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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 PODCASTNorth Carolina's Ethan Strand Speaks On His NIL With NIKE + Exclusive Insights From His Breakthrough Track Season & How He Took His Racing To The Next Level
Ethan Strand shares insights on becoming the newest NIL athlete for NIKE! Ethan went on an absolute tear in 2024. He competed at four meets during the indoor…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTThe American Record Holder In The Marathon & Olympian Emily Sisson On The Keys To Becoming Successful At Running, Stories From Her Successful Career, & Insights On Her Future
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…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTThe Last Dance: Moving To A New Country, New Perspectives On The Sport, & Lessons From A Long, Successful Career With Olympian & American Record Holder Evan Jager
THE EVAN JAGER SPECIAL Evan Jager is one of the most decorated and accomplished runners in US Distance history. Evan is the American Record Holder in the…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTDrew Hunter On His Next Chapter In Running, Lessons From Fatherhood, Learning To Love Running Again, & Reflections From The Best Season Of His Career
Back on the podcast, full of wisdom and insights is Drew Hunter! Drew had a remarkably successful season where he PRd at every distance. He ran 3:33 in the…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTNorth Carolina Commit Jack Bowen Shares Insights From His Senior Campaign Including Running 14:41, His Training, & Hopes Of A National Title
The kid the nation is sleeping on arrives on the podcast today. His name is Jack Bowen. And this guy just ran 14:41 to beat a STAR-STUDDED field at the Nike…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTHow One Mentor Transformed My Life: A Deep Dive Into Mentorship & Lessons Of Successful People With Alex Ostberg
One email I sent five years ago changed the trajectory of my life. It was an email to Alex Ostberg, a Stanford student-athlete at the time. Alex quickly became…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTFrom A 5:44 Mile At Six Years Old To A Top High Schooler In The Country: The Story Of Daniel Skandera
One of the biggest up-and-coming stars in the country, Daniel Skandera, comes on the podcast today to share his story! Daniel has one of the most INSANE…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTA Conversation With One Of The Rising Stars In The NCAA: Rocky Hansen | Exclusive Insights On His Rapid Ascent In Sport
Today on the podcast is the legend, Rocky Hansen! Rocky competes for Wake Forest University. Rocky has run 1:50.85 (800m), 3:58 (Mile), 7:56 (3k), 13:44 (5k)…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTOlympian & 3xNCAA Champion Juliette Whitaker Shares Exclusive Insights From Her Breakout Year & Placing 7th In The World In The 800m
Olympian Juliette Whittaker returns to the podcast after the 2024 Paris Olympics! Juliette Whittaker, a 2024 Olympic 800-meter finalist, has earned three NCAA…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTUndefeated Benji Anderson Shares His Passion For Trails, Track, & Going Out With A Bang For His Senior Year
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…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCAST2xOlympian & 4xUS National Champion Elise Cranny Shares Her Insights On How How To Have A Sustainable Career & Flourish Within The Sport Of Running
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…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCAST4:09 Miler & Colorado Commit Jack Graffeo Shares His Quest For Glory & Chase For A National Title
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…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTRylee Blade Shares Exclusive Insights From Her National Record Of 15:20 In The 3-Mile & Her Journey That Has Led To This Point
Today on the podcast is the top-ranked high school girl in the country, Rylee Blade! Before she got into the sport, she played soccer for 10 years at a highly…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTSinclaire Johnson Shares Honest Reflections On Her Ups & Downs In 2024, Her New Coach And Training Setup, & Lessons From Her Successful Career
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…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTNIKE's Sean McGorty Shares Lessons & Reflections From His 2024 Season + His Thoughts On NIL, Old XC Stories, & More
Sean McGorty recaps his 2024 season on the podcast today! Sean holds PRs of 3:33.67 (1500m), 3:53 (Mile), 7:32.79 (3k), 8:20.77 (Steeplechase), 13:02.13 (5k)…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTOlympian & Spanish Record Holder Mario Garcia Romo Shares Reflections From His 2024 Season
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)…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCAST3xGeorgetown School-Record Holder Chloe Scrimgeour Shares The Ins & Outs Of NCAA Running
Today on the podcast is multiple-time All-American Chloe Scrimgeour! Chloe competes for Georgetown University, where she's been absolutely dominant over the…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTFormer Notre Dame School Record Holder Ron Markezich Shares Stories & Lessons From His Successful Career On & Off The Track + Lessons From Parenting An NCAA Champion
Today on the podcast is former Notre Dame school-record holder, Ron Markezich! On April 13, 1989, Ron ran 28:44 in the 10k to set a new Notre Dame school…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCAST"I Want All The Records" | SHELBY HOULIHAN IS BACK: Her Plan To Return To Track In 2025, Mile World Record Attempt In January, Not Wearing Supershoes, What Group She's Joining & More
Shelby Houlihan returns in less than four months. On January 15 2025 her suspension will be lifted. And she can compete against the world's best once again. As…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTProfessional Decathlete Jack Flood On How To Turn Your Life Around, Praying Big Prayers, His Journey Within Social-Media, Being 6'5/200IQ, & How To Crack The Top 1%
Today on the podcast is the one and only Jack Flood (6'5 btw). Jack isn't just a jacked, 6'5, 200IQ man. He's also incredibly accomplished in Track & Field. He…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTShe Never Thought She Would Run Again To Olympic Bronze Medal & British Record: The INCREDIBLE Story Of Georgia Bell
THE GEORGIA BELL SPECIAL Georgia won Bronze at the 2024 Paris Olympics in the Women's 1500m. In her 17 races this season across 10 countries, she was…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTStanford Alum & Pro-Runner Tai Dinger On How To Get The Most Out Of Your Running While Thriving In Life
Today's episode is incredibly insightful & will help you in both your running and life. I have the privilege of speaking with Tai Dinger again on the podcast…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTNCAA Champion & 3:32 1500m Runner Nathan Green On His Upbringing, What It Means To Be A Good Teammate, & What It Takes To Be Great
Back on the podcast is the one and only Nathan Green! If you're not familiar with Nathan, he was the 2023 NCAA Outdoor 1,500m Champion and the 2023 Pac-12…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTOlympian & US Champion Robby Andrews Shares Insights On What People Get Wrong About Retiring, Coaching, & What It Takes To Be Great At Running
Today on the podcast is NCAA Champion, US Olympian, and Coach, Robby Andrews! He recently launched his coaching business called "Miles to Go" where he hopes to…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTDiscussing All Things On & Off The Track With NCAA Champion Roisin Willis
Back on the podcast is Roisin Willis! Roisin competes for Stanford University, where she has been absolutely dominant. She's a 2xNCAA Indoor Champion…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTOlympic Silver Medalist Kenneth Rooks Shares Exclusive Insights From His Historic 2024 Season & Elevating US Men's Steeplechase
THE KENNETH ROOKS SPECIAL IS HERE Kenneth won Silver at the 2024 Paris Olympics in the Men's Steeplechase. He ran an incredibly gutsy race coming through the…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTThe Inside Scoop With Olympian Parker Valby: Stories & Insights From Six NCAA Championships, Three NCAA Records, Making The Olympic Team, Her Future... & So Much More!
THE PARKER VALBY SPECIAL IS HERE Parker is undoubtedly one of the greatest NCAA athletes of all-time. She's a 6x NCAA Individual Champion: 2024 NCAA Outdoor…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTAmerican Record Holder Bryce Hoppel Shares Insights From Running 1:41 & Placing 4th At The Olympics + Stories From His 2xNCAA Titles & 21 Race Win Streak
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…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTCoach Will Palmer Shares Insights From Coaching 5xNCAA Champion & National Record Holder Parker Valby + Taking Florida's Program To The Top Of The SEC
Today on the podcast is Coach Will Palmer! He is the Associate Head Coach for Cross Country and Assistant Track and Field at the University of Florida. During…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTProfessional Runner Anna Gibson Shares Insights From Her Dual-Pursuits In Track & Trail + Stories From Winning SEVENTEEN State Titles
Today on the podcast is professional trail & track runner, Anna Gibson. Anna has one of the most insane resumes I've ever seen. Anna was born in Jackson…
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How To Have The Most Successful XC Season Of Your Life & Lead Your Team To Success With Coach Greg Coplen + Insights From Coaching Cole Sprout & Ashley Jones
Throughout the years, some of my favorite episodes have, funny enough, been with kids from the same high school, Valor Christian. The man who coached these…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTThe Comeback Is Greater Than The Setback: How Harvard's Graham Blanks Beat The Odds & Made His First Olympic Team Months After Injury
Today on the podcast is a man who voted for Pedro, Graham Blanks. Graham also happens to be an Olympian. He placed 9th in the 5k at the 2024 Paris Olympic…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCAST21 Year Old Hobbs Kessler Shares Insights From Placing 5th At The Olympics, Runnnig 3:29 (1500m), His Path To Gold, & More
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…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCAST2xOlympic Silver Medalist Kenny Bednarek On His Quest To Become The Greatest To Ever Do It, Football vs. Track Speed, & What It Takes To Become An Olympian
Kung Fu Kenny comes on the podcast today to share his story & ambitions. Kenny Bednarek is the current World #1 in the 200m, a 2xOlympian, a 2x Olympic Silver…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTInside The Journey & Mindset Of Oregon's Elliott Cook | Insights From His Breakout 2024 Season & 3:33 1500m Olympic Trial Race
Today on the podcast is one of the biggest up-and-coming 1500m stars, Elliott Cook! Elliott is one of the best runners in the NCAA at the moment. He competes…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTHow To Get The Most Out Your Life & Live A Life That You're Remembered For With Zach Pogrob + Insights From Running 52 Miles Overnight Through New York City
80 minutes of obsessing about running, discussing college, how to get the most out of your life, and so much more! That's today's podcast. And there's no…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTGeorgetown's Coach Brandon Bonsey Shares Wisdom On How To Level Up Your Running & Lessons From Coaching The Best Of The NCAA
Today on the podcast is the one and only Coach Brandon Bonsey from Georgetown! Coach Bonsey is entering his seventh campaign as head men’s cross country coach…
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Mental Performance Counselor Shannon Thompson MAPP, NCCP On How To Use Your Mind To Excel This XC Season + Insights On How To Be A Better Parent In Sports
Back on the podcast is a household name, Shannon Thompson MAPP, NCCP! Today's conversation particularly centers around how to get the most out of your training…
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Notre Dame's Drew Griffith & Cameron Todd Answer The Hottest Takes In Track & Field + Spill The Tea From Summer XC Training
Today on the podcast are the legends, Drew Griffith and Ryan Trahan! Today, these Irish boys and I go through the hottest takes in track and field and answer…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTHow To Have Your Best XC Season EVER With NAU's Assistant Coach Jarred Cornfield! + Insights From Coaching 3xUS Champion Elise Cranny
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…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTOlympian Kate Grace Shares Stories & Lessons From Her 13 Years Of Successful Pro Running
Today on the podcast is Olympian Kate Grace! Kate has quite a remarkable career at every level and recently announced her retirement from the track. In HS, she…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTOffice Hours With Connor Burns & Simeon Birnbaum + 100 Mile Weeks TikToks, & Tales From The Summer Grind
CONNOR BURNS & SIMEON BIRNBAUM RETURN TO THE PODCAST You ask, we deliver. After months of requests to get the villains back on the podcast, we came through…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTShannon Flockhart Shares Insights On Her Rise To The Top Of The NCAA 1500m
Today on the podcast is one of the fastest NCAA Women's 1500m runners of all-time Shannon Flockhart! Shannon has run 2:03.56 (800m), 4:04.98 (1500m), 4:30.83…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTInside The Creation Of "The Daily Mile" With NCAA Runner & Creator Brock Kelly
Today on the podcast is Brock Kelly! If you’re not familiar with Brock, he runs for Mississippi College where he has progressed over the years into one of…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTLessons From One Of The Youngest Coaches In The NCAA: Coach Ian Moini + Insights From Coaching NCAA 5k Champ Parker Wolfe
Today on the podcast is one of the youngest, most successful coaches in the NCAA, Coach Ian Moini. Entering his fourth season coaching the Tar Heels, Moini has…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTThe Doctor Told Him, "You're done with sports" To Placing 3rd In The US: The Incredible Story Of Justin Stafford
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…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTThe Inside Scoop With 3:43 Miler Yared Nuguse Before He Goes For Gold In Paris
Today on the podcast is the legend Yared Nuguse! Simply put, Yared is on his way to becoming one of the greatest distance runners in US history. Yared holds…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTNike Athlete & 10xAll-American Kaylee Mitchell Shares Wisdom From Her Career & Gives Advice On Working Through Attaching Your Worth To Running
Today on the podcast is the one and only Kaylee Mitchell! Kaylee runs for Nike's Bowerman Track Club based in Eugene, Oregon. Kaylee has a remarkable story…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTInsights From Logan St. John Kletter After She Won 8 State Championships & Ran 4:37 In The Mile & 9:48 In The 2-Mile
Today on the podcast is one of the most accomplished high school girls from the 2024 season, Logan St. John Kletter! Logan resides in Pennsylvania, where she…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTInside The Chase For Olympic Gold With 3:47 Miler & British Champion Neil Gourley!
Today on the podcast is 3:47 Miler Neil Gourley! Neil has run 1:44.82 (800m), 3:30.6 (1500m), 3:47.74 (Mile), & 13:11 in the 5k. Neil represents Great Britain…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTDefying The Odds: The Story Of James Corrigan & How He Made The Olympic Team In Stunning Fashion
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 RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTPeter Louis Shares His Wisdom On What Brings Fulfillment, Overcoming Addiction, Handling Pain, How To Get The Most Out Of Your Running + Other Insights On Human Flourishing
Today's episode of the podcast is one of the most profound conversations I've ever had. I have the privilege of speaking with Peter Louis! Peter is the founder…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTThe Dark Side Of Professional Running With NIKE Athlete Emily Venters
Today on the podcast is NIKE athlete Emily Venters! Emily has run 8:58 (3k), 15:20 (5k), and 31:48 in the 10k. She has the 6th fastest 10k in NCAA History, is…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTDr. Colleen Little & Dr. Lyndsay Centrowitz On Becoming World Class PTs & Creating A World Class Summit For HS Female Runners
Today on the podcast are two of the most successful PT's in the world, Dr. Colleen Little & Dr. Lyndsay Centrowitz! Colleen is a physical therapist who has a…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTFrom Not Making An NCAA Championship Meet To Going Pro & Running 3:51 In The Mile: The Story Of John Reniewicki
Today on the podcast is Under Armour athlete, John Reniewicki! John has one of my favorite stories in sport. From a guy who never made an NCAA National Meet to…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTVince Ciattei Spills The Tea After Placing 4th At The US Olympics & Shares Lessons From His Storied Career
Today on the podcast is 3:31 1500m runner Vince Ciattei! Vince runs for Under Armour's Dark Sky Distance based out of Flagstaff, Arizona! If you're not…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTUS Olympian Matt Wilkinson Shares His Remarkable Story & Raw Emotion The Day After Making The Olympics In The Steeplechase
Today on the podcast is newly minted Olympian Matt Wilkinson! Matt crossed the line in second, finishing in 8:23.00, securing his Olympic spot for Team USA…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTNCAA 5k Champion Parker Wolfe On His Rise In The Sport, Insights From His Win, & His Mindset Going Into The Olympic Trials
Back on the podcast is NCAA Champion Parker Wolfe! Parker won the 2024 NCAA Outdoor Title in the 5k, taking down debately one of the most stacked fields of all…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTFreshman 800m Record Holder Cooper Lutkenhaus Shares His Journey & Ambitions For The Sport + Insights From His 1:47 Run
To close out "The Call Room: Road To Seattle" we talk with freshman stud Cooper Lutkenhaus! Cooper won the 2024 Brooks PR 800m run in stunning fashion, running…
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Coach Mike Smith & Coach Chris Miltenberg On Their Relationship & Glory Days Stories
A short clip from my legendary podcast with Coach Smith & Coach Milt. Listen to the full episode today! S H O W N O T E S -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE…