THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCAST

Today'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 1600m, and 9:15 in the 3200m. He was also a state-champion in the state of North Carolina. 

Last year, Murphy qualified for the 2023 NCAA XC Championships individually, and this year just missed qualifying. 

In today's conversation, Murphy takes me through what it's like to be a student-athlete at the United States Naval Academy, how he's grown as a person/athlete during his time there, what he wants his legacy to be, his outlook on his future in the sport, and much more. 

This one was a really fun opportunity to look into a very unique life and hear more about how Murphy excels in various areas in his life.

Tap into the Murphy Smith Special.  

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The 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 times than I can count at this point. 

If you're not familiar with Alex, he is a seven-time All-American who holds PRs of 3:58 in the Mile, 7:49 in the 3k, and 13:18 in the 5k. He has a Bachelor's Degree in human biology, a minor in psychology, and a master's in public health. Alex graduated from Stanford before getting his masters from the University of North Carolina. Earlier this year, Alex accepted a position as an Assistant Coach at Nike's Bowerman Track Club. 

The first half of this conversation is dedicated to a recap of 2024 for The Running Effect, and the back half is a back-and-forth between Alex and me on our three biggest lessons/insights from the year. 

Tap into the TRE end of year, reflective special.  

Get ready for the biggest 2025. I cannot wait. 

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THE 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 him feel 50 and 18 all at once. In 2024 Running a 15:27 5k, 32:55 10k, 1:14 half and2:41 full.

Danny lives in St. Louis with his wife and two cats. He works as an engineer at an internet company that sells sandwiches and occasionally enjoys jogging 80 miles per week. He has run way too many marathons to only have a PR of 2:47:17-ish

Cheston Newhall - 33 years old, live in Louisville, KY. Married 9 years with 4 kids 6 and under. I am a Senior Director of Product for a large tech company. Former co-host of Life in Stride. Former offensive lineman who fell in love with running in college. PRs 2:47 (full) and 1:19 (half).

Chris Striegel - 28 years old, live in Louisville, KY. Married with no kids, work in health insurance. Co-host of the Life In Stride podcast. Ran college D2 at Bellarmine University, PRs 5k 14:25/10k 29:48. His Marathon PR is 2:30. 

I don't need to say much about this one other than it is the most fun podcast I have ever done and you'd be a fool not to listen. I'll set the over under of you laughing at 20.5. 

Tap into the first ever, TRE x LIS Christmas Special.  

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THE 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 2024 State Gatorade Player of the Year in New Mexico. Charlie ran a PR of 14:30 in the 5k on grass this year. 

Charlie not only did not win the NXR regional, but also his state meet. He didn't let either experience deter his confidence going into the national meet. As he states in this conversation, he was all-in. Last XC race. Nothing to lose. And he capitalized on it. 

In this conversation, Charlie takes me through how he maintained belief in himself, unheard-of stories from his NXN triumphs, his ambitions for the future in the sport, the underdog mentality, his faith, and so much more. 

You won't want to miss this one. Lace-up your shoes, pop in your ear pods, and enjoy your run with Mr. Undisputed Champ, Charlie Vause. 

Tap into the Charlie Vause Special.  

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Today'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 Miltenberg (current coach of UNC, formerly Stanford), Brandon Bonsey (current coach of Georgetown), and more in his tenure. He has also coached studs Isaiah Jewett and Will Sumner over the past few years.

This past year, Coach Henner worked extensively with Hobbs Kessler going into his performances at the US Olympic Trials, where he placed in the top-3 in both the 1500m and 800m to send himself to the Paris Olympics, where he then went on to place 5th in the 1500m. 

Prior to successful coaching stints at Georgia & USC, Henner was the director of track and field and cross country at Georgetown from 2007-15, and prior to that he had spent eight seasons as the Hoyas' head men's cross country coach and assistant coach for the men's and women's track and field team. Henner's coaching resumé also includes a nine-year stay at James Madison, where he led both the men's and women's cross country teams to their first CAA titles, trained 28 track and field All-Americans, and was twice named CAA Coach of the Year. He began his coaching career at Blacksburg High in Blacksburg, Va., where both the men's and women's teams won state championships in 1984, 1985, and 1986.

In today's conversation, Coach Henner and I dive-deep into training theory, speed development, the things great athletes do during this next month of the year, his thoughts on racing, lessons and insights from working with Hobbs Kessler, and so much more. 

This one is PACKED with wisdom from truly one of the greatest coaches of all-time. You'd be a fool not to listen. It's free wisdom. 

Tap into the Coach Henner Special.  

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US 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 has won US titles before.

As an Oklahoma State senior in 2017, he finished 6th in the NCAA Indoor Mile and 4th outdoors in the 1500.

In February 2016, Josh became the first Nevada native to run a Mile in under 4 minutes, clocking 3:58.33 indoors at the University of Washington's Husky Classic.

At Moapa Valley High School, he lead the cross country team to two Nevada state titles as well as winning two 3200m state titles.

In today's conversation, Josh takes me through his career, what it takes to go from "good to great," how he works on tactics, being a dad and how he balances fatherhood with his passion for running, his ambitions for the future, and so much more. 

This conversation is a masterclass in distance running. You won't want to miss the opportunity to learn and grow from Josh.

Tap into the Josh Thompson Special.  

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Dylan 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 qualified for NXN in both 2018 and 2019.

In college, despite not getting much recognition, Dylan has steadily been climbing to become one of the best runners in the country. He's a 3xXC All-American (11th, 24th, 3rd), an Outdoor NCAA qualifier in 5k, has run 3:58 in the Mile and 13:29 5k, is a Regional XC and 5k Champion, and an 8xConference Champion.

In today's conversation, Dylan walks me through his breakthrough performance, why he saw this coming, insights into his training, lessons from Coach Robert Gary, his ambitions for the future, his coaching business, and much more. 

Tap into the Dylan Schubert Special.  

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GRAHAM 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 Lindgren, Steve Prefontaine, Conner Mantz, and now Graham. Not bad company.

Graham is also an Olympian for the US in the 5k where he placed 9th in the World.

Graham just ran 12:59 in the 5k at BU to set a collegiate record and get the World-Standard. 

He announced yesterday that he turned professional with New Balance. 

In today's conversation, you can hear exclusive insights on the journey and 2024 season of Graham Blanks and all that went into it. Graham also discusses his thoughts on being loose and having fun within the sport, why he drank a beer the night before his collegiate record, the training he did leading into the 2024 NCAA XC Championship Meet, what he wants his legacy to be, and so much more. 

This one is an all-timer. Watch long enough to see JFKs and Oppenheimer's dorm. #iykyk 

Tap into the Graham Blanks Special.  

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Today 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 ACC Scholar-Athlete of the Year.

Back in high school, Grace was the 2xGatorade Ohio Player of the Year (Cross Country 2020, 2021) and an 8xOHSAA (Ohio) State Champion. 

Grace has run 4:13 (1500m), 15:27 5k, 32:28 (10k), and 19:15 (6k on grass). 

In today's conversation, you can hear all about how Grace went from placing 63rd at the 2023 National Championships to 5th just one short year later, how she handles setbacks, her years dominating Ohio running in high school, how her ambitions have changed with her recent success, lessons from Coach Henes, and much more. 

I was in HS at the same time as Grace in OH and she was always a household name so it was such a fun time getting to chop it up with her and go through her success and mindsets.

Tap into the Grace Hartman Special.  

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Fresh 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 won 21 National Titles and setting age-group national records before even entering high school. 

In high school, Keegan made Foot Locker as just a freshman, has since won Foot Locker South, NXR, and has been a Two time Gatorade "Player of the Year" in Tennessee. 

Keegan holds PRs of 1:51 in the 800m, 4:07 in the Mile, 8:54 in the 2-Mile, and 14:23 for 5k on grass.

Keegan announced this week that he signed a NIL deal with HOKA, which we discussed in depth in this conversation. 

Keegan is committed to run for Colorado this upcoming fall. 

In today's conversation, Keegan takes me through his journey, the ups and downs of it, being a childhood prodigy, how he's handled pressure over the years, his NIL with HOKA, his ambition for Foot Locker, and so much more.

Keegan is one of the most articulate high-schoolers I've ever met and shares a lot of deep, meaningful insights in this conversation today. 

Do not miss it.

Tap into the Keegan Smith Special.  

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Today 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 National Championships and 7th at the 2024 edition, and placed 2nd in both the 5k and 3k at the 2024 NCAA Indoor National Championships.  

Ethan has the school record in the Mile running a 3:54.62, is an ACC Champion, NCAA All-American in both track and XC, a finalist in the 1500m at the 2024 US Olympic Trials, and most recently placed 8th at the 2024 NCAA XC National Championships. 

Both are also NIL athletes for NIKE. 

In today's conversation, Parker and Ethan recap their XC season, including exclusive insights and stories from the ups and downs of the season. We also dive into their friendship and how that has evolved over the years, how they've become leaders within the UNC program, their ambition for their track season, their bet going into the BU 3k this weekend, and so much more. 

This conversation was both insightful and a ton of fun. I hope you will take the time to be enlightened by the wisdom of two of the best NCAA runners we've seen in quite some time.

Tap into the Parker Wolfe & Ethan Strand Special.  

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Today 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 All-American and the Utah Gatorade BoysCross Country Player of the Year (2020). He was also the Utah 6A individual state champion (2019). That same year, he placed 18th at Footlocker Nationals. 

In today's conversation, you can hear insights from Creed's 12th place finish as well as insights and wisdom from the Championships winning BYU squad. Creed also shares his thoughts on the current landscape of the NCAA, international transfers, age limits, and more. Lastly, hear Creed's ambitions for the rest of his career and exclusive stories from his historic 2024 season. 

This was one of my favorite episodes I've recorded in a few months. Don't miss the opportunity to hear one-of-one insights from Creed.

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Today, 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 records in both the 1500m and 5000m. Her personal bests showcase her versatility and speed: 2:00.03 in the 800m, 3:56.29 in the 1500m (former American record), 4:20.34 in the mile, 8:29.93 in the 3000m, 14:38.92 in the 5000m (former American record), and 31:03.29 in the 10,000m. Throughout her career, Shannon has been celebrated for her consistency, tactical prowess, and role as a pioneer for women in track and field. Her legacy continues to inspire the next generation of runners.

Shannon is one step away from being reallocated a 2012 Olympic 1500m bronze medal. Shannon has been moved up from fourth place to third place in World Athletics' results.

Shannon is also a mother of two boys, in the midst of writing a book, a Sports Broadcaster & In-Stadium Announcer, and so much more. 

In today's conversation, Shannon takes me through the biggest lessons and learnings from her wildly successful career, being upgraded to Bronze from the 2012 Olympics, and the emotions that come with that, what separates the good from the great, and much more.

This conversation was a true privilege and pleasure to have. So many good insights in this conversation, don't miss out on the chance to learn from one of the best.

Tap into the Shannon Rowbury Special.  

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Today 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 Nationals He holds PRs of 4:14 (1600m), 8:57 (2-Mile), 14:03 (3-Mile XC), 14:46 (5k XC). Ben is committed to running for BYU next Fall. In today's conversation, Ben goes in-depth on his training, how he gains confidence from running higher-milage, how he handles comparison and pressure, why he chose to come back to Foot Locker, what winning a National Title would mean to him, and much more. You can catch Ben race the 2024 Foot Locker XC Midwest Regional on November 30. Tap into the Ben Crane Special.   If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it.  If this episode blesses you, please share it with a friend! S H O W N O T E S -Our Website: https://therunningeffect.run -REGISTER FOR FOOT LOCKER REGIONALS: http://footlockercc.com   -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ -My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

THE 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 myself) religiously watched him every Tuesday evening and were inspired in ways we hadn't been before through his gift of storytelling. He amassed over 100,000 subscribers on this journey. 

Zach not only hit that milestone, but dropped out of college (after running D1 for William & Mary), started multiple companies, lived out of a van, lived all across the US, and created throughout it all. 

As you'll hear in this conversation, there were many highs, lows, and everything in-between in this journey for him that he shares for the first time publically in today's conversation.

Today's conversation was an absolute gift, and I hope you take the time to listen to it. From hearing about the YouTube years in-depth to the logistics of his current role with Ryan Trahan, to his ambitions for triathlon and the future, you won't want to miss this one.

You can watch the episode both on our YouTube Channel (The Running Effect Podcast) or Spotify or listen on your platform of choice.

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Back 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 finished 10th overall at the 2023 NCAA Cross Country Championships.

Maia had one of the most dominant 2024 seasons of anyone in the NCAA ever. 

In February 2024, Maia set a new personal Mile best of 4:24.83 in the Wannamaker Mile at the Millrose Games in New York. She then qualified for the final of the Women's 1500m at the 2024 World Athletics Indoor Championships in Glasgow, with a national indoor record time of 4:06.51. She finished tenth in the final with a time of 4:06.88. At the 2024 NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships on March 9, 2024, Maia set a new meet record to win the Mile in 4:25.13. On May 18, at the Los Angeles Grand Prix, she broke the national 1500m record with 4:02.58. 

She then, on June 8, went on to win an NCAA title in the Women's 1500m to go back-to-back and forever cement her legacy within the NCAA.

She competed in the 2024 Paris Olympics for her country of New Zealand, where she made the semi-finals.

Maia signed with On and the OAC and is entering her rookie season with them. 

In today's conversation, Maia takes me through XC memory throwbacks, reflections from her remarkable year in the NCAA, her biggest reflections from being the greatest runner in Harvard program history, her ambitions in this next chapter of life, and so much more.

Maia always brings deep insights to the table, and today is no different. Don't miss the opportunity to learn from one of the best! 

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Today 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 32:45 in the 10k. 

Sadie is a multi-time Big-East Champion on the track and has three top-five finishes on the grass at the Big East Championships. 

This 2024 Sadie won the prestigious 2024 Wisconsin Nuttycomb Invitational in stunning fashion. 

She goes into the 2024 NCAA XC National Championships as one of the top contenders in the girl's race.

In today's conversation, Sadie takes me through her journey and progression within the sport, her favorite recovery techniques, what she attributes her recent growth and success to, her hopes for the 2024 NCAA XC Meet, her ambitions for her future running, and much more.

Tune in to hear from one of the top runners in the country ahead of one of the biggest races of her life! 

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Today 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 that specializes in digital and IRL activations in the endurance space.

Jessica graduated from the University of Illinois with a bachelor's and master's in Advertising. 

Jessica is also a runner herself, having completed multiple marathons, holding a PR of 3:21:40 coming from the Berlin Marathon. She's also done a handful of ultra-marathons throughout the years, including a 50-milter. 

In today's conversation, Jessica discusses her successful career in the industry, her time spent at NIKE and Runnersworld, the creation of Bibirave and how she and her partner have grown it over the years, how to get a job in the industry, and much more! I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation and am confident you will, too. 

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Today 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 earned a Bronze Medal at the European U23 Cross Country Championships in 2022.

On the track, she placed sixth (4:11.67) in the 1,500 meters at the European Athletics U23 Championships. This year, she was also a member of the Bronze Medal Great Britain Mixed Relay Team at the World Cross Country Championship.

Alex holds PRs of 4:05.58 in the 1500m, 8:52.02 in the 3k, and 15:18.15 in the 5k. 

In today's conversation, Alex takes me through her first year in the NCAA, placing 2nd at Big East, her ambitions for herself and her team going into championship season, the biggest differences between the UK and the US, insights from her training, mindset, and much more.

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Today 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. He placed 3rd at NXR Heartland, and won this year. Last year at the Foot Locker Cross Country National Championships, Juan placed 10th in the country.

He's run 1:53 in the 800m, 4:08 in the 1600m, 8:47 in the 3200m, and 14:33 in the 5k.  

Juan is crystal clear about his goals and wants to win a title at Balboa Park this year. Juan represents the Midwest region and will look to add to their long legacy of winners. 

You can catch Juan race the FL Midwest Regional on November 30 and then two weeks later on December 14 for a chance at history at the FL Cross Country National Championships. 

In today's conversation, Juan goes through his historic season thus far, being the best to ever do it in Nebraska history, his ambitions for Foot Locker 2024, what he wants his legacy in the sport to be, and so much more. 

Listen to this conversation to hear from one of the greatest to ever do it. 

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THE 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 lead the Arkansas Razorbacks to many victories. He's on firing on all cylinders leading into championship season. 

Perhaps his most impressive accomplishment: he holds the record for most-listened to episode in the history of The Running Effect Podcast, and for good reason, too. This man is so full of wisdom; you'd think he's a philosophy professor. Anytime Yaseen graces this platform, he shares deep insights on running and life, and today is no different. 

In this episode, Yaseen takes me through what separates the good from the great, why you need to be your own biggest fan, lessons from being on three top NCAA teams, his experience at the Olympics, training for it, stories from the past year, and so so much more.

Guys, this one lives up to the hype. Do not miss it. Lace-up your shoes, put in your AirPods, and enjoy this hour of wisdom from the legend himself. 

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Today 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 steeplechase for Canada, and a Canadian XC Champion. 

She's run 8:50 in the 3k, 9:20 in the Steeple, and 4:29 in the Mile. 

With these accolades, she's one of the most decorated athletes in the NCAA at the moment. I hadn't heard her story publicized on a larger level, so I wanted to sit down with her and hear about her journey that has led her to this point.

In today's conversation, Ceili takes me through her progression in college, how she handles not being showcased as much as other athletes, her thoughts on her ambitions for the upcoming NCAA XC National meet, what her legacy at West Virginia means to her, and so much more. 

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Back 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, 5,000, and indoor 3,000.

Ky was also a 13-time All-American, an accomplishment that I have only seen once or twice in the 450 episodes of this podcast. 

Ky has run 3:52 (Mile), 7:36 (3k), 13:06 (5k), and 27:44 (10k). 

Ky signed with On and the OAC out of college and will be going into his first full rookie year with them in 2025.

In today's conversation, Ky takes me through his final year at Stanford, his reflections on the legacy he left there, his decision to turn pro with On, his ambitions for the future, and much more!

I always thoroughly enjoy my conversations with Ky and this one is packed full of stories, wisdom, and actionable takeaways. Don't miss it!

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Back 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 and field seasons will go down as one of the best in program history for the men's teams. They finished in the Top 10 at the NCAA Championships, claiming 6th place in cross country and 5th place in outdoor track and field. The Tar Heels also won their first ACC Cross Country Championship since 1985 and their first ACC Indoor Championship since 1996. Coach Milt also led Parker Wolfe to winning North Carolina's first-ever 5,000m National Championship at the 2024 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Wolfe was named the USTFCCCA Men's Southeast Regional Athlete of the Year and ACC Runner of the Year in cross country, indoor track, and outdoor track. He is the first ACC athlete (male or female) to sweep those honors in a year. Wolfe won five ACC championships under Coach Miltenberg and set five school records. Wolfe became the Tar Heel's first runner in history to be named to The Bowerman Award Watchlist and later became a Bowerman Award Semifinalist. The UNC men's cross country and track and field programs combined to finish 5th nationally in the 2023-24 USTFCCCA Men's Program of the Year Standings. In summary, Coach Milt is not only a transformative force in the world of track and field coaching, but also a mentor and leader who instills a deep sense of dedication and excellence in his athletes. His impressive array of accomplishments, both on and off the field, stands as a testament to his enduring legacy as one of the sport's most exceptional and influential coaches. In today's conversation, Coach Milt takes me through the ups and downs of the 2024 XC season thus far, his view on championship races, what makes a great speech, insights on recruiting, his 20yr vision for UNC, and so much more. This one is an all-timer. Don't miss it. Tap into the Coach Milt Special. If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it. If this episode blesses you, please share it with a friend! S H O W N O T E S -REGISTER FOR FOOT LOCKER REGIONALS: http://footlockercc.com -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ -My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Today 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), 8:56 (2-Mile), and 14:32 (5k XC). 

But back in the day, Manny was a stud, too, setting a national record in the 1500m for 12-year-olds running 4:18.10. 

Manny is committed to running for Wisconsin next year. 

In today's conversation, Manny takes me through his successful high school career thus far, his upbringing in sport, his training and why low milage works for him, how he handles comparison, his recuriting process, his mindset going into Foot Locker, and much more!

Manny brought the energy, and I thoroughly enjoyed this one!

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Today, 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 seriously hurt, Patrick nearly dying from his injuries. 

Their story of getting back to running and excel at the sport once again after a nearly fatal event is one of the most inspiring stories the sport has ever seen.

Patrick and Will are both highly accomplished runners. 

Patrick has run 3:40.09 (1500m), 7:54.64 (3k), 13:37.79 (5k), and 23:04.4 (8k XC). 

Will has run 3:44.13 (1500m), 7:54.66 (3k), 13:44.64 (5k), and 23:41.2 (8k XC). 

In today's conversation, Patrick and Will recap this story in gripping detail and share the ins and outs on how this life event shaped their lives, their return to the sport, the obstacles they've faced in that pursuit, their ambitions for the future, and so much more!

This conversation is truly impactful and will reshape your perspective on how you view your running, and potentially even life. 

Do not miss this conversation, and please share it with a friend!

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Last 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 against this news is Ole Miss athlete, Stone Smith. 

Stone is an accomplished runner who was a 5xAlabama 6A State Champion in high school and ran 1:55 (800m), 4:12 (Mile), and 9:08 (2-Mile), and 15:21 in the 5k. 

Stone won the Mobile Meet of Champions Mile in 2023, where he set the meet record. He redshirted the bulk of last year but ran 3:52 in the 1500m, which converts to a 4:08 (1600m). 

As Stone discusses in this conversation, he would most likely be on the chopping block if this goes through. 

Stone walks me through the implications of this news if it goes through, what it would do for the programs within the SEC, how it could set a precedent in other programs around the NCAA, how this will destroy walk-ons, ways to fix the issue, and much more!

PLEASE PLEASE share this episode with a friend. Let's get the word out on this episode so that we can hopefully turn some heads within the leadership of the SEC / NCAA. 

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Ethan Strand shares insights on becoming the newest NIL athlete for NIKE! Ethan went on an absolute tear in 2024. He competed at four meets during the indoor season, where he ran the Mile, 3k, and DMR. Ethan broke Tony Waldrop mile school record of 3:55 from 1974 in a 3:54.62 effort that won the mile event at the Eagle Elite. He was also part of a DMR group that set an ACC indoor record in the DMR. He earned First Team All-America status after finishing fourth in the Mile at the NCAA Indoor Championships. Ethan moved into the No. 2 spot on the UNC all-time performers list for the 1,500m. He also moved into the No. 6 slot on UNC's all-time performers in the 5000m, running 13:36.57. He repeated as ACC champion and first-team All-ACC in the 1500m at the ACC Outdoor Championships in Atlanta, Georgia. He was named Second Team All-America in the 1500m, finishing 9th at the NCAA Outdoor Championships in 3:40.90. In today's conversation, Ethan takes me through his brand new NIKE NIL Deal, his 2024 season, and the ups and downs that came with it, his ambitions for this upcoming cross season, and so much more! It's always a fun time chopping it up with Ethan, don't miss this one. If this episode blesses you, please share it with a friend! Tap into the Ethan Strand Special.  You can listen wherever you find your podcasts by searching "The Running Effect Podcast." If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it.  The podcast graphic was done by the talented: Xavier Gallo  S H O W N O T E S -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ -My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -My Newsletter: https://therunningeffect.substack.com

THE EMILY SISSON SPECIAL 

Emily Sisson is one of the greatest US Distance Runners of all-time, and she still has her best running ahead of her. At every level, Emily has been ABSOLUTELY dominant. 

In high school, Emily qualified for the prestigious Foot Locker National Cross Country Championships all four years, a feat that has barely been replicated throughout history. 

In college, at Providence College, Emily was a two-time NCAA champion, winning titles in the 5000m at both the indoor and outdoor NCAA Championships in 2015. She also set a collegiate indoor record for the women's 5000m with a time of15:12.22 at the Big East Indoor Track & Field Championships. 

Emily turned pro in 2015 with New Balance and continued to train under her college coach, Ray Tracey, and has all the way up to the present day. 

As a pro, Emily has set multiple American Records, including the American Record in the Marathon, which stands to this day. It was set at the 2022 Chicago Marathon, where she ran 2:18:29. Emily made the US Olympic team this past summer in the Marathon after placing 2nd at the US Olympic Trials in Orlando in February. 

In today's conversation, Emily takes me through the biggest lessons and learnings from her successful career, her years in high school and how she's always fallen back on her love for the sport, her ambitions for the future, and so much more.

I absolutely loved this conversation and the opportunity to pick Emily's brain on so many topics. This one is packed with wisdom! Take the time to listen to it. 

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THE EVAN JAGER SPECIAL 

Evan Jager is one of the most decorated and accomplished runners in US Distance history.

Evan is the American Record Holder in the Steeplechase, along with the Rio Olympic Silver Medalist in the Steeple and London World Championships Silver Medalist in the Steeple. On top of these feats, Evan has won a US title at the Steeplechase SEVEN times. 

He is one of the original members of Nike's Bowerman Track Club having dropped out of college (not to sound dramatic, he was just really fast and went pro) to follow Coach Jerry Schumacher. 

Evan holds PRs of 3:32 (1500m), 8:00.45 (Steeplechase), 7:35 (3000m), and 13:02 (5000m). 

Evan is a 2xUS Olympian. 

In today's conversation, Evan takes me through his life updates which includes moving to a new country, his reflections on his 2024 season, how to deal with disappointment, how much longer he plans to run for, lessons on how to become great at the sport of running, and so much more.

This episode is a true treat. A lot of Evan Jager updates mixed with unparalleled wisdom from the legend himself.

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Back on the podcast, full of wisdom and insights is Drew Hunter!

Drew had a remarkably successful season where he PRd at every distance. He ran 3:33 in the 1500m, 13:08 in the 5k, and 27:38 in the 10k. Drew placed 4th at the US Olympic Trials in the 10k, his highest-ever finish at a US Olympic Trials. 

Before his professional career, he set the national indoor mile record for high school boys in 2016. He was also named the Gatorade National Cross-Country Runner of the Year in 2016. He committed to the University of Oregon on November 12, 2015, but instead decided to pursue a professional career by signing with Adidas. He then went on to co-found professional running team / brand Tinman Elite. 

In today's conversation, Drew takes me through his current outlook on the sport, the power of becoming a dad and how that's affected his mindset on the sport, what his next steps in sport / life are, his 2024 season, the best books he's read, what he wants to do when he's hung up the spikes, and much more!

I always love my conversations with Drew as they are always thoughtful and packed to the brim with insights. Don't miss this one! 

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The kid the nation is sleeping on arrives on the podcast today.

His name is Jack Bowen.

And this guy just ran 14:41 to beat a STAR-STUDDED field at the Nike Twilight XC Meet.

Jack holds PRs of 1:55 (800m), 4:09 (1600m), 4:10 (Mile), 8:56 (3200m), and 14:40 (5k XC).

He was a part of the Nike Indoor Nationals championship-winning team in the 4x800m, was 5th in the Mile at the same meet, and is a 2x Runner-Up Tennessee D2-AA State Championship.

In today's conversation, Jack takes me through his recent remarkable results, his recent progression, what his training looks like, his win at the Nike Twighlight XC Festival, his ambitions for Foot Locker, his committing to UNC, and so much more.

You can catch Jack race the FL South Regional on November 30 for a chance at qualifying for glory at Balboa Park two weeks later.

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One email I sent five years ago changed the trajectory of my life. 

It was an email to Alex Ostberg, a Stanford student-athlete at the time. 

Alex quickly became a mentor to me and that drastically changed the outcomes in my life and heavily affected me startingThe Running Effect.

Today's conversation centers around mentorship, the importance of a mentor, where to find a mentor, and many other subjects, including the power of saying "yes" when you're young, embracing serendipity, and recognizing the unexpected value in opportunities that might feel random at first. We also dive into why doubling down on what works and avoiding mistakes is a smarter strategy than constantly seeking brilliance or novelty, along with many, many other points and quotes!

In regards to Alex Ostberg, if you're not familiar with him, he is a seven-time All-American who holds PRs of 3:58 in the Mile, 7:49 in the 3k, and 13:18 in the 5k. He has a Bachelor's Degree in human biology, a minor in psychology, and a master's in public health. Alex graduated from Stanford before getting his masters from the University of North Carolina.

Earlier this year, Alex accepted a position as an Assistant Coach at Nike's Bowerman Track Club. 

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One of the biggest up-and-coming stars in the country, Daniel Skandera, comes on the podcast today to share his story!

Daniel has one of the most INSANE resumes as a junior in high school. 

He's a 4x USATF Junior Olympic National Champion. He's also set over FIFTY age-group world records ranging from 600m-5000m and ages 5-12. 

He was 14th at 2023 Footlocker South Regionals, but the 1st underclassman and 3rd best non-senior.

He went onto to become the 2023 RunningLane XC Champion as a sophomore. 

Daniel returns to the 2024 Foot Locker meet looking for a little redemption. 

He holds PRs of 4:10 (1600m), 8:53 (3200m), and 15:05 (XC). 

In today's conversation, Daniel takes me through his insane career, how he got started in the sport at such a young age, attacking every world age group record, his progression in high school, what making Foot Locker would mean to him andso much more!  

This one is packed with fun stories and great insights. Don't miss it!

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Today on the podcast is the legend, Rocky Hansen!

Rocky competes for Wake Forest University. 

Rocky has run 1:50.85 (800m), 3:58 (Mile), 7:56 (3k), 13:44 (5k), and 23:06 for 8k on the grass.

Most recently Rocky placed 2nd at Nuttycombe, and last year was 2nd team All-American in the 5000m outdoors.

He was the 18th high schooler to break 4 minutes in the mile and the first in North Carolina. 

Rocky is one of the biggest up-and-coming runners in the NCAA, and so we wanted to get him back on the podcast to explore his recent accent in the NCAA and break down the future of RH. 

In today's conversation, Rocky takes me through his incredible performance at Nuttycombe, his track season, dealing with injury and setback last fall, how Wake Forest is looking as a team, the differences in training high school vs. college, his hopes for the NCAA XC Championships next month, and much more!

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Olympian Juliette Whittaker returns to the podcast after the 2024 Paris Olympics!

Juliette Whittaker, a 2024 Olympic 800-meter finalist, has earned three NCAA championships, including two in the 800 meters (indoors and outdoors, 2024) and one in the indoor distance medley relay (2023). A seven-time All-American, she claimed the Pac-12 800-meter title in 2023 and was named the Pac-12 Women's Track and Field Freshman of the Year. Juliette is the school-record holder in the indoor and outdoor 800 meters, indoor mile, indoor 4x400 relay, and both indoor and outdoor distance medley relays. Her accolades include being named the Stanford Athletics Board Conference Athlete of the Year (2023) and the Board Block 'S' Outstanding Sophomore (2024). Additionally, she was the U.S. under-20 800 champion in 2022 and holds the national high school outdoor record in the event. Juliette contributed to two NCAA West Region Cross Country team championships (2022, 2023) and excelled academically as a 2024 Academic All-American, a two-time USTFCCCA All-Academic honoree (2023, 2024), and a four-time member of the Pac-12 Academic Honor Roll.

She placed 7th in the Olympic final. 

Juliette has run 1:57.76 (800m), 4:12.49 (1500m), and 4:30.92 (Mile). 

In today's conversation, we recap her Olympic season, winning another NCAA championship, the road to get to her goals, the importance of dreaming big, her ambitions for the future, lessons from it all, and so much more!

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Undefeated Benji Anderson hops on the podcast today! 

Benji is one of the top boys in the class of 2025 and recently commited to run for the University of Notre Dame. 

Benji holds PRs of 1:54.05 (800m), 4:15.26 (1600m), 8:52.12 (3200m), and 14:48 (5k). 

Benji is a 2023 Footlocker All-American, and the #3 returner in 2024. He's a 3xState-Runner Up. He's a 2x4x800m state record-holder and state champion. He also is a 2xColorado State classification record-holder (freshman and sophomore5k). 

Benji also excels on the trails, where he is the National High School Trail Running Champion. 

In today's conversation, Benji takes me through his career, his undefeated season thus far, his ambitions for the rest of the year, being one of the first HOKA NIL athletes, his passion for the trails and so much more!

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THE ELISE CRANNY SPECIAL IS HERE

A 60-minute masterclass on flourishing within the sport of running. Elise tackles some tough questions surrounding how to go about the sport in a sustainable way while still pursuing big goals. 

If you're not familiar with Elise, she's a 2xOlympian, 4xUS Champion, and US National Record Holder in the Outdoor 3k. She has had one of the most dominant opening stretches to a career in US Women's distance running.

In college, Elise competed for Stanford University, where she had one of the most dominant careers in Stanford history, going on to become a 12-time All-American. She was also a two-time Pac-12 champion. 

In high school, she won two cross-country state championships, as well as two state track titles in the 800, 1600, and 3200. Elise also competed at the 2014 World Junior Championships and finished fourth in the 1500m. 

In today's conversation, Elise takes me through reflections from her 2024 season, her coaching change, and the impact Coach Jared Cornfield has had, how to flourish in the sport of running, how to approach running more sustainability, and SO much more!

This is definitely one of the most insightful podcasts I've ever heard. Do not miss this one. You will be blessed by the wisdom shared. 

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Jack Graffeo joins the podcast leading into his quest for glory in December.

Jack has run 4:09.8 (Mile), 8:52.67 (2-Mile), and 14:41.50 in the 5k. 

He's a Footlocker All-American, NBON Runner-up in the 2-Mile, and was a part of the NBON 5th place team in the DMR.

Jack comes into the 2024 XC season looking to capture his first national title.

In today's conversation, Jack takes me through his journey in sport, his experience at FLCXC23', his ambitions for 2024 and what a win would mean to him, how he's coming back from a small setback, what his training looks like, and much more!

Through listening to this conversation, you'll have a firsthand look at the training and mindset of one of the top high school boys in the country and gain wisdom from his insights regarding his career and success.

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Today on the podcast is the top-ranked high school girl in the country, Rylee Blade! 

Before she got into the sport, she played soccer for 10 years at a highly competitive level. 

In her short time as a runner, she has lit the high school world on fire. She was the CIF State Champion in the 1600 and 3200m in 2023, and won the 3200m again in 2024. She was also the 2023 CIF XC State Champion and will look to defend her title in 2024. This past spring, she became the 2024 Nike Outdoor Nationals 5k Champion. 

So far this season, she won the prestigious Woodbridge Invitational running 15:20.3 to set a meet and national record by eight seconds. 

Rylee has run 2:14.61 (800m), 4:46.54 (Mile), 10:02.19 (3200m), and 15:20.3 in the 3 Mile XC. 

Rylee is committed to run for Flordia State University next fall. 

In today's conversation, Rylee takes me through her journey in sport, her national-record and what went into it, how she deals with setbacks, her ambitions for the rest of her season and future, the training she's been doing, and much more!

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Back on the podcast is Sinclaire Johnson! 

Sinclaire holds PRs of 1:59 (800m), 3:56 (1500m), and 8:37 in the 3k. 

While running at Oklahoma State University, she was the 2019 NCAA Champion in the 1500m. She was the 2022 USATF Outdoor 1500m Champion where she then went on to place 6th at the 2022 World Championships hosted in Eugene, Oregon.

She is the 6th fastest US woman all-time in the 1500m.

Sinclaire runs for NIKE and announces on this podcast her new coach and training setup...

In addition to discussing this, Sinclaire walks me through her 2024 season, the setbacks she experienced, and lessons she learned from them, her approach to 2025 and beyond, and so much more!

I always have so many takeaways after my conversations with Sinclaire due to her openness and vulnerability when discussing her running. Take the time to listen to this one as I know it will bless you!

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Sean McGorty recaps his 2024 season on the podcast today!

Sean holds PRs of 3:33.67 (1500m), 3:53 (Mile), 7:32.79 (3k), 8:20.77 (Steeplechase), 13:02.13 (5k), and 27:18.15 (10k). Sean was also a part of the 4x1500m AR team.

Sean made the 2023 World Championships in Budapest, where he made both the 5k and 10k teams! Sean also made the 2022 World Championships in the 10k.

Sean competes for Nike's Bowerman Track Club and has for his entire professional career.

For those who aren't familiar with Sean, he has a long history of success from the time he was in high school. In high school, he won more state-championships and had more accolades than one could remember. In college, Sean became an NCAA Champion in the 5k at Stanford University and pushed forward that program to a new level in his years of representing the farm.

In today's conversation, Sean takes me through his 2024 season, the ups/downs, and everything in between. We discuss his ambitions for the future, why humans are hard on themselves, reflections from his career thus far, XC stories from back in the day, and much more. 

Anytime I get Sean on the podcast, it's a deep, thoughtful conversation. Today is no different! You won't want to miss this one. 

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The Spanish Rocket Mario Garcia Romo returns to the podcast. 

Mario holds PRs of 1:46.9 (800m), 3:47 (Mile - Spanish National Record), 4:49 (2k), & 7:34 (3k). Mario placed 4th at the 2022 World Champions in Eugene, Oregon, and then placed 6th in the 1500m at the 2023 World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, and had multiple top performances at Diamond Leagues around the world. 

In high school, Mario had personal bests of 1:50.66 in the 800m, 3:42.35 in the 1500m, and 8:12 in the 3000m. Mario then went to Ole Miss, where he quickly made a name for himself as one of the top runners in the nation. Mario was a 7-time All-American & 6-time SEC Champion. Perhaps the pinnacle of his NCAA years, Mario won the Mile at the 2022 Indoor Track and Field Championships. He placed fourth at the 2022 World Championships in Eugene, Oregon. That same summer, he placed third at the European Championships in the 1500m. 

In today's conversation, Mario takes me through his 2024 season in full. We discuss his time / performance at the Olympics, his injury and how he's recovering, his mindset on how the year went, if he thinks Jakob should move on from the 1500m, and so much more! 

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Today on the podcast is multiple-time All-American Chloe Scrimgeour! 

Chloe competes for Georgetown University, where she's been absolutely dominant over the years. 

Chloe is a 5xAll-American, a 4xBig East Champion, and the School Record Holder in the 3k, 5k, and 10k.

She holds PRs of 8:50 (3k), 15:21 (5k), 32:29 (10k), and 19:28 (6k on grass). 

In today's conversation, Chloe takes me through her journey in sport, her ambitions for her last year at Georgetown, how she balances school and running, why she doesn't like social-media, her NIL with Brooks, and much more!

It was a fun time learning about one of the biggest up-and-coming stars in the NCAA! Take the time to listen to the story of Chloe! 

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Today on the podcast is former Notre Dame school-record holder, Ron Markezich! 

On April 13, 1989, Ron ran 28:44 in the 10k to set a new Notre Dame school record that would last two decades. He was also an All-American in XC placing 11th on the grass. 

In high school, Ron won state titles and did some crazy things, like running 9:05 in the 3200m as a sophomore (unheard of for the 80s). 

After his successful years in the sport, he transitioned into corporate life where he was unbelievably successful, becomingan executive at Microsoft. He is currently the CEO of Lighthouse.

He has four kids: Jordan, Cambria, Olivia, and Andrea. Three of them went onto run in the NCAA and Olivia is currently a professional runner for On and won an NCAA title in the Steeplchase last June.

In today's conversation, Ron takes me through his years of running growing up, what training was like back in the day, his legendary recruiting visit to Notre Dame, his years at Notre Dame, transitioning out of the sport, lessons from his successful years at Microsoft, parenting, and much more!

This was genuinely one of my favorite conversations I've had this year. It is thoroughly entertaining, while also beingjam-packed with wisdom. The perfect podcast for your next run.

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Shelby Houlihan returns in less than four months. 

On January 15 2025 her suspension will be lifted. And she can compete against the world's best once again.

As she starts her buildup to the redemption tour, I wanted to get her back on the podcast to spill the tea on all she's been up to and how she's planning on coming back.

Shelby is a 13xUS National Champion, a 2016 Olympian, and the American Record Holder in the 1500m where she ran that in the 2019 World Championships in Doha where she placed 4th. She is also a World-Record Holder in the Women's 4x1500m. She holds PRs of 1:59.92 (800m), 3:54.99 (1500m), and 14:23.92 in the 5k.

In college, she was the first student at Arizona State University to win a national individual title in the outdoor 1,500. Shelby was a 12-time NCAA Division I All-American, the second most in Arizona State history, and an NCAA Track champion.

In today's conversation, Shelby takes me through her plans to return to track, a potentially world-record attempt as her first race back, what brand/group she's joining, her takes on supershoes and why she's never worn them, and an in-depth look at her training. 

You won't want to miss this one. 

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Today on the podcast is the one and only Jack Flood (6'5 btw). 

Jack isn't just a jacked, 6'5, 200IQ man. He's also incredibly accomplished in Track & Field.  

He was the D3 National Champion in both the Heptathlon and Decathlon. He has placed top 10 at USAs every year since 2019 expect for 2023 because of a no height.

He was 9th at the 2021 US Olympic Trials, and 5th in 2024. 

He has a following of over 300k and has worked with brands like Chipotle, Canes, Panda Express, Choq, Mr. Beast and isnow helping others grow their personal brand.

In today's conversation, Jack takes me through his process of creating content on social media, how the (6'5 btw) trend started, how to get the most out of your life, how to stop caring about what other people think about you, and so much more!

Anytime I get Jack on the podcast, I'm always ready to run through a brick wall afterward. You will NOT want to miss this one. 

Lace-up your shoes, hit the pavement, and learn some lessons from one of the greats, Jack Flood. 

Also - DM me after you listen with any thoughts. I want to hear how this one impacted you! 

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THE GEORGIA BELL SPECIAL 

Georgia won Bronze at the 2024 Paris Olympics in the Women's 1500m. 

In her 17 races this season across 10 countries, she was absolutely dominant. She became a National Champion, European Silver Medalist, set a British Record, and as stated before, placed third in the Olympics.

Georgia holds PRs of 1:56.28 (800m) & 3:52.61 (1500m). 

What makes this season all the more remarkable is that Georgia had fully stepped away from the sport just a few short years ago. Her progression over the past few years is nothing short of amazing and inspiring. I hope you'll take the time to be inspired by GB's INCREDIBLE story! 

In this one, we discuss her quitting her job to go all-in on running full-time, what went into this year of growth, her experience at the Olympics, how this year sets her up for future, and so much more. 

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Today's episode is incredibly insightful & will help you in both your running and life. 

I have the privilege of speaking with Tai Dinger again on the podcast. 

Tai has run 3:57 in the Mile & 13:23 in the 5k. He was 3rd at the US Road 5k Champs in 2023 and has a few other top-10 finishes on the roads.

Tai holds a BS in Biology and a Masters in Management science and Engineering from Stanford University. He also has a PhD in Health Policy. 

He is currently attending Harvard for Law School. I'd be willing to bet this is the wisest guy you'll listen to today. 

In today's conversation, Tai takes me through his past year of going all-in on running, what Coach Milt taught him about how you can have everything, but not at once, his studies and what they've taught him, pacing Elise Cranny in her buildup to the Olympics, and so much more!

A lot of wisdom in this one. Perfect for your next run. 

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Back on the podcast is the one and only Nathan Green! 

If you're not familiar with Nathan, he was the 2023 NCAA Outdoor 1,500m Champion and the 2023 Pac-12 1,500m Champion. In 2023 he also was All-America First Team (1,500m, Outdoors | Mile and DMR, Indoors). 

This year, Nathan placed 5th at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials in the 1500m, running a PR of 3:32.2 in the final and becoming the top collegiate. 

Back in 2022, Nathan was the U.S. Junior 1,500m Champion! 

In today's conversation, Nathan takes me behind the scenes of the 2024 XC UW team, joining the B1G, what makes a good teammate, his upbringing and how it's shaped his pursuit of sport, and so much more!

This conversation was actually world-class and one of my favorite conversations I've recorded in the past few months. 

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