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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 PODCASTInside The Training & Journey Of NCAA Leo Neugebauer Champion & Record Holder
Today on the podcast is NCAA Champion & Record Holder Leo Neugebauer! If you're not familiar with him, Leo is a standout track and field athlete with an…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTUS Olympic Marathon Trials Champion Conner Mantz Shares His Preperation & Mindset Leading Into The Win
A short little part of my podcast from Conner that aired two weeks ago. Conner runs for NIKE and runs distances from the 1500m to Marathon. He is currently…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTBen Flanagan Speaks After Running 13:04 To Hit The Olympic Standard In The 5k
Fresh off of nailing the Olympic Standard in the 5k, Ben Flanagan returns to the podcast! If you're not familiar with Ben, he has slowly cemented himself as…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTKole Mathison On Becoming HOKA's First NIL Athlete & Making His Second US Team
Fresh off of qualifying for the World XC Championships, Kole Mathison returns to the podcast! Kole placed second in the men's U20 8k final in 24:18.4 at the…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTPaul Stafford On Running For The University Of Colorado & Launching A Coaching Business
Today on the podcast is Paul Stafford! Paul is a senior at The University of Colorado Boulder. He formerly ran for Flordia State, where he significantly…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTGabby Thomas on Track Beef, Being A Part Of The Netflix Track Series, Racing, & More.
A 20 minute clip from my conversation with Gabby Thomas which aired last week! For those who aren't familiar with her: Gabby is a 2xOlmypic Medalist (2021…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTThe Road To Paris: Inside The Build To The Olympics With Conner Mantz
Today on the podcast is Conner Mantz! Conner runs for NIKE and runs distances from the 1500m to Marathon. He is currently intently training for the 2024 US…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTThe Power Of Friendship: How Teammates Have Propelled Nathan Green To Great Heights | An Inside Look At The NCAA Champ's Journey
Today on the podcast is NCAA Champ Nathan Green! Nathan was the 2023 NCAA Outdoor 1,500m Champion as well as the 2023 Pac-12 1,500m Champion. He's a…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTThe Inside Scoop With 2xOlympic Medalist, World & US Champion Gabby Thomas | Her Unique Journey, What It Takes To Be Great, Racing Sha'Carri, 2024 Hopes & More
The Gabby Thomas Special is here! Today's episode is my favorite episode we've ever recorded. Gabby's willingness to go deep on a plethora of subjects made…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTNIKE & German National Athlete Aaron Bienenfeld On The Power Of Betting On Yourself
Today on the podcast is Aaron Bienenfeld! Aaron is a professional running for Nike, representing his home state of Germany. At the University of Cincinnati, he…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTThe Obsession Of Running With Zach Pogrob + Creating The Most Exclusive Run Club In The World
68 minutes of obsessing about running. That's today's podcast. And there's no better human to do this with than Mr. Obession himself, Zach Pogrob. Zach has…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTCalifornia State Champion Evan Noonan On Training To Become The Best To Do It
Today on the podcast is Evan Noonan! Evan holds PRs of 54 (400), 1:55 (800), 4:09 (1600m), 8:49 (3200m), and a stunning 13:39 on the grass. The craziest part?…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTFrom 23:59 To 14:49 In The 5K: The Story Of Colin Eckerman
Today on the podcast is Colin Eckerman! Colin holds PRs of 4:16 (Mile), 8:56 (3200m), and 14:49 on the grass. He is the Tennessee State Champion, and the state…
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A Deep-Dive Into Sports Nutrition With Registered Dietitian Jennifer Ho: Are Carbs Bad For You?, Is Meat Inflammatory?, Why Ice Cream CAN Make You Faster, & Your Other Questions Answered
Nutrition: It's something we all partake in and have questions about. Especially for athletes, nutrition is such a vital part of performance, yet so few know…
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The Key To Getting Faster: Falling In Love With The Process
A short clip from my conversation with Sahil Bloom (full episode can be found by going on our episode catalog). S H O W N O T E S -My Instagram…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTCoach Doug Soles On How To Become A Domintant High School Runner | Insights From The Coach Who Has Won NXN Twice With Two DIFFERENT Schools
Today on the podcast is one of the greatest high school coaches of all-time, Coach Doug Soles. Coach Soles coached at Great Oak High School in Temecula, CA…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTStanford's Camille Peisner On NCAA Training, Mental Health, & Her Faith
Today on the podcast is my good friend Camille Peisner! Camille competes for Stanford University in the sprints. She holds PRs of 11.88 (100m), 23.92 (200m), &…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTAdam Fogg On His Journey From Australia To Professional Runner: Insights From A 3:55 Miler
Today on the podcast is the one and only Adam Fogg! Adam is a Pro-Runner for Under Armour with UA Mission Run Baltimore Distance. He holds PRs of 3:35.70…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTPRing In The Marathon 18 Minutes In One Year With Eric Floberg + Lessons On Filmaking & Fatherhood
Today on the podcast is the one and only Eric Floberg! Eric holds PRs of 16:33 (5K), 35:35 (10K), 1:15:57 (Half-Marathon), & 2:39:29 in the Marathon. Eric…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTInside The Life Of A D1 Runner At The University Of Notre Dame With CJ Singleton
Today on the podcast is the one and only CJ Singleton! CJ runs for The University of Notre Dame, where he has progressed into a top runner for them. CJ took…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTDream On: From Australia To The Peak Of The NCAA - The Story Of Carley Thomas
Today on the podcast is Australian legend Carley Thomas! If you're not familiar with Carley, she is a standout middle-distance runner hailing from Sydney…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTGraham Blanks On WINNING The 2023 NCAA XC Title & Running 13:03 In The 5k (Collegiate Record) + Workout Secrets, His Upcoming NIL Deal, & Learning Napoleon Dynamite's Dance Routine
The Champ is here | Graham Blanks returns to the podcast! This time with an NCAA title and NCAA record to his name. Graham went undeafted all of the 2023 Cross…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTWaking Up At 5:00AM To Get Training In Before Her Full-Time Job With Mica Wood
Today on the podcast is Mica Wood! Mica was one of the greatest runners in Utah State history. She set two school records, ran 16:00 in the 5k, & 32:57 in the…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTItalian Record Holder Sinta Vissa On Getting Faster, Moving Countries, & Ambitions For 2024
Today on the podcast is Sinta Vissa! She represented Italy at 2023 & 2022 World Athletics Championships competing in the women's 1500 metres. Sinta is the 2022…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTThe Call Room Rising Stars: Drew Griffith On Winning His First NATIONAL TITLE + The Race Breakdwon, Season Recap, & More
Back on The Call Room Rising Stars, to close out this series, is the champ himself, Drew Griffith! Drew won the 2023 HOKA Foot Locker National Meet in dominate…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTNXN Champion JoJo Jourdon On Defying The Odds | From 13th In His Region To NATIONAL CHAMPION In ONE YEAR
Today on the podcast is the champ himself, the comeback kid, the underdog, JoJo Jourdon! Y'all ask, we deliver. JoJo was 2023 Men's NXN Champion and won in…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTLiam Murphy On His Ascent To The Top Of The NCAA: Insights On Running 3:55 Mile & 13:21 5k
Today on the podcast is a top NCAA runner, Liam Murphy! Liam, a standout runner at Villanova, has left an indelible mark on the track and field record books…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTRob Dalto On His Journey Of Completing All World Marathon Majors In ONE YEAR
Today on the podcast is the incredible, Rob Dalto! I've actually had the privilege of spending some time with Rob, and this guy's energy is contagious, and…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTInside The Remarkable Story Of Ashley Jones: How She Fell In Love With Running Amidst Loss & Grief
Today on the podcast is the remarkable Ashley Jones! Ashley's story is second to none and inspires me to this day. Ashley tragically lost her beloved father at…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTNotre Dame's Olivia Markezich On Placing 3rd At NCAA XC + Her Thoughts Before Running 8:40 In The 3k (#2 ALL-TIME)
Back on the podcast, straight off of two historic performances is the one and only Olivia Markezich! Olivia placed 3rd at the 2023 NCAA XC Championships in…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTThe Call Room Rising Stars: Maddie Gardiner & Reese Dalton On The Power Of Friendship | Qualifying For Nationals Together As Teammates
Today on The Call Room, Rising Stars are Foot Locker Qualifiers and Teammates Maddie Gardiner & Reese Dalton. Maddie holds PRs of 4:58 (1600), 10:24 (3200)…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTAna Alarcon On The World Of Brand Communications + Running The NYC Marathon
Today on the podcast is the one and only Ana Alarcon! Ana is a Brand Communications Lead at On. She's been with the company for over three years and has been a…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTThe Call Room Rising Stars: Thomas Westphal On His Journey From 22min 5k To Sub 15 & Regional Champ
Today on The Call Room, Rising Stars is the Midwest Regional Champ, Thomas Westphal! If you're not familiar with Thomas, he has been on an absolute tear over…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTRobert Brandt Is Back: Inside The Comeback & Chase Of An Olympic Trials Qualifier
The last time Robert Brandt was on the podcast, we were announcing his retirement from the sport. This time, we're announcing his comeback. For those who…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTInside Running 50 Miles At 5:46 Pace To Set A World Record With Charlie Lawrence
Today on the podcast is the 50-Mile World Record Holder Charlie Lawrence! Charlie ran 4:48:21 at the Tunnel Hill 50 Mile in Vienna, Illinois, on November 11…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTZach Kreft On Setting Records In HS, Winning The Columbus Marathon While Working A Full-Time Job, & Lessons From His NCAA Running
Today on the podcast is the one and only certified Ohio legend, Zach Kreft. Zach is fresh off of a 1-0 in the distance of the Marathon, having won the 2023…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTOlympian Andrew Wheating On How He's Giving Back To The Sport + The Importance Of Discussing Mental Health
Back on the podcast, is fan favorite and interant sensation Andrew Wheating. The man who reached over 4 million people from a clip of our last episode…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTThe Call Room Rising Stars: Patrick Koon On Winning His 6th State Championship, Training Stories, & Hopes Of Winning A National Title
Today on The Call Room Rising Stars is the one and only Patrick Koon (aka King Koon). If you're not familiar with Patrick, he has been on an absolute tear over…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTThe Climb To The Top: Mario Garcia Romo On Running 3:47 In The Mile, How To Beat Jakob Ingebrigtsen, Giving Back To The Sport, & Learning The Piano
Back on the podcast, fresh off of a historic season, is The Spanish Rocket Mario Garcia Romo. This season, Mario ran a Spanish National Record 3:47 in the Mile…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTThe Call Room Rising Stars: Alyssa Sauro On Winning 11 State Championships, Running 10:11 In The 3200m, & Winning Mountain Races
Today on The Call Room Rising Stars is Alyssa Sauro! Alyssa placed 9th at the 2022 Foot Locker Cross Country Nationals. This past spring, Alyssa ran 10:11 in…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTSam McDonnell On Running For Newbury Park, Being Coached By Shalane Flanagan, & Goals In The NCAA
Today on the podcast is the one and only Sam McDonnell. She holds PRs of 2:08 (800m), 4:38 (Mile) 10:12 (3200m), 16:43 (XC). She was an All-American for cross…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTD3 Legend Ethan Gregg On His Unorthodox Journey To The Top Of The NCAA + Why D3 Should Get More Respect
Today on the podcast is D3 legend Ethan Gregg! In high school, Ethan 4:41 (1600m), 9:45 (3200m), and helped his team win a D3 XC title in 2018. Ethan then went…
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Sahil Bloom Shares Lessons On Fatherhood, Ending Friendships, Finding The Right Mountains To Climb, Being A Time Billionare & Running A 2:57 Marathon Off Of 6 Months Of Running
Today, I have the great privilege of picking the brain of one of the most inspiring figures in my life, Sahil Bloom. Sahil is the Founding Partner at SRB…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTChasing A Dream: Running 100-Miles A Week & Working A Full-Time Job With Adam Wood
Today on the podcast is Adam Wood! Adam is currently training to take his running to the next level with hopes of one day becoming a professional. He has made…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTThe Call Room Rising Stars: Paul Bergeron On Running 8:51 In the 2-Mile, Commiting To Stanford, & Running 80-Miles A Week In HS
Today on the podcast is Paul Bergeron! Paul has run 4:10 (Mile), 8:51 (2-Mile), & 14:43 on the grass. Paul placed 15th at the 2022 Foot Locker Cross Country…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTThe Call Room Rising Stars: Nicki Southerland On Running 4:41 In The Mile, Commiting To Notre Dame, & Future Ambitions
Today on The Call Room Rising Stars is Nicki Southerland! If you're not familar with Nicki, she won her state title in the 1600-meter run and took second in…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTThe Story Behind The Legendary Coach Patrick Henner | Insights From Coaching Mike Smith, Chris Miltenberg, Will Sumner & More
Today on the podcast is who I would consider "The Godfather" of NCAA Coaches, Coach Patrick Henner. Coach Henner has coached Mike Smith (current coach of NAU)…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTThe Call Room Rising Stars: Cameron Todd On Being The Top Returner In The Country, Racing In An NBA Jersey & More
Today on The Call Room Rising Stars is Cameron Todd! Cameron is an absolute stud out of the state of Indiana. Cameron has PRs of 4:09.96 (Mile) & 8:55.93…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTOlympian & American Record Holder Elise Cranny's Exclusive Insights On Her 2023 Season + Her Fresh Look At 2024
Today on the podcast is the one and only, Elise Cranny! Elise was on fire in 2023 and had historic performances at the US Championships and on the Diamond…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTThe Call Room Rising Stars: Drew Griffith On Running The 11th Fastest XC 5k EVER, Ambitions Of Winning Foot Locker, & More
In Episode 2 of The Call Room Rising Stars, I have the privilege of speaking with Drew Griffith! If you're not familiar with Drew, he is one of the biggest…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTByron Grevious On Going To A Boarding School & Being One Of The Fastest Kids In The Country
Today on the podcast is Byron Grevious! Byron has run 4:12.95 (Mile), 8:51.00 (3200m), and 14:04 in the 5k to win the Nike Outdoor Nationals 5k title. Byron is…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTThe Call Room Rising Stars: Ryan Pajak On Running 8:48/4:09, Commiting To Notre Dame & Foot Locker 2023 Ambitions
In Episode 1 of The Call Room Rising Stars, I have the privilege of speaking with Ryan Pajak! Ryan is an absolute stud out of my home state of Pennslyvania…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTRunning A 3:56 Mile Off Of Three Years Of Serious Running With Callum Elson
Today on the podcast is World Silver Medalist Callum Elson! A Cambridge and Coleridge athlete, Elson ran as a youngster and finished 16th in the English…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTThe New Wave Of Running YouTube: Brock Kelly On His Pursuits Of YouTube, Running, & More
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 PODCASTInside The Life Of An NCAA Runner With Michael Maiorano | A Glimpse Into The Highs & Lows
Today on the podcast is the real Michael Maiorano! For those who aren't familiar with Michael, in high school, he boasted personal bests of 3:49 (1500m), 8:46…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTPROJECT 2:59 The FINALE: Reflection On The Project + How To Approach Your Offseason
EPISODE 10! In today's episode, Alex and I reflect on this project. We go through what went well, what we think we could have done better, and the biggest…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTThe Next Steeplechase Legend Duncan Hamilton On His Storied NCAA Career + Signing With The Bowerman Track Club
Today on the podcast is Duncan Hamilton! One of the most prolific distance runners in the history of Montana State Track and Field, Duncan Hamilton, has set…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTFrom 28min 5k To 7xNCAA Champion: The Incredible Story Of Alex Philip
Today on the podcast is Alex Philip! Alex currently runs for The University of North Carolina. He graduated from John Carroll University in 2023 and was known…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTInside The Success Of NAU & Their Dystany With Theo Quax: Stories & Lessons From His Successful Collegiate Career
Today on the podcast is NAU legend, Theo Quax! If you're not familiar with him, Theo runs for NAU and has been a part of many of the NCAA Championship wins. He…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTPROJECT 2:59 Episode 9: Am I Racing?, How To Prepare For A Race, & How To Peak/Taper For Your Marathon
EPISODE 9! In today's episode, Alex and I recap trying to come back from this injury, the decision to ultimately not race, how you should evaluate stopping vs…