THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCAST

Today on the podcast is Colin Eckerman! Colin holds PRs of 4:16 (Mile), 8:56 (3200m), and 14:49 on the grass. He is the Tennessee State Champion, and the state meet record holder. He placed 25th at NXN and 12th at Footlocker. Colin is signed to run for Furman this Fall.  Colin has experienced a monumental progression in high school. His freshman year he held a PR of 23:59.  In today's episode, we go into Colin's training, his emphasis on strength and mobility, how he's progressed so much over the years, his message to freshmen/sophomores who want to take the next step, and much more! This episode was a ton of fun and super insightful.  Tap into the Colin Eckerman Special.  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.  The podcast graphic was done by the talented: Xavier Gallo. S H O W N O T E S -My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  -PILLIAR PERFORMANCE (CODE "DOMINIC" FOR 15% OFF): ⁠⁠https://thefeed.com/collections/pillar-performance⁠⁠ -2Before: Code: "THERUNNINGEFFECT30" for 30% off: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://2before.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Nutrition: It's something we all partake in and have questions about. Especially for athletes, nutrition is such a vital part of performance, yet so few know what proper nutrition looks like, and in the world of social media, are left puzzled.  So I invited on an RD and put up a questions poll to answer the most popular questions surrounding sports nutrition.  To dive into this world, we have Jennifer Ho!  Jen is a highly accomplished Registered Dietitian with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, a minor in Nutrition, and a Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics with a Sports Nutrition emphasis. She is a Registered Dietitian in the United States. Jennifer has worked with notable organizations such as the Utah Jazz NBA team, the University of Utah Athletics (Ski & Men's Tennis), the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee, and the USA Volleyball Indoor National Teams. With her expertise and dedication, Jennifer Ho provides valuable nutritional guidance to optimize the performance and well-being of athletes at various levels, significantly impacting their success in sports. In today's episode, we tackle many of your questions including supplements, iron, meat/dairy, carbs, eating depending on how hard your day of training is, the benefits of blackcurrants, and so much more! 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.  The podcast graphic was done by the talented: Xavier Gallo. S H O W N O T E S -My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -2Before: Code: "THERUNNINGEFFECT30" for 30% off: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://2before.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

A short clip from my conversation with Sahil Bloom (full episode can be found by going on our episode catalog). S H O W N O T E S  -My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠t/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -PILLIAR PERFORMANCE (CODE "DOMINIC" FOR 15% OFF): ⁠⁠https://thefeed.com/collections/pillar-performance⁠

Today on the podcast is one of the greatest high school coaches of all-time, Coach Doug Soles.  Coach Soles coached at Great Oak High School in Temecula, CA, for 17 years. They won 14 state XC Championships and podiumed at NXN 6 times (3 boys and 3 girls). His boys won the 2015 NXN Title. During his first XC season at Herriman in 2022, they took 3rd at NXN, and this year, Herriman won NXN, making Coach Soles the first coach to ever win NXN team titles at two separate schools.  In today's episode, Coach Soles talks about his history of success, principles of coaching, what working hard means, hunger, how to be successful as a high school distance runner, and so much more! If you want to take your running to the next level, specifically as a high schooler, you will not want to miss this one.  Tap into the Coach Doug Soles Special.  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.  The podcast graphic was done by the talented: Xavier Gallo  S H O W N O T E S  -My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠ t/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠ -PILLIAR PERFORMANCE (CODE "DOMINIC" FOR 15% OFF): ⁠https://thefeed.com/collections/pillar-performance⁠ -2Before: Code: "THERUNNINGEFFECT30" for 30% off: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://2before.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Today on the podcast is my good friend Camille Peisner! Camille competes for Stanford University in the sprints. She holds PRs of 11.88 (100m), 23.92 (200m), & 54.31 (400m) and has been a prominent force on their sprint relay teams.  In high school, Camille was a double winner at the 2021 Colorado 5A Championships in the 100 and 200 and was second in the 400. She led her team to win state 5A team titles in 2018, 2019, and 2021. Camille is also very actively involved in leadership for Christian athletes through organizations at Stanford, as well as creating her own blog and podcast.  In today's episode, Camille walks me through training during the Holiday's, running for Stanford, mental health, her faith, attributes of successful athletes, and so much more! I absolutely loved this wide-ranging discussion and think there are so many good takeaways to be had. Don't miss this one! Tap into the Camille Peisner Special.  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.  The podcast graphic was done by the talented: Xavier Gallo  S H O W N O T E S  -My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠

Today on the podcast is the one and only Adam Fogg! Adam is a Pro-Runner for Under Armour with UA Mission Run Baltimore Distance. He holds PRs of 3:35.70 (1500m), 3:55.70 (Mile), & 7:44.14 (3000). He also ran 29:26 on the track over 10,000m to win conference while representing Drake in 2021 (where he won the 1500, 5k, 10k triple).  Adam also runs a successful YouTube channel, "The FogDog Exclusive," where he has documented his journey as a runner over the past few years. He has over 14.5k subscibers.  In today's conversation, Adam walks me through what his training looks like, his progression in sport, how he got started on YouTube, the difference between college and pro runner, his ambitions for 2024, and so much more! This was a really fun and insightful conversation, and I hope you'll take the time to be enlightened by Adam.  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.  The podcast graphic was done by the talented: Xavier Gallo  S H O W N O T E S  -My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠ t/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠  -PILLIAR PERFORMANCE (CODE "DOMINIC" FOR 15% OFF): https://thefeed.com/collections/pillar-performance -2Before: Code: "THERUNNINGEFFECT30" for 30% off: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://2before.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Today on the podcast is the one and only Eric Floberg! Eric holds PRs of 16:33 (5K), 35:35 (10K), 1:15:57 (Half-Marathon), & 2:39:29 in the Marathon. Eric progressed leaps and bounds in 2023, which he shares a little bit about in today's conversation.  Eric also has a very established presence on YouTube and social media through his different accounts amassing over 200k subscribers on YouTube and over 80k on Instagram.  In today's conversation, Eric shares many of his thoughts on running, photography/videography, fatherhood, telling stories, his upcoming goals and vision, and so much more!  I absolutely loved this conversation, and I can certainly say I walked away from it a little bit better of a person because of it. Take the time to listen to this one.  Tap into the Floberg Runs Special.  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.  The podcast graphic was done by the talented: Xavier Gallo  S H O W N O T E S  -My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠ t/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Today on the podcast is the one and only CJ Singleton! CJ runs for The University of Notre Dame, where he has progressed into a top runner for them. CJ took 14th at NCAA Regionals in the steeplechase (8:51.96), finished sixth in the steeplechase at Outdoor ACCs with a personal best time of 8:43.85, and 19th in the mile at Indoor ACCs (4:08.06). Earlier that season, CJ ran a PR of 4:04.55 in the mile at the Wisconsin Windy City Invite.  CJ also excels in the classroom, making the 2023 All-ACC Outdoor Academic Team & 2023 All-ACC Indoor Academic Team.  In high school, CJ was dominant in the state of Pennslyvania. He ran for Butler High School. He holds 10 school records, 5 state titles, was a 3x All-American, and a National Champion. In today's conversation, CJ shares his full story, how he's progressed over the years, being teammates with Drew Griffith in high school, doing Double Threshold Workouts, and much more! I thoroughly enjoyed my conversation with CJ, and I am confident that you'll find great value from it! If you're looking to take your running to the next level but aren't sure how to, this podcast is for you.  Tap into the CJ Singleton Special.  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.  The podcast graphic was done by the talented: Xavier Gallo  S H O W N O T E S  -My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠ t/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Today on the podcast is Australian legend Carley Thomas! If you're not familiar with Carley, she is a standout middle-distance runner hailing from Sydney, Australia, who has established herself as a formidable force in collegiate track and field. With a remarkable list of achievements, including being the 2023 Pac-12 800m Runner-Up and a record-holder in the NCAA Distance Medley Relay, Thomas has consistently showcased her prowess on the track. Notably, she secured the 2022 Pac-12 800m Championship and has been a multi-time All-America Second Team honoree for events such as the 800m and Distance Medley Relay. Thomas overcame a challenging setback in 2020, rebounding from a leg fracture to earn the National Women's Freshman of the Year title.  Her success extends beyond the track, as she has been recognized for her academic achievements, earning a spot on the USTFCCCA All-Academic Team multiple times and consistently making the Pac-12 Spring Academic Honor Roll. Thomas's impressive journey reflects not only her athletic prowess but also her resilience and commitment to both academic and athletic excellence. In today's episode, we discuss her upbringing in sports, how she came back from an extreme injury, her NIL deal with ON, her ambitions in sports, Australia vs. US, and so much more! I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation and got a lot from it! It'll be perfect for your runs this week.   Tap into the Carley Thomas Special.  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.  The podcast graphic was done by the talented: Xavier Gallo  S H O W N O T E S  -My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠ t/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

The Champ is here | Graham Blanks returns to the podcast! This time with an NCAA title and NCAA record to his name. Graham went undeafted all of the 2023 Cross Country season culminating in him winning the 2023 NCAA XC Title. He won in a time of 28:37.7 on Panorama Farms in Charlottesville, Virginia. He became the first-ever Ivy to win the men's cross country individual national title. Just two short weeks later, Graham lined up for his first race of the indoor season against a historic field, and ran a breathtaking 13:03.78 to win the race and set a new Collegiate Record. In today's conversation, Graham recaps his historic season and performances. He goes through many of the big ones, and breaks down the progress he's experinced and how he's gotten to where he is today! Graham also dicusses training, taking a break from running patience, Napoleon Dynamite, and more. Lastly, Graham hints at an NIL deal he's signed and will be annoucning shortly. This one is a banger. You won't want to miss it. Share with everyone you know. Break out the popcorn. Put in the AirPods. Tap into the Graham Blanks Special. 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.  The podcast graphic was done by the talented: Xavier Gallo  S H O W N O T E S -My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠