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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Jan 28, 2024 · 21 min
Gabby Thomas on Track Beef, Being A Part Of The Netflix Track Series, Racing, & More.
A 20 minute clip from my conversation with Gabby Thomas which aired last week! For those who aren't familiar with her: Gabby is a 2xOlmypic Medalist (2021 Olympic Bronze medalist in the 200m & Silver medalist in the 4x100m Relay). Gabby was the 2023 USATF Champion in the 200m and the 2021 US Olympic Trials Champion in 200m as well. She most recently secured Silver at the 2023 World Championships in the 200m and Gold in the 4x100m relay. Back in 2018, Gabby won the NCAA Indoor Championship in the 200m while representing Harvard. While at Harvard, Gabby studied neurobiology and global health as an undergraduate. She later got her Master's Degree in epidemiology from UT Austin. Gabby holds PRs of 11.00 in the 100m, 21.69 in the 200m, 35.73 in the 300m, and 49.68 in the 400m. Today's conversation was second to none. We cover so many things, from Gabby's journey in track to coffee to what it takes to be the best in track and field. We also discuss 2024, her being a part of the upcoming Netflix series on track, competing against Sha'Carri Richardson, and so much more! Tap into the Gabby Thomas Special. 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 -My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -Gabby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabbythomas/
Jan 26, 2024 · 50 min
The Road To Paris: Inside The Build To The Olympics With Conner Mantz
Today on the podcast is Conner Mantz! Conner runs for NIKE and runs distances from the 1500m to Marathon. He is currently intently training for the 2024 US Olympic Marathon Trials, which will take place on February 3rd in Orlando, Flordia. Previous to his professional running career, he competed for BYU, where he was a multiple-time NCAA Champion and debatably the greatest runner to ever come out of that program. Conner holds PRs of 1:46.99 in the 800m, 3:36.29 in the 1500m, and 3:52.76 in the Mile. In today's conversation, Conner and I discuss NCAA athletes running fast at altitude, his recent training, closing a workout in a 4:09 mile, being mentored by Jared Ward, his thoughts on the trials, and so much more! Anytime I get to sit down with Conner is a good time. I loved getting a look inside his process as he goes into one of the biggest races of his life. Tap into the Conner Mantz 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 -My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -2Before: Code: "THERUNNINGEFFECT30" for 30% off: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://2before.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Jan 24, 2024 · 57 min
The Power Of Friendship: How Teammates Have Propelled Nathan Green To Great Heights | An Inside Look At The NCAA Champ's Journey
Today on the podcast is NCAA Champ Nathan Green! Nathan was the 2023 NCAA Outdoor 1,500m Champion as well as the 2023 Pac-12 1,500m Champion. He's a 4xAll-American through his efforts indoors and out. He placed 7th at the US Championships in the 1500m this year. Back in 2022, Nathan became the U.S. Junior 1,500m Champion. Nathan holds PRs of 1:46.99 in the 800m, 3:36.29 in the 1500m, and 3:52.76 in the Mile. In high school, Nathan was one of the top recruits in the country, rated the No. 1 recruit in the nation by MileSplit. He was a five-time Gatorade Idaho Athlete of the Year and a nine-time Idaho State Champion. He set the Brooks PR Invite mile record in 2021 with a time of 4:01.76 … just 24 hours after the Brooks PR win in Renton, Wash., traveled to Hayward Field in Eugene and won the Nike Outdoor Nationals mile title for two national Mile wins in two days. He set a mile PR of 4:00.97 at 2,700 feet of elevation. In today's conversation, Nathan and I document his journey in the sport, the unknown culture of UW, how much that culture and friendships mean to him, the power of friendships, winning NCAAs, his future ambitions in the sport, and so much more! Tap into the Nathan Green 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 -My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -2Before: Code: "THERUNNINGEFFECT30" for 30% off: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://2before.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Jan 22, 2024 · 1 hr 39 min
The Inside Scoop With 2xOlympic Medalist, World & US Champion Gabby Thomas | Her Unique Journey, What It Takes To Be Great, Racing Sha'Carri, 2024 Hopes & More
The Gabby Thomas Special is here! Today's episode is my favorite episode we've ever recorded. Gabby's willingness to go deep on a plethora of subjects made this one next level. Gabby has accomplished so much in the sport, so to have the opportunity to have a long-form conversation with her was a privilege and an honor. For those who aren't familiar with her: Gabby is a 2xOlmypic Medalist (2021 Olympic Bronze medalist in the 200m & Silver medalist in the 4x100m Relay). Gabby was the 2023 USATF Champion in the 200m and the 2021 US Olympic Trials Champion in 200m as well. She most recently secured Silver at the 2023 World Championships in the 200m and Gold in the 4x100m relay. Back in 2018, Gabby won the NCAA Indoor Championship in the 200m while representing Harvard. While at Harvard, Gabby studied neurobiology and global health as an undergraduate. She later got her Master's Degree in epidemiology from UT Austin. Gabby holds PRs of 11.00 in the 100m, 21.69 in the 200m, 35.73 in the 300m, and 49.68 in the 400m. Today's conversation was second to none. We cover so many things, from Gabby's journey in track to coffee to what it takes to be the best in track and field. We also discuss 2024, her being a part of the upcoming Netflix series on track, competing against Sha'Carri Richardson, and so much more! Tap into the Gabby Thomas Special. 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 -My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -Gabby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabbythomas/
Jan 20, 2024 · 36 min
NIKE & German National Athlete Aaron Bienenfeld On The Power Of Betting On Yourself
Today on the podcast is Aaron Bienenfeld! Aaron is a professional running for Nike, representing his home state of Germany. At the University of Cincinnati, he was a five-time American Athletic Conference. Aaron finished his time in the NCAA as a 7-time All-American. He represented Germany at the 2019 U23 European XC Championships and finished 14th overall to help team finish in third place. He placed 32nd and 10th place at the European Half-World Champs. Aaron holds PRs of 7:46 (3k), 13:19 (5k), 27:55 (10k), and 61:49 (Half-Marathon). In today's conversation, Aaron walks me through his training at Alititude, missing the Houston Half, signing with Nike, running for Germany, his years in the NCAA, and so much more! A lot of good lessons and stories in this one. Tap into the Aaron Bienenfeld 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 -My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -PILLIAR PERFORMANCE (CODE "DOMINIC" FOR 15% OFF): ⁠⁠https://thefeed.com/collections/pillar-performance⁠⁠ -2Before: Code: "THERUNNINGEFFECT30" for 30% off: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://2before.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Jan 18, 2024 · 1 hr 12 min
The Obsession Of Running With Zach Pogrob + Creating The Most Exclusive Run Club In The World
68 minutes of obsessing about running. That's today's podcast. And there's no better human to do this with than Mr. Obession himself, Zach Pogrob. Zach has recently fallen in love with the sport of running and has thrown himself fully into the fire of seeing how far he can go in this sport. In his first Marathon, on next to no training Zach ran a 3:16:30 Marathon. Zach has created next-level content over social media over the past few years and has amassed a following of over 1.5 million followers on Instagram alone. This podcast was one of my all-time favorites. It's just two humans who are in love with running, jamming on their love for running. You won't want to miss this one. It's special. Tap into the Zach Pogrob 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 -My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -PILLIAR PERFORMANCE (CODE "DOMINIC" FOR 15% OFF): ⁠⁠⁠https://thefeed.com/collections/pillar-performance⁠⁠⁠ -2Before: Code: "THERUNNINGEFFECT30" for 30% off: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://2before.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Jan 16, 2024 · 33 min
California State Champion Evan Noonan On Training To Become The Best To Do It
Today on the podcast is Evan Noonan! Evan holds PRs of 54 (400), 1:55 (800), 4:09 (1600m), 8:49 (3200m), and a stunning 13:39 on the grass. The craziest part? Evan is only a junior in high school. Evan runs for Dana Hills in California. In today's episode, we go into Evan's training, his emphasis on doing the little things, how he's progressed through the years, his ambitions for the rest of his high school career, and much more! I hope you all enjoy this look into one of the brightest up-and-coming stars. Tap into the Evan Noonan 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 -My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -PILLIAR PERFORMANCE (CODE "DOMINIC" FOR 15% OFF): ⁠⁠https://thefeed.com/collections/pillar-performance⁠⁠ -2Before: Code: "THERUNNINGEFFECT30" for 30% off: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://2before.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Jan 14, 2024 · 41 min
From 23:59 To 14:49 In The 5K: The Story Of Colin Eckerman
Today on the podcast is Colin Eckerman! Colin holds PRs of 4:16 (Mile), 8:56 (3200m), and 14:49 on the grass. He is the Tennessee State Champion, and the state meet record holder. He placed 25th at NXN and 12th at Footlocker. Colin is signed to run for Furman this Fall. Colin has experienced a monumental progression in high school. His freshman year he held a PR of 23:59. In today's episode, we go into Colin's training, his emphasis on strength and mobility, how he's progressed so much over the years, his message to freshmen/sophomores who want to take the next step, and much more! This episode was a ton of fun and super insightful. Tap into the Colin Eckerman 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 -My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -PILLIAR PERFORMANCE (CODE "DOMINIC" FOR 15% OFF): ⁠⁠https://thefeed.com/collections/pillar-performance⁠⁠ -2Before: Code: "THERUNNINGEFFECT30" for 30% off: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://2before.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Jan 12, 2024 · 40 min
A Deep-Dive Into Sports Nutrition With Registered Dietitian Jennifer Ho: Are Carbs Bad For You?, Is Meat Inflammatory?, Why Ice Cream CAN Make You Faster, & Your Other Questions Answered
Nutrition: It's something we all partake in and have questions about. Especially for athletes, nutrition is such a vital part of performance, yet so few know what proper nutrition looks like, and in the world of social media, are left puzzled. So I invited on an RD and put up a questions poll to answer the most popular questions surrounding sports nutrition. To dive into this world, we have Jennifer Ho! Jen is a highly accomplished Registered Dietitian with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, a minor in Nutrition, and a Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics with a Sports Nutrition emphasis. She is a Registered Dietitian in the United States. Jennifer has worked with notable organizations such as the Utah Jazz NBA team, the University of Utah Athletics (Ski & Men's Tennis), the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee, and the USA Volleyball Indoor National Teams. With her expertise and dedication, Jennifer Ho provides valuable nutritional guidance to optimize the performance and well-being of athletes at various levels, significantly impacting their success in sports. In today's episode, we tackle many of your questions including supplements, iron, meat/dairy, carbs, eating depending on how hard your day of training is, the benefits of blackcurrants, and so much more! 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 -My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -2Before: Code: "THERUNNINGEFFECT30" for 30% off: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://2before.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Jan 10, 2024 · 9 min
The Key To Getting Faster: Falling In Love With The Process
A short clip from my conversation with Sahil Bloom (full episode can be found by going on our episode catalog). S H O W N O T E S -My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠t/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -PILLIAR PERFORMANCE (CODE "DOMINIC" FOR 15% OFF): ⁠⁠https://thefeed.com/collections/pillar-performance⁠
Jan 8, 2024 · 58 min
Coach Doug Soles On How To Become A Domintant High School Runner | Insights From The Coach Who Has Won NXN Twice With Two DIFFERENT Schools
Today on the podcast is one of the greatest high school coaches of all-time, Coach Doug Soles. Coach Soles coached at Great Oak High School in Temecula, CA, for 17 years. They won 14 state XC Championships and podiumed at NXN 6 times (3 boys and 3 girls). His boys won the 2015 NXN Title. During his first XC season at Herriman in 2022, they took 3rd at NXN, and this year, Herriman won NXN, making Coach Soles the first coach to ever win NXN team titles at two separate schools. In today's episode, Coach Soles talks about his history of success, principles of coaching, what working hard means, hunger, how to be successful as a high school distance runner, and so much more! If you want to take your running to the next level, specifically as a high schooler, you will not want to miss this one. Tap into the Coach Doug Soles 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 -My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠ t/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠ -PILLIAR PERFORMANCE (CODE "DOMINIC" FOR 15% OFF): ⁠https://thefeed.com/collections/pillar-performance⁠ -2Before: Code: "THERUNNINGEFFECT30" for 30% off: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://2before.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Jan 6, 2024 · 51 min
Stanford's Camille Peisner On NCAA Training, Mental Health, & Her Faith
Today on the podcast is my good friend Camille Peisner! Camille competes for Stanford University in the sprints. She holds PRs of 11.88 (100m), 23.92 (200m), & 54.31 (400m) and has been a prominent force on their sprint relay teams. In high school, Camille was a double winner at the 2021 Colorado 5A Championships in the 100 and 200 and was second in the 400. She led her team to win state 5A team titles in 2018, 2019, and 2021. Camille is also very actively involved in leadership for Christian athletes through organizations at Stanford, as well as creating her own blog and podcast. In today's episode, Camille walks me through training during the Holiday's, running for Stanford, mental health, her faith, attributes of successful athletes, and so much more! I absolutely loved this wide-ranging discussion and think there are so many good takeaways to be had. Don't miss this one! Tap into the Camille Peisner 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 -My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠
Jan 3, 2024 · 42 min
Adam Fogg On His Journey From Australia To Professional Runner: Insights From A 3:55 Miler
Today on the podcast is the one and only Adam Fogg! Adam is a Pro-Runner for Under Armour with UA Mission Run Baltimore Distance. He holds PRs of 3:35.70 (1500m), 3:55.70 (Mile), & 7:44.14 (3000). He also ran 29:26 on the track over 10,000m to win conference while representing Drake in 2021 (where he won the 1500, 5k, 10k triple). Adam also runs a successful YouTube channel, "The FogDog Exclusive," where he has documented his journey as a runner over the past few years. He has over 14.5k subscibers. In today's conversation, Adam walks me through what his training looks like, his progression in sport, how he got started on YouTube, the difference between college and pro runner, his ambitions for 2024, and so much more! This was a really fun and insightful conversation, and I hope you'll take the time to be enlightened by Adam. 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 -My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠ t/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠ -PILLIAR PERFORMANCE (CODE "DOMINIC" FOR 15% OFF): https://thefeed.com/collections/pillar-performance -2Before: Code: "THERUNNINGEFFECT30" for 30% off: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://2before.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Jan 1, 2024 · 57 min
PRing In The Marathon 18 Minutes In One Year With Eric Floberg + Lessons On Filmaking & Fatherhood
Today on the podcast is the one and only Eric Floberg! Eric holds PRs of 16:33 (5K), 35:35 (10K), 1:15:57 (Half-Marathon), & 2:39:29 in the Marathon. Eric progressed leaps and bounds in 2023, which he shares a little bit about in today's conversation. Eric also has a very established presence on YouTube and social media through his different accounts amassing over 200k subscribers on YouTube and over 80k on Instagram. In today's conversation, Eric shares many of his thoughts on running, photography/videography, fatherhood, telling stories, his upcoming goals and vision, and so much more! I absolutely loved this conversation, and I can certainly say I walked away from it a little bit better of a person because of it. Take the time to listen to this one. Tap into the Floberg Runs 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 -My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠ t/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠
Dec 28, 2023 · 42 min
Inside The Life Of A D1 Runner At The University Of Notre Dame With CJ Singleton
Today on the podcast is the one and only CJ Singleton! CJ runs for The University of Notre Dame, where he has progressed into a top runner for them. CJ took 14th at NCAA Regionals in the steeplechase (8:51.96), finished sixth in the steeplechase at Outdoor ACCs with a personal best time of 8:43.85, and 19th in the mile at Indoor ACCs (4:08.06). Earlier that season, CJ ran a PR of 4:04.55 in the mile at the Wisconsin Windy City Invite. CJ also excels in the classroom, making the 2023 All-ACC Outdoor Academic Team & 2023 All-ACC Indoor Academic Team. In high school, CJ was dominant in the state of Pennslyvania. He ran for Butler High School. He holds 10 school records, 5 state titles, was a 3x All-American, and a National Champion. In today's conversation, CJ shares his full story, how he's progressed over the years, being teammates with Drew Griffith in high school, doing Double Threshold Workouts, and much more! I thoroughly enjoyed my conversation with CJ, and I am confident that you'll find great value from it! If you're looking to take your running to the next level but aren't sure how to, this podcast is for you. Tap into the CJ Singleton 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 -My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠ t/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠
Dec 26, 2023 · 40 min
Dream On: From Australia To The Peak Of The NCAA - The Story Of Carley Thomas
Today on the podcast is Australian legend Carley Thomas! If you're not familiar with Carley, she is a standout middle-distance runner hailing from Sydney, Australia, who has established herself as a formidable force in collegiate track and field. With a remarkable list of achievements, including being the 2023 Pac-12 800m Runner-Up and a record-holder in the NCAA Distance Medley Relay, Thomas has consistently showcased her prowess on the track. Notably, she secured the 2022 Pac-12 800m Championship and has been a multi-time All-America Second Team honoree for events such as the 800m and Distance Medley Relay. Thomas overcame a challenging setback in 2020, rebounding from a leg fracture to earn the National Women's Freshman of the Year title. Her success extends beyond the track, as she has been recognized for her academic achievements, earning a spot on the USTFCCCA All-Academic Team multiple times and consistently making the Pac-12 Spring Academic Honor Roll. Thomas's impressive journey reflects not only her athletic prowess but also her resilience and commitment to both academic and athletic excellence. In today's episode, we discuss her upbringing in sports, how she came back from an extreme injury, her NIL deal with ON, her ambitions in sports, Australia vs. US, and so much more! I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation and got a lot from it! It'll be perfect for your runs this week. Tap into the Carley Thomas 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 -My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠ t/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠
Dec 22, 2023 · 47 min
Graham Blanks On WINNING The 2023 NCAA XC Title & Running 13:03 In The 5k (Collegiate Record) + Workout Secrets, His Upcoming NIL Deal, & Learning Napoleon Dynamite's Dance Routine
The Champ is here | Graham Blanks returns to the podcast! This time with an NCAA title and NCAA record to his name. Graham went undeafted all of the 2023 Cross Country season culminating in him winning the 2023 NCAA XC Title. He won in a time of 28:37.7 on Panorama Farms in Charlottesville, Virginia. He became the first-ever Ivy to win the men's cross country individual national title. Just two short weeks later, Graham lined up for his first race of the indoor season against a historic field, and ran a breathtaking 13:03.78 to win the race and set a new Collegiate Record. In today's conversation, Graham recaps his historic season and performances. He goes through many of the big ones, and breaks down the progress he's experinced and how he's gotten to where he is today! Graham also dicusses training, taking a break from running patience, Napoleon Dynamite, and more. Lastly, Graham hints at an NIL deal he's signed and will be annoucning shortly. This one is a banger. You won't want to miss it. Share with everyone you know. Break out the popcorn. Put in the AirPods. Tap into the Graham Blanks 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 -My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠
Dec 20, 2023 · 39 min
Waking Up At 5:00AM To Get Training In Before Her Full-Time Job With Mica Wood
Today on the podcast is Mica Wood! Mica was one of the greatest runners in Utah State history. She set two school records, ran 16:00 in the 5k, & 32:57 in the 10k. Not only was Mica excelling individually, but she also was a massive leader on her team. She led her team to a runner-up finish at the Mountain West XC Championships and to their second-ever NCAA nationals appearance. Mica decided after graduating that she wanted to continue to pursue her goals in the sport and see how far she could go. Despite working a full-time job, Mica makes time to run 75-mile weeks and chase after these goals under the guidance of her coach and husband, Adam Wood. Mica also has a big presence on social media where she documents these pursuits! In today's conversation, Mica goes into her story in sport, progressing throughout the years, how she trains with a full-time job, her future goals, being coached by her husband, TikTok, and so much more! Tap into the Mica Wood 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 -My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠
Dec 18, 2023 · 33 min
Italian Record Holder Sinta Vissa On Getting Faster, Moving Countries, & Ambitions For 2024
Today on the podcast is Sinta Vissa! She represented Italy at 2023 & 2022 World Athletics Championships competing in the women's 1500 metres. Sinta is the 2022 NCAA 1500m Champion. She is also the Italian indoor record holder for the mile. Sinta was born in Ethiopia and raised in Italy. She moved to the US in 2019 to run in the NCAA, and that led to her joining the OAC and running track professionally. She started running after watching the Ethiopian teams at the 2008 Olympics. In today's episode, Sinta takes me through her story, moving countries twice and what those transitions were like, going to the NCAA, her progression at Ole Miss, choosing OAC, her amabitions for 2024, and so much more! Tap into the Sinta Vissa 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 -My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠
Dec 16, 2023 · 35 min
The Call Room Rising Stars: Drew Griffith On Winning His First NATIONAL TITLE + The Race Breakdwon, Season Recap, & More
Back on The Call Room Rising Stars, to close out this series, is the champ himself, Drew Griffith! Drew won the 2023 HOKA Foot Locker National Meet in dominate fashion, winning by over six seconds in a time of 15:06.90. This comes after placing 8th at the meet the year prior. Drew has also had an incredible season winning his first XC State Title in the great state of Pennsylvania. He also ran 14:21 on the grass making him the 11th fastest ever at the distance. Drew currently holds PRs of 4:07 in the Mile, 8:48 in the 2-Mile, and is committed to run for The University of Notre Dame next year. In today's episode, Drew goes through his National Championship performance, his season as a whole, the performance of his future Notre Dame Teammates, what this race does for the expectations for the rest of his career, where the trophy is going, and so much more! Tap into the Drew Griffith 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 -My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠