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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Cory Leslie on Leaving Pro Coaching for Ole Miss: SEC Roster Limits, Why He Won't Buy Hired Guns From the Portal, and What He Tells Recruits Who Don't Have Olympic Dreams

He built a world-class pro group in Baltimore. Then he left it for a college roster of 30.

Five years after his first appearance on the show, Cory Leslie returns as Ole Miss's new associate head cross country and assistant track & field coach, fres... more

Yesterday • 48 min

Coach Bennett on Why It’s Cool to Care, the Difference Between Confidence and Arrogance, Why He Never Wishes His Runners Good Luck, and Coaching Athletes to Not Need You

The most famous voice in running almost quit before he ever got fast. It took a bad workout (and a girlfriend on the verge of dumping him) to turn Chris Bennett into Coach B.

Nike's Global Running Head Coach and the voice in millions of ears on the ... more

26 Aug 2026 • 1 hr 7 min

Jemma Reekie on 60 Miles a Week at 5:50 Pace, Missing Olympic Bronze by 0.09, and How She Rebuilt From the Lowest Point of Her Career

Jemma Reekie doesn't remember most of her records—she just ran and found out later.

The Scottish 800m/1500m star joins Dominic fresh off a fifth-place finish in the stacked Birmingham 2026 Euro 800m final, and opens up about a career that's been def... more

24 Aug 2026 • 42 min

Alex Ostberg: The Workout That Proves Your Fitness Is Usually The One That Ends Your Season, What Bicarb Actually Does To Your Body, And Why Your Willpower Will Always Lose To Your Environment

NEWSLETTER: therundownbytherunningeffect.substack.comThe magic workout you're chasing doesn't exist. In fact, the urge to prove your fitness before race day might be the very thing that breaks you.Alex Ostberg is back for our monthly recap of... more

22 Aug 2026 • 53 min • Most popular

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Recent Guests

Pete Julian

Elite running coach, founder of Union Athletics Club

Union Athletics Club

Episode: Never Talent. Never Fear. Always Within 1%. Pete Julian on Coaching Rupp, Farah, Centro, the Mindset of Champions, and What Separates the Good From the Great

Trenton Sandler

Elite middle-distance runner currently at University of Arkansas

University of Arkansas

Episode: Inside the Rise of Trenton Sandler: How a Lifelong Soccer Player Ran 1:55, Got Recruited to the SEC, and Coached Himself to a 3:42 1500

Jarred Cornfield

Head Coach, Northern Arizona University (NAU)

Northern Arizona University (NAU)

Episode: From Mike Smith's Assistant to Running the Dynasty: NAU's Jarred Cornfield on the System Behind 6 Titles, Keeping It Alive in a New NCAA, and Coaching Colin Sahlman to 3x NCAA Titles

Dr. Bill Evans

Sports scientist and physician featured on the episode

Independent researcher/runner-focused clinician

Episode: The Running Scientist: How Low Testosterone Can Make You Faster, The 4 Supplements That Actually Work, & The Warm-Up That Wins a 5K PR | Dr. Bill Evans

Ashley Bastron

Former Wake Forest coach turned full-time clinical mental health counselor

Wake Forest University (former); Nuerrst and Nome Counseling (internship); private practice (current)

Episode: From Wake Forest to Full-Time Counselor: Ashley Bastron on Leaving Coaching at Her Peak, the Eating Disorder Crisis in Running, and Putting People Over Results

Nate Mountain

Professional runner, NCAA and USA champion

HOKA (pro career)

Episode: From 9th at NCAAs to US Steeplechase Champion: Nate Mountain on the Collapse, the Mental Reset, and the Dive That Won Him a National Title + An Inside Look At His PRO Career

Brandon Miller

American 800m runner known for rapid ascent and London 142.19 performance

Brooks Running

Episode: 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

Eric Avila

Former professional runner, coach, and founder of a sports management/academy entity

Coach/Founder of trackbeast.com and related sports group

Episode: 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

Ryan Cole

Coach at Air Force Academy Track & Field

Air Force Academy

Episode: 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

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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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Philippines4 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 States4 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 States4 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 States4 months ago
Best serious track and field podcast
Best guests best questions
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United States4 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	#10	United States/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts	#22	United Kingdom/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts	#36	Canada/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts	#38	Australia/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts	#57	Germany/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts	#168	Italy/Sports/Running

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Never Talent. Never Fear. Always Within 1%. Pete Julian on Coaching Rupp, Farah, Centro, the Mindset of Champions, and What Separates the Good From the Great

Q: Pete Julian, tell me who the most impressive athlete you have ever coached is and why?

He highlights Shannon Rowbury as exceptionally disciplined and mentally prepared, while acknowledging there are many athletes who could reach that level; the key is overall mastery of lifestyle and performance.

Inside the Rise of Trenton Sandler: How a Lifelong Soccer Player Ran 1:55, Got Recruited to the SEC, and Coached Himself to a 3:42 1500

Q: What was the turning point that made you switch to Arkansas and leave LSU?

The turning point was recognizing that while LSU was a great program, training myself had limited my progress; Arkansas offered a fresh structure and a coach who tailored workouts based on my training history, which helped me unlock consistency and growth.

The Running Scientist: How Low Testosterone Can Make You Faster, The 4 Supplements That Actually Work, & The Warm-Up That Wins a 5K PR | Dr. Bill Evans

Q: Can you run faster with low testosterone?

Yes, the data show that performance can improve even when testosterone is lower, especially with long-term training; the relationship is about dynamic hormonal changes, not a simple on/off switch.

From Mike Smith's Assistant to Running the Dynasty: NAU's Jarred Cornfield on the System Behind 6 Titles, Keeping It Alive in a New NCAA, and Coaching Colin Sahlman to 3x NCAA Titles

Q: How does training differ now compared to when Mike was coaching, and what has stayed the same?

Core training philosophies remain aligned, with tweaks in communication and some organizational practices; the staple training elements and cross-country structure are largely the same, while track-season workouts gain more creative variation.

From Mike Smith's Assistant to Running the Dynasty: NAU's Jarred Cornfield on the System Behind 6 Titles, Keeping It Alive in a New NCAA, and Coaching Colin Sahlman to 3x NCAA Titles

Q: What was the biggest leadership change like transitioning from Mike Smith to Jarred Cornfield as head coach?

Jarred describes a smooth transition grounded in similar coaching philosophies, the importance of maintaining core values, and deliberate focus on process, communication, and developing a leadership style that serves the team rather than seeking ego-driven recognition.

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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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3. Jarred Cornfield
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7. Brandon Miller
8. Eric Avila

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