THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCAST

Today on the podcast is a top NCAA runner, Liam Murphy! Liam, a standout runner at Villanova, has left an indelible mark on the track and field record books. His most recent achievement includes shattering the indoor school record in the 5000 meters with a remarkable time of 13:21.20 during the 2023-24 season, surpassing Villanova's previous mark and coming within six-tenths of a second of the...

Today on the podcast is the incredible, Rob Dalto! I've actually had the privilege of spending some time with Rob, and this guy's energy is contagious, and that definitely shows on the podcast. Rob brings a unique lens to the sport through his various experiences within it. Most especially after completing all World Marathon Majors in one year! It is an absolutely insane feat that he goes...

Today on the podcast is the remarkable Ashley Jones! Ashley's story is second to none and inspires me to this day. Ashley tragically lost her beloved father at the young age of 14. Just a few short months after that, she lost her right arm in an ATV accident.  Her story is one of faith, trust, perseverance, and belief, and today I have the privilege of diving into all of it with her.  To make...

Back on the podcast, straight off of two historic performances is the one and only Olivia Markezich!  Olivia placed 3rd at the 2023 NCAA XC Championships in Charlotte, Virgina last month. That incredible performance led her team to a 4th place finish! This was also one week after coming down with sickness.  A few week short weeks later, she opened up the indoor season with a time of 8:40.42 in the...

Today on The Call Room, Rising Stars are Foot Locker Qualifiers and Teammates Maddie Gardiner & Reese Dalton.  Maddie holds PRs of 4:58 (1600), 10:24 (3200), 16:53 (XC). She is a 2xVISAA DII XC State Champ, 1xVISAA DII XC Runner-up, 2xVISAA DII 3200 State Champ, and 2021/2022/2023 XC National Finalist. Maddie is committed to run for The University of North Carolina next year.  Reese holds PRs...

Today on the podcast is the one and only Ana Alarcon! Ana is a Brand Communications Lead at On. She's been with the company for over three years and has been a part of the company's massive growth.  Ana also finished her first marathon at the 2023 New York City Marathon! Today's episode was such an awesome opportunity to have a unique conversation about the brand side of one of the big...

Today on The Call Room, Rising Stars is the Midwest Regional Champ, Thomas Westphal!  If you're not familiar with Thomas, he has been on an absolute tear over the past few months. He holds PRs of 1:50.8 (800m), 4:10.01 (1600m), 8:55.30 (3200m), 14:57 (5k XC). He was the state runner-up indoors in the 3200, runner-up in the 1600m outdoors, and runner-up at the state cross country meet. Thomas m...

The last time Robert Brandt was on the podcast, we were announcing his retirement from the sport.  This time, we're announcing his comeback.  For those who aren't familiar with him, Robert was one of the top runners in the NCAA during his time at Cal Berkeley, UCLA, and then Georgetown, having six first-team All-American performances. He's run 3:55 in the Mile, 13:19 in the 5k (19th Al...

Today on the podcast is the 50-Mile World Record Holder Charlie Lawrence! Charlie ran 4:48:21 at the Tunnel Hill 50 Mile in Vienna, Illinois, on November 11, 2023. The previous record of 4:50:08 was set by legend Jim Walmsley. Charlie ran 64:14 in the half marathon and 2:16:10 in the marathon twice. Charlie also paced Des Linden to her 50k WR. Charlie placed 6th place at the 2021 U.S. 50k Champion...

Today on the podcast is the one and only certified Ohio legend, Zach Kreft.  Zach is fresh off of a 1-0 in the distance of the Marathon, having won the 2023 Columbus Marathon in a time of 2:18:05. All the more impressive, he did that while training through his full-time job.  Zach holds PRs of 4:03 (Mile), 7:59 (3k), 13:51 (5k), 29:15 (10k), and 2:18:05 (Marathon).  In high school, Zach set the Oh...

Back on the podcast, is fan favorite and interant sensation Andrew Wheating. The man who reached over 4 million people from a clip of our last episode together.  Andy is currently the Operations and Content Manager at the On Athletics Club. But long before Andy was working for On to push forward the sport, he was running world-class times and making history on the track. From 2008 to 2012, he won...

Today on The Call Room Rising Stars is the one and only Patrick Koon (aka King Koon).  If you're not familiar with Patrick, he has been on an absolute tear over the past few years. He holds PRs of 8:44.95 (3200m), 14:11.92 (5k), and 4:14.3 (Mile). He's a 3xFHSAA 3A XC state champ and 2xFHSAA Track State Champ. He was a 2021 Footlocker National Qualifier and holds State Records in the 3200m...

Back on the podcast, fresh off of a historic season, is The Spanish Rocket Mario Garcia Romo.  This season, Mario ran a Spanish National Record 3:47 in the Mile at the Diamond League Final, ran 3:29 in the 1500m in Oslo, placed 6th in the 1500m at the 2023 World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, and had multiple top performances at Diamond Leagues around the world.  In high school, Mario had per...

Today on The Call Room Rising Stars is Alyssa Sauro!  Alyssa placed 9th at the 2022 Foot Locker Cross Country Nationals. This past spring, Alyssa ran 10:11 in the 3200m. She's won 11 individual state championships in XC and Track & Field in her hometown of West Virginia. Alyssa also won the 2022 Interational U18 Mountain Running Cup.  In today's episode, we dicuss her start in the sp...

Today on the podcast is the one and only Sam McDonnell.  She holds PRs of 2:08 (800m), 4:38 (Mile) 10:12 (3200m), 16:43 (XC). She was an All-American for cross country my senior year of high school and was a part of the 4x1600 National Record Squad. Sam then went on to Alabama her freshman year before transferring to UCLA and ultimately ending up at The University of Oregon, where she currently re...

Today on the podcast is D3 legend Ethan Gregg! In high school, Ethan 4:41 (1600m), 9:45 (3200m), and helped his team win a D3 XC title in 2018. Ethan then went onto college where he is currently a 5th year senior. He quickly progressed and established himself as one of the best runners in the country. Thus far, Ethan has run 8:01 (3k), 13:52 (5k), and 28:40 (10k). Those marks are #3 all time in D3...

Today, I have the great privilege of picking the brain of one of the most inspiring figures in my life, Sahil Bloom.  Sahil is the Founding Partner at SRB Ventures, an angel investor in more than 30 companies, and over the past two years, has become a viral content creator with a following across all platforms of over 2 million. He's done all this while being a husband and father to his first...

Today on the podcast is Adam Wood! Adam is currently training to take his running to the next level with hopes of one day becoming a professional. He has made a massive platform on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube off of documenting his journey in a vulernable and personable way that is rarely seen. He has a following of over 100k followers across platforms. Adam ran for BYU in college where he was...

Today on the podcast is Paul Bergeron! Paul has run 4:10 (Mile), 8:51 (2-Mile), & 14:43 on the grass. Paul placed 15th at the 2022 Foot Locker Cross Country National Championships, and will be one of the top returners this year. Paul is commited to run for Stanford University next fall.  In today's episode, Paul goes through how he handles injuries, running 80-miles a week, his career and...

Today on The Call Room Rising Stars is Nicki Southerland! If you're not familar with Nicki, she won her state title in the 1600-meter run and took second in the 800 this past spring, clocking a personal-best time in both events, with her 1600 (4:43.73) and 2:05.06 in the 800. She went on to win the mile and finished second in the 800 at the national RunningLane Championships, capturing All-Ame...

Today on the podcast is who I would consider "The Godfather" of NCAA Coaches, Coach Patrick Henner. Coach Henner has coached Mike Smith (current coach of NAU), Chris Miltenberg (current coach of UNC, formerly Stanford), Brandon Bonsey (current coach of Georgetown), and more in his tenure. He has also coached studs Isaiah Jewett and Will Sumner over the past few years. Prior to successful...

Today on The Call Room Rising Stars is Cameron Todd! Cameron is an absolute stud out of the state of Indiana. Cameron has PRs of 4:09.96 (Mile) & 8:55.93 (2-Mile). Last year he placed 6th at Foot Locker. He will return to Foot Locker as the top returner. He's run 14:48.1 thus far this year on the legendary Lavern Gibson Course to win the Nike Twighlight meet and won a state-title in legend...

Today on the podcast is the one and only, Elise Cranny! Elise was on fire in 2023 and had historic performances at the US Championships and on the Diamond League Circuit. Elise won both the 5k & 10k at this year's US Championships in extraordinary fashion. She repped the red, white, and blue on the big stage in Budapest for the 2023 World Championships in August, where she had a mix of emt...

In Episode 2 of The Call Room Rising Stars, I have the privilege of speaking with Drew Griffith! If you're not familiar with Drew, he is one of the biggest up-and-coming stars in the US prep distance scene. Drew is the reigning Foot Locker Northeast Regional Champion. He went on to place 6th at the National Meet after throwing up the night before (more fun BTS in the podcast). Drew currently h...

Today on the podcast is Byron Grevious! Byron has run 4:12.95 (Mile), 8:51.00 (3200m), and 14:04 in the 5k to win the Nike Outdoor Nationals 5k title. Byron is one of a kind. I have never spoken to a more eloquent teenager than this kid. Just listen to the podcast, and you'll know what I mean. Not only is he athletically excellent, but also academically. Byron goes to Phillips Exeter Academy,...