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
Maia Ramsden On The Journey To Win Back-To-Back NCAA Titles, What It Takes To Make The Olympics, Running National Records, & How To Have A Fulfilling Career
Back on the podcast is NCAA Champion & Olympian Maia Ramsden!
This past year, Maia became the first woman in 20 years to win back-to-back NCAA Division 1 titles.
Maia has run a New Zealand Nationa…
Villanova's Sadie Sigfstead On Her Recent Success In The Sport, The NCAA Recruitment Process, Why NCAA Women's Running Has Gotten So Much Better, & How She's Preparing For The Biggest Race Of Her Life
Today on the podcast is one of the best runners in the NCAA, Sadie Sigfstead.
Sadie competes for Villanova University where she has been one of the top performers in school history in the longer-di…
Industry Thought Leader Jessica Murphy Shares Her Insights On Working At NIKE, Runnersworld, & Starting Her Own Marketing Company + How To Get A Job In The Sport
Today on the podcast is Jessica Murphy!
Jessica is a business and brand leader within the running industry. I love my conversations with elite athletes, but I wanted to expand for an episode to show…
Providence's Alex Millard On Being An International Transfer, Winning Titles In The UK, Experiences From Both The UK & US Sports Systems, Training Insights, & Ambtions For The NCAA XC Championships
Today on the podcast is Alex Millard, one of the top runners in the NCAA!
Alex currently attends and competes for Providence College. She most recently placed 2nd at the 2024 Big East XC Championsh…
A Conversation With The Greatest High School Runner In Nebraska History: Juan Gonzalez | Insights From His Successful Prep Career
Today on the podcast is Juan Gonzalez!
Fresh off of a win at NXR in a time of 14:34 for the 5k, Juan comes on the podcast to share his story and ambitions for the rest of the season.
Juan is undo…
NCAA Champion & Olympian Yaseen Abdalla On What Separates The Good From The Great, The Importance Of Being Your Own Biggest Fan, How To Stop Avoiding The Work, & Beating Eliud Kipchoge At The Olympics
THE YASEEN ABDALLA PODCAST
The man that needs no introduction.
Yaseen holds PRs of 7:42 in the 3k, and 2:11 in the Marathon at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where he placed 33rd; he's a 2xAll-American…
West Virginia's Ceili McCabe Shares Insights On Making The Olympics In College, 2xWorld Championships, & Setting Nationals Records + Her Thoughts Leading Into The 2024 NCAA XC Championships
Today on the podcast is one of the best female runners in the NCAA, Ceili McCabe!
Ceili runs for West Virginia, where she has cemented herself as one of the greatest runners in program history.
C…
2xNCAA Champion, 4xStanford School Record Holder Ky Robinson Shares Reflections On His Legacy In The NCAA + Thoughts Going Into His Rookie Year With The OAC
Back on the podcast today is Ky Robinson!
Ky was undoubtedly one of the greatest NCAA runners of our generation. Competeing for the storied Stanford University, Ky was a 2xNCAA Champion (5k/10k), le…
Coach Chris Miltenberg Shares Lessons & Stories From 21 Years Of Successful Coaching + Insights On Championship Racing, Recruiting, & Attributes Of His Most Successful Athletes
Back on the podcast is one of the greatest coaches in NCAA history, Coach Chris Miltenberg. Following seven years at Stanford University, Coach Milt was named Director of Track & Field and Cross Co…
Manny Putz Shares Insights From His Ascent In The Sport, How To Be National Class As A High Schooler, Setting A National Record at 12 Years Old + Running Foot Locker For The First Time
Today on the Call Room Road To Balboa, I'm joined by the one and only Manny Putz!
Manny placed 5th last year at NXN as a junior and is a 3xWisconsin State Champion in XC as well as a pair of titles …
From A Nearly Fatal Car Crash To The Top Of The ACC: The Remarkable Story Of How Patrick Anderson & Will Coogan Overcame A Life-Changing Experience & Bounced Back Even Better
Today, sharing one of the best stories in the sport are Patrick Anderson and Will Coogan.
Last spring, five North Carolina men's track and field athletes were traveling to practice in a car after t…
"Runners Won't Have An Opportunity To Run If This Goes Through!" Ole Miss Stone Smith On The Implications Of The New SEC Roster Limits & How They Could Kill Our Sport
Last week, the SEC announced that they plan to set men’s roster limits to 10/35 for XC/TF.
Earlier last week, coaches and administration from the Southeastern Conference were informed of the propos…
North Carolina's Ethan Strand Speaks On His NIL With NIKE + Exclusive Insights From His Breakthrough Track Season & How He Took His Racing To The Next Level
Ethan Strand shares insights on becoming the newest NIL athlete for NIKE! Ethan went on an absolute tear in 2024. He competed at four meets during the indoor season, where he ran the Mile, 3k, and D…
The American Record Holder In The Marathon & Olympian Emily Sisson On The Keys To Becoming Successful At Running, Stories From Her Successful Career, & Insights On Her Future
THE EMILY SISSON SPECIAL
Emily Sisson is one of the greatest US Distance Runners of all-time, and she still has her best running ahead of her. At every level, Emily has been ABSOLUTELY dominant.
The Last Dance: Moving To A New Country, New Perspectives On The Sport, & Lessons From A Long, Successful Career With Olympian & American Record Holder Evan Jager
THE EVAN JAGER SPECIAL
Evan Jager is one of the most decorated and accomplished runners in US Distance history.
Evan is the American Record Holder in the Steeplechase, along with the Rio Olympic S…
Drew Hunter On His Next Chapter In Running, Lessons From Fatherhood, Learning To Love Running Again, & Reflections From The Best Season Of His Career
Back on the podcast, full of wisdom and insights is Drew Hunter!
Drew had a remarkably successful season where he PRd at every distance. He ran 3:33 in the 1500m, 13:08 in the 5k, and 27:38 in the …
North Carolina Commit Jack Bowen Shares Insights From His Senior Campaign Including Running 14:41, His Training, & Hopes Of A National Title
The kid the nation is sleeping on arrives on the podcast today.
His name is Jack Bowen.
And this guy just ran 14:41 to beat a STAR-STUDDED field at the Nike Twilight XC Meet.
Jack holds PRs …
How One Mentor Transformed My Life: A Deep Dive Into Mentorship & Lessons Of Successful People With Alex Ostberg
One email I sent five years ago changed the trajectory of my life.
It was an email to Alex Ostberg, a Stanford student-athlete at the time.
Alex quickly became a mentor to me and that drastically…
From A 5:44 Mile At Six Years Old To A Top High Schooler In The Country: The Story Of Daniel Skandera
One of the biggest up-and-coming stars in the country, Daniel Skandera, comes on the podcast today to share his story!
Daniel has one of the most INSANE resumes as a junior in high school.
He's a …
A Conversation With One Of The Rising Stars In The NCAA: Rocky Hansen | Exclusive Insights On His Rapid Ascent In Sport
Today on the podcast is the legend, Rocky Hansen!
Rocky competes for Wake Forest University.
Rocky has run 1:50.85 (800m), 3:58 (Mile), 7:56 (3k), 13:44 (5k), and 23:06 for 8k on the grass.
Most …