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Lactic Acid Podcast

Dominique Smith
Running
Olympics
U.S. Olympic Trials
Marathon
Olympic Trials
New York City Marathon
Distance Running
Track and Field
Chicago Marathon
Athing Mu
Trail Running
Mental Health
Boston Marathon
Injury Recovery
Mid-Distance Running
Javelin
Shot Put
Faith
Marathon Racing
Basketball

Welcome to Lactic Acid, where the host Dominique Smith elevates the sport of running and track and field through creativity and laughter. The goal of this podcast is to bridge the gap between those who make our sport unique and the fans that follow. This podcast will be centered on getting to know the personalities off the track, what makes them unique as human beings, rather than just track and f... more

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Caitlin Ewing, TRE Sr. Content Manager, previews education at The Running Event 2026 and more!

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Emily Richards recaps her outdoor season, breaking 2 minutes in the 800m, the records she holds on the DIII level, the joy that she has coaching her athletes, controversial pizza toppings, the state of the women’s 800m in the U.S., new goals that she... more

Elise Cranny recaps her outdoor road racing season, talks about building momentum and giving yourself grace, fantasy football, Nike shoes, new hobbies she’s picked up, country line dancing, how the athletes that she’s mentored have helped her, and mo... more

Emma Grace Hurley talks about gaining confidence after finding success this season, Zaxby’s signature sauce, excitement for her fall races, Asics running shoes, how gratitude allows her to have fun in the sport, what’s on her music playlist, 2000’s D... more

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Recent Guests

Caitlin Ewing
Senior Content Manager for The Running Event with a background in professional dance
The Running Event
Episode: Caitlin Ewing previews education The Running Event 2026 and more!
Emily Richards
Middle-distance runner and high school coach
Episode: Emily Richards talks the records she holds on the DIII level, the joy that she has coaching her athletes, controversial pizza toppings and more!
Elise Cranny
Elite runner and mentor; guest on show
Nike athlete
Episode: Elise Cranny talks building momentum, fantasy football, giving yourself grace, her outdoor road racing season and more!
Emma Grace Hurley
Episode: Emma Grace Hurley talks about gaining confidence after finding success this season, Zaxby’s signature sauce, excitement for her fall races and more!
Freddy Irby
Founder of the Juneteenth Marathon Organization
Juneteenth Marathon Organization
Episode: Freddy Irby and Joel Frye recap the Juneteenth Half-Marathon and 10k, what the holiday means to them, favorite cookout food and music, and more!
Joel Frye
Marketing and Outreach for Juneteenth Marathon Organization
Juneteenth Marathon Organization
Episode: Freddy Irby and Joel Frye recap the Juneteenth Half-Marathon and 10k, what the holiday means to them, favorite cookout food and music, and more!
Shawn King
Founder of For The Run
For The Run
Episode: Shawn King talks about his business, For The Run, Reese's peanut butter cups, Giving back to the running community and more!
Lila Gaudrault
Elite ultrarunner and hospice nurse
Episode: Lila Gaudrault recaps her Cocodona 250 performance and the confidence that she gained from the race, The Office, her career as a hospice nurse and more!
Cody Poskin
Guest, ultrarunner
Mount-to-coast (shoe sponsor)
Episode: Cody Poskin talks about finishing third overall at the Cocodona 250 Ultramarathon race, his love for adventure, brown sugar Pop-Tarts and more!

Host

Dominique Smith
Host of Lactic Acid

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 28 ratings
  • Future-Shannon Rowbury and Jessica Dorrington

    What a great interview with both of these experts on PT Running and motherhood your questions were great. It was fun to listen. Thank you for a great podcast and I look forward to their upcoming book.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BarbEisnet
    United States9 months ago
  • So much fun!

    I love these episodes. Dom is so much fun to listen to- he is truly unique in the way he sets up his interviews and gets into more than just training.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    erlgirl
    United States3 years ago
  • Love this show!

    I’m such a fan of the wide variety of guests Dominique has on the podcast. Also — have you heard this guy introduce his guests? EPIC. The questions he asks are thought provoking and unique, and I guarantee that Dominique will bring out a unique conversation with his guest, even if it’s someone who has been on a hundred other podcasts. He’s just got that swag.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kristendoornbos
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the host's unique interviewing style and depth.
Show is praised for its energy, humor, and curiosity around culture in running.
The format balances personal anecdotes with practical insights, appealing to a broad running audience.
Guests consistently bring diverse expertise and stories.

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#61
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Apple Podcasts
#213
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Caitlin Ewing previews education The Running Event 2026 and more!
Q: What advice would you give them on how to manage your time when it comes to organizing the education, so they can make the most of it?
Ewing advises attendees to check which sessions their registration includes, review the program and its focus-area filters, and use the mobile app to plan a schedule in advance.
Caitlin Ewing previews education The Running Event 2026 and more!
Q: What is the process like in preparing all that?
Ewing says the team reviews the previous event and attendee feedback, sets an education theme, considers more than 200 proposals, holds discovery calls with at least 50 people, and works with selected speakers to shape sessions and panels.
Emily Richards talks the records she holds on the DIII level, the joy that she has coaching her athletes, controversial pizza toppings and more!
Q: What did that mean to you, and how did that encourage you when you saw that?
Richards says the students' support reminded her that running matters beyond the time on the clock. She values the chance to inspire young athletes through both her racing and her coaching.
Emily Richards talks the records she holds on the DIII level, the joy that she has coaching her athletes, controversial pizza toppings and more!
Q: What were those moments like?
Richards describes breaking two minutes at the U.S. Championships after repeatedly running exactly 2:00, then carrying her fitness into a fast mile. She says she felt unusually certain the 800-meter breakthrough would happen and was pleased to race well at a championship.
Emma Grace Hurley talks about gaining confidence after finding success this season, Zaxby’s signature sauce, excitement for her fall races and more!
Q: How has the success that you found this year reshaped or enhanced your goals personally, not just for this year, but for the rest of your career?
It hasn't reshaped the goals so much as made them feel more achievable and tangible; the Olympic dream feels closer and worth planning for, though many things still need to go right.

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A discussion-driven show that spotlights personalities behind running and track and field, with a emphasis on human stories, culture, and coaching as much as performance. Episodes cover diverse topics from endurance racing and gear to nutrition, brand storytelling, and the realities of balancing sport with work and life. Listeners likely enjoy candid conversations, humor, and insights into athletes, coaches, journalists, and other creatives shaping the sport beyond the track. A notable strength is the host's knack for provocative, thoughtful questions and a playful energy that keeps conversations fresh, making it a strong fit for audiences seeking authenticity and culture in running.

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1. Caitlin Ewing
2. Emily Richards
3. Elise Cranny
4. Emma Grace Hurley
5. Freddy Irby
6. Joel Frye
7. Shawn King
8. Lila Gaudrault

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