THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCAST

Lex and Leo Young are preparing for a historic postseason. Every day they add a little more fitness to the bank. They say, "Confidence comes from preparation." Lex and Leo are putting the final touches to their preparation in the coming weeks. In this week's episode of "The Call Room with Lex and Leo Young" we discuss this preparation, performing under pressure, handling criticism, and much more.&...

"Life is full of NO, but as long as you still have YES in your heart that's all that matters."  Today I have the great privilege of speaking with the one and only Chari Hawkins. Chari has done extraordinary things both on and off the track and has inspired countless people to chase after their wildest dreams. If I was to recommend one episode of my podcast to someone, it honestly might b...

Today I have the privilege of having a conversation with someone I look up to greatly. Someone who is challenging the status quo in every area of his life. A man who has done more in his short 19 years on Earth than most humans could ever dream of in their lifetime. I'm talking about the only and only Max Reisinger. As of writing this, Max has reached over 25,386,866 people through the optimistic...

100 EPISODES! Putting that into writing is one of the most humbling and gratifying things. From a fifteen-year-old kid with a dream to now, over two years later, seeing us chase and slowly accomplish that dream has been remarkable! Today's episode is one big reflection on the past two years and the journey to get to where we are today. I'm joined by my mentor, friend, and THE OG podcast guest, Ale...

Back for his fourth appearance on the podcast is my good friend, Sean McGorty. Sean is fresh off of an incredible season where he tried new events, made national teams, and won some races. Today's conversation is full of reflection on the past few months surrounding many different topics.  We also answer some fun listener questions regarding Oreos and finishing college assignments, half-tight...

Yesterday the prestigious Clovis Invitational took place at the iconic Woodward Park. Leo Young set a new meet record (eclipsing his older brother Nico's previous record) by running 14:25.9. Lex Young came second running 14:31.7. Lex and Leo led their team, Newbury Park, to a dominant victory cementing their #1 ranking in the country.  Today's episode is a big recap of the Clovis race and muc...

Dontavious Hill is a pioneer. Not only is he creating history on the track, but also on social media. In his time at Auburn, Dontavious has continued to progress into an incredible athlete every year. In this past outdoor season, Dontavious placed third at the NCAA Outdoor Championships. Off the track, Dontavious is on a mission to motivate and inspire the next generation of jumpers and athletes i...

“I think we’ve got to make it count. It’s the last chance to go out there and really dominate… It’s a big statement, but I want people to think of us as the fastest people to ever run in high school.” This weekend is the legendary Clovis Inventional where California’s best runners meet up on the iconic Woodward Park Course. Lex, Leo, and the Newbury Park crew are more than ready for their first bi...

In sixth grade, I came across a book called “Peak Performance” by authors Steve Magness and Brad Stulberg. This book fascinated me. So when the same two authors came out with their next book “The Passion Paradox” I read that too. This book completely transformed the way I thought and was instrumental in me starting this very podcast!  So when the opportunity to interview Brad came up, I was b...

Today, on the podcast I speak with Maryke Louw.  Maryke is a renowned physical therapist throughout the world who works closely with many top athletes. Maryke has an MSc in Sports Injury Management and is a qualified Health Coach. She started Sports Injury Physio (SIP) as an online practice in 2014. Since then, she has focused on putting together a team of highly qualified and experienced spo...

In today’s episode of the podcast, I have the privilege of speaking with my friend Coach Jay Johnson. Jay recently released an incredible and useful course for high school runners on mental skills! This course features high-level professionals and coaches who all discuss mental skills and how they can benefit your training. Jay outlines this course in detail in this episode and we also touch on ma...

Full episode dropping soon! Subscribe to the show and follow us on Instagram @therunningeffect to stay up-date on all announcements.  S H O W    N O T E S -Brad’s Instagram:  https://instagram.com/bradstulberg?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= -The Practice of Groundedness:  https://www.amazon.com/Practice-Groundedness-Transformative-Feeds-Not-Crushes-Your/dp/0593329899?&linkCode=sl...

Have you ever wondered "What are some of those 1% things I can do to become a better runner?" Well, as my guest Brian Livingston scientifically describes, one of these things is fueling. And in my opinion, fueling may be a lot more than a 1% difference. Being properly fueled not only puts you at an advantage, but is actually necessary to perform well in the first place. As Brian so eloquently desc...

“To put it succinctly, I’m ready to hang up the spikes and dive into those other passions. I’m just excited to dive into my career and build a life beyond running.”  A personal note: Robert has been one of my favorite runners since I first got into running. His grit and determination are on full display when he trains and races. His no-BS attitude, but yet kind heart has always been attractiv...

In the third ever episode of “The Call Room with Lex & Leo Young” we do a deep dive into the recruitment process. Lex and Leo recently committed to run for the University of Stanford a few weeks ago! So in this episode, we talk about their journey, what made Stanford stand out, the lessons they’ve learned from this process, and much more! The next episode is all about the science of Maurten an...

“I’ve had to go through a lot and work really hard to get to where I am today; therefore, I have the confidence that I’m going to have the work ethic to take on whatever comes next.” In today’s episode of the podcast, I have the great privilege of speaking with Josh Holley. Josh is currently the CFO at Bare Performance Nutrition and Founder of Bryker & Co. Josh is also an accomplished runner (...

In the second-ever episode of “The Call Room with Lex & Leo Young”, we discuss many different topics. We first go through their previous week of training, their different runs and workouts that the program does, running media, black coffee, racing schedules, and much more! We answer some listener questions along the way too. This episode is just a fun laid-back conversation! A lot of interesti...

On this week’s episode of the podcast, I have the great privilege of speaking with Makenzie Steele. Makenzie is an accomplished NCAA DI runner who competes for the University of Clemson. Makenzie got a late start in the sport of running, but once she discovered it she never looked back. Makenzie also created the highly successful “goodfoodgoodrun” account. There she has amassed thousands of follow...

In the first ever episode of, “The Call Room with Lex & Leo Young”, Lex, Leo, and myself discuss a lot of different things. We recap both of their track seasons, their training up at Big Bear this summer, their outlook on Sean leaving, and so much more! We also talk about some fun stories from inflatable boating to poorly cooked meals at Big Bear. Lastly, this series is presented by Maurten. M...

Over the past years of podcasting, there are clear attributes that I hope every guest I have on has. Some of these are that they are inspirational, well-thought-out, enthusiastic, joyful, lighthearted, and full of wisdom. Emily Cole checked every one of those boxes because of that, this is one of (if not the) favorite podcast I’ve ever recorded! Behind the 88k followers on Instagram and 7.8 millio...

Back for her second appearance on the show is the world-class Colleen Little PT, DPT, OCS. Colleen is a full-time physical therapist for Nike working closely with the renowned Bowerman Track Club. In this episode, Colleen and I have a wide-ranging discussion on all things physical therapy. We dive deep into proven practices that will help you stay healthy, strong, and happy. We also touch on why n...

Over the past year, Masai Russell has taken over not only on the track this past year, but also social media. As of writing this, she has 189k followers on Instagram. In high school, Masai was an Eight-Time National Champion and in addition to this, was a 2xNational Record holder. Currently while at the University of Kentucky she’s an 11-time All-American. She will be returning to Kentucky for one...

Many athletes run fast. Few are genuinely kind people and do good things off the track. Even fewer are both. Today’s guest, Cole Sprout, is undoubtedly both. In high school, Cole took down national records and is now crushing the competition with his team Stanford. Off the track, Cole is a genuinely great person and impacts those around him. In this conversation, Cole and I go all over the spectru...

The majority of twenty-eight-year-olds are living a life of status quo. Very few branch out and make something new. At the age of twenty-eight James Perez & Wilkerson Given challenged the status quo and started Stoke Performance. A company that produces a world-class product and has a meaningful mission behind the product! From our very first interaction, I was immediately very impressed with...

Today’s conversation is one that will greatly help you in all aspects of life. How will it do that you might ask? Well, today’s conversation is all about the mind and mental performance. These things affect our daily lives and running more than we might think they do. Who better to have this conversation with than my good friend and mental performance counselor Shannon Thompson. Shannon currently...