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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Feb 4, 2022 · 32 min
Fiona O'Keeffe Recaps Her Historic Houston Half Marathon, Puma Elite, & Her Outlook For 2022!
LIKE | SUBSCRIBE | SHARE (: In episode forty-five of The Running Effect (with Dominic Schlueter), I speak with Fiona O'Keeffe. Recently Fiona ran 1:07:42 in the half marathon which made her the fifth fastest American at that distance ever! This was also the fastest half marathon debut by an American women ever (on a record eligible course). In this episode, we do a deep dive into this race and all the preparation that went into it. We get insight into her mindset and how she prepared herself mentally. We also get to hear all about her new group and her experience training with this new team! S H O W N O T E S -The first episode with Fiona (a great look into her backstory): https://open.spotify.com/episode/34ywAs4aicP4sPleBJvldN?si=7UHGm7BGQ8qv_qFziF4v-w&utm_source=copy-link -A great article on Fiona's race: http://www.fast-women.org/2022/01/24/after-one-year-as-a-pro-a-breakthrough-for-fiona-okeeffe/ -Fiona's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fiona_okeeffe/?hl=en
Dec 21, 2021 · 1 hr 17 min
Matt Fox Founder of Sweat Elite. A Deep Dive Into What It Takes To Run A Successful Company.
LIKE | SUBSCRIBE | SHARE (: In episode forty-four of The Running Effect (with Dominic Schlueter), I speak with Matt Fox. In this episode, we go through Matt's career both his running and his company Sweat Elite. Matt had a very successful running career in his prep years. We go into what he learned from these experiences and how it shapes his running today. We also go into the creation and production behind Sweat Elite and his thoughts on many current running topics. This is a phenomenal episode for anyone who wants to hear what goes behind running a successful company! S H O W N O T E S -Matt's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/?hl=en -Sweat Elite's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweatelite/?hl=en -Sweat Elite's YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFYpwqeNXx7M9xosFjdm5kQ -Sweat Elite's Website: https://www.sweatelite.co/ -Matt's Strava (personal training log): https://www.strava.com/athletes/6248359
Aug 26, 2021 · 48 min
Samuel Voelz Goes Through His Incredible Journey From D3 To Success At Notre Dame
LIKE | SUBSCRIBE | SHARE (: In episode forty-three of The Running Effect (with Dominic Schlueter), I speak with Samuel Voelz. In this episode, we go through Sam's incredible and inspiring career! From his high school years where he was a state champion, running for DePauw, transferring to Notre Dame, this amazing 2021 season, and so much more! This is a really inspiring and positive conversation that will leave you motivated to chase after your goals. S H O W N O T E S Sam's Notre Dame Profile: https://und.com/roster/samuel-voelz/ Yared's Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1kcjlVdvU09XVd2EDq4vbL?si=iiDcBCn5RAmWB2UT6QI_PQ&dl_branch=1 -Music used for intro/outro: https://youtu.be/hnkUvwOHaf0 God bless you all!
Aug 26, 2021 · 55 min
NCAA Record Holder & Olympian Yared Nuguse On Culture, Success, And His Running Journey.
LIKE | SUBSCRIBE | SHARE (: In episode thirty-seven of The Running Effect (with Dominic Schlueter), I speak with Yared Nuguse. In this episode, we go through Yared's incredible career so far. We start out going through how he got his start in the sport in running and his amazing high school career. Then we go into his decision to run for Notre Dame, their recent success, culture, and setting the NCAA 1500m record this past season. Lastly, we go through making his first Olympic team and his future in the sport. S H O W N O T E S -Yared's Notre Dame Profile: https://und.com/roster/yared-nuguse/ -Podium Runner Feature on Yared: https://www.podiumrunner.com/culture/how-yared-nuguse-became-the-fastest-1500m-runner-in-collegiate-history/ -Yared's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yaredthegoose/?hl=en -Music used for intro/outro: https://youtu.be/hnkUvwOHaf0 God bless you all!
Aug 26, 2021 · 46 min
NCAA 10k Champion & British 5k Champion: Patrick Dever on His Remarkable 2021 Season
LIKE | SUBSCRIBE | SHARE (: In episode thirty-seven of The Running Effect (with Dominic Schlueter), I speak with Patrick Dever. Patrick had an incredible 2021 season winning the 10k title at NCAAs and won the 5k at the British National Championships. In this episode, we go through Patrick's upbringing all the way to this past season. We do a deep-dive into NCAAs and all that he's got planned for the future. S H O W N O T E S -Patrick's Tulsa profile: https://tulsahurricane.com/sports/cross-country/roster/patrick-dever/9984 -Patrick's NCAA 10k Race: https://youtu.be/dFJJ-lBSCmc -Why We Sleep: https://www.amazon.com/Why-We-Sleep-Unlocking-Dreams/dp/1501144316 -Music used for intro/outro: https://youtu.be/hnkUvwOHaf0 God bless you all!
Aug 26, 2021 · 1 hr 15 min
Ella Donaghu Shares Her Wisdom on Pressure, Culture, Leadership, and Consistency!
LIKE | SUBSCRIBE | SHARE (: In episode thirty-seven of The Running Effect (with Dominic Schlueter), I speak with Ella Donaghu. Ella is one of the most accomplished runners to ever come through Oregon. She was a ten-time state champion, placed second at NXN, and broke the state record in the 3k (running 9:24.86). She then went onto Stanford where she was a seven-time All-American, a PAC-12 champion in the 1500m, and so much more! In this episode, we go through Ella's incredible career so far from her high school years in Oregon to her most recent season with Stanford. Ella goes in-depth into her career and all the ups and downs she's experienced in the sport. We also discuss if Lebron James can break five minutes in the mile. S H O W N O T E S -Ella's Stanford Profile: https://gostanford.com/sports/cross-country/roster/ella-donaghu/17253 -A great article on Ella's mindset during Covid: https://www.oregonlive.com/trackandfield/2020/04/fairly-tale-conclusion-to-ella-donaghus-collegiate-career-gets-put-on-hold-oregon-track-field-rundown.html -Elise Cranny Podcast Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Mcm4dpEbpIOX716o1RRoo?si=eQVOhljkSh-Bz1D4fzrg1Q&dl_branch=1 -Ella's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elladonaghu/?hl=en -Music used for intro/outro: https://youtu.be/hnkUvwOHaf0 God bless you all!
Aug 4, 2021 · 58 min
Chris Derrick Dives Deep Into His Successful Career From Running 13:55 (5k) in High School to Running For BTC
LIKE | SUBSCRIBE | SHARE (: In episode thirty-seven of The Running Effect (with Dominic Schlueter), I speak with the legend Chris Derrick. Chris is easily one of the most successful American distance runners. In high school, he ran 13:55 (in the 5k) and won NXN individually and as a team. In college, Chris ran for Stanford where he was a Fourteen-Time All-American and multi-time NCAA runner up. Chris still owns the American Collegiate NCAA 10k record. He most recently ran for Nike and the Bowerman Track Club where he accomplished many things on the track, grass, and roads. In this episode, we dive deep into Chris's career from his big high school progression to running professionally for Nike and The Bowerman Track Club. We go into many of his races and get his thoughts and insights on various topics. Lastly, we go into his new blog and personal coaching. S H O W N O T E S -Chris's Bowerman Profile: https://www.bowermantc.com/chris-derrick-bio -Chris's Stanford Profile: https://gostanford.com/sports/track-and-field/roster/chris-derrick/8661 -Chris's Coaching: https://www.highgearrunning.com/about -Death Camp: https://youtu.be/WnnHps66wcU Chris's Blog: https://chrisderrick.substack.com/people/13634428-chris-derrick?sort=archive -The Food Lab: https://www.amazon.com/Food-Lab-Cooking-Through-Science/dp/0393081087 -Music used for intro/outro: https://youtu.be/hnkUvwOHaf0 God bless you all!
Aug 4, 2021 · 52 min
Julia Heymach Shares Lessons and Inspirations From Her Storied Career!
LIKE | SUBSCRIBE | SHARE (: In episode thirty-seven of The Running Effect (with Dominic Schlueter), I speak with Julia Heymach. Julia runs competitively for the University of Stanford where she is a three-time All-American. Prior to her time there, she had one of the most historic high school careers in the state of Texas highlighted by 4:40 in the 1600 to win her State Championship in 2015. In this episode, Julia takes us through her remarkable career from when she first started running, to this past year of success running for Stanford! This episode will leave you motivated and inspired to chase after your goals! S H O W N O T E S -Julia's Stanford Profile: https://gostanford.com/sports/cross-country/roster/julia-heymach/17259 -Julia's Olympic Trials 1500m Race: https://youtu.be/SZETvwdhofs -Julia's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.hey___/?hl=en -The Half Step Pod (Julia's Episode): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-19-julia-heymach-recaps-olympic-trials-her/id1556796646?i=1000528766227 -Music used for intro/outro: https://youtu.be/hnkUvwOHaf0 God bless you all!
Aug 4, 2021 · 1 hr 8 min
"Keep Believing In Yourself" With Eight-Time NCAA All American and Professional Mindset Coach Anna Rohrer
LIKE | SUBSCRIBE | SHARE (: In episode thirty-six of The Running Effect (with Dominic Schlueter), I speak with Anna Rohrer. Anna was a two-time Foot Locker National Champion and Gatorade National Player of the year in high school. From there, she went on to an extremely successful career at the University of Notre Dame where she was an 8-time All-American. Now she is the Director of Coaching at "Dreamfuel" and a Coach and Mentor for her company "Next Level Racing"! In this episode, we go through her whole career from high school to professional and some of the lessons she's learned. We dive into specific subjects unique to Anna's story that will help you better understand Anna and why she is so successful. We also go into her two new companies and all the good work she is doing! S H O W N O T E S -Dreamfuel: https://dreamfuelcoaching.com/ -Next Level Racing: https://www.next-level-racing.com/ -Anna's Notre Dame Profile: https://und.com/roster/anna-rohrer/ -Anna's Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anna_Rohrer -Increase Your Impact Podcast (podcast mentioned in this episode): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/increase-your-impact-with-justin-sua-a-podcast-for-leaders/id1058589696 -Endure: https://www.amazon.com/Endure-Curiously-Elastic-Limits-Performance/dp/0062499866 -Music used for intro/outro: https://youtu.be/hnkUvwOHaf0 God bless you all!
Jul 21, 2021 · 1 hr 2 min
Sage Hurta Shares Insights On Consistency, Winning an NCAA Title, Future Goals, And Her Next Chapter With OAC.
LIKE | SUBSCRIBE | SHARE (: In episode thirty-six of The Running Effect (with Dominic Schlueter), I speak with Sage Hurta. Sage was a seven-time State Champion (including winning one in 7th grade) in the state of New York, a six-time All-American at the University of Colorado (winning one individual title and two team titles), and one of the newest members of the OAC. I had a delightful conversation with Sage. We go through her amazing career so far and what she has planned for the future. Sage shares so much amazing advice that will help you become a better version of yourself. S H O W N O T E S -Sage's Colorado Profile: https://cubuffs.com/sports/track-and-field/roster/sage-hurta/15078 -Sage's Instagram: www.instagram.com/hurtasage/?hl=en -Sage's Strava (personal training log): https://www.strava.com/athletes/59215429?oq=Sage%20Hurta Music used for intro/outro: https://youtu.be/hnkUvwOHaf0 God bless you all!
Jul 21, 2021 · 1 hr 9 min
Michael Bergmann Shares Lessons, Reflections, And Stories From His 31yrs at Nike, Portland Track, and IncubatorU.
LIKE | SUBSCRIBE | SHARE (: In episode thirty-three of The Running Effect (with Dominic Schlueter), I speak with Michael Bergmann President of Portland Track and Principal Consultant at IncubatorU. We explore so many topics and hear so many amazing stories in this conversation. Michael is easily one of the most successful people I've ever had the privilege of speaking to. He gives us insight into his successful life and takes us inside his journey. We hear about his childhood where he competed for the Portland Track Club, his high school adventures (including testing shoes for Nike), his 31yrs at Nike, starting a consulting company, being the President of Portland Track, and so much more! This is a must-listen for anyone who wants insight into a successful life. S H O W N O T E S Portland Track: https://www.portlandtrack.com/ IncubatorU: https://www.incubatoru.com/ Michael's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mbergie/ Shoe Dog: https://www.amazon.com/Shoe-Dog-Memoir-Creator-Nike/dp/1501135910/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Tracklandia: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo5TE6wpU50kREWVbRdKnOQ A Good Article on Nike's Role in Track and Field: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/18/sports/nike-track-field-olympic-trials-future.html?smid=li-share Music used for intro/outro: https://youtu.be/hnkUvwOHaf0 God bless you all!
Jul 1, 2021 · 54 min
Riley Masters Shares His Wisdom On Consistency, Leadership, and Lessons He Learned Throughout His Career
LIKE | SUBSCRIBE | SHARE (: In episode thirty-three of The Running Effect (with Dominic Schlueter), we speak with Riley Masters. We go through his incredible Hall of Fame career in Maine, his collegiate years (first at Maine and then Oklahoma), and then his professional years with Brooks and Nike. We hear his thoughts on consistency, leadership, and some of the lessons he's learned during his career. He also gives us his thoughts on Track and Field in 2021, what it's like to have his wife still running, and Gold Hill vs Magnolia Road. Show Notes -Riley's Profile: https://rileymasters.runnerspace.com/ -Riley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riley_masters/?hl=en -Riley's Coaching Website: https://masterstrainingsystems.com/ -Music used for intro/outro: https://youtu.be/hnkUvwOHaf0 God bless you all!
Jul 1, 2021 · 55 min
THE RUNNING EFFECT (E9) | NCAA Champ & Reebok Pro: Ben Flanagan
In episode nine of The Running Effect (with Dominic Schlueter), we speak with Ben Flanagan! In this episode, we go deep through Ben's career including his 10k win and recent success as a pro! This is a super fun and informative conversation. We even ask if Ben thinks he could beat Justyn Knight in a half-marathon... Podcast Notes for Episode Nine w/Ben Flanagan: -Ben's Michigan profile: https://mgoblue.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/ben-flanagan/16783 -Day in the life: https://youtu.be/BABKH7plMMQ -Personal Training Log (Strava): https://www.strava.com/pros/41161380 -10k Championship Race: https://youtu.be/iCwdlWixOVE -Book that has the most impact on Ben's life: https://www.amazon.com/Once-Runner-John-Parker-Jr/dp/1416597891 -Music used for intro/outro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQO8e... God bless you all!
Jun 3, 2021 · 52 min
All Things Sports Management and Marketing with Patrick Lemieux
LIKE | SUBSCRIBE | SHARE (: In episode thirty-three of The Running Effect (with Dominic Schlueter), we speak with Patrick Lemieux. Patrick is the husband of Gwen Jorgenson who won the Women's Triathlon in the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio. Patrick played a vital role in Gwen's success by helping her with her needs 24/7 to maximize her performences. Today, Patrick is a sports agent representing many different accomplished athletes. In this episode, we go through many different subjects. We especially explore how to get sponsored and what makes an athlete valuable to a brand. Show Notes An In-Depth Article About Patrick & Gwen: https://sportsworld.nbcsports.com/gwen-jorgensen-triathlon-husband-patrick/ Never Split The Difference: https://www.amazon.com/Never-Split-Difference-Negotiating-Depended/dp/0062407805 Patrick's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patrick_lemieux/?hl=en -Music used for intro/outro: https://youtu.be/hnkUvwOHaf0 God bless you all!
Jun 3, 2021 · 46 min
NCAA Pre-Race Show: Robert Brandt On His Mindset, Training, Tactics, and Chasing an NCAA Title.
LIKE | SUBSCRIBE | SHARE (: In episode thirty-two of The Running Effect (with Dominic Schlueter), I catch up with Robert on all he’s been up to since we last talked in December, this current 2021 track season, and most importantly, take a deep-dive into the most upcoming NCAAs. We go through how he's feeling both physically and mentally and explore many subjects around Nationals! We also go through what he'd make for Gordon Ramsay for dinner. -The First Time Robert Appeared on TRE (An amazing listen): https://youtu.be/-4C4r20MdSk -Robert's Georgetown Profile: https://guhoyas.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/robert--brandt/12252 -Robert's Strava (personal training log): https://www.strava.com/athletes/30660522?oq=robert -Music used for intro/outro: https://youtu.be/hnkUvwOHaf0 God bless you all!
May 13, 2021 · 1 hr 4 min
Cory Leslie Director & Coach of Tinman Elite
In episode thirteen of The Running Effect (with Dominic Schlueter), we speak with Coach Cory Leslie of Tinman Elite. We go throughout his career from his high school year in Ohio to running professionally for Nike. Then we go into his coaching career and his different philosophy. This episode is insanely fun and certainly worth listening to! Show Notes for episode thirteen w/Coach Cory Leslie: -Tinman Profile: https://tinmanelite.com/meet-our-coaches -Coach Leslie's Strava (personal training log): https://www.strava.com/athletes/41003741 -Long Run/Workout Video Talked About: https://youtu.be/zqiS6YkrGM8 -A book that has had an impact on Coach Leslie's life: https://www.amazon.com/Enders-Ender-Quintet-Orson-Scott/dp/0812550706/ref=asc_df_0812550706/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312114682054&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2734797441885028545&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9015082&hvtargid=pla-434128130150&psc=1 -Music used for intro/outro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQO8e... God bless you all!
May 1, 2021 · 59 min
American Record Holder & Olympian Shelby Houlihan Has The Mindset Of A Champion
LIKE | SUBSCRIBE | SHARE (: In episode thirty of The Running Effect (with Dominic Schlueter), we speak with Shelby Houlihan from the Bowerman Track Club. Shelby is the American Record Holder in the 5k (14:23), 1500m (3:54), and made the Olympic games in 2016, but her journey to get there hasn't always been smooth. She was born with a rare hereditary blood disorder called spherocytosis and had other struggles throughout her career. Her champion mindset has set her apart from other competitors throughout each stage in her career/life. There are so many amazing lessons/principles she shares in this show! I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did! Show Notes For Episode Thirty w/Shelby Houlihan: -An amazing article on Shelby (10/10 worth reading): https://www.womensrunning.com/culture/people/you-dont-know-shelby-houlihan/ -Shelby's Bowerman Profile: https://www.bowermantc.com/shelby-houlihan-bio -Shelby's ASU Profile: https://thesundevils.com/sports/track-and-field/roster/shelby-houlihan/2562 -14:23 AR Race Video: https://youtu.be/7GP3A-e4ByU?t=387 -Music used for intro/outro: https://youtu.be/hnkUvwOHaf0 God bless you all!
Apr 30, 2021 · 1 hr
Morgan McDonald on Childhood in Australia, Winning NCAAs, and Team Boss
In episode twenty-three of The Running Effect (with Dominic Schlueter), we speak with Morgan Mcdonald. In this episode, we go through his incredible career, growing up in Australia, World XC Champs, his collegiate journey/winning an NCAA title, joining Team Boss, his hair vs Craig Engels, and so much more! This episode is filled with lots of laughter and practical advice that will help you become a better runner. Show Notes for episode twenty-three with Morgan Mcdonald: -Morgan's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbeZCF2JP03CT_24UtU0q0Q/featured -Morgan's Strava (personal training log): https://www.strava.com/pros/morgan_mcdonald -Morgan's Wisconsin Profile: https://uwbadgers.com/sports/mens-cross-country/roster/morgan-mcdonald/6379 -Music used for intro/outro: https://youtu.be/rQO8escJC78 God bless you all!
Apr 30, 2021 · 56 min
Improving Mental Performance with Sports Psychologist Shannon Thompson
In episode twelve, we speak with Shannon Thompson (for the second time!). We discuss what she's been working on; most especially, the new Hypo2 course on mental performance. We also discuss why it's important to work on Mental Performance and what benefits there are. Show Notes for episode for twelve w/Shannon Thomson: -Hypo2 Sports Mental Performance Course: https://hypo2sport.com/mental-performance/ -Shannon's background/Hypo2 profile: https://hypo2sport.com/team/sthompson/ -Music used for intro/outro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQO8e... God bless you all!
Apr 30, 2021 · 1 hr 11 min
Robert Brandt on Goals, Training, Failure, and "The Track Meet"
In episode twenty-two of The Running Effect (with Dominic Schlueter), we speak with Robert Brandt. In this episode, we go through his incredible career, injuries, high school years, his collegiate journey so far, and so much more! Robert has experienced so much success in the past few months, but we go through everything that got him to that point. This episode will certainly provide inspiration and motivation! Show Notes for episode twenty-two with Robert Brandt: -Robert's Georgetown Profile: https://guhoyas.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/robert--brandt/12252 -Robert's Strava (personal training log): https://www.strava.com/athletes/30660522?oq=robert -A Book that has had an impact on Robert's Life: https://www.amazon.com/Cant-Hurt-Me-Master-Your/dp/1544512287 -Music used for intro/outro: https://youtu.be/rQO8escJC78 God bless you all!