The Running Effect Podcast aims to bring storytelling to the sport of running. What gets people invested in a sport, movie, or book? A good story. Our sport has plenty, but no one is telling them. The Running Effect is changing that. Through our podcast episodes that release every other day, we tell the stories of those at every level of our sport. Through these incredible athletes' stories, we hope it'll inspire you to turn your "what ifs?" into realities. You can also follow us on Instagra ...
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From Humble Beginnings In East Africa To HOKA Pro Runner: The Inspirational Untold Story Of Ahmed Muhumed
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43:41Versatile distance runner and HOKA professional, Ahmed Muhumed, joins the show today to discuss his humble beginnings and his ambitions for the future. Ahmed was born and raised in Ethiopia, before coming to the U.S. with his family in 2011. He started running in middle school, and then became a cross country and track star at West Salem High Schoo…
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4xNCAA 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!
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54:39Coach, 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 when she ran for Mountain Pointe High in Arizona. Sara went to run at the University of Colorado, where she placed 8th at the 2000 NCAA Women’s Cross Country championships, becoming the first…
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HE 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
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36:18THE 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 campaign. Cam, who hails from Australia, became the second-youngest runner in history to break the four-minute barrier in the mile in 2023. He kicked off 2025 by running a 3:53.12 at the Dr. S…
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The 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
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1:01:11We 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 Colorado. They recently won the High School Nike Cross Nationals boy’s race in December. The team put together one of the best finishes in NXN history, totaling just 70 points, and emerged as the f…
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Coach Mark Coogan Shares Insights From His Successful Coaching Career | Insights From Coaching Olympians, National Champions, & Elle St. Pierre and Parker Valby
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43:40Today 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 parent, and is currently leading the New Balance team–an elite distance running crew that began in 2014. (Notable stars on the team include Elle St. Pierre and Parker Valby). Coach Coogan's pe…
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Exclusive 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!
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1:01:53THE 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 Waltham, Massachusetts, but went to high school in Agoura Hills, California. Deena has opened up about being adopted at birth and how that has impacted her life. Deena has one daughter. At Ag…
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How 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
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1:00:06Brock 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 life. Brock is a senior at Mississippi College, has a popular YouTube page, and is a budding entrepreneur. Through three-plus seasons he has compiled the following PRs: 1:55.03 in the 800m; 3:…
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Wilma 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
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26:13Wilma 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 school record in the mile in January at the Dr. Sander Scorcher indoor meet at the Armory in New York. This six-second PR places her number three all time in the NCAA for the indoor mile an…
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The 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
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44:28Mid-distance track sensation, Tinoda Matsatsa, joins the show today amidst an impressive sophomore campaign at Georgetown. Tinoda, who hails from Boyds, Maryland, is off to an electric start to his collegiate running career, and seems poised to continue to chase records and wins no matter where he goes. So far in his young college career he has run…
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Lessons On Excellence & Human Flourishing Within Running & Life From Accomplished Coach, Athlete, And NYC Times Best Selling Author Steve Magness
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1:05:09Today'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 Magness. I was first impacted by Steve's work in 7th grade and have been a loyal follower ever since, consistently being impacted by his work. Steve is an acclaimed author, performance coach…
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5xAll-American Cole Sprout Shares Honest Reflections On Setbacks, His Legacy At Stanford, How To Overcome Negative Thoughts, & His Professional Running Plans...
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57:20Cole Sprout returns to the podcast to breakdown his final seasons at Stanford. The long-time Cardinal, originally from Littleton, Colorado, most recently competed at the Washington-Dempsey Indoor meet on January 17 and 18 (where he came in ninth in the mile with a time of 3:57.64 and second in the 3k with a time of 7:45.24). He also threw down at t…
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Inside 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
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40:32Sadie 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 senior at Ventura High School, where she has had a storied career and is considered one of the best high school runners ever. The NC State commit (and only the third girls competitor from Cali…
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Inside 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
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1:06:17Today, the next director and head coach of the Northern Arizona University Cross Country program, Coach Jarred Cornfield, returns to the podcast. With legendary Coach Mike Smith stepping down, Coach Cornfield takes over one of the most storied programs in the country. This was announced this past fall. It's an exciting time for Jarred and the progr…
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The 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
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1:03:32Back 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 fly on the wall for a conversation that is normally reserved for private-conversations. Sam is a free-agent and goes IN-DEPTH on the realities of the sport, the ins and outs of contracts, how c…
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"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
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46:00He'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 for the Wanamaker Mile at the Milrose Games in New York City on February 8, 2025. (Hobbs came in 2nd last year at this race with a time of 3:48.66; fellow American star Yared Nuguse took the …
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The Death Of The NCAA As We Know It: How Roster Limits Will Kill Collegiate Sports With Coach Mark Fairley
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1:00:58Today'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 forever. In my opinion, there's no better person to have this conversation with than Liberty University's Assistant Track Coach and Meet Director, Mark Fairley. Coach Mark recently written a lett…
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How 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
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41:16The 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 by over 40-seconds in muddy, rainy, cold conditions. Two weeks earlier, she recorded the fastest 5K ever in high school girls XC, running a 15:50 in the NXR Southwest race this past November…
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Adidas 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!
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57:26Today'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 from Slidell, Louisiana, where she attended First Baptist Christian School. Gabbi notched 44 state titles in Track and Cross Country during her time there. Yes, you read that right. FORTY FOUR. …
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Improve 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
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50:56Today'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 and share these five things is Coach Paul Stafford. Paul is an extremely successful athlete himself having been All-ACC in Cross Country and All-PAC 12 in the 5k. He spent stints at both Flo…
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2xOlympian & 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
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1:02:29THE 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 running, but also a well-rounded person who loves theater and reading and has evolved a ton through his years of miles. Ed is a BYU athlete and coaching legend. Even though he was cut from his hi…
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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
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49:04Today'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 know!) how we can improve our mental game. Luckily for you all today I have the privilege of sitting down with my good friend, Shannon MAPP, NCCP! If you're not familiar with Shannon, she's the…
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Exploring 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...)
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54:37Today'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 first time publicly. And this is the craziest of them all, which is a wild statement about a guy who ran from LA to Vegas and has done 100 Marathons in 100 Days. But I'm not going to tel…
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The Secrets Of Running At The HIGHEST Level In The NCAA With 4:27 Miler Kimberley May
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38:54Today 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 days. She has personal bests of 2:04 for the 800m, 4:27.3 for the Mile, 8:54 for 3000m, and 15:26 for 5000m. Prior to her time at Providence, she attended Avondale College Secondary School, wher…
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What It Takes To Run for A US Military Academy: Naval Acedemy's Murphy Smith Reveals It All
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37:35Today'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 Academy. Murphy has run 7:57 in the 3k, 13:55 in the 5k (indoor school record), and 28:37 in the 10k which is also a school record. Back in high school, Murphy ran 2:00 in the 800m, 4:19 in the …
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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
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1:16:28The 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 time about the inner workings of the podcast/business and some of the biggest ups and downs of 2024. It's an in-depth conversation with my mentor, Alex Ostberg who has graced this platform more …
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this will be the best podcast you listen to this year... | TRE X LIS CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
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1:25:21THE 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 consists of Scotty, Danny, Cheston, and Chris. Scotty Scearce, 29 years - homegrown in Louisville KY. Absolutely vibing since day 1. 3 kids and a wife. He owns a landscape company which makes hi…
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The 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
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42:02THE 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 world and won NXN in stunning fashion. He ran through the mud and pouring rain with grit unlike any other and came out on top. Charlie ran 4:12.3 as a Sophomore in the 1600m and won the 2…
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Coach 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
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59:49Today'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 training, racing, and well-being. All with Coach Patrick Henner, one of the greats. If you're not familiar with Coach Henner, Coach Henner has coached Mike Smith (current coach of NAU), Chris Milte…
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From JUCO To World Championship Finalist: An Inside Look At Josh Thompson’s Incredible Journey, & Insights On How To Become A Better Runner
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47:57US 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. Josh has a remarkable story from going from JUCO to making World Championship teams for the US, as we discuss in this conversation. Josh is a two-time World Championship 1500m finalist and ha…
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How 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
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52:04Dylan 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 summer filled with injury, Dylan maintained faith and confidence in himself. Today's conversation chronicles the journey and story of Dylan. Back in HS, Dylan was a 4:18, 9:09, 14:53 guy who qual…
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BACK-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
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51:19GRAHAM 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. This year Graham won an NCAA title on the grass going BACK-TO-BACK and joining an elite crew who have done so. The last four Americans to repeat as NCAA cross-country champion are Gerry Lindgre…
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Lessons From NC State's Grace Hartman: From Ohio High School Legend To Top 5 In The NCAA & Olympic Trials Competitor
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40:33Today 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 4xNCAA Track and Field All-American, a 1x NCAA Cross Country All-American, a 2024 5000M Track and Field Olympic Trials Competitor, the 2024 Cross Country ACC Individual Champion, and the 2024…
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Keegan Smith: From Prodigy To Powerhouse – The Journey To NXN & Foot Locker Glory + Exclusive Insights On His New NIL Deal With HOKA
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46:21Fresh 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 looking to complete the dirty double and be one of the first kids in history to win both NXN and Foot Locker. For background on Keegan, Keegan has an incredibly storied prep career, having w…
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The 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
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52:00Today 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) runners in Tar Heel history. Parker won the 2024 NCAA Outdoor Title in the 5k, taking down debately one of the most stacked fields of all time. Parker also placed 9th at the 2023 NCAA XC Nati…
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Inside How Creed Thompson Helped BYU Make History At The NCAA XC Championships + Insights On How To Build A Winning Culture
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55:58Today 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, helping his team win their first NCAA XC Title in five years. Two years ago, Creed finished 35th overall at the NCAA Championships. Back in high school, Creed was named RunningLane First Team Al…
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The Legacy Of Olympian Shannon Rowbury: Speed, Integrity, And The Future Of Track
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45:38Today, 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 for her incredible range and longevity in the sport. A three-time Olympian (2008, 2012, 2016), Rowbury is a World Championship bronze medalist in the 1500m (2009) and has broken American recor…
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How Ben Crane Plans To Win It All: Training, Strategy, And The Mental Edge Of A Running Prodigy
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32:54Today 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 week with all the momentum. Before that, he became the 2024 Illinois 3A State Champion. Last year, Ben was a qualifier for the 2023 Foot Locker XC NationalsHe holds PRs of 4:14 (1600m), 8:57 …
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From Viral Fame To Silence: Why The Godfather Of Running YouTube Zach Levet Vanished—And What Comes Next
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1:16:59THE 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 inspirations to create content within the running space, and for that I'll be forever grateful. If you know Zach, you love Zach. His content was second to none for many years. Many people (including m…
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Maia 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
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53:00Back 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 titles. Maia has run a New Zealand National Record of 4:02.20 in the 1500m, 4:24.79 in the Mile, 8:46.84 in the 3k, and 15:29.06 in the 5k. In her senior year of cross country last year, Maia fini…
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Villanova'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
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29:43Today 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 performers in school history in the longer-distance events on the track and has started to cement her legacy on the grass as well. She has run 4:25 in the 1500m, 9:17 in the 3k, 15:44 in the 5k, and…
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Industry 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
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54:22Today 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 wanted to expand for an episode to showcase one of the leaders within the running world. Jessica has spent time at Nike, Runnersworld, and is now a Co-Founder of BibRave, a marketing agency t…
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Providence'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
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33:47Today 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 2nd at the 2024 Big East XC Championships. Prior to her time at Providence, Alex attended Loughborough University, where she was the National U20 Cross Country Champion in 2022. She also earn…
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A Conversation With The Greatest High School Runner In Nebraska History: Juan Gonzalez | Insights From His Successful Prep Career
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29:29Today 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 rest of the season. Juan is undoubtedly the greatest high school runner in the history of Nebraska. Juan is a 3xState XC Champion, the 3200 & 1600m State Champion, and the Record Holder. …
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NCAA 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
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1:08:26THE 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 he placed 33rd; he's a 2xAll-American and was the anchor for the NCAA Championship-winning DMR squad. Yaseen has been on fire this year, posting massive results at big-time meets, helping to l…
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West 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
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40:29Today 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 greatest runners in program history. Ceili is an 8XAll-American, was 3rd at the 2021 NCAA XC Championships, is a 2xWorld Championship qualifier, a 2024 Paris Olympian, the record holder in the …
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2xNCAA Champion, 4xStanford School Record Holder Ky Robinson Shares Reflections On His Legacy In The NCAA + Thoughts Going Into His Rookie Year With The OAC
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42:45Back on the podcast today is Ky Robinson! Ky was undoubtedly one of the greatest NCAA runners of our generation. Competeing for the storied Stanford University, Ky was a 2xNCAA Champion (5k/10k), leading to him being named the Men's Outdoor Track National Athlete of the Year in 2023 Ky is Stanford school-record holder in the mile, steeplechase, 5,0…
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Coach Chris Miltenberg Shares Lessons & Stories From 21 Years Of Successful Coaching + Insights On Championship Racing, Recruiting, & Attributes Of His Most Successful Athletes
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1:05:51Back 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 Director of Track & Field and Cross Country at the University of North Carolina on June 27, 2019. The 2024-25 school year is his sixth at the Tar Heel helm.The 2023-24 cross country and track …
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Manny 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
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44:03Today 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 Champion in XC as well as a pair of titles on the track. He was the Wisconsin Gatorade Player of the Year in both his Sophmore and Junior years in XC. Manny holds PRs of 2:00 (800m), 4:12 (1,600m…
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From 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
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47:49Today, 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 traveling to practice in a car after the Raleigh Relays. It crashed, flipped, and then landed in a ditch. Two of those athletes, Patrick Anderson and Will Coogan were in the car and both were…
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"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
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41:11Last 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 Conference were informed of the proposed conference roster limits for cross country and track & field. Currently, the average SEC men’s XC roster is ~17. One of the athletes who came out agai…
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