THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCAST

Dominic Schlueter

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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

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

Meikael Beaudoin-Rousseau was fishing alone at the top of Nevada Falls at the age of 10, and has been finding ways to move faster through the mountains ever since.

The Stanford-trained distance runner turned professional trail and mountain speciali... more

Yesterday • 1 hr 11 min

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

He bet his uncle he could beat him in a race, and that was the start of everything.

Handal Roban grew up in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines playing cricket before a single track meet at age fifteen changed his trajectory.

When the cricket team pus... more

14 Jul 2026 • 34 min

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

Will Garinger can't explain how Run with Christ became so popular—and that might be the point.

Less than two years after a group of 20-year-olds gathered in a Columbus park in September 2024, Run with Christ spans more than 85 cities across seven na... more

12 Jul 2026 • 1 hr 18 min

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

Nobody hands you anything in the Bowerman Mile—not even on your first day.

Two days after his professional debut at the Prefontaine Classic, Gary Martin joined the show to break down a lifetime-best 3:48.76 in the deepest mile field ever assembled, ... more

10 Jul 2026 • 40 min • Most popular

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Recent Guests

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

Josh (Attuned founder)

Founder of Attuned health tech

Attuned

Episode: pov: you are a fly on a wall for a convo between 4 running friends like they're on a long run

Chris Miltenberg

Avid college running coach and NCAA legend, head coach at University of North Carolina

University of North Carolina

Episode: 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

Hayley Kitching

Penn State runner; NCAA podium finisher

Penn State University

Episode: From a Down Year to 1:57 — 2nd-Fastest in NCAA History: Hayley Kitching on the Comeback, Confidence, and the "I'm Her" Mentality

Habtom Samuel

Elite distance runner, NCAA champion for New Mexico

University of New Mexico / Hoka athlete

Episode: Inside How Habtom Samuel Won 5 NCAA Titles: On His Closing Kick, the Mindset Shift, and Leaving the NCAA on Top

Niko Schultz

Penn State 800m standout, transitioning to pro

Penn State (800U) / Puerto Rico national team

Episode: What It Takes to Run 1:45 in the 800: Niko Schultz on the Training, the Environment, and the Mindset That Got Him There

Ashley Jones

NCAA athlete with a storied running career across three universities

Colorado Buffaloes, Tennessee Volunteers, High Point University

Episode: From Losing Her Arm at 14 to Six Years of Success in the NCAA: Ashley Jones on Grief, Faith, Victim Mentality, and What Running Gave Her Back

Carter Smith

High school runner from Pennsylvania who broke the four-minute mile barrier as a senior

Pennsylvania high school athletics

Episode: 25 Miles a Week. Two Years of Training. 3:59 in the Mile. Carter Smith on the Fairy Tale Season Making Him Pennsylvania's Next Sub-4 Star

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Dominic Schlueter

Host of The Running Effect

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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 States2 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 States2 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 States2 months ago
Best serious track and field podcast
Best guests best questions
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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	#19	United States/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts	#37	Canada/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts	#156	United Kingdom/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts	#72	Australia/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts	#129	Germany/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts	#170	France/Sports/Running

Talking Points

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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.

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: How did you train for vastly different events (Guinness record vs BPM Go One More Ultra)?

Training differed by terrain and chair setup: a road chair for long, flat efforts versus an off-road chair for mud and rough terrain; the approach balanced miles with strength work to prevent injuries.

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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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1. Doug Soles
2. Mike Egan
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4. Chris Miltenberg
5. Hayley Kitching
6. Habtom Samuel
7. Niko Schultz
8. Ashley Jones

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