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THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCAST

Dominic Schlueter
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Boston Marathon
Nutrition
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New York City Marathon
World Championships
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NCAA Cross Country Championships
Cross Country
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Olympics
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Festival Of Miles
Ironman
Mental Health
Olympic Trials
Ultra Running

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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Nathan Green
23-year-old Adidas miler who won both U.S. 1,500-meter titles in 2026
Adidas
Episode: Two US 1500m Titles and Zero Respect: Nathan Green Fires Back at the Comment Section, Calls for Lifetime Doping Bans, and Explains Why He Keeps a Diamond League Loss Framed on His Wall
Klaudia Kazimierska
Polish middle-distance runner and Diamond League Final champion
Episode: Klaudia Kazimierska Breaks Down Her Dominant Rookie Season Under Jerry Schumacher, the Training She Keeps Secret, and a 3:54 Diamond League Win
Alex Ostberg
Running coach and writer of The Rundown by The Running Effect
The Running Effect
Episode: Alex Ostberg: Who Actually Needs Electrolytes, Why Fitness Beats Every Other Health Marker, and What Coaching a World Champion Taught Him About Race Plans
Alex Gibby
Harvard distance-running coach with 30 years of collegiate coaching experience.
Harvard University
Episode: Alex Gibby on Taking Harvard From 1 Point at the Ivy League Championships to Two NCAA Champions and What Separates Good Runners From Great Ones
Natasza Dudek
Ann Arbor Pioneer runner and reigning Gatorade National Girls Cross Country Player of the Year.
Ann Arbor Pioneer
Episode: Natasza Dudek, America's No. 1 High School Girl, on Sweeping NXN and Brooks XC, 35-Mile Weeks, and Growing Up With a National Champion Sister
Dr. Andy Jones
Sports scientist and distance running physiology expert
Episode: The Scientist Who Helped Eliud Kipchoge Break 2 Hours: Dr. Andy Jones on the Limits of Human Performance and Possibility
Danny Mackey
Head coach, Brooks Beasts Track Club
Brooks Beasts
Episode: He Got Rejected by 217 Schools & Then Became Josh Kerr's Coach: Danny Mackey on the Road to the Mile World Record
Todd Witzleben
Head coach, Manhattan College cross-country and track programs
Manhattan College
Episode: Ranked 41st of 42 in the Northeast: Todd Witzleben on Bringing Back Manhattan University, a Program That Once Won an NCAA Title, and The Keys to Rebuild Any Program
Vinny Mauri
Elite runner featured on the episode
Self-coached runner, ASICS-sponsored
Episode: He Ran So Fast People Asked If He Was Doping: Vinny Mauri on the 138-Mile Weeks and the 30-Mile Long Runs Behind His Chicago Build

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Dominic Schlueter
Host of The Running Effect Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 4.9k ratings
  • My Review

    This is quite literally the only podcast I listen to, everytime I listen I’m hit with eye opening perspectives and wisdom that feel as if they came from the heavens. Dominic is out here doing great things for the podcast game.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EDrizzyL
    United States16 days ago
  • Running Effect

    One of my favorite podcasts. Interesting variety of guests and there are episodes offered frequently. Great for a true running enthusiast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KC61244
    United States25 days ago
  • 5 Star!

    Great guests and top interviews!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Srb123456
    Canadaa month ago
  • 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
    Philippines6 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 States6 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
#11
United States/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#18
Canada/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#51
United Kingdom/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#42
France/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#43
Italy/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#53
Australia/Sports/Running

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Natasza Dudek, America's No. 1 High School Girl, on Sweeping NXN and Brooks XC, 35-Mile Weeks, and Growing Up With a National Champion Sister
Q: What advice would you say for a younger athlete who looks up to you?
Dudek advises young runners to take one day at a time, come to practice ready to enjoy running, and keep pushing rather than giving up during a race.
Natasza Dudek, America's No. 1 High School Girl, on Sweeping NXN and Brooks XC, 35-Mile Weeks, and Growing Up With a National Champion Sister
Q: From a training perspective, do you have the same coach, your sister did back in the day or a different coach?
Dudek says she has the same coaches as her sister and describes two weekly workouts, one usually hilly and one flatter or more cross-country-specific. She estimates her weekly mileage at around 35 miles and says she generally trains by effort.
Alex Gibby on Taking Harvard From 1 Point at the Ivy League Championships to Two NCAA Champions and What Separates Good Runners From Great Ones
Q: What's the difference between good athletes and great athletes? And how does a good athlete today become a great athlete moving forward?
Gibby says great athletes have ability but also make choices that support improvement: they align with coaching, buy into a plan, recognize needed adjustments, and apply changes with urgency.
Alex Gibby on Taking Harvard From 1 Point at the Ivy League Championships to Two NCAA Champions and What Separates Good Runners From Great Ones
Q: What do you do with your athletes when they have Achilles pain?
Gibby describes identifying the cause of the problem, including weak toe strength in Graham Blanks's case, and using targeted exercises and gradually introduced eccentric loading to support recovery.
Klaudia Kazimierska Breaks Down Her Dominant Rookie Season Under Jerry Schumacher, the Training She Keeps Secret, and a 3:54 Diamond League Win
Q: What do you think separates you from your competitors? What do you feel like your edge is?
She identifies the mental side as a major advantage, including visualization, sports psychology, and preparation techniques that help her feel ready for races.

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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. Nathan Green
2. Klaudia Kazimierska
3. Alex Ostberg
4. Alex Gibby
5. Natasza Dudek
6. Dr. Andy Jones
7. Danny Mackey
8. Todd Witzleben

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