THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCAST

Back on the podcast, is fan favorite and interant sensation Andrew Wheating. The man who reached over 4 million people from a clip of our last episode together. 

Andy is currently the Operations and Content Manager at the On Athletics Club. But long before Andy was working for On to push forward the sport, he was running world-class times and making history on the track. From 2008 to 2012, he won three NCAA titles, made two Olympic teams and a World Championship team, and ran personal bests of 1:44.56 for 800, 3:30.90 for 1500, and 3:51.74 for the mile.

Today's conversation is real, open, raw, and one of my all-time favorites because of that. The most impactful thing about it for me was Andy opening up about mental health and the importance of dicussing it for athletes. 

We also get into the day-to-day of Andy's job progressing the OAC/On as a company, an egg nog mile he did back in the day, when one can start listening to Christmas music, and more. 

This is another all-timer that you won't want to miss. 

Tap into the Andy Wheating Special. 

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Today on The Call Room Rising Stars is the one and only Patrick Koon (aka King Koon). 

If you're not familiar with Patrick, he has been on an absolute tear over the past few years. He holds PRs of 8:44.95 (3200m), 14:11.92 (5k), and 4:14.3 (Mile). He's a 3xFHSAA 3A XC state champ and 2xFHSAA Track State Champ. He was a 2021 Footlocker National Qualifier and holds State Records in the 3200m and 5000m. Patrick was also the 2022-2023 Flordia Boys Cross Country Player Of The Year. Patrick is committed to run for Stanford University next Fall. 

In today's conversation, I give Patrick a new nickname, he recaps his season, including his state meet that he won the day we recorded, his plans for FL Regionals, his thoughts on Nationals, and much more. Anytime King Koon comes on the podcast, it is a banger, and today is no exception. 

Tune in to hear from one of the brightest young stars in the nation before he tackles the postseason. 

Tap into the King Koon 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. 

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Back on the podcast, fresh off of a historic season, is The Spanish Rocket Mario Garcia Romo. 

This season, Mario ran a Spanish National Record 3:47 in the Mile at the Diamond League Final, ran 3:29 in the 1500m in Oslo, placed 6th in the 1500m at the 2023 World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, and had multiple top performances at Diamond Leagues around the world. 

In high school, Mario had personal bests of 1:50.66 in the 800m, 3:42.35 in the 1500m, and 8:12 in the 3000m. Mario then went to Ole Miss, where he quickly made a name for himself as one of the top runners in the nation. Mario was a 7-time All-American & 6-time SEC Champion. Perhaps the pinnacle of his NCAA years, Mario won the Mile at the 2022 Indoor Track and Field Championships. He placed fourth at the 2022 World Championships in Eugene, Oregon. That same summer, he placed third at the European Championships in the 1500m. 

In today's episode, Mario goes through his fall training, learning how to play the piano, his big performances from 2023, takeaways and reflections from the seasons, how he wants to give back to the sport, and so much more!

This is one of my favorite episodes ever in the history of the podcast! Mario always brings his A-Game with insightful answers and a fun spirit. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from one of the fastest runners in the world!

Tap into the Mario Garcia Romo 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. 

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Today on The Call Room Rising Stars is Alyssa Sauro!



Alyssa placed 9th at the 2022 Foot Locker Cross Country Nationals. This past spring, Alyssa ran 10:11 in the 3200m. She's won 11 individual state championships in XC and Track & Field in her hometown of West Virginia. Alyssa also won the 2022 Interational U18 Mountain Running Cup.



In today's episode, we dicuss her start in the sport of running, how she's gotten better throughout the years, her season thus far, her ambitions for Regionals & Nationals, and much more.



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Today's episode is a part of "The Call Room Rising Stars" a series where you will meet the next generation of stars, hear their journey to get to where they are today, and get an inside look at their preparation going into the Foot Locker Regional & National Meets. 



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



-SIGN UP FOR FOOT LOCKER REGIONALS HERE: ⁠⁠⁠https://footlockercc.com/⁠



-THE HOKA CRESCENDO XC: ⁠⁠https://www.hoka.com/en/gb/race/crescendo-xc/196565567727.html⁠⁠



-My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Today on the podcast is the one and only Sam McDonnell. 

She holds PRs of 2:08 (800m), 4:38 (Mile) 10:12 (3200m), 16:43 (XC). She was an All-American for cross country my senior year of high school and was a part of the 4x1600 National Record Squad. Sam then went on to Alabama her freshman year before transferring to UCLA and ultimately ending up at The University of Oregon, where she currently resides. 

In today's conversation, Sam goes through her running journey, running for Newbury Park & Sean Brosnan, her years in the NCAA and the transfer process, being coached by Shalane Flanagan, her goals in the NCAA, and her thoughts on Connor Burns & Simeon Birnbaum. 

This discussion is both light + insightful: the perfect combo for a great podcast. 

Tap into the Sam McDonnell 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. 

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Today on the podcast is D3 legend Ethan Gregg!

In high school, Ethan 4:41 (1600m), 9:45 (3200m), and helped his team win a D3 XC title in 2018. Ethan then went onto college where he is currently a 5th year senior. He quickly progressed and established himself as one of the best runners in the country. Thus far, Ethan has run 8:01 (3k), 13:52 (5k), and 28:40 (10k). Those marks are #3 all time in D3 in the 10k, #3 all time in the 5k. Ethan won the 2023 D3 3k Indoor National Title and was runner-up outdoors in the 10k. 

As you'll hear in this episode, Ethan has intentions of going all in on running after college with some lofty goals. 

In today's episode, Ethan goes through his story, his journey from mediocre high school runner to NCAA star, the lessons he's learned along the way, what else he's looking to achieve in the sport, and much more. 

Many of you have been asking for me to get on a D3 stud, and this one delivers.

Tap into the Ethan Gregg 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. 

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Today, I have the great privilege of picking the brain of one of the most inspiring figures in my life, Sahil Bloom. 

Sahil is the Founding Partner at SRB Ventures, an angel investor in more than 30 companies, and over the past two years, has become a viral content creator with a following across all platforms of over 2 million. He's done all this while being a husband and father to his first child, Roman. 

Before all of this, Sahil graduated from Stanford University with an M.A. in Public Policy (2014) and a B.A. in Economics & Sociology (2013). While at Stanford, he was a four-year member on the Stanford Baseball Team (2009-2013), twice helping to guide the team to NCAA Super Regional appearances (top-16 finishes). Additionally, Sahil earned two PAC-12 All-Academic Team awards and twice received the Bruce R. Cameron Memorial Award, given annually to a student-athlete exhibiting excellence in athletics, academics, and leadership. Academically, Sahil was advised in his pursuits by former Secretary of State Dr. Condoleezza Rice.

In today's episode, I pick Sahil's brain a plethora of subjects including (but not limited to): fatherhood, how to find the right partner, ending friendships, finding the right circle of friends, being a time billionare, what keeps him up at night, running a 2:57 Marathon off of six months of running, and more.

This is my favorite epsidoe in the history of the podcast due to the fact that I think there are more insights and knowledge packed into these 100 minutes than any of my other podcasts in the past... and it's not even close.

Tap into the Sahil Bloom 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. 

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S H O W N O T E S

-Sahil's Website: https://www.sahilbloom.com/#Hero

-My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠

Today on the podcast is Adam Wood!

Adam is currently training to take his running to the next level with hopes of one day becoming a professional. He has made a massive platform on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube off of documenting his journey in a vulernable and personable way that is rarely seen. He has a following of over 100k followers across platforms.

Adam ran for BYU in college where he was teamtess with the likes of Connor Mantz, Clayton Young, Casey Clinger, and more.

Adam currently holds PRs of 4:10.92 (Mile), 8:47.23 (Steeplechase), 14:00.18 (5000m), and 2:18:37 (Marathon). Adam currently has his eyes set on getting an OTQ at the 2023 California International Marathon early next month.

In today's episode, Adam gives an inside look at marathon training, running 100-miles a week, living in Provo, Utah, how he balances work, running, and content creation, handling hate, and so much more.

This episode was absoutley fantastic and a very enjoyable conversation. I'm beyond confident you'll gain newfound wisdom through listening to it.

Tap into the Adam Wood 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. 

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S H O W   N O T E S

-Adam's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AdamWoodRuns

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Today on the podcast is Paul Bergeron!

Paul has run 4:10 (Mile), 8:51 (2-Mile), & 14:43 on the grass. Paul placed 15th at the 2022 Foot Locker Cross Country National Championships, and will be one of the top returners this year. Paul is commited to run for Stanford University next fall. 

In today's episode, Paul goes through how he handles injuries, running 80-miles a week, his career and how he's gotten better throughout it, his ambitioms for the year, and more. This conversation was an awesome opprotunity to learn from one of the best to do it from the Northeast Region!

Tap into the Paul Bergeron Special. 

Today's episode is a part of "The Call Room Rising Stars" a series where you will meet the next generation of stars, hear their journey to get to where they are today, and get an inside look at their preparation going into the Foot Locker Regional & National Meets. 

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

-SIGN UP FOR FOOT LOCKER REGIONALS HERE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://footlockercc.com/⁠⁠

-THE HOKA CRESCENDO XC: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.hoka.com/en/gb/race/crescendo-xc/196565567727.html⁠⁠⁠

-My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠