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Maia Ramsden On The Journey To Win Back-To-Back NCAA Titles, What It Takes To Make The Olympics, Running National Records, & How To Have A Fulfilling Career Nov 22, 2024

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Back on the podcast is NCAA Champion & Olympian Maia Ramsden!

This past year, Maia became the first woman in 20 years to win back-to-back NCAA Division 1 titles.

Maia has run a New Zealand National Record of 4:02.20 in the 1500m, 4:24.79 in the Mile, 8:46.84 in the 3k, and 15:29.06 in the 5k.

In her senior year of cross country last year, Maia finished 10th overall at the 2023 NCAA Cross Country Championships.

Maia had one of the most dominant 2024 seasons of anyone in the NCAA ever.

In February 2024, Maia set a new personal Mile best of 4:24.83 in the Wannamaker Mile at the Millrose Games in New York. She then qualified for the final of the Women's 1500m at the 2024 World Athletics Indoor Championships in Glasgow, with a national indoor record time of 4:06.51. She finished tenth in the final with a time of 4:06.88. At the 2024 NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships on March 9, 2024, Maia set a new meet record to win the Mile in 4:25.13. On May 18, at the Los Angeles Grand Prix, she broke the national 1500m record with 4:02.58.

She then, on June 8, went on to win an NCAA title in the Women's 1500m to go back-to-back and forever cement her legacy within the NCAA.

She competed in the 2024 Paris Olympics for her country of New Zealand, where she made the semi-finals.

Maia signed with On and the OAC and is entering her rookie season with them.

In today's conversation, Maia takes me through XC memory throwbacks, reflections from her remarkable year in the NCAA, her biggest reflections from being the greatest runner in Harvard program history, her ambitions in this next chapter of life, and so much more.

Maia always brings deep insights to the table, and today is no different. Don't miss the opportunity to learn from one of the best!

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Villanova's Sadie Sigfstead On Her Recent Success In The Sport, The NCAA Recruitment Process, Why NCAA Women's Running Has Gotten So Much Better, & How She's Preparing For The Biggest Race Of Her Life Nov 20, 2024

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Today on the podcast is one of the best runners in the NCAA, Sadie Sigfstead.

Sadie competes for Villanova University where she has been one of the top performers in school history in the longer-distance events on the track and has started to cement her legacy on the grass as well.

She has run 4:25 in the 1500m, 9:17 in the 3k, 15:44 in the 5k, and 32:45 in the 10k.

Sadie is a multi-time Big-East Champion on the track and has three top-five finishes on the grass at the Big East Championships.

This 2024 Sadie won the prestigious 2024 Wisconsin Nuttycomb Invitational in stunning fashion.

She goes into the 2024 NCAA XC National Championships as one of the top contenders in the girl's race.

In today's conversation, Sadie takes me through her journey and progression within the sport, her favorite recovery techniques, what she attributes her recent growth and success to, her hopes for the 2024 NCAA XC Meet, her ambitions for her future running, and much more.

Tune in to hear from one of the top runners in the country ahead of one of the biggest races of her life!

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Industry Thought Leader Jessica Murphy Shares Her Insights On Working At NIKE, Runnersworld, & Starting Her Own Marketing Company + How To Get A Job In The Sport Nov 18, 2024

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Today on the podcast is Jessica Murphy!

Jessica is a business and brand leader within the running industry. I love my conversations with elite athletes, but I wanted to expand for an episode to showcase one of the leaders within the running world.

Jessica has spent time at Nike, Runnersworld, and is now a Co-Founder of BibRave, a marketing agency that specializes in digital and IRL activations in the endurance space.

Jessica graduated from the University of Illinois with a bachelor's and master's in Advertising.

Jessica is also a runner herself, having completed multiple marathons, holding a PR of 3:21:40 coming from the Berlin Marathon. She's also done a handful of ultra-marathons throughout the years, including a 50-milter.

In today's conversation, Jessica discusses her successful career in the industry, her time spent at NIKE and Runnersworld, the creation of Bibirave and how she and her partner have grown it over the years, how to get a job in the industry, and much more! I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation and am confident you will, too.

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Providence's Alex Millard On Being An International Transfer, Winning Titles In The UK, Experiences From Both The UK & US Sports Systems, Training Insights, & Ambtions For The NCAA XC Championships Nov 16, 2024

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Today on the podcast is Alex Millard, one of the top runners in the NCAA!

Alex currently attends and competes for Providence College. She most recently placed 2nd at the 2024 Big East XC Championships.

Prior to her time at Providence, Alex attended Loughborough University, where she was the National U20 Cross Country Champion in 2022. She also earned a Bronze Medal at the European U23 Cross Country Championships in 2022.

On the track, she placed sixth (4:11.67) in the 1,500 meters at the European Athletics U23 Championships. This year, she was also a member of the Bronze Medal Great Britain Mixed Relay Team at the World Cross Country Championship.

Alex holds PRs of 4:05.58 in the 1500m, 8:52.02 in the 3k, and 15:18.15 in the 5k.

In today's conversation, Alex takes me through her first year in the NCAA, placing 2nd at Big East, her ambitions for herself and her team going into championship season, the biggest differences between the UK and the US, insights from her training, mindset, and much more.

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A Conversation With The Greatest High School Runner In Nebraska History: Juan Gonzalez | Insights From His Successful Prep Career Nov 14, 2024

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Today on the podcast is Juan Gonzalez!

Fresh off of a win at NXR in a time of 14:34 for the 5k, Juan comes on the podcast to share his story and ambitions for the rest of the season.

Juan is undoubtedly the greatest high school runner in the history of Nebraska.

Juan is a 3xState XC Champion, the 3200 & 1600m State Champion, and the Record Holder. He placed 3rd at NXR Heartland, and won this year. Last year at the Foot Locker Cross Country National Championships, Juan placed 10th in the country.

He's run 1:53 in the 800m, 4:08 in the 1600m, 8:47 in the 3200m, and 14:33 in the 5k.

Juan is crystal clear about his goals and wants to win a title at Balboa Park this year. Juan represents the Midwest region and will look to add to their long legacy of winners.

You can catch Juan race the FL Midwest Regional on November 30 and then two weeks later on December 14 for a chance at history at the FL Cross Country National Championships.

In today's conversation, Juan goes through his historic season thus far, being the best to ever do it in Nebraska history, his ambitions for Foot Locker 2024, what he wants his legacy in the sport to be, and so much more.

Listen to this conversation to hear from one of the greatest to ever do it.

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NCAA Champion & Olympian Yaseen Abdalla On What Separates The Good From The Great, The Importance Of Being Your Own Biggest Fan, How To Stop Avoiding The Work, & Beating Eliud Kipchoge At The Olympics Nov 12, 2024

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THE YASEEN ABDALLA PODCAST

The man that needs no introduction.

Yaseen holds PRs of 7:42 in the 3k, and 2:11 in the Marathon at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where he placed 33rd; he's a 2xAll-American and was the anchor for the NCAA Championship-winning DMR squad.

Yaseen has been on fire this year, posting massive results at big-time meets, helping to lead the Arkansas Razorbacks to many victories. He's on firing on all cylinders leading into championship season.

Perhaps his most impressive accomplishment: he holds the record for most-listened to episode in the history of The Running Effect Podcast, and for good reason, too. This man is so full of wisdom; you'd think he's a philosophy professor. Anytime Yaseen graces this platform, he shares deep insights on running and life, and today is no different.

In this episode, Yaseen takes me through what separates the good from the great, why you need to be your own biggest fan, lessons from being on three top NCAA teams, his experience at the Olympics, training for it, stories from the past year, and so so much more.

Guys, this one lives up to the hype. Do not miss it. Lace-up your shoes, put in your AirPods, and enjoy this hour of wisdom from the legend himself.

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West Virginia's Ceili McCabe Shares Insights On Making The Olympics In College, 2xWorld Championships, & Setting Nationals Records + Her Thoughts Leading Into The 2024 NCAA XC Championships Nov 10, 2024

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Today on the podcast is one of the best female runners in the NCAA, Ceili McCabe!

Ceili runs for West Virginia, where she has cemented herself as one of the greatest runners in program history.

Ceili is an 8XAll-American, was 3rd at the 2021 NCAA XC Championships, is a 2xWorld Championship qualifier, a 2024 Paris Olympian, the record holder in the steeplechase for Canada, and a Canadian XC Champion.

She's run 8:50 in the 3k, 9:20 in the Steeple, and 4:29 in the Mile.

With these accolades, she's one of the most decorated athletes in the NCAA at the moment. I hadn't heard her story publicized on a larger level, so I wanted to sit down with her and hear about her journey that has led her to this point.

In today's conversation, Ceili takes me through her progression in college, how she handles not being showcased as much as other athletes, her thoughts on her ambitions for the upcoming NCAA XC National meet, what her legacy at West Virginia means to her, and so much more.

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2xNCAA Champion, 4xStanford School Record Holder Ky Robinson Shares Reflections On His Legacy In The NCAA + Thoughts Going Into His Rookie Year With The OAC Nov 08, 2024

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Back on the podcast today is Ky Robinson!

Ky was undoubtedly one of the greatest NCAA runners of our generation. Competeing for the storied Stanford University, Ky was a 2xNCAA Champion (5k/10k), leading to him being named the Men's Outdoor Track National Athlete of the Year in 2023

Ky is Stanford school-record holder in the mile, steeplechase, 5,000, and indoor 3,000.

Ky was also a 13-time All-American, an accomplishment that I have only seen once or twice in the 450 episodes of this podcast.

Ky has run 3:52 (Mile), 7:36 (3k), 13:06 (5k), and 27:44 (10k).

Ky signed with On and the OAC out of college and will be going into his first full rookie year with them in 2025.

In today's conversation, Ky takes me through his final year at Stanford, his reflections on the legacy he left there, his decision to turn pro with On, his ambitions for the future, and much more!

I always thoroughly enjoy my conversations with Ky and this one is packed full of stories, wisdom, and actionable takeaways. Don't miss it!

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Coach Chris Miltenberg Shares Lessons & Stories From 21 Years Of Successful Coaching + Insights On Championship Racing, Recruiting, & Attributes Of His Most Successful Athletes Nov 06, 2024

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Back on the podcast is one of the greatest coaches in NCAA history, Coach Chris Miltenberg. Following seven years at Stanford University, Coach Milt was named Director of Track & Field and Cross Country at the University of North Carolina on June 27, 2019. The 2024-25 school year is his sixth at the Tar Heel helm. The 2023-24 cross country and track and field seasons will go down as one of the best in program history for the men's teams. They finished in the Top 10 at the NCAA Championships, claiming 6th place in cross country and 5th place in outdoor track and field. The Tar Heels also won their first ACC Cross Country Championship since 1985 and their first ACC Indoor Championship since 1996. Coach Milt also led Parker Wolfe to winning North Carolina's first-ever 5,000m National Championship at the 2024 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Wolfe was named the USTFCCCA Men's Southeast Regional Athlete of the Year and ACC Runner of the Year in cross country, indoor track, and outdoor track. He is the first ACC athlete (male or female) to sweep those honors in a year. Wolfe won five ACC championships under Coach Miltenberg and set five school records. Wolfe became the Tar Heel's first runner in history to be named to The Bowerman Award Watchlist and later became a Bowerman Award Semifinalist. The UNC men's cross country and track and field programs combined to finish 5th nationally in the 2023-24 USTFCCCA Men's Program of the Year Standings. In summary, Coach Milt is not only a transformative force in the world of track and field coaching, but also a mentor and leader who instills a deep sense of dedication and excellence in his athletes. His impressive array of accomplishments, both on and off the field, stands as a testament to his enduring legacy as one of the sport's most exceptional and influential coaches. In today's conversation, Coach Milt takes me through the ups and downs of the 2024 XC season thus far, his view on championship races, what makes a great speech, insights on recruiting, his 20yr vision for UNC, and so much more. This one is an all-timer. Don't miss it. Tap into the Coach Milt Special. 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. If this episode blesses you, please share it with a friend! S H O W N O T E S -REGISTER FOR FOOT LOCKER REGIONALS: http://footlockercc.com -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ -My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Manny Putz Shares Insights From His Ascent In The Sport, How To Be National Class As A High Schooler, Setting A National Record at 12 Years Old + Running Foot Locker For The First Time Nov 04, 2024

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Today on the Call Room Road To Balboa, I'm joined by the one and only Manny Putz!

Manny placed 5th last year at NXN as a junior and is a 3xWisconsin State Champion in XC as well as a pair of titles on the track. He was the Wisconsin Gatorade Player of the Year in both his Sophmore and Junior years in XC.

Manny holds PRs of 2:00 (800m), 4:12 (1,600m), 8:56 (2-Mile), and 14:32 (5k XC).

But back in the day, Manny was a stud, too, setting a national record in the 1500m for 12-year-olds running 4:18.10.

Manny is committed to running for Wisconsin next year.

In today's conversation, Manny takes me through his successful high school career thus far, his upbringing in sport, his training and why low milage works for him, how he handles comparison, his recuriting process, his mindset going into Foot Locker, and much more!

Manny brought the energy, and I thoroughly enjoyed this one!

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