Will Sumner is already one of the most accomplished young middle-distance runners in the world. Not many people can say they’ve won at NCAAs, the Millrose Games, Penn Relays, and the World U20 Championships.

He signed a professional contract with Adidas after his freshman year at the University of Georgia, having won NCAAs in a negative-split 1:44.26. That performance turned heads and left the track world wondering how much faster he might be able to go, but since turning pro, injuries have taken him out more than once.

In this conversation, Will opens up about navigating setbacks as a pro athlete, and why he believes his ceiling is still far from reached. If you’ve ever battled injury, or struggled to stay confident when things don’t go as planned, this episode is for you.  

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Originally from England, Molly Jones took the NCAA by storm and became one of the most dominant athletes in Sun Belt Conference history, breaking school records for Coastal Carolina University and stacking conference titles.

In her final collegiate season, a stress fracture threatened to end her NCAA career early. Through one of the most dedicated cross-training programs you’ll ever hear of, she maintained incredible fitness, and won another conference title on the other side of injury.

Now post-grad, Molly is navigating life beyond college athletics—balancing a full-time job, training mostly on her own, and racing at an elite level on the roads. She has quickly asserted herself as one of the most promising young half marathoners in the world.

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He has roots as a New Jersey high school standout, and he has made the entire state proud with how far he’s taken his talents. A breakthrough fifth-place finish in the 1500m at the 2024 NCAA Championships shocked everyone, and made it clear that Damien Dilcher could remain a force beyond collegiate running.

Now, he’s officially launched a professional running career with Under Armour in Baltimore. In this episode, he reflects on the moments that shaped his journey, and the goals that inspire him to keep climbing. 

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like training alongside athletes chasing Olympic medals—or what it truly takes to make the leap from NCAA success to the professional ranks—Damien offers an honest, insightful look inside that world. His rise has been defined by belief, patience, and closing speed when it matters most.

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Aditya Singh has spent years exploring some of the most debated topics in modern running. Drawing from his improbable rise to elite levels of the sport, he explains why fundamentals like consistency, strength, and stress management matter more than trendy workouts.

What does he know about getting faster? As a freshman in high school, he was the slowest runner on his cross country team. By the time he was a senior, he was the fastest.

Aditya shares eye-opening stories from his own training, as well as his experience coaching others. If you’ve ever wondered how to train smarter, this conversation offers a well-researched perspective on long-term development in the sport.

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Monique Kelley is a former Division I middle-distance runner and now a professor at Boston University’s College of Communication.

The leadership, confidence, and discipline she developed on the track didn’t stop after college—they became the foundation for a career in consulting, teaching, and writing.

If you’re a runner, student, or professional figuring out your next chapter, this episode is for you.

Listen to the end to witness a record-setting final kick!

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After a record-breaking collegiate career at the University of Rhode Island, Ben wasted no time making the jump to the marathon—winning the open section of the 2024 Philadelphia Marathon and earning prize money in his very first attempt at the distance.

Now two marathons in, he already owns a personal best of 2:19:00, putting the 2:16 U.S. Olympic Trials standard firmly within reach. He’s currently building toward the 2026 Boston Marathon with a top-50 finish on the goal sheet.

If you’ve ever questioned whether it’s worth setting big goals—or wondered what it really takes to pursue them seriously—this conversation offers a real look at someone chasing something meaningful in the sport.

This episode of The Kick also showcases a full-circle moment: former high school rivals, now friends. Running really is a special sport.

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Ava Pravlik may still be a college student, but as marketing director of Peak Pulse Run Club, she’s already helped shape one of the most compelling running communities in the country.

Ava’s relationship with running was forged through years of consistency, adversity, and showing up when things got hard. A former high school team captain, she became known not just for performance, but also extraordinary resilience.

She continued running after an impactful high school career, pushed by her unwavering love for the sport. In this episode, she speaks candidly about the challenge of navigating the sport without the structure of a team.

Ava is currently training for her first official half marathon race, following a structured training plan and embracing the process with incredible consistency. Her voice is one of the most thoughtful and grounded you’ll find in the running community.

If you’ve ever loved running for reasons you can’t fully explain, struggled through injuries but kept coming back, or found yourself searching for connection through the sport—this episode is for you.

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Foster Malleck is one of the fastest Canadian middle-distance runners ever. He’s also someone I’ve known for years as a teammate, roommate, and friend.

In this episode of The Kick, I sit down with Foster to talk about his journey from high school standout and Penn Relays champion, to setting program records at Boston University, and now competing on the world stage as a professional runner.

Before turning professional, Foster placed 3rd at the 2025 NCAA Indoor Championships in the mile. After graduating from BU, Foster signed a professional contract with Under Armour and has already proven he belongs among the very best in the world.

Foster wasted no time after signing his pro contact, running the fastest 1500m EVER on Canadian soil on August 6, 2025. His 3:32.38 became the second-fastest 1500m ever by a Canadian.

If you’re a runner, a fan of the sport, or someone chasing big goals in any area of life, this conversation is for you.

Hosted by Will Loggia. Thumbnail photos courtesy of Jan Figueroa and Andrew LeMay.

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Emelyn Theriault is proof that your best running doesn’t have to end when high school or college does.

Working full-time at Boston University, Emelyn continues to train at a high level… and she’s still getting faster. Fresh off a 5K personal best at the Cambridge Winter Classic, she joins The Kick to talk about what it takes to keep improving on your own.

If you’re a runner who loves to learn how the most self-motivated people operate, this episode is for you!

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Christian Noble is one of the greatest Division II athletes of all time. At Lee University, Christian set D2 records in the 1500m, Mile, 3000m, and 5000m. He won three NCAA titles, became a seven-time All-American, and solidified himself as a true collegiate legend.

Today, he’s a professional runner for Team New Balance Boston and an assistant coach at Boston University, where he helps guide one of the top distance programs in the NCAA.

In this episode, we break down his rise from D2 to world-class pro, his transition into coaching, and the mindset behind sustaining success at the highest level of the sport.

If you love an underdog, this episode is for you.

Hosted by Will Loggia