THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCAST

Dontavious Hill is a pioneer. Not only is he creating history on the track, but also on social media. In his time at Auburn, Dontavious has continued to progress into an incredible athlete every year. In this past outdoor season, Dontavious placed third at the NCAA Outdoor Championships. Off the track, Dontavious is on a mission to motivate and inspire the next generation of jumpers and athletes in general. He does this through his uplifting and inspirational content. As of writing this, Dontavious has 82k followers on Instagram. 

In this episode, Dontavious and I do a deep dive into his career from his beginning in this sport to his future goals and aspirations. This conversation was super fun and insightful! I hope you all enjoy it as much as I did. 

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

-Liquid IV (USE CODE “THETHERUNNINGEFFECT” to get 25% off): https://www.liquid-iv.com

-Exakt Health: https://exakthealth-us.app.link/the-running-effect?%243p=a_influencer

-Dontavious Auburn Profile: https://auburntigers.com/sports/xctrack/roster/dontavious-hill/18450

“I think we’ve got to make it count. It’s the last chance to go out there and really dominate… It’s a big statement, but I want people to think of us as the fastest people to ever run in high school.”

This weekend is the legendary Clovis Inventional where California’s best runners meet up on the iconic Woodward Park Course. Lex, Leo, and the Newbury Park crew are more than ready for their first big challenge of the season. Family bragging rights are up for grabs as their brother Nico’s meet record could go down (14:28).

On top of talking about Clovis, we discuss:

And much more! This episode was a super fun one. A lot of thoughtful discussion around many different topics with a healthy amount of banter mixed in (: This episode is well worth your time if you want some quality running content and a few laughs along the way.

Please like, subscribe, and share with your friends if you enjoyed today’s episode! You can also give us a five-star review on Spotify or Apple podcasts. Subscribe to the podcast and turn on notifications so you don’t miss Episode 6 when it comes out!

Today’s podcast is brought to you by Maurten and Roll Recovery. Maurten is a world-class fueling company used by the likes of Eliud Kipchoge and the Young brothers. Their scientific formula helps athletes perform at their very best! This is done through their incredible hydrogel technology which keeps you optimally fueled and full of energy long into your training or race. Roll Recovery is a company that creates thoughtfully designed products to keep you moving. Their incredible R8, R3, & R1 are Lex and Leo’s favorite products and have helped them stay healthy this cross-country season!

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MAURTEN (click this link!): https://bit.ly/3QDuPbt

ROLL Recovery: https://rollrecovery.com

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

Lex’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/lex_young_?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Leo’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/_leo.young?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

In sixth grade, I came across a book called “Peak Performance” by authors Steve Magness and Brad Stulberg. This book fascinated me. So when the same two authors came out with their next book “The Passion Paradox” I read that too. This book completely transformed the way I thought and was instrumental in me starting this very podcast! 

So when the opportunity to interview Brad came up, I was beyond stoked. Brad is a man of many talents. He is one of the best public speakers I’ve ever heard of, one of my favorite authors, and is an excellent human being. While I expected the interview to go well, it exceeded my exceptions. Brad is easily one of the most thoughtful guests I’ve ever had on the show. He is wise beyond his years and knows the science of high-performing individuals at a level that I’m not sure many people can comprehend.

This is one of my favorite podcasts I’ve recorded, but also one in which I personally grew the most. The subjects that Brad dives into are meaningful and helpful in a plethora of subjects. If you were to listen to one podcast this week, I encourage you to carve out 45min of your time to listen to this one. I'm immeasurably confident that you'll be impacted in a positive way by the subjects discussed. 

Lastly, give Brad a follow on Instagram. The content he posts daily is invaluable.

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-Brad’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/bradstulberg?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

-The Practice of Groundedness: https://www.amazon.com/Practice-Groundedness-Transformative-Feeds-Not-Crushes-Your/dp/0593329899?&linkCode=sl1&tag=growtheq-20&linkId=57cc7ca15fa62151a467faa529dbb3f0&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

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

-Liquid IV (USE CODE “THETHERUNNINGEFFECT” to get 25% off): https://www.liquid-iv.com

-Exakt Health: https://exakthealth-us.app.link/the-running-effect?%243p=a_influencer

Today, on the podcast I speak with Maryke Louw.  Maryke is a renowned physical therapist throughout the world who works closely with many top athletes. Maryke has an MSc in Sports Injury Management and is a qualified Health Coach. She started Sports Injury Physio (SIP) as an online practice in 2014. Since then, she has focused on putting together a team of highly qualified and experienced sports physios. She has worked with elite distance runners in Ethiopia and was a member of the medical team at the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games, the 2015 European Games in Azerbaijan and the 2017 IAAF World Championships and World Para Athletics Championships in London.

Maryke also helped create one of the sponsors of the podcast, Exakt Health. Exact Health is a state-of-the-art physical therapy app for the most common running injuries. The app simplifies access to professional and customized physical therapy for free! I’ve personally found great value from their app and use it regularly within my own training! You can check out their incredible app in the link in my description.

In this episode, Maryke and I discuss many different physical therapy topics and also discuss the benefits of using an app like Exakt Health. 

Please like, subscribe, and share with your friends if you enjoyed today’s episode! You can also give us a five-star review on Spotify and support the sponsors who support us (:

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-Exakt Health: https://exakthealth-us.app.link/the-running-effect?%243p=a_influencer

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

-Liquid IV (USE CODE “THETHERUNNINGEFFECT” to get 25% off): https://www.liquid-iv.com

In today’s episode of the podcast, I have the privilege of speaking with my friend Coach Jay Johnson. Jay recently released an incredible and useful course for high school runners on mental skills! This course features high-level professionals and coaches who all discuss mental skills and how they can benefit your training.

Jay outlines this course in detail in this episode and we also touch on many other beneficial subjects as well. We go in-depth about why sleep is CRUCIAL if you want to reach your potential in this sport, the qualities of high-performing athletes, and much more!

This episode is decently worth a listen specifically if you’re a high school athlete, you’ll find many benefits from the subjects discussed within the episode. I also highly recommend checking out Jay’s brand new state-of-the-art course on mental skills.

Please like, subscribe, and share with your friends if you enjoyed today’s episode! You can also give us a five-star review on Spotify and support the sponsors who support us (:

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Sleep Chapter from Consistency Is Key: https://bit.ly/Sleep_chapter_CIK

Excerpts from Consistency Is Key: https://bit.ly/CIK_excerpts_sleep

$50 off Mental Skills Course with the discount "RunningEffect" already applied: https://www.coachjayjohnson.com/offers/m88bL7TC?coupon_code=RUNNINGEFFECT

-Jay’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/robertbrandt?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

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

-Liquid IV (USE CODE “THETHERUNNINGEFFECT” to get 25% off): https://www.liquid-iv.com

-Stoke Performance Nut Butter (Use Code "THERUNNINGEFFECT" to get 10% off): https://stokeperformance.com/

Full episode dropping soon! Subscribe to the show and follow us on Instagram @therunningeffect to stay up-date on all announcements. 

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-Brad’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/bradstulberg?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

-The Practice of Groundedness: https://www.amazon.com/Practice-Groundedness-Transformative-Feeds-Not-Crushes-Your/dp/0593329899?&linkCode=sl1&tag=growtheq-20&linkId=57cc7ca15fa62151a467faa529dbb3f0&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

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

-Liquid IV (USE CODE “THETHERUNNINGEFFECT” to get 25% off): https://www.liquid-iv.com

-Stoke Performance Nut Butter (Use Code "THERUNNINGEFFECT" to get 10% off): https://stokeperformance.com/

Have you ever wondered "What are some of those 1% things I can do to become a better runner?" Well, as my guest Brian Livingston scientifically describes, one of these things is fueling. And in my opinion, fueling may be a lot more than a 1% difference. Being properly fueled not only puts you at an advantage, but is actually necessary to perform well in the first place. As Brian so eloquently describes, Maurten can be that proper fuel for your gas tank. 

In this episode you will learn:

* The difference between Fueling & Hydration 

* Why carbohydrates are crucially important for athletes 

* The science behind how Maurten works and why it's superior to every other fueling brand

* Why it's important to fuel for training and even distances as short as 1500m 

* The benefits a younger runner can gain by using Maurten's products 

I hope you all enjoy science class with Brian Livingston! This one was a blast to record, and Lex, Leo, and I are all very passionate about how well Maurten's products work. Let us know in the comments if you've ever used Maurten before (: 

Please like, subscribe, and share with your friends if you enjoyed today’s episode! You can also give us a five-star review on Spotify or Apple podcasts. Subscribe to the podcast and turn on notifications so you don’t miss Episode 5 when it comes out! Episode 5 will be catching up with Lex and Leo on their training, getting ready to race, answering listener questions, and covering some other topics. 

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S H O W   N O T E S

MAURTEN (click this link!): https://bit.ly/3QDuPbt

Lex & Leo Stanford YouTube Announcement: https://youtu.be/x3eviAm4RYQ

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

Lex’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/lex_young_?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Leo’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/_leo.young?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

“To put it succinctly, I’m ready to hang up the spikes and dive into those other passions. I’m just excited to dive into my career and build a life beyond running.” 

A personal note: Robert has been one of my favorite runners since I first got into running. His grit and determination are on full display when he trains and races. His no-BS attitude, but yet kind heart has always been attractive to me. From the minute I first talked to Robert I was immediately impressed by his sincerity, kindness, and openness. I very rarely scream at the TV, but in the 2021 NCAA 10k championships, I found myself doing exactly that with 100m to go. Why was I displaying emotion at an event I had no control over? Because I know Robert and how hard he works and how badly he wants to win at whatever he does in life. Similarly, when I first found out that Robert was taking a step back from the sport of running, I shed a tear or two. While I’ll be sad to see his absence from the sport I cherish, I know he will take his passion, determination, and grit that he learned from running and apply to this next stage of his life. As the saying goes, “When you close a door another one opens”. 

So thank you, Robert. Thank you for all you’ve done to push our sport forward. Thank you for being unabashedly yourself. Thank you for the countless kids you’ve inspired to take up this sport. Thank you for leaving the sport better than you’ve found it. 

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-Robert’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/robertbrandt?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= 

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

-Liquid IV (USE CODE “THETHERUNNINGEFFECT” to get 25% off): https://www.liquid-iv.com 

-Stoke Performance Nut Butter (Use Code "THERUNNINGEFFECT" to get 10% off): https://stokeperformance.com/

In the third ever episode of “The Call Room with Lex & Leo Young” we do a deep dive into the recruitment process. Lex and Leo recently committed to run for the University of Stanford a few weeks ago! So in this episode, we talk about their journey, what made Stanford stand out, the lessons they’ve learned from this process, and much more! The next episode is all about the science of Maurten and how you can best apply their products to your training and racing. 

Please like, subscribe, and share with your friends if you enjoyed today’s episode! You can also give us a five-star review on Spotify or Apple podcasts. Subscribe to the podcast and turn on notifications so you don’t miss episode 4 when it comes out 🤝

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Lastly, this series is presented by Maurten. Maurten is a world-class fueling company that is used by the likes of Eliud Kipchoge, Mo Farah, Molly Seidel, and is the official fuel sponsor of the Berlin and Boston marathoners. Their scientific formula helps athletes perform at their very best! This is done through their incredible hydrogel technology which keeps you optimally fueled and full of energy long into your training or race. Check out the link in my bio and on my story to see their website for more details about their incredible products and tune in to the podcast to hear how Lex, Leo, and I use the products as well. 

S H O W   N O T E S

 MAURTEN (click this link!): https://bit.ly/3QDuPbt

 Lex & Leo Stanford YouTube Announcement: https://youtu.be/x3eviAm4RYQ 

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

 Lex’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/lex_young_?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= 

Leo’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/_leo.young?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

“I’ve had to go through a lot and work really hard to get to where I am today; therefore, I have the confidence that I’m going to have the work ethic to take on whatever comes next.”

In today’s episode of the podcast, I have the great privilege of speaking with Josh Holley. Josh is currently the CFO at Bare Performance Nutrition and Founder of Bryker & Co. Josh is also an accomplished runner (2:50 marathon) and an extremely successful individual.

In this episode, Josh and I discuss delayed vs instant gratification, his running story, the importance of having a strong team, attributes that make up a successful team, and so much more! I can guarantee that you’ll find value from the things we discuss in this episode and some of the things Josh speaks on.

Please like, subscribe, and share with your friends if you enjoyed today’s episode! You can also give us a five-star review on Spotify and support the sponsors who support us (:   

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-Josh’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/josh_j_holley?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

-BPN: https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com

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