THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCAST

In Episode 1 of The Call Room Rising Stars, I have the privilege of speaking with Ryan Pajak! Ryan is an absolute stud out of my home state of Pennslyvania. Ryan placed 12th last year at the 2022 Foot Locker National Meet, gaining his First-XC All-American title in the process. Ryan holds PRs of 4:09 (Mile), 8:48 (3200m), and recently ran 14:40 on the grass. Ryan is committed to run for The Univer...

Today on the podcast is World Silver Medalist Callum Elson! A Cambridge and Coleridge athlete, Elson ran as a youngster and finished 16th in the English Schools Cross Country Champs in 2017, but while at the University of Durham concentrated on playing football and only began running seriously again during the COVID-19 Pandemic. In 2022, he left American International College in Boston, Massachuse...

Today on the podcast is Brock Kelly! If you're not familiar with Brock, he runs for Mississippi College where he has progressed over the years into one of their top guys. He holds PRs of 1:55.03 (800m), 4:11.19 (Mile), and 14:49.2 (5k). He has won awards of 2021 USTFCCCA All-Academic Team, 2021 GSC Academic Honor Roll, and 2021 USTFCCCA All-Region. In High School, Brock was a state champion in...

Today on the podcast is the real Michael Maiorano! For those who aren't familiar with Michael, in high school, he boasted personal bests of 3:49 (1500m), 8:46 (3200m), and 14:37 (5000m). In the Fall of his senior year, he qualified for the Eastbay National Cross Country Championships, where he placed 12th. In the spring of 2022, he placed 2nd and 4th at the Oregon 6A State Track & Field Ch...

EPISODE 10! In today's episode, Alex and I reflect on this project. We go through what went well, what we think we could have done better, and the biggest takeaways from the past ten weeks. We also dive into how to approach your off-season both mentally and physically and close out with some parting words of wisdom from Alex. I hope you all enjoy today's episode as much as we did recording...

Today on the podcast is Duncan Hamilton! One of the most prolific distance runners in the history of Montana State Track and Field, Duncan Hamilton, has set standards that will stand the test of time. Hamilton, a product of Bozeman High School, owns six Montana State records – three indoors and three outdoors. He also holds the all-time Big Sky Conference record in the 3000-meter steeplechase. Las...

Today on the podcast is Alex Philip! Alex currently runs for The University of North Carolina. He graduated from John Carroll University in 2023 and was known for his exceptional achievements in running. Alex was a 7xNCAA DIII Champion and held multiple DIII National Records, including in the indoor 3,000m and 5,000m distances. He became just the fifth runner in DIII history to win back-to-back Na...

Today on the podcast is NAU legend, Theo Quax! If you're not familiar with him, Theo runs for NAU and has been a part of many of the NCAA Championship wins. He has consistently excelled, earning recognition like the USTFCCCA Men's National Athlete of the Week and Big Sky Athlete of the Week awards. He's maintained a strong performance record, even at high-level competitions like the NC...

EPISODE 9! In today's episode, Alex and I recap trying to come back from this injury, the decision to ultimately not race, how you should evaluate stopping vs. continuing with pain, preparing for a race mentally and physically, and how to taper/peak for your Marathon (or important race). I hope you all enjoy today's episode as much as we did recording it. Considering sharing it with a frie...

Today on the podcast is one of the biggest stars in the country currently, Bethany Michalak! For those unfamilar with Bethany, she holds PRs of 4:37 (Mile), 9:57 (3200m), 16:49 (5k XC). She placed 3rd at NXN last year, was 3rd at the 2023 Brooks PR invite in the Mile, and helped her team win a state title and get 7th at NXN last year. She also won two individual state titles as just a Freshman. Be...

Today on the podcast is the one and only Patrick 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 2xFHSAA 3A XC state champ and 2xFHSAA Track State Champ. He was a 2021 Footlocker National Qualifier and holds State Records in the 3200m and 5000m. Patrick was also the...

Today on the podcast is one of the biggest up-and-coming stars in the NCAA Parker Wolfe! Parker is an extraordinary athlete and scholar, having achieved first-team All-America status in three sports during the 2022-23 academic year: cross country, indoor track & field, and outdoor track & field. He holds impressive records, such as setting a school record and an American Junior Record (U-2...

Today on the podcast is the one and only, Galahad Clark! Galahad Clark is a  seventh-generation cobbler . His ancestors founded Clark's shoes, and he is now the driving force behind Vivobarefoot, which makes shoes that allow the wearer to enjoy the same range of movement and sensation as if they were barefoot. In 2022, Vivo's 10th year of business, they sold  773k pairs  of shoes. In today...

Today on the podcast is the legend, Nate Mountain! Nate is the only guest in the history of this podcast thus far that I've personally competed against. If you're curious of the result, he smoked me... Nate is a remarkable track and field athlete who has excelled in various events throughout his collegiate career. In the 2023 outdoor season, he achieved All-American status by finishing fou...

EPISODE 8! In today's episode, Alex and I recap the past week of training (or lack thereof); Alex and I discuss some recent training, gaining some momentum, should you train through sickness, the importance of doing something hard everyday, and all things fueling for the marathon. I hope you all enjoy today's episode as much as we did recording it. Considering sharing it with a friend if y...

Today on the podcast is NCAA Champion from Stanford Udodi Onwuzurike! Udodi is a highly accomplished track and field athlete known for his exceptional speed and numerous accolades. He has made a significant impact in both collegiate and international competitions. In 2023, he became the NCAA Outdoor 200 Champion and earned the title of Pac-12 Men's Track Athlete of the Year. Udodi is a five-ti...

Today's podcast is an exploration into the world of mental performance and simple practical ways in which you can improve it to ultimately improve yourself as a runner and in everyday life. We go through this exploration with the one and only Shannon Thompson, MAPP, NCCP. This conversation particularly centers around "the race" and tools to tackle it mentally to reach your fullest po...

Today on the podcast is Brian Livingston! Brian is the West Coast Marketplace Lead for Maurten, the fueling company that is used by the likes of Eliud Kipchoge & Keely Hodgkinson. Fueling is a complex subject that l've been wanting to dive into and there's no better person to do it with than Brian! He is extremely gifted in breaking down complex subjects in an engaging way. Brian is al...

EPISODE 7!  In today's episode, Alex and I recap the past week of training (or lack thereof), how to not overthink pain, but also be rational about what your body is telling you, the science of building/losing fitness, how to handle doubts, how to build momentum in ways that don’t directly relate to the training itself, and much more! I hope you all enjoy today's episode as much as we did...

Today on the podcast is ACC Champion, Ethan Strand! If you're not familiar with Ethan, he is a standout athlete whose achievements in both track and field and cross country are truly remarkable. In the 2023 indoor season, he showcased his incredible talent by winning his first career conference individual title in record-setting fashion, dominating the men's 3000 meters with a personal bes...

Fresh off of his first World Championships appearance is the one and only Ben Flanagan! If you're not familiar with Ben, he has slowly cemented himself as one of the best Canadian runners of all time in his few short years of being a professional runner. He is the Canadian half-marathon record holder with a time of 61:00 and has won the prestigious Falmouth Road Race three years in a row (gain...

EPISODE 6!  In today's episode, Alex and I recap my best week of training in quite some time. We dive into two specific workouts on opposite ends of the spectrum. We then go into two subjects about controlling the contrallbes and the next logical step. I hope you all enjoy this episode as much as we did recording it! About this series: Introducing Project 2:59! Over the next nine weeks, I will...

Today on the podcast is NCAA Champion, Olivia Howell! If you're not familiar with Olivia, she is a remarkable athlete with a string of impressive accomplishments in track and field. As a First-Team All-Big Ten athlete, she consistently dominated in the Mile and 1500m events, clinching Big Ten titles and earning All-American status. Her achievements include setting facility records, such as her...

Today's episode is one of the most touching stories we've ever told on the podcast. Today, I have the extreme privilege of sharing the full story of Easton Allred. If you're not familiar with Easton, he was one of the best high school runners of his era. He ran PRs of 4:05.67 (Mile) and 8:58 (2-Mile at altitude). As a sophomore in high school, he placed 22nd at NXN and returned his jun...

Today on the podcast is the one and only, Olin Hacker! Olin, a talented and dedicated runner hailing from Madison, Wisconsin, established himself as a rising star in the world of professional track and field. With an impressive background in both cross country and track, he followed in his father Tim's footsteps, who was an NCAA cross country champion. Olin's journey continued at the Unive...