THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCAST

Dominic Schlueter

Running

NCAA

Nutrition

Nike

Track and Field

Boston Marathon

World Championships

Festival Of Miles

Mental Health

Olympics

Marathon Running

New York City Marathon

Coaching

Olympic Trials

NCAA Championships

NCAA Cross Country Championships

Cross Country

Marathon

Social Media

Hoka

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

Running a 1:57 doesn't happen by accident. And for Hayley Kitching, it almost didn't happen at all.

A year ago, the Penn State senior was in Austin nursing plantar fasciitis while watching the sport move without her. Hayley is here to unpack the ful... more

Yesterday • 36 min

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

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Five NCAA titles. One backwards hat. Zero apologies.

Habtom Samuel is not a guy who talks much—he lets the track do it. The University of New Mexico junior just capped a historic 2025–2026 s... more

23 Jun 2026 • 47 min

Launching LuminaryThreads: The 3-Year What-If Behind The Running Effect's Merch Brand

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Dominic goes solo to launch LuminaryThreads — a merch brand three years in the making, built on a simple idea: you pass roughly a thousand people a day, and what you wear is... more

22 Jun 2026 • 13 min

The Runner's Playbook on Knowing When to Quit a Workout, Optimizing What Actually Matters, and Surviving Summer Heat — With NIKE Pro Coach Alex Osberg

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Alex Ostberg doesn't waste your time—and this month's Rundown recap is proof.

Dominic and Alex break down four newsletters that build on each other in ways that feel almost inevitable by the en... more

20 Jun 2026 • 53 min

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Josh Blatchford

Founder and CEO of Attuned

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Episode: From 7 Years of Chronic Illness to a Half Marathon in 14 Months: Josh Blatchford on Bioenergetics, Predicting Injuries Before They Happen, and the Science That Saved His Life

Chiara Dailey

Top high school distance runner from San Diego, Hoka NIL athlete

Sponsor: Hoka

Episode: From the Shadows to HOKA Festival of Miles: Chiara Dailey on Being Overlooked, Training Like A Pro, and Chasing a Sub-4:30 Mile In High School

Jess McClain

American marathoner, American course record holder at Boston

Professional Runner (Brooks, later independent)

Episode: From Walking Away From Pro Running in 2018 to the Fastest American EVER at Boston: Jess McClain on the Greatest Comeback in American Marathon History

Riley Witt

Founder of Bicarb company (Shop Bicarb)

Bicarb

Episode: From 4:18 To 3:59 In The Mile: How Riley Witt Built Bicarb 3.0 From His Dorm, The Talent Myth, And Why If You're Not Willing To Spend $2,000 On Your Running, You're Not Serious

Luke Hopkins

Elite endurance athlete focused on triathlon and Ironman

Self-identified athlete; NIL and brand partnerships discussant

Episode: The Effect: Luke Hopkins on His Unrelenting Pursuit of Greatness, How an Accident at 12 Reshaped His Life, His Ambitions in Ironman, and Inspiring a Whole Generation in the Process

Alan Webb

Former American high school mile record holder, Olympic athlete, and current coach at Ave Maria University

Ave Maria University

Episode: 3:53.43. 25 Years Later. Still Unbroken. Alan Webb on the Pre Classic Mile That Outlasted a Generation and Why It's Still the Hardest Record in High School Sports

Zach Pogrob

Founder of ShareAura, running-focused app

ShareAura

Episode: From Depressed to Strava Killer: Zach Pogrob on Share Aura, Taking Strava's Crown, and Building the Greatest App the Running World Has Ever Seen

Ellery Lincoln

High school runner featured in the episode

High school athlete (Oregon); University of Oregon commitment discussed

Episode: Inside the Training and Mindset of a 4:30 High School Miler: Ellery Lincoln on Beating Pre-Race Nerves, Joining Jane Hedengren on the All-Time List, and Her Plan to Break the HS Record

Trevor Painter

Legendary coach of Keely Hodgkinson and elite 800m group at M11 Track Club

M11 Track Club

Episode: Exclusive: How Trevor Painter Is Coaching Keely Hodgkinson to Break a 40-Year-Old World Record — Inside M11 Track Club, the Chase for 1:52, and Coaching the Fastest Women in the World

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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

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
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L14055
Philippines2 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 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 States2 months ago

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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

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Apple Podcasts	#16	United States/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts	#53	Canada/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts	#154	United Kingdom/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts	#35	France/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts	#78	Australia/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts	#80	Italy/Sports/Running

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Why Running Slower And Doing Less Will Make You Faster: Mario Fraioli On 22 Years Of Coaching Lessons, The B+ Workout Rule, And The Insecure Overachiever Trap

Q: How did you start The Morning Shakeout, and what did you learn?

The Morning Shakeout began as a creative side project rooted in the writer/editor background, and evolved into a sustainable career by staying curious, consistently publishing, and building trust with readers.

Why Running Slower And Doing Less Will Make You Faster: Mario Fraioli On 22 Years Of Coaching Lessons, The B+ Workout Rule, And The Insecure Overachiever Trap

Q: What changes would you make to a top running shoe company if you were head of North American sports marketing?

First identify the brand's core audience and purpose, then align product and marketing decisions with that focus rather than trying to be everything to everyone.

From 4:18 To 3:59 In The Mile: How Riley Witt Built Bicarb 3.0 From His Dorm, The Talent Myth, And Why If You're Not Willing To Spend $2,000 On Your Running, You're Not Serious

Q: What is bicarbonate doing for an athlete, specifically an 800 meter runner?

It buffers hydrogen ions to delay the onset of fatigue, effectively pushing lactic acidosis effects to later in the race, which can translate to a few extra meters and potential 1-2% performance gains.

From the Shadows to HOKA Festival of Miles: Chiara Dailey on Being Overlooked, Training Like A Pro, and Chasing a Sub-4:30 Mile In High School

Q: Mount Rushmore of California girls you've raced in high school—who are your top four?

She lists Jalen Williams, Braelyn Combe, Hannah Thompson, and Sadie as the top California competitors she's faced across her high school career.

From the Shadows to HOKA Festival of Miles: Chiara Dailey on Being Overlooked, Training Like A Pro, and Chasing a Sub-4:30 Mile In High School

Q: Is it nice to have someone you can ask questions to and who's been through similar pressures?

She describes the benefit of having a close coach/family figure who can push and nag constructively, provide mental guidance, and tailor training with experience at the top levels.

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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. Josh Blatchford
2. Chiara Dailey
3. Jess McClain
4. Riley Witt
5. Luke Hopkins
6. Alan Webb
7. Zach Pogrob
8. Ellery Lincoln

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