THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCAST
The Running Effect is changing the way the world sees running.
Every week, host Dominic Schlueter sits down with the fastest, smartest, and most inspiring people in the sport to share untold stories, elite insights, and powerful conversations that move the culture forward.
Whether you're chasing a personal best or dreaming bigger about what running can mean in your life, The Running Effect is your home for passion, performance, and possibility.
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- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 48 minutes
- Episodes
- 580
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Julian Florez On Coaching & Pacing Josh Kerr & Insights From Working With The Brooks Beasts
Today on the podcast is Julian Florez, Assistant Coach of the Brooks Beasts Track Club.
Coach Florez began running at the age of thirteen, eventually becoming a first-generation student-athlete at …
From 17:52 In The 5k To State Champion & 4:02 Miler In ONE YEAR: The Story Of Riley Smith - The Most Underrated Boy In The Country
Today on "The Call Room: Road To Seattle" is the most underrated boy in the country, Riley Smith.
Y'all ask, we deliver. After months of requests to get this guy on, we're making it happen.
I'm g…
From Alcoholism To A Life Of Fitness & Purpose: How Tommie Runz Is Using His Story To Inspire Millions
Today on the podcast is the one and only Tommie Runz!
"Tommie Runz" was born in New York in August 1984. Growing up, Tommie was raised in Detroit and Southfield, Michigan. In 1993, at the age of 8, …
Creating One Of The Biggest Marketing Companies In The Sports World: The Story Of JT Service
Today on the podcast is the Founder & CEO of Soul Focus Sports & Run Local Ventures, JT Service.
JT is one of the kindest and most fired-up individuals I've ever met. I've had the privilege of work…
THE CALL ROOM: ROAD TO SEATTLE: Jane Hedengren On Running The Fourth Fastest Mile Of ALL-TIME For HS & Her Ambitions For The Future
Coach Mike Smith & Coach Chris Miltenberg On Their Collaborative Relationship That Has Fueled Their Success | Inside The Minds Of Two Of The Greatest NCAA Coaches Of All-Time
Today on the podcast are two of the greatest coaches in NCAA History, Coach Chris Miltenberg & Coach Mike Smith.
Coach Chris Miltenberg is the Director of Cross Country and Track & Field at Univers…
A Wholesome Conversation With The Fastest Twins In The Country: Inside The Journey Of Olivia & Andrea Markezich
Today on the podcast are the fastest twins in the country, Olivia & Andrea Markezich!
Olivia placed 3rd at the 2023 NCAA XC Championships in Charlotte, Virginia, a few months ago. That incredible p…
Inside Olin Hacker's 5th Place Finish At Worlds + His Takes On Nico Young, Jakob vs. Josh, & Other Hot Topics
Today on the podcast is Owen Slacker!
Olin opened up his 2024 season with a new PB at 5,000 meters (13:08.76) indoors at the BU Terrier Classic. A month later he ran a fantastic race to finish secon…
Coach Andrea Grove-McDonough On Creating A Culture Of Winning | How She Flipped Around Toledo's Programs In Less Than A Year
Today on the podcast is the Director of Cross Country and Track & Field at the University of Toledo, Coach Andrea Grove-McDonough!
Under the leadership of Coach McDonough, the Toledo cross country t…
Global Head of Human Performance & Principal Scientist at WHOOP Kristen Holmes On How Sleep Can Take Your Peformance In Athletics & Life To The Next Level
Today on the podcast is the one and only Kristen Holmes! This conversation was a true privilege to have.
Kristen is the Global Head of Human Performance & Principal Scientist at WHOOP.
Kristen is…
The Comeback Is Greater Than The Setback: How NCAA Champion & Adidas Pro Will Sumner Is Using Lessons From His 2024 Setbacks & Using Them To Make 2025 His Best Year Yet
Mid-distance star Will Sumner is back on the show after smashing the Millrose Games 600m record in February, clocking an impressive 1:14.04
The former Georgia Bulldog, who attended Woodstock High Scho…
Notre Dame's Coach Chris Neal On His Wild Journey From Coaching Middle School To Leading Power Five Schools To NCAA Championships
Today on the podcast is Coach Chris Neal!
Coach Neal is currently an Assistant Track & Field and Cross Country Coach at The University of Notre Dame. He leads the Men's program.
Before Notre Dame,…
An Exclusive Look At The Freshman Year Of Connor Burns & Simeon Birnbaum
CONNOR BURNS & SIMEON BIRNBAUM RETURN TO THE PODCAST
You ask, we deliver.
After months of requests to get the villains back on the podcast, we came through.
Connor Burns & Simeon Birnbaum were t…
Coach Lew Caralla On What It Takes To Be Great, Sacrifices, Attributes Of The Most Successful People, & Giving Viral Speeches
Today on the podcast is the Director of Strength & Conditioning at the Univerisity of Charlotte, Lew Caralla.
He's perhaps best known for his viral practice speeches to his teams over the years tha…
A Conversation With The Head Coach Of HOKA NAZ Elite: Jack Mullaney | Insights From Coaching Some Of The Fastest Athletes In The World
Today on the podcast is Head Coach of HOKA NAZ Elite Jack Mullaney.
Born and raised in Eagan, Minn., Jack stayed in state and attended the University of Minnesota, where he spent time as a student …
Sadie Engelhardt On Her Pursuit Of Greatness In 2024 + An Inside Look At Her Commitment To NC State
Back on the podcast is one of the fastest high school girl milers of all time, Sadie Engelhardt!
This past weekend, Sadie won the 2024 New Balance National Indoor Mile title by running a meet record…
Beating The Odds: Habtamu Cheney On Running 110 Mile Weeks While Working A Full-Time Job
Today on the podcast is Habtamu Cheney!
Habtamu holds PRs of 63:19 in the Half-Marathon and 2:15:43 in the Marathon. He most recently placed 22nd at the 2024 Olympic Marathon Trials and last year 19…
Inside The Journey Of One Of The Youngest Female Coaches In The NCAA: The Inspiring Story Of Judy Pendergast
Today on the podcast is one of the assistant coaches at The University of Tennesee, Coach Judy Pendergast!
Coach Judy Pendergast began her first season coaching on Rocky Top in 2023-24 after spendi…
A Conversation With NCAA Champion, World Championship Finalist, & 4:24 Miler Maia Ramsden Ahead Of The NCAA Championships
Today on the podcast is 2xNCAA Champion & National-Record Holder, Maia Ramsden!
This conversation was recorded the week leading into the NCAA Championship Mile, so it's very fun looking back on thi…
A Conversation With The New Assistant Coach Of The Bowerman Track Club: Alex Ostberg
Today on the podcast is the newly announced assistant coach of the Bowerman Track Club, Alex Ostberg.
For some background, Alex Ostberg is a seven-time All-American who holds PRs of 3:58 in the Mil…