The Running Effect Podcast

Dominic Schlueter
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The Running Effect Podcast

The Running Effect Podcast aims to bring storytelling to the sport of running. What gets people invested in a sport, movie, or book? A good story. Our sport has plenty, but no one is telling them. The Running Effect is changing that. Through our podcast episodes that release every other day, we tell the stories of those at every level of our sport. Through these incredible athletes' stories, we hope it'll inspire you to turn your "what ifs?" into realities. You can also follow us on Instagram @therunningeffect to stay up to date on all current and upcoming projects!

  1. A Conversation With The Greatest High School Runner In Nebraska History: Juan Gonzalez | Insights From His Successful Prep Career

    1 DAY AGO

    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 undoubtedly the greatest high school runner in the history of Nebraska.  Juan is a 3xState XC Champion, the 3200 & 1600m State Champion, and the Record Holder. He placed 3rd at NXR Heartland, and won this year. Last year at the Foot Locker Cross Country National Championships, Juan placed 10th in the country. He's run 1:53 in the 800m, 4:08 in the 1600m, 8:47 in the 3200m, and 14:33 in the 5k.   Juan is crystal clear about his goals and wants to win a title at Balboa Park this year. Juan represents the Midwest region and will look to add to their long legacy of winners.  You can catch Juan race the FL Midwest Regional on November 30 and then two weeks later on December 14 for a chance at history at the FL Cross Country National Championships.  In today's conversation, Juan goes through his historic season thus far, being the best to ever do it in Nebraska history, his ambitions for Foot Locker 2024, what he wants his legacy in the sport to be, and so much more.  Listen to this conversation to hear from one of the greatest to ever do it.  Tap into the Juan Gonzalez Special.   If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it.  If this episode blesses you, please share it with a friend!  S H O W N O T E S -REGISTER FOR FOOT LOCKER REGIONALS: http://footlockercc.com   -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ -My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -My Newsletter: https://therunningeffect.substack.com

    29 min
  2. 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

    3 DAYS AGO

    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 and was the anchor for the NCAA Championship-winning DMR squad.  Yaseen has been on fire this year, posting massive results at big-time meets, helping to lead the Arkansas Razorbacks to many victories. He's on firing on all cylinders leading into championship season.  Perhaps his most impressive accomplishment: he holds the record for most-listened to episode in the history of The Running Effect Podcast, and for good reason, too. This man is so full of wisdom; you'd think he's a philosophy professor. Anytime Yaseen graces this platform, he shares deep insights on running and life, and today is no different.  In this episode, Yaseen takes me through what separates the good from the great, why you need to be your own biggest fan, lessons from being on three top NCAA teams, his experience at the Olympics, training for it, stories from the past year, and so so much more. Guys, this one lives up to the hype. Do not miss it. Lace-up your shoes, put in your AirPods, and enjoy this hour of wisdom from the legend himself.  Tap into the Yaseen Abdalla Special.   If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it.  If this episode blesses you, please share it with a friend!  S H O W N O T E S -REGISTER FOR FOOT LOCKER REGIONALS: http://footlockercc.com   -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ -My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -My Newsletter: https://therunningeffect.substack.com

    1h 8m
  3. 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

    5 DAYS AGO

    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.  Ceili is an 8XAll-American, was 3rd at the 2021 NCAA XC Championships, is a 2xWorld Championship qualifier, a 2024 Paris Olympian, the record holder in the steeplechase for Canada, and a Canadian XC Champion.  She's run 8:50 in the 3k, 9:20 in the Steeple, and 4:29 in the Mile.  With these accolades, she's one of the most decorated athletes in the NCAA at the moment. I hadn't heard her story publicized on a larger level, so I wanted to sit down with her and hear about her journey that has led her to this point. In today's conversation, Ceili takes me through her progression in college, how she handles not being showcased as much as other athletes, her thoughts on her ambitions for the upcoming NCAA XC National meet, what her legacy at West Virginia means to her, and so much more.  Tap into the Ceili McCabe Special.   If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it.  If this episode blesses you, please share it with a friend!  S H O W N O T E S -REGISTER FOR FOOT LOCKER REGIONALS: http://footlockercc.com   -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ -My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -My Newsletter: https://therunningeffect.substack.com

    40 min
  4. 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

    NOV 8

    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), leading to him being named the Men's Outdoor Track National Athlete of the Year in 2023  Ky is Stanford school-record holder in the mile, steeplechase, 5,000, and indoor 3,000. Ky was also a 13-time All-American, an accomplishment that I have only seen once or twice in the 450 episodes of this podcast.  Ky has run 3:52 (Mile), 7:36 (3k), 13:06 (5k), and 27:44 (10k).  Ky signed with On and the OAC out of college and will be going into his first full rookie year with them in 2025. In today's conversation, Ky takes me through his final year at Stanford, his reflections on the legacy he left there, his decision to turn pro with On, his ambitions for the future, and much more! I always thoroughly enjoy my conversations with Ky and this one is packed full of stories, wisdom, and actionable takeaways. Don't miss it! Tap into the Ky Robinson Special.   If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it.  If this episode blesses you, please share it with a friend!  S H O W N O T E S -REGISTER FOR FOOT LOCKER REGIONALS: http://footlockercc.com   -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ -My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -My Newsletter: https://therunningeffect.substack.com

    43 min
  5. Coach Chris Miltenberg Shares Lessons & Stories From 21 Years Of Successful Coaching + Insights On Championship Racing, Recruiting, & Attributes Of His Most Successful Athletes

    NOV 6

    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 Country at the University of North Carolina on June 27, 2019. The 2024-25 school year is his sixth at the Tar Heel helm. The 2023-24 cross country and track and field seasons will go down as one of the best in program history for the men's teams. They finished in the Top 10 at the NCAA Championships, claiming 6th place in cross country and 5th place in outdoor track and field. The Tar Heels also won their first ACC Cross Country Championship since 1985 and their first ACC Indoor Championship since 1996. Coach Milt also led Parker Wolfe to winning North Carolina's first-ever 5,000m National Championship at the 2024 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Wolfe was named the USTFCCCA Men's Southeast Regional Athlete of the Year and ACC Runner of the Year in cross country, indoor track, and outdoor track. He is the first ACC athlete (male or female) to sweep those honors in a year. Wolfe won five ACC championships under Coach Miltenberg and set five school records. Wolfe became the Tar Heel's first runner in history to be named to The Bowerman Award Watchlist and later became a Bowerman Award Semifinalist. The UNC men's cross country and track and field programs combined to finish 5th nationally in the 2023-24 USTFCCCA Men's Program of the Year Standings. In summary, Coach Milt is not only a transformative force in the world of track and field coaching, but also a mentor and leader who instills a deep sense of dedication and excellence in his athletes. His impressive array of accomplishments, both on and off the field, stands as a testament to his enduring legacy as one of the sport's most exceptional and influential coaches. In today's conversation, Coach Milt takes me through the ups and downs of the 2024 XC season thus far, his view on championship races, what makes a great speech, insights on recruiting, his 20yr vision for UNC, and so much more. This one is an all-timer. Don't miss it. Tap into the Coach Milt Special. If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it. If this episode blesses you, please share it with a friend! S H O W N O T E S -REGISTER FOR FOOT LOCKER REGIONALS: http://footlockercc.com -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ -My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    1h 6m
  6. 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

    NOV 4

    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 on the track. He was the Wisconsin Gatorade Player of the Year in both his Sophmore and Junior years in XC.  Manny holds PRs of 2:00 (800m), 4:12 (1,600m), 8:56 (2-Mile), and 14:32 (5k XC).  But back in the day, Manny was a stud, too, setting a national record in the 1500m for 12-year-olds running 4:18.10.  Manny is committed to running for Wisconsin next year.  In today's conversation, Manny takes me through his successful high school career thus far, his upbringing in sport, his training and why low milage works for him, how he handles comparison, his recuriting process, his mindset going into Foot Locker, and much more! Manny brought the energy, and I thoroughly enjoyed this one! Tap into the Manny Putz Special.   If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it.  If this episode blesses you, please share it with a friend!  S H O W N O T E S -REGISTER FOR FOOT LOCKER REGIONALS: http://footlockercc.com   -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ -My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -My Newsletter: https://therunningeffect.substack.com

    44 min
  7. 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

    NOV 2

    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 the Raleigh Relays. It crashed, flipped, and then landed in a ditch. Two of those athletes, Patrick Anderson and Will Coogan were in the car and both were seriously hurt, Patrick nearly dying from his injuries.  Their story of getting back to running and excel at the sport once again after a nearly fatal event is one of the most inspiring stories the sport has ever seen. Patrick and Will are both highly accomplished runners.  Patrick has run 3:40.09 (1500m), 7:54.64 (3k), 13:37.79 (5k), and 23:04.4 (8k XC).  Will has run 3:44.13 (1500m), 7:54.66 (3k), 13:44.64 (5k), and 23:41.2 (8k XC).  In today's conversation, Patrick and Will recap this story in gripping detail and share the ins and outs on how this life event shaped their lives, their return to the sport, the obstacles they've faced in that pursuit, their ambitions for the future, and so much more! This conversation is truly impactful and will reshape your perspective on how you view your running, and potentially even life.  Do not miss this conversation, and please share it with a friend! Tap into the Patrick Anderson and Will Coogan Special.   If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it.  If this episode blesses you, please share it with a friend!  S H O W N O T E S -REGISTER FOR FOOT LOCKER REGIONALS: http://footlockercc.com   -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ -My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -My Newsletter: https://therunningeffect.substack.com

    48 min
  8. "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

    OCT 31

    "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 proposed conference roster limits for cross country and track & field. Currently, the average SEC men’s XC roster is ~17. One of the athletes who came out against this news is Ole Miss athlete, Stone Smith.  Stone is an accomplished runner who was a 5xAlabama 6A State Champion in high school and ran 1:55 (800m), 4:12 (Mile), and 9:08 (2-Mile), and 15:21 in the 5k.  Stone won the Mobile Meet of Champions Mile in 2023, where he set the meet record. He redshirted the bulk of last year but ran 3:52 in the 1500m, which converts to a 4:08 (1600m).  As Stone discusses in this conversation, he would most likely be on the chopping block if this goes through.  Stone walks me through the implications of this news if it goes through, what it would do for the programs within the SEC, how it could set a precedent in other programs around the NCAA, how this will destroy walk-ons, ways to fix the issue, and much more! PLEASE PLEASE share this episode with a friend. Let's get the word out on this episode so that we can hopefully turn some heads within the leadership of the SEC / NCAA.  Tap into the Stone Smith Special.   If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it.  If this episode blesses you, please share it with a friend!  S H O W N O T E S -REGISTER FOR FOOT LOCKER REGIONALS: http://footlockercc.com   -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ -My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -My Newsletter: https://therunningeffect.substack.com

    41 min
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The Running Effect Podcast aims to bring storytelling to the sport of running. What gets people invested in a sport, movie, or book? A good story. Our sport has plenty, but no one is telling them. The Running Effect is changing that. Through our podcast episodes that release every other day, we tell the stories of those at every level of our sport. Through these incredible athletes' stories, we hope it'll inspire you to turn your "what ifs?" into realities. You can also follow us on Instagram @therunningeffect to stay up to date on all current and upcoming projects!

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  • Creator
    Dominic Schlueter
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    435
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Dominic Schlueter
  • Show Website
    The Running Effect Podcast

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