THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCAST

Today on The Call Room Rising Stars is Nicki Southerland!

If you're not familar with Nicki, she won her state title in the 1600-meter run and took second in the 800 this past spring, clocking a personal-best time in both events, with her 1600 (4:43.73) and 2:05.06 in the 800. She went on to win the mile and finished second in the 800 at the national RunningLane Championships, capturing All-America honors in both events. At New Balance Nationals, she took fourth in the 800 and fifth in the mile, again earning dual All-America honors and clocking a personal-best 4:41.07 in the latter. Last Fall, she placed 6th at the Foot Locker Midwest Regional, but got sick after and was unable to make the trip to San Diego (more on this story in the podcast).

In today's episode, Nicki talks placing 2nd at the 2023 Indiana State Meet, through her story and progression in the sport, getting sick after FL Regionals last year, her historic spring, committing to the University of Notre Dame, her plans the rest of the year, starting a bussiness, and much more.

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. 

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Today on the podcast is who I would consider "The Godfather" of NCAA Coaches, Coach Patrick Henner.

Coach Henner has coached Mike Smith (current coach of NAU), Chris Miltenberg (current coach of UNC, formerly Stanford), Brandon Bonsey (current coach of Georgetown), and more in his tenure. He has also coached studs Isaiah Jewett and Will Sumner over the past few years.

Prior to successful coaching stints at Georgia & USC, Henner was the director of track and field and cross country at Georgetown from 2007-15, and prior to that he had spent eight seasons as the Hoyas' head men's cross country coach and assistant coach for the men's and women's track and field team. Henner's coaching resumé also includes a nine-year stay at James Madison, where he led both the men's and women's cross country teams to their first CAA titles, trained 28 track and field All-Americans, and was twice named CAA Coach of the Year. He began his coaching career at Blacksburg High in Blacksburg, Va., where both the men's and women's teams won state championships in 1984, 1985 and 1986.

In today's episode, Coach Henner goes through his career, both coaching and his personal running journey, discusses lessons from each coaching job, principles of good coaching, what it takes to be excellent in the sport of running, and so much more. This conversation is filled to the brim with wisdom, and I'm beyond confident you'll walk away from this one with some newfound knowledge.

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Today on The Call Room Rising Stars is Cameron Todd!

Cameron is an absolute stud out of the state of Indiana. Cameron has PRs of 4:09.96 (Mile) & 8:55.93 (2-Mile). Last year he placed 6th at Foot Locker. He will return to Foot Locker as the top returner. He's run 14:48.1 thus far this year on the legendary Lavern Gibson Course to win the Nike Twighlight meet and won a state-title in legendary fashion on that same course a few weeks later. 

In today's episode, Cam goes through his upbringing in the sport, commiting to Notre Dame, Indiana things, his progession in the sport, intrerests outside of running, his experince at Foot Locker last year, beating Simeon Birnbaum, and more.. 

This episode was an all-timer. It was one of the most fun podcasts I've ever recorded in the 300+ episode history of the show. 

Tap into the Cam Todd 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. 

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Today on the podcast is the one and only, Elise Cranny!

Elise was on fire in 2023 and had historic performances at the US Championships and on the Diamond League Circuit. Elise won both the 5k & 10k at this year's US Championships in extraordinary fashion. She repped the red, white, and blue on the big stage in Budapest for the 2023 World Championships in August, where she had a mix of emtions as you'll hear in today's episode. Two weeks after the US Championships, she ran the Monaco Diamond League, where she ran a new Mile PR and US All-Time #2 in a time of 4:16.47. Elise also help to pace a new 5k WR at the Pre Classic. Needless to say, Elise raised her bar in 2023 and with that, elevated all of US Women's Distance Running with her. 

For those who aren't familiar with Elise, she has a long history of success from the time she was in high school. In high school, she won more state-championships and had more accolades than one could remember. In college, Elise become one of the most decorated athletes in Stanford program history. 

In today's conversation, Elise and I have a very reflective conversation and she shares some thoughts on her career and season that have been percolating in her mind. We also go into her 2023 season, and break down some of the key moments and races. 

Anytime Elise comes on the podcast, you're bound to walk away with some newfound wisdom and a smile on your face. 

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In Episode 2 of The Call Room Rising Stars, I have the privilege of speaking with Drew Griffith!

If you're not familiar with Drew, he is one of the biggest up-and-coming stars in the US prep distance scene. Drew is the reigning Foot Locker Northeast Regional Champion. He went on to place 6th at the National Meet after throwing up the night before (more fun BTS in the podcast). Drew currently holds PRs of 4:07 in the Mile, 8:48 in the 2-Mile, and most recently ran 14:21 in XC, making him the 11th fastest ever at the distance. Needless to say, Drew is on a tear and nothing seems to be holding him back as we get into the postseason. 

In today's conversation, Drew and I go through his story, from his early passion for swim to progressively getting more serious about the sport of running. We go through winning the Foot Locker Northeast Regional last year, placing 6th in the country while being sick, and not having the track season he was hoping to have. Lastly, we get into his ambitions for the rest of the season, lessons from his successful career, and so much more. Today's episode is one for the books! Many good nuggets of wisdom in here that you can apply directly into your running and life. 

Tap into the Drew Griffith 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. 

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Today on the podcast is Byron Grevious!

Byron has run 4:12.95 (Mile), 8:51.00 (3200m), and 14:04 in the 5k to win the Nike Outdoor Nationals 5k title.

Byron is one of a kind. I have never spoken to a more eloquent teenager than this kid. Just listen to the podcast, and you'll know what I mean. Not only is he athletically excellent, but also academically. Byron goes to Phillips Exeter Academy, a boarding school in Massachusetts (and one of the most prestigious in the country). Byron is committed to run for Stanford University next fall.

In today's episode, Byron goes through the life of a boarding school student, his early years as an extremely successful soccer player, transitioning into running, what makes running different, how he balances many things well, and so much more! Today's conversation was absolutely fantastic, and I hope you take the time to listen!

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In Episode 1 of The Call Room Rising Stars, I have the privilege of speaking with Ryan Pajak!

Ryan is an absolute stud out of my home state of Pennslyvania. Ryan placed 12th last year at the 2022 Foot Locker National Meet, gaining his First-XC All-American title in the process. Ryan holds PRs of 4:09 (Mile), 8:48 (3200m), and recently ran 14:40 on the grass. Ryan is committed to run for The University of Notre Dame.

In today's episode, Ryan goes through his start in the sport, how Pennsylvania is an underrated running state, committing to the University of Notre Dame, placing 12th at Foot Locker last year, his ambitions for State & Foot Locker this year, and so much more!

Tap into the Ryan Pajak 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. 

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Today on the podcast is World Silver Medalist Callum Elson!

A Cambridge and Coleridge athlete, Elson ran as a youngster and finished 16th in the English Schools Cross Country Champs in 2017, but while at the University of Durham concentrated on playing football and only began running seriously again during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

In 2022, he left American International College in Boston, Massachusetts and returned to the UK. He represented Britain for the first time at the European Cross Country Championships in Turin, Italy in December 2022.

In February 2023, he was selected to compete for Great Britain at the 2023 World Athletics Cross Country Championships in Bathurst, New South Wales.

Elson ran a new area record time of 3:56.41 to win the silver medal in the road mile at the 2023 World Athletics Road Running Championships in Riga.

Most insane of all, Callum has only been running for three years seriously. The sky is seriously the limit for this guy.

In today's episode, Callum and I discuss his upbringing in the sport, training/living the UK, his year in the NCAA system, the biggest lessons he's learned from the sport, the World Mile Championships, his future ambitions, and so much more!

Tap into the Callum Elson Special.

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Today on the podcast is Brock Kelly!

If you're not familiar with Brock, he runs for Mississippi College where he has progressed over the years into one of their top guys. He holds PRs of 1:55.03 (800m), 4:11.19 (Mile), and 14:49.2 (5k). He has won awards of 2021 USTFCCCA All-Academic Team, 2021 GSC Academic Honor Roll, and 2021 USTFCCCA All-Region. In High School, Brock was a state champion in 3,200 meters, 2xstate champ in 1,600 meters, 3xstate champ in 800 meters and the Cross Country state champion in 2018 and 2019.

Brock also has a successful YouTube channel boasting over 8,000 subscribers documenting his NCAA journey.

In today's conversation, Brock goes through how he's handling a current injury, the importance of consistency, his summer as an intern for professional running team Tinman Elite, his journey on YouTube, handling academics, athletics, and owning a merch company at the same time, and so much more! Today's conversation was absolutely fantastic, and I had a lot of fun having it. I'm confident you'll walk away from this one with a smile on your face and some extra inspiration to tackle this week.

Tap into the Brock Kelly 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'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.

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