THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCAST

Dominic Schlueter

The Running Effect tells the best stories in running—and turns them into insight, inspiration, and tools to help competitive runners become greater.
Every week, host Dominic Schlueter sits down with the fastest, smartest, and most inspiring people in the sport—from Olympic medalists to breakthrough athletes—to unpack the stories, lessons, and mindset behind elite performance. Whether you’re chasing a personal best or looking to understand how greatness is built, The Running Effect will make you a deeper fan of the sport—and a better runner.

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Jul 24, 2024 · 43 min
Lessons From One Of The Youngest Coaches In The NCAA: Coach Ian Moini + Insights From Coaching NCAA 5k Champ Parker Wolfe
Today on the podcast is one of the youngest, most successful coaches in the NCAA, Coach Ian Moini. Entering his fourth season coaching the Tar Heels, Moini has helped turn the program into one of the best distance running programs in the country, finishing fifth in the Program of the Year rankings by the USTFCCCA. He has directly coached four Tar Heels to 10 individual ACC championships. His tenure has also featured team success, such as the Tar Heels winning their first ACC Cross Country Championship since 1985 and their first ACC Indoor Championship since 1996, while achieving their best finish, 5th place, at the NCAA Indoor Championships since 1973. Moini has been a part of rewriting history, with six current school distance records being set since his arrival in Chapel Hill. Eight of the top 10 outdoor 5,000m performers have been coached by Moini in the past three years. In his third year at Chapel Hill, Moini coached Parker Wolfe to become North Carolina's first 5,000m national champion at the 2024 NCAA Outdoor Championship. Ian Moini joined the UNC track and field and cross country coaching staff prior to the 2021-22 season. He works primarily with the Tar Heel men's and women's distance runners. In 2022, he was helped sign the No. 5-ranked men's distance recruiting class in the nation. Moini is a 2021 UNC graduate with a bachelor's degree in education and a minor in coaching education. He was a member of the varsity cross country and track teams at Carolina. He utilized his last semester of college to volunteer coach at Eastern Michigan University in 2021. While there, he worked with the men's and women's distance runners. The men's team won the Indoor MAC Championship and Baldvin Magnusson placed seventh in the 3000m at the NCAA Indoor Championships. In today's conversation, we go into Ian's journey as a coach and as a successful athlete himself to get to this point. We dive into his years as a coach and the lessons he's learned along the way! If this episode blesses you, please share with a friend! Tap into the Ian Moini Special. You can listen wherever you find your podcasts by searching "The Running Effect Podcast." If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it. The podcast graphic was done by the talented: Xavier Gallo S H O W N O T E S -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ -My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -My Newsletter: https://therunningeffect.substack.com
Jul 22, 2024 · 44 min
The Doctor Told Him, "You're done with sports" To Placing 3rd In The US: The Incredible Story Of Justin Stafford
Today on the podcast is Justin Stafford aka Mr. Incredible! Justin specializes in the Hammer Throw, where he holds a PR of 77.07m. Justin was a 2x Second-Team All-American (2019 Indoor at 9th place and 2019 Outdoor at 15th) while at UCLA. Justin is the Bronze Medalist at the 2024 United States Olympic Trials, throwing 3 PRs combined in prelims and finals. What's most impressive is that he's improved his finish at USA Nationals and Trials at every appearance so far (16th in 2019, 13th in 2021, 8th in 2022, 6th in 2023, and now 3rd in 2024). Justin is currently a volunteer assistant coach at Kansas State University. From breaking his back at age 18 and having to take off 18 months due to that to now being in the hunt to make teams, Justin's story is nothing short of inspiring. This guy is great. I absolutely loved this conversation with him and know that it will motivate you all the more to get after your goals! If this episode blesses you, please share with a friend! Tap into the Justin Stafford Special. You can listen wherever you find your podcasts by searching "The Running Effect Podcast." If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it. The podcast graphic was done by the talented: Xavier Gallo S H O W N O T E S -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ -My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -My Newsletter: https://therunningeffect.substack.com
Jul 20, 2024 · 43 min
The Inside Scoop With 3:43 Miler Yared Nuguse Before He Goes For Gold In Paris
Today on the podcast is the legend Yared Nuguse! Simply put, Yared is on his way to becoming one of the greatest distance runners in US history. Yared holds personal bests of 3:29.02 in the 1500m (AR), 3:43.97 in the Mile (AR), 7:28 in the 3k indoors (AR), and 13:02 in the 5k. Yared is also a National Champion and a World Indoor Championships Silver medallist in the 3k. Yared was an NCAA Champion in the 1500m during his time in the NCAA at Notre Dame and also one of the most accomplished athletes in Fighting Irish history. Yared runs for the On Athletics Club based out of Boulder, Colorado & will line up at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games representing the United States in the Men's 1500m. If this episode blesses you, please share with a friend! Tap into the Yared Nuguse Special. You can listen wherever you find your podcasts by searching "The Running Effect Podcast." If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it. The podcast graphic was done by the talented: Xavier Gallo S H O W N O T E S -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ -My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -My Newsletter: https://therunningeffect.substack.com
Jul 18, 2024 · 47 min
Nike Athlete & 10xAll-American Kaylee Mitchell Shares Wisdom From Her Career & Gives Advice On Working Through Attaching Your Worth To Running
Today on the podcast is the one and only Kaylee Mitchell! Kaylee runs for Nike's Bowerman Track Club based in Eugene, Oregon. Kaylee has a remarkable story from not being sure she wanted to run in college to running DII to ultimately going to Oregon State University. In her time there, she became one of the most accomplished athletes in school history. She was an All-American 10x! This year at the Olympic Trials Kaylee placed 5th in the Steeplechase running a PR of 9:14. Last year at the US Championships, Kaylee placed 6th. In today's conversation, Kaylee takes me through her tips for running through sickness, her journey in the sport, how to work through attaching your worth to running, her thoughts on her 5th place finish at the trials, her ambitions for the sport, and more! This was easily one of my favorite podcasts so far this year. Kaylee shares a lot of wisdom on subjects that don't get discussed that often. If this episode blesses you, please share with a friend! Tap into the Kaylee Mitchell Special. You can listen wherever you find your podcasts by searching "The Running Effect Podcast." If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it. The podcast graphic was done by the talented: Xavier Gallo S H O W N O T E S -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ -My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -My Newsletter: https://therunningeffect.substack.com
Jul 15, 2024 · 41 min
Insights From Logan St. John Kletter After She Won 8 State Championships & Ran 4:37 In The Mile & 9:48 In The 2-Mile
Today on the podcast is one of the most accomplished high school girls from the 2024 season, Logan St. John Kletter! Logan resides in Pennsylvania, where she was an 8xState Champion in Track/XC. She's also run 4:37.44 in the Mile and 9:48.44 in the 2-Mile! She was a qualifier for the 2023 Footlocker National Cross Country Championships, an NBNI Mile All-American, and an NBNO 2-Mile National Champion. Logan is committed to run for UNC-Chapel Hill this upcoming Fall. In today's conversation, Logan takes me through her journey in the sport and what it has taken to climb to the peak of HS women's running. She shares wisdom from the numerous stages she's experienced and discusses her ambitions for the future! If this episode blesses you, please share with a friend! Tap into the Logan St. John Kletter Special. You can listen wherever you find your podcasts by searching "The Running Effect Podcast." If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it. The podcast graphic was done by the talented: Xavier Gallo S H O W N O T E S -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ -My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -My Newsletter: https://therunningeffect.substack.com
Jul 13, 2024 · 44 min
Inside The Chase For Olympic Gold With 3:47 Miler & British Champion Neil Gourley!
Today on the podcast is 3:47 Miler Neil Gourley! Neil has run 1:44.82 (800m), 3:30.6 (1500m), 3:47.74 (Mile), & 13:11 in the 5k. Neil represents Great Britain and Under Armour's Dark Sky Distance. In today's conversation, Neil takes me through his wild past year of extreme ups, downs, and everything in-between. We break down his win at the British Champs, his 3:47 Mile off of little training, and his mindset going into the Olympic Games. If this episode blesses you, please share with a friend! Tap into the Neil Gourley Special. You can listen wherever you find your podcasts by searching "The Running Effect Podcast." If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it. The podcast graphic was done by the talented: Xavier Gallo S H O W N O T E S -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ -My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -My Newsletter: https://therunningeffect.substack.com
Jul 11, 2024 · 35 min
Defying The Odds: The Story Of James Corrigan & How He Made The Olympic Team In Stunning Fashion
Today on the podcast is newly minted Olympian James Corrigan! James has had quite the wild past few months going from 9th at the NCAA Meet to placing third at the US Olympic Trials. Because James didn't have the Olympic standard or enough world ranking points, he had less than a week to chase the Olympic Standard time. James flew out to Penn and got the job done, qualifying for his first Olympic Games in Paris. James has run 4:01 in the Mile (at altitude), 8:13 in the steeplechase, 13:30 in the 5k, and was an All-American in his first NCAA Cross Country Championships. James will be a junior this upcoming fall at BYU. In today's conversation, James takes me through his wild last month, from making the Olympics to getting married and everything in between. We break down his remarkable performance at the US Olympic Trials and document what it took to get to that place. If this episode blesses you, please share with a friend! Tap into the James Corrigan Special. You can listen wherever you find your podcasts by searching "The Running Effect Podcast." If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it. The podcast graphic was done by the talented: Xavier Gallo S H O W N O T E S -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ -My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -My Newsletter: https://therunningeffect.substack.com
Jul 9, 2024 · 1 hr 5 min
Peter Louis Shares His Wisdom On What Brings Fulfillment, Overcoming Addiction, Handling Pain, How To Get The Most Out Of Your Running + Other Insights On Human Flourishing
Today's episode of the podcast is one of the most profound conversations I've ever had. I have the privilege of speaking with Peter Louis! Peter is the founder and visionary leader of Braveheart Ministries. Based in Dallas, Braveheart exists to see the image, character and nature of Jesus Christ formed in people. Peter lives in Dallas with his wife, Kristi, and five children. With a diverse and storied background as a professional athlete, businessman, consultant, pastor and teacher, Peter carries with him a wealth of leadership insights and diverse skill sets. He has written four books to date: Back to the Gospel, Back to Pentecost, Keep the Blood Warm and Now That You’re Born Again. Peter played Professional-Soccer for FC Dallas and had a very successful career as a soccer player before his current life. Peter is also a big runner, having run marathons & ultra-marathons. He ran a marathon to celebrate his 40th birthday a few months ago (discussed in the episode). Peter is extraordinarily gifted at speaking on a plethora of topics, and I pick his brain on so many today. Peter shares his thoughts on pain, addiction, modern-day struggles, why worldly desires will never fufill you, smiling while running, and so much more! Take the time to be blessed by Peter's wisdom. It blessed me immensely, and I know I will do the same for you. Please DM me with how this one impacts you! If this episode blesses you, please share with a friend! Tap into the Peter Louis Special. You can listen wherever you find your podcasts by searching "The Running Effect Podcast." If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it. The podcast graphic was done by the talented: Xavier Gallo S H O W N O T E S -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ -My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -My Newsletter: https://therunningeffect.substack.com
Jul 7, 2024 · 45 min
The Dark Side Of Professional Running With NIKE Athlete Emily Venters
Today on the podcast is NIKE athlete Emily Venters! Emily has run 8:58 (3k), 15:20 (5k), and 31:48 in the 10k. She has the 6th fastest 10k in NCAA History, is a 5x All-American, was the 10k National Runner Up in 2023, 3rd in 5k in 2023, and 6th at USAs 2023, and back in 2018, was a member of U20 team USA world team for 5k. Emily recently opened up on social media about struggling with depression in her time as a professional runner. I think so few pro-runners are good at being open about their struggles, so I was so appreciative of Emily for being so open and vulnerable about sharing this part of her journey. In today's conversation, Emily takes me through her past year as a professional runner, the ups and downs that have come with it, her journey within the sport, her ambitions for the future, and so much more! If this episode blesses you, please share with a friend! Tap into the Emily Venters Special. You can listen wherever you find your podcasts by searching "The Running Effect Podcast." If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it. The podcast graphic was done by the talented: Xavier Gallo S H O W N O T E S -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ -My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -My Newsletter: https://therunningeffect.substack.com
Jul 4, 2024 · 50 min
Dr. Colleen Little & Dr. Lyndsay Centrowitz On Becoming World Class PTs & Creating A World Class Summit For HS Female Runners
Today on the podcast are two of the most successful PT's in the world, Dr. Colleen Little & Dr. Lyndsay Centrowitz! Colleen is a physical therapist who has a passion and skillset for working with runners. Currently she is the team physical therapist/strength coach/medical coordinator for the Nike Bowerman Track Club. She's had the pleasure of working with 11 Olympians, 11 World Team members, 2 Olympic Silver Medalists, and multiple national record holders. Prior tojoining BTC, She was the clinic director for a PT and Wellness Clinic at Nike World Headquarters. Her athletic background began as a soccer player. She played soccer at the Univ. of Portland and was a 2 x Division I Women's Soccer National Champion. Lyndsay graduated from Colorado State University with a BS in Health and Exercise Science and a concentration in Sports Medicine. After multiple personal sports-related injuries and discovering a passion for healing through movement, Lyndsay attended Creighton University to receive her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Lyndsay now owns her own practice, StrongHER, in Park City, UT where she specializes in female athletics and care of pregnant and postpartum individuals. Additionally, Lyndsay educates other healthcare providers on the unique considerations to be made when working with the recreational to elite runner with The Pace Academy. Her and her colleagues have the privilege of not only providing physical therapy services to professional track and field athletes, but also share their knowledge and expertise with other providers who want to strengthen their running specific skill set. Lyndsay's mission as a physical therapist is to provide optimal patient care with my heart, hands, and continuing growth of knowledge. In today's conversation, Colleen and Lyndsay take me through their respective journeys and how their paths crossed, how they've collaborated in the past, and how they created "The Female Runner Summit" with each other. Tap into the Colleen Little & Lyndsay Centrowitz Special. You can listen wherever you find your podcasts by searching "The Running Effect Podcast." If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it. The podcast graphic was done by the talented: Xavier Gallo S H O W N O T E S MORE INFO ABOUT THE CAMP: www.thepaceacademy.com. -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ -My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -My Newsletter: https://therunningeffect.substack.com
Jul 1, 2024 · 35 min
From Not Making An NCAA Championship Meet To Going Pro & Running 3:51 In The Mile: The Story Of John Reniewicki
Today on the podcast is Under Armour athlete, John Reniewicki! John has one of my favorite stories in sport. From a guy who never made an NCAA National Meet to becoming a pro-athlete and an Olympic Trials Qualifier is beyond inspiring. John holds PRs of 1:47.96 (800m), 3:35.9 (1500m), 3:51.72 (Mile), 7:47 (3k), and 13:19 (5k). John runs for Under Armour and their professional running group, Mission Run Baltimore. In today's conversation, John takes me through his experience at the US Olympic Trials, his thoughts on his performances, he aces a track trivia quiz, his story in sport, what his ambitions are, Double T, his love life, and much more! Tap into the John Reniewicki Special. You can listen wherever you find your podcasts by searching "The Running Effect Podcast." If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it. The podcast graphic was done by the talented: Xavier Gallo S H O W N O T E S -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ -My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -My Newsletter: https://therunningeffect.substack.com
Jun 28, 2024 · 44 min
Vince Ciattei Spills The Tea After Placing 4th At The US Olympics & Shares Lessons From His Storied Career
Today on the podcast is 3:31 1500m runner Vince Ciattei! Vince runs for Under Armour's Dark Sky Distance based out of Flagstaff, Arizona! If you're not familiar with Vince, you will be soon. He's been on an absolute tear as of late. Vince won the 2024 Trials of Miles race in 3:50.56, track personal record and #7 U.S. all-time indoors, and in April, he earned his second USA Road Mile title at the Grand Blue Mile, setting a course record and just missing the world record with his 3:56.97. This past week at the U.S. Olympic Trials, Ciattei finished fourth in the 1500m, running 3:31.78, a massive PR. In 2023, he won Monmouth Mile in 3:52.56, and in September, he finished 4th at the New Balance 5th Avenue Mile, setting a personal record of 3:50.3. In 2022, the rising star captured his first national title at the 2022 Grand Blue Mile in Des Moines, clocking 4:04 (4:03.2), and in July, he defended his Fleet Feet Liberty Mile in 4:04. In 2021, he won the Fleet Feet Liberty Mile in Pittsburgh, tying the event record (3:59), finished third at the Downtown Yakima Mile (3:56), and was a 1500m finalist at the U.S. Olympic Trials. At Virginia Tech, Ciattei was the 2018 NCAA 1500m and indoor Mile runner-up and with his Hokie teammates, also won the NCAA Indoor Distance Medley Relay and the National 4x800 Relay Championships. In high school at Perry Hall, he won Maryland state titles in the Mile & 3200m (indoors) and 800m & 1600m (outdoors). In today's conversation, Vince takes me through the raw emotion of being one spot off the Olympic team, lessons from his career, and much more! Tap into the Vince Ciattei Special! You can listen wherever you find your podcasts by searching "The Running Effect Podcast." If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it. S H O W N O T E S -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ -My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -My Newsletter: https://therunningeffect.substack.com
Jun 26, 2024 · 31 min
US Olympian Matt Wilkinson Shares His Remarkable Story & Raw Emotion The Day After Making The Olympics In The Steeplechase
Today on the podcast is newly minted Olympian Matt Wilkinson! Matt crossed the line in second, finishing in 8:23.00, securing his Olympic spot for Team USA. Matt was the race leader through six laps before Kenneth Rooks made his move to the front with 800 meters remaining. Those two pulled away from the rest of the pack over the final lap, with Wilkinson turning in the fastest final 400-meters(59.87) in the field. Matt was a 2xDIII Champion while at Carleton College before ultimately finishing out his college career at the University of Minnesota, where he had a successful career. Matt runs for Under Armour Mission Run Dark Sky. In today's conversation, Matt takes me through the emotion of making the Olympics, what it's taken to get to this point in his career, his time in DIII, his hopes for the future, and so much more! You can listen wherever you find your podcasts by searching "The Running Effect Podcast." If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it. The podcast graphic was done by the talented: Xavier Gallo S H O W N O T E S -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ -My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -My Newsletter: https://therunningeffect.substack.com
Jun 24, 2024 · 35 min
NCAA 5k Champion Parker Wolfe On His Rise In The Sport, Insights From His Win, & His Mindset Going Into The Olympic Trials
Back on the podcast is NCAA Champion Parker Wolfe! 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, set a bunch of new PRs, and placed 2nd in both the 5k and 3k at the 2024 NCAA Indoor National Championships. In addition to these recent accomplishments, Parker was first-team All-America status in three sports during the 2022-23 academic year: cross country, indoor track & field, and outdoor track & field. He holds records, such as setting a school record and an American Junior Record (U-20) in the 5,000 meters. In the 2022 NCAA Indoor Championships, he secured fifth place in the 5,000 meters, earning first-team All-America honors once more. He also gained first-team All-America accolades for the third time in the 2022-23 academic year, excelling in the outdoor 5000m event. In cross country, Parker's accomplishments are equally impressive, being named the 2022 ACC Men's Cross Country Athlete of the Year and earning All-America honors. In today's conversation, Parker takes me through his NCAA Title win, all that led up to it, the power of believing in yourself, his future, the training that led into this race and more. I always thoroughly enjoy my conversations with Parker and walk away feeling inspired. Tap into the Parker Wolfe Special. You can listen wherever you find your podcasts by searching "The Running Effect Podcast." If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it. The podcast graphic was done by the talented: Xavier Gallo S H O W N O T E S -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ -My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -My Newsletter: https://therunningeffect.substack.com
Jun 22, 2024 · 25 min
Freshman 800m Record Holder Cooper Lutkenhaus Shares His Journey & Ambitions For The Sport + Insights From His 1:47 Run
To close out "The Call Room: Road To Seattle" we talk with freshman stud Cooper Lutkenhaus! Cooper won the 2024 Brooks PR 800m run in stunning fashion, running 1:47 and beating a star-studded field, leading five guys under 1:50! Cooper won the middle school boys 800m race last year at Brooks PR running 1:54 (a meet record)! Cooper has run 22.12 (200m), 47.33 (400m), 1:47.58 (800m), & 16:23 (5k XC). His career accolades include: the Brooks PR JR 800m Champ, NON Middle School 800m Champ, NON Middle School 400m Champ, 5A 800m State Champ, Brooks PR 800m Champ, NON 800 HS Champ, & he is the 800m Freshman National Record Holder! In today's conversation, we dive into his career and the past few months of incredible success. We discuss his training, mindset, and journey. Cooper Lutkenhaus is a name you'll want to watch out for in years to come. Take the time to hearhis story before you see him break records in the next three years! Tap into the Cooper Lutkenhaus Special. You can listen wherever you find your podcasts by searching "The Running Effect Podcast." If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it. The podcast graphic was done by the talented: Xavier Gallo S H O W N O T E S -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ -My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -My Newsletter: https://therunningeffect.substack.com
Jun 19, 2024 · 19 min
Coach Mike Smith & Coach Chris Miltenberg On Their Relationship & Glory Days Stories
A short clip from my legendary podcast with Coach Smith & Coach Milt. Listen to the full episode today! S H O W N O T E S -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ -My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -My Newsletter: https://therunningeffect.substack.com
Jun 17, 2024 · 30 min
A Conversation With One Of The Fastest NCAA Milers Of All-Time Abel Terra
Today on the podcast is one of the best NCAA Milers, Abel Teffra! Abel is a senior who runs for Georgetown University. Abel has run 3:36 in the 1500m, 3:54 in the Mile (Indoor Mile School Record), and was a 2024 All-American at NCAA Indoors in the Mile where he placed 5th. Abel is also the American Record Holder in the 4xMile) where he set the fastest collegiate mile split in relay history. In today's conversation, we go through Abel's past few months of racing, his mindset going into the 2024 Olympic Trials, his time at Georgetown, his growth as an athlete, and more! Tap into the Abel Teffra Special. You can listen wherever you find your podcasts by searching "The Running Effect Podcast," or watch on YouTube by searching the same thing. 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. S H O W N O T E S -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ -My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -My Newsletter: https://therunningeffect.substack.com
Jun 14, 2024 · 50 min
A Conversation With Notre Dame's Coach Jared Schatz: The Coolest Coach In The NCAA
Today on the podcast is the coolest coach in the NCAA Jared Schatz! Coach Schatz is an Assistant Coach at The University of Notre Dame where his focus is on the Men's Program. Before Notre Dame, Coach Schatz served as the Operations Assistant for the Florida State men’s cross country and track and field teams. And then before FSU, he served as the Assistant Cross Country and Track & Field Coach for the University of Central Missouri from August of 2016-May of 2019. Coach Schatz received a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Science from Messiah College. At Messiah, he was a four-year member of the varsity men’s cross country team and track & field where he was Division III All-American in the 3000m steeplechase, a three-time NCAA Cross Country/Track & Field championship qualifier, a ten-time First Team All-Conference Cross Country/Track & Field honors, a three-time Middle Atlantic Conference Champion and record holder in the 3000m steeplechase (8:55.34). In today's conversation, Coach Schatz takes me through his journey in sport, being a young coach in the NCAA, what it takes to be great, qualities of the best runners in the country, what makes the Notre Dame team special, and so much more! I sincerely loved this conversation and think you will, too. Take the time to listen and be enlightened by the one and only Coach, Jared Schatz! Tap into the Coach Schatz Special. You can listen wherever you find your podcasts by searching "The Running Effect Podcast," or watch on YouTube by searching the same thing. 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. S H O W N O T E S -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ -My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -My Newsletter: https://therunningeffect.substack.com
Jun 12, 2024 · 28 min
Allie Zealand Shares Insights From Her National Record In The Mile (4:30) & Mindset Leading Into A Chase At The 2-Mile National Record
Today on "The Call Room: Road To Seattle" is Allie Zealand! Allie has been on fire recently and is looking to do big things leading into this year's Brooks PR Invite. On May 30, 2024, Allie Zealand won the 2024 HOKA Festival of Miles Girl HS Mile Championship race in a new National Record Time of 4:30.38! Allie also has run 9:47 in the 2-Mile, one of the fastest times ever at that distance. She also placed 2nd at the 2023 Foot Locker Cross Country National Championships! Allie is committed to run for Liberty University this fall. In today's conversation, we recap her historic mile race, her decision to go to Liberty, her ambitions for the future, and much more! You can catch Allie Zealand go for history on June 12 in the 2-Mile at the 2024 Brooks PR Meet in Seattle, Washington. Tap into the Allie Zealand Special. You can listen wherever you find your podcasts by searching "The Running Effect Podcast," or watch on YouTube by searching the same thing. 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. S H O W N O T E S -More info on the BROOKS PR Meet: https://www.soundrunning.run/brookspr -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ -My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -My Newsletter: https://therunningeffect.substack.com
Jun 10, 2024 · 34 min
Sub 4 HS Miler JoJo Jourdon Shares Insights Ahead Of Chasing History At The 2024 Brooks PR Meet
Today on "The Call Room: Road To Seattle" is JoJo Jourdon! On February 3rd, he won the 2024 New Balance Grand Prix in a time of 3:59.87. JoJo became the first Utah high school runner to break the four-minute mile barrier. He's racing one of his first competitive miles back since February this week. JoJo was the 2023 Men's NXN Champion and won in stunning fashion. He came out of the mud on top, and that was just the start. He's also run 1:55.55 in the 800m and 8:40 in the 2-Mile. Lastly, he won the 2023 Utah 5A XC State Champ,2023 & recently won a pair of State-Titles at his 2024 Utah Track State Championships. JoJo is committed to run for Wake Forest this upcoming Fall where he'll join a Rockey Hansen who also broke four minutes in the mile as a high schooler last year. In today's conversation, we recap his historic state meet, his decision to go all-in on the Brooks PR Meet, his experience from the 2023 edition, his recent training, and much more! You can catch JoJo Jourdon go for first on June 12 in the Mile at the 2024 Brooks PR Meet in Seattle, Washington. Tap into the JoJo Jourdon Special. You can listen wherever you find your podcasts by searching "The Running Effect Podcast," or watch on YouTube by searching the same thing. 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. S H O W N O T E S -More info on the BROOKS PR Meet: https://www.soundrunning.run/brookspr -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ -My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -My Newsletter: https://therunningeffect.substack.com