
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
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 776 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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Vinny Mauri got drug tested at a Planet Fitness.
Five months after his 2:05:54 marathon at Glass City made him the fastest marathon debutant in American history, the self-coached Ohioan returned to the show just days before his second marathon in Ch... more
Four hundred straight dual meet wins don't happen by accident.
Sean McCafferty, entering his tenth year as head cross country coach at Christian Brothers Academy (CBA) in Lincroft, New Jersey, joins Dominic to unpack the culture behind one of the m... more
Ethan Strand is a national champion who still believes he finished second.
He found out Jonah Koech had been busted for doping in the middle of a treadmill run, when Parker Wolfe tapped him on the shoulder, and his first reaction was anger. In this ... more
Aleksander Lingauer is stepping away from running. He says it out loud here for the first time.
This one was recorded in person in Columbus, the fourth time he and Dominic have sat down together and the first time with no race waiting on the other s... more
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A premier, in-depth look at elite running and athletes across the spectrum of track, road racing, and coaching. Episodes frequently explore mindset, coaching philosophy, physiology, and performance psychology, often pairing world-class athletes with coaches, scientists, and industry professionals. Listeners get practical training insights, strategic career moves (NIL, recruiting, pro transitions), and behind-the-scenes stories from NCAA programs, service academies, and professional teams. The host leans into actionable frameworks, personal development, and authenticity, making topics accessible to competitive runners, coaches, and fans who want both inspiration and concrete takeaways. A standout is the consistent emphasis on mental performa... more
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