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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…
Episodes
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTA Conversation With One Of The Fastest NCAA Milers Of All-Time Abel Terra
Today on the podcast is one of the best NCAA Milers, Abel Teffra! Abel is a senior who runs for Georgetown University. Abel has run 3:36 in the 1500m, 3:54 in…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTA Conversation With Notre Dame's Coach Jared Schatz: The Coolest Coach In The NCAA
Today on the podcast is the coolest coach in the NCAA Jared Schatz! Coach Schatz is an Assistant Coach at The University of Notre Dame where his focus is on…
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Allie Zealand Shares Insights From Her National Record In The Mile (4:30) & Mindset Leading Into A Chase At The 2-Mile National Record
Today on "The Call Room: Road To Seattle" is Allie Zealand! Allie has been on fire recently and is looking to do big things leading into this year's Brooks PR…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTSub 4 HS Miler JoJo Jourdon Shares Insights Ahead Of Chasing History At The 2024 Brooks PR Meet
Today on "The Call Room: Road To Seattle" is JoJo Jourdon! On February 3rd, he won the 2024 New Balance Grand Prix in a time of 3:59.87. JoJo became the first…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTFrom Not Making An NCAA Meet To Making The 2024 Paris Olympics & Setting National Records: The Inspiring Story Of Lauren Ryan
Today on the podcast is 2024 Olympian Lauren Ryan! Lauren runs for Under Armour's Dark Sky Distance and represents her home country of Australia. She is…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTDaniel Simmons Speaks On His Historic Season, Chase Of An Olympic Trials Standard In The 5k (13:25), & How His Faith Has Propelled Him On & Off The Track
Today on the podcast is one of the greatest talents of our generation, Daniel Simmons! Daniel is the most successful athlete in Utah's high school boys'…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCAST5-Star Football Recruit & Top Sprinter In The Country Brandon Arrington Shares His Journey To The Top Of Both Sports As Just A Sophmore In High School
Share this episode with someone you think would enjoy it! Apologizes for the mid audio quality. New podcast with Daniel Simmons tomorrow! You can listen…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTClay Shively On Having A Growth Mindset In His Final Year Of His HS Career & His Chase Of The Sub 4 Mile
Today on "The Call Room: Road To Seattle" is Clay Shively! Clay is one of the fastest high school boys in the country, and he's only a junior. He holds PRs of…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTHow Faith Grounds Stanford's Cole Sprout Through The Ups & Downs Of NCAA Running
Today on the podcast is one of the most loved guests in the history of The Running Effect, Cole Sprout! Cole runs for Stanford University (Go tree!) and is…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCAST4:37 Miler Bethany Michalak On Her Pursuit Of History In Her Final High School Track Season
Today on "The Call Room: Road To Seattle" is Bethany Michalak! Bethany is one of the fastest high school girls in the country. She holds PRs of 4:35 (1600)…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTA Conversation With The Fastest 13Yr In The WORLD: The Story Of Erik Semling - Future Olympian
Today on the podcast is the youngest guest in the history of The Running Effect Podcast. His name is Erik Semling. He's in 8th grade and 13 years old from the…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTInside Running For The University Of Notre Dame With Carter Solomon
Today on the podcast is Carter Solomon. If you're not familiar with Carter, he is an accomplished long-distance runner who has achieved significant success in…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTOwen Powell On His Pursuit Of The 4 Minute Mile In HS & Enjoying The Little Moments Along The Way
Today on "The Call Room: Road To Seattle" is the fastest junior in the country, Owen Powell! Owen is one of the fastest high school boys in the country, and…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTKatie Sutton On The Inception & Growth Of The Festival Of Miles
Today on the podcast is the Katie Sutton, President of Festival of Miles. The Festival of Miles Foundation’s mission is to promote the sport of track and field…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTJackson Heidesch Opens Up On The Dark Side Of NCAA Running, Reflecting On Breaking 4 Minutes In The Mile, & Growing Up With Caitlin Clark
THE KING OF IOWA RETURNS TO THE PODCAST After his Freshman year at Duke, Jackson Heidesch sits down with me to recap his past year of ups and downs. In high…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTMarta Pen Freitas On Her Pursuit Of Making Her THIRD Olympic Team + Exclusive Insights From Her Success
Today on the podcast is Marta Pen Freitas! Marta runs for Brooks Running's Brooks Beast Track Club and represents her home country, Portugal, on the global…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTSam Prakel On Running 3:59 In The Mile Or Faster NINE Years In A Row & His Pursuit Of Making the 2024 Paris Olympic Team
Today on the podcast is Sam Prakel! Sam holds PRs of 13:15.96 (5k), 7:41.17 (3k), 3:50.94 (Mile), 3:34.63 (1500m), and 1:46.39 (800m). Sam is a 4xUS Champion…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTSadie Engelhardt Shares Exclusive Insights After Setting The National Record In The DMR & Running The Fastest Mile In High School History 4:31
Today on "The Call Room: Road To Seattle" is National Record Holder Sadie Engelhardt! Sadie recently took down the high school national outdoor mile national…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTParker Wolfe Speaks After Placing 2nd In the 3k/5k Indoors, Setting A New Standard In The NCAA, & What It's Going To Take To Win His First NCAA Title
Back on the podcast is NCAA stud Parker Wolfe! Since I last talked with Parker in September, he placed 9th at the 2023 NCAA XC National Championships, set a…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTRunning Across The United States In 52 Days (59 Miles A Day): The Remarkable Story Of Paul Johnson
Less than 400 people have ever completed the Transcontinental Run across the United States. Recently, Paul Johnson became one of those people, and one of the…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTHigh School Superstar Patrick Hilby Shares His Journey & Chase Of The 800m National Record
Today on "The Call Room: Road To Seattle" is the Patrick Hilby! If you're not familar with Patrick, he has run 11.03 (100m), 22.05 (200m), 48.11 (400m)…
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How To Unlock Peak Performance & Harness the Power of Your Mind With Mental Performance Expert Shannon Thompson
Today's podcast is an exploration into the world of mental performance and simple practical ways in which you can improve it to ultimately improve yourself as…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTHow To Make Real Changes & Improve Your Life With Milo McCloud
Today on the podcast is the unbelievably insightful and wise Milo McCloud! Milo is a man of many talents. Milo is the first person in history to compete in a…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTA Conversation With The Fastest Female High Schooler Of ALL TIME Shawnti Jackson 100m Record Holder & Brooks NIL Athlete
Today on "The Call Room: Road To Seattle" is the Brooks NIL athlete, Shawnti Jackson! Shawnti is a freshman at The University of Arkansas, where she competes…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTDrew Griffith Shares Insights From His Recent Dominance: Inside His 4:00 Minute Mile & 8:34 National Record 2-Mile Race + His Hopes For The Rest Of The Year
Today on "The Call Room: Road To Seattle" is the champ, Drew Griffith! Drew won the 2023 HOKA Foot Locker National Meet in dominant fashion, winning by over…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTHow Oregon’s Maddy Elmore Went From A 16:11 5k To Breaking A 39yr Old SCHOOL RECORD To Run 15:15!
Today on the podcast is Oregon Duck, Maddy Elmore! Maddy has quickly established herself over the past year as one of the top runners in the NCAA. She's run…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTRedefining Limits: The Story Of Ali Ince - One Of The Greatest 800m High School Runners Of ALL-TIME
Today on "The Call Room: Road To Seattle" is the legendary Ali Ince! Ali has been dominant since stepping onto the track as a freshman in high school. Just at…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTAn Open & Honest Conversation On The Ups & Downs Of The Sport Of Running With Saucony Pro Vanessa Fraser
Back on the podcast for her third appearance is the wise Vanessa Fraser! A lot has happened in the past year for Vanessa and we break it all down in today's…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTJulian Florez On Coaching & Pacing Josh Kerr & Insights From Working With The Brooks Beasts
Today on the podcast is Julian Florez, Assistant Coach of the Brooks Beasts Track Club. Coach Florez began running at the age of thirteen, eventually becoming…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTFrom 17:52 In The 5k To State Champion & 4:02 Miler In ONE YEAR: The Story Of Riley Smith - The Most Underrated Boy In The Country
Today on "The Call Room: Road To Seattle" is the most underrated boy in the country, Riley Smith. Y'all ask, we deliver. After months of requests to get this…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTFrom Alcoholism To A Life Of Fitness & Purpose: How Tommie Runz Is Using His Story To Inspire Millions
Today on the podcast is the one and only Tommie Runz! "Tommie Runz" was born in New York in August 1984. Growing up, Tommie was raised in Detroit and…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTCreating One Of The Biggest Marketing Companies In The Sports World: The Story Of JT Service
Today on the podcast is the Founder & CEO of Soul Focus Sports & Run Local Ventures, JT Service. JT is one of the kindest and most fired-up individuals I've…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTTHE CALL ROOM: ROAD TO SEATTLE: Jane Hedengren On Running The Fourth Fastest Mile Of ALL-TIME For HS & Her Ambitions For The Future
Today on "The Call Room: Road To Seattle" is record-breaker Jane Hedengren! Jane won last year's Brooks PR Girl's Mile title in a Meet Record time of 4:35.69!…
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Coach Mike Smith & Coach Chris Miltenberg On Their Collaborative Relationship That Has Fueled Their Success | Inside The Minds Of Two Of The Greatest NCAA Coaches Of All-Time
Today on the podcast are two of the greatest coaches in NCAA History, Coach Chris Miltenberg & Coach Mike Smith. Coach Chris Miltenberg is the Director of…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTA Wholesome Conversation With The Fastest Twins In The Country: Inside The Journey Of Olivia & Andrea Markezich
Today on the podcast are the fastest twins in the country, Olivia & Andrea Markezich! Olivia placed 3rd at the 2023 NCAA XC Championships in Charlotte…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTInside Olin Hacker's 5th Place Finish At Worlds + His Takes On Nico Young, Jakob vs. Josh, & Other Hot Topics
Today on the podcast is Owen Slacker! Olin opened up his 2024 season with a new PB at 5,000 meters (13:08.76) indoors at the BU Terrier Classic. A month later…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTCoach Andrea Grove-McDonough On Creating A Culture Of Winning | How She Flipped Around Toledo's Programs In Less Than A Year
Today on the podcast is the Director of Cross Country and Track & Field at the University of Toledo, Coach Andrea Grove-McDonough! Under the leadership of…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTGlobal Head of Human Performance & Principal Scientist at WHOOP Kristen Holmes On How Sleep Can Take Your Peformance In Athletics & Life To The Next Level
Today on the podcast is the one and only Kristen Holmes! This conversation was a true privilege to have. Kristen is the Global Head of Human Performance &…
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The 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 1:14.04 The former Georgia…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTNotre Dame's Coach Chris Neal On His Wild Journey From Coaching Middle School To Leading Power Five Schools To NCAA Championships
Today on the podcast is Coach Chris Neal! Coach Neal is currently an Assistant Track & Field and Cross Country Coach at The University of Notre Dame. He leads…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTAn Exclusive Look At The Freshman Year Of Connor Burns & Simeon Birnbaum
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 PODCASTCoach Lew Caralla On What It Takes To Be Great, Sacrifices, Attributes Of The Most Successful People, & Giving Viral Speeches
Today on the podcast is the Director of Strength & Conditioning at the Univerisity of Charlotte, Lew Caralla. He's perhaps best known for his viral practice…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTA Conversation With The Head Coach Of HOKA NAZ Elite: Jack Mullaney | Insights From Coaching Some Of The Fastest Athletes In The World
Today on the podcast is Head Coach of HOKA NAZ Elite Jack Mullaney. Born and raised in Eagan, Minn., Jack stayed in state and attended the University of…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTSadie Engelhardt On Her Pursuit Of Greatness In 2024 + An Inside Look At Her Commitment To NC State
Back on the podcast is one of the fastest high school girl milers of all time, Sadie Engelhardt! This past weekend, Sadie won the 2024 New Balance National…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTBeating The Odds: Habtamu Cheney On Running 110 Mile Weeks While Working A Full-Time Job
Today on the podcast is Habtamu Cheney! Habtamu holds PRs of 63:19 in the Half-Marathon and 2:15:43 in the Marathon. He most recently placed 22nd at the 2024…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTInside The Journey Of One Of The Youngest Female Coaches In The NCAA: The Inspiring Story Of Judy Pendergast
Today on the podcast is one of the assistant coaches at The University of Tennesee, Coach Judy Pendergast! Coach Judy Pendergast began her first season…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTA Conversation With NCAA Champion, World Championship Finalist, & 4:24 Miler Maia Ramsden Ahead Of The NCAA Championships
Today on the podcast is 2xNCAA Champion & National-Record Holder, Maia Ramsden! This conversation was recorded the week leading into the NCAA Championship…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTA Conversation With The New Assistant Coach Of The Bowerman Track Club: Alex Ostberg
Today on the podcast is the newly announced assistant coach of the Bowerman Track Club, Alex Ostberg. For some background, Alex Ostberg is a seven-time…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTAnthony Fasthorse's Pursuit Of Becoming One Of The Best To Ever Do It
Today on the podcast is the man with debatably the best name in running, Anthony Fasthorse! Anthony holds PRs of 1:55 (800m), 4:08 (1600m), 8:51 (3200m), 13:48…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTAn Inside Look At The Life Of A Professional Runner With The OAC Oceania's Imogen Barrett
Back on the podcast is Imogen Barrett! Imogen recently signed with OAC Oceania last year after graduating from The University of Flordia. While at Flordia…
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A Conversation With Former Rugby Pro & Founder Of PILLAR Damien Fitzpatrick
Today on the podcast is the Founder & CEO of PILLAR Performance and former professional athlete, Damien Fitzpatrick. PILLAR Performance is solving problems for…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTThe Doctor Told Him "You'll Never Be Active Again" To Running 100 Marathons In 100 Days: The Story Of Brooks Bash
Today on the podcast is Brooks Bash! Brooks is an athlete, entrepreneur, and founder of Earthy, a company revolutionizing sustainable energy for athletes…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTTurning Pain Into Purpose: How Kallup McCoy II Overcame Drug Addiction To Live A Life Of Purpose & Impact
Today's podcast is one of the most moving episodes we've ever released. I have the extreme privilege of sharing the story of Kallup McCoy II. From the age of…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTThe Story Of Ryan "Plop" Johnson: Working As A 2nd Lieutenant In The United States Air Force While Training As A Pro Runner
Today on the podcast is Ryan "Plop" Johnson! Ryan graduated from The United States Air Force Academy last spring. Ryan currently serves as a 2nd Lieutenant in…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTFrom Humble Beginnings In South Africa To National Records: The Story Of Adrian Wildschutt
Today on the podcast is Adrian Wildschutt! Adrian, hailing from Ceres, South Africa, is a standout long-distance runner with a remarkable list of…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTInside The Life Of US Olympic Marathon Alternate Jess McClain
Today on the podcast is Jessica McClain! Jess is the alternate for the US Olympic Marathon Team. She placed 4th in stunning fashion at the 2024 US Olympic…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTHow Working On Biomechanics Makes You Faster & Keeps You Healthy With Paul MacKinnon | Insights From Galen Rupp's Form Coach
Today on the podcast is a man who is a leader in his field of work and making the best in the world even better. His name is Paul Mackinnon, and he's known for…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTPan American Champion Erin Marsh On Her Journey To The Top
Today on the podcast is accomplished Heptathlete Erin Marsh! If you're not familiar with Erin, she is a highly accomplished and versatile track and field…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTJoJo Jourdon Speaks After Breaking 4 Minutes In The Mile As A High Schooler
Back on the podcast is the newest Sub 4 kid, JoJo Jourdon! On February 3rd, he won the 2024 New Balance Grand Prix in a time of 3:59.87. JoJo became the first…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTOlympian & 5xNCAA Champion Carrie Tollefson On Her Career In Track & Broadcasting
Today on the podcast is the one and only Carrie Tollefson! Carrie was born and raised in Dawson, Minnesota, where she was a 13-time State Champion: eight in…