126 episodes

Welcome to Lactic Acid, where Dominique Smith and Laura Thweatt elevate the sport of running and track and field through creativity and laughter.

The goal of this podcast is to bridge the gap between those who make our sport unique and the fans that follow. This podcast will be centered on getting to know the personalities off the track, what makes them unique as human beings, rather than just track and field athletes. The show will include athletes, coaches, journalists and creative storytellers who make the sport unique.

Lactic Acid with Dom and Laura Dominique Smith

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Welcome to Lactic Acid, where Dominique Smith and Laura Thweatt elevate the sport of running and track and field through creativity and laughter.

The goal of this podcast is to bridge the gap between those who make our sport unique and the fans that follow. This podcast will be centered on getting to know the personalities off the track, what makes them unique as human beings, rather than just track and field athletes. The show will include athletes, coaches, journalists and creative storytellers who make the sport unique.

    The importance of athletes expressing themselves in sport and how hard is it to shop for one thing at Target and Dom and Laura's intense competition!

    The importance of athletes expressing themselves in sport and how hard is it to shop for one thing at Target and Dom and Laura's intense competition!

    Dom and Laura talk athletes being allowed to celebrate and express themselves in competition, Dom’s chicken wing challenge, the difficulty of going to Target for one thing and the Target competition Dom and Laura are currently in, why it’s important to have passion in competition, Dominoes pizza and more! We also answer fan questions.

    Be sure to follow Lactic Acid on the following platforms: 




    YouTube: Lactic Acid Podcast with Dom and Laura 




    Twitter: Lacticacid_pod 




    Instagram: Lacticacidpodcast 




    Instagram: lthweatt



    Join our official Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/303650599433289/

    If you’re loving the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, and share it with your friends and family!

    • 1 hr 12 min
    Should the global Olympic Trials system be tweaked, and what's the best soup and sandwich combo?

    Should the global Olympic Trials system be tweaked, and what's the best soup and sandwich combo?

    Dom and Laura talk if the current global Olympic Trials system should be tweaked and how it could lead to more matchup between the best runners in the world, Saucony Triumph 22's, Laura shares what REALLY made her run fast at the London Marathon, Daisy Sour Cream and sourdough bread, the wicked weather and more. We also answer fan questions!



    Be sure to follow Lactic Acid on the following platforms: 


    YouTube: Lactic Acid Podcast with Dom and Laura 




    Twitter: Lacticacid_pod 




    Instagram: Lacticacidpodcast 




    Instagram: lthweatt



    Join our official Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/303650599433289/

    If you’re loving the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, and share it with your friends and family!

    • 1 hr 15 min
    Dominique Smith and Laura Thweatt welcome you to the new era of Lactic Acid!

    Dominique Smith and Laura Thweatt welcome you to the new era of Lactic Acid!

    Welcome to the new era of Lactic Acid! Dom and Laura talk how to properly cook chicken, finding balance in sports, why it’s cool not to run as fast early on in the season, the pressure younger athletes face, the dangers of playing Uno, foods they wouldn’t eat, what to look forward to in this new era of Lactic Acid and more!



    Be sure to follow Lactic Acid on the following platforms: 




    YouTube: Lactic Acid Podcast with Dom and Laura 




    Twitter: Lacticacid_pod 




    Instagram: Lacticacidpodcast 




    Instagram: lthweatt



    Join our official Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/303650599433289/



    If you love the show, please subscribe, leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, and share it with your friends and family!

    • 1 hr 4 min
    Episode 112: Aurielle Brunner talks her accomplishments as a track and field athlete, her love for ranch, the talent that DIII athletes have and more!

    Episode 112: Aurielle Brunner talks her accomplishments as a track and field athlete, her love for ranch, the talent that DIII athletes have and more!

    Aurielle Brunner talks competing in two sports as a collegiate athlete and how she balances it with school, how her parents helped shape her work ethic, Aussie fries from Outback Steakhouse, her love for ranch, her leadership skills and the success that her basketball team achieved, her accomplishments as a member of the track and field team, the talent that DIII athletes have, the athlete that she looks up to the most and more!



    Click here for Lactic Acid's social media pages and more: https://linktr.ee/lacticacidpodcast 



    Lactic Acid is partnered with TrackBarn! Be sure to visit the website at https://trackbarn.com and use the code LACTICACID10 at the checkout for 10% off of your order.



    •Be sure to follow Lactic Acid on the following platforms: 



    •YouTube: Lactic Acid Podcast with Dominique Smith 



    •Twitter: Lacticacid_pod 



    •Instagram: Lacticacidpodcast 

    • 59 min
    Episode 111: John Anderson talks is last episode of SportsCenter this summer, the Boston Marathon, his bond with the athletes he's covered and more

    Episode 111: John Anderson talks is last episode of SportsCenter this summer, the Boston Marathon, his bond with the athletes he's covered and more

    John Anderson talks his last episode of SportsCenter this summer and wanting to have Grant Holloway as his special guest, the Boston Marathon and what stood out to him, the NCAA Indoor title and the most rewarding part of covering big events, musical groups and artists, a bucket of fried chicken and the best establishments with great biscuits and more!

    Click here for Lactic Acid's social media pages and more: https://linktr.ee/lacticacidpodcast 

    Lactic Acid is partnered with TrackBarn! Be sure to visit the website at https://trackbarn.com and use the code LACTICACID10 at the checkout for 10% off of your order.



    •Be sure to follow Lactic Acid on the following platforms: 



    •YouTube: Lactic Acid Podcast with Dominique Smith 



    •Twitter: Lacticacid_pod 



    •Instagram: Lacticacidpodcast 

    • 1 hr 7 min
    Episode 110: Kara Winger and Dom previews the throws for this season

    Episode 110: Kara Winger and Dom previews the throws for this season

    The legendary Kara Winger joins Dom for a comprehensive breakdown of all things throws for this upcoming season.



    Lactic Acid is partnered with TrackBarn! Be sure to visit the website at https://trackbarn.com and use the code LACTICACID10 at the checkout for 10% off of your order.



    •Be sure to follow Lactic Acid on the following platforms: 



    •YouTube: Lactic Acid Podcast with Dominique Smith 



    •Twitter: Lacticacid_pod 



    •Instagram: Lacticacidpodcast 

    • 1 hr 7 min

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