THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCAST

Dominic Schlueter

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Social Media

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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

From 9 National Titles as a Kid to 1:42 as a Pro: Brandon Miller on Beating the Olympic Champion, his 30 Mile Training Weeks, and Kicking Past Cooper Lutkenhaus

Brandon Miller is done being overlooked.

The Brooks Beast is riding the hottest streak in American 800m running: four straight wins, including a takedown of world indoor champion Cooper Lutkenhaus at the Prefontaine Classic, and a 1:42.19 stunner o... more

4 Aug 2026 • 58 min

Eric Avila on How to Actually Get Recruited to Run in College: Why Almost Any Runner Can Earn a Scholarship, How NIL Deals Really Work, and What Coaches Are Looking For

Eric Avila quit racing, but he didn’t quit the sport altogether.

The 2021 USATF Road Mile champion spent eight years with Adidas before walking away in 2024. This included a torn plantar fascia, a contract offer attached to a marathon move he didn't... more

2 Aug 2026 • 1 hr 6 min

How Fast Do You Really Lose Fitness? Alex Osberg on the Science of Detraining, Strategic Rest, and Coming Back Faster After Time Off

-The Run Down By The Running Effect (our new newsletter!): tinyurl.com/mr36s9rs

Fitness is rented, never owned. But the rent is far cheaper than most runners think.

Alex Ostberg returns for the monthly breakdown of The Rundown, and this mon... more

31 Jul 2026 • 53 min

How Ryan Cole Made Air Force an NCAA Powerhouse: An Inside Look at the Service Academy Few Runners Ever See, the Culture Behind It, and Why the NCAA Has Nothing Like It

There are no names on the back of an Air Force jersey, and that's exactly the point.

While the rest of college running chases NIL money, transfer portals, and eighth-year seniors, Ryan Cole is quietly building a national contender out of American k... more

29 Jul 2026 • 1 hr 9 min

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Recent Guests

Ann Dunn

UNC women's distance coach

University of North Carolina Chapel Hill

Episode: UNC's New Women's Distance Coach: Ann Dunn on How She Landed the Job, What It Takes to Make It to D1, and Trying to Win an NCAA Title

Trevor Giampa

Hybrid athlete known for running sub-2:30 marathons and lifting heavy weights

Body Performance Nutrition (BPN)

Episode: How Trevor Giampa Runs Sub-2:30 Marathons While Benching 315: Inside the Brutal Training Schedule of the Hardest-Working Hybrid Athlete Alive

Jacob Cohen

Fitness content creator known for running in unusual places and making fitness fun

Episode: A Coffee Table. A Dog Crate. The Top of the Empire State Building. Jacob Cohen on Quitting Investment Banking to Become the Internet's 5K Guy

Meika Beaudoin-Rousseau

Professional trail runner, Stanford alumnus

Independent athlete

Episode: How He Races Pro Trails on 25 Miles a Week: Meika Beaudoin-Rousseau on Sub-Ultra Racing, Creative Cross-Training, Creative Cross-Training, and the Freedom of Running

Handal Roban

Elite 800m runner, Penn State athlete

Penn State University

Episode: Inside the Penn State 800m System: Handal Roban on the 1:42 Breakthrough, Why He Stopped Chasing Times, and the Mantra Behind Every Race

Will Garinger

Founder of Run with Christ, running community leader

Run with Christ

Episode: How Will Garinger Built a Run Club Spanning 85 Cities and 7 Nations: The Loneliness Epidemic, Identity, and Getting Outside Yourself

Gary Martin

Pro middle-distance runner taking the leap to professional track, former NCAA standout

Brooks (NIL partner)

Episode: From 3:57 in High School to a 3:48 Pro Debut: Gary Martin on the NCAA's Brutal Depth, Signing with Brooks, and Chasing Josh Kerr in Seattle

Doug Soles

Cross country coach with a career spanning two decades-plus at multiple high schools; renowned for building winning programs and mentoring elite athletes

Herriman High School; Great Oak High School

Episode: 26 Years. Two Dynasties. No Participation Medals. Doug Soles on Buy-In, the 2009 Loss That Still Haunts Him, and Why He Walked Away at the Peak

Mike Egan

Military veteran, adaptive athlete, Guinness World Record holder

Independent athlete

Episode: From a Year Without Leaving His House to a Guinness World Record: Mike Egan on Adversity, Repurposing Suffering, and Dragging His Chair Through the Mud at the BPN G1M Ultra

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Dominic Schlueter

Host of The Running Effect

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.
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L14055
Philippines3 months ago
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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 States3 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!
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Jared Gardiner
United States3 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.
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5
SuzyS2004
United States3 months ago
Best serious track and field podcast
Best guests best questions
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Nickeyyd
United States3 months ago

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

Runners value the host's interview style and insight into training and mindset.

Listeners appreciate guests spanning athletes to coaches, with practical takeaways.

Many commend the lineup of diverse, high-caliber guests and the impact of stories on motivation.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts	#13	United States/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts	#36	Canada/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts	#132	United Kingdom/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts	#72	Germany/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts	#90	Australia/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts	#117	France/Sports/Running

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

How He Races Pro Trails on 25 Miles a Week: Meika Beaudoin-Rousseau on Sub-Ultra Racing, Creative Cross-Training, Creative Cross-Training, and the Freedom of Running

Q: What makes trail running different from track, and how do you approach training for a 50K with variable terrain?

Training is course-specific: long trail runs with real elevation, plus two weekly workouts—one for leg speed on flatter terrain and another for climbing—are essential. The mix of massive descents, muscle resilience, and eccentric loading means you must tailor workouts to the terrain and elevation profile of the target race.

12 Weeks. One Shot. Everyone Else Is Resting. The Mike Scannell Special That Will Set You Apart: Grant Fisher's Coach on the Summer That Separates the Fast From the Forgotten

Q: How would you structure a summer training block to maximize progress?

Treat each athlete as a study of one, emphasize rest and recovery first, then build in volume with a focus on quality tempo work and intentional downhill strides;Track the day-to-day signals from the athlete and adjust blocks to stay healthy and primed for peak performance later in the season.

Coach Chris Miltenberg on the Crisis Inside College Running: The Foreign-Talent Surge Reshaping Recruiting, the Age Gap No One Will Touch, and Whether the NCAA Can Still Develop American Stars

Q: How do you balance winning championships with developing athletes and maintaining integrity?

By sticking to a process that prioritizes development, confirming alignment with the program's culture, and seeking sustainable paths that don't rely solely on purchasing talent or chasing immediate wins.

Coach Chris Miltenberg on the Crisis Inside College Running: The Foreign-Talent Surge Reshaping Recruiting, the Age Gap No One Will Touch, and Whether the NCAA Can Still Develop American Stars

Q: What's going on in the NCAA right now, in your view?

There's a real mix of opportunity and pressure: an expanding international presence, age disparities in development, and the need to adapt recruiting and development strategies while maintaining core values.

From a Year Without Leaving His House to a Guinness World Record: Mike Egan on Adversity, Repurposing Suffering, and Dragging His Chair Through the Mud at the BPN G1M Ultra

Q: What message do you want to leave listeners with?

Focus on positive takeaways, avoid idolizing others, and adopt useful traits from others to improve your life while discarding what doesn't help you grow.

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The show consistently centers on elite and high-performing runners, coaches, and performance scientists, exploring training philosophies, injury prevention, nutrition, mindset, and the business of athletics. Episodes pair personal journeys with practical takeaways—covering coaching methods, race strategy, fueling, gear and sponsorships—making it valuable for competitive runners, coaches, and sports professionals seeking actionable insights. A notable strength is the guest diversity: from former world-class athletes and current champions to innovative founders and coaches who shape tomorrow's training culture. The format tends to blend story-driven background with technical discussion, yielding both inspiration and tangible lessons for impro... more

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4. Meika Beaudoin-Rousseau
5. Handal Roban
6. Will Garinger
7. Gary Martin
8. Doug Soles

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