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
- 579
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
The Spanish Rocket: Mario García Romo Shares His Story, Placing 4th At Worlds, OAC, & Goals For 2023
Fresh off of a 3000m PB (7:34), Mario Garcia Romo, aka The Spanish Rocket, appears on the podcast. In high school, Mario had personal bests of 1:50.66 in the 800m, 3:42.35 in the 1500m, 8:12 in the 3…
Inside The Life Of Nicholas Thompson: CEO of The Atlantic & 50k American Record Holder (45+) | Run-Commuting, Writing, & Fatherhood
I have the extreme privilege of speaking with Nicholas Thompson today. Nicholas is the current CEO at The Atlantic and the former Editor-in-Chief at Wired. He graduated from Stanford University, rece…
Connor Burns Is Training To Make History | A Conversation Before The NBGP & Millrose Games
Back like he never left, Connor Burns returns on the podcast to give the inside scoop. After a disappointing end to his XC season at NXN, Connor has bounced back better than ever and is putting in wo…
Olympian & Former American Record Holder Bob Kennedy Goes Through The History Books
Today on the podcast, I have the great privilege of speaking with American distance running legend, Bob Kennedy. Bob won two OHSAA XC State Titles, was the 1987 national junior champion in cross coun…
A Conversation With Kole Mathison After Making His First USA National Team
Fresh of making his first US National Team, Kole Mathison returns to the podcast to recap this incredible race. The last time I spoke with Kole was fresh off of his first XC National Title just over …
An Inside Look At The Unlikely Career Of World Champion Grayson Murphy | Inspirations, Stories, & Wisdom From Grayson's Incredible Story
Today I have the privilege of having the one and only Grayson Murphy on the podcast. Grayson is an extraordinarily accomplished professional runner for Saucony. She is a 2xUS champion and a 1xWorld C…
THE CALL ROOM With Ben Flanagan | Episode 2: Sights Set On Boston | 5k Preview + More!
Episode 2! A deep recap from the past two weeks and a look ahead to the future with other subjects sprinkled in throughout!
About THE CALL ROOM: Have you ever wondered what it looks like to train a…
800m Superstar Aaliyah Miller Shares Her Story, Signing With On, Joining Team BOSS, & Goals For 2023.
Today on the podcast, I have the great privilege of speaking with NCAA Champ, Team BOSS member, and professional runner for On, Aaliyah Miller! In high school, she ran 2:02 in the 800m, represented T…
Inside The Mind Of Sam Parsons | An Honest Conversation About The Peaks & Valleys Of Professional Running
Today's podcast is a look into the mind of a professional runner, the ups, downs, and everything in between. Professional runner for Tinman Elite and Germany, Sam Parsons shares his story in full tod…
How To Make 2023 Your Best Year Ever With Matt Choi | How To Change, Take Risks, & The Downside Of Setting Goals
Warning: This podcast will get you so fired up that you'll want to run through a brick wall.
Back like he never left, Matt Choi is back and better than ever. Matt and I have a discussion that will …
A Conversation With The Fastest Brothers In America: Nico, Lex, & Leo Young
The podcast you've all been waiting for. Perhaps, the podcast of the year, and we're only fourteen days into it. In today's podcast, we sit down and have a conversation with the fastest brothers in A…
Marathoner Zachary Barker Shares His Story + An Inside Look At Chasing An Olympic Trials Standard
Today on the podcast, I have a close friend who also is a very accomplished runner and an extremely amazing human being, Zachary Barker. Zach started his running days in middle school, where he devel…
NCAA Champ & NIKE Pro Conner Mantz Shares His Story: Beginnings In The Sport, BYU Years, His Faith, Future Goals, & More
Today on the podcast, I have the one and only Conner Mantz. This is an interview I've been wanting to make happen for a while. Conner has one of the brightest futures for the US distance runner and h…
THE CALL ROOM With Ben Flanagan | Episode 1: Things Are Heating Up In Ann Arbor
Have you ever wondered what it looks like to train as a professional distance runner? What the day-to-day life looks like? How to handle setbacks, failure, adversity, and doubts? How to set goals, tr…
Professional Marathoner Lauren Goss Shares Her Incredibly Inspiring Story
Today on the podcast, I have the great privilege of speaking with accomplished triathlete turned professional runner Lauren Goss. Lauren has had a breakout year in 2022 in the sport of running, cemen…
A Wide Ranging Conversation With National Champion Irene Riggs | Hear Her Story, Insights, Choosing Stanford, & More
Today on the podcast, I have the great privilege of speaking with national champion, Irene Riggs. Irene recently won Nike Cross Nationals (NXN) and had a historic season, forever cementing her legacy…
A Thoughtful Conversation With Rachel McArthur | An Honest Discussion About Her Career, Lessons Learned, & Her Future
In today's episode of The Running Effect, we sit down with esteemed guest Rachel McArthur to discuss a range of topics related to running and life. Rachel recently graduated from the University of Co…
A Conversation With America's Fastest Twins: Davin & Creed Thompson
Today on the podcast, I am joined by the fastest twins in America, Davin and Creed Thompson. Davin has had impressive performances, including a 13:35 in the 5k and a 30th-place finish at the 2022 NCA…
National Champion Kole Mathison Speaks On His Historic Season, The Journey, Drip, & Future Plans
Today we have a very special guest on the podcast; the one and only Kole Mathison. Kole is a rising star in the running world who just won his first national championship in dominant fashion at Champ…
The Science Behind Comparison And Its Destructive Nature: How To Overcome It With Shannon Thompson, MAPP, NCCP
"Comparison is the thief of joy." This is a quote that you will hear me frequently repeat on the podcast, not only because it's an impactful quote, but also because every human struggles with compari…