAA Record-Holder Is Headed to the World Championships With One Goal: Win a Medal
Ethan Strand isn’t a prospect anymore: he’s the problem everyone else is trying to solve. Just months after rewriting the NCAA record books with blistering…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTAdam Spencer Ran 3:31 at 23 Years Old, Made the Olympics, and Is Redefining What It Takes to Be a World-Class Miler From Melbourne
Straight out of Melbourne, Adam Spencer is bringing a new level of hunger and hustle to global middle-distance running. Adam is one of the brightest new stars…
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He Built Grant Fisher, Coached 38 State Champs, and Qualified for Two Olympic Trials—Coach Mike Scannell on What It Really Takes to Succeed
What happens when you blend world-class wisdom with small-town humility? When a coach chooses joy over burnout, purpose over pressure, yet still builds…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTDeena Kastor Reflects on the Life and Legacy of Coach Joe Vigil—and the Lessons That Still Shape Her Stride, Spirit, and Story
There are legends in running, and then there are people who make legends possible. Returning to the show is Deena Kastor: Olympic medalist, former American…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTHe Closed an Ironman Marathon in 2:39, Broke a Course Record, and Is Still in Med School—Matthew Marquardt Is Redefining What’s Possible
While other pros are napping in NormaTecs, Matthew Marquardt is doing rounds in med school while still torching Ironman courses. Matthew is a two-time Ironman…
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Copying the Pros Won’t Work, Belief Is Real, and Your Taper Might Be Hurting You—Alex Ostberg Breaks Down July’s Biggest Lessons in Training Psychology
Alex Ostberg is back again, ready to unpack the powerful, and often overlooked, mental side of training. In this July roundup, Alex breaks down the four most…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTCaden Leonard Just Put the Nation on Notice—After a Dominant Junior Year, the Texas Champion Is Gearing Up for a Senior Season That Could Change Everything
If you follow high school distance running, you already know the buzz is real. Caden Leonard has emerged as one of the most dominant prep runners in the…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTSam Ruthe Just Became the Youngest Person to Break 4 in the Mile—And His 3K and 1500 Are Even Scarier
At 15, Sam Ruthe is breaking records and shattering expectations. With a jaw-dropping 3:58.35 mile, he became the youngest human ever to break four minutes…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTMarco Langon Went From a Kitchen Job to Running 3:33 in the 1500—Now He’s One of the Fastest Middle-Distance Runners in NCAA History
Marco Langon went from prepping meals in a back kitchen to torching NCAA record books as one of the fastest middle-distance runners in collegiate history…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTBrandon Miller Ran 1:56 at 13, Made the Olympics at 22, and Just Went 1:43 in the 800—This Is the Journey of One of America’s Most Gifted Middle-Distance Runners
From shattering age-group records before most kids knew how to pace a 400, to stepping onto the Olympic stage with grace, grit, and God-given speed, Brandon…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTCaleb Olson Won Western States 100 in the 2nd Fastest Time Ever—While Working Full-Time, Raising a Baby, and Wearing the Wildest Shirt on the Internet
If you follow ultrarunning, you’ve probably heard the name Caleb Olson recently. In 2025, he broke through in a big way, winning the Western States 100 in…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTPierce Showe Broke a World Record by Running 125 Half Marathons in 125 Days on a Treadmill—And Did It All for a Deeper Purpose
Pierce Showe is redefining what consistency, conviction, and calling look like in the world of ultra-endurance running. He just broke the Guinness World Record…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTThe Mindset Behind the Medal: Sondre Guttormsen on Pain, Pressure, and Pole Vault Mastery
Sondre Guttormsen not only cleared six meters, but he launched past expectations, limits, and borders, and is considered one of the best to ever do it in the…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTSimeon Birnbaum: The Quiet Killer of NCAA Running — How a 3:52 Miler Is Rising to Greatness & An Inside Look At His Breakthrough NCAA Season
PSA: the audio on this is weird. We have no clue why it's like this, but I would rather release then it never see the light of day. He went from Rapid City to…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTJosh Kerr: Reigning World Champion and 2x Olympic Medalist on Relentless Discipline, Brutal Self-Honesty & the Competitive Fire Behind Greatness
This isn’t just a running interview. It’s a front-row seat to what greatness sounds like. Josh Kerr is the reigning 1500m World Champion, an Olympic silver…
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Train With Awareness, Not Ego: Alex Ostberg on the Recovery Mistakes, Fueling Gaps & Mindset Shifts That Separate the Best From the Broken
-The Run Down By The Running Effect (our new newsletter!): https://tinyurl.com/mr36s9rs Alex Ostberg is back to cut through the noise and get straight to what…