THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCAST

I am absolutely thrilled to welcome onto the podcast the one and only Sinclaire Johnson! Sinclaire was the 2022 US Champion in the 1500m and placed 4th at this year championships sending her to the World Championships next month in Budapest. She holds PRs of 1:59.90 in the 800m and 3:58.85 in the 1500. She runs for Nike's Union Athletics Club. In college, Sinclaire was an NCAA Champion in the...

Today I have the extreme privilege of speaking with the one and only, Dan Churchill! Dan Churchill is a highly accomplished Australian chef, author, and entrepreneur renowned for his unwavering dedication to promoting healthy and nutritious cooking. Dan is also a big runner and has competed in marathons before.  Dan rose to prominence through captivating appearances on various television shows. No...

Today on the podcast is your 2023 NCAA Women's Champion, Maia Ramsden! Maia runs for Harvard University where she has contributed to the storied program over the past few years. She grew up in New-Zealand where she was a multi-time national champion. On June 10, Maia won the 1500m at NCAAs in stunning fashion running a PB of 4:08.60 with a final 400m of 63.27. For many, this was a surprise, bu...

Today is one of the most accomplished coaches in NCAA history, Coach Sean Carlson. Coach Sean Carlson leads the men's and women's cross country and distance programs at the University of Tennessee. Carlson brings with him a decade of experience at Notre Dame, where he transformed their distance group into a national powerhouse. Under his guidance, Notre Dame athletes achieved impressive re...

Today on the podcast is Taylor Rohatinsky! Taylor Rohatinsky has established herself as a notable athlete at Brigham Young University (BYU), ranking fifth all-time in the women's indoor mile with a time of 4:33.79. She played a crucial role in achieving a school record and national-qualifying time of 10:49.24 this past indoor season. Coming from a family with a strong running background, her u...

Today on the podcast is my very fast friend Sophia Kennedy! Sophia Kennedy has slowly cemented herself as one of the greatest runners in Indiana state history. Last fall, Sophia placed seventh at the Nike Cross Nationals, a week after taking second at the Champs Sports Midwest Region Championships. Sophia is a two-time qualifier for the Eastbay National Cross Country Championships, placing seventh...

Today on the podcast is NCAA Champion & Professional Runner for Adidas, Will Sumner! Will recently competed at the 2023 USATF Track & Field Championships in the 800m a few weeks after winning his first NCAA title in Austin, Texas, where he ran a school record of 1:46.00 in the semifinal round and then a 1:44.26 to collect Georgia's first NCAA outdoor 800m title. This past weekend he pl...

Today on the podcast is your 2023 US National Champion in the Steeple as well as your 2023 NCAA 3k Steeple Men's Champion, Kenneth Rooks! Kenneth Rooks is a standout athlete in the NCAA and now, after winning his first US title, in the world. Having just won his first NCAA title in Austin, accomplishing multiple All-American honors and multiple top-10 records at Brigham Young University, he ha...

Today on the podcast is the one and only Olivia Markezich! Olivia is an extraordinary athlete who has left an indelible mark in the NCAA. Her biggest accomplishments include winning the 3000M steeplechase at the 2023 NCAA Championships with a remarkable time of 9:25.03, setting a facility record at the University of Texas. She has excelled in various other events, such as the 5000M, and showcased...

Fresh off of making history, Ky Robinson returns to the podcast! Ky made history in Austin Texas this past June by winning the dirty double in dominate fashion. With a 54 second last lap, Ky won the 10k with teammate and former podcast guest Charles Hicks right behind in second. Just two days later, Ky ran it back (no pun-intended) and won the 5k with a 55 second last lap cementing himself in hist...

Today on the podcast is the biggest up and coming star in the world of Track and Field, Cordell Tinch. Just a year ago, Cordell Tinch wasn't in college, yet alone competing in the NCAA. Flash forward to present day, Cordell has set the track on fire winning NCAA titles, making Bowerman Watchlists, and running World-Leading times. Cordell's story is nothing short of inspiring and I thorough...

Jennifer Ho is a highly accomplished Registered Dietatian with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, a minor in Nutrition, and a Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics with a Sports Nutrition emphasis. She is a Registered Dietitian in the United States. Jennifer has worked with notable organizations such as the Utah Jazz NBA team, the University of Utah Athletics (Ski & Men's Tennis)...

Back like they never left, the villains return to the podcast... After a dominant month of June, where records were broken, and championships were won, all three of us knew we had to run it back on the podcast.  In summary, since we last spoke, Simeon won the Brooks PR 2-Mile, ran a 3:37 1500m, qualifying him for his first US Championship, and won the Nike Outdoor Nationals Mile. Connor, on the ot...

Today on the podcast is the individual with the single best voice in the NCAA, Imogen Barrett. Imogen Barrett is a standout athlete with an impressive track record. Her collegiate career showcases her exceptional abilities in both indoor and outdoor events. In collegiate competitions, Imogen has achieved remarkable times, including an indoor 800m time of 2:01.23 and an outdoor 800m time of 2:00.96...

Today on the podcast is Harvard legend and up and coming NCAA star Graham Blanks. Graham Blanks is a remarkable athlete who competes for Harvard University. He has achieved tremendous success in his career. In 2022, he earned USTFCCA All-American status for his top-15 finish at the NCAA Championship Meet and placed an impressive 6th overall. Blanks was named USTFCCA Northeast Regional Athlete of t...

Today on the podcast is the one and only Parker Valby! Parker Valby is an exceptional athlete who has made a lasting impact in both track and field and cross country. With a list of accolades that include being a USTFCCCA All-American, USTFCCCA South Regional Runner of the Year, and First Team All-SEC, Parker's talent, and dedication are undeniable. Her remarkable performances, from setting sc...

Today's conversation with Roisin Willis is one of the most important and impactful conversations I've ever released. Normally I write fancy bio's about the guest and their accomplishments. Today I just want to say take the time to listen to this conversation and hear Roisin's story. It is impactful beyond words, and I know you will be impacted by it. I'm still shocked at how wi...

Today I have the privilege of speaking with Abby Nichols! I had the great honor of doing a live podcast with Abby this past month in St. Louis the evening before she ran 4:26.08 in the mile. From the moment I met her, I knew Abby was genuinely an amazing human being. I did her cooldown with her after she ran that race, as we dove into the depths of philosophy, trust, and other subjects that I norm...

What does it take to be a good coach? What does it take to lead others to success? We explore these questions and many more with the one and only Coach Ricardo Santos, coach of the Stanford cross country and track teams.  Coach Ricardo Santos is an accomplished distance coach at Stanford University, where he has been the primary men's distance coach since August 2019. He has had remarkable suc...

Today on the podcast, I get to speak with the 2015 1500m NCAA Champion, and now accomplished coach, Chad Noelle. Chad is the Founder and Coach of Apex Athletics Club, where he coaches some of the top runners in the US. Chad won the 2015 1500m NCAA Championship to close out his collegiate career. After a short career as a professional with Asics, Chad went into coaching and hasn't looked back s...

Today on the "Road To Hayward" is one of the greatest high school pole vaulters of all-time, Hana Moll. Hana is debatably the greatest high-school pole vaulter of all-time. She won the 2022 IAAF World Junior Championships last year in incredible fashion. Along with her twin sister Amanda, they have rewritten the history books. Amanda holds the National Record indoors, and Hana holds the...

Today on the series "The Road To Hayward" is the one and only Sophia Beckmon. Sophia is the top long-jumper in the country this year and has set history time and time again. Sophia is a 2xNike Outdoor National Champion, 2xUSATF National Champion, 1xAAU Long Jump National Champion, 3xOregon State Champion, she holds the state record, and her current mark is 22’4. Sophia is committed to co...

Today on the podcast, I have the great privilege of speaking with the 2022-2023 Gatorade Boys Cross-Country Player Of The Year, Daniel Simmons. Daniel is the fastest junior in the country at the moment and looks to make history every time he steps on the grass or track. Last Fall, he raced to All-America honors by placing second at Nike Cross Nationals in a time of 14:51.7. Perhaps most impressive...

THE KING OF IOWA RETURNS TO THE PODCAST. On June 1, 2023, at the Hoka Festival of Miles, Jackson Heidesch became the 20th-ever prep boy to break four minutes in the mile. Jackson ran 3:59.08 to become the 10th fastest boy in history at the distance. A feat that was thought to be "physically impossible" less than a century ago, Jackson went and did the impossible, yet this wasn't unim...

Episode 10 of  The Call Room With Connor Burns & Simeon Birnbaum ! The season finale. In this episode, Connor and Simeon recap their respective experiences and performances at the 2023 Hoka Festival of Miles Meet. We also discuss some fun subjects and close out this series in memorable fashion.  ABOUT THE CALL ROOM:  Introducing The Call Room With Connor Burns & Simeon Birnbaum.  The Runni...