
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCAST
The Running Effect is changing the way the world sees running.
Every week, host Dominic Schlueter sits down with the fastest, smartest, and most inspiring people in the sport to share untold stories, elite insights, and powerful conversations that move the culture forward.
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Latest episodes

Jul 13, 2024 • 45min
Inside The Chase For Olympic Gold With 3:47 Miler & British Champion Neil Gourley!
Today on the podcast is 3:47 Miler Neil Gourley!
Neil has run 1:44.82 (800m), 3:30.6 (1500m), 3:47.74 (Mile), & 13:11 in the 5k.
Neil represents Great Britain and Under Armour's Dark Sky Distance.
In today's conversation, Neil takes me through his wild past year of extreme ups, downs, and everything in-between. We break down his win at the British Champs, his 3:47 Mile off of little training, and his mindset going into the Olympic Games.
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S H O W N O T E S
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Jul 11, 2024 • 35min
Defying The Odds: The Story Of James Corrigan & How He Made The Olympic Team In Stunning Fashion
Today on the podcast is newly minted Olympian James Corrigan!
James has had quite the wild past few months going from 9th at the NCAA Meet to placing third at the US Olympic Trials. Because James didn't have the Olympic standard or enough world ranking points, he had less than a week to chase the Olympic Standard time. James flew out to Penn and got the job done, qualifying for his first Olympic Games in Paris.
James has run 4:01 in the Mile (at altitude), 8:13 in the steeplechase, 13:30 in the 5k, and was an All-American in his first NCAA Cross Country Championships.
James will be a junior this upcoming fall at BYU.
In today's conversation, James takes me through his wild last month, from making the Olympics to getting married and everything in between. We break down his remarkable performance at the US Olympic Trials and document what it took to get to that place.
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S H O W N O T E S
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-My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en
-My Newsletter: https://therunningeffect.substack.com

Jul 9, 2024 • 1h 5min
Peter Louis Shares His Wisdom On What Brings Fulfillment, Overcoming Addiction, Handling Pain, How To Get The Most Out Of Your Running + Other Insights On Human Flourishing
Today's episode of the podcast is one of the most profound conversations I've ever had.
I have the privilege of speaking with Peter Louis!
Peter is the founder and visionary leader of Braveheart Ministries. Based in Dallas, Braveheart exists to see the image, character and nature of Jesus Christ formed in people.
Peter lives in Dallas with his wife, Kristi, and five children. With a diverse and storied background as a professional athlete, businessman, consultant, pastor and teacher, Peter carries with him a wealth of leadership insights and diverse skill sets. He has written four books to date: Back to the Gospel, Back to Pentecost, Keep the Blood Warm and Now That You’re Born Again.
Peter played Professional-Soccer for FC Dallas and had a very successful career as a soccer player before his current life.
Peter is also a big runner, having run marathons & ultra-marathons. He ran a marathon to celebrate his 40th birthday a few months ago (discussed in the episode).
Peter is extraordinarily gifted at speaking on a plethora of topics, and I pick his brain on so many today. Peter shares his thoughts on pain, addiction, modern-day struggles, why worldly desires will never fufill you, smiling while running, and so much more!
Take the time to be blessed by Peter's wisdom. It blessed me immensely, and I know I will do the same for you. Please DM me with how this one impacts you!
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S H O W N O T E S
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-My Newsletter: https://therunningeffect.substack.com

Jul 7, 2024 • 45min
The Dark Side Of Professional Running With NIKE Athlete Emily Venters
Today on the podcast is NIKE athlete Emily Venters!
Emily has run 8:58 (3k), 15:20 (5k), and 31:48 in the 10k.
She has the 6th fastest 10k in NCAA History, is a 5x All-American, was the 10k National Runner Up in 2023, 3rd in 5k in 2023, and 6th at USAs 2023, and back in 2018, was a member of U20 team USA world team for 5k.
Emily recently opened up on social media about struggling with depression in her time as a professional runner. I think so few pro-runners are good at being open about their struggles, so I was so appreciative of Emily for being so open and vulnerable about sharing this part of her journey.
In today's conversation, Emily takes me through her past year as a professional runner, the ups and downs that have come with it, her journey within the sport, her ambitions for the future, and so much more!
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S H O W N O T E S
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-My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en
-My Newsletter: https://therunningeffect.substack.com

Jul 4, 2024 • 50min
Dr. Colleen Little & Dr. Lyndsay Centrowitz On Becoming World Class PTs & Creating A World Class Summit For HS Female Runners
Today on the podcast are two of the most successful PT's in the world, Dr. Colleen Little & Dr. Lyndsay Centrowitz!
Colleen is a physical therapist who has a passion and skillset for working with runners. Currently she is the team physical therapist/strength coach/medical coordinator for the Nike Bowerman Track Club. She's had the pleasure of working with 11 Olympians, 11 World Team members, 2 Olympic Silver Medalists, and multiple national record holders. Prior tojoining BTC, She was the clinic director for a PT and Wellness Clinic at Nike World Headquarters. Her athletic background began as a soccer player. She played soccer at the Univ. of Portland and was a 2 x Division I Women's Soccer National Champion.
Lyndsay graduated from Colorado State University with a BS in Health and Exercise Science and a concentration in Sports Medicine. After multiple personal sports-related injuries and discovering a passion for healing through movement, Lyndsay attended Creighton University to receive her Doctorate of Physical Therapy.
Lyndsay now owns her own practice, StrongHER, in Park City, UT where she specializes in female athletics and care of pregnant and postpartum individuals. Additionally, Lyndsay educates other healthcare providers on the unique considerations to be made when working with the recreational to elite runner with The Pace Academy. Her and her colleagues have the privilege of not only providing physical therapy services to professional track and field athletes, but also share their knowledge and expertise with other providers who want to strengthen their running specific skill set.
Lyndsay's mission as a physical therapist is to provide optimal patient care with my heart, hands, and continuing growth of knowledge.
In today's conversation, Colleen and Lyndsay take me through their respective journeys and how their paths crossed, how they've collaborated in the past, and how they created "The Female Runner Summit" with each other.
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You can listen wherever you find your podcasts by searching "The Running Effect Podcast." If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it.
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S H O W N O T E S
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Jul 1, 2024 • 35min
From Not Making An NCAA Championship Meet To Going Pro & Running 3:51 In The Mile: The Story Of John Reniewicki
Today on the podcast is Under Armour athlete, John Reniewicki!
John has one of my favorite stories in sport. From a guy who never made an NCAA National Meet to becoming a pro-athlete and an Olympic Trials Qualifier is beyond inspiring.
John holds PRs of 1:47.96 (800m), 3:35.9 (1500m), 3:51.72 (Mile), 7:47 (3k), and 13:19 (5k).
John runs for Under Armour and their professional running group, Mission Run Baltimore.
In today's conversation, John takes me through his experience at the US Olympic Trials, his thoughts on his performances, he aces a track trivia quiz, his story in sport, what his ambitions are, Double T, his love life, and much more!
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S H O W N O T E S
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-My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en
-My Newsletter: https://therunningeffect.substack.com

Jun 28, 2024 • 45min
Vince Ciattei Spills The Tea After Placing 4th At The US Olympics & Shares Lessons From His Storied Career
Today on the podcast is 3:31 1500m runner Vince Ciattei!
Vince runs for Under Armour's Dark Sky Distance based out of Flagstaff, Arizona!
If you're not familiar with Vince, you will be soon. He's been on an absolute tear as of late.
Vince won the 2024 Trials of Miles race in 3:50.56, track personal record and #7 U.S. all-time indoors, and in April, he earned his second USA Road Mile title at the Grand Blue Mile, setting a course record and just missing the world record with his 3:56.97. This past week at the U.S. Olympic Trials, Ciattei finished fourth in the 1500m, running 3:31.78, a massive PR.
In 2023, he won Monmouth Mile in 3:52.56, and in September, he finished 4th at the New Balance 5th Avenue Mile, setting a personal record of 3:50.3.
In 2022, the rising star captured his first national title at the 2022 Grand Blue Mile in Des Moines, clocking 4:04 (4:03.2), and in July, he defended his Fleet Feet Liberty Mile in 4:04.
In 2021, he won the Fleet Feet Liberty Mile in Pittsburgh, tying the event record (3:59), finished third at the Downtown Yakima Mile (3:56), and was a 1500m finalist at the U.S. Olympic Trials.
At Virginia Tech, Ciattei was the 2018 NCAA 1500m and indoor Mile runner-up and with his Hokie teammates, also won the NCAA Indoor Distance Medley Relay and the National 4x800 Relay Championships.
In high school at Perry Hall, he won Maryland state titles in the Mile & 3200m (indoors) and 800m & 1600m (outdoors).
In today's conversation, Vince takes me through the raw emotion of being one spot off the Olympic team, lessons from his career, and much more!
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You can listen wherever you find your podcasts by searching "The Running Effect Podcast." If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it.
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Jun 26, 2024 • 31min
US Olympian Matt Wilkinson Shares His Remarkable Story & Raw Emotion The Day After Making The Olympics In The Steeplechase
Newly minted Olympian Matt Wilkinson shares his emotional journey to making the Olympics in the steeplechase, reflecting on his time in DIII, his hopes for the future, and the support from Under Armour. Topics include overcoming doubts, challenges of Olympian athletes, and the significance of being an Olympian.

Jun 24, 2024 • 35min
NCAA 5k Champion Parker Wolfe On His Rise In The Sport, Insights From His Win, & His Mindset Going Into The Olympic Trials
Back on the podcast is NCAA Champion Parker Wolfe!
Parker won the 2024 NCAA Outdoor Title in the 5k, taking down debately one of the most stacked fields of all time.
Parker also placed 9th at the 2023 NCAA XC National Championships, set a bunch of new PRs, and placed 2nd in both the 5k and 3k at the 2024 NCAA Indoor National Championships.
In addition to these recent accomplishments, Parker was first-team All-America status in three sports during the 2022-23 academic year: cross country, indoor track & field, and outdoor track & field. He holds records, such as setting a school record and an American Junior Record (U-20) in the 5,000 meters. In the 2022 NCAA Indoor Championships, he secured fifth place in the 5,000 meters, earning first-team All-America honors once more. He also gained first-team All-America accolades for the third time in the 2022-23 academic year, excelling in the outdoor 5000m event. In cross country, Parker's accomplishments are equally impressive, being named the 2022 ACC Men's Cross Country Athlete of the Year and earning All-America honors.
In today's conversation, Parker takes me through his NCAA Title win, all that led up to it, the power of believing in yourself, his future, the training that led into this race and more.
I always thoroughly enjoy my conversations with Parker and walk away feeling inspired.
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You can listen wherever you find your podcasts by searching "The Running Effect Podcast." If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it.
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S H O W N O T E S
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Jun 22, 2024 • 25min
Freshman 800m Record Holder Cooper Lutkenhaus Shares His Journey & Ambitions For The Sport + Insights From His 1:47 Run
To close out "The Call Room: Road To Seattle" we talk with freshman stud Cooper Lutkenhaus!
Cooper won the 2024 Brooks PR 800m run in stunning fashion, running 1:47 and beating a star-studded field, leading five guys under 1:50! Cooper won the middle school boys 800m race last year at Brooks PR running 1:54 (a meet record)!
Cooper has run 22.12 (200m), 47.33 (400m), 1:47.58 (800m), & 16:23 (5k XC).
His career accolades include: the Brooks PR JR 800m Champ, NON Middle School 800m Champ, NON Middle School 400m Champ, 5A 800m State Champ, Brooks PR 800m Champ, NON 800 HS Champ, & he is the 800m Freshman National Record Holder!
In today's conversation, we dive into his career and the past few months of incredible success. We discuss his training, mindset, and journey. Cooper Lutkenhaus is a name you'll want to watch out for in years to come. Take the time to hearhis story before you see him break records in the next three years!
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You can listen wherever you find your podcasts by searching "The Running Effect Podcast." If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it.
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S H O W N O T E S
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-My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en
-My Newsletter: https://therunningeffect.substack.com