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The Sunday Shakeout

Nicholas Macha
Running
Cross Country
Track and Field
NXN
Cross-Country Running
Cross-Country
High School Sports
State Championships
Seattle Prep
Team Culture
Mental Toughness
Mindset
Jakob Ingebrigtsen
Distance Running
NXR
High School Running
Coeur D'alene High School
NCAA
Injury Recovery
Mental Health

The Sunday Shakeout seeks to share the untold stories of top high school, collegiate, and professional runners. The mission? To showcase the humanity and unique journeys of these athletes. Through deep, authentic conversations, I aim to inspire my audience to pursue both athletic and personal success, seeing running not just as a set of goals, but as a path of growth and transformation along the w... more

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***SOLO SERIES EPISODE #6***

Today on the podcast is the sixth iteration of the solo show series.

I recorded this one from a rental car in Austin, Texas, and discuss my recent training and racing, why happiness is so hard for me, and the idea of be... more

This week on the show is the fifth iteration of the solo podcast series of The Sunday Shakeout.

I tell the second half of the story of my entire running career, from the beginning of my freshman year at Seattle Prep to now.

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Recent Guests

Leroy Lozano Meija
Sophomore runner at Hermiston High School and the runner-up at the Washington State 3A XC Meet
Hermiston High School
Episode: Ep. 178 - The Story of the WA 3A XC Runner-Up | Washington's Next State Champion: Leroy Lozano Meija
Xavier Richardson
Senior at Lafayette High School, 800m state champion and NXN qualifier.
Lafayette High School
Episode: Ep. 177 - When Patience Pays You Back: The Story of One of America's Most Versatile HS Athletes | Sitting Down with 800m State Champ & NXN Qualifier Xavier Richardson
Cassidy Armstrong
Senior out of Ballard High School and NXN All-American.
Duke University (committed)
Episode: Ep. 176 - The Greatest XC Comeback Story of 2025: From Hip Stress Fracture to NXN All-American | The Cassidy Armstrong Story
Carter Smith
A talented HS miler and 5-time state champion
Mifflin County High School
Episode: Ep. 175 - The Most Talented HS Miler in the Nation: The Rise of 4:01 Miler, 5X State Champ & NBNO Champ Carter Smith
Rowan Saccke
Senior out of Bridgeland High School and a rising talent in high school cross country and track.
Bridgeland High School
Episode: Ep. 174 - Team Over Everything: The Rise of Rowan Saccke | Scoring the Lowest Points in Texas 6A XC State History
Mikah Peters
Senior out of Brandon Valley High School, state champion in cross country
Brandon Valley High School
Episode: Ep. 173 - The Failures Teach More Than The Successes Ever Will: The Mikah Peters Story
Miro Parr-Coffin
Versatile and talented freshman athlete excelling in both running and wrestling.
Episode: Ep. 170 - The Next Great Northwest Talent: How Miro Parr-Coffin Forced His Way Into the Front of Northwest XC While Conquering the National Wrestling Stage
Sean Gray
Senior cross-country runner from Portsmouth High School and recent state champion.
Portsmouth High School
Episode: Ep. 166 - 250 Meters to Glory: The Rise of 3X Rhode Island State Champ & UVA Commit Sean Gray
Sean Fries
Number two ranked high school boy in cross country, senior at Minnetonka High School
Minnetonka High School
Episode: Ep. 165 - The Rise of The #2 HS Individual In The Nation: Sean Fries on Winning an XC State Title, Running it Back at NXR, Being a Multi-Sport Athlete, Self-Doubt, And Being True to Yourself

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Nicholas
Host of the show, consistently guiding conversations with depth and running expertise.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 315 ratings
  • Insightful, Observant & Curious

    Excellent conversation/interview of elite runners. I was blown away with Nick’s depth, fluidity, and extrospective insights of those he interviews. Nick Macha, you are incredibly talented and I’m so grateful you give a platform to all the amazing athletes featured on your podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Iraiseballers
    United States5 months ago
  • Excellent work

    Are you seriously in HS? You are well bring your years in multiple facets. Excellent work, keep it up.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Whowee25
    United States5 months ago
  • Five stars for Nicholas

    Very motivational podcast that covers everything from training to recovery and much more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    -RunnerKid-
    United Statesa year ago
  • Awesome Running Podcasts

    Very professional interviews with PNW HS Runners brings memories

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chilloregon1
    United Statesa year ago
  • Awesome Running Podcasts

    Very professional interviews

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chilloregon1
    United Statesa year ago

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Audience notes the show helps athletes understand training, recovery, and mental aspects.
Guests and episodes are consistently described as motivating and well-produced.
Listeners praise in-depth, insightful conversations and the host's depth and clarity.

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#171
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Apple Podcasts
#64
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Talking Points

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Ep. 181 - Catching Up With Oregon's Finest: 2X Oregon 6A State Champ and BYU Commit Malachi Schoenherr
Q: What needs to happen for Malachi to look back on his senior track season with a smile?
He needs to stay consistent, remain healthy, and give his all in every race.
Ep. 181 - Catching Up With Oregon's Finest: 2X Oregon 6A State Champ and BYU Commit Malachi Schoenherr
Q: Do you think the failure of NXR has framed your perspective for what's coming up ahead?
Yes, that failure helped him to channel motivation into his training and approach, allowing him to embrace racing with a newfound joy.
Ep. 181 - Catching Up With Oregon's Finest: 2X Oregon 6A State Champ and BYU Commit Malachi Schoenherr
Q: How does Malachi feel about his senior year and track season?
He feels excited yet reflective, trying to savor each moment and make the most of his time before heading to college.
Ep. 178 - The Story of the WA 3A XC Runner-Up | Washington's Next State Champion: Leroy Lozano Meija
Q: What was it like getting 11th place at the state meet as a freshman?
Leroy shares that he was nonchalant about the placement due to not achieving a personal record, while realizing the competition was tough.
Ep. 178 - The Story of the WA 3A XC Runner-Up | Washington's Next State Champion: Leroy Lozano Meija
Q: When did running become something that you actually loved?
Leroy mentions that he started loving running in seventh grade, especially after winning and realizing the joy of pushing himself.

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The show centers on deeply personal conversations with top young runners and their evolving identities beyond athletics. Episodes span injury recoveries, coming-of-age decisions, multi-sport journeys, and the emotional narratives behind training, competition, and college plans. Listeners can expect candid reflections on mindset, resilience, teamwork, and balancing sport with school, family, and community. A standout trait is the host's ability to blend technical training talk with vulnerable storytelling, often highlighting joy, purpose, and the human side of elite high school and collegiate running journeys.

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Recent guests on The Sunday Shakeout include:

1. Leroy Lozano Meija
2. Xavier Richardson
3. Cassidy Armstrong
4. Carter Smith
5. Rowan Saccke
6. Mikah Peters
7. Miro Parr-Coffin
8. Sean Gray

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