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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 PODCASTNCAA All-American Paityn Noe on Breaking Records, Battling Setbacks, and the Radical Mindset Shift That Took Her From Surviving to Soaring
Paityn Noe has gone from being an injury-plagued freshman to one of the NCAA's most electrifying distance runners, redefining success with speed, resilience…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTAn Inside Look At How Double Threshold Training Turned Andreas Almgren Into One Of The Greatest Runners In The World (12:44 5k) + Lessons From Doing Workouts With Jakob Ingebrigtsen
Andreas Almgren went from nearly quitting the sport to redefining European distance running. The Swedish phenom’s career began with a 1:45.59 in the 800m…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTHow Pro Runner Austen Dalquist Trained Less and Got way FASTER : Inside His 1:48, 3:53, 7:45, and 13:36 Breakthrough Year & What You Can Learn From It
Austen Dalquist is not your typical miler. He's an All-American from the University of Arkansas, a USATF Colorado Mile Champion, and a 3:41 guy in the 1500…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTLexy Halladay-Lowry Ran 9:08 in the Steeplechase, Went Sub-15 in the 5K, and Is Now One of the Fastest NCAA Athletes of All Time
Lexy Halladay-Lowry is chasing the clock while rewriting the record books. With an indoor mile PR of 4:31, a blistering 8:40 in the 3,000, and a sub-15 in both…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTThe Untamed Rise of Hans Troyer: Wild Training, Near-Death Collapse & His Plan to Win Western States, The Superbowl of Ultras
Hans Troyer is the epitome of raw talent meeting ruthless resilience. From a near-collapse in the desert to record-breaking dominance, his story is one of…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTHe Ran 8:16 to Win NCAAs, Placed 3rd at the Olympic Trials, Represented Team USA, and Is a Married Dad in College: The Unbelievable Rise of James Corrigan
From humble hustle to steeplechase sensation, James Corrigan is rewriting the script. Born in Los Angeles and now a force at Brigham Young University, James…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTHe Ran 61 Marathons in 61 Days With Nothing But a Backpack: Aleksander Lingauer's Story of Obsession, Purpose, and What It Means to Chase Something Real
Sixty-one marathons in sixty-one days: From the southern border of Germany to the northern sea, Aleksander Lingauer covered the entire distance on his own. No…
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The Runner in Congress: Mark DeSaulnier’s Journey Through 23 Marathons, Public Service, and a Near-Death Comeback
Today’s guest knows endurance—on the trail, in public service, and in life. Congressman Mark DeSaulnier of California has run 23 marathons, including Boston…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCAST7 Marathons. 7 Continents. 7 Days. How Wyatt Moss Turned Pain Into Purpose—and Built a Brand Doing It
What drives a 23-year-old to run seven marathons... on seven continents... in just seven days? Today’s guest isn’t just an endurance athlete—he’s a human…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTIt’s Not Talent — It’s What You’re Eating: Kelsey Poulter on Performance Nutrition That Works
What happens when you combine deep science with real-world results—and package it all in a way that actually makes sense to young athletes? You get Kelsey…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTThe Future of Distance Running Has a Name: It’s Quentin Nauman Closing a 3:58 Mile in 54 Seconds at The Festival of Miles | The Start of a Legacy That Might Just Catch Alan Webb
He broke the barrier—and the sport felt it. Quentin Nauman is back on the pod in the final episode of our Festival of Miles series—a fitting finish to a week…
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Live From St. Louis! | A Deep-Dive Conversation On Running With Olympians Colleen Quigley and Brandon Miller And US Champions Olin Hacker and Krissy Gear
Recorded live. Fueled by the energy of the crowd. Powered by HOKA. Straight from the Big River Running Company in Missouri on June 4th, this special episode of…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTPain Has No Finish Line: Alyssa McClellan on Running 120 Miles, Raising 4 Kids, and Choosing Suffering
What does it take to run for 28 hours straight? To go beyond exhaustion—when your body gives out and only your will is left? Alyssa McClellan knows. She’s a…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCAST400 Laps Around A Track. 100 Miles. One Mission: Sean Rhodes on Addiction, Redemption, and Running Toward Hope
From rock bottom to 100 miles — today’s guest redefines what it means to fight back. Meet Sean Rhodes: former alcoholic, now ultramarathoner, mental health…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTFrom 4 Hours to 2:32: Eric Floberg on Running Fast, Filmmaking, and Doing Life With Purpose
He’s gone from a four-hour marathoner to a 2:32 powerhouse — today, we’re sitting down with the unstoppable Eric Floberg. Based in Chicago, Eric has become a…
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The Psychology of Performance: Alex Ostberg on the Hidden Switch in Your Brain, Self-Belief & Race-Day Narratives
We love the idea of a breakthrough—the dramatic finish, the record-shattering time, the race where it finally clicks. But what if that moment you’re chasing…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCAST56 Hours. 234 Miles. No Finish Line. Kim Gottwald on the Race That Broke the Internet & Becoming The Last Man Standing
Some people push the limit. Kim Gottwald treats it like a starting line. Meet Kim Gottwald: ultra-endurance athlete, viral content creator, and founder of…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTNXN Champion Charlie Vause Is Built for Big Moments — And The Festival of Miles Might Be His Greatest Yet | One Final Shot At A 3:59 Mile
Charlie Vause didn't just make waves this past season — he tore through the high school cross country scene like a storm, and today, we're fired up to welcome…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTQuentin Nauman Just Did What No High Schooler Ever Has — And He’s Not Even Close to Finished | Inside His Chase For Records, Championships, & Glory
Quentin Nauman—remember that name. Just a few weeks ago, he became the first high school athlete in U.S. history to run both sub-1:50 in the 800m and sub-4:00…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTRaw Talent. Real Grit. Unreal Times. The Cordell Tinch Episode Is Track & Field’s Hollywood Script
He’s back. Not just on this show — but back in the sport, back on the world stage, and back to blow your mind with what’s possible when talent meets…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTMore Than a Meet: The Vision, Heart & Chaos Behind the Festival of Miles with Tim Cornell | + An Inside Look At This Years HISTORIC Fields
Today’s guest is a true game-changer in the world of track and field — a visionary whose passion, leadership, and creativity have helped transform one of the…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTFrom 3:57 Solo in High School to 3:48 at Millrose: Gary Martin on Records, Risk, and What’s Next
From a late start in high school track to becoming one of the fastest milers in NCAA history, today’s guest has rewritten the blueprint for distance running…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTFrom Underdog to NCAA Star: Margot Appleton on Winning by Feel, Racing with Heart & Breaking Records
Racing by feel and winning with heart. Margot Appleton has emerged as one of the premier collegiate distance runners in the U.S., blending tactical brilliance…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTNathan Green Is Built for Big Moments: NCAA Titles, Finishing Kicks & Leaving a Legacy at Washington
Returning to the show is a runner whose name has become synonymous with strategic racing and an electrifying finishing kick–Mr. Nathan Green. From his early…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTJosiah Tostenson & Tayvon Kitchen: The Fastest Duo in High School History Are Just Getting Started: Inside Their Chase Of Alan Webb's HS National Mile Record Of 3:52
Today's episode is special—and honestly, it might be historic. We've got two of the fastest high school distance runners in the country—maybe ever—joining us…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTFrom Sub-14 5K to Signing Pros: Matthew Sonnenfeldt’s Journey from D1 Running to Elite Track Agent & Exclusive Insights From The Pro-Track World
From cross country and track star to talent management guru -- Matthew Sonnenfeldt has seen it all. Matthew’s journey from high school champion to collegiate…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTOlin Hacker Just Won His First U.S. Title — Here’s the Story You Didn’t See Coming
Today’s guest needs no introduction—but he definitely earned a new one. Olin Hacker is back—and this time, he's bringing a U.S. title with him. Just weeks ago…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTChiara Dailey Has Arrived: Breaking Records, Making Foot Locker History & Gunning for Festival of Miles Glory
The Call Room: Road to Records continues as we’re joined by the electric Chiara Dailey — La Jolla’s own and one of the most exciting names in high school…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTRiley Chamberlain: NCAA Champion, Record Breaker & The Clutchest Closer in College Track
Some runners show up. Others shut it down when it counts. Riley Chamberlain is doing both. The BYU junior has become one of the most dangerous closers in the…
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Behind Breaking2: Dr. Brad Wilkins PhD on Human Limits, Eliud Kipchoge’s Mindset, and the Science of the Impossible + What YOU Can Learn From It All
What does it take to break one of the most iconic barriers in sports history? Brad Wilkins, lead scientist on Nike’s Breaking2 project, joins the show to pull…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCAST“I Got Hit by a Car. Then I Ran 4:03 Mile.” — TJ Hansen’s Wild Rise to the Top of U.S. High School Distance Running
For TJ Hansen, running isn’t just a passion — it’s the job. And business is booming. Up next in our 2025 HOKA Festival of Miles series, we welcome the Michigan…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTKeegan Smith: 14:23 XC, 4:04 Mile Injured, NCAA Dreams, and His Relentless Chase for a Sub-4 Minute Mile
As Keegan Smith is apt to say, winning isn’t everything – running your best is. Up next in our 2025 HOKA Festival of Miles series, we welcome one of the most…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTRegistered Dietitian Alex Larson Shares Key Insights On How To Fuel Yourself Better As A Runner
Dietitian Alex Larson, on a mission to fuel the world's endurance athletes, joins the show today to share her expert tips on nutrition, health, and performance…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTThe Renaissance Athlete: How Former D1 Athlete & Artist Zach Litoff Has Worked With The Biggest Brands In The Sport, Re-Shaping What Running Means To Him, & Creating A Photo Book From The OLY Trials
The creative force behind Litoff Studios, Mr. Zach Litoff himself, joins the show today, ready to discuss his new book. Zach seamlessly intertwines athleticism…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTCorbin Coombs Shares Exlsucive Insights On His Journey To Running A Sub-4 Mile & Creating History In New Mexico As A High Schooler
Episode 1 of The Call Room: Road to Records is here, featuring New Mexico's fastest miler and ascending star, Corbin Coombs. Corbin, a senior at Organ Mountain…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTNational Record Holder, Champion, & 1:48 800m Runner Cole Boone Shares His Secrets Of His Breakout Year
High school mid-distance sensation Cole Boone joins us today, fresh off two monumental performances in March that have solidified him as a national champion…
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Introducing: The Run Down By The Running Effect | Inside Our Brand New, State Of The Art Newsletter Written By Professional Running Coach & Former Stanford / UNC All-American Alex Ostberg
INTRODUCING: THE RUN DOWN BY THE RUNNING EFFECT The Run Down isn’t just a newsletter. It’s a field manual for runners who want to master the mental, physical…
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World Renowned Sports Physiologist Dr. Jim Taylor Shares Scientifically Proven Ways To Deal With Pressure & Pre-Race Anxiety + How To Set Goals That Will Lead You To Success
GOODY’S (code "TRE2"): https://www.amazon.com/promotion/psp/AHBMMNWHO3WHJ Performance and sport expert Dr. Jim Taylor returns to the show to discuss Dominic’s…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTDuke Athlete & HS Sub 4-Miler Jackson Heidesch Opens Up On His Battles With Mental Health, Almost Quitting The Sport, And His Future Within Track & Field
The journey of Jackson Heidesch is one of unbridled honesty and crushing heartbreak. From high school standout to oft-injured Duke student-athlete, Jackson…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTInside The Mind Of A Record-Breaker: How Liam Murphy Has Become One Of The Greatest Runners In The NCAA EVER | Insights From His 1500m Collegiate Record & Chase For A National Title
Villanova's Liam Murphy is quickly etching his name into the record books. Fresh off shattering the NCAA 1500m record with a blistering 3:33.02 at the Raleigh…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCAST"If you think junk food is bad for you, let me tell you how BAD under-fueling is!" | Registered Dietitian Cortney Berling Shares Key Insights & Science On Nutrition For Runners
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…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTHow This United States Air Force Airman Placed 4th In The World At The World Championships: How Sam Gilman Defied The Odds & Made His Dreams A Reality
Personal challenges have not dimmed the force that is Sam Gilman. A former Air Force Academy distance star, Sam came into the New Year with a blast, securing…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTSports Scientist Reveals The Secrets Of Success In Distance Running... | Why Zone2 Training Is Overhyped, Threshold, Supershoes, & The Things You Can Do TODAY To Get Faster
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…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTHow US Champion, Olympian, & HOKA Pro Nia Akins Faith Has Grounded And Propelled Her Through Her Toughest Trials, Both In Running & Life, & How YOU Can Learn From Them
US Indoor 800m Champion Nia Akins joins the show after kicking off the year in impressive fashion, claiming an indoor title and proving that she's back and…
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How I Ran A 3:33 Marathon Off Of Two Weeks Of Training
GOODY’S ("TRE2"): https://www.amazon.com/promotion/psp/AHBMMNWHO3WHJ A deep-dive recap into my first-ever official marathon at the 2025 Knoxville Marathon…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTThe Greatest To Ever Do It: How Jane Hedengren Ran National Records Of 15:13 In The 5k & 4:26 In The Mile In The SAME Weekend + Her Training, Mindset, & Future...
Buckle up, folks—Jane Hedengren, the high school record holder and Nike Cross Nationals champ, is back on the podcast! After winning the NXN in dominant…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTFlourishing Is On The Other Side Of Enjoyment: How UNC's Makayla Paige Rediscovered Her Love For The Sport & Won Her First NCAA Title & Set A 3-Second School Record In The Process!
Rising middle-distance sensation and newly-crowned NCAA Indoor Champion Makayla Paige joins the show today to discuss her incredible journey, the 2025 season…
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World Renowned Sports Physiologist Dr. Jim Taylor Shares Simple Tips & Tricks That Will Make You Faster TODAY | The Science Of How Smiling Transforms Your Runs, & Secrets Of Mental Performance...
GOODY’S: https://www.amazon.com/promotion/psp/AHBMMNWHO3WHJ Performance, sport, and parenting expert Dr. Jim Taylor joins the show to share insights from his…
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I'm Running My First Offical Marathon Off Of Two Weeks Of Running: Here's How I'm Doing It
GOODY’S (TRE2 for $2 off): https://www.amazon.com/promotion/psp/AHBMMNWHO3WHJ I'm running a marathon this upcoming Sunday! Off of two weeks of training... In…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTShelby Houlihan Recaps Winning SILVER At The 2025 World Indoor Championships In China | Inside Her Comeback: Training, Mindset, Sponsor, & More
A setback is a setup for a comeback. For Shelby Houlihan, this comeback is nothing short of remarkable. After her suspension was lifted on January 15, 2025…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTAn Inside Look At Olympian & 4:17 Miler Heather MacLean's Life: How She Builds Belief & Confidence To Do The Impossible
Olympic middle-distance star and Massachusetts native Heather MacLean makes her debut on the show, ready to break down her latest success on the track…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTHow Abel Teffra Won The NCAA Mile Championship By Having Nothing To Lose & How You Can Use This Same Mindset To Achieve Your Biggest Goals!
Fresh off his thrilling victory in Virginia, brand-new NCAA Mile Champion Abel Teffra joins the show today to break down his epic performance. Abel, currently…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTHow Josette Norris Andrews Has Taken Her Running To The Next Level In 2025 + How She Deals With Setbacks & How YOU Can Get Faster TODAY
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…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTCoach Chris Miltenberg Shares EXCLUSIVE Insights From Coaching Ethan Strand / Mackalya Paige To NCAA Titles + Taking UNC's Program To New Heights & His Vision For The Future
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…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTThe Comeback Is Greater Than The Setback: How NCAA Champion & Adidas Pro Will Sumner Is Using Lessons From His 2024 Setbacks & Using Them To Make 2025 His Best Year Yet
Mid-distance star Will Sumner is back on the show after smashing the Millrose Games 600m record in February, clocking an impressive 1:14.04The former Georgia…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTFrom Six Overdoses To Running Across America: The INSANE Story Of Kallup McCoy II
Returning to the show today is the incomparable and inspirational, Kallup McCoy. Kallup wears many hats, including running coach, personal trainer, marathoner…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTThe Rise Of Taylor Roe: How Taylor Won The US Half-Marathon Championships Less Than A Year Into Being A Pro & How You Can Use The Same Skills To Level Up In Your Own Running!
Elite distance runner and former Oklahoma State star Taylor Roe joins the show fresh off her scorching 1:07:22 half-marathon victory at the USATF Half-Marathon…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTInside Crater's Josiah Tostenson Senior Campaign: How He Plans On Cementing His Name Among The Greats By Winning Championships + Breaking Records | An Inside Look
High school senior Josiah Tostenson, renowned for running the second-fastest indoor mile in U.S. high school history, joins the show today to dive into his…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTFrom Walk-On To 12th Place At The Olympics: How Delusional Belief Has Paid Off & Carried Dakotah Popehn To Unimaginable Places & How YOU Can Build That Same Confidence Too!
Olympic marathoner Dakotah Popehn joins the show ahead of her highly-anticipated return to the Boston Marathon this April! Most recently, Dakotah came in 10th…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTInside How Ethan Strand Ran 7:30 In The 3k & 3:48 In The Mile + How He Is Preparing To Win NCAA Titles & Cement His Name Among The Greats | An Exclusive Interview Before The 2025 NCAA Championships
Record-setting Tar Heels superstar Ethan Strand returns to the show today as he gears up for the Indoor Track and Field Championships this March in Virginia…