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Inside Crater's Josiah Tostenson Senior Campaign: How He Plans On Cementing His Name Among The Greats By Winning Championships + Breaking Records | An Inside Look
17 maart 2025 · 35 min
High school senior Josiah Tostenson, renowned for running the second-fastest indoor mile in U.S. high school history, joins the show today to dive into his recent triumph at BU in February and share his excitement for the upcoming New Balance Nationals in Boston this March. Lees meer
Josiah and Tayvon Kitchen (of Crater High School in Oregon) became the first high school teammates to both run sub 4-minute miles indoors in the same meet at the Terrier DMR Challenge at BU.
Josiah is committed to Washington to become a Husky in the fall of 2025, joining recent guest (and all-time high school mile record-holder), Owen Powell. Josiah signed an NIL deal with New Balance in 2024.
Josiah has indoor PRs of 2:27.64 in the 1,000m, 3:41.32 in the 1,500m, and 7:57.42 in the 3,000m. Outdoor PRs include 1:52.00 in the 800m, 8:39.89 in the 3,200m, and 14:23.90 in the 5,000m.
Josiah was named Gatorade 2023-24 Track and Field Boys Player of the Year. He also serves as the primary caretaker for his father, who is battling Parkinson’s Disease. Josiah has shown copious amounts of versatility and resilience in his short time as a star runner, and is poised to be a top contender next year in the NCAA.
In today’s conversation, Josiah takes me through his training, mindset, his progression in sport (including running 4:09 in the Mile as a freshman), his 3:57 Mile at BU, his thoughts on the class of 2025, what he wants to accomplish in the future, and so much more.
This one was such a blast, and I hope you are all as inspired by Josiah's story as I was.
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From Walk-On To 12th Place At The Olympics: How Delusional Belief Has Paid Off & Carried Dakotah Popehn To Unimaginable Places & How YOU Can Build That Same Confidence Too!
15 maart 2025 · 47 min
Olympic marathoner Dakotah Popehn joins the show ahead of her highly-anticipated return to the Boston Marathon this April! Lees meer
Most recently, Dakotah came in 10th at the 2025 USATF Half Marathon Championships in a very stacked field. The Puma-sponsored distance runner has had a storied career so far, and does not seem primed to be slowing down any time soon.
Dakotah is well-known for her participation in the marathon at the 2024 Paris Olympics; she came in 12th with a time of 2:26.44. Her PR in the distance came in 2023 at the Chicago Marathon when she came in 12th with a time of 2:24.40–a time that places her 13th all-time for women U.S. marathoners. Dakotah also has a 1:08 half under her belt.
Dakotah's journey began at St. Francis High School in Minnesota, where she ran cross country and track, while also serving as the goaltender on the girls hockey team.
She continued her running career at Northern State University in South Dakota, where she was originally a walk-on, but ended up flourishing, coming in sixth in the 10k at the 2017 NCAA Outdoor Champs.
Dakotah's unheralded rise through the ranks has continued in her professional career: she has won Grandma's Marathon in Minnesota twice and the Eugene Curnow Trail Marathon in Minnesota three times.
In today's conversation, Dakotah gives me extensive insights on confidence, delusional belief, how to push through hard days, running 130-mile weeks, her walk-on to the Olympics story, and so much more.
Guys, this may take the cake for my favorite episode this year. It was full of good energy and deep insights. Do not miss it & share it with a friend!
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Inside How Ethan Strand Ran 7:30 In The 3k & 3:48 In The Mile + How He Is Preparing To Win NCAA Titles & Cement His Name Among The Greats | An Exclusive Interview Before The 2025 NCAA Championships
13 maart 2025 · 36 min
Record-setting Tar Heels superstar Ethan Strand returns to the show today as he gears up for the Indoor Track and Field Championships this March in Virginia. Lees meer
The year 2025 has been good to this mid-distance star, as he ran a remarkable 3:48.32 indoor mile in Boston on February 1. This performance cemented Ethan as the fastest indoor miler in NCAA history while also positioning himself as the third-fastest indoor mile runner ever.
This rising legend also owns the NCAA record in the 3,000m; he ran 7:30.15 in Boston at the end of 2024, famously out-kicking his similarly-stellar teammate, Parker Wolfe. Ethan also ran his first-ever indoor 5k and won in impressive fashionwith a time of 13:26.60 at the ACC Indoor Championships in March.
Prior to entering the conversation for being on the pantheon of the greatest NCAA runners ever, Ethan attended Vestavia Hills High in Birmingham, Alabama, where he was a two-time Alabama Gatorade Cross Country Player of the Year winner (2019 and 2020).
Ethan comes from coaching parents, as his father, Scott, is a former coach on the Alabama men’s track team, and his mother, Lori, was a cross-country coach at Samford University.
In today’s conversation, Ethan walks me through his past few months of performances including two NCAA records and winning the ACC 5k, we discuss XC strength, why things have clicked recently for him, the inside scoop on the UNC DMR, his goals going into Nationals, and his long-term vision for outdoors.
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Fiona O'Keefe Shares Exclusive Stories And Insights A Year Removed From Her Win At The US Olympic Marathon Trials, Her Olympic Experience, Bouncing Back From Setback, & 2025 Plans
11 maart 2025 · 39 min
American Olympic distance runner Fiona O'Keeffe joins the show today as she gears up for an electrifying spring of racing. Lees meer
Fiona, best known for winning the 2024 United States Olympic Marathon Trials in her 26.2 debut, is an accomplished 5k and 10k runner with accolades dating back to her high school days.
Fiona competed at Davis High School in California, where she won the 2014 Gatorade California Cross Country Runner of the Year award, the first to do so from her school.
During her time at Davis High she was a three-time California State Division 1 champion; she won the 2016 California track title in the 3,200m, and was a member of a team runner-up finish at NXN in cross country.
She then took her talents to Stanford, where she was a seven-time All-American as a Cardinal for the class of 2020. Fiona won the 2019 Pac-12 individual cross country title, in addition to being a member of two team podium finishes at the NCAA cross country championships.
Fiona's lifetime PRs include 15:01 in the indoor 5k; 30:52 in the 10k; 67:42 in the half marathon; and 2:22:10 in the full marathon–which was her first place finish at the 2024 US Olympic Trials marathon. She also notched first place in the 2022 US 10 mile championship.
After turning pro in 2021, Fiona signed with Puma. She is currently coached by Amy and Alistair Cragg.
In today's conversation, Fiona takes me through her past year of successful running, winning her US Olympic Marathon Trials title last February, how she handles setbacks and pressure/expectations, her goals for 2025, and much more.
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THE CONNOR BURNS & SIMEON BIRNBAUM EXLSUCIVE: Inside Winning Big Ten Titles & Running A 3:52 Mile + Simeon's Mindset Heading Into His First NCAA Track Championship & The Long Run That Broke Connor...
9 maart 2025 · 37 min
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The Oregon Boys are back in action, baby! Our Call Room legends, Connor Burns and Simeon Birnbaum, return from a short TRE break–ready to dish on everything they've been up to. Buckle up!
The boys broke the 4-minute mile barrier in high school, and set countless state records. Connor set a National Record in the 5k by running 13:37; Simeon set a South Dakota state record in the 3,200m; ran the second-fastest 2-mile in US high school history; and the second-fastest 1,500m time in high school history.
Connor is off to a strong 2025 season so far, setting a PR in the 3,000m indoors on February 14 with a time of 7:48.47. In high school, he had PRs of 1:51.00 in the 800m, 3:45.42 in the 1,500m, and 3:58.83 in the mile.
Simeon has high school PRs of 1:47.96 in the 800m, 3:37.93 in the 1,500m, 3:57.53 in the mile and 8:34.10 in the 2-mile.Just eye-popping numbers from both stud athletes.
The boys' freshman years were hampered a bit by injury, but that doesn't dim the swagger they bring on the track and the grass. These boys are far from shy, and are the linchpins of Oregon coach Jerry Schumacher's distance program. Schumacher assumed leadership in 2022 after a 15-year tenure with the Nike Bowerman Track Club.
In today's conversation, Connor and Simeon take me through their XC/fall seasons and indoor season accomplishments, including Connor's B1G title in the 5k and Simeon running 3:52 in the Mile. We also dive into their mindsets going intothe outdoor season, Simeon's take going into the NCAA Indoor Meet, & answer your listener questions!
You'd be a fool to miss this one.
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American Record Holder & US Champion Josh Hoey Is Coming For It All: Why He Believes The US Is The Next Up In The 800m & What He Wants To Accomplish In His Career + Training Like Jakob Ingebrigtsen
7 maart 2025 · 39 min
Adidas pro Josh Hoey joins us fresh off a scorching performance at the Indoor Championships in New York, kicking off his 2025 season in other-wordly fashion. Lees meer
Josh broke his own American Indoor 800m record, winning his first national championship at the 2025 USATF Indoor Championships in Staten Island with a time of 1:43.24.
Josh also ran a blazing 1:43.9 in the 800m at the Millrose Games; prior to that he won the 1500m at the New Balance Grand Prix in Boston with a time of 3:33.66, beating Olympian Grant Fisher.
In January of this year he set a new American record in the short track 1,000m with a time of 2:14.48–which is the second fastest time in indoor history. Josh finished fourth in the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials in the 800m with a time of 1:44.12.
Josh went to Bishop Shanahan High School in Pennsylvania, where he set a U.S. high school national record in the 800m as a senior with a time of 1:47.67.
Josh has experienced a lot in his time as a competitive runner, having worked with six coaches over six years. While Josh's dad is his main collaborator when it comes to training, his current work with coach Justin Rinaldi–who leads the Fast8 Track Club–is bearing immediate dividends.
In today's conversation, Josh takes me through his mindset, why he has much bigger things on his mind than what he's accomplished so far in 2025, what he wants to do on the World Stage, the state of the US Men's 800m, why his faith is so important to him and much more.
This conversation was excellent in its ability to dive-deep into one of the biggest up-and-coming runners in the world.
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Inside The Historic Stretch Of Races For Tavyon Kitchen: How The High School Star Ran 7:55 In The 3k (National Record) & A Sub 4:00 Minute Mile In The SAME Week
5 maart 2025 · 27 min
The fastest high school 3,000m runner in history, Tayvon Kitchen, is on the show today for the first time, ready to break down his record-shattering senior season and what's next for him. Lees meer
Tayvon clocked a 3:59.61 at the BU Terrier DMR Challenge this past February 21, cementing himself as the seventh-fastest indoor high school miler ever.
The senior from Crater High School in Central Point, Oregon, has been on a heater as of late, putting himself in the same conversation with the best 18 year olds in the nation.
He ran the fifth-fastest indoor 2-mile in US history with a time of 8:41.21 at Chicago's Gately Park on January 31 of this year. He also broke Nico Young's aforementioned high school 3,000 meter record with a time of 7:55.48 at the 2025 Husky Classic in Washington. He also owns a 5,000m PR of 14:18.75.
Tayvon won the 2023–2024 Gatorade Player of the Year award for boys cross country in Oregon; he came in fourth at the Nike Cross Northwest Regionals that year. He is also a National Honor Society member, and has volunteered locally as part of his church's Welfare Farm program.
This Coros-affiliated stud is also well-known for doubling at the 2024 Nike U20 Championships by running a 14:24 in the morning and then a 14:31 in the evening.
In today's conversation, we go into Tayvon's 3k HS record, him breaking 4:00 minutes in the Mile, his ambitions for the outdoor season, what makes Crater so special, and what his training looks like.
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Professional Runner & Former Olympic Alternate Jess McClain Shares Wisdom & Lessons From Her Career, How To Handle Imposter Syndrome, Why Success Stems From Joy, & Other Lessons On Sustainability
3 maart 2025 · 51 min
Middle-distance star, marathoner, and Brooks runner Jess McClain joins the show for the first time today, with her sights set on an Olympic qualifying time on the track. Lees meer
In February of 2024, Jess came in fourth place at the Olympic Marathon Trials in Orlando with a time of 2:25.46; this was just her third marathon ever.
Jess coached herself leading up to the 2024 Olympic Trials, while working full-time in marketing and training without a sponsor.
Jess had previously worked with her high school coach, Jeff Messer, after graduating from Stanford, but took a hiatus from competitive running in 2020 when the pandemic hit.
Impressively, Jess negotiated her own deal with Brooks after the Olympic Trials, showing savvy both on the track and roads but also in the negotiating room.
In high school at Xavier College Prep in Arizona, Jess was a 14-time state champion; four-time Foot Locker finalist; and Gatorade Runner of the Year in track and cross country.
Collegiately she ran for Stanford, where was a 7-time All-American, 2-time PAC 12 Champion in the 10,000m; and had an NCAA-leading time in the 5,000m in 2015.
Professionally, Jess has held the title of Executive Director of the Johnjay & Rich #LoveUp Foundation, and has worked as a marketing consultant.
In today's conversation, Jess goes into her mindset, her 2025 racing schedule, her new coach, and how she's structuring training, what she's learned through the process of returning to running, lessons from the last year, and so much more.
Jess always brings so much wisdom to our conversations, and I hope you'll take the time to learn from her successful career.
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Chasing History: Owen Powell Recaps Running 3:57 & 3:56 In The Mile In The SAME Week & Setting A National Record + His Thoughts On Breaking Alan Webb's HS Record
1 maart 2025 · 31 min
New high school mile record-holder and future Washington Husky, Owen Powell, joins the show just days after crushing his second sub-4-minute mile in February, etching his name in history books.First, Owen ran a sizzling 3:57.74 on February 14 against collegiate runners at the Husky Classic in Washington. Then, to add to his incredible start to 2025, he blew the doors off the national high school indoor mile record (held by Hobbs Kessler) with a time of 3:56.66 at BU's Terrier DMR Challenge on February 21. The signs have been pointing toward this type of performance for a while; last season Owen was named 2023-24 Gatorade Player of the Year for the state of Washington, running a 1:48.60 in the 800m to gain national attention. Owen also won the Washington 3A State Championship in the 1,600m in 2023, and state championships in cross country and the 800m in 2024. In addition to his mile and 800m PRs, he has also run 2:24.41 in the 1,000m, 3:44.70 in the 1500m, and 8:04.83 in the 3,000m.Heading into his senior year he had an impressive 3.68 GPA in the classroom. Outside of school, Owen is an avid mountain biker and rock climber, while also volunteering locally as a youth track coach.In today's conversation, Owen takes me through his remarkable week of performances, his mindset leading into this outdoor season, and his thoughts on Webb's record, what his training looks like, and so much more. Tap into the Owen Powell 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. Comment the word "PODCAST" below and I'll DM you a link to listen. If this episode blesses you, please share it with a friend!S H O W N O T E S-BUY MERCH BEFORE IT'S GONE: https://shop.therunningeffect.run-Our Website: https://therunningeffect.run -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ-My Instagr… Lees meer
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From Almost Quitting The Sport To World Bronze Medalist, Olympian, & 3rd Fastest 1500m US Runner Of All Time: The Inspiring Story Of Emily Mackay
27 februari 2025 · 41 min
Olympic middle-distance star Emily Mackay joins us today, fresh off a blazing new 3,000m personal best set in February in Boston. Lees meer
Emily, who currently runs for Team New Balance Boston, is coming off a tremendous 2024 season where she represented Team USA in the Paris Olympics. She qualified for the 1,500m after coming in second during the trials with a time of 3:55–which puts her third all-time for American women in the distance.
Prior to the Olympics, Emily was a bronze medalist in the 1,500m at the 2024 World Indoor Championships; she also took home bronze in the 1,500m at the 2023 Pan American Games in Chile.
Emily graduated from Binghamton University as a five-time NCAA Division 1 All-American. She was a multi-discipline specialist, showing strength and versatility by placing a school-best 14th overall at the 2020 NCAA XC Championships, in addition to coming in seventh overall at the 5k in the 2021 NCAA Outdoor Track Championships.
She received her undergraduate in Psychology and went on to acquire her MBA in 2022. Emily is a very balanced and impressive person on many levels. Her current 800m PR is 1:57 and her PR in the 3,000m is 8:35 (which she ran at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix).
In today’s conversation, Emily takes me through her recent success in sport, the journey to get to that point, how she has progressed over the years, her Olympic experience, her dreams for the future, training with the best in the US, and many other subjects relating to running, life, and well, coffee.
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500.
25 februari 2025 · 35 min
We have officially released 500 Episodes of The Running Effect Podcast. Lees meer
This one honestly means a lot. Because I had direct control over that number. At the end of the day, I can't control how many people listen, where I sit on the charts, etc, but I can control my work and my effort. 500 is the result of a dream and journey I started almost five years ago and a consistent effort to create something meaningful.
At the end of the day it's just a number, but I know Dominic from four years ago would be really proud. 90% of podcasts quit after just twenty episodes. I knew that wouldn't be me.
We live in a society today where everyone wants the quick fix, the easy route to success, the instant gratification. But the quickest fix is the longest path.
It's never been so easy to win in all of history before. You literally have a million-dollar idea in your head. You're just scared to act, scared of what other people will think of you.
The Dominic who is writing this today is in large part a reflection of these 500 conversations. They've molded me into the person I am today, and for that, I'll be forever grateful.
If you're a former guest reading this, thank you for the impact you've had on me and for gifting me with your time and wisdom. I appreciate you more than you know.
If you're a listener, thank you for spending some time with me. I hope I provided you value and inspiration.
I'm excited at the opportunity to learn and grow further in these next 500. I promise to pour my soul into them and produce the best possible conversations for you all.
I love you guys. Thanks for changing my life through this platform.
Truly so many wonderful memories. I wouldn't change a thing. The journey is beautiful: all of it.
I mean, the world's in denial, but they all know what I'm headed for.
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Cooper Lutkenhaus Shares Insights From His 1:46 800m Run As Only A SOPHMORE In High School + His Ambitions For The Future, If He'll Go Pro Out Of HS, & A Look At His Record-Breaking Training
24 februari 2025 · 23 min
Fresh off a national record and his electrifying 800m performance at the Millrose Games, Cooper Lutkenhaus returns to the podcast today. Lees meer
Cooper, a Texas native and only 16 years old, is already being lauded for his ferocious and insanely strong kick during racing. Recently, he set a new indoor high school national record in the 800m, flying to a 1:46.86.
Prior to showing up to the Millrose Games, Cooper ran against collegiate runners at the Texas Tech Invite, where he set a high school U.S. sophomore record with a time of 1:50.15.
During his breakout freshman year, Cooper won three national meets and a Texas Class 5A state title in the 800m, while also finishing 47th in the Class 5A cross country state meet with a time of 16:23.4 in the 5k.
Cooper comes from a family of supremely-talented athletes: his father George was a state runner-up in the 1600m in 1995; and his brother Andrew ran a 1:50.04 in the 800m in high school. Cooper has shown impressive range as an athlete as far back as middle school, competing in football, wrestling, and basketball–in addition to track and XC.
Cooper’s personal bests in his short career so far include outdoor times of 22.12 in the 200m; 47.33 in the 400m; 4:14.17 in the 1600m; and the aforementioned 800m indoor record of 1:46.86.
In today’s conversation, Cooper takes me through his record-breaking Millrose 800m, what led into this race, his ambitions for the rest of the season, his thoughts on when he’ll go Pro, what athletes he looks up to, in-depth insights on his training, and so much more.
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"If You Have Time To Make Fancy Meals, You're Not Training Hard Enough": The Rules Of How To Be Excellent As A Distance Runner From 2xOlympic Medalist Morgan Pearson
22 februari 2025 · 41 min
Professional triathlete, two-time Olympic Silver Medalist, and recent HOKA signee, Morgan Pearson, joins the show today to discuss all things training and running. Lees meer
Morgan was raised in New Vernon, New Jersey, and grew up as a competitive swimmer, ocean lifeguard and runner. Morgan went on to compete in cross country and track and field while at the University of Colorado, where he was a five-time indoor All-American.
He has PRs at Colorado that include 7:51.93 in the indoor 3k; 13:43.37 in the indoor 5k; 1:52.89 in the outdoor 800m; 3:42.31 in the outdoor 1,500m; 4:13.90 in the indoor mile; and 13:36.22 in the outdoor 5k.
Morgan got his start in elite triathlon when he began training at a few development camps with USA Triathlon. He debuted as an elite in 2018, and then won a bronze medal at the 2021 World Triathlon Championships in Yokohama.
Morgan really became an all-time triathlete star when he anchored the silver-medal-winning U.S. Mixed Relay team in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. He won another silver as a member of the Mixed Relay team in Paris in the 2024 Olympic games.
Most recently, Morgan kicked off 2025 with a scorching 1:01.01 half marathon in Houston, setting a new 13.1 mile PR by seven seconds. He continued to show off his versatility and strength as a triathlete when during a two-day span at the beginning of February, he ran a 4:11 indoor mile, followed by a 40-mile gravel bike race the next day–finishing in one hour and forty minutes.
In today’s conversation, Morgan takes me through his famous twitter “rules,” signing with HOKA, how he views his future in sport, and so much more.
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From Humble Beginnings In East Africa To HOKA Pro Runner: The Inspirational Untold Story Of Ahmed Muhumed
20 februari 2025 · 44 min
Versatile distance runner and HOKA professional, Ahmed Muhumed, joins the show today to discuss his humble beginnings and his ambitions for the future. Lees meer
Ahmed was born and raised in Ethiopia, before coming to the U.S. with his family in 2011. He started running in middle school, and then became a cross country and track star at West Salem High School in Oregon. (Ahmed won back to back cross country titles in high school.)
At Boise State, Ahmed was the Mountain West freshman of the year in cross country in 2017. He was also the 2020 champion in the indoor mile in the Mountain West conference. Ahmed then went on to grad school at Florida state, where he similarly thrived on the running scene. He finished 20th at the 2021 NCAA Cross Country Championships; he also competed at both the NCAA indoor and outdoor championships his final semester.
Ahmed parlayed his college success into a professional contract, and in his rookie year as a professional for HOKA in 2022-23 he set PRs in the 3k, 5k and 10k. His list of PRs include a sizzling 13:08.73 in the 5k; 3:37.36 in the 1,500m; and 3:57.32 in the mile.
Ahmed had a successful 2024 campaign, as he started it with a third place finish at the USATF Cross Country championships, and then closed it out in the fall of 2024 with a second national title–this time at the USATF 5k Championships in New York City. His impressive range was on display as he won the Philadelphia Half Marathon in late November with a time of 1:03.15.
Ahmed earned a degree in International and Global Studies at Boise State before receiving his master’s degree in International Relations and Affairs from Florida State.
In today’s conversation, Ahmed takes me through his humble beginnings, how he transitioned into the states and went from soccer player to runner, how his upbringing shaped him, how he has built up and maintained self-belief throughout the years, his ambitions as a professional runner, and much more.
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4xNCAA Champion & Former Pro-Runner Sara Slattery Shares Insights, Lessons, And Findings On How NCAA Champions, Olympians, National Champions, & Record Holders Made It To The Top & How YOU Can Too!
18 februari 2025 · 55 min
Coach, athlete, mom, author, Sara Slattery comes on the podcast today for the first time! Lees meer
Sara has a diverse and impressive resume, which began in high school when she ran for Mountain Pointe High in Arizona.
Sara went to run at the University of Colorado, where she placed 8th at the 2000 NCAA Women’s Cross Country championships, becoming the first frosh to win All-American honors at Colorado. She was an 11-time All-American, four-time NCAA champion and was inducted in 2016 as a member of the Colorado Athletics Hall of Fame. She earned her Master’s degree in Education at this time.
Sara began her 2006 season as a professional runner. It was that year she set PRs in the 5k with a time of 15:08 and the 10k with a time of 31:56. Sara was the Pan American Games Champion in 2007 after recovering from a stress fracture. She also came in fourth at the Olympic Trials in the 5k in 2008.
Sara turned her focus to coaching when she became the head coach of the Grand Canyon University cross-country team from 2015-2022. She is one of a few women Division One coaches that has coached both genders.
Sara has been busy since making coaching and parenting her priority: she is the Director of Nike Camp Elevate XC Camp in Prescott Arizona; in addition to co-directing the Women’s Running Retreat at Civana Resort in Carefree, Arizona with marathoner Sara Hall. Today, she is coaching middle school cross country and track.
Outside of her running and coaching, Sara has co-authored the book, How She Did It, with Molly Huddle; she is now in the proposal phase for her second book on pregnancy and running, which she is writing with Molly Huddle and Alysia Montano.
In today’s conversation, Sara takes me through her findings of studying 50-elite athletes and how they did it, the differences of coaching female athletes, her years in the NCAA and winning four titles, her life as a mom, camp director, coach, and more.
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HE RAN 3:47 IN THE MILE AT 18YRS OLD: The Next Great Athlete Of Our Times | Inside The Journey, Progression, Mindset, & Training Of Cameron Myers & How He Plans To Be The Greatest To Ever Do It
16 februari 2025 · 36 min
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Fresh off breaking the world U20 indoor mile record, Cam Myers, joins the show today amidst the hype of an incredible start to his 2025 campaign.
Cam, who hails from Australia, became the second-youngest runner in history to break the four-minute barrier in the mile in 2023. He kicked off 2025 by running a 3:53.12 at the Dr. Sander Invitational–taking almost two seconds off the world indoor U20 mile record that was set in 2009. He proceeded to show up to the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix in Boston and run a 7:33.12 in the 3,000m, setting an Australian national record.
Cam continued to blow the doors off of U20 expectations and standards by running an astounding 3:47.48 mile at the iconic Wanamaker Mile at the Millrose Games on February 8, besting his previous mile record by five seconds while running the fourth-fastest indoor mile in history.
In addition to his personal bests in the mile and 1500m indoors, he has an outdoor 800m PR of 1:47.11. Cam has notably broken Jakob Ingebrigtsen’s mile, 1500m, and 3,000m age-group records.
With Olympic dreams clearly in his sights, Cam has already secured hardware during the World U20 Championships in 2024, where he won a silver medal in the 1500m in Peru, running a 3:40.60 and just nearly missing gold.
Cam started training under coach Lee Bobbin as a 10-year-old, and then began training under well-known Australian coach Dick Telford, who has guided the likes of Lisa Martin–a silver medalist in the marathon at the 1988 Seoul Olympics.
Before committing to running full-time as a 14-year-old, Cam dreamed of playing soccer for Chelsea. He grew up playing striker and loving the sport, before running took over prominence in his life.
In today’s conversation, Cam takes me through his monumental 3:47 mile, what led into this breakthrough performance, what he wants to accomplish in his career one day, his plans for 2025 and becoming the best, how he trains, and so much more.
This conversation was such a…
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The Man Who Coaches Champions: How To Have Sustainable Excellence As A High School Athlete With Niwot's Coach Kelly Christensen + Insights On How He Coached An NXN Winning Team & Individual
14 februari 2025 · 1 uur 1 min
We are joined today by one of the best high school cross country coaches in the country, Kelly Christensen. Lees meer
Coach Christensen leads Niwot High School in Colorado. They recently won the High School Nike Cross Nationals boy’s race in December. The team put together one of the best finishes in NXN history, totaling just 70 points, and emerged as the first boy’s team to capture the title in Colorado high school history.
Coach Christensen became a school counselor and coach at Niwot in Colorado in 2016, after transitioning from a career in construction management. Coach Christensen earned a bachelor’s in psychology from Western State College. During his time at Niwot, the Cross Country program has achieved five girl’s state championship titles and two boy’s state titles. The boys have crowned four individual state champions and one individual runner-up finish as well.
Prior to coaching at Niwot, Christensen served as the head cross country and track coach at Palmer Ridge High School from 2014 - 2016 (achieving two boys’ track and field titles and a cross country title).
In today’s conversation, Coach Kelly takes me through his coaching philosophies, his backstory into coaching, how he emphasizes the importance of balance, the story of how his boys won their first-ever NXN title, how he coaches disappointment, and so much more.
This conversation was a true blessing and I hope you take the time to listen to it. I wish I had this podcast episode when I was a freshman in high school. Don’t waste the opportunity to learn from one of the best coaches in the sport.
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Coach Mark Coogan Shares Insights From His Successful Coaching Career | Insights From Coaching Olympians, National Champions, & Elle St. Pierre and Parker Valby
12 februari 2025 · 44 min
Today on the podcast is one of the most successful coaches in our sport, Mark Coogan. Lees meer
Coach Coogan has had an illustrious career as both a runner, coach, and parent, and is currently leading the New Balance team–an elite distance running crew that began in 2014. (Notable stars on the team include Elle St. Pierre and Parker Valby).
Coach Coogan's personal running journey started at Bishop Feehan High School in Attleboro, Massachusetts. He then went on to run at the University of Maryland, where he specialized in the steeplechase. Coogan has the distinction of being the first Massachusetts native to run the mile in under four minutes.
Coach Coogan played basketball in high school–he was even skilled enough to receive scholarship offers to play basketball from some lower-level schools. He has PRs of 3:58.81 in the mile, 8:21.45 in the 2 mile, 8:26.90 in the 3,000m steeplechase, 13:23.72 in the 5k, and 28:19.07 in the 10k.
Coach Coogan's post-collegiate running career showcased incredible range (1988-2004): He ranked in the top 10 in the United States in the mile, steeplechase, 5k, 10k, and marathon during his career. He ran his marathon PR in the U.S. Olympic trials leading up to the 1996 games, where he ran a 2:13.05. (He ran 2:20.27 at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, placing 41st).
He retired from competitive running in 2004, and turned his focus to coaching. Coogan has spent time as the distance coach at Dartmouth College, Tufts University, MIT, and Phillips Exeter Academy.
Coach Coogan and his wife Gwyn (who ran the 10k at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics) have three children: daughter Katrina, who is a professional runner for New Balance Boston; Margaret, who runs for George Washington University; and son, William, who runs for UNC.
Coach Coogan's book, Personal Best Running: Coach Coogan's Strategies for the Mile to the Marathon, was released in 2023.
In today's conversation, Mark takes me through his years as a successful athlete and coach. We dive into…
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Exclusive Lessons & Insights From The 25+ Year Successful Career Of American Record Holder & Olympian Deena Kastor | How She Rose To The Top, How To Build Belief, Handle Negative Thoughts, & More!
10 februari 2025 · 1 uur 2 min
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On the podcast today is the inimitable Deena Kastor–bronze medal legend and women's distance running record-holder. Deena was born in Waltham, Massachusetts, but went to high school in Agoura Hills, California. Deena has opened up about being adopted at birth and how that has impacted her life. Deena has one daughter.
At Agoura High School in California, she won three state cross country titles and two state titles in the 3200m. She competed in the Foot Locker Cross Country Championships all four years. She has said in the past that Cross Country is her true passion.
After high school, Deena took her talents to the University of Arkansas; as a Razorback, she was a four-time SEC champion and an eight-time All-American. Deena graduated with two degrees in English/Creative Writing and Journalism.
Post collegiately, the ASICS-sponsored runner really took off when she went to Colorado to train with coach Joe Vigil. Most recently, she has been under the guidance of her husband, Andrew, since 2015. Andrew runs the Mammoth Track Club.
Deena's resume is monumental and includes the following times: 4:07.82 in the 1500m, 8:42.59 in the 3,000m, 14:51.62 in the 5k, 30:50.32 in the 10k, and 2:19.36 in the marathon.
Deena's race achievements could fill a book, but notable highlights include winning the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials;winning the 2007 USA Outdoor 10k race; and winning the 2005 Chicago Marathon and the 2006 London Marathon.
Deena's talent stretches beyond land locomotion, as she wrote a New York Times Best seller and 2019 Memoir of the Year, Let Your Mind Run.
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In today's conversation, Deena walks me through lessons from her successful years at every level in the sport of running. We walk through what it took to accomplish the things she did, how to build belief and confidence, how to handle negative thoughts, what Deena wants her legacy to be, and so much more.
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How D2 Running Star Brock Kelly's Focus On Intention Shaped His Running & Life & How You Can Take Your Running To The Next Level In 2025 With The Same Tools
8 februari 2025 · 1 uur
Brock is back baby. Lees meer
Digital creator and collegiate distance runner Brock Kelly returns to the podcast for round three today to discuss all things running and life.
Brock is a senior at Mississippi College, has a popular YouTube page, and is a budding entrepreneur. Through three-plus seasons he has compiled the following PRs: 1:55.03 in the 800m; 3:51.00 in the 1500m; 4:11.19 in the mile; 14:49.20 in the 5k; and 32:00.55 in the 10k.
In high school, Brock was a state champion in the 3,200m; two-time state champ in the 1,600m; three-time state champ in the 800m; and Cross Country state champion in 2018 and 2019.
Brock is best known for his YouTube channel (which currently boasts 19,700 subscribers) where he documents his NCAA journey; his “The Daily Mile” series is particularly popular.
In addition to his video content, Brock created the OE Athletics Club during his junior year. The brand’s motto, “Intentions Over Everything,” focuses on intentionality in athletics and how it can help build strong morals that lead to success.
Brock kicked off the 2025 indoor season at the Samford Indoor Open (in Birmingham, Alabama) on January 18 with a second-place finish in the mile with a time of 4:13.41. Prior to that he had two first-place finishes at the Birmingham Indoor Icebreaker on December 6, 2024: one as an individual with a 4:17.39 mile; and the other as a member of the Distance Medley Relay team, which ran a 10:35.26.
In today’s conversation, Brock and I discuss the third season of The Daily Mile, his creative process and inspiration these days, an in-depth look at his training, what he wants his legacy to be, and much more.
I love Brock’s energy and our conversations are always insightful and a blessing! Don’t miss this one.
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Wilma Nielsen Shares Insights From Her 4:25 Mile, Plans To Break The Collegiate Record, Being Coached By Shalane Flanagan, & How You Can Make Your Dreams Come True In Sport
6 februari 2025 · 26 min
Wilma Nielsen, the Swedish mid-distance phenom from Oregon, joins the show today to discuss her recent breakthroughs in running. Lees meer
Wilma is fresh off breaking the school record in the mile in January at the Dr. Sander Scorcher indoor meet at the Armory in New York. This six-second PR places her number three all time in the NCAA for the indoor mile and number two on Sweden’s all-time indoor list.
Wilma is a two-time All-American and three-time Swedish National Champion. She won the bronze medal at the European U23 Championships in Estonia where she ran a 2:02.29 in the 800m. Wilma has run collegiately for Bradley University, the University of Washington and now Oregon.
Wilma was born in Gothenburg, Sweden. She has a twin sister, Julia–who was a package deal with her at Bradley–as well as older siblings Simon and Elisabeth, the latter of who was a Swedish National Championship finalist in the 800m in 2019 and 2020. Needless to say, running was a fixture in the Nielsen household.
Wilma was running fast even in her high school days, logging PRs of 58.19 in the 400m, 2:10.01 in the 800m and 4:31.59 in the 1,500m. Since she started running collegiately, she has lowered those to 57.50 in the 400m, 2:02.26 in the 800m, 4:07.38 in the 1500m and the aforementioned 4:25.89 mile.
In today’s conversation, Wilma dives into her recent 4:25 Mile, her plans to do bigger and better things at the Millrose games, her hopes for her future, how she’s grown as an athlete while at Oregon, what it’s like to have Shalane Flanagan as a coach, and so much more.
Take the time to learn from and get insights from one of the biggest stars in the NCAA right now!
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The Climb To The Top: Inside The Journey Of Tinoda Matsatsa & His 2:16 1k NCAA Record, 3:54 Mile, & Stories From HS Where He Became The First Prep African-American To Break The 4min Mile Barrier
4 februari 2025 · 44 min
Mid-distance track sensation, Tinoda Matsatsa, joins the show today amidst an impressive sophomore campaign at Georgetown. Lees meer
Tinoda, who hails from Boyds, Maryland, is off to an electric start to his collegiate running career, and seems poised to continue to chase records and wins no matter where he goes.
So far in his young college career he has run the following PRs: 48.88 in the 400m; 1:45.17 in the 800m; 2:16.84 in the 1,000m; and 3:54.15 in the mile. If you’re staring at those numbers–mouth agape–you’re not alone.
In January of 2024, Tinoda set a new NCAA record for the indoor 1,000m run with a time of 2:18.05. Almost exactly a year later, he lowered that time–running a 2:16.84 this past January 18 at the Nittany Lion Challenge.
Tinoda has had a great start to his sophomore year, running his aforementioned mile PR at the BU Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener, coming in second.
Tinoda’s parents moved to the United States several years before he was born. He went to St. Andrew’s Episcopal School in Maryland. While at prep school, the 5-foot-9 senior became just the 20th runner in prep school history to break 4 minutes in the mile. He capped his senior season with a state record in the mile; followed by a win the 800m run at the Brooks PR invitational; and then ended his season winning the national title with a state-record 1:47.61 in the 800m.
Prior to becoming a running star, Tinoda loved soccer. He was a striker on his team and excelled at the sport. He even hid from his middle school track coach because soccer was his priority. His mother eventually convinced him to do track to stay in shape, and the rest is history.
We’re thrilled for you to hear this and more from our conversation with another star-in-the-making, who will surely be making noise in the coming months and years on the collegiate and professional track and field circuit.
In today’s conversation, Tinoda takes me through stories from how he got into the sport of running, how he progresse…
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Lessons On Excellence & Human Flourishing Within Running & Life From Accomplished Coach, Athlete, And NYC Times Best Selling Author Steve Magness
1 februari 2025 · 1 uur 5 min
Today's conversation on the podcast is one that I've been wanting to have for many years now. Lees meer
I have the privilege of sitting down with and learning from Steve Magness.
I was first impacted by Steve's work in 7th grade and have been a loyal follower ever since, consistently being impacted by his work.
Steve is an acclaimed author, performance coach, and former collegiate track and cross-country coach who has written four books, The Science of Running, Peak Performance, Do Hard Things, and his newest release coming this February, Win the Inside Game.
All told, his books have sold over three-quarters of a million copies, been named national and international best sellers, and have been translated into 25 languages. Steve’s academic career exploring exercise physiology and then mental performance has shaped his all-encompassing outlook on performance.
Steve’s writing has appeared in Outside, Runner’s World, Forbes, Sports Illustrated, Men’s Health, in addition to many others. Steve received his undergraduate degree from the University of Houston and a graduate degree from George Mason.
Steve has a PR of 4:01 in the mile in High School, which at the time was the seventh fastest high school mile in US history. He was also a part of the fastest HS Distance Medley Relay team in 2003. Steve ran for Rice and Houston during his collegiate career, nearly making nationals as a senior at Houston.
Steve was the head track coach at the University of Houston from 2014-2020 after working for Nike as a coach and adviser to their professional runners. (He worked with gold and silver medalists from the 2011 World Champs and the 2012 Olympic Games in London.)
Prior to coaching in college and professionally, Magness worked at Klein Oak HS. He currently lives in Houston, Texas.
Steve has a terrific newsletter on health, well-being and performance. He is also a great follow on Twitter and Instagram.
In today's conversation, we dive into Steve's background in sport, his coaching …
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5xAll-American Cole Sprout Shares Honest Reflections On Setbacks, His Legacy At Stanford, How To Overcome Negative Thoughts, & His Professional Running Plans...
30 januari 2025 · 57 min
Cole Sprout returns to the podcast to breakdown his final seasons at Stanford. Lees meer
The long-time Cardinal, originally from Littleton, Colorado, most recently competed at the Washington-Dempsey Indoor meet on January 17 and 18 (where he came in ninth in the mile with a time of 3:57.64 and second in the 3k with a time of 7:45.24).
He also threw down at the very competitive Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener on December 7, 2024, where he came in 21st in the 5k with a time of 13:30.17.
Cole's run at Stanford was very successful, with impressive PRs to show: he ran 1:51.79 in the 800m; 3:56.53 in the mile; 3:42.27 in the 1500m; 13:24.38 in the 5k; and 27:42.42 in the 10k.
Before moving out west to compete at Stanford, Cole won the Colorado state cross country title in 2019, breaking his own meet record with a time of 15:12.7. He also came in seventh at the 2019 Nike Cross Nationals, after placing third in 2018. Cole won six Gatorade State Athlete of the Year honors – three in track and three in cross country.
Cole graduated with a bachelor's from Stanford in Symbolic Systems. Showing how well-rounded a person he is, Cole has volunteered in the past with the Denver Rescue Mission–an organization that helps the homeless and those suffering through addiction with emergency services, rehabilitation, transitional programs, and community outreach. Additionally, Cole has gone on a mission trip to Ethiopia.
Cole always offers great insight and wisdom, and we're excited for you to hear this latest offering from one of the sport's most insightful athletes.
In today's conversation, Cole gives in-depth insights into his last six months of running, how he's going into his final two seasons at Stanford, how he views his legacy there, his plans post-college, how to overcome negative thoughts, and so much more.
I love Cole and our conversations, and this was a good one. We cover a ton of topics that are relevant to your life & running journey.
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Inside The Mind Of HS National Record Holder Sadie Engelhardt: Insights From Her 4:28 Mile, Making The US Olympic Trials As Just A Junior In HS, Her Plans To Break The 1500m Record, & More
28 januari 2025 · 41 min
Sadie Engelhardt returns to the podcast today. Lees meer
Back on the podcast is the 18-year-old American track and field mega-star from Ventura, California. Sadie is a senior at Ventura High School, where she has had a storied career and is considered one of the best high school runners ever.
The NC State commit (and only the third girls competitor from California to be named Gatorade Best Player of the Year) has excelled in both cross country and track and field. Most recently, she came in 11th at the Girls XC Nationals on December 7. She has also maintained a 4.59 GPA in the classroom.
Sadie has even found time to volunteer locally on behalf of Runners For Public Lands, helping to clean trails and other places to run around Ventura County. With all that said, it's the oval where she truly separates herself from the rest.
Her PRs include times of 2:03.46 in the 800m, 4:08.86 in the 1500m, 4:28.46 in the mile, and 9:50.69 in the 3200m. The aforementioned mile time was a national high school record in the outdoor mile. Sadie has had three consecutive 1,600m state titles, and she helped her school win a state championship in the 4x800 relay.
In 2024, Sadie ran in her first professional outdoor meet at The TEN, where she stunned the world by running a 4:09.7 in the 1500m. She then zeroed in on three professional meets to try and make the Olympic qualifying standard, and at the Portland Track Festival on June 9 she pulled off a 4:08.86 in the 1500m, earning her spot at the qualifier–becoming the third high school athlete to ever qualify for the 1500m in the Olympics.
While Sadie only competed in the preliminary round, it was a valuable experience for this rising phenom to keep in her arsenal.
In today's conversation, Sadie shares reflections from her XC season, her hopes and dreams for the 2025 track season, insights from her training, how she plans to go out with a bang in HS, and so much more.
Sadie is truly doing unprecedented things in the sport, and it's always a pr…
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Inside The Most Dominate NCAA XC Program In Modern History With Coach Jarred Cornfield + Insights & Stories From The Next Director & How He Plans On Carrying On The Torch Of Mike Smith
26 januari 2025 · 1 uur 6 min
Today, the next director and head coach of the Northern Arizona University Cross Country program, Coach Jarred Cornfield, returns to the podcast. Lees meer
With legendary Coach Mike Smith stepping down, Coach Cornfield takes over one of the most storied programs in the country. This was announced this past fall.
It's an exciting time for Jarred and the program, but he wasn't just handed this job; he earned it with years of hard work. Coach Cornfield has spent nine years with NAU, six of which were as the Assistant Coach—after starting as a Graduate Assistant in 2015. Coach Cornfield is a distance and mid-distance specialist and a terrific recruiter.
The Lumberjacks have won an impressive six men's national championships since 2016.
On a personal level, Coach Cornfield attended Liberty University where he earned a bachelor's degree in Sport Management and then his Master's degree in Educational Leadership. He also competed as a member of the cross country and track teams.
As a college runner, Jared has PRs of 1:54.47 in the 800m, 3:55.45 in the 1500m, 4:15.33 in the Mile, 29:42 in the 5K in XC, and 32:03 in the 10K in XC.
While working closely with coaching legend Coach Mike Smith, Coach Cornfield has also branched out on his own, having coached Olympic athletes like Elise Cranny this past summer in Paris for the 5,000m.
The NAU program is in the best of hands, and we're excited for you to hear this discussion with one of the up-and-coming coaching stars in the NCAA.
In this conversation, I tackle Coach Cornfield's brain on many different coaching subject matters, and then we dive into his news, how this role came about, the lessons he's learned from Coach Smith, his ambitions and vision for the program, and so much more.
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The Raw Realities Of Being An Unsigned Pro-Runner: Sam Parsons Shares In-Depth Insights On Pro-Contracts, How Companies Take Advantage Of Athletes, The Future Of Tinman Elite, & So Much More
24 januari 2025 · 1 uur 4 min
Back on the podcast is my good friend, Sam Parsoni. Lees meer
And today, here's here to spill the tea. He's not holding back.
You the listener will be blessed being a fly on the wall for a conversation that is normally reserved for private-conversations.
Sam is a free-agent and goes IN-DEPTH on the realities of the sport, the ins and outs of contracts, how companies take advantage of athletes, his hope for the future, all the updates on Tinman Elite, and more.
If you don't know who Sam Parsons, you've probably been sleeping under a rock. Or you just didn't recognize that name because I exclusively call him Sam Parsoni.
But to bring you up to speed, he's represented Germany at the 2019, 2022, and 2023 World Athletics Championships.
Sam had a terrific high school career, running 1:58 in the 800, 4:12 in the Mile, 9:00 in the 3200, and 14:47 in the 5K. He qualified for Nike XC Nationals as a senior.
At NC State, Sam ran 3:44 in the 1500, 13:52 in the 5K, and 28:43 in the 10K. He was a 4-time participant at the NCAA XC Championships, finishing as high as 51st at the 2016 Division 1 XC Champs with a time of 30:33.
Sam signed his first pro deal in 2018 with Adidas.
Sam currently holds PRs of 3:36.22 in the 1500m, 3:54 in the Mile, 7:39 in the 3k, 13:12 in the 5k, and 28:43 in the 10k.
In today's conversation, we cover all of Sam's updates, how much I need to pay him to rock a singlet of my choosing, the ins and outs of pro-contracts, and so much more.
This one is packed with info and discussion that you won't find anywhere else. Do not miss it!
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"I'm sick of not being in the conversation." - Hobbs Kessler Speaks Boldly On Why 2025 Is His Year, How He Plans To Win Gold, & Inside His Champions Mentality
22 januari 2025 · 46 min
He's coming for it all. Lees meer
2025 is the year of Hobbs Kessler.
Back on the podcast today is 21-year-old mid-distance Olympic star Hobbs Kessler, who is gearing up for the Wanamaker Mile at the Milrose Games in New York City on February 8, 2025. (Hobbs came in 2nd last year at this race with a time of 3:48.66; fellow American star Yared Nuguse took the win.)
Hobbs was most recently on the episode right after placing 5th in the 1500m in Paris, running a 3:29.45, in the most stacked and competitive 1500 race of all time. He also ran the 800m in the Olympics, but was eliminated in the semifinals.
Hobbs competed for Skyline High School in Ann Arbor, Michigan (the school he attended for academics did not offer competitive sports). It was in high school that Hobbs ran an indoor mile record of 3:57.66. Hobbs then ran a 3:34.36 in the 1500m while still in high school, which was faster than the NCAA record at the time; this catapulted him to his first Olympic Trials in 2021.
While Hobbs' father was his high school coach, he delegated most of the planning for his son's training to Michigan coach Ron Warhurst, whom he still trains under as a member of the Very Nice Track Club in Michigan.
This 21-year-old is chock full of professionalism and has a laundry list of accomplishments.
In today's conversation, we dive into Hobbs's fall training, his mindset for the Millrose games and the 2025 season, how he views breakthroughs, advice to make your 2025 your best year yet, why 2025 is the year of Hobbs Kessler, and so much more.
We can't wait for you to hear this episode. Lace-up your shoes, throw in your AirPods, and enjoy this conversation with the legend Hobbs Kessler.
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The Death Of The NCAA As We Know It: How Roster Limits Will Kill Collegiate Sports With Coach Mark Fairley
20 januari 2025 · 1 uur 1 min
Today's discussion on the podcast is one of depth around the hot topic of NCAA roster limits and how they will fundamentally change the nature of the NCAA forever. Lees meer
In my opinion, there's no better person to have this conversation with than Liberty University's Assistant Track Coach and Meet Director, Mark Fairley. Coach Mark recently written a letter to Congress in hopes of standing before a Federal Judge in April as an advocate for the removal of the NCAA's new proposed changes to roster limits. Coach Mark discusses his involvement and how he has educated his own athletes at Liberty on this issue, getting many to participate and get their voices out there.
Coach Mark is a native of Dubuque, Iowa, and has worked his way up the ranks since joining as an interim assistant. Coach Mark found success as an athlete in the world of triathlon, earning his professional racing license in 2019.
Coach Mark was a standout athlete at Central College, where he captured the men's steeplechase national title at the 2018 NCAA Division 3 Outdoor Championships as a senior. He has the school record in the steeplechase with a time of 8:57.39. His other PRs include a 4:16.42 in the mile; 8:23 in the 3K and 14:42.67 in the 5K. He was the Central Region Men's XC and Outdoor Track and Field Athlete of the Year.
Coach Mark graduated from Central College with a bachelor's degree in Exercise Science. He has a Master's Degree in sport management and is working toward a second in biblical studies.
In today's conversation, we go through Coach Mark's individual accolades and accomplishments, how he rose in his coaching career, and then tackle the hot topic of roster-limits. He takes me through the 2.8 billion dollar NCAA settlement, revenue-sharing, and roster-limits. We discuss all of this at length and what it means for the next era of the NCAA.
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How Setbacks Fueled Jane Hedengren: Stories From Winning NXN, Running A HS Girls National Record In The 5k (15:50), And Exclusive Stories Of How She Handled Setback After Setback To Still Win NXN
18 januari 2025 · 41 min
The NXN Champion returns to the podcast today! Lees meer
Last month, Jane won NXN in dominant fashion, running a course record time of 16:32 in Portland, Oregon. She won by over 40-seconds in muddy, rainy, cold conditions.
Two weeks earlier, she recorded the fastest 5K ever in high school girls XC, running a 15:50 in the NXR Southwest race this past November.
She's only the second girl to break 16 on a XC course.
The Timpview senior is headed to BYU next season.
She has PRs of 9:45.44 in the 3200, 4:35.69 in the mile, 4:17 in the 1500, and 2:07.85 in the 800, winning 2 state titles and 1 national title.
Her mom, Sarah, ran in high school. Her dad, John Hedengren, ran in high school and was an All American runner at BYU. Her brother Isaac currently runs for BYU.
In today's conversation, Jane takes me through her 2024 XC season and shares many of the setbacks she experienced for the first publically in today's conversation. She walks through how she maintained self-belief through it all and exclusiveinsights on her training, mindset, and more from her 2024 season.
Tap into the Jane Hedengren Special.
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Adidas Professional Runner Gabbi Jennings Breaks Down How She Won FORTY-FOUR State Titles In High School, Insights From Her Professional Running, How She Plans On Leveling Up In 2025 & Much More!
16 januari 2025 · 57 min
Today's conversation is one of my favorite in recent memory. Lees meer
I have the privilege of speaking with 26-year-old track and field star Gabbi Jennings. Gabbi is from Slidell, Louisiana, where she attended First Baptist Christian School. Gabbi notched 44 state titles in Track and Cross Country during her time there. Yes, you read that right. FORTY FOUR.
Gabbi then competed at Furman University and was a three-time All-American. During her time at Furman she had PRs of 2:04.66 in the 800m; 4:12.60 in the 1500m; 4:37.46 in the Mile; 15:33.59 in the 5k in track; and 16:55.1 in the 5k in Cross Country.
Among her notable achievements in college include qualifying for the NCAA East Preliminaries in an unprecedented four events (800m, 1500m, 5k, 3k Steeplechase). Gabbi came in 20th at the 2019 NCAA Cross Country Championships and qualified for the NCAA Indoor Track Championships in the Mile. She graduated with a degree in Communication in 2020.
Gabbi would go on to sign a professional contract with Team Boss and eventually Adidas. In 2022, at the USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, she came in 4th in the Steeplechase, running a new PR of 9:25.05. She also represented the United States in 2022 at the NACAC Championships winning the gold in the Steeplechase.
Most recently, she ran a 9:07.70 in August at a Diamond League event in Rome.
In today's conversation, Gabbi and I dive deep into her backstory, how she won 44 state-titles, what winning her first one as a 5th grader meant, her years at Furman and how they shaped her, how she's striving for more in this next stage of her professional career, learning under Emma Coburn, her thoughts and ambitions for the future, and much more.
This one was fun, deep, full of wisdom, all the things that make a great podcast.
Lace-up your shoes, throw in the AirPods, and be blessed by the stories and wisdom of Gabbi Jennings.
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Improve Your Running In 2025 Using These FIVE Tips From A Former Accomplished NCAA Runner & Now Coach, Paul Stafford: The Secrets That Will Take You To The Next Level
14 januari 2025 · 51 min
Today's podcast is a simple, yet deep conversation that covers five ways you can take your running to the next level in 2025. Lees meer
To have this conversation with me and share these five things is Coach Paul Stafford. Paul is an extremely successful athlete himself having been All-ACC in Cross Country and All-PAC 12 in the 5k. He spent stints at both Flordia State and Colorado. He holds PRs of 4:08 in the Mile, 13:56 in the 5k, 29:12 in the 10k, and 44:54 in the 15k, which will be the Puerto Rican National Record after it gets ratified.
Paul is the Founder and Head Coach at Blue Collar, which can be described as the most innovative online coaching firm in the United States, providing adaptive coaching for athletes of all ages and abilities. Blue Collar is also the leading pioneer in training camp experiences across the United States.
In today's conversation, Paul takes me through these five points at depth. They include insights on training by effort and intention, resisting greed, holding yourself to high expectations, and so much more. This one is full of wisdom that you can apply directly into your running TODAY.
Tap into the Paul Stafford Special.
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2xOlympian & NCAA Championship Winning Coach Ed Eyestone Shares UNHEARD Of Stories From His Career + Insights From Coaching Conner Mantz, Clayton Young, Kenneth Rooks, & BYU To NCAA Championships
12 januari 2025 · 1 uur 2 min
THE COACH ED EYESTONE SPECIAL Lees meer
Today on the podcast is Ed Eyestone, not only one of the best distance coaches in the history of collegiate and professional running, but also a well-rounded person who loves theater and reading and has evolved a ton through his years of miles.
Ed is a BYU athlete and coaching legend. Even though he was cut from his high school baseball team, he won a state XC championship at Bonneville High.
Ed holds PRs of 13:32 in the 5k, 27:41 in the 10k (then a 10k record!), and a speedy 2:10:59 in the marathon. Ed has a plethora of accolades as an individual, which include being an 8-time member of the U.S Cross Country National Team; a 5-time US Road Runner of the Year as a Professional Runner. Ed is one of four men to claim the collegiate triple crown: winning the Cross Country, 5k and 10k titles.
Ed Attended BYU as a student and received a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Minor in Spanish. He then went on to acquire a Master's Degree in exercise Science. Ed went on to have a decorated running career after he graduated; he competed in the Olympic Marathon in 1988 in Seoul, Korea (29th place, 2:19:09), and then in the Olympic Marathon 1992 in Barcelona, Spain (13th place, 2:15:23).
Ed is a very multifaceted individual. He served as a writer for Runner's World and a TV Commentator on ESPN after he stopped running competitively at 39. (He was a Reebok-sponsored runner for a few years. Ed also has a passion for theater and reading.
As a coach, Ed returned to BYU in 2000 as an Assistant Coach and then took over as Head Track Coach in 2013. Prior tocoming back, he coached at Weber State University. There is a laundry list of accolades to list as far as his BYU coaching career goes.
To name a few: he was named "Coach of the Year" for NCAA D1 for Cross Country twice (2019, 2024); he is a BYU Hall of Fame inductee; he was named head coach of Team USA at the 2017 IAAF World Cross Country Championships; and won cross country NCAA Division 1 titl…
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Improve Your Mental Performance In 2025 & Take Your Running To The Next Level With These THREE Simple Tips & Tricks: Shannon Thompson MAPP, NCCP Shares Secrets Of Mental Performance Success
10 januari 2025 · 49 min
Today's podcast will give you three tangible ways you can improve your mental performance in 2025. Lees meer
Body follows mind.
Yet we as athletes rarely focus on (or know!) how we can improve our mental game.
Luckily for you all today I have the privilege of sitting down with my good friend, Shannon MAPP, NCCP!
If you're not familiar with Shannon, she's the mental performance counselor who works closely with NAU, NAZ Elite, UA Dark Sky Distance, and a plethora of top professional runners. As an athlete and a coach, Shannon has always been fascinated by the psychology of well-being and achievement.
Her interest regarding the power of the mind to impact an athlete's performance and overall experience drove Shannon to complete an undergraduate degree in psychology, and then a Masters in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania.
Through listening to this podcast episode, you'll walk about with three big practical tools on improving mental performance that you can directly apply today.
You'd be a fool not to listen. Free wisdom that many people pay for.
Tap into the Shannon Thompson Special.
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Exploring Your Human Potential: Brooks Bash Shares Lessons & Stories From 100 Marathons In 100 Days, Running From Los Angeles to Las Vegas, & Unveils His Next New Challenge (harder than them all...)
8 januari 2025 · 55 min
Today's podcast is a special one. Lees meer
It's a conversation with a friend, Brooks Bash.
But this is no ordinary conversation.
Brooks announces his next challenge for the first time publicly. And this is the craziest of them all, which is a wild statement about a guy who ran from LA to Vegas and has done 100 Marathons in 100 Days.
But I'm not going to tell you here what that challenge is because that would be textbook bad marketing, and you'd miss out on the loveliest of conversations on the podcast.
In addition to these feats, Brooks is the Founder of a company named Earthy, which is, in my unbiased opinion, one of the best up-and-coming products in the health and wellness world.
In today's conversation, I tackle with Brooks this upcoming challenge, his thought process behind it, how he's preparing for it, his reflections on running from LA to Vegas, dealing with burnout, running a start-up, and so much more.
Brooks is insane. This conversation is insane. Don't miss it.
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The Secrets Of Running At The HIGHEST Level In The NCAA With 4:27 Miler Kimberley May
5 januari 2025 · 39 min
Today on the podcast, Kimberley May is one of the fastest females in NCAA history! Lees meer
Kimberley runs for Providence University and has had a DOMINANT last 365 days.
She has personal bests of 2:04 for the 800m, 4:27.3 for the Mile, 8:54 for 3000m, and 15:26 for 5000m.
Prior to her time at Providence, she attended Avondale College Secondary School, where she was a three-time Cross Country MVP recipient. She also earned second place at the New Zealand Track Nationals in the 800m, 1500m, and 1500m and was selected for the 2021 New Zealand National Secondary School Track Team.
In today's conversation, Kimberley takes me through her remarkable last year, what went into her breakthroughs, how you can take your running to the next level in 2025, what the international recruiting process is like, her ambitions for the future, and so much more.
This one is a good one. Throw in those airpods and hit the pavement with Kimberley.
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What It Takes To Run for A US Military Academy: Naval Acedemy's Murphy Smith Reveals It All
3 januari 2025 · 38 min
Today's podcast is an inside look at what it's like running for a US Military Academy. Lees meer
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.
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Secrets Of The Running Effect, The Best Unheard Story From The Podcast & The Three Biggest Insights From 2024 With Alex Ostberg
31 december 2024 · 1 uur 16 min
The final episode of 2024. Lees meer
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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this will be the best podcast you listen to this year... | TRE X LIS CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
23 december 2024 · 1 uur 25 min
THE RUNNING EFFECT x LIFE IN STRIDE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL IS HERE Lees meer
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 Story Of The Greatest Upset In HS XC History: Charlie Vause Walks Through His Historic NXN Win, Why He Believed He Could Do It, How You Can Do The Same In 2025, & More
20 december 2024 · 42 min
THE CHARLIE VAUSE SPECIAL Lees meer
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.
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Coach Pat Henner Shares Exclusive Insights On Improving As A Runner in 2025 From His FOURTY Years As A Successful Coach + Insights From Coaching Hobbs Kessler In Speed Development
18 december 2024 · 1 uur
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. Lees meer
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.
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From JUCO To World Championship Finalist: An Inside Look At Josh Thompson’s Incredible Journey, & Insights On How To Become A Better Runner
15 december 2024 · 48 min
US Champion Josh Thompson makes his first-ever appearance on The Running Effect Podcast today! Lees meer
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.
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How Furman's Dylan Schubert SHOCKED The Running World With His Breakthrough NCAA XC 3rd Place Finish + Insights On How He Overcame Injury, Training, & His Future In Sport
12 december 2024 · 52 min
Dylan Schubert shocked the running world when he crossed the finish line in Madison in 3rd. Lees meer
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.
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BACK-TO-BACK: Graham Blanks Shares Exclusive Stories & Insights From His Dominant NCAA XC Season | Training Insights, Drinking Beer Before Setting The Collegiate Record, & Sharing A Dorm w/Oppenheimer
11 december 2024 · 51 min
GRAHAM VOTED FOR PEDRO RETURNS TO THE PODCAST Lees meer
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
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Lessons From NC State's Grace Hartman: From Ohio High School Legend To Top 5 In The NCAA & Olympic Trials Competitor
7 december 2024 · 41 min
Today on the podcast is Grace Hartman! Lees meer
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.
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Keegan Smith: From Prodigy To Powerhouse – The Journey To NXN & Foot Locker Glory + Exclusive Insights On His New NIL Deal With HOKA
5 december 2024 · 46 min
Fresh off of a 14:23 5k & wins at NXR & Foot Locker South, Keegan Smith joins the podcast to share his story. Lees meer
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.
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The Inside Scoop With The Elite Duo Of Parker Wolfe & Ethan Strand | Insights From Their XC Season, Their Bet On The BU 3k, Leading The UNC Team, & More
3 december 2024 · 52 min
Today on the podcast is the elite duo of Parker Wolfe and Ethan Strand. Lees meer
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.
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Inside How Creed Thompson Helped BYU Make History At The NCAA XC Championships + Insights On How To Build A Winning Culture
1 december 2024 · 56 min
Today on the podcast is BYU's Creed Thompson who just played a pivotal role and helping his team to win a National title. Lees meer
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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The Legacy Of Olympian Shannon Rowbury: Speed, Integrity, And The Future Of Track
29 november 2024 · 46 min
Today, I have the privilege of speaking with one of the greats, Shannon Rowbury. Lees meer
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.
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How Ben Crane Plans To Win It All: Training, Strategy, And The Mental Edge Of A Running Prodigy
27 november 2024 · 33 min
Today on the podcast is Ben Crane! Lees meer
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.
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