THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCAST

Today on the podcast, I have the one and only Conner Mantz. This is an interview I've been wanting to make happen for a while. Conner has one of the brightest futures for the US distance runner and has already accomplished so much in his short professional career so far. Conner won back-to-back NCAA XC titles in 2020 and 2021, cementing himself as one of the greatest American NCAA runners of all t...

Have you ever wondered what it looks like to train as a professional distance runner? What the day-to-day life looks like? How to handle setbacks, failure, adversity, and doubts? How to set goals, train for them, and execute them on race day? As outsiders, we see remarkable athletes accomplish remarkable things every year. We don't see the behind-the-scenes of what went into that remarkable perfor...

Today on the podcast, I have the great privilege of speaking with accomplished triathlete turned professional runner Lauren Goss. Lauren has had a breakout year in 2022 in the sport of running, cementing herself as one of the top female marathoners in the US. She has no signs of slowing up anytime soon.  In this conversation, you will hear Lauren's incredible story of getting into the sport o...

Today on the podcast, I have the great privilege of speaking with national champion, Irene Riggs. Irene recently won Nike Cross Nationals (NXN) and had a historic season, forever cementing her legacy in her home state West Virginia. The special thing is that Irene has two seasons left to add to her incredibly storied career already.  In this conversation, Irene and I dive deep into her runnin...

In today's episode of The Running Effect, we sit down with esteemed guest Rachel McArthur to discuss a range of topics related to running and life. Rachel recently graduated from the University of Colorado. If I were to list all of her accomplishments, you would be reading for awhile, so I'll just say she's fast.  Rachel shares her own journey as a runner, including the challenges she's faced...

Today on the podcast, I am joined by the fastest twins in America, Davin and Creed Thompson. Davin has had impressive performances, including a 13:35 in the 5k and a 30th-place finish at the 2022 NCAA XC Championships. Creed also had a strong showing at the 2022 NCAA XC Championships, finishing in 35th place. In this episode, we delve into a variety of topics, including their racing and training e...

Today we have a very special guest on the podcast; the one and only Kole Mathison. Kole is a rising star in the running world who just won his first national championship in dominant fashion at Champs Sports Nationals a few weeks ago.  In this episode, we delve into Kole's journey in the sport, discussing his decision to commit to CU and the hard work and dedication that led to his impressive...

"Comparison is the thief of joy." This is a quote that you will hear me frequently repeat on the podcast, not only because it's an impactful quote, but also because every human struggles with comparison. Whether it is in running, school, work, etc, we are constantly comparing ourselves to others affecting our performance and, more importantly, our well-being.  So to tackle this difficult subj...

USADA is one of the world's leading organizations on anti-doping and protecting clean athletes. Who is the face behind the organization? Travis Tygart. Having been CEO of USADA since 2007, Travis works closely with the USADA Board of Directors to carry out the organization’s mission of preserving the integrity of competition, inspiring true sport, and protecting the rights of clean athletes. Tygar...

Chat GPT takes over the podcast.... A more normal podcast next time, I promise (:  Enjoy the podcast? Please consider subscribing and giving us a five-star review on Spotify & Apple Podcasts! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it. S H O W   N O T E S -Our Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl...

The final episode of THE CALL ROOM With Lex and Leo Young. In this episode, Lex, Leo, and I discuss what actually happened at NXN, their thoughts on their season as a whole, what their goals are for track, and we end it off by answering a bunch of listener questions! You can listen to this episode wherever you find your podcasts by searching "The Running Effect."  A massive thank you to Lex a...

Of the 118 episodes I've ever recorded in the history of The Running Effect Podcast, today's episode takes the cake as my favorite. It is a comprehensive conversation on all things pursuing excellence with the one and only Matt Choi. Matt played NCAA football, has run a 100-mile ultramarathon, successfully completed the David Goggins 4x4x48 challenge. Matt has reached millions of people through th...

Have you ever wondered what proper sports nutrition should look like? Are carbs bad for you? Is there ever a place for sugar in your diet? Should you go into your run fasted? Well, to answer these questions, we speak with Rebecca Youngs MS, RD, LD. In this episode, Rebecca lies out evidence-based science to help answer your biggest nutrition questions. Today's episode is one big deep dive into all...

The podcast we've all been waiting for: NXN preview with Lex and Leo Young. In this week's episode of "THE CALL ROOM with Lex & Leo Young", we discuss their state meet, NXN prep, training the week of a big race, Tonya as a coach, thanksgiving, and much more! This is yet another fun episode of sitting back and discussing whatever pops into our heads.  Oh, we also discuss Christmas cookies,...

Connor Burns wants to win a national title on the grass. This Saturday is his shot. Having put in 75-mile weeks all season, unbelievable workouts, and a solid record on the grass, Connor is completely prepared to do some damage on Saturday.  Listen to this NXN preview with Connor wherever you get your podcasts.  Please like, subscribe, and share with your friends if you enjoyed today's e...

"Run hard, risk heartbreak."  Today's podcast is the story of Heartbreak Hill Running Company. Heartbreak Hill Running Company was established in 2009 by Dan Fitzgerald and Justin Burdon. Today on the podcast I have the privilege of diving deep into this story with Co-Founder and Chief Heartbreaker Dan Fitzgerald. Dan is an incredible man who brings out the best in others. Throughout all of h...

On November 19, 2022, Charles Hicks cemented his name into history forever. Not only did he win his first individual title, but he was the first person ever from Stanford to win an individual NCAA title on the grass. What did it take to achieve this monumental accomplishment? A lot of 105-mile weeks, years of sacrifice, belief, and so much more that we cover in today's episode of the podcast.&nbsp...

-THE PLAYERS' PLATE: https://www.amazon.com/Players-Plate-Unorthodox-Sports-Nutrition-ebook/dp/B0BGJNGKTW Back for her second appearance on the podcast, is the one and only Emily Cole. Emily recently published her first book, The Players' Plate! She has worked endlessly over the past few years to make this dream come true. Today's conversation on the podcast is a celebration of Emily's hard work,...

On the podcast today is the one and only Jesse Williams. Jesse first came on my podcast almost two years ago (November 25, 2020) and since that first conversation, I've been incredibly fascinated with him and his ideas for our sport. If I could appoint a commissioner of track and field, it would be Jesse.  Every few months it seems, Jesse is putting on another world-class meet. On December 1,...

Lex and Leo are cruising through the CIF rounds. They're having fun out there in style; wearing some aviator sunglasses as they cruise to a 1-2 sweep. With the CIF finals approaching, Lex and Leo are fine-tuning their training and preparation. Curious about their training, mindset, and leadership of their team, Newbury Park? Tune in to Episode 8 of THE CALL ROOM on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to fin...

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"Don't quit before the miracle."  Curious about how someone runs a 200-mile race? Listen to find out! Please like, subscribe, and share with your friends if you enjoyed today’s episode! You can also give us a five-star review on Spotify & Apple Podcasts and support the sponsors who support us (: S H O W     N O T E S -Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffec...

Today I have the privilege of speaking with Tai Dinger. Tai is an incredibly accomplished runner and human being. In high school, he won state championships, made it to national championships, and broke school records. He then went on to Stanford University where he contributed to the team through his performances, but also through his leadership of the team. Tai is currently a PhD Student at Harv...

Today's podcast is a very fun one! I have the privilege of having a conversation with the one and only Tori Gerlach. Tori is the first-ever woman member of Tinman Elite. Before this, Tori had an extremely successful career at Penn State and in the state of Pennysalvia in high school! In this episode, Tori takes us through her story and so much more. We discuss many meaningful subjects that help yo...

"Be able to have that short-term memory and continue to believe in your potential. Keep the faith in yourself no matter where you may be at in your journey."  In today's episode of the podcast, I have the great privilege of speaking with Christina Aragon. Christina is the newest member of the Bowerman Track Club and has had a historic career up to this point.  In this podcast we discuss:...