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THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCAST

Dominic Schlueter
Running
NCAA
Boston Marathon
Nike
Nutrition
Track and Field
New York City Marathon
World Championships
NCAA Cross Country Championships
Marathon Running
Olympics
Cross Country
Coaching
Olympic Trials
Running Training
Festival Of Miles
Ironman
Mental Health
Ultra Running
Running Community

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

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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Dominic Fusco
Fitness coach and athlete known for the Body by Dom brand and social media presence
Body by Dom
Episode: How to Build Muscle Without Losing Your Running Fitness: Dominic Fusco on the Training Week That Does Both, How to Fuel It, and Why Most Runners Lift Wrong
Isaac Hedengren
BYU distance runner, New Standard member
Brigham Young University
Episode: The New Standard: Inside the Next Generation of BYU Distance Running with Carter Cutting, Tayvon Kitchen and Isaac Hedengren
Alex Hutchinson
Author and science journalist focused on running science
Sweat Science / Endure author
Episode: Alex Hutchinson, The World’s Leading Expert on the Limits of Human Performance, on the Mistimed Race That Started a 17-Second Breakthrough and Why Belief Beats Every Shoe You Can Buy
Jordan Hasay Hogan
Former elite runner, Olympic Trials competitor, and current coach
Hogan Performance
Episode: From Foot Locker Champion At 14 To 2:20:57 And Four Olympic Trials Without A Team: Jordan (Hasay) Hogan On Salazar's Workouts, Developing A Championship Mindset, And What She'd Do Differently
Colin Sahlman
Elite distance runner, NAU alumnus, Nike athlete
Nike
Episode: "I Just Decided I Wasn't Going to Be Scared Anymore": Colin Sahlman on the Year He Won 3 NCAA Titles, Signing With Nike, and the Chase for Olympic Gold
Todd Anderson
Founder of Dream Recovery, former NFL player and endurance athlete
Dream Recovery
Episode: Sleep Science for Runners: Todd Anderson on Sleep Debt, Mouth Taping, and Marathon Performance — Plus the CO2 Tolerance You Build While Asleep That Changes Performance
Marius Bakken
Author of The Norwegian Method Applied; coach and researcher in endurance training
Marius Bakken/Coach
Episode: "Most Runners Train Too Hard": Marius Bakken, The Father Of Double Threshold, On What's Really Holding You Back, Advising The Ingebrigtsens, And The Golden Zone Behind The Norwegian Method
Cory Leslie
Head distance coach, Ole Miss track and field
University of Mississippi (Ole Miss)
Episode: Cory Leslie on Leaving Pro Coaching for Ole Miss: SEC Roster Limits, Why He Won't Buy Hired Guns From the Portal, and What He Tells Recruits Who Don't Have Olympic Dreams
Jemma Reekie
Elite middle-distance runner, guest on the show
Athletics (Nike-backed sponsorship mentioned)
Episode: Jemma Reekie on 60 Miles a Week at 5:50 Pace, Missing Olympic Bronze by 0.09, and How She Rebuilt From the Lowest Point of Her Career

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Dominic Schlueter
Host of The Running Effect Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 4.8k 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    L14055
    Philippines5 months 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JaxonS7_77
    United States5 months 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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jared Gardiner
    United States5 months 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SuzyS2004
    United States5 months ago
  • Best serious track and field podcast

    Best guests best questions

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nickeyyd
    United States5 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners praise deep, actionable interviews and a strong focus on mindset and performance.
Some comments note a need for deeper, more personal storytelling from guests.
The host asks engaging questions and brings out practical takeaways.
Audience appreciates the faith-integrated perspective alongside elite performance.
Guests are consistently high quality and diverse in background.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#12
United States/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#24
Canada/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#88
United Kingdom/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#28
Italy/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#65
Australia/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#65
Germany/Sports/Running

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ethan Strand’s Breakout Rookie Year: Beating Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Cole Hocker, Inheriting a US Title From a Doper, and Why He Says Doping Makes You “Just a Bad Person”
Q: What lessons from college carried over into pro racing and training?
Key lessons include maintaining focus on process goals, building a consistent training base, adapting to a new coaching style, and embracing the need to race strategically rather than always chasing the win.
No Watch, No Mileage Log, No Fear: How Marcelo Mantecon Trains and Thinks as America's No. 1 High School Runner
Q: What role does sleep and recovery play in your performance and injury prevention?
Marcelo emphasizes sleep as the single most important recovery tool, alongside active recovery and strength work to prevent injuries and sustain performance across a long season.
No Watch, No Mileage Log, No Fear: How Marcelo Mantecon Trains and Thinks as America's No. 1 High School Runner
Q: How do you approach training without relying heavily on a GPS watch?
He describes training by feel with occasional pacing checks from coaches, trusting that effort and race context guide intensity rather than constant split-tracking.
No Watch, No Mileage Log, No Fear: How Marcelo Mantecon Trains and Thinks as America's No. 1 High School Runner
Q: What has been your mindset entering this season after finishing strong last year?
He discusses maintaining a team-first mindset, focusing on the season as another year, and keeping the nothing-to-lose mentality to stay aggressive and smart in races.
No Watch, No Mileage Log, No Fear: How Marcelo Mantecon Trains and Thinks as America's No. 1 High School Runner
Q: Do you miss the pressure-free days before you were ranked number one, or do you thrive under pressure now?
Marcelo explains that pressure is a positive driver and helps him stay motivated, seeing it as a catalyst to be aggressive and focused rather than avoiding risk.

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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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1. Dominic Fusco
2. Isaac Hedengren
3. Alex Hutchinson
4. Jordan Hasay Hogan
5. Colin Sahlman
6. Todd Anderson
7. Marius Bakken
8. Cory Leslie

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