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Freshman 800m Record Holder Cooper Lutkenhaus Shares His Journey & Ambitions For The Sport + Insights From His 1:47 Run Jun 22, 2024

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To close out "The Call Room: Road To Seattle" we talk with freshman stud Cooper Lutkenhaus!

Cooper won the 2024 Brooks PR 800m run in stunning fashion, running 1:47 and beating a star-studded field, leading five guys under 1:50! Cooper won the middle school boys 800m race last year at Brooks PR running 1:54 (a meet record)!

Cooper has run 22.12 (200m), 47.33 (400m), 1:47.58 (800m), & 16:23 (5k XC).

His career accolades include: the Brooks PR JR 800m Champ, NON Middle School 800m Champ, NON Middle School 400m Champ, 5A 800m State Champ, Brooks PR 800m Champ, NON 800 HS Champ, & he is the 800m Freshman National Record Holder!

In today's conversation, we dive into his career and the past few months of incredible success. We discuss his training, mindset, and journey. Cooper Lutkenhaus is a name you'll want to watch out for in years to come. Take the time to hearhis story before you see him break records in the next three years!

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Coach Mike Smith & Coach Chris Miltenberg On Their Relationship & Glory Days Stories Jun 19, 2024

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A short clip from my legendary podcast with Coach Smith & Coach Milt. Listen to the full episode today!

S H O W N O T E S

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A Conversation With One Of The Fastest NCAA Milers Of All-Time Abel Terra Jun 17, 2024

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Today on the podcast is one of the best NCAA Milers, Abel Teffra!

Abel is a senior who runs for Georgetown University.

Abel has run 3:36 in the 1500m, 3:54 in the Mile (Indoor Mile School Record), and was a 2024 All-American at NCAA Indoors in the Mile where he placed 5th. Abel is also the American Record Holder in the 4xMile) where he set the fastest collegiate mile split in relay history.

In today's conversation, we go through Abel's past few months of racing, his mindset going into the 2024 Olympic Trials, his time at Georgetown, his growth as an athlete, and more!

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A Conversation With Notre Dame's Coach Jared Schatz: The Coolest Coach In The NCAA Jun 14, 2024

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Today on the podcast is the coolest coach in the NCAA Jared Schatz!

Coach Schatz is an Assistant Coach at The University of Notre Dame where his focus is on the Men's Program.

Before Notre Dame, Coach Schatz served as the Operations Assistant for the Florida State men’s cross country and track and field teams. And then before FSU, he served as the Assistant Cross Country and Track & Field Coach for the University of Central Missouri from August of 2016-May of 2019.

Coach Schatz received a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Science from Messiah College. At Messiah, he was a four-year member of the varsity men’s cross country team and track & field where he was Division III All-American in the 3000m steeplechase, a three-time NCAA Cross Country/Track & Field championship qualifier, a ten-time First Team All-Conference Cross Country/Track & Field honors, a three-time Middle Atlantic Conference Champion and record holder in the 3000m steeplechase (8:55.34).

In today's conversation, Coach Schatz takes me through his journey in sport, being a young coach in the NCAA, what it takes to be great, qualities of the best runners in the country, what makes the Notre Dame team special, and so much more!

I sincerely loved this conversation and think you will, too. Take the time to listen and be enlightened by the one and only Coach, Jared Schatz!

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Allie Zealand Shares Insights From Her National Record In The Mile (4:30) & Mindset Leading Into A Chase At The 2-Mile National Record Jun 12, 2024

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Today on "The Call Room: Road To Seattle" is Allie Zealand!

Allie has been on fire recently and is looking to do big things leading into this year's Brooks PR Invite.

On May 30, 2024, Allie Zealand won the 2024 HOKA Festival of Miles Girl HS Mile Championship race in a new National Record Time of 4:30.38!

Allie also has run 9:47 in the 2-Mile, one of the fastest times ever at that distance.

She also placed 2nd at the 2023 Foot Locker Cross Country National Championships!

Allie is committed to run for Liberty University this fall.

In today's conversation, we recap her historic mile race, her decision to go to Liberty, her ambitions for the future, and much more!

You can catch Allie Zealand go for history on June 12 in the 2-Mile at the 2024 Brooks PR Meet in Seattle, Washington.

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S H O W N O T E S

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Sub 4 HS Miler JoJo Jourdon Shares Insights Ahead Of Chasing History At The 2024 Brooks PR Meet Jun 10, 2024

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Today on "The Call Room: Road To Seattle" is JoJo Jourdon!

On February 3rd, he won the 2024 New Balance Grand Prix in a time of 3:59.87. JoJo became the first Utah high school runner to break the four-minute mile barrier.

He's racing one of his first competitive miles back since February this week.

JoJo was the 2023 Men's NXN Champion and won in stunning fashion. He came out of the mud on top, and that was just the start. He's also run 1:55.55 in the 800m and 8:40 in the 2-Mile. Lastly, he won the 2023 Utah 5A XC State Champ,2023 & recently won a pair of State-Titles at his 2024 Utah Track State Championships.

JoJo is committed to run for Wake Forest this upcoming Fall where he'll join a Rockey Hansen who also broke four minutes in the mile as a high schooler last year.

In today's conversation, we recap his historic state meet, his decision to go all-in on the Brooks PR Meet, his experience from the 2023 edition, his recent training, and much more!

You can catch JoJo Jourdon go for first on June 12 in the Mile at the 2024 Brooks PR Meet in Seattle, Washington.

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S H O W N O T E S

-More info on the BROOKS PR Meet: https://www.soundrunning.run/brookspr

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From Not Making An NCAA Meet To Making The 2024 Paris Olympics & Setting National Records: The Inspiring Story Of Lauren Ryan Jun 08, 2024

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Today on the podcast is 2024 Olympian Lauren Ryan!

Lauren runs for Under Armour's Dark Sky Distance and represents her home country of Australia. She is currently a 2x National Record Holder and 1x Australian Champion. Lauren has officially been selected for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Before these accolades, Lauren ran for Flordia State University, where she was a multi-time All-American, ACC Champion, and multi-time school record holder. Alyssa represented Australia twice as a junior at the 2016 World Under 20 Championships and 2017 World Cross Country Championships.

Lauren has run 4:08 (1500m), 8:42 (3k), 14:57 (5k), and 30:35 (10k).

In today's conversation, Lauren takes me through her upbringing in sport, her incredible recent success, what it's like traveling around the world as a pro track athlete, joining Under Armour and their recent surge in the sport, her goals for Paris, and much more!

Take the time to be inspired by Lauren's story & wisdom!

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Daniel Simmons Speaks On His Historic Season, Chase Of An Olympic Trials Standard In The 5k (13:25), & How His Faith Has Propelled Him On & Off The Track Jun 06, 2024

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Today on the podcast is one of the greatest talents of our generation, Daniel Simmons!

Daniel is the most successful athlete in Utah's high school boys' running history. He was the 2024 Indoor Track and Field National Champion in the 5000m (NBNI), where he set a new National Record of 13:38; the day before, he led his team to the 4XMile relay anchor National Champions, running the second fastest time ever. Danny won the 2024 Arcadia Invitational 3200m Champion and 4XMile relay (anchor) Champions. He was the BYU Invitational 1600m Champion (new meet and state record),

2024 Utah 6A State Champion 1600m (New State Record 4:01) and 3200m (New State Record 8:36), as well as the 4X800 relay team State Champions.

Daniel has run 1:53 in the 800m, 4:01 in the 1600m at altitude, 8:36 in the 3200m at altitude (8:34 at sea level), and 13:38 in the 5k.

On the grass, Daniel is a 2XUtah 6A State XC Champion (2022, 2023), 2X NXR Southwest XC Champion (2022, 2023) and placed 2nd at NXN in 2022.

Get this, Daniel holds the course record on every course he has run on except the NXN course (Portland) where he has the 2nd fastest course time.

Daniel is also the BACK-TO-BACK Gatorade Boys National Boys POY.

In today's conversation, we go through Danny's past few months of training and racing and how pivotal a role his faith plays. I sincerely loved this conversation and know you'll find benefit from it.

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5-Star Football Recruit & Top Sprinter In The Country Brandon Arrington Shares His Journey To The Top Of Both Sports As Just A Sophmore In High School Jun 05, 2024

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Share this episode with someone you think would enjoy it! Apologizes for the mid audio quality. New podcast with Daniel Simmons tomorrow!

S H O W N O T E S

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Clay Shively On Having A Growth Mindset In His Final Year Of His HS Career & His Chase Of The Sub 4 Mile Jun 03, 2024

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Today on "The Call Room: Road To Seattle" is Clay Shively!

Clay is one of the fastest high school boys in the country, and he's only a junior. He holds PRs of 1:51 (800m), 4:00 (Mile), and 8:41 (2-Mile). Clay is a New Balance Indoor National Champion in the Mile, a 6x State Champion, and committed to run for NAU this upcoming Fall.

In today's conversation, Clay takes me through his mindset leading into the final few weeks of the season, his takeaways from his XC season, his pursuit of the 4-minute mile, why he is embracing the underdog mentality going into Brooks PR, and much more!

I legitimately always love my conversations with Clay, and I am confident you'll walk away from this one inspired and ready to reach for those big goals you've set.

You can catch Clay Shively running the 800m at the 2024 Brooks PR Meet in Seattle, Washington on June 12.

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S H O W N O T E S

-More info on the BROOKS PR Meet: https://www.soundrunning.run/brookspr

-THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ

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

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