THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCAST

Fresh off of qualifying for the World XC Championships, Kole Mathison returns to the podcast!

Kole placed second in the men's U20 8k final in 24:18.4 at the USATF Cross Country Championships at Pole Green Park in Mechanicsville, Va. 

Last year, Kole helped team USA capture bronze at the World Athletics U20 Cross Country Championships in Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia, by placing 25th individually. 

Kole also recently signed an NIL with HOKA and became their first NIL athlete. 

In high school, Kole was absolutely dominant, winning the 2022 Foot Locker National Championships, winning 4 individual state titles in Indiana, and leading his team to two more, and being a 2xstate Gatorade POY. 

Kole currently attends the University of Colorado Boulder, where he's a freshman. 

In today's conversation, Kole recaps his performance at the USATF XC Championships, coming back from his first real injury of his career, recent lessons learned, signing an NIL with HOKA, and his ambitions for the coming months. Anytime Kole comes on the podcast, it's a banger! 

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Today on the podcast is Paul Stafford!

Paul is a senior at The University of Colorado Boulder. He formerly ran for Flordia State, where he significantly contributed to the program. Through these experiences, Paul has had the privilege of being under the prestigious Coach Bob Braman and Coach Mark Wetmore.

Paul holds PRs of 14:24 (5k), 23:20 (8k), and 30:10 in the 10k at altitude and on the grass. He was All-ACC in 2019 and 71st at NCAA XC 2019, & Top 20 in PAC-12 XC in 2023. 

In today's conversation, Paul goes through his passion for coaching, thoughts on different training ideologies, his years at FSU/Colorado, his future ambitions, and much more!

This conversation has plenty of wisdom on how to train properly, how to take your running to the next level, and much more!

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A 20 minute clip from my conversation with Gabby Thomas which aired last week!

For those who aren't familiar with her: 

Gabby is a 2xOlmypic Medalist (2021 Olympic Bronze medalist in the 200m & Silver medalist in the 4x100m Relay). 

Gabby was the 2023 USATF Champion in the 200m and the 2021 US Olympic Trials Champion in 200m as well. 

She most recently secured Silver at the 2023 World Championships in the 200m and Gold in the 4x100m relay.  

Back in 2018, Gabby won the NCAA Indoor Championship in the 200m while representing Harvard. While at Harvard, Gabby studied neurobiology and global health as an undergraduate. She later got her Master's Degree in epidemiology from UT Austin. 

Gabby holds PRs of 11.00 in the 100m, 21.69 in the 200m, 35.73 in the 300m, and 49.68 in the 400m. 

Today's conversation was second to none. We cover so many things, from Gabby's journey in track to coffee to what it takes to be the best in track and field. We also discuss 2024, her being a part of the upcoming Netflix series on track, competing against Sha'Carri Richardson, and so much more!

Tap into the Gabby Thomas Special. 

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Today on the podcast is Conner Mantz! 

Conner runs for NIKE and runs distances from the 1500m to Marathon. He is currently intently training for the 2024 US Olympic Marathon Trials, which will take place on February 3rd in Orlando, Flordia. 

Previous to his professional running career, he competed for BYU, where he was a multiple-time NCAA Champion and debatably the greatest runner to ever come out of that program. 

Conner holds PRs of 1:46.99 in the 800m, 3:36.29 in the 1500m, and 3:52.76 in the Mile. 

In today's conversation, Conner and I discuss NCAA athletes running fast at altitude, his recent training, closing a workout in a 4:09 mile, being mentored by Jared Ward, his thoughts on the trials, and so much more!

Anytime I get to sit down with Conner is a good time. I loved getting a look inside his process as he goes into one of the biggest races of his life. 

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Today on the podcast is NCAA Champ Nathan Green! 

Nathan was the 2023 NCAA Outdoor 1,500m Champion as well as the 2023 Pac-12 1,500m Champion. He's a 4xAll-American through his efforts indoors and out. He placed 7th at the US Championships in the 1500m this year. Back in 2022, Nathan became the U.S. Junior 1,500m Champion. 

Nathan holds PRs of 1:46.99 in the 800m, 3:36.29 in the 1500m, and 3:52.76 in the Mile. 

In high school, Nathan was one of the top recruits in the country, rated the No. 1 recruit in the nation by MileSplit. He was a five-time Gatorade Idaho Athlete of the Year and a nine-time Idaho State Champion. He set the Brooks PR Invite mile record in 2021 with a time of 4:01.76 … just 24 hours after the Brooks PR win in Renton, Wash., traveled to Hayward Field in Eugene and won the Nike Outdoor Nationals mile title for two national Mile wins in two days. He set a mile PR of 4:00.97 at 2,700 feet of elevation. 

In today's conversation, Nathan and I document his journey in the sport, the unknown culture of UW, how much that culture and friendships mean to him, the power of friendships, winning NCAAs, his future ambitions in the sport, and so much more!

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The Gabby Thomas Special is here! 

Today's episode is my favorite episode we've ever recorded. Gabby's willingness to go deep on a plethora of subjects made this one next level. Gabby has accomplished so much in the sport, so to have the opportunity to have a long-form conversation with her was a privilege and an honor. 

For those who aren't familiar with her: 

Gabby is a 2xOlmypic Medalist (2021 Olympic Bronze medalist in the 200m & Silver medalist in the 4x100m Relay). 

Gabby was the 2023 USATF Champion in the 200m and the 2021 US Olympic Trials Champion in 200m as well. 

She most recently secured Silver at the 2023 World Championships in the 200m and Gold in the 4x100m relay.  

Back in 2018, Gabby won the NCAA Indoor Championship in the 200m while representing Harvard. While at Harvard, Gabby studied neurobiology and global health as an undergraduate. She later got her Master's Degree in epidemiology from UT Austin. 

Gabby holds PRs of 11.00 in the 100m, 21.69 in the 200m, 35.73 in the 300m, and 49.68 in the 400m. 

Today's conversation was second to none. We cover so many things, from Gabby's journey in track to coffee to what it takes to be the best in track and field. We also discuss 2024, her being a part of the upcoming Netflix series on track, competing against Sha'Carri Richardson, and so much more!

Tap into the Gabby Thomas Special. 

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Today on the podcast is Aaron Bienenfeld!

Aaron is a professional running for Nike, representing his home state of Germany. 

At the University of Cincinnati, he was a five-time American Athletic Conference. Aaron finished his time in the NCAA as a 7-time All-American. He represented Germany at the 2019 U23 European XC Championships and finished 14th overall to help team finish in third place. He placed 32nd and 10th place at the European Half-World Champs. 

Aaron holds PRs of 7:46 (3k), 13:19 (5k), 27:55 (10k), and 61:49 (Half-Marathon). 

In today's conversation, Aaron walks me through his training at Alititude, missing the Houston Half, signing with Nike, running for Germany, his years in the NCAA, and so much more! A lot of good lessons and stories in this one. 

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68 minutes of obsessing about running. 

That's today's podcast. 

And there's no better human to do this with than Mr. Obession himself, Zach Pogrob. 

Zach has recently fallen in love with the sport of running and has thrown himself fully into the fire of seeing how far he can go in this sport. In his first Marathon, on next to no training Zach ran a 3:16:30 Marathon. 

Zach has created next-level content over social media over the past few years and has amassed a following of over 1.5 million followers on Instagram alone. 

This podcast was one of my all-time favorites. It's just two humans who are in love with running, jamming on their love for running. You won't want to miss this one. It's special. 

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Today on the podcast is Evan Noonan!

Evan holds PRs of 54 (400), 1:55 (800), 4:09 (1600m), 8:49 (3200m), and a stunning 13:39 on the grass. The craziest part? Evan is only a junior in high school. 

Evan runs for Dana Hills in California. 

In today's episode, we go into Evan's training, his emphasis on doing the little things, how he's progressed through the years, his ambitions for the rest of his high school career, and much more!

I hope you all enjoy this look into one of the brightest up-and-coming stars. 

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Today on the podcast is Colin Eckerman!

Colin holds PRs of 4:16 (Mile), 8:56 (3200m), and 14:49 on the grass. He is the Tennessee State Champion, and the state meet record holder. He placed 25th at NXN and 12th at Footlocker. Colin is signed to run for Furman this Fall. 

Colin has experienced a monumental progression in high school. His freshman year he held a PR of 23:59. 

In today's episode, we go into Colin's training, his emphasis on strength and mobility, how he's progressed so much over the years, his message to freshmen/sophomores who want to take the next step, and much more!

This episode was a ton of fun and super insightful. 

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Nutrition: It's something we all partake in and have questions about. Especially for athletes, nutrition is such a vital part of performance, yet so few know what proper nutrition looks like, and in the world of social media, are left puzzled. 

So I invited on an RD and put up a questions poll to answer the most popular questions surrounding sports nutrition. 

To dive into this world, we have Jennifer Ho! 

Jen is a highly accomplished Registered Dietitian with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, a minor in Nutrition, and a Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics with a Sports Nutrition emphasis. She is a Registered Dietitian in the United States. Jennifer has worked with notable organizations such as the Utah Jazz NBA team, the University of Utah Athletics (Ski & Men's Tennis), the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee, and the USA Volleyball Indoor National Teams. With her expertise and dedication, Jennifer Ho provides valuable nutritional guidance to optimize the performance and well-being of athletes at various levels, significantly impacting their success in sports.

In today's episode, we tackle many of your questions including supplements, iron, meat/dairy, carbs, eating depending on how hard your day of training is, the benefits of blackcurrants, and so much more!

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A short clip from my conversation with Sahil Bloom (full episode can be found by going on our episode catalog).

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Today on the podcast is one of the greatest high school coaches of all-time, Coach Doug Soles. 

Coach Soles coached at Great Oak High School in Temecula, CA, for 17 years. They won 14 state XC Championships and podiumed at NXN 6 times (3 boys and 3 girls). His boys won the 2015 NXN Title. During his first XC season at Herriman in 2022, they took 3rd at NXN, and this year, Herriman won NXN, making Coach Soles the first coach to ever win NXN team titles at two separate schools. 

In today's episode, Coach Soles talks about his history of success, principles of coaching, what working hard means, hunger, how to be successful as a high school distance runner, and so much more!

If you want to take your running to the next level, specifically as a high schooler, you will not want to miss this one. 

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Today on the podcast is my good friend Camille Peisner!

Camille competes for Stanford University in the sprints. She holds PRs of 11.88 (100m), 23.92 (200m), & 54.31 (400m) and has been a prominent force on their sprint relay teams. 

In high school, Camille was a double winner at the 2021 Colorado 5A Championships in the 100 and 200 and was second in the 400. She led her team to win state 5A team titles in 2018, 2019, and 2021.

Camille is also very actively involved in leadership for Christian athletes through organizations at Stanford, as well as creating her own blog and podcast. 

In today's episode, Camille walks me through training during the Holiday's, running for Stanford, mental health, her faith, attributes of successful athletes, and so much more! I absolutely loved this wide-ranging discussion and think there are so many good takeaways to be had. Don't miss this one!

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Today on the podcast is the one and only Adam Fogg!

Adam is a Pro-Runner for Under Armour with UA Mission Run Baltimore Distance. He holds PRs of 3:35.70 (1500m), 3:55.70 (Mile), & 7:44.14 (3000). He also ran 29:26 on the track over 10,000m to win conference while representing Drake in 2021 (where he won the 1500, 5k, 10k triple). 

Adam also runs a successful YouTube channel, "The FogDog Exclusive," where he has documented his journey as a runner over the past few years. He has over 14.5k subscibers. 

In today's conversation, Adam walks me through what his training looks like, his progression in sport, how he got started on YouTube, the difference between college and pro runner, his ambitions for 2024, and so much more!

This was a really fun and insightful conversation, and I hope you'll take the time to be enlightened by Adam. 

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Today on the podcast is the one and only Eric Floberg!

Eric holds PRs of 16:33 (5K), 35:35 (10K), 1:15:57 (Half-Marathon), & 2:39:29 in the Marathon. Eric progressed leaps and bounds in 2023, which he shares a little bit about in today's conversation. 

Eric also has a very established presence on YouTube and social media through his different accounts amassing over 200k subscribers on YouTube and over 80k on Instagram. 

In today's conversation, Eric shares many of his thoughts on running, photography/videography, fatherhood, telling stories, his upcoming goals and vision, and so much more! 

I absolutely loved this conversation, and I can certainly say I walked away from it a little bit better of a person because of it. Take the time to listen to this one. 

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Today on the podcast is the one and only CJ Singleton!

CJ runs for The University of Notre Dame, where he has progressed into a top runner for them. CJ took 14th at NCAA Regionals in the steeplechase (8:51.96), finished sixth in the steeplechase at Outdoor ACCs with a personal best time of 8:43.85, and 19th in the mile at Indoor ACCs (4:08.06). Earlier that season, CJ ran a PR of 4:04.55 in the mile at the Wisconsin Windy City Invite. 

CJ also excels in the classroom, making the 2023 All-ACC Outdoor Academic Team & 2023 All-ACC Indoor Academic Team. 

In high school, CJ was dominant in the state of Pennslyvania. He ran for Butler High School. He holds 10 school records, 5 state titles, was a 3x All-American, and a National Champion.

In today's conversation, CJ shares his full story, how he's progressed over the years, being teammates with Drew Griffith in high school, doing Double Threshold Workouts, and much more!

I thoroughly enjoyed my conversation with CJ, and I am confident that you'll find great value from it! If you're looking to take your running to the next level but aren't sure how to, this podcast is for you. 

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Today on the podcast is Australian legend Carley Thomas!

If you're not familiar with Carley, she is a standout middle-distance runner hailing from Sydney, Australia, who has established herself as a formidable force in collegiate track and field. With a remarkable list of achievements, including being the 2023 Pac-12 800m Runner-Up and a record-holder in the NCAA Distance Medley Relay, Thomas has consistently showcased her prowess on the track. Notably, she secured the 2022 Pac-12 800m Championship and has been a multi-time All-America Second Team honoree for events such as the 800m and Distance Medley Relay. Thomas overcame a challenging setback in 2020, rebounding from a leg fracture to earn the National Women's Freshman of the Year title. 

Her success extends beyond the track, as she has been recognized for her academic achievements, earning a spot on the USTFCCCA All-Academic Team multiple times and consistently making the Pac-12 Spring Academic Honor Roll. Thomas's impressive journey reflects not only her athletic prowess but also her resilience and commitment to both academic and athletic excellence.

In today's episode, we discuss her upbringing in sports, how she came back from an extreme injury, her NIL deal with ON, her ambitions in sports, Australia vs. US, and so much more!

I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation and got a lot from it! It'll be perfect for your runs this week.  

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The Champ is here | Graham Blanks returns to the podcast!

This time with an NCAA title and NCAA record to his name. Graham went undeafted all of the 2023 Cross Country season culminating in him winning the 2023 NCAA XC Title. He won in a time of 28:37.7 on Panorama Farms in Charlottesville, Virginia. He became the first-ever Ivy to win the men's cross country individual national title.

Just two short weeks later, Graham lined up for his first race of the indoor season against a historic field, and ran a breathtaking 13:03.78 to win the race and set a new Collegiate Record.

In today's conversation, Graham recaps his historic season and performances. He goes through many of the big ones, and breaks down the progress he's experinced and how he's gotten to where he is today!

Graham also dicusses training, taking a break from running patience, Napoleon Dynamite, and more.

Lastly, Graham hints at an NIL deal he's signed and will be annoucning shortly.

This one is a banger. You won't want to miss it. Share with everyone you know. Break out the popcorn. Put in the AirPods.

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Today on the podcast is Mica Wood!

Mica was one of the greatest runners in Utah State history. She set two school records, ran 16:00 in the 5k, & 32:57 in the 10k. Not only was Mica excelling individually, but she also was a massive leader on her team. She led her team to a runner-up finish at the Mountain West XC Championships and to their second-ever NCAA nationals appearance. 

Mica decided after graduating that she wanted to continue to pursue her goals in the sport and see how far she could go. Despite working a full-time job, Mica makes time to run 75-mile weeks and chase after these goals under the guidance of her coach and husband, Adam Wood. 

Mica also has a big presence on social media where she documents these pursuits!

In today's conversation, Mica goes into her story in sport, progressing throughout the years, how she trains with a full-time job, her future goals, being coached by her husband, TikTok, and so much more!

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Today on the podcast is Sinta Vissa!

She represented Italy at 2023 & 2022 World Athletics Championships competing in the women's 1500 metres. Sinta is the 2022 NCAA 1500m Champion. She is also the Italian indoor record holder for the mile.

Sinta was born in Ethiopia and raised in Italy. She moved to the US in 2019 to run in the NCAA, and that led to her joining the OAC and running track professionally. She started running after watching the Ethiopian teams at the 2008 Olympics. 

In today's episode, Sinta takes me through her story, moving countries twice and what those transitions were like, going to the NCAA, her progression at Ole Miss, choosing OAC, her amabitions for 2024, and so much more!

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Back on The Call Room Rising Stars, to close out this series, is the champ himself, Drew Griffith!

Drew won the 2023 HOKA Foot Locker National Meet in dominate fashion, winning by over six seconds in a time of 15:06.90. This comes after placing 8th at the meet the year prior.

Drew has also had an incredible season winning his first XC State Title in the great state of Pennsylvania. He also ran 14:21 on the grass making him the 11th fastest ever at the distance. Drew currently holds PRs of 4:07 in the Mile, 8:48 in the 2-Mile, and is committed to run for The University of Notre Dame next year. 

In today's episode, Drew goes through his National Championship performance, his season as a whole, the performance of his future Notre Dame Teammates, what this race does for the expectations for the rest of his career, where the trophy is going, and so much more!

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Today on the podcast is the champ himself, the comeback kid, the underdog, JoJo Jourdon! 

Y'all ask, we deliver. 

JoJo was 2023 Men's NXN Champion and won in stunning fashion. He came out of the mud on top. He's also rum 1:55.55, 4:06.67, 8:46.87, and was the 2023 Utah 5A XC State Champ, 2023. 

Today we're telling his remarkable story. From 12th place at NXR a year ago to winning the whole freaking thing. How did he do it? Tune into hear his story, progression, ambitions in the sport, and so much more!

Don't miss this one. 

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Today on the podcast is a top NCAA runner, Liam Murphy!

Liam, a standout runner at Villanova, has left an indelible mark on the track and field record books. His most recent achievement includes shattering the indoor school record in the 5000 meters with a remarkable time of 13:21.20 during the 2023-24 season, surpassing Villanova's previous mark and coming within six-tenths of a second of the absolute school record that has stood for over 40 years. This accomplishment follows his stellar performances during the 2023 cross country season, where he claimed individual championships at both the BIG EAST Championships and the NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regional. Notably, Liam earned All-America honors with a 14th-place finish at the NCAA Championships and was named the USTFCCCA Mid-Atlantic Region Athlete of the Year for the second consecutive season. His exceptional track record includes being the NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regional cross country champion, achieving the fastest NCAA season 3000 meters in school history indoors, reaching the final of the 1500 meters at the NCAA Championships outdoors, and contributing to a school-record performance in the distance medley relay indoors.

Additionally, Liam set records at the BIG EAST Championships and Villanova Stadium in the 5000 meters outdoors and anchored a Penn Relays Championship of America title in the 4xMile relay. His versatility is evident in various championships, where he secured individual titles in the 3000 meters indoors and the 5000 meters outdoors, as well as playing key roles in conference champion relays. Currently ranking among the top in school history in multiple events, Liam's stellar collegiate career is complemented by his academic achievements, earning him two selections to the BIG EAST All-Academic Team and recognition on the Athletic Director's Honor Roll.

In today's conversation, Liam goes through his story in the sport, how he's progressed over the years, what it will take to get to the next level in the NCAA, this past XC season, and his remarkable performance at NCAAs this year.

I absoulety loved today's conversation. A lot of wisdom from one of the top guys in the country! If you're looking to hear how to take your running to the next level, this one is for you.

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Today on the podcast is the incredible, Rob Dalto!

I've actually had the privilege of spending some time with Rob, and this guy's energy is contagious, and that definitely shows on the podcast. Rob brings a unique lens to the sport through his various experiences within it.

Most especially after completing all World Marathon Majors in one year! It is an absolutely insane feat that he goes into great depth in our conversation today!

He also shares plenty of wisdom that I can guarantee you'll find value in for both your running and life. I loved this conversation and hope you'll take the time to listen!

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Today on the podcast is the remarkable Ashley Jones!

Ashley's story is second to none and inspires me to this day. Ashley tragically lost her beloved father at the young age of 14. Just a few short months after that, she lost her right arm in an ATV accident. 

Her story is one of faith, trust, perseverance, and belief, and today I have the privilege of diving into all of it with her. 

To make the story even better, Ashley is an unbelievable runner. 

She led her team to a historic 6th place team finish at the 2023 NCAA XC Championships with her finish of 42nd place in a time of 20:07.1. The week prior, she placed seventh at the NCAA South Regional in a time of 18:52.9. This season, she also placed 10th at a stacked SEC Championships.

In today's episode, Ashley goes through her story in full, how her faith has grown stronger amidst adversity, her experience at Tennessee, leading them to a historic 6th place finish, what she wants her legacy to be, and so much more! 

This one is moving. I hope you'll take the time to be blessed by Ashley's words. 

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Back on the podcast, straight off of two historic performances is the one and only Olivia Markezich! 

Olivia placed 3rd at the 2023 NCAA XC Championships in Charlotte, Virgina last month. That incredible performance led her team to a 4th place finish! This was also one week after coming down with sickness. 

A few week short weeks later, she opened up the indoor season with a time of 8:40.42 in the 3k, breaking her own school record which was previously set last season as she ran an 8:50.08. Her time of 8:40.42 also ranks #2 all-time!

Earlier this year, Olivia won the 3000M steeplechase at the 2023 NCAA Championships with a remarkable time of 9:25.03, setting a facility record at the University of Texas. She has excelled in various other events, such as the 5000M, and showcased her versatility in indoor competitions, earning a national runner-up in the 3000M and contributing to her team's success in the distance medley relay.

In today's conversation, Olivia takes me through her whole XC season, the ups, downs, and everything in-between. We also dicuss her signing an NIL deal with On, deciding to return to Notre Dame rather than go pro, her Spotify wrapped, and so much more!

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Today on The Call Room, Rising Stars are Foot Locker Qualifiers and Teammates Maddie Gardiner & Reese Dalton. 

Maddie holds PRs of 4:58 (1600), 10:24 (3200), 16:53 (XC). She is a 2xVISAA DII XC State Champ, 1xVISAA DII XC Runner-up, 2xVISAA DII 3200 State Champ, and 2021/2022/2023 XC National Finalist. Maddie is committed to run for The University of North Carolina next year. 

Reese holds PRs of 2:13 (800), 4:47 (1600), 10:25 (3200), 16:58 (XC). She is the 2023 VISAA XC state champ, 2xVISAA 800, State Champ, the VISAA 1600m State Champ, and qualified for both NXN and Foot Locker. Reese is committed to run for The University of North Carolina next year. 

In today's conversation, Maddie and Reese share their stories, their training, the value of having each other in life/training everyday, 

Tune in to hear from two of the brightest young stars in the nation before they tackle the National Meet this weekend at Balboa Park! This conversation was so much fun and I hope you'll tune in. 

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Today on the podcast is the one and only Ana Alarcon!

Ana is a Brand Communications Lead at On. She's been with the company for over three years and has been a part of the company's massive growth. 

Ana also finished her first marathon at the 2023 New York City Marathon!

Today's episode was such an awesome opportunity to have a unique conversation about the brand side of one of the biggest running shoe companies in the world. Ana takes me through the marketing side of the storytelling of a company and so much more!

Ana also goes through her personal story, her experience at the NYC Marathon, her future ambitions, and so much more! 

This was such a fun episode and conversation; perfect for your weekend runs!

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Today on The Call Room, Rising Stars is the Midwest Regional Champ, Thomas Westphal! 

If you're not familiar with Thomas, he has been on an absolute tear over the past few months. He holds PRs of 1:50.8 (800m), 4:10.01 (1600m), 8:55.30 (3200m), 14:57 (5k XC). He was the state runner-up indoors in the 3200, runner-up in the 1600m outdoors, and runner-up at the state cross country meet. Thomas most recently won the 2023 Hoka Foot Locker Midwest Regional. Thomas is committed to run for Michigan State next Fall. 

In today's conversation, Thomas recaps his incredible performance at the Midwest Regional, his story of progression within running, his ambitions for Foot Locker, his decision to commit to MSU, his training, and so much more!

Tune in to hear from one of the brightest young stars in the nation before he tackles the National Meet. 

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The last time Robert Brandt was on the podcast, we were announcing his retirement from the sport. 

This time, we're announcing his comeback. 

For those who aren't familiar with him, Robert was one of the top runners in the NCAA during his time at Cal Berkeley, UCLA, and then Georgetown, having six first-team All-American performances. He's run 3:55 in the Mile, 13:19 in the 5k (19th All-Time in the NCAA) & 27:39 in the 10k (19th All-Time in the NCAA). He was an Olympic Trials Finalist 5k and 10k 

and holds the schools record at Georgetown in the 5k and 10k 

Robert will be making his return to the sport on December 10 at The California International Marathon, where he will be aiming to qualify for the Olympic Trials in Orlando, Florida. 

In today's episode, Robert goes through his decision to come back to the sport in some capacity, his new outlook on the sport, recent training, starting beef, what the future might hold for him, and so much more. 

Anytime Rob comes on the podcast, it is bound to be a banger episode, and today is no exception. There are lots of good stories and wisdom in today's episode that you will not want to miss out on. 

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Today on the podcast is the 50-Mile World Record Holder Charlie Lawrence!

Charlie ran 4:48:21 at the Tunnel Hill 50 Mile in Vienna, Illinois, on November 11, 2023. The previous record of 4:50:08 was set by legend Jim Walmsley. Charlie ran 64:14 in the half marathon and 2:16:10 in the marathon twice. Charlie also paced Des Linden to her 50k WR. Charlie placed 6th place at the 2021 U.S. 50k Championships and is looking to do bigger and better things in 2024.

Before all of these accolades, Charlie ran for The University of Minnesota, where he consistently contributed to the team.

In today's episode, Charlie and I go through his backstory in the sport, being coached by his mom, the growth that happened at Minnesota, continuing in the sport post-NCAA, his insane 145-mile weeks, this 50-Mile WR, what's next, and more.

This conversation is the perfect one for a longer run. Filled with entertaining stories and wisdom, this one delivers. I hope you all enjoy this one as much as we did having it!

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Today on the podcast is the one and only certified Ohio legend, Zach Kreft. 

Zach is fresh off of a 1-0 in the distance of the Marathon, having won the 2023 Columbus Marathon in a time of 2:18:05. All the more impressive, he did that while training through his full-time job. 

Zach holds PRs of 4:03 (Mile), 7:59 (3k), 13:51 (5k), 29:15 (10k), and 2:18:05 (Marathon). 

In high school, Zach set the Ohio high school 5K record with a time of 14:29. He was a Two-time state and regional champion, three-time district champion, and four-time conference champion (cross country). He also won two state championships in track, two regional titles, four district championships, and was a 12-time conference champion.

Zach then went on to Notre Dame, where he was a part of the Notre Dame Squad that won an ACC Team Championship. Zach transferred after his years at Notre Dame to finish his career at Walsh, where he was a 4xAll-American. 

In today's episode, Zach goes through training while having a full-time job, winning the 2023 Columbus Marathon, his years at Notre Dame & Walsh, and a deep-dive into his years of domination in the great state of Ohio. 

I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation and diving into Zach's story. A lot of great nuggets of wisdom as well. I hope you all enjoy this one as much as we did having it!

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Back on the podcast, is fan favorite and interant sensation Andrew Wheating. The man who reached over 4 million people from a clip of our last episode together. 

Andy is currently the Operations and Content Manager at the On Athletics Club. But long before Andy was working for On to push forward the sport, he was running world-class times and making history on the track. From 2008 to 2012, he won three NCAA titles, made two Olympic teams and a World Championship team, and ran personal bests of 1:44.56 for 800, 3:30.90 for 1500, and 3:51.74 for the mile.

Today's conversation is real, open, raw, and one of my all-time favorites because of that. The most impactful thing about it for me was Andy opening up about mental health and the importance of dicussing it for athletes. 

We also get into the day-to-day of Andy's job progressing the OAC/On as a company, an egg nog mile he did back in the day, when one can start listening to Christmas music, and more. 

This is another all-timer that you won't want to miss. 

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Today on The Call Room Rising Stars is the one and only Patrick Koon (aka King Koon). 

If you're not familiar with Patrick, he has been on an absolute tear over the past few years. He holds PRs of 8:44.95 (3200m), 14:11.92 (5k), and 4:14.3 (Mile). He's a 3xFHSAA 3A XC state champ and 2xFHSAA Track State Champ. He was a 2021 Footlocker National Qualifier and holds State Records in the 3200m and 5000m. Patrick was also the 2022-2023 Flordia Boys Cross Country Player Of The Year. Patrick is committed to run for Stanford University next Fall. 

In today's conversation, I give Patrick a new nickname, he recaps his season, including his state meet that he won the day we recorded, his plans for FL Regionals, his thoughts on Nationals, and much more. Anytime King Koon comes on the podcast, it is a banger, and today is no exception. 

Tune in to hear from one of the brightest young stars in the nation before he tackles the postseason. 

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Back on the podcast, fresh off of a historic season, is The Spanish Rocket Mario Garcia Romo. 

This season, Mario ran a Spanish National Record 3:47 in the Mile at the Diamond League Final, ran 3:29 in the 1500m in Oslo, 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 episode, Mario goes through his fall training, learning how to play the piano, his big performances from 2023, takeaways and reflections from the seasons, how he wants to give back to the sport, and so much more!

This is one of my favorite episodes ever in the history of the podcast! Mario always brings his A-Game with insightful answers and a fun spirit. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from one of the fastest runners in the world!

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Today on The Call Room Rising Stars is Alyssa Sauro!



Alyssa placed 9th at the 2022 Foot Locker Cross Country Nationals. This past spring, Alyssa ran 10:11 in the 3200m. She's won 11 individual state championships in XC and Track & Field in her hometown of West Virginia. Alyssa also won the 2022 Interational U18 Mountain Running Cup.



In today's episode, we dicuss her start in the sport of running, how she's gotten better throughout the years, her season thus far, her ambitions for Regionals & Nationals, and much more.



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Today's episode is a part of "The Call Room Rising Stars" a series where you will meet the next generation of stars, hear their journey to get to where they are today, and get an inside look at their preparation going into the Foot Locker Regional & National Meets. 



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Today on the podcast is the one and only Sam McDonnell. 

She holds PRs of 2:08 (800m), 4:38 (Mile) 10:12 (3200m), 16:43 (XC). She was an All-American for cross country my senior year of high school and was a part of the 4x1600 National Record Squad. Sam then went on to Alabama her freshman year before transferring to UCLA and ultimately ending up at The University of Oregon, where she currently resides. 

In today's conversation, Sam goes through her running journey, running for Newbury Park & Sean Brosnan, her years in the NCAA and the transfer process, being coached by Shalane Flanagan, her goals in the NCAA, and her thoughts on Connor Burns & Simeon Birnbaum. 

This discussion is both light + insightful: the perfect combo for a great podcast. 

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Today on the podcast is D3 legend Ethan Gregg!

In high school, Ethan 4:41 (1600m), 9:45 (3200m), and helped his team win a D3 XC title in 2018. Ethan then went onto college where he is currently a 5th year senior. He quickly progressed and established himself as one of the best runners in the country. Thus far, Ethan has run 8:01 (3k), 13:52 (5k), and 28:40 (10k). Those marks are #3 all time in D3 in the 10k, #3 all time in the 5k. Ethan won the 2023 D3 3k Indoor National Title and was runner-up outdoors in the 10k. 

As you'll hear in this episode, Ethan has intentions of going all in on running after college with some lofty goals. 

In today's episode, Ethan goes through his story, his journey from mediocre high school runner to NCAA star, the lessons he's learned along the way, what else he's looking to achieve in the sport, and much more. 

Many of you have been asking for me to get on a D3 stud, and this one delivers.

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Today, I have the great privilege of picking the brain of one of the most inspiring figures in my life, Sahil Bloom. 

Sahil is the Founding Partner at SRB Ventures, an angel investor in more than 30 companies, and over the past two years, has become a viral content creator with a following across all platforms of over 2 million. He's done all this while being a husband and father to his first child, Roman. 

Before all of this, Sahil graduated from Stanford University with an M.A. in Public Policy (2014) and a B.A. in Economics & Sociology (2013). While at Stanford, he was a four-year member on the Stanford Baseball Team (2009-2013), twice helping to guide the team to NCAA Super Regional appearances (top-16 finishes). Additionally, Sahil earned two PAC-12 All-Academic Team awards and twice received the Bruce R. Cameron Memorial Award, given annually to a student-athlete exhibiting excellence in athletics, academics, and leadership. Academically, Sahil was advised in his pursuits by former Secretary of State Dr. Condoleezza Rice.

In today's episode, I pick Sahil's brain a plethora of subjects including (but not limited to): fatherhood, how to find the right partner, ending friendships, finding the right circle of friends, being a time billionare, what keeps him up at night, running a 2:57 Marathon off of six months of running, and more.

This is my favorite epsidoe in the history of the podcast due to the fact that I think there are more insights and knowledge packed into these 100 minutes than any of my other podcasts in the past... and it's not even close.

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Today on the podcast is Adam Wood!

Adam is currently training to take his running to the next level with hopes of one day becoming a professional. He has made a massive platform on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube off of documenting his journey in a vulernable and personable way that is rarely seen. He has a following of over 100k followers across platforms.

Adam ran for BYU in college where he was teamtess with the likes of Connor Mantz, Clayton Young, Casey Clinger, and more.

Adam currently holds PRs of 4:10.92 (Mile), 8:47.23 (Steeplechase), 14:00.18 (5000m), and 2:18:37 (Marathon). Adam currently has his eyes set on getting an OTQ at the 2023 California International Marathon early next month.

In today's episode, Adam gives an inside look at marathon training, running 100-miles a week, living in Provo, Utah, how he balances work, running, and content creation, handling hate, and so much more.

This episode was absoutley fantastic and a very enjoyable conversation. I'm beyond confident you'll gain newfound wisdom through listening to it.

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Today on the podcast is Paul Bergeron!

Paul has run 4:10 (Mile), 8:51 (2-Mile), & 14:43 on the grass. Paul placed 15th at the 2022 Foot Locker Cross Country National Championships, and will be one of the top returners this year. Paul is commited to run for Stanford University next fall. 

In today's episode, Paul goes through how he handles injuries, running 80-miles a week, his career and how he's gotten better throughout it, his ambitioms for the year, and more. This conversation was an awesome opprotunity to learn from one of the best to do it from the Northeast Region!

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Today's episode is a part of "The Call Room Rising Stars" a series where you will meet the next generation of stars, hear their journey to get to where they are today, and get an inside look at their preparation going into the Foot Locker Regional & National Meets. 

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. 

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Today on The Call Room Rising Stars is Nicki Southerland!

If you're not familar with Nicki, she won her state title in the 1600-meter run and took second in the 800 this past spring, clocking a personal-best time in both events, with her 1600 (4:43.73) and 2:05.06 in the 800. She went on to win the mile and finished second in the 800 at the national RunningLane Championships, capturing All-America honors in both events. At New Balance Nationals, she took fourth in the 800 and fifth in the mile, again earning dual All-America honors and clocking a personal-best 4:41.07 in the latter. Last Fall, she placed 6th at the Foot Locker Midwest Regional, but got sick after and was unable to make the trip to San Diego (more on this story in the podcast).

In today's episode, Nicki talks placing 2nd at the 2023 Indiana State Meet, through her story and progression in the sport, getting sick after FL Regionals last year, her historic spring, committing to the University of Notre Dame, her plans the rest of the year, starting a bussiness, and much more.

Today's episode is a part of "The Call Room Rising Stars" a series where you will meet the next generation of stars, hear their journey to get to where they are today, and get an inside look at their preparation going into the Foot Locker Regional & National Meets. 

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. 

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Today on the podcast is who I would consider "The Godfather" of NCAA Coaches, Coach Patrick Henner.

Coach Henner has coached Mike Smith (current coach of NAU), 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.

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 episode, Coach Henner goes through his career, both coaching and his personal running journey, discusses lessons from each coaching job, principles of good coaching, what it takes to be excellent in the sport of running, and so much more. This conversation is filled to the brim with wisdom, and I'm beyond confident you'll walk away from this one with some newfound knowledge.

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Today on The Call Room Rising Stars is Cameron Todd!

Cameron is an absolute stud out of the state of Indiana. Cameron has PRs of 4:09.96 (Mile) & 8:55.93 (2-Mile). Last year he placed 6th at Foot Locker. He will return to Foot Locker as the top returner. He's run 14:48.1 thus far this year on the legendary Lavern Gibson Course to win the Nike Twighlight meet and won a state-title in legendary fashion on that same course a few weeks later. 

In today's episode, Cam goes through his upbringing in the sport, commiting to Notre Dame, Indiana things, his progession in the sport, intrerests outside of running, his experince at Foot Locker last year, beating Simeon Birnbaum, and more.. 

This episode was an all-timer. It was one of the most fun podcasts I've ever recorded in the 300+ episode history of the show. 

Tap into the Cam Todd Special. 

Today's episode is a part of "The Call Room Rising Stars," a series where you will meet the next generation of stars, hear their journey to get to where they are today, and get an inside look at their preparation going into the Foot Locker Regional & National Meets. 

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. 

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Today on the podcast is the one and only, Elise Cranny!

Elise was on fire in 2023 and had historic performances at the US Championships and on the Diamond League Circuit. Elise won both the 5k & 10k at this year's US Championships in extraordinary fashion. She repped the red, white, and blue on the big stage in Budapest for the 2023 World Championships in August, where she had a mix of emtions as you'll hear in today's episode. Two weeks after the US Championships, she ran the Monaco Diamond League, where she ran a new Mile PR and US All-Time #2 in a time of 4:16.47. Elise also help to pace a new 5k WR at the Pre Classic. Needless to say, Elise raised her bar in 2023 and with that, elevated all of US Women's Distance Running with her. 

For those who aren't familiar with Elise, she has a long history of success from the time she was in high school. In high school, she won more state-championships and had more accolades than one could remember. In college, Elise become one of the most decorated athletes in Stanford program history. 

In today's conversation, Elise and I have a very reflective conversation and she shares some thoughts on her career and season that have been percolating in her mind. We also go into her 2023 season, and break down some of the key moments and races. 

Anytime Elise comes on the podcast, you're bound to walk away with some newfound wisdom and a smile on your face. 

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In Episode 2 of The Call Room Rising Stars, I have the privilege of speaking with Drew Griffith!

If you're not familiar with Drew, he is one of the biggest up-and-coming stars in the US prep distance scene. Drew is the reigning Foot Locker Northeast Regional Champion. He went on to place 6th at the National Meet after throwing up the night before (more fun BTS in the podcast). Drew currently holds PRs of 4:07 in the Mile, 8:48 in the 2-Mile, and most recently ran 14:21 in XC, making him the 11th fastest ever at the distance. Needless to say, Drew is on a tear and nothing seems to be holding him back as we get into the postseason. 

In today's conversation, Drew and I go through his story, from his early passion for swim to progressively getting more serious about the sport of running. We go through winning the Foot Locker Northeast Regional last year, placing 6th in the country while being sick, and not having the track season he was hoping to have. Lastly, we get into his ambitions for the rest of the season, lessons from his successful career, and so much more. Today's episode is one for the books! Many good nuggets of wisdom in here that you can apply directly into your running and life. 

Tap into the Drew Griffith Special. 

Today's episode is a part of "The Call Room Rising Stars" a series where you will meet the next generation of stars, hear their journey to get to where they are today, and get an inside look at their preparation going into the Foot Locker Regional & National Meets. 

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. 

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Today on the podcast is Byron Grevious!

Byron has run 4:12.95 (Mile), 8:51.00 (3200m), and 14:04 in the 5k to win the Nike Outdoor Nationals 5k title.

Byron is one of a kind. I have never spoken to a more eloquent teenager than this kid. Just listen to the podcast, and you'll know what I mean. Not only is he athletically excellent, but also academically. Byron goes to Phillips Exeter Academy, a boarding school in Massachusetts (and one of the most prestigious in the country). Byron is committed to run for Stanford University next fall.

In today's episode, Byron goes through the life of a boarding school student, his early years as an extremely successful soccer player, transitioning into running, what makes running different, how he balances many things well, and so much more! Today's conversation was absolutely fantastic, and I hope you take the time to listen!

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In Episode 1 of The Call Room Rising Stars, I have the privilege of speaking with Ryan Pajak!

Ryan is an absolute stud out of my home state of Pennslyvania. Ryan placed 12th last year at the 2022 Foot Locker National Meet, gaining his First-XC All-American title in the process. Ryan holds PRs of 4:09 (Mile), 8:48 (3200m), and recently ran 14:40 on the grass. Ryan is committed to run for The University of Notre Dame.

In today's episode, Ryan goes through his start in the sport, how Pennsylvania is an underrated running state, committing to the University of Notre Dame, placing 12th at Foot Locker last year, his ambitions for State & Foot Locker this year, and so much more!

Tap into the Ryan Pajak Special.

Today's episode is a part of "The Call Room Rising Stars" a series where you will meet the next generation of stars, hear their journey to get to where they are today, and get an inside look at their preparation going into the Foot Locker Regional & National Meets.

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. 

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Today on the podcast is World Silver Medalist Callum Elson!

A Cambridge and Coleridge athlete, Elson ran as a youngster and finished 16th in the English Schools Cross Country Champs in 2017, but while at the University of Durham concentrated on playing football and only began running seriously again during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

In 2022, he left American International College in Boston, Massachusetts and returned to the UK. He represented Britain for the first time at the European Cross Country Championships in Turin, Italy in December 2022.

In February 2023, he was selected to compete for Great Britain at the 2023 World Athletics Cross Country Championships in Bathurst, New South Wales.

Elson ran a new area record time of 3:56.41 to win the silver medal in the road mile at the 2023 World Athletics Road Running Championships in Riga.

Most insane of all, Callum has only been running for three years seriously. The sky is seriously the limit for this guy.

In today's episode, Callum and I discuss his upbringing in the sport, training/living the UK, his year in the NCAA system, the biggest lessons he's learned from the sport, the World Mile Championships, his future ambitions, and so much more!

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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. 

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