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THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCAST

Dominic Schlueter
Running
NCAA Championships
Olympic Games
Kole Mathison
Broadcasting
Olympics
Hoka
World Cross Country Championships
Empathy In Sports
NIL Agreements
Colorado Buffaloes
Running Training
Carrie Tollefson
Track and Field
Tinman Elite
Foot Locker National Cross Country Championships
Track Performance
Marathon Training
5K Running
Kara Goucher

The Running Effect tells the best stories in running—and turns them into insight, inspiration, and tools to help competitive runners become greater. Every week, host Dominic Schlueter sits down with the fastest, smartest, and most inspiring people in the sport—from Olympic medalists to breakthrough athletes—to unpack the stories, lessons, and mindset behind elite performance. Whether you’re chasin... more

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She missed NXN in the fall. By March, she was winning national titles.

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Miami doesn't have a running culture by accident. Frankie Ruiz built it.

From 17 Florida high school cross country state championships (9 in a row); to a junior who just finished 4th at Nike Cross Nationals; to a marathon that generates $300 million... more

He said it was his to lose. Then he went out and made sure of it.

Josh Kerr is back on The Running Effect, and this time he's not limping off a global stage. He's walking out of Toruń with gold, and already calling his next shot.

At the 2026 World ... more

A sub-2-hour marathon was supposed to be impossible. Then Dr. Brad Wilkins built the mathematical model that proved it wasn't, and Nike handed him the keys to make it happen.

In 2017, Kipchoge ran 2:00:25 at Breaking2—25 seconds short. Close enough ... more

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Recent Guests

Adriaan Wildschutt
Professional runner, half marathon specialist
Hoka NAZ Elite
Episode: How Adriaan Wildschutt Won the NYC Half Marathon in 59:30 with Only One Career 20-Mile Run — The Track Speed, Half Marathon Build, and McGregor Mindset Behind It
Ryan Waite
BYU coach and architect of Carter Cutting's NCAA title run
Brigham Young University (BYU)
Episode: How Coach Ryan Waite Produced an NCAA Indoor Mile Champion — The Scouting System, Race Simulation Workouts, and Mental Edge That Won It
Carter Cutting
NCAA indoor champion, middle-distance runner
BYU
Episode: Exclusive: How Carter Cutting PR'd Every Single Year Since Age 9 — The Compounding Confidence That Built an NCAA Mile Championship Win
Dominic Schlueter
Episode: How Kimberley May Went From Almost Quitting Running to Signing With New Balance & Turning Pro — The Mindset Shift That Made the Difference
Kimberley May
Professional runner for New Balance Boston
New Balance
Episode: How Kimberley May Went From Almost Quitting Running to Signing With New Balance & Turning Pro — The Mindset Shift That Made the Difference
Jeff Troesch
Sports psychologist who has worked with Olympians across multiple games
Independent sports psychology practice
Episode: World-Renowned Sports Psychologist Jeff Troesch: What It Takes to Be Great, the "It Factor," & Why You Don't Actually Want to Be an Olympian
Mike Scannell
Track and field coach known for coaching Grant Fisher (high school and professional)
Coach at high school level; mentor to Grant Fisher
Episode: Mike Scannell on the Philosophy Behind Coaching Champions, Why He Turns Down D1 Coaching Every Year, & Inside The 6-Week Training Block of Grant Fisher's Half Marathon Debut
Conner Burns
Teammate at University of Oregon
University of Oregon - Track & Field
Episode: The Inside Scoop Before Nationals: Simeon Birnbaum & Connor Burns on How Oregon Qualified 5 Men in the 3k, Connor's Injury Comeback, and the Truth About Training Under Jerry Schumacher
Clayton Young
Olympian marathoner, NCAA champion, and Olympic team member
Professional distance running, sponsorships including Asics
Episode: Clayton Young: A Doctor Told Him His Career Might Be Over — How a 2:08 Olympian Turned a Near Career-Ending Injury Into His Biggest Comeback Yet

Host

Dominic Schlueter
Host of The Running Effect Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 4.5k ratings
  • Simeon

    Seems like it’s time to get Simeon and Connor back on. Simeon won big 10 championship 5k and Connor’s doing great too

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Henry Luca Stone
    United Statesa month ago
  • Best Pod

    Can you get Nico Young back on again please

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bestest reviewer 2000
    United States2 months ago
  • Great Pod

    Keep up the good work Dom! Great content but never done in a boring manner💪

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Orlando_runner
    United States2 months ago
  • guest request

    trenton sandler?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shiloh W0ng
    United States2 months ago
  • Good stuff

    Get Lex and Leo back on!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jakobs' agent
    United States2 months ago

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Fans value the faith and mindset discussions as a distinctive element of the show.
Listeners appreciate the diverse mix of athletes, coaches, and industry experts.
Common requests include returning guests or more in-depth personal life stories from guests.
Guests consistently praised for high-quality insights and actionable takeaways.
Critiques often center on host interview style and occasional off-topic moments; overall sentiment is strong for informed, passion-driven conversations.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#13
United States/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#31
Canada/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#83
United Kingdom/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#31
Germany/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#44
Australia/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#145
Italy/Sports/Running

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

World-Renowned Sports Psychologist Jeff Troesch: What It Takes to Be Great, the "It Factor," & Why You Don't Actually Want to Be an Olympian
Q: What simple practice can athletes adopt to handle failure better?
Reframe failure as a learning opportunity and focus on 365 days of wisdom rather than expecting constant daily progress; extract concrete lessons to apply tomorrow.
World-Renowned Sports Psychologist Jeff Troesch: What It Takes to Be Great, the "It Factor," & Why You Don't Actually Want to Be an Olympian
Q: What distinguishes a process-oriented athlete from an outcome-oriented athlete in terms of long-term joy and success?
Process-oriented athletes tend to experience more daily satisfaction and sustained motivation, while outcome-oriented athletes often see their motivation wane after achieving or failing to achieve a big target.
World-Renowned Sports Psychologist Jeff Troesch: What It Takes to Be Great, the "It Factor," & Why You Don't Actually Want to Be an Olympian
Q: How has social media changed athletes' mental performance in the last 15–20 years?
Athletes are more exposed to constant comparison, which can disrupt focus; the best approach is to minimize app use to create a more peaceful internal environment and stay task-oriented.
World-Renowned Sports Psychologist Jeff Troesch: What It Takes to Be Great, the "It Factor," & Why You Don't Actually Want to Be an Olympian
Q: What's the number one key defining characteristic of the most successful people you've worked with?
They know how to use failure to advance toward success, maintaining motivation from lessons learned rather than being destabilized by setbacks.
How Kimberley May Went From Almost Quitting Running to Signing With New Balance & Turning Pro — The Mindset Shift That Made the Difference
Q: What practical changes accompanied that mindset shift?
She focused on building confidence through consistent training and performance improvements, and allowed herself to see possibility beyond self-doubt, rather than waiting for perfect conditions.

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This series centers on high-performance running, digging into the mindset, training approaches, injuries, coaching philosophies, and racing strategies of elite athletes and coaches. Episodes frequently explore backstories from NCAA to world-class levels, the role of coaching and team dynamics, and the emotional and spiritual dimensions that accompany long-term athletic effort. Listeners get practical takeaways on consistency, injury recovery, goal setting, and staying motivated under pressure, often through candid conversations that blend data, psychology, and personal narrative. A notable edge is the mix of traditional endurance topics with broader lifestyle and faith perspectives, offering a holistic view of what it takes to perform at th... more

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Recent guests on THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCAST include:

1. Adriaan Wildschutt
2. Ryan Waite
3. Carter Cutting
4. Dominic Schlueter
5. Kimberley May
6. Jeff Troesch
7. Mike Scannell
8. Conner Burns

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