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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 PODCASTFiona O'Keefe Shares Exclusive Stories And Insights A Year Removed From Her Win At The US Olympic Marathon Trials, Her Olympic Experience, Bouncing Back From Setback, & 2025 Plans
American Olympic distance runner Fiona O'Keeffe joins the show today as she gears up for an electrifying spring of racing. Fiona, best known for winning the…
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THE CONNOR BURNS & SIMEON BIRNBAUM EXLSUCIVE: Inside Winning Big Ten Titles & Running A 3:52 Mile + Simeon's Mindset Heading Into His First NCAA Track Championship & The Long Run That Broke Connor...
THE CONNOR BURNS & SIMEON BIRNBAUM SPECIAL The Oregon Boys are back in action, baby! Our Call Room legends, Connor Burns and Simeon Birnbaum, return from a…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTAmerican Record Holder & US Champion Josh Hoey Is Coming For It All: Why He Believes The US Is The Next Up In The 800m & What He Wants To Accomplish In His Career + Training Like Jakob Ingebrigtsen
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…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTInside The Historic Stretch Of Races For Tavyon Kitchen: How The High School Star Ran 7:55 In The 3k (National Record) & A Sub 4:00 Minute Mile In The SAME Week
The fastest high school 3,000m runner in history, Tayvon Kitchen, is on the show today for the first time, ready to break down his record-shattering senior…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTProfessional Runner & Former Olympic Alternate Jess McClain Shares Wisdom & Lessons From Her Career, How To Handle Imposter Syndrome, Why Success Stems From Joy, & Other Lessons On Sustainability
Middle-distance star, marathoner, and Brooks runner Jess McClain joins the show for the first time today, with her sights set on an Olympic qualifying time on…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTChasing History: Owen Powell Recaps Running 3:57 & 3:56 In The Mile In The SAME Week & Setting A National Record + His Thoughts On Breaking Alan Webb's HS Record
New high school mile record-holder and future Washington Husky, Owen Powell, joins the show just days after crushing his second sub-4-minute mile in February…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTFrom Almost Quitting The Sport To World Bronze Medalist, Olympian, & 3rd Fastest 1500m US Runner Of All Time: The Inspiring Story Of Emily Mackay
Olympic middle-distance star Emily Mackay joins us today, fresh off a blazing new 3,000m personal best set in February in Boston. Emily, who currently runs for…
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500.
We have officially released 500 Episodes of The Running Effect Podcast. This one honestly means a lot. Because I had direct control over that number. At the…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTCooper Lutkenhaus Shares Insights From His 1:46 800m Run As Only A SOPHMORE In High School + His Ambitions For The Future, If He'll Go Pro Out Of HS, & A Look At His Record-Breaking Training
Fresh off a national record and his electrifying 800m performance at the Millrose Games, Cooper Lutkenhaus returns to the podcast today. Cooper, a Texas native…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCAST"If You Have Time To Make Fancy Meals, You're Not Training Hard Enough": The Rules Of How To Be Excellent As A Distance Runner From 2xOlympic Medalist Morgan Pearson
Professional triathlete, two-time Olympic Silver Medalist, and recent HOKA signee, Morgan Pearson, joins the show today to discuss all things training and…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTFrom Humble Beginnings In East Africa To HOKA Pro Runner: The Inspirational Untold Story Of Ahmed Muhumed
Versatile distance runner and HOKA professional, Ahmed Muhumed, joins the show today to discuss his humble beginnings and his ambitions for the future. Ahmed…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCAST4xNCAA Champion & Former Pro-Runner Sara Slattery Shares Insights, Lessons, And Findings On How NCAA Champions, Olympians, National Champions, & Record Holders Made It To The Top & How YOU Can Too!
Coach, athlete, mom, author, Sara Slattery comes on the podcast today for the first time! Sara has a diverse and impressive resume, which began in high school…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTHE RAN 3:47 IN THE MILE AT 18YRS OLD: The Next Great Athlete Of Our Times | Inside The Journey, Progression, Mindset, & Training Of Cameron Myers & How He Plans To Be The Greatest To Ever Do It
THE CAM MYERS SPECIAL Fresh off breaking the world U20 indoor mile record, Cam Myers, joins the show today amidst the hype of an incredible start to his 2025…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTThe Man Who Coaches Champions: How To Have Sustainable Excellence As A High School Athlete With Niwot's Coach Kelly Christensen + Insights On How He Coached An NXN Winning Team & Individual
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…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTCoach Mark Coogan Shares Insights From His Successful Coaching Career | Insights From Coaching Olympians, National Champions, & Elle St. Pierre and Parker Valby
Today on the podcast is one of the most successful coaches in our sport, Mark Coogan. Coach Coogan has had an illustrious career as both a runner, coach, and…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTExclusive Lessons & Insights From The 25+ Year Successful Career Of American Record Holder & Olympian Deena Kastor | How She Rose To The Top, How To Build Belief, Handle Negative Thoughts, & More!
THE DEENA KASTOR SPECIAL On the podcast today is the inimitable Deena Kastor–bronze medal legend and women's distance running record-holder. Deena was born in…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTHow D2 Running Star Brock Kelly's Focus On Intention Shaped His Running & Life & How You Can Take Your Running To The Next Level In 2025 With The Same Tools
Brock is back baby. Digital creator and collegiate distance runner Brock Kelly returns to the podcast for round three today to discuss all things running and…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTWilma Nielsen Shares Insights From Her 4:25 Mile, Plans To Break The Collegiate Record, Being Coached By Shalane Flanagan, & How You Can Make Your Dreams Come True In Sport
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 RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTThe Climb To The Top: Inside The Journey Of Tinoda Matsatsa & His 2:16 1k NCAA Record, 3:54 Mile, & Stories From HS Where He Became The First Prep African-American To Break The 4min Mile Barrier
Mid-distance track sensation, Tinoda Matsatsa, joins the show today amidst an impressive sophomore campaign at Georgetown. Tinoda, who hails from Boyds…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTLessons On Excellence & Human Flourishing Within Running & Life From Accomplished Coach, Athlete, And NYC Times Best Selling Author Steve Magness
Today's conversation on the podcast is one that I've been wanting to have for many years now. I have the privilege of sitting down with and learning from Steve…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCAST5xAll-American Cole Sprout Shares Honest Reflections On Setbacks, His Legacy At Stanford, How To Overcome Negative Thoughts, & His Professional Running Plans...
Cole Sprout returns to the podcast to breakdown his final seasons at Stanford. The long-time Cardinal, originally from Littleton, Colorado, most recently…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTInside The Mind Of HS National Record Holder Sadie Engelhardt: Insights From Her 4:28 Mile, Making The US Olympic Trials As Just A Junior In HS, Her Plans To Break The 1500m Record, & More
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…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTInside The Most Dominate NCAA XC Program In Modern History With Coach Jarred Cornfield + Insights & Stories From The Next Director & How He Plans On Carrying On The Torch Of Mike Smith
Today, the next director and head coach of the Northern Arizona University Cross Country program, Coach Jarred Cornfield, returns to the podcast. With…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTThe Raw Realities Of Being An Unsigned Pro-Runner: Sam Parsons Shares In-Depth Insights On Pro-Contracts, How Companies Take Advantage Of Athletes, The Future Of Tinman Elite, & So Much More
Back on the podcast is my good friend, Sam Parsoni. And today, here's here to spill the tea. He's not holding back. You the listener will be blessed being a…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCAST"I'm sick of not being in the conversation." - Hobbs Kessler Speaks Boldly On Why 2025 Is His Year, How He Plans To Win Gold, & Inside His Champions Mentality
He's coming for it all. 2025 is the year of Hobbs Kessler. Back on the podcast today is 21-year-old mid-distance Olympic star Hobbs Kessler, who is gearing up…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTThe Death Of The NCAA As We Know It: How Roster Limits Will Kill Collegiate Sports With Coach Mark Fairley
Today's discussion on the podcast is one of depth around the hot topic of NCAA roster limits and how they will fundamentally change the nature of the NCAA…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTHow Setbacks Fueled Jane Hedengren: Stories From Winning NXN, Running A HS Girls National Record In The 5k (15:50), And Exclusive Stories Of How She Handled Setback After Setback To Still Win NXN
The NXN Champion returns to the podcast today! Last month, Jane won NXN in dominant fashion, running a course record time of 16:32 in Portland, Oregon. She won…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTAdidas Professional Runner Gabbi Jennings Breaks Down How She Won FORTY-FOUR State Titles In High School, Insights From Her Professional Running, How She Plans On Leveling Up In 2025 & Much More!
Today's conversation is one of my favorite in recent memory. I have the privilege of speaking with 26-year-old track and field star Gabbi Jennings. Gabbi is…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTImprove Your Running In 2025 Using These FIVE Tips From A Former Accomplished NCAA Runner & Now Coach, Paul Stafford: The Secrets That Will Take You To The Next Level
Today's podcast is a simple, yet deep conversation that covers five ways you can take your running to the next level in 2025. To have this conversation with me…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCAST2xOlympian & NCAA Championship Winning Coach Ed Eyestone Shares UNHEARD Of Stories From His Career + Insights From Coaching Conner Mantz, Clayton Young, Kenneth Rooks, & BYU To NCAA Championships
THE COACH ED EYESTONE SPECIAL Today on the podcast is Ed Eyestone, not only one of the best distance coaches in the history of collegiate and professional…
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Improve Your Mental Performance In 2025 & Take Your Running To The Next Level With These THREE Simple Tips & Tricks: Shannon Thompson MAPP, NCCP Shares Secrets Of Mental Performance Success
Today's podcast will give you three tangible ways you can improve your mental performance in 2025. Body follows mind. Yet we as athletes rarely focus on (or…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTExploring Your Human Potential: Brooks Bash Shares Lessons & Stories From 100 Marathons In 100 Days, Running From Los Angeles to Las Vegas, & Unveils His Next New Challenge (harder than them all...)
Today's podcast is a special one. It's a conversation with a friend, Brooks Bash. But this is no ordinary conversation. Brooks announces his next challenge for…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTThe Secrets Of Running At The HIGHEST Level In The NCAA With 4:27 Miler Kimberley May
Today on the podcast, Kimberley May is one of the fastest females in NCAA history! Kimberley runs for Providence University and has had a DOMINANT last 365…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTWhat It Takes To Run for A US Military Academy: Naval Acedemy's Murphy Smith Reveals It All
Today's podcast is an inside look at what it's like running for a US Military Academy. I have the privilege of speaking with Murphy Smith from the US Naval…
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Secrets Of The Running Effect, The Best Unheard Story From The Podcast & The Three Biggest Insights From 2024 With Alex Ostberg
The final episode of 2024. This conversation is an inside-look at the inner-workings of The Running Effect in 2024. I share things publically for the first…
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this will be the best podcast you listen to this year... | TRE X LIS CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
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…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTThe Story Of The Greatest Upset In HS XC History: Charlie Vause Walks Through His Historic NXN Win, Why He Believed He Could Do It, How You Can Do The Same In 2025, & More
THE CHARLIE VAUSE SPECIAL Today's podcast explores the story of the greatest upset in high school cross-country history. On December 14, Charlie Vause shocked…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTCoach Pat Henner Shares Exclusive Insights On Improving As A Runner in 2025 From His FOURTY Years As A Successful Coach + Insights From Coaching Hobbs Kessler In Speed Development
Today's podcast is an exploration and deep dive into how to go from "good" to "great" in the sport of running in the coming months, and many insights on…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTFrom JUCO To World Championship Finalist: An Inside Look At Josh Thompson’s Incredible Journey, & Insights On How To Become A Better Runner
US Champion Josh Thompson makes his first-ever appearance on The Running Effect Podcast today! Josh holds PRs of 3:34.77 in the 1500m and 3:52.49 in the Mile…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTHow Furman's Dylan Schubert SHOCKED The Running World With His Breakthrough NCAA XC 3rd Place Finish + Insights On How He Overcame Injury, Training, & His Future In Sport
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…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTBACK-TO-BACK: Graham Blanks Shares Exclusive Stories & Insights From His Dominant NCAA XC Season | Training Insights, Drinking Beer Before Setting The Collegiate Record, & Sharing A Dorm w/Oppenheimer
GRAHAM VOTED FOR PEDRO RETURNS TO THE PODCAST Last November, Graham won the 2023 NCAA title on the grass and two weeks later put an NCAA record to his name…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTLessons From NC State's Grace Hartman: From Ohio High School Legend To Top 5 In The NCAA & Olympic Trials Competitor
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…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTKeegan Smith: From Prodigy To Powerhouse – The Journey To NXN & Foot Locker Glory + Exclusive Insights On His New NIL Deal With HOKA
Fresh off of a 14:23 5k & wins at NXR & Foot Locker South, Keegan Smith joins the podcast to share his story. Keegan is heating up at just the right time. He's…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTThe Inside Scoop With The Elite Duo Of Parker Wolfe & Ethan Strand | Insights From Their XC Season, Their Bet On The BU 3k, Leading The UNC Team, & More
Today on the podcast is the elite duo of Parker Wolfe and Ethan Strand. If you're not familiar with Parker or Ethan, they are two of the greatest (if not THE)…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTInside How Creed Thompson Helped BYU Make History At The NCAA XC Championships + Insights On How To Build A Winning Culture
Today on the podcast is BYU's Creed Thompson who just played a pivotal role and helping his team to win a National title. Creed placed 12th in the country…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTThe Legacy Of Olympian Shannon Rowbury: Speed, Integrity, And The Future Of Track
Today, I have the privilege of speaking with one of the greats, Shannon Rowbury. Shannon is one of the most decorated American middle-distance runners, known…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTHow Ben Crane Plans To Win It All: Training, Strategy, And The Mental Edge Of A Running Prodigy
Today on the podcast is Ben Crane! Ben is heating up at just the right time. He just won NXR Midwest in a new PR time of 14:46. He's going into FL Midwest next…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTFrom Viral Fame To Silence: Why The Godfather Of Running YouTube Zach Levet Vanished—And What Comes Next
THE ZACH LEVET SPECIAL Today, I have the privilege of having a conversation with a man who pioneered running YouTube for years. He was one of my main…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTMaia Ramsden On The Journey To Win Back-To-Back NCAA Titles, What It Takes To Make The Olympics, Running National Records, & How To Have A Fulfilling Career
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…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTVillanova's Sadie Sigfstead On Her Recent Success In The Sport, The NCAA Recruitment Process, Why NCAA Women's Running Has Gotten So Much Better, & How She's Preparing For The Biggest Race Of Her Life
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…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTIndustry Thought Leader Jessica Murphy Shares Her Insights On Working At NIKE, Runnersworld, & Starting Her Own Marketing Company + How To Get A Job In The Sport
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…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTProvidence's Alex Millard On Being An International Transfer, Winning Titles In The UK, Experiences From Both The UK & US Sports Systems, Training Insights, & Ambtions For The NCAA XC Championships
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…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTA Conversation With The Greatest High School Runner In Nebraska History: Juan Gonzalez | Insights From His Successful Prep Career
Today on the podcast is Juan Gonzalez! Fresh off of a win at NXR in a time of 14:34 for the 5k, Juan comes on the podcast to share his story and ambitions for…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTNCAA Champion & Olympian Yaseen Abdalla On What Separates The Good From The Great, The Importance Of Being Your Own Biggest Fan, How To Stop Avoiding The Work, & Beating Eliud Kipchoge At The Olympics
THE YASEEN ABDALLA PODCAST The man that needs no introduction. Yaseen holds PRs of 7:42 in the 3k, and 2:11 in the Marathon at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTWest Virginia's Ceili McCabe Shares Insights On Making The Olympics In College, 2xWorld Championships, & Setting Nationals Records + Her Thoughts Leading Into The 2024 NCAA XC Championships
Today on the podcast is one of the best female runners in the NCAA, Ceili McCabe! Ceili runs for West Virginia, where she has cemented herself as one of the…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCAST2xNCAA Champion, 4xStanford School Record Holder Ky Robinson Shares Reflections On His Legacy In The NCAA + Thoughts Going Into His Rookie Year With The OAC
Back on the podcast today is Ky Robinson! Ky was undoubtedly one of the greatest NCAA runners of our generation. Competeing for the storied Stanford…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTCoach Chris Miltenberg Shares Lessons & Stories From 21 Years Of Successful Coaching + Insights On Championship Racing, Recruiting, & Attributes Of His Most Successful Athletes
Back on the podcast is one of the greatest coaches in NCAA history, Coach Chris Miltenberg. Following seven years at Stanford University, Coach Milt was named…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTManny Putz Shares Insights From His Ascent In The Sport, How To Be National Class As A High Schooler, Setting A National Record at 12 Years Old + Running Foot Locker For The First Time
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…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTFrom A Nearly Fatal Car Crash To The Top Of The ACC: The Remarkable Story Of How Patrick Anderson & Will Coogan Overcame A Life-Changing Experience & Bounced Back Even Better
Today, sharing one of the best stories in the sport are Patrick Anderson and Will Coogan. Last spring, five North Carolina men's track and field athletes were…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCAST"Runners Won't Have An Opportunity To Run If This Goes Through!" Ole Miss Stone Smith On The Implications Of The New SEC Roster Limits & How They Could Kill Our Sport
Last week, the SEC announced that they plan to set men’s roster limits to 10/35 for XC/TF. Earlier last week, coaches and administration from the Southeastern…