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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More than a podcast — a revolution in how running is told, lived, and loved.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 48 minutes
- Episodes
- 579
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Behind Breaking2: Dr. Brad Wilkins PhD on Human Limits, Eliud Kipchoge’s Mindset, and the Science of the Impossible + What YOU Can Learn From It All
What does it take to break one of the most iconic barriers in sports history?
Brad Wilkins, lead scientist on Nike’s Breaking2 project, joins the show to pull back the curtain on the science, strategy…
“I Got Hit by a Car. Then I Ran 4:03 Mile.” — TJ Hansen’s Wild Rise to the Top of U.S. High School Distance Running
For TJ Hansen, running isn’t just a passion — it’s the job. And business is booming.
Up next in our 2025 HOKA Festival of Miles series, we welcome the Michigan standout who’s made a national name for …
Keegan Smith: 14:23 XC, 4:04 Mile Injured, NCAA Dreams, and His Relentless Chase for a Sub-4 Minute Mile
As Keegan Smith is apt to say, winning isn’t everything – running your best is.
Up next in our 2025 HOKA Festival of Miles series, we welcome one of the most dominant high school distance runners in t…
Registered Dietitian Alex Larson Shares Key Insights On How To Fuel Yourself Better As A Runner
Dietitian Alex Larson, on a mission to fuel the world's endurance athletes, joins the show today to share her expert tips on nutrition, health, and performance for long-term success.Alex is a mother …
The Renaissance Athlete: How Former D1 Athlete & Artist Zach Litoff Has Worked With The Biggest Brands In The Sport, Re-Shaping What Running Means To Him, & Creating A Photo Book From The OLY Trials
The creative force behind Litoff Studios, Mr. Zach Litoff himself, joins the show today, ready to discuss his new book.
Zach seamlessly intertwines athleticism and artistry–blending his elite athleti…
Corbin Coombs Shares Exlsucive Insights On His Journey To Running A Sub-4 Mile & Creating History In New Mexico As A High Schooler
Episode 1 of The Call Room: Road to Records is here, featuring New Mexico's fastest miler and ascending star, Corbin Coombs.
Corbin, a senior at Organ Mountain High School in Las Cruces, New Mexico, i…
National Record Holder, Champion, & 1:48 800m Runner Cole Boone Shares His Secrets Of His Breakout Year
High school mid-distance sensation Cole Boone joins us today, fresh off two monumental performances in March that have solidified him as a national champion.
Cole, a junior at Pulaski County High Scho…
Introducing: The Run Down By The Running Effect | Inside Our Brand New, State Of The Art Newsletter Written By Professional Running Coach & Former Stanford / UNC All-American Alex Ostberg
INTRODUCING: THE RUN DOWN BY THE RUNNING EFFECT
The Run Down isn’t just a newsletter. It’s a field manual for runners who want to master the mental, physical, and philosophical game of distance runni…
World Renowned Sports Physiologist Dr. Jim Taylor Shares Scientifically Proven Ways To Deal With Pressure & Pre-Race Anxiety + How To Set Goals That Will Lead You To Success
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Performance and sport expert Dr. Jim Taylor returns to the show to discuss Dominic’s recent running of the Knoxville Marathon …
Duke Athlete & HS Sub 4-Miler Jackson Heidesch Opens Up On His Battles With Mental Health, Almost Quitting The Sport, And His Future Within Track & Field
The journey of Jackson Heidesch is one of unbridled honesty and crushing heartbreak.
From high school standout to oft-injured Duke student-athlete, Jackson Heidesch has been forced to deal with more t…
Inside The Mind Of A Record-Breaker: How Liam Murphy Has Become One Of The Greatest Runners In The NCAA EVER | Insights From His 1500m Collegiate Record & Chase For A National Title
Villanova's Liam Murphy is quickly etching his name into the record books.
Fresh off shattering the NCAA 1500m record with a blistering 3:33.02 at the Raleigh Relays, Liam joins the show today to dis…
"If you think junk food is bad for you, let me tell you how BAD under-fueling is!" | Registered Dietitian Cortney Berling Shares Key Insights & Science On Nutrition For Runners
Registered Dietitian and running coach Cortney Berling joins the show to cut through the noise of diet culture and teach us how to fuel smart for long-term running success.
Cortney, also a Certified D…
How This United States Air Force Airman Placed 4th In The World At The World Championships: How Sam Gilman Defied The Odds & Made His Dreams A Reality
Personal challenges have not dimmed the force that is Sam Gilman.
A former Air Force Academy distance star, Sam came into the New Year with a blast, securing bronze at the USA Indoor Track & Field Cha…
Sports Scientist Reveals The Secrets Of Success In Distance Running... | Why Zone2 Training Is Overhyped, Threshold, Supershoes, & The Things You Can Do TODAY To Get Faster
Sports scientist, running coach, and all-around badass Jonah Rosner is here today—ready to drop knowledge and level up our understanding of running science.
Jonah is an applied sport scientist based o…
How US Champion, Olympian, & HOKA Pro Nia Akins Faith Has Grounded And Propelled Her Through Her Toughest Trials, Both In Running & Life, & How YOU Can Learn From Them
US Indoor 800m Champion Nia Akins joins the show after kicking off the year in impressive fashion, claiming an indoor title and proving that she's back and better than ever.
Nia won the USATF 800m Ind…
How I Ran A 3:33 Marathon Off Of Two Weeks Of Training
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A deep-dive recap into my first-ever official marathon at the 2025 Knoxville Marathon.
Tune in to hear insights from the race, two …
The Greatest To Ever Do It: How Jane Hedengren Ran National Records Of 15:13 In The 5k & 4:26 In The Mile In The SAME Weekend + Her Training, Mindset, & Future...
Buckle up, folks—Jane Hedengren, the high school record holder and Nike Cross Nationals champ, is back on the podcast!
After winning the NXN in dominant fashion with a course record time of 16:32 in P…
Flourishing Is On The Other Side Of Enjoyment: How UNC's Makayla Paige Rediscovered Her Love For The Sport & Won Her First NCAA Title & Set A 3-Second School Record In The Process!
Rising middle-distance sensation and newly-crowned NCAA Indoor Champion Makayla Paige joins the show today to discuss her incredible journey, the 2025 season, and what’s next on her horizon.
The senio…
World Renowned Sports Physiologist Dr. Jim Taylor Shares Simple Tips & Tricks That Will Make You Faster TODAY | The Science Of How Smiling Transforms Your Runs, & Secrets Of Mental Performance...
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Performance, sport, and parenting expert Dr. Jim Taylor joins the show to share insights from his impressive career and his exciting new col…
I'm Running My First Offical Marathon Off Of Two Weeks Of Running: Here's How I'm Doing It
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I'm running a marathon this upcoming Sunday! Off of two weeks of training...
In today's conversation, I break down:
- The cha…