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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
Jakob Ingebrigtsen
Mental Toughness
Mindset
Distance Running
NXR
High School Running
State Championship
Coeur D'alene High School
NCAA
Injury Recovery

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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As a freshman, Kingston Shillito ran 20 miles to prove a point.

Not because his coaches told him to. Not because it was on the training plan. Just because he wanted to show he could do it.

That story tells you a lot about who Kingston is.

The Fran... more

KINGSTON SHILLITO ON THE SHOW LATER TODAY

This is one of the most introspective podcasts I have done in recent memory.

Thank you all so much for listening! Please consider leaving a follow and a five-star review.

At just 15 years old, Olympia High School’s Quenton Lanese has already built one of the most decorated age-group running résumés in American distance running history.

The Washington freshman has spent years rewriting record books. From holding the 1... more

This solo episode is a raw and emotional.

I look back on my junior year, look ahead to my junior year, and reflect upon the death of NASCAR legend Kyle Busch.

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Recent Guests

Kingston Shillito
High school runner, Seattle Prep alumnus, state champion
Seattle Prep
Episode: Ep. 194 - Newly-Crowned WA 3A 3200m State Champ Kingston Shillito
Quenton Lanese
Fast high school freshman sprinter/miler, Olympia High School (Olympia, Washington)
Olympia High School
Episode: Ep. 192 - The Fastest High School Freshman of All Time: A Candid Conversation with Quenton Lanese
Quinn Sullivan
Junior runner from Niwot High School; 2x NXN team champion, top high school program member
Niwot High School (Colorado)
Episode: Ep. 191 - The Mindset Behind The Top High School Program In the Nation: A Candid Conversation With 2X NXN Team Champ and 8:41 3200m Runner Quinn Sullivan
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
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
Yosuke Shibata
Newly crowned Oregon XC State Champion and NXN 23rd place finisher
Episode: Ep. 171 - The Biggest Junior Breakout XC Season of 2025 | Catching Up With Newly Crowned Oregon XC State Champ & NXN 23rd Place Yosuke Shibata

Host

Nicholas
Host of The Sunday Shakeout

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 321 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 States7 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 States7 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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Guests and host foster motivation and practical takeaways for training and mindset.
Fans appreciate candid, relatable storytelling and long-term athlete development perspectives.
Listeners praise in-depth, actionable running insights and depth beyond standard interview formats.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#73
United States/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#141
Germany/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#237
Australia/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#87
Russia/Sports/Running

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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This show centers on deep, authentic conversations with runners at various levels, from top high school programs to collegiate and beyond. Episodes frequently explore mindset, coaching influences, training philosophies, injury recovery, competition at national events, and the balance between sport, academics, and personal growth. A notable pattern is a mix of guest interviews and candid solo reflections that pull back the curtain on the realities of training, leadership, and pursuing long-term wellbeing, often with a strong emphasis on the human side of sprinting and endurance.

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Recent guests on The Sunday Shakeout include:

1. Kingston Shillito
2. Quenton Lanese
3. Quinn Sullivan
4. Leroy Lozano Meija
5. Xavier Richardson
6. Carter Smith
7. Rowan Saccke
8. Mikah Peters

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