THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCAST

Dominic Schlueter

Running

NCAA Championships

Olympic Games

Kole Mathison

Broadcasting

Olympics

World Cross Country Championships

Hoka

Empathy In Sports

Colorado Buffaloes

NIL Agreements

Running Training

Carrie Tollefson

Track and Field

Tinman Elite

Foot Locker National Cross Country Championships

Marathon Training

Track Performance

5K Running

Kara Goucher

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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World-Renowned Sports Psychologist Jeff Troesch: What It Takes to Be Great, the "It Factor," & Why You Don't Actually Want to Be an Olympian

For nearly 40 years, Jeff Troesch has worked behind the scenes with NBA players, MLB All-Stars, Olympic medalists, and national championship programs.

He's coached athletes at every Olympic Games since 1988, helped shape the mental systems at IMG Ac... more

16 Mar 2026 • 1 hr 1 min

Mike Scannell on the Philosophy Behind Coaching Champions, Why He Turns Down D1 Coaching Every Year, & Inside The 6-Week Training Block of Grant Fisher's Half Marathon Debut

Mike Scannell is back on The Running Effect Podcast.

The last time he joined the show, we talked about the long-term vision behind coaching one of America’s most talented distance runners. Since then, that vision has turned into one of the most rema... more

14 Mar 2026 • 1 hr 1 min

The Inside Scoop Before Nationals: Simeon Birnbaum & Connor Burns on How Oregon Qualified 5 Men in the 3k, Connor's Injury Comeback, and the Truth About Training Under Jerry Schumacher

The last time Connor Burns and Simeon Birnbaum were here, they were two highly anticipated freshmen trying to find their footing in one of the most historic distance programs in NCAA history.

Now? They’re conference-dominating sophomores ready for t... more

12 Mar 2026 • 57 min

Clayton Young: A Doctor Told Him His Career Might Be Over — How a 2:08 Olympian Turned a Near Career-Ending Injury Into His Biggest Comeback Yet

Clayton Young fell early at the Marathon World Championships, and still finished as the top American. He also ran 2:07:04 at Boston (the fastest marathon of his life), and somehow it still felt like there was more in the tank.

Since 2024, he’s been... more

10 Mar 2026 • 1 hr 6 min

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Recent Guests

Conner Burns

Teammate at University of Oregon

University of Oregon - Track & Field

Episode: The Inside Scoop Before Nationals: Simeon Birnbaum & Connor Burns on How Oregon Qualified 5 Men in the 3k, Connor's Injury Comeback, and the Truth About Training Under Jerry Schumacher

Simeon Birnbaum

Teammate at University of Oregon

University of Oregon - Track & Field

Episode: The Inside Scoop Before Nationals: Simeon Birnbaum & Connor Burns on How Oregon Qualified 5 Men in the 3k, Connor's Injury Comeback, and the Truth About Training Under Jerry Schumacher

Clayton Young

Olympian marathoner, NCAA champion, and Olympic team member

Professional distance running, sponsorships including Asics

Episode: Clayton Young: A Doctor Told Him His Career Might Be Over — How a 2:08 Olympian Turned a Near Career-Ending Injury Into His Biggest Comeback Yet

Trent McFarland

Runner, University of Michigan

University of Michigan

Episode: How Trent McFarland Went From a 4:13 Walk-On to 3:52 NCAA Contender — And Why Nobody in the NCAA Can Stop His Kick

Cameron Hanes

Endurance athlete, author, and podcast guest

Episode: How Cameron Hanes Ran 250 Miles on a Broken Foot — and What That Reveals About Your Own Ceiling + Lessons From Training With David Goggins, Cole Hocker, & More

Becs Gentry

Peloton running instructor and HOKA Global Ambassador

HOKA

Episode: How Becs Gentry Went from Smoking and Drinking to a 2:32 Marathon and 4th at the British Olympic Trials —And the 6-Month Break That Changed How She Thinks About Running Forever

Jenny Simpson

World champion, Olympic bronze medalist, and new Chief Running Officer at Fleet Feet.

Fleet Feet

Episode: How Jenny Simpson Won Worlds, Olympic Bronze, 11 National Titles & 4 NCAA Championships — And Why She's Now Helping To Lead the Biggest Running Store Chain in America

Annie Kunz

Two-time Olympian, US Olympic Trials winner in the heptathlon, former All-SEC forward for Texas A&M

Professional Athlete

Episode: Annie Kunz on Talent vs. Systems — How an Olympian Who "Wasn't the Most Talented" Built Her Edge Off the Track

Sara Hall

An elite long-distance runner, holder of the American Half Marathon record and qualified for eight consecutive Olympic trials.

Episode: How Sara Hall Competed at 8 Olympic Trials IN A ROW, Rebuilt Her Body From Injury, and Ran Her Best Marathons After 40 — On Faith, Ego, and the Love of the Grind

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Dominic Schlueter

Host who interviews elite runners and delves into their experiences and insights on performance, fitness, and personal stories related to running.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 4.5k ratings

Simeon
Seems like it’s time to get Simeon and Connor back on. Simeon won big 10 championship 5k and Connor’s doing great too
Apple Podcasts
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Henry Luca Stone
United States15 days ago
Best Pod
Can you get Nico Young back on again please
Apple Podcasts
5
Bestest reviewer 2000
United States24 days ago
Great Pod
Keep up the good work Dom! Great content but never done in a boring manner💪
Apple Podcasts
5
Orlando_runner
United States25 days ago
guest request
trenton sandler?
Apple Podcasts
5
Shiloh W0ng
United Statesa month ago
Good stuff
Get Lex and Leo back on!
Apple Podcasts
5
Jakobs' agent
United Statesa month ago

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The podcast engages with many listeners, creating a supportive community for runners of all levels.

Listeners appreciate the variety of guests and the insightful questions the host asks.

Feedback highlights the faith aspect as a positive feature, resonating with many listeners.

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Apple Podcasts	#8	United States/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts	#18	Canada/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts	#61	United Kingdom/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts	#46	Australia/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts	#90	France/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts	#113	Germany/Sports/Running

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How Cameron Hanes Ran 250 Miles on a Broken Foot — and What That Reveals About Your Own Ceiling + Lessons From Training With David Goggins, Cole Hocker, & More

Q: What are the core lessons you'd share with parents who want to unlock their kids' greatness?

Identify each child's gift, teach that life is hard and competitive, emphasize hard work over natural talent, and push them to outwork others while balancing encouragement with discipline to build durable character.

How Cameron Hanes Ran 250 Miles on a Broken Foot — and What That Reveals About Your Own Ceiling + Lessons From Training With David Goggins, Cole Hocker, & More

Q: What motivates you to keep pushing when the mind screams to stop, especially after repeated nights without proper sleep?

The drive comes from a desire not to let down his inner circle and to live up to a standard of exceptionalism; the belief that if he shows up consistently and works hard, he can endure more than he thinks and inspire others.

How Cameron Hanes Ran 250 Miles on a Broken Foot — and What That Reveals About Your Own Ceiling + Lessons From Training With David Goggins, Cole Hocker, & More

Q: Cameron Hanes, take me through what's going through your brain when you decide to run not just 250 miles, but 250 miles with a broken bone in your foot.

He describes embracing the hardest tests, acknowledging pain as part of the journey, and choosing to show up with discipline and focus regardless of the setback, driven by a need to prove what he is capable of and to honor the expectations of those who believe in him.

How Craig Kirkwood Went From Self-Coached Teenager to Developing Olympic Medalists and the Fastest U18 Miler in History Sam Ruthe

Q: How have you managed your athletes' expectations with those conditions?

I try to adjust the workout splits to account for the wind conditions.

How Craig Kirkwood Went From Self-Coached Teenager to Developing Olympic Medalists and the Fastest U18 Miler in History Sam Ruthe

Q: What advice would you have for that individual in 2026 to make this a career-defining year for them?

Find a coach or someone to help guide them along their way to reach their pinnacle.

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4. Trent McFarland
5. Cameron Hanes
6. Becs Gentry
7. Jenny Simpson
8. Annie Kunz

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