THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCAST

“To put it succinctly, I’m ready to hang up the spikes and dive into those other passions. I’m just excited to dive into my career and build a life beyond running.” 

A personal note: Robert has been one of my favorite runners since I first got into running. His grit and determination are on full display when he trains and races. His no-BS attitude, but yet kind heart has always been attractive to me. From the minute I first talked to Robert I was immediately impressed by his sincerity, kindness, and openness. I very rarely scream at the TV, but in the 2021 NCAA 10k championships, I found myself doing exactly that with 100m to go. Why was I displaying emotion at an event I had no control over? Because I know Robert and how hard he works and how badly he wants to win at whatever he does in life. Similarly, when I first found out that Robert was taking a step back from the sport of running, I shed a tear or two. While I’ll be sad to see his absence from the sport I cherish, I know he will take his passion, determination, and grit that he learned from running and apply to this next stage of his life. As the saying goes, “When you close a door another one opens”. 

So thank you, Robert. Thank you for all you’ve done to push our sport forward. Thank you for being unabashedly yourself. Thank you for the countless kids you’ve inspired to take up this sport. Thank you for leaving the sport better than you’ve found it. 

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-Robert’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/robertbrandt?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= 

-Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en 

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In the third ever episode of “The Call Room with Lex & Leo Young” we do a deep dive into the recruitment process. Lex and Leo recently committed to run for the University of Stanford a few weeks ago! So in this episode, we talk about their journey, what made Stanford stand out, the lessons they’ve learned from this process, and much more! The next episode is all about the science of Maurten and how you can best apply their products to your training and racing. 

Please like, subscribe, and share with your friends if you enjoyed today’s episode! You can also give us a five-star review on Spotify or Apple podcasts. Subscribe to the podcast and turn on notifications so you don’t miss episode 4 when it comes out 🤝

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Lastly, this series is presented by Maurten. Maurten is a world-class fueling company that is used by the likes of Eliud Kipchoge, Mo Farah, Molly Seidel, and is the official fuel sponsor of the Berlin and Boston marathoners. Their scientific formula helps athletes perform at their very best! This is done through their incredible hydrogel technology which keeps you optimally fueled and full of energy long into your training or race. Check out the link in my bio and on my story to see their website for more details about their incredible products and tune in to the podcast to hear how Lex, Leo, and I use the products as well. 

S H O W   N O T E S

 MAURTEN (click this link!): https://bit.ly/3QDuPbt

 Lex & Leo Stanford YouTube Announcement: https://youtu.be/x3eviAm4RYQ 

Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en

 Lex’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/lex_young_?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= 

Leo’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/_leo.young?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

“I’ve had to go through a lot and work really hard to get to where I am today; therefore, I have the confidence that I’m going to have the work ethic to take on whatever comes next.”

In today’s episode of the podcast, I have the great privilege of speaking with Josh Holley. Josh is currently the CFO at Bare Performance Nutrition and Founder of Bryker & Co. Josh is also an accomplished runner (2:50 marathon) and an extremely successful individual.

In this episode, Josh and I discuss delayed vs instant gratification, his running story, the importance of having a strong team, attributes that make up a successful team, and so much more! I can guarantee that you’ll find value from the things we discuss in this episode and some of the things Josh speaks on.

Please like, subscribe, and share with your friends if you enjoyed today’s episode! You can also give us a five-star review on Spotify and support the sponsors who support us (:   

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-Josh’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/josh_j_holley?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

-BPN: https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com

-Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en

In the second-ever episode of “The Call Room with Lex & Leo Young”, we discuss many different topics. We first go through their previous week of training, their different runs and workouts that the program does, running media, black coffee, racing schedules, and much more! We answer some listener questions along the way too.

This episode is just a fun laid-back conversation! A lot of interesting topics and good banter too. The next episode is all about Stanford recruitment and all that went into that decision for them. Subscribe to the podcast and turn on notifications so you don’t miss it when it comes out 

Please like, subscribe, and share with your friends if you enjoyed today’s episode! You can also give us a five-star review on Spotify and support the sponsors who support us (:

Podcast graphic done by the talented: Xavier Gallo

Lastly, this series is presented by Maurten. Maurten is a world-class fueling company that is used by the likes of Eliud Kipchoge, Mo Farah, Molly Seidel, and is the official fuel sponsor of the Berlin and Boston marathoners. Their scientific formula helps athletes perform at their very best! This is done through their incredible hydrogel technology which keeps you optimally fueled and full of energy long into your training or race. Check out the link in my bio and on my story to see their website for more details about their incredible products and tune in to the podcast to hear how Lex, Leo, and I use the products as well.

S H O W   N O T E S

MAURTEN (click this link!): https://bit.ly/3QDuPbt

Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en

Lex’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/lex_young_?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Leo’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/_leo.young?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

On this week’s episode of the podcast, I have the great privilege of speaking with Makenzie Steele. Makenzie is an accomplished NCAA DI runner who competes for the University of Clemson. Makenzie got a late start in the sport of running, but once she discovered it she never looked back. Makenzie also created the highly successful “goodfoodgoodrun” account. There she has amassed thousands of followers and millions of views. She uses this platform to advocate for sports nutrition and “making eating healthy and fun so you don’t have to”.

In this episode, Makenzie and I do a deep-dive into her running career and her future goals. We also talk about her Instagram account and why she started it and the ways in which she’s grown as a person since its creation. Lastly, we answer your unique listener questions!

Please like, subscribe, and share with your  friends if you enjoyed today’s episode! You can also give us a five-star review on Spotify and support the sponsors who support us (:

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S H O W  N O T E S

goodfoodgoodrun: https://instagram.com/goodfoodgoodrun?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Makenzie’s YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCkK0ahmhHeIjHggyKJ2yeqA

Makenzie’s Clemson Profile: https://clemsontigers.com/sports/track-field/roster/season/2021/makenzie-steele/

In the first ever episode of, “The Call Room with Lex & Leo Young”, Lex, Leo, and myself discuss a lot of different things. We recap both of their track seasons, their training up at Big Bear this summer, their outlook on Sean leaving, and so much more!

We also talk about some fun stories from inflatable boating to poorly cooked meals at Big Bear.

Lastly, this series is presented by Maurten. Maurten is a world class fueling company that is used by the likes of Eliud Kipchoge, Mo Farah, Molly Seidel, and is the official fuel sponser of the Berlin and Boston marathoners. Their scientific formula helps athletes perform at their very best! This is done through their incredible hydrogel technology which keeps you optimally fueled and full of energy long into your training or race. Check out the link in my bio and on my story to see their website for more details about their incredible products and tune in to the podcast to hear how Lex, Leo, and myself use the products as well.

S H O W   N O T E S

MAURTEN (click this link!): https://bit.ly/3QDuPbt

Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en

Lex’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/lex_young_?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Leo’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/_leo.young?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Over the past years of podcasting, there are clear attributes that I hope every guest I have on has. Some of these are that they are inspirational, well-thought-out, enthusiastic, joyful, lighthearted, and full of wisdom. Emily Cole checked every one of those boxes because of that, this is one of (if not the) favorite podcast I’ve ever recorded! Behind the 88k followers on Instagram and 7.8 million likes on TikTok is a genuinely amazing human being.

The 60-minute conversation that Emily and I had yesterday, is full of nuggets of wisdom. We dive into her wildly successful life from running, NIL, and her latest book, “The Players Plate”. We also touch on the importance of being well-rounded, why a strong support system is crucial in life, how her family has impacted her, life wisdom from her sister Julia Cole, and so so much more!

This episode is packed from beginning to end with inspirations and stories that will inspire you to chase after those goals in life. This conversation truly left me walking away with a smile on my face and I’m confident it will do the same for you (: I will be having another conversation with Emily later this month for a deeper dive into her book, “The Players Plate”. So stay tuned for that!

Until next time, enjoy my wonderful conversation with the wonderful and ever inspiring, Emily Cole!

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-THE PLAYERS PLATE: https://theplayersplate.com/#new-release

-Emily’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/eemilycolee?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

-Emily’s Duke Profile: https://goduke.com/sports/cross-country/roster/emily-cole/17484

-Julia Cole’s Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/48rpE75ZIsnfNFyojfYene?si=bCJU-rFTSRiNdxZX7KAUOw

-Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en

-Liquid IV (USE CODE “THETHERUNNINGEFFECT” to get 25% off): https://www.liquid-iv.com

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Back for her second appearance on the show is the world-class Colleen Little PT, DPT, OCS. Colleen is a full-time physical therapist for Nike working closely with the renowned Bowerman Track Club.

In this episode, Colleen and I have a wide-ranging discussion on all things physical therapy. We dive deep into proven practices that will help you stay healthy, strong, and happy. We also touch on why nutrition and sleep are crucial, the importance of mindset when coming back from injury, how shoes play a factor in performance or injury, and so much more!

Lastly, we go into some of your listener questions: from foot pronation to Colleen’s three favorite exercises to stay healthy. We also talk about weird warm-up routines, how they originated, and more!

Please like, subscribe, and share with your friends if you enjoyed today’s episode! You can also give us a five-star review on Spotify and support the sponsors who support us (:

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Colleen's Instagram: https://instagram.com/colleen0205?utm_medium=copy_link

Colleen's BTC Profile: https://www.bowermantc.com/colleen-little-staff-bio

-Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en

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Over the past year, Masai Russell has taken over not only on the track this past year, but also social media. As of writing this, she has 189k followers on Instagram. In high school, Masai was an Eight-Time National Champion and in addition to this, was a 2xNational Record holder. Currently while at the University of Kentucky she’s an 11-time All-American. She will be returning to Kentucky for one more year so watch out. 

While many see Masai on social media or lighting up the track, very few actually see who she is beyond these things. In this podcast, we seek to understand Masai and her story better. You’ll hear insights and wisdom throughout this episode from Masai. I’ve interviewed very few guests over the years as wise as Masai is.

This is a really fun, lighthearted, and inspiring conversation! I hope you all enjoy this one as much as I did. Please like, subscribe, and share with your friends if you enjoyed today’s episode! You can also give us a five-star review on Spotify and support the sponsors who support us (:

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S H O W   N O T E S

-Masai’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/masai_russell?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

-Masai’s Kentucky Profile: https://ukathletics.com/sports/track/roster/player/masai-russell/

-Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en

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Many athletes run fast. Few are genuinely kind people and do good things off the track. Even fewer are both. Today’s guest, Cole Sprout, is undoubtedly both. In high school, Cole took down national records and is now crushing the competition with his team Stanford. Off the track, Cole is a genuinely great person and impacts those around him. In this conversation, Cole and I go all over the spectrum. We talk about his beginning in the start of running, what it was like to cement his legacy in Colorado, Stanford things, what he’d make Gordon Ramsay for dinner, and discuss if he’d ever steal Charles Hicks clout and start a YouTube channel. This is an enjoyable, lighthearted, and inspiring conversation! I hope you all enjoy this one as much as I did. P.S: I had the flu when I recorded with Cole, so excuse sick Dom. Please like, subscribe, and share with your friends if you enjoyed today’s episode! You can also give us a five-star review on Spotify (: Graphic done by the talented: Xavier Gallo  S H O W   N O T E S -Cole’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/colecsprout?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= -Cole’s Stanford Profile: https://gostanford.com/sports/cross-country/roster/cole-sprout/18539 -Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en -Liquid IV (USE CODE “THETHERUNNINGEFFECT” to get 25% off): https://www.liquid-iv.com -Stoke Performance Nut Butter (Use Code "THERUNNINGEFFECT" to get 10% off): https://stokeperformance.com/

The majority of twenty-eight-year-olds are living a life of status quo. Very few branch out and make something new. At the age of twenty-eight James Perez & Wilkerson Given challenged the status quo and started Stoke Performance. A company that produces a world-class product and has a meaningful mission behind the product!

From our very first interaction, I was immediately very impressed with James & Wilkerson as people. Their hard work ethic and dedication from day 1 to this company have resulted in a world-class product that has helped so many people!

In this episode, James & Wilkerson dive into the origins of their relationship with each other. We talk about all things starting a company: the challenges that accompany it, lessons learned, fun stories, and more!

The most refreshing thing within a company is when the people are better than the product. I can certainly say that’s the case with Stoke Performance. One thing I can say confidently is that Stoke Performance is going to have a big impact in the coming years.

If you’re interested in using this product, you can get 10% of all products with code “THERUNNINGEFFECT”. In addition, we get a small commission from sales using that code so you are directly contributing to the future of this podcast!

P. S. if you buy Stoke Performance using our code and aren’t satisfied, email me or DM me and I will fully refund your purchase. That’s how confident I am that you’ll enjoy it and find value in it.

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-Stoke Performance Instagram: https://stokeperformance.com/

-Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en

-Stoke Performance Nut Butter (Use Code "THERUNNINGEFFECT" to get 10% off): https://stokeperformance.com/

-Stoke Performance Instagram: https://instagram.com/stokeperformance?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

-Liquid IV (USE CODE “THETHERUNNINGEFFECT” to get 25% off): https://www.liquid-iv.com

Today’s conversation is one that will greatly help you in all aspects of life. How will it do that you might ask? Well, today’s conversation is all about the mind and mental performance. These things affect our daily lives and running more than we might think they do. Who better to have this conversation with than my good friend and mental performance counselor Shannon Thompson. Shannon currently has a Masters in Applied Positive Psychology. She works closely with many high-performing individuals every single day. Putting it best, “Her approach is science-based, philosophical, and spiritual. She draws upon empirical research and the literary arts to help each individual perform at his or her best consistently.” This is a two-part series. The first episode is a background on Shannon and some beginning mental performance topics. The second episode is more of a deep dive into specific topics. Both conversations are equally amazing and I hope you will take the time to listen to both of them! Shannon has been supporting the podcast from day one. She was my second ever guest so quite a bit has changed since we last spoke. It was not only great to catch up, but also to deep-deep into some subjects we’ve previously discussed before. Please like, subscribe, and share with your if you enjoyed today’s episode! You can also give us a five-star review on Spotify (: S H O W    N O T E S -MENTAL PERFORMANCE TRAINING: https://hypo2sport.com/mental-performance/ -Shannon’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/shannonleighthompson?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= -Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en -Liquid IV (USE CODE “THETHERUNNINGEFFECT” to get 25% off): https://www.liquid-iv.com -Stoke Performance Nut Butter (Use Code "THERUNNINGEFFECT" to get 10% off): https://stokeperformance.com/

Today’s conversation is one that will greatly help you in all aspects of life. How will it do that you might ask? Well, today’s conversation is all about the mind and mental performance. These things affect our daily lives and running more than we might think they do.

Who better to have this conversation with than my good friend and mental performance counselor Shannon Thompson. Shannon currently has a Masters in Applied Positive Psychology. She works closely with many high-performing individuals every single day. Putting it best, “Her approach is science-based, philosophical, and spiritual. She draws upon empirical research and the literary arts to help each individual perform at his or her best consistently.”

This is a two-part series. The first episode is a background on Shannon and some beginning mental performance topics. The second episode is more of a deep dive into specific topics. Both conversations are equally amazing and I hope you will take the time to listen to both of them!

Shannon has been supporting the podcast from day one. She was my second ever guest so quite a bit has changed since we last spoke. It was not only great to catch up, but also to deep-deep into some subjects we’ve previously discussed before.

Please like, subscribe, and share with your if you enjoyed today’s episode! You can also give us a five-star review on Spotify (:

S H O W    N O T E S

-MENTAL PERFORMANCE TRAINING: https://hypo2sport.com/mental-performance/

-Shannon’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/shannonleighthompson?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

-Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en

-Liquid IV (USE CODE “THETHERUNNINGEFFECT” to get 25% off): https://www.liquid-iv.com

-Stoke Performance Nut Butter (Use Code "THERUNNINGEFFECT" to get 10% off): https://stokeperformance.com/

In today’s podcast episode, I have the great privilege of speaking with my friend, Elizabeth Whaley. Elizabeth recently graduated from Indian Hills high school. During her four years there she made her mark on Ohio women’s distance running constantly raising the bar.

In this episode, we dive into lessons learned from her storied career, memories made, races run, and so much more! Elizabeth is easily one of the most well-spoken guests I’ve ever had on the podcast! She quite honestly blew me away with her thoughtful responses and joyful spirit. Maybe she has a future in podcasting. Elizabeth will be headed off to Wake Forest where I can confidently say she will make a significant impact in the coming years!

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-Elizabeth’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/e_whale?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

-Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en

-Liquid IV (USE CODE “THETHERUNNINGEFFECT” to get 25% off): https://www.liquid-iv.com

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Many people want to be good at something. Very few put in the work to be good. My guest today on the podcast Wes Shipsey is someone who puts in hours of work each day in order to reach his potential. In his words, “You get out what you put in.” That’s the reason behind his 80-mile weeks and absurd workouts like 20x400 in an average of 61 seconds. Wes also ran his state meet with a fever of 103 degrees. I looked up the definition of dedicated and a picture of Wes came up. 

Not only is Wes fast, but very well-spoken. I was very impressed with his in-depth responses to my questions and insight into his career so far. Wes currently attends Central Catholic high school, the Alma Mater of Galen Rupp. Keep your eyes out for Wes in the coming year as he chases after history. 

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-Wes’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/wes_shipsey?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

-Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en

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I love every podcast I do, but every now and again one really impacts me. Today’s episode with Hannah Steelman did that. Hannah most recently graduated from the University of North Carolina State and signed her first professional contract with On Running.

Aside from her accolades on the track, Hannah is full of wisdom and inspiration on so many topics. In this episode we dive into the importance of being process-oriented, staying focused on yourself, the importance faith has played in Hannah’s running/life, and so many other meaningful subjects! Lastly, we answer your unique listener questions. We talk about Drake, making Gordon Ramsay dinner, and the three things she’ll miss most about her Wolfpack 

Hannah is someone who I’m so grateful to have had the privilege of talking to. I sincerely can’t wait to see what she does in this next stage of her life!

Please like, subscribe, and share with your friends if you enjoyed today’s episode! You can also give us a five-star review on Spotify and support the sponsors who support us (:

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-Emma Coburn Interview: https://youtu.be/p2pzZ_ln9M8

-Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en

-Liquid IV (USE CODE “THETHERUNNINGEFFECT” to get 25% off): https://www.liquid-iv.com 

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Most kids dream of breaking four minutes in the mile. Very few take the steps to realize this goal. Simeon Birnbaum is one of those kids who never thought he could run as fast as he did, but worked his butt off to be in a position to break this huge barrier. All the more impressive is Simeon working through the brutal conditions of South Dakota, consistently battling harsh winds and other conditions every single day. 

In this episode, we go through Simeon's start in the sport of running all the way up to his sub-4 race. We discuss many different topics that relate to his career. Lastly, we answer your unique listener questions. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for Simeon. His hard work ethic, determination, and enthusiasm for this sport is inspiring.

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-Final Lap of Brooks PR Mile: https://youtu.be/YcWidIymh8k

-Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en

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In today’s episode of the podcast, I have the great privilege of speaking with Parker Valby. Parker is an accomplished runner who competes for the University of Florida. Most recently, Parker placed second in the NCAA Women’s 5k after only a few weeks of training after coming back from a broken foot. Those points scored helped her team clinch the team title!

In this episode, we dive into Parker’s upbringing in the sport from starting to smashing state records in high school. We then go into her time at the University of Florida and this past NCAAs. Lastly, we answer your unique listener questions. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for Parker! Her hard work ethic, determination, and enthusiasm for this sport is inspiring.

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Parker's NCAA Championship Race Footage: https://youtu.be/C0-Vit1wbgg

-Parker's Flordia Profile: https://floridagators.com/sports/track-and-field/roster/parker-valby/14947

-Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en

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“I think it’s the best environment there is. We have an amazing team dynamic going on that I think has helped raise everyone to the next level. It’s not just that we push each other in practice, but we care about each other as human beings outside of practice.”

Nico Young is back for his second appearance on the podcast! In today’s episode, we recap what the past few months have been like for Nico after a very successful indoor season. We go through running the third-fastest time ever in the NCAA 5k (he ran 13:11), qualifying for his first NCAA outdoor championships, and then ultimately what it was like to place third in those championships. We also go into Nico’s preparation, mindset, and more going into his second-ever US championships. Lastly, we answer your unique listener questions.

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-Nico's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nico__young__/?hl=en

-Nico's NAU Profile: https://nauathletics.com/sports/track-and-field/roster/nico-young/5448

-Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en

-Liquid IV (USE CODE “THETHERUNNINGEFFECT” to get 25% off): https://www.liquid-iv.com

-Nico’s first appearance on the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0TEcnjxGoFwBmHaEUwCwsB?si=y82IQWrZTs6-qqOX-4c1HA

Rheinhardt Harrison started running at the age of three. Fifteen years later, he became the 16th American high school boy to ever break four minutes in the mile. In this episode, Reinhardt chronicles all the ups and downs of his career. From his start in the sport to dealing with immense pressure after running 4:00 in the mile as a sophomore to this past year of racing. 

This episode is an in-depth look at the career of Rheinhardt Harrison and the lessons and reflections that he’s taken away from it. We also go through the creation of Rheinhardt’s YouTube channel where he has reached over 500,000 views since its beginning. Lastly, we go into your unique listener questions. You get to hear all about Rheinhardt’s pet gator  It was a blast having Rheinhardt on the show. He’s got such a great work ethic and brings the same to this interview.

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-Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en

-Rheinhardt’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/rheinharrison?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

-Liqiud IV (USE CODE “THETHERUNNINGEFFECT” to get 25% off): https://www.liquid-iv.com

-Rheinhardt’s YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/user/rheinharrison

In today’s episode of the podcast, I have the great privilege of speaking with Joel Ibler Lillesø. Joel has lighted the track on fire since he first started running for his country Denmark. Just in this last year, Joel is the European U20 champion and has run 13:29 in the 5k. Joel is on a quest to be the greatest runner of all time.  

This episode was a blast. Joel has such a great personality and that definitely shows in this episode. We go through his story, breaking records, running in America, being compared to Jakob, and his future plans. If you don’t already, make sure you follow Joel. Saying this kid is the next Jakob Ingebrigtsen is an understatement.  

Please like, subscribe, and share with your friends to help us out! You can also give us a five-star review on Spotify (: 

S H O W   N O T E S   

Joel's Instagram: https://instagram.com/joelibler?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=  

Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en  

Our Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/594109

On June 2, 2022, Connor Burns wrote his name into the history books by becoming the 15th high school American boy to break four minutes in the mile. His time of 3:58.83 puts him as the #7 at the distance all time.

Many were scratching their heads on the night of June 2. I was too. So I sent a message to Connor within seconds of him finishing to see if he’d be willing to do an interview. This podcast is a deep-dive into Connor’s history in the sport, his historic race on June 2, and his plans for the future. This episode is a fun and insightful one!

Looking to the future, Connor is far from satisfied. Alan Webb’s high school national record of 3:53.42 may only last one more year… As he stated on the podcast, “Kind of looking at that national record for Alan Webb. Definitely see if that’s in the cards or not, but definitely am eyeing that down…”

Next up, you can catch him doubling the distance in his pursuit of a national title at the Brooks PR 2-mile presented by @soundrunning

In today’s episode of the podcast, I have the great privilege of speaking with accomplished runner and writer, Matt Wisner.

Matt excels on and off the track. On the track, Matt graduated from the University of Oregon where he had a successful career. Off the track, Matt is an accomplished writer. He got his Master's Degree in Journalism. Matt has written many impressive pieces that have been featured in New Generation Track & Field’s magazine.

We also go through your listener questions! And of course, we go through the Coffee Club Pod beef and what Matt thinks of the 4xMile WR attempt. It was great having Matt on the podcast and hearing his story. Matt is full of enthusiasm for the sport and has a bright future ahead of him, both on and off the track.

Please like, subscribe, and share with your friends to help us out! You can also give us a five-star review on Spotify (:

S H O W   N O T E S 

NGTF's Website: https://www.newgenerationtf.com/

Matt's Oregon Profile: https://goducks.com/sports/track-and-field/roster/matt-wisner/10319

Matt's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattwisner/

Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/

Back for his third appearance on the podcast is the man, the myth, the legend, Sean McGorty. Sean is fresh off of making his first US national team in the 10k!

Last Friday, Sean placed third in USATF 10k National Championships. This race was as thrilling as they come. Sean was in sixth with 110m to go and he used a monster kick to make his dream come true of representing his country on a global stage.

Sean has had five significant surgeries in the last five years. When many people would have thrown in the towel, Sean kept working and dreaming. Setback after setback couldn’t hold Sean back. Some call him the King of Comebacks.

This episode was a really fun one! Sean and I both basically had a 47min conversation and it just happened to be recorded (: nothing too serious or formal, just two friends talking about some recent events! We also go through your listener questions. We even take one from the legend himself Mathew Centrowitz. Please like, subscribe, and share with your friends to help us out! You can also give us a five-star review on Spotify (:

S H O W   N O T E S

Sean's BTC Profile: https://www.bowermantc.com/sean-mcgorty-bio

Sean's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spmcgorty12/?hl=en

Second Episode with Sean: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5rOPoyo96TjBU0KZ2ovuex?si=sCpK3m4ASWmnMYuBb1RqUw

First Episode with Sean: https://youtu.be/wnOzkL34HyM

Race Commentary with Sean: https://youtu.be/ua_UqeP9ero

On June 9, 2021, Olympian & American Record Holder Shelby Houlihan was banned from the sport of running for four years. Over the past 11 months, Shelby has done anything and everything to prove her innocence. She’s done things that cost a fortune just to try and bring back the thing she loves: competing and training at the highest level possible.

Despite mounting evidence helping prove her innocence, the AIU ruled Shelby Houlihan guilty of taking a performance-enhancing substance. This takes out four critical years of her career. As her coach, Jerry Schumacher says, “She just might be the best 1500m runner in the world this year, but we will never get the opportunity to find out. And that’s a tragedy.” Shelby has devoted her whole life to reaching the pinnacle of the sport. She’s gotten to where she is through hard work, passion, dedication, and a mindset like no other. Nowhere along the way has Shelby ever taken shortcuts or done anything illegal. At the youngest of ages growing up in Sioux City, Iowa, Shelby would tell her mom, “Mom, I’m going to be the best. I’m going to be somebody someday.”

The one thing Shelby has not been able to do is to speak publicly about her ban due to not wanting to upset the AIU during her appeals process. Over the past 11 months, Shelby, her teammates, and her family have all been subject to extraordinary slander and hatred. This episode is Shelby’s side of the story. What actually happened behind the scenes and how this process has affected her life.

You may disagree or not believe in Shelby, but I sincerely ask you to listen to this episode. You will benefit greatly from hearing Shelby’s vulnerability, heart, and openness in sharing her story. We could be here endlessly debating all the different facts of the case, evidence on both sides, and much more. But that’s not what we’re here to do. All we’re here to do is give Shelby an opportunity to share her heart, give her side of the story in full, and give her the opportunity to answer every misconception about the situation.

As Shelby’s coach Shalane Flanagan stated, “We are living in a nightmare that we can’t seem to wake up from.” I will always stand for those who I believe in. I believe in Shelby Houlihan and you should too. Shelby Houlihan is a hill I’m willing to die on.

#justiceforshelby

S H O W    N O T E S

Shelby’s Website with additional info and all the studies and facts cited in today's conversation: https://www.clearshelby.com

Shelby’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/shelbo800?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Shelby Houlihan’s Suspension Is a Track & Field Tragedy: https://www.letsrun.com/news/2021/06/shelby-houlihans-suspension-is-a-track-field-tragedy/

You Don’t Know Shelby Houlihan: https://www.womensrunning.com/culture/people/you-dont-know-shelby-houlihan/

Statement From Coach Jerry Schumacher: https://www.bowermantc.com/new-blog/2021/6/14/statement-from-coach-jerry-schumacher

My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en

In episode sixty-six of The Running Effect, I have the great privilege of speaking with Emily Pritt. Emily is the Director of Brand Marketing at the Bowerman Track Club. She's also the Youth Club Director and a Nike Campus Coach. In addition to this, Emily is an Athlete Services Manager at Flynn Sports. In this episode, we go through all of this and more! 

Emily chronicles her journey in the sport of running, the lessons it's taught her, and more. She then takes us through all the amazing work she does over at The Bowerman Track Club. Emily goes through her career in marketing and her journey to the positions she now holds. Emily is one of those people who is vital to the success of the athletes. 

Every athlete I've talked to on BTC about Emily has talked about how hard-working and vital Emily is to the team. Many people see the results of the Bowerman Track Club, but don't see the people behind their success. One of the main people behind their success who gets little recognition is Emily. 

Last, but not least, Emily talks about the BTC High School Running Camp! She goes through the creation of the camp and pitches the idea to all of you high schoolers to sign up. 

So I hope you all enjoy this episode as much as I did! Emily's positive spirit is contagious and her story is inspiring to say the least. Please like, subscribe, and share with your friends to help us out! You can also give us a five-star review on Spotify. Emily will be back soon! 

S H O W  N O T E S  

Emily's BTC Profile: https://www.bowermantc.com/emily-pritt-coach-bio 

BTC Camp: https://www.bowermantc.com/2022-btcamp 

Emily's Instagram: https://instagram.com/emily_pritt?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= 

My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en

Back for her fourth appearance on the podcast is Elise Cranny! Every episode I've done with Elise has gotten a big reception and I'm always personally impacted by her so I thought I'd get her back on.

In this episode Elise and I discuss subjects such as confidence, pressure, having fun with the sport, mental health, journaling, the importance of having a strong support system, and lots more! Elise drops so many nuggets of wisdom in this one.

Every episode I do with Elise I'm blown away by the amount of wisdom she brings. When people who have recently discovered the podcast ask me what episode they should listen to first, I always reply, "Any of the ones with Elise!". She is truly an amazing person who does so much good for so many people's lives.

Lastly, Elise is currently on a mission to raise $10k before May 27 for a non-profit organization called, "The Hidden Opponent". This organization is a group fighting to raise awareness around student-athlete mental health. If you're financially capable, please consider donating! You can find the link to the GoFundMe in both Elise's and my Instagram bios.

Please like, subscribe, and share with your friends to help us out! You can also give us a five-star review on Spotify. The link to the show is in my bio (:

S H O W    N O T E S

GoFundMe Hidden Opponent: https://gofund.me/5d77378a

Elise's Instagram: https://instagram.com/elise.cranny?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Elise's BTC Profile: https://www.bowermantc.com/elise-cranny-bio

Episode 50 w/Elise: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4T6C0nmOKEyBNqMvoC0Ey0?si=Jb5HfeT4Qr2pdiTUOvT04A&utm_source=copy-link

My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en

In episode sixty-four of The Running Effect, I have the privilege of speaking with Matt Fox. Matt is the CEO, Founder, and Content Director of Sweat Elite. May 13, 2021, was the day that Sweat Elite launched its YouTube channel. As of writing this, 366 days after that launch, they have 10,214,620 views. 

The man behind all of this success is Matt Fox. Over the past year, Matt has traveled all over the world to film the world's best athletes. From the first day he started the company, Matt has been all-in on reaching his goals. In this episode, he takes a step back and reflects on this historic year for the company. He documents the ups, downs, and everything in-between. 

This episode was definitely more of a conversation and less of an interview.  Something I'm trying to do more! So I hope you all enjoy this episode as much as I did! Please like, subscribe, and share if you want to help us out. You can also give us a five-star review on Spotify!   

S H O W   N O T E S 

 -Matt's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/?hl=en  

-Sweat Elite's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweatelite/?hl=en  

-Sweat Elite's YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFYpwqeNXx7M9xosFjdm5kQ  

-Sweat Elite's Website: https://www.sweatelite.co/  -Matt's Strava (personal training log): https://www.strava.com/athletes/6248359

In episode sixty-three of The Running Effect, I have the privilege of speaking to my friend Julz Williams. Julz just completed her first year at the University of Kentucky where she runs competitively.

In this episode, we dive-deep into her story from her start in running to what it's like to run at the NCAA DI level. We also go through starting a YouTube channel where over the past few years she has gotten almost 300,000 views! And most importantly, answer some of your listener questions.

You can hear Julz's joy and enthusiasm for life in this episode. She gives a lot of great insight into many subjects. I hope you all enjoy this episode as much as I did!

If you want to help us out please like, subscribe, and share. You can also give us a five-star review on Spotify! 

SHOW NOTES

Julz's Instagram:

https://instagram.com/julz.w?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Julz's YouTube Channel:

https://youtube.com/c/JulzWilliams

My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en

Less than 24 hours ago, Lex Young, a junior in high school, ran the second-fastest 5k ever by a US high schooler. Lex ran 13:43.95 putting him #2 all-time right behind the legend Galen Rupp. He did this at Sound Running's "Track Meet". I thought it'd be a cool idea to get his immediate thoughts post-race and got him back on the podcast! We do a deep dive into the race last night. From his intentions going into the race to mentally willing himself forward when the lactic hit to his post-race stomach struggles. This fifteen-minute recap of this historic race is well worth listening to! If you want to help us out please like, subscribe, and share. You can also give us a five-star review on Spotify!  SHOW NOTES Lex's Instagram: https://instagram.com/lex_young_?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= L&L YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/c/LLexandleovloggs My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en

In episode sixty-one of The Running Effect, I have the great privilege of speaking with Lex and Leo Young. While I'm sure 99% of you are familiar with them, for those that aren't, Lex and Leo are two of the greatest high school distance runners in history. And they're only juniors (:

Following in the footsteps of their older brother Nico, Lex and Leo run for Newbury Park High School. Newbury Park is debatably the greatest high school distance program ever. Since freshman year, Lex and Leo have completely rewritten the record books. If I were to write a list of their accomplishments I would run out of space on this post. The scary thing is that they're only juniors and have a whole nother year!

In this episode, we dive-deep into their start in the sport of running, all things Newbury Park, handling pressure from the outside world, future goals, and so much more! We also do a little twin trivia to find out which twin knows the other one the best! This episode is a really fun one and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. We also answer all your fun listener questions. They span from who would win in bare-knuckle boxing to how they balance school and running. Make sure to follow along with Lex and Leo this next year as they rewrite the history books in a dominant fashion.

SHOW NOTES

Lex's Instagram: https://instagram.com/lex_young_?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Leo's Instagram: https://instagram.com/_leo.young?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

L&L YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/c/LLexandleovloggs

My Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en

In episode sixty of The Running Effect, I speak with Jeff Merrill. Jeff is the Founder of Tracklandia and current President of Portland Track. Jeff is perhaps best known for his brilliant skills behind the mic as a commentator. In this episode, Jeff and I preview all the big races at this weekend's, "The Track Meet" held by Sound Running. We also touch on Jeff's background and some other questions relating to his history in the sport of running.

This weekend's "Track Meet" is shaping up to be one of the greatest Track and Field meets ever put on US soil.

Some of the most notable entries include:

Jakob Ingebrigtsen

Josh Kerr

Joe Klecker

Drew Hunter

Robert Brandt

Connor Mantz

Edward Cheserek

Yared Nuguse

Nico Young

Abdihamid Nur

Lex Young

Colin Salhman

Lex Young

Weini Kelati

Alicia Monson

Gabriel DeBues-Stafford

Josette Norris

Sinclaire Johnson

Shannon Osika

Sage Hurta

Cory McGee

Olivia Baker

Raevyn Rogers

And so many other amazing athletes (full list of entries on Sound Running's website)!

Every $4 of the $5.99 ticket GOES DIRECTLY to the athletes. Athletes will make more from this meet from a broadcasting standpoint than they would at the Olympics. By purchasing a ticket you're directly giving back to the athletes running. Go to the link in my bio to purchase your ticket and support the athletes!

If you want to help us out please like, subscribe, and share. You can also give us a five-star review on Spotify! The link to the show is in my bio (:

SHOW NOTES

BUY YOUR PPV TICKET: https://tracklnd.com/meet/trackmeet

Sound Running's Website: https://www.soundrunning.run/

Tracklandia'a Instagram: https://instagram.com/tracklandia?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Jeff's Instagram: https://instagram.com/jedmerle?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en

In episode fifty-nine of The Running Effect, I speak with Jesse Williams. Jesse is the CEO and Founder of Sound Running. Prior to starting Sound Running, Jesse was the Senior Sports Marketing Manager at Brooks Running for fourteen years.

Using the skills he learned at Brooks, he then went on to start Sound Running. At Sound Running, Jesse has completely transformed how meets are run. Some of the biggest meets he has put on are The Ten, Under Armour Sunset Tour, Brooks PR, and the American Track League. Along with putting on world-class events, Jesse and his team offer coaching plans along with world-class personalized coaching to help you reach your goals!

Way back when, Jesse ran at Texas Tech University where he received his Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology and a Master's in Biomechanics. As a runner, Jesse has run the Boston Marathon 5x as well as the Chicago, London, Berlin, and NYC Marathons. He holds a marathon PR of 2:22.

In this episode, we dive deep into all things track and field. We talk about all the logistics of putting on a track meet, ways we can improve the sport of running, how athletes can market themselves better, all things PPV model, and so much more.

Jesse was one of my first guests when I first started the podcast so it was great to have him back on! Jesse has given back to the sport in an incredible way and it's amazing to see the impact he's having.

You can catch Sound Running's latest meet, "The Track Meet" on May 6 headlined by Olympic Gold Medalist Jakob Ingebrigsten.

If you want to help us out please like, subscribe, and share. You can also give us a five-star review on Spotify! The link to the show is in my bio (:

SHOW NOTES

BUY YOUR PPV TICKET: https://tracklnd.com/meet/trackmeet

Sound Running's Website: https://www.soundrunning.run/

Sound Running's Instagram: https://instagram.com/soundrunning?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en

This week's episode of the podcast is a very unique one. In July 2020, I started The Running Effect, and since then, I've had the great privilege of speaking to over 60+ amazing guests. Many of you who are avid listeners of the podcast probably don't know the origins of the podcast. So when my good friend Elise Cranny came to me with the idea of doing a show giving listeners an inside look at who I am and how The Running Effect started I couldn't pass! In this episode, we go through my start in the sport of running (which is actually quite hilarious), where the idea of starting a podcast came from, lessons learned from almost 60 episodes, and many other fun questions! I hope this episode will give you all an inside look at the inner workings of this podcast and what our future plans look like! Starting a podcast at 15 years old is far from normal, but I'm immensely glad I did. Being able to help fellow young runners in their pursuit of success is a very rewarding feeling. I hope to continue to push the sport forward through this podcast. 

Lastly, a massive thank you to Elise for hosting this episode. She's been one of my biggest supporters from Day 1 and is constantly helping out behind the scenes. I joke that she's the CEO of the company, but twisting the meaning to Chief-Encouragement-Officer. Elise truly is one of the most selfless, encouraging, and kindest people I've ever had the privilege to know. One of the most important pieces of advice I was given early in life was to surround yourself with people who will push you to be the best version of yourself. Elise has certainly done that and then some! Not only has Elise helped me become a better human being, but has helped improve this podcast as well. Professional athletes will always say that they strive to be good athletes on and off the track, and Elise is the gold standard for that.

 If you want to help us out please like, subscribe, and share. You can also give us a five-star review on Spotify! The link to the show is in my bio (: S H O W N O T E S Elise's Instagram: https://instagram.com/elise.cranny?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Elise's BTC Profile: https://www.bowermantc.com/elise-cranny-bio My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en

In episode fifty-seven of The Running Effect, I speak with Thomas Ratcliffe. In high school, Thomas was a phenomenal athlete. Some of the most notable accomplishments were a handful of state titles and running 4:01 in the mile (a Massachusetts state record). Not only did he excel in running, but also in soccer where he led his team to a state title. To my knowledge, he's the only boy to win a soccer state championship in the Fall and then run 4:01 in the mile the following Spring.

Thomas then went on to a successful career at Stanford. As a freshman, Thomas was named the PAC-12 Freshman of the Year. The few following seasons were spent rehabbing some serious injuries. After recovering from those, Thomas placed third at NCAAs in 2019 in the 5k. The following year, Thomas transferred to the University of North Carolina where he finished out his NCAA eligibility.

Following the NCAA outdoor championships last summer, Thomas signed with Nike and The Bowerman Track Club! He is currently a member of the team training for some big upcoming races in the next few months. 

In this episode, we do a deep dive into Thomas's career from high school all the way up to the present day. We go through the ups, downs, and everything in-between! It was a pleasure getting to know Thomas and hear his story. I can't wait to see what this year has in store for him!

If you want to help us out please like, subscribe, and share. You can also give us a five-star review on Spotify! 

S H O W N O T E S

Thomas's Instagram: https://instagram.com/trat_cliffe?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Thomas's BTC Profile: https://www.bowermantc.com/thomas-ratcliffe-bio

My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en

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In episode fifty-five of The Running Effect, I speak with Anna Rohrer. In high school, Anna was a phenomenal athlete. She was a two-time Foot Locker National Champion and was the Gatorade Cross Country National Player of the year in 2014-2015.

Anna then went on to an extremely successful career at the University of Notre Dame where she was an 8-time All-American. At Notre Dame, Anna got an undergraduate degree in Neuroscience and a master's degree in business management.

Anna uses both the skills she learned as an athlete, and skills she learned from studying Neuroscience in both her jobs currently. Firstly, Anna is a mindset coach at a company called, "Dreamfuel". At Dreamfuel, Anna teaches high level companies the mental performance skills needed to maximize their performance. She also has her own company called, "Next Level Racing" where she trains athletes both physically and mentally.

In this episode, we do a massive deep dive into the mental performance world. We talk about and go through subjects such as: confidence, belief, pressure, goal-setting (and how dopamine affects it from a neurological standpoint), the importance of being process-oriented, the importance of failure, visualization, and so so much more! Whether you're the best runner in the country or the CEO of a company, the wisdom Anna shares in this episode is very applicable to everyday life.

As the GOATEliud Kipchoge says, “Athletics is not so much about the legs. It’s about the heart and mind.”

S H O W N O T E S

Dreamfuel: https://dreamfuelcoaching.com/

Next Level Racing: https://www.next-level-racing.com/

Anna's Notre Dame Profile: https://und.com/roster/anna-rohrer/

Anna's Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anna_Rohrer

LIKE | SUBSCRIBE | SHARE (: In episode fifty-five of The Running Effect, I speak with Colleen Little PT, DPT, OCS. Colleen is a full-time physical therapist for Nike working closely with the renowned Bowerman Track Club. Before becoming a PT, Colleen was an accomplished soccer player at the University of Portland where she was a 2xNCAA champion (2002 & 2005). After she graduated college she started running and has actually won two marathons in her career. In this episode we dive deep into Colleen's incredible soccer career where she won two NCAA titles and the lessons she learned from her legendary Coach, Clive Charles. We then dive into her time at the Bowerman Track Club, helping Shalane Flanagan come back from knee surgery, the Olympics, fixing Grant Fisher's calf right before his 5k prelim, Project Eclipse, and so much more! Many people see the results of the Bowerman Track Club, but don't see the people behind their success. One of the main people behind their success who gets little recognition is Colleen. Colleen works day in and day out to make sure these athletes are healthy to maximize their potential! Colleen was also a vital part of "Project Eclipse". This project was for US distance legend Shalane Flanagan to run all six World Marathon Majors within 42 days. Colleen was there every single day helping with whatever Shalane needed. Shalane ended up finishing this momentous challenge and attributes a lot of her success to Colleen's care and guidance. Anyone that has spoken to Colleen will know she's more than just a world class PT, but also a world class human. I thoroughly enjoyed my conversation with her and hope you do as well! If you want to help us out please like, subscribe, and share. You can also give us a five star review on Spotify!  S H O W N O T E S Colleen's Instagram: https://instagram.com/colleen0205?utm_medium=copy_link Colleen's BTC Profile: https://www.bowermantc.com/colleen-little-staff-bio A Great Article on Project Eclipse: https://www.outsideonline.com/health/running/shalane-flanagan-abbott-world-marathon-majors/ Half Step Pod: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7qHOkPa2AzI0exXCaCgrec?si=MCl3UeUESyu3mhF-WROeww&utm_source=copy-link My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en

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In episode fifty-four of The Running Effect, I have the great privilege of speaking with Nico Young. Nico is undoubtedly one of the greatest prep stars that America has ever had. In high school, Nico cemented himself as one of the greatest high school runners ever (in my opinion he's the greatest). In just his senior year, he went undefeated all year and won NXN setting a course record along the way despite horrible conditions. He was also excellent in the classroom with a 4.68 GPA. Excelling both academically and in running, Nico won the 2019-2020 Gatorade Boys Cross Country & Track and Field Player of the Year. An award reserved for only the best of the best. Due to the pandemic, Nico never got the chance to compete his senior year track season which makes his high school career accolades all the more impressive!

After Nico graduated high school, he then went onto attend Northern Arizona University (NAU). At NAU, Nico has only continued to flourish. Within just two years, Nico is one of the top runners in the NCAA. Last summer Nico qualified for the US Olympic Trials placing 9th in the 5k final beating a handful of professionals. He has also placed top-ten at multiple NCAA championships and helped his team win team titles.

Nico currently holds the US High School National Records in the 2k & 3k and US U20 indoor and outdoor 5k records.

Many people see the results, but don't see all the work that went into the result. In this episode, we try to unpack Nico's successful career the best we can! We do a big deep dive into Nico's career from his start in the sport in fifth grade to his future in the sport. We talk about pressure, having a "process over outcomes" mindset, working on the mental side of running, working with two amazing coaches in his career (Mike Smith and Sean Brosnan), NCAA Championships, what makes NAU special, and so so much more!

It was an absolute pleasure to talk with Nico and get a deeper understanding of his journey in this sport! I can't wait to see what the future holds for him. The saying "The sky is the limit" is truly the case for Nico Young.

Nico's high school coach encapsulates just how special Nico is with this quote, "I don’t know when I will ever see another athlete with Nico’s talent or ability to push himself beyond his limits along with the curiosity to see how truly great he can be. He’s a once-in-a-lifetime athlete."

If you want to help us out please like, subscribe, and share. The link to the show is in my bio (:

S H O W N O T E S

Nico's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nico__young__/?hl=en

Nico's NAU Profile: https://nauathletics.com/sports/track-and-field/roster/nico-young/5448

A Great Article on Nico: https://www.vcstar.com/story/sports/2021/06/23/18-year-old-nico-young-complete-memorable-freshman-year-olympic-trials/5324855001/

Another Great Article: https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2020-02-20/la-sp-nico-young-gatorade?_amp=true

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In episode fifty-three of The Running Effect, I speak with Vanessa Fraser. Vanessa is a very accomplished runner who runs for Nike & the Bowerman Track Club. She most notably holds personal bests of 31:52 (10k) and 14:48 (5k). In high school, Vanessa was a two-time state champion in the state of California and helped her team to reach the state tournament for the first time in school history. During her time at Stanford, she helped her team finish runner-up twice in the DMR and still holds the school record of 15:09 in the 5k. Vanessa's college coach Chris Miltenburg would tell his athletes to "leave the team in a better place than you found it". Vanessa certainly did that and her impact on the Stanford program is still felt to this day. After Vanessa graduated, she signed with Nike and The Bowerman Track Club.

In this episode we dive deep into Vanessa's career; the ups, the downs, and everything in-between! Vanessa has battled a lot of adversity in her career, from massive Achilles surgery to not performing as well as she would have liked to in many races. Vanessa shares invaluable insights on confidence, trying to be process-oriented, learning from teammates, goal setting, and so much more! Vanessa embodies the definition of grit. Grit as defined by renowned psychologist Angela Duckworth is having, "passion and perseverance for long-term goals." Vanessa's passion and perseverance for the sport of running is truly felt in this episode.

I personally can't wait to see what the future holds for Vanessa!

S H O W N O T E S

Vanessa's BTC Profile: https://www.bowermantc.com/vanessa-fraser-bio

Vanessa's Instagram: https://instagram.com/nessafraser?utm_medium=copy_link

Voice in Sport: https://www.voiceinsport.com/

Vanessa's Stanford Profile: https://gostanford.com/sports/track-and-field/roster/vanessa-fraser/12652

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In episode fifty-two of The Running Effect, I speak with Micaela DeGenero. After battling Covid earlier this year, Micaela bounced back making her first-ever NCAA Indoor Championship meet. After qualifying for the final, she texted her boyfriend saying, "I just hope I don't get last place". Not only did she make the meet, but with a 61-second last lap won her first-ever NCAA title in dominant fashion.

In this episode we go through Micaela's backstory in the sport of running, her years of running at Michigan, why she thinks it's important to focus on achieving high marks in the classroom, what went into the decision to transfer to Colorado, how she's dealt with injuries and low confidence, her journey to making the NCAA meet, her championship race, and so much more!

It was an absolute pleasure getting to speak with Micaela for the first time and hear her inspiring story. Keep your eyes peeled for lots more of Micaela on the national stage! 

S H O W  N O T E S

Micaela's CU Profile: https://cubuffs.com/sports/track-and-field/roster/micaela-degenero/15619

Article on Micaela Winning: https://cubuffs.com/news/2022/3/12/track-and-field-degenero-captures-mile-national-championship.aspx

NCAA Championship Race: https://youtu.be/wwtPoVC_twc

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In episode fifty-one of The Running Effect, I speak with Amos Bartelsmeyer. Amos is a German Olympic athlete who is a part of the Bowerman Track Club.

Some of the topics we cover in this episode include:

-How he got his start in the sport of running and his first impressions of the sport

-If he could go back and give his high school self one piece of advice what it would be

-How he balanced DI running with the academic side of Georgetown

-What it's like to train with the best in the sport (including Olympic Champion Matt Centeowitz).

-The biggest lessons he's learned from his teammates

-His reflections on his Olympic experience

-His goals for the rest of the year and what motivates him to chase after these goals

S H O W   N O T E S

Amos's BTC Profile: https://www.bowermantc.com/amos-bartelsmeyer-bio

Amos's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amosbartelsmeyer/?hl=en

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In episode fifty of The Running Effect, I speak with my good friend Elise Cranny. Elise is quickly cementing herself as one of the greatest American Women distance runners of all time. Just within the past thirteen months, she has won her first Olympic Trials (in the 5k), competed in her first Olympics, set a new American Record in the indoor 5k (14:33), and the second time in American History in the 10k (30:14).

Some of the topics we cover in this episode include:

-Her Olympic experience from racing to the exotic food

-Her American Record in the 5k and #2 time in the 10k

-Her decision to donate her prize money from "The Ten" to the "Katie Myer Memorial Fund" and why we need to start discussing mental health more

-Her involvement in "Voice in Sport" and why she thinks it's important to give back to the sport

-In a culture that is so fixated on results, how she has tried to detach yourself from what others think

-What she thinks the biggest misconception about Bowerman Track Club is

-The biggest lessons she's learned from her teammates

The amount of wisdom and advice Elise provides in this episode is incredible. Elise is a phenomenal runner, but an even better human being. The impact she is having on and off the track is astounding!

S H O W   N O T E S

Elise's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elise.cranny/?hl=en

Episode 29 w/Elise: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Mcm4dpEbpIOX716o1RRoo?si=9Zf8Q-B7QDyIdg8zwHHVuw&utm_source=copy-link

Race Commentary w/Elise: https://youtu.be/Hg9iVBAS-oI

Elise's Bowerman Profile: https://www.bowermantc.com/elise-cranny-bio

Voice in Sport Website: https://www.voiceinsport.com/

"The Ten" 2022 Race: https://youtu.be/2cJ-mQYZyCw

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In episode forty-nine of The Running Effect (with Dominic Schlueter), I speak with my good friend Sean McGorty.

In this episode, we go through Sean's crazy past year. In 2021, he got his feet wet (pun intended) in a new event the steeplechase, underwent his second-ever Achilles surgery, and narrowly fell short of making his first Olympic team.

I personally can't wait to see all that Sean has in store for 2022 and beyond! A quote from Winston Churchill that I think embodies Sean's mindset well, "Success is going from failure to failure without any loss of enthusiasm". Sean has sacrificed so much to get to the level he's at now and continues to have a positive and contagious attitude. He's gone through two massive Achilles surgeries, missed an Olympic team, and battled other adversity, but yet still keeps on fighting. Sean's fighting spirit is one of the most inspiring things I've ever seen.

S H O W   N O T E S

Sean's BTC Profile: https://www.bowermantc.com/sean-mcgorty-bio

Sean's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spmcgorty12/?hl=en

First Episode with Sean: https://youtu.be/wnOzkL34HyM

Race Commentary with Sean: https://youtu.be/ua_UqeP9ero

LIKE | SUBSCRIBE | SHARE (: In episode forty-seven of The Running Effect (with Dominic Schlueter), I speak with Olympian and multi-time Thailand record holder Kieran Tuntivate. Kieran is a national record holder from 1500m-10,000m!  In this episode, we go through Kieran's start in the sport, his years at Harvard, and now all that he's doing at the Bowerman Track Club. We go through topics from the viral moment of him winning a race after losing his shoe to his Olympic experience in Tokyo this past summer. Kieran has set multiple national records over the past few years cementing himself into being one of the greatest athletes to ever come out of Thailand.  Kieran's work ethic and dedication to the sport of running is incredibly inspiring. I personally can't wait to see all that Kieran has in store for 2022 and beyond! It was a pleasure to chat with him and get to know him better. You can watch Kieran run 25 laps around the track on Saturday night at "The Ten". Keep your eyes on the clock for a potential new national record 👀  S H O W   N O T E S Kieran's Bowerman Profile: https://www.bowermantc.com/kieran-tuntivate-bio  Kieran's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kierunner/?hl=en Kieran's Harvard Profile: https://gocrimson.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/kieran-tuntivate/23291 An article on Kieran losing his shoe and still winning the race: https://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2019/03/01/friday-hot-clicks-harvard-runner-kieran-tuntivate-foot-injury-photo

LIKE | SUBSCRIBE | SHARE (: In episode forty-six of The Running Effect (with Dominic Schlueter), I speak with Matt Welch. In this episode, we go through his incredible journey across the US. During this incredible trip, Matt traveled 11,389 miles over 185 days (72 miles per day on average when riding). He spent 97 of those days sleeping in his tent which was usually on the side of a road. Perhaps my favorite statistic is that he consumed 15 jars of peanut butter during the trip. We do a deep dive into this incredible trip. All the ups and downs and everything in-between! It was truly incredible to hear about this experience so I hope you come away a little more inspired to chase after that big goal you've always dreamed about chasing. S H O W  N O T E S -Matt's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runtheprocess/?hl=en -Matt's Website (Run The Process): https://runtheprocess.com/

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In episode forty-six of The Running Effect (with Dominic Schlueter), I speak with Ben Flanagan. Ben most recently ran the Houston Half Marathon, running 61:38 (4:39 per mile average) on a broken toe! 

In this episode, we go through Ben's most recent BIG news which is him signing with On and joining The Very Nice Track Club. We do a deep dive into these decisions and his future! We also touch on his 2021 season, his biggest ups and downs, and all that he learned from it. Ben's positive spirit on and off the track is contiguous. Look out for Ben in 2022 to do some big things!

S H O W  N O T E S

-Ben's first appearance on the podcast (a great look into his backstory): https://open.spotify.com/episode/2nT4Frx4u5N1uCkGn5lsI1?si=ZgiIcx6QSBul_pxbcFkb5w&utm_source=copy-link

-Ben's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ben_flanagan/?hl=en

-Very Nice Track Club Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/verynicetrackclub/?hl=en

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In episode forty-five of The Running Effect (with Dominic Schlueter), I speak with Fiona O'Keeffe.

Recently Fiona ran 1:07:42 in the half marathon which made her the fifth fastest American at that distance ever! This was also the fastest half marathon debut by an American women ever (on a record eligible course). 

In this episode, we do a deep dive into this race and all the preparation that went into it. We get insight into her mindset and how she prepared herself mentally. We also get to hear all about her new group and her experience training with this new team!  

 

S H O W N O T E S 

-The first episode with Fiona (a great look into her backstory): https://open.spotify.com/episode/34ywAs4aicP4sPleBJvldN?si=7UHGm7BGQ8qv_qFziF4v-w&utm_source=copy-link

-A great article on Fiona's race: http://www.fast-women.org/2022/01/24/after-one-year-as-a-pro-a-breakthrough-for-fiona-okeeffe/

-Fiona's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fiona_okeeffe/?hl=en

 

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In episode forty-four of The Running Effect (with Dominic Schlueter), I speak with Matt Fox. 

In this episode, we go through Matt's career both his running and his company Sweat Elite. Matt had a very successful running career in his prep years. We go into what he learned from these experiences and how it shapes his running today. We also go into the creation and production behind Sweat Elite and his thoughts on many current running topics. This is a phenomenal episode for anyone who wants to hear what goes behind running a successful company! 

 

S H O W   N O T E S 

-Matt's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/?hl=en

-Sweat Elite's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweatelite/?hl=en

-Sweat Elite's YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFYpwqeNXx7M9xosFjdm5kQ

-Sweat Elite's Website: https://www.sweatelite.co/

-Matt's Strava (personal training log): https://www.strava.com/athletes/6248359

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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In episode forty-three of The Running Effect (with Dominic Schlueter), I speak with Samuel Voelz. 

 

In this episode, we go through Sam's incredible and inspiring career! From his high school years where he was a state champion, running for DePauw, transferring to Notre Dame, this amazing 2021 season, and so much more! This is a really inspiring and positive conversation that will leave you motivated to chase after your goals. 

 

S H O W   N O T E S

Sam's Notre Dame Profile: https://und.com/roster/samuel-voelz/

Yared's Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1kcjlVdvU09XVd2EDq4vbL?si=iiDcBCn5RAmWB2UT6QI_PQ&dl_branch=1

-Music used for intro/outro: https://youtu.be/hnkUvwOHaf0

God bless you all! 

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In episode thirty-seven of The Running Effect (with Dominic Schlueter), I speak with Yared Nuguse. 

 

In this episode, we go through Yared's incredible career so far. We start out going through how he got his start in the sport in running and his amazing high school career. Then we go into his decision to run for Notre Dame, their recent success, culture, and setting the NCAA 1500m record this past season. Lastly, we go through making his first Olympic team and his future in the sport. 

 

S H O W   N O T E S

-Yared's Notre Dame Profile: https://und.com/roster/yared-nuguse/

-Podium Runner Feature on Yared: https://www.podiumrunner.com/culture/how-yared-nuguse-became-the-fastest-1500m-runner-in-collegiate-history/

-Yared's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yaredthegoose/?hl=en

-Music used for intro/outro: https://youtu.be/hnkUvwOHaf0

 

 

 

God bless you all!