THE WASH’d RUNNER

🗣️🎙️”And that’s just some of the things that have really helped is getting those miles under my belt, getting the experience, building that confidence through the miles, and then just recognizing that I have a support group and then using that support group to my advantage.” There were a handful of things that sparked senior Zach Frazier’s breakout race at The Mook on September 20th. Sitting down...

Jackie Hendrickson is a registered dietitian who has found purpose and passion helping runners achieve their full athletic potential through proper fueling and nutrition. Jackie is a great runner in her own right, chasing the Olympic Marathon Trials standard and finding a lot of success in trail races around her native Utah. Her brand, @enduura.nutrition , has grown a strong following by offering...

With her senior year quickly approaching, Latham West is eager to show what the last three years of hard work were all about. Latham is an 8-time top 5 finisher at state in XC and track and is dreaming of her ending her high school career a state champion… in both running and wrestling. Not only has she shown competence on the track (PR’s of 4:51 and 10:26 in the 1600m and 3200m, respectively), La...

The first of our three-part Summer School Series is now out on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! We sat down with Coach Pat Tyson, Director of Men’s Cross Country and Track & Field at Gonzaga University, to educate our listeners on recruiting at the collegiate level. Coach Tyson began his running journey at Lincoln HS (Tacoma) before joining a historic U of Oregon squad with legend Steve Prefontaine. Wh...

Coach Phil English is calling it a career after 46 years of coaching. Eisenhower’s legendary coach, known by many as “Mister”, has led the guys and girls Cadets teams to state a total of 57 times, winning 7 state titles in the process. Mister has also been inducted into the Washington Cross Country and Track & Field Coaches Associations Hall of Fames. In this episode, we dive into Coach English’s...

Hailey and Aleeya Cossey are not only identical twins—they’re identical VERY FAST twins. The two have been nearly stride for stride since beginning their running journeys at six years old. After four years at Mt. Si, two state team titles and ten top-5 state placements, the sisters are headed to Washington State University to continue their education and run for the Cougars. In this episode, not o...

Cooper Boyle is gearing up for another state championship this week at Mt. Tahoma. After being sick at districts, he’s looking forward for what the weekend has in store. That’s not the only thing Cooper is gearing up for. He is deferring his scholarship at Utah State University until after his two year church mission in Samoa. While there he will learn the local language, learn new dishes, and ser...

Josie McLaughlin isn’t just a phenom on the 2B level—she’s ranked in the top 20 across all classifications in the 400, 800 and 1600m runs. The 7-time individual state champ is looking forward to running 7 races at the state meet, counting prelims and adding the 4x400 to the mix. In this episode, Josie recounts her early days of running and where she learned of her competitive nature. She also fill...

Senior Kade Brownell is looking to finish high school with a bang. Only 25 high schoolers have ever broke the four-minute mile barrier, and Kade Brownell has his sights set on joining the list by the end of his track season. Our conversation with Kade was fascinating—covering his senior year, Footlocker Nationals, Mt. Spokane’s distance team and Spokane county’s running culture.

Victoria Rodriguez is not only a @brooksrunning sponsored athlete, she's one of the best runners in the country. Victoria moved to Washington just before her junior year and quickly learned to adjust to a new school, team and training plan. We had the pleasure of sitting down with Victoria to hear more about her experiences running at some of the nation's fastest meets, Mercer Island sweeping the...

Kylah Madariaga may be a state champ, but what’s more important to her than that may surprise people. Kylah joined THE WASH’d RUNNER this week having already racked up a cross state title, impressive track PR’s, and committed to run at Washington State University this coming fall. But what really made the graduating senior so impressive was her selflessness with her team and her mindful approach t...

Duncan Frisbie-Smith of Bush HS revealed an injury-plagued 2024 kept him cross training most of last year. A Brown University-bound senior, Duncan shared about his weekend at the Oregon Relays, his breakout race at the Issaquah Icebreaker, and what he’s hoping to accomplish in the Arcadia 3200m Invitational this coming weekend. Currently, the 1A standout has the 2nd fastest 3200m time in the entir...

This week, THE WASH’d RUNNER had the pleasure of sitting down with @juliaa_couchh and talking about her years of experience in the sport. Julia shared why she chose the 400 last Spring, the importance of her relationship with her coach, and how she overcomes racing anxiety. Not only is she a three-time state champ but she is also a three-sport athlete, playing basketball in the winter. The senior,...

Two-time state champ Ezra Teeples is hungry to bounce back from a disappointing finish at the 2024 XC state championships. We sat down with the Boise State-bound senior to learn more Kamiakin's culture and team success. In addition, he shared the experiences of his two state titles, what he's hoping to accomplish in his final high school track season, and why he stays away from red Gatorade before...

Tahoma Coach, Jeff Brady, reflects on his own running journey and what got him into coaching. Now a coach at Tahoma for nearly 30 years, he shares what makes it a special distance program, the secrets of Cooper Boyle’s recent success, and what to look for from Tahoma distance this track season.

In this bonus episode, Graeme and Tristan interview each other to share with you more about the original washed runners, before connecting with guests in the episodes to come.

Tristan and Graeme talk about their first weeks of track, what the indoor season was like and some things they’re excited to see in the outdoor season.

In the introductory episode, Tristan and Graeme share their excitement and what they hope to cover on THE WASH’d RUNNER.