THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCAST

Dominic Schlueter

Running

NCAA

Nutrition

Nike

Track and Field

Boston Marathon

World Championships

Festival Of Miles

Mental Health

Olympics

Marathon Running

New York City Marathon

Coaching

Olympic Trials

NCAA Championships

NCAA Cross Country Championships

Cross Country

Marathon

Social Media

Hoka

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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How Sharon Lokedi Won Two Straight Boston Marathons: The 130-Mile Weeks Mileage, the Visualization, and Inside the Doubt She Fights Before Every Race

She grew up running miles to school through the hills of Burnt Forest, Kenya—and now she owns the streets of Boston.

Sharon Lokedi, two-time Boston Marathon champion and one of the most quietly dominant forces in the sport, joins the show for a wide... more

5 Jun 2026 • 33 min

Exclusive: Simeon Birnbaum On Going for the NCAA 1500/5K Double Title: Inside the Marco Langon Beef, the 3:31 Record Training, and Why He's Next Up

Simeon Birnbaum, the NCAA 1500m record holder, is heading into NCAAs hungry, healthy, and ready to hurt people.

Dominic sits down with the Oregon junior days before the outdoor National Championships, where Birnbaum is eyeing a 1500m/5000m double o... more

3 Jun 2026 • 40 min

Brian Burns on Chasing 3:57 at Festival of Miles: the Training Behind the Breakthrough, the Nerves of One Final High School Mile, and a Shot at History

The clock has beaten Brian Burns twice. June 4th at the HOKA Festival of Miles, he plans to return the favor.

Burns, a senior at Bentonville High School and committed to UNC Chapel Hill, joins the show eight days out from Festival of Miles—fresh of... more

2 Jun 2026 • 38 min

Inside the Training of a High Schooler Chasing 1:47 in the 800: The Unconventional System of No Speed Work, High Mileage, and a Shot at History At Festival of Miles

Austin Plewe ran a 1:49 at altitude and never trained faster than two-mile pace to do it.

The American Fork senior joins the show ahead of his Festival of Miles 800m debut to explain exactly how that's possible—and why his roughest year ended up be... more

31 May 2026 • 36 min

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Recent Guests

Josh Blatchford

Founder and CEO of Attuned

Attuned

Episode: From 7 Years of Chronic Illness to a Half Marathon in 14 Months: Josh Blatchford on Bioenergetics, Predicting Injuries Before They Happen, and the Science That Saved His Life

Chiara Dailey

Top high school distance runner from San Diego, Hoka NIL athlete

Sponsor: Hoka

Episode: From the Shadows to HOKA Festival of Miles: Chiara Dailey on Being Overlooked, Training Like A Pro, and Chasing a Sub-4:30 Mile In High School

Jess McClain

American marathoner, American course record holder at Boston

Professional Runner (Brooks, later independent)

Episode: From Walking Away From Pro Running in 2018 to the Fastest American EVER at Boston: Jess McClain on the Greatest Comeback in American Marathon History

Riley Witt

Founder of Bicarb company (Shop Bicarb)

Bicarb

Episode: From 4:18 To 3:59 In The Mile: How Riley Witt Built Bicarb 3.0 From His Dorm, The Talent Myth, And Why If You're Not Willing To Spend $2,000 On Your Running, You're Not Serious

Luke Hopkins

Elite endurance athlete focused on triathlon and Ironman

Self-identified athlete; NIL and brand partnerships discussant

Episode: 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

Alan Webb

Former American high school mile record holder, Olympic athlete, and current coach at Ave Maria University

Ave Maria University

Episode: 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

Ellery Lincoln

High school runner featured in the episode

High school athlete (Oregon); University of Oregon commitment discussed

Episode: 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

Trevor Painter

Legendary coach of Keely Hodgkinson and elite 800m group at M11 Track Club

M11 Track Club

Episode: Exclusive: How Trevor Painter Is Coaching Keely Hodgkinson to Break a 40-Year-Old World Record — Inside M11 Track Club, the Chase for 1:52, and Coaching the Fastest Women in the World

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.

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Dominic Schlueter

Host of The Running Effect Podcast

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 4.7k ratings

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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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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 Statesa month 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 Statesa month 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 Statesa month ago
Best serious track and field podcast
Best guests best questions
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Critiques often center on host interview style and occasional off-topic moments; overall sentiment is strong for informed, passion-driven conversations.

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Apple Podcasts	#13	United States/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts	#38	United Kingdom/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts	#49	Canada/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts	#43	Australia/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts	#60	Germany/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts	#77	Italy/Sports/Running

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Why Running Slower And Doing Less Will Make You Faster: Mario Fraioli On 22 Years Of Coaching Lessons, The B+ Workout Rule, And The Insecure Overachiever Trap

Q: How did you start The Morning Shakeout, and what did you learn?

The Morning Shakeout began as a creative side project rooted in the writer/editor background, and evolved into a sustainable career by staying curious, consistently publishing, and building trust with readers.

Why Running Slower And Doing Less Will Make You Faster: Mario Fraioli On 22 Years Of Coaching Lessons, The B+ Workout Rule, And The Insecure Overachiever Trap

Q: What changes would you make to a top running shoe company if you were head of North American sports marketing?

First identify the brand's core audience and purpose, then align product and marketing decisions with that focus rather than trying to be everything to everyone.

From 4:18 To 3:59 In The Mile: How Riley Witt Built Bicarb 3.0 From His Dorm, The Talent Myth, And Why If You're Not Willing To Spend $2,000 On Your Running, You're Not Serious

Q: What is bicarbonate doing for an athlete, specifically an 800 meter runner?

It buffers hydrogen ions to delay the onset of fatigue, effectively pushing lactic acidosis effects to later in the race, which can translate to a few extra meters and potential 1-2% performance gains.

From the Shadows to HOKA Festival of Miles: Chiara Dailey on Being Overlooked, Training Like A Pro, and Chasing a Sub-4:30 Mile In High School

Q: Mount Rushmore of California girls you've raced in high school—who are your top four?

She lists Jalen Williams, Braelyn Combe, Hannah Thompson, and Sadie as the top California competitors she's faced across her high school career.

From the Shadows to HOKA Festival of Miles: Chiara Dailey on Being Overlooked, Training Like A Pro, and Chasing a Sub-4:30 Mile In High School

Q: Is it nice to have someone you can ask questions to and who's been through similar pressures?

She describes the benefit of having a close coach/family figure who can push and nag constructively, provide mental guidance, and tailor training with experience at the top levels.

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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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3. Jess McClain
4. Riley Witt
5. Luke Hopkins
6. Alan Webb
7. Ellery Lincoln
8. Trevor Painter

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