THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCAST

Dominic Schlueter

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Nike

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Boston Marathon

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Festival Of Miles

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Olympic Trials

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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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Latest Episodes

The Effect: Luke Hopkins on His Unrelenting Pursuit of Greatness, How an Accident at 12 Reshaped His Life, His Ambitions in Ironman, and Inspiring a Whole Generation in the Process

Luke Hopkins doesn't separate who he is from what he does—and that almost broke him.

When a stress fracture pulled him off the training schedule he'd built his identity around, Hopkins had to face a question most high achievers never stop long enoug... more

15 May 2026 • 1 hr 10 min

3:53.43. 25 Years Later. Still Unbroken. Alan Webb on the Pre Classic Mile That Outlasted a Generation and Why It's Still the Hardest Record in High School Sports

Alan Webb still has the record. Twenty-four years later, nobody's touched it.

The American high school mile record (3:53.43, set at the 2001 Prefontaine Classic) has outlasted every shoe revolution, every bicarb protocol, and every perfectly concoc... more

13 May 2026 • 56 min

From Depressed to Strava Killer: Zach Pogrob on Share Aura, Taking Strava's Crown, and Building the Greatest App the Running World Has Ever Seen

He ran 63 miles on a broken stomach, launched a product the same week, and called it a good weekend.

Zach Pogrob is back—and this time, the conversation goes deeper than any race result.

A month before the BPN G1M Ultra, he posted a photo at 220 p... more

11 May 2026 • 54 min

Inside the Training and Mindset of a 4:30 High School Miler: Ellery Lincoln on Beating Pre-Race Nerves, Joining Jane Hedengren on the All-Time List, and Her Plan to Break the HS Record

She threw up before every race. Now she's the fourth-fastest high school miler in American history.

Ellery Lincoln is a Nike Elite junior from Lincoln High School in Portland, and her 4:30.00 at the 2026 Nike/Jesuit Twilight Relays didn't arrive as ... more

9 May 2026 • 37 min

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Recent Guests

Jonny Davies

Ultra runner and Go One More athlete

Go One More / BPN on course

Episode: 119 Miles. 28 Hours. One 4AM Breakdown. Jonny Davies on the Caffeine Reset, the Voice That Got Him Up, and the Work That Wins Before the Start Line.

Jackson Spencer

Top high school distance runner, national champion in cross-country, sub-4 mile pace

Independent athlete

Episode: 3:58 Mile. 8:31 3200m National Record. Two Cross Country National Titles. Jackson Spencer on the Senior Year That Made Him the Fastest Distance Runner In Recent History & The Training Behind It

Vinny Mauri

Elite runner; fastest American marathon debut

Second Soul Toledo

Episode: No Coach. No Training Partners. No Contract. Vinny Mauri on the Unconventional Path to 2:05:54—the Fastest American Marathon Debut Ever

Matthew Centrowitz

Olympic medalist, middle-distance runner

United States Track and Field / Bowerman Track Club (associated during career)

Episode: How Matthew Centrowitz Became the First American in 108 Years to Win Olympic 1500m Gold: Outrunning His Father's Shadow, the Selfishness It Demanded, and Why He Couldn't Do It Today

Dr. Lyndsay Centrowitz

Physical therapist specializing in pelvic floor health for athletes

StrongHERDPT / Private practice

Episode: Dr. Lyndsay Centrowitz On The Locker Room "Badge Of Honor" Quietly Ending Female Running Careers, The Body That Keeps Score, And Why Your Chronic Injury Probably Might Not Be About Your Body At All

Martin Dugard

New York Times bestselling author, researcher and writer of The Long Run

Author

Episode: Martin Dugard — NYT Bestselling Author Behind 12 Million Books Sold on the 50-Year Revolution That Built the Sport You Run and Why Running Is the Fastest-Growing Sport Nobody's Talking About

Alexander Lingauer

Ultra runner and subject of episode

Rapid运动 Team Rapid

Episode: How To Kill Doubt, Generate Evidence, And Leave Every Race An Honest Man — Alexander Lingaur On Overcoming His Demons And Running For 37 Hours Straight / 154 Miles At BPN G1M Ultra

Jane Hedengren

BYU runner, NCAA record holder

Brigham Young University (BYU)

Episode: Inside Jane Hedengren's Historic Freshman Year: 2 NCAA Titles, NCAA 5K Record (14:44), NCAA 10K Record (30:46) — And BYU's "Productive, Not Harder" Training Philosophy That Creates Champions

David Perry

Founder of David Perry Jewelry, former University of Portland runner

David Perry Jewelry

Episode: What It Took for David Perry — 28:42 Collegiate 10K Runner, Former Portland Pilot — to Build the Jewelry Brand Designing Diamond Track Spikes for Nike and Olympians

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Dominic Schlueter

Host of The Running Effect Podcast

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 4.6k ratings

Thank you!
Your podcast reminds runners that this sport is more than pace, medals, and PRs. It’s about healing, discipline, sacrifice, and finding yourself one step at a time. Thank you for giving a voice to every tired soul who keeps running even when life gets heavy. Keep inspiring the running community.
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Philippines7 days ago
Praise from a lover of this show
I have always enjoyed the running effect, and have learned tons of knowledge from listening and subscribing to the newsletter.
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JaxonS7_77
United States9 days ago
Never misses
Love TRE! Gets me through my runs and long drives, always providing great advice and motivation. I definitely encourage any upcoming runner to give it a listen!
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Jared Gardiner
United States9 days ago
Listen Up!
Great show to keep me moving on my long runs. Fun insight and perspective on the awesome things happening in the running world.
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SuzyS2004
United States9 days ago
Best serious track and field podcast
Best guests best questions
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United States18 days 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

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Apple Podcasts	#14	United States/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts	#40	Canada/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts	#49	United Kingdom/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts	#25	Italy/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts	#58	Germany/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts	#106	Australia/Sports/Running

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No Coach. No Training Partners. No Contract. Vinny Mauri on the Unconventional Path to 2:05:54—the Fastest American Marathon Debut Ever

Q: What advice would you give to someone who thinks their best days are behind them or who has unfinished business with running?

Vinny advocates focusing on the fundamentals: consistency, enjoyment, and building a repeatable training recipe, emphasizing that progress comes from steady, structured effort and avoiding burnout.

No Coach. No Training Partners. No Contract. Vinny Mauri on the Unconventional Path to 2:05:54—the Fastest American Marathon Debut Ever

Q: Why did you decide to keep racing after college despite no offers, and how did you navigate that period?

He describes it as a love of the sport and a desire to run for enjoyment and personal fulfillment, choosing to stay in Ohio, train with familiar support, and build toward opportunities rather than chasing a contract that might not align with his long-term goals.

How Joey Miuccio Ran 111 Miles at the BPN G1M Ultra on 8 Weeks of Training — Pacing Strategy, Mindset, Why His Body Broke at Mile 100 and the Dilemma of the High Achiever

Q: How did the format of the G1M Ultra change your approach to pacing vs Leadville?

The format required constant evaluation of effort per lap and strategic rest, with crews helping optimize pace, fueling, and transitions. Unlike Leadville, there was a faster cadence of movement between laps and a premium on efficient recovery to keep moving rather than sustaining a single long effort.

Dr. Lyndsay Centrowitz On The Locker Room "Badge Of Honor" Quietly Ending Female Running Careers, The Body That Keeps Score, And Why Your Chronic Injury Probably Might Not Be About Your Body At All

Q: Will AI replace physical therapy or coaches?

AI will not replace the hands-on, diagnostic, and nuanced care provided by PTs, though AI can assist with information and plan generation; the human element remains essential.

Dr. Lyndsay Centrowitz On The Locker Room "Badge Of Honor" Quietly Ending Female Running Careers, The Body That Keeps Score, And Why Your Chronic Injury Probably Might Not Be About Your Body At All

Q: Can pelvic health concerns be relevant to high school or collegiate runners who aren't pregnant or postpartum?

Yes, pelvic health is relevant across athletes because pelvic floor function impacts endurance, stability, and confidence, and related issues can appear in endurance sports, gymnastics, or dance regardless of pregnancy status.

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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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2. Jackson Spencer
3. Vinny Mauri
4. Matthew Centrowitz
5. Dr. Lyndsay Centrowitz
6. Martin Dugard
7. Alexander Lingauer
8. Jane Hedengren

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