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THE CALL ROOM With Connor Burns & Simeon Birnbaum | Episode 2: National Record Hunting At Arcadia Apr 05, 2023

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Episode 2 is a massive preview of the prestigious Arcadia Invitational, a recap of the previous week of training, Simeon's journey of playing the Saxophone, and Connor beating kids blindfolded in Chess. This episode is an all-time great. I hope you all enjoy as much as we did, and stay tuned in Episode 3 to see if that NR of 8:33 is lowered.

ABOUT THE CALL ROOM: Introducing The Call Room With Connor Burns & Simeon Birnbaum.

The Running Effect will document their season in-depth this outdoor track season. Each week, Connor and Simeon will pull back the curtain and show you how they train physically and mentally and handle failure, adversity, and the ups and downs that ensue this season.

Connor Burns ran 3:58.83 in the mile last June, becoming the first high schooler from Missouri to break the four-minute barrier. He is also a reigning national champion in the 3200m and became the fifth-ever high schooler to break four minutes in the mile indoors by running 3:59.11. Most recently, Connor became a national champion indoors in the 2-mile by running 8:43.24. Connor has committed to run for The University of Oregon this fall.

Simeon Birnbaum is the first sixteen-year-old in America to break four minutes in the mile. He did this by running a 3:59.51 while winning a national title in that same race. Simeon also holds a personal best of 1:50.12 in the 800m. Simeon holds the South Dakota state records in the 3200m, 1600m, and 800m. Simeon has committed to run for The University of Oregon this fall.

This season Connor and Simeon are chasing history; we are here to document it in a historic and unprecedented fashion. Over the coming months, Connor and Simeon will dive deep into their outdoor campaign leading into big invitationals, state championships, national record attempts, and national meets. We will go into their training, racing, mindset, and answer your questions along the way!

This series is presented by Hoka, who recently launched their state-of-the-art track spikes, the Cielo MD & LD! They are lightweight, propulsive, and exhilarating, making race pace feel more comfortable than ever.

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S H O W N O T E S

-Pick up Hoka's world-class spike that just launched: ⁠https://www.hoka.com/en/us/spikes/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=ppc_brand&gclid=Cj0KCQjww4-hBhCtARIsAC9gR3a2BLmnxk2iV0RkSsNgSykzLhprDfGDzMHaMciob_8HJO58W9JglpMaAmrSEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds⁠

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

-Connor's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connor_burnsy/?hl=en

-Simeon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simeonbirnbaum/?hl=en

NCAA All-American Alex Ostberg Shares His Wisdom On Perspective, Gratitude, Taking Action, & Being A Life-Long Learner Apr 03, 2023

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I am thrilled to welcome back the one and only, Alex Ostberg.

Alex is an eight-time All-American. He competed at Stanford University for four years before transferring to the University of North Carolina to get his master's degree. Alex holds PRs of 3:58 in the Mile, 7:49 in the 3k, 13:18 in the 5k, and 28:49 in the 10k. He also has his Bachelor's Degree in human biology, a minor in psychology, and a master's in public health.

Alex is an incredibly perspicacious speaker who has a wealth of knowledge, experience, and depth. Alex is the person who I have often referred to on previous podcasts as "my mentor." Besides my parents, Alex has contributed more to my life than anyone else I know. Put simply, I would not be the person I am today without him, nor would this podcast exist.

In this conversation, Alex shares his wisdom on perspective, handling adversity, gratitude, taking action, being a life-long learner, and how many days he thinks he can last in a room of darkness (will make more sense when you listen to the podcast). I always walk away from my conversations with Alex enlightened and a better version of myself. I'm confident you'll say the same after listening.

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S H O W N O T E S

-Steve Jobs Commencement Speach: https://youtu.be/UF8uR6Z6KLc

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

-Alex's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aostberg97/?hl=en

Colorado's Emily Covert On Finding Beauty In The Struggle Apr 02, 2023

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Emily Covert joins the podcast today.

Emily is an incredibly accomplished runner for the University of Colorado, where she is a four-time All-American. Most notably, Emily placed fourth last year at the 2022 NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships. She holds PRs of 15:35.4 in the 5k and 32:30.82 in the 10k. In high school, Emily was a multi-time Minnesota state champion and was consistently one of the top runners in the country. On the grass, she placed 4th at NXN, and on the track, she placed 2nd at New Balance Outdoor Nationals.

In this conversation, Emily takes us through her journey in the sport, from state titles in high school to ambitions of winning an NCAA title in college. She takes us through her setbacks, including dealing with stress fractures, mono, and more. I loved hearing Emily's thoughts on setbacks and how she gets through them. Emily also talks about leadership, community, playing the long game, the importance of her faith, and much more!

I loved this conversation with Emily. Emily is an incredibly joyful spirit and a wise demeanor that made this conversation extra insightfuk. I'm confident you'll walk away from this conversation a little more inspired to go after whatever you're striving for in life.

The podcast graphic was done by the talented: Xavier Gallo.

S H O W N O T E S

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

-Emily's Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/emilycovert_/

Crayton Carrozza Shares His Journey & Ascent To The Top Of The NCAA Mar 31, 2023

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Texas legend Crayton Carrozza hops on the podcast today for a highly impactful and entertaining episode.

Crayton is a senior at the University of Texas, where he has won an NCAA Championship (in the DMR), is the back-to-back BIG 12 indoor champion in the 800m, and holds the school record in the 800m and mile with a times of 1:46.28, and 3:56.79. Prior to his years in the NCAA, Crayton was consistently one of the top runners in his home state of Texas. Crayton is currently in pursuit of making history on the outdoor track this spring.

In this conversation, Crayton recaps his past year of crazy races, including his NCAA championship, Penn Relays win, NCAA indoor 800m race, and more. He also takes us through his upbringing in the sport, ambitions for the future, family competitiveness, and crazy texas workouts.

Needless to say, tap in to the Crayton Carrozza special.

The podcast graphic was done by the talented: Xavier Gallo.

S H O W N O T E S

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

-Crayton's Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/cr810/

THE CALL ROOM With Connor Burns & Simeon Birnbaum | Episode 1: Shooting For The Stars, Preparing For History. Mar 29, 2023

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Introducing The Call Room With Connor Burns & Simeon Birnbaum.

The podcast graphic was done by the talented: Xavier Gallo.

S H O W N O T E S

-Pick up Hoka's world-class spike that just launched: https://www.hoka.com/en/us/spikes/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=ppc_brand&gclid=Cj0KCQjww4-hBhCtARIsAC9gR3a2BLmnxk2iV0RkSsNgSykzLhprDfGDzMHaMciob_8HJO58W9JglpMaAmrSEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

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

-Connor's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connor_burnsy/?hl=en

-Simeon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simeonbirnbaum/?hl=en

Superstar Natalie Cook Shares Her Journey From Breaking National Records To Ambitions In The NCAA Mar 27, 2023

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The one and only, the legendary Natalie Cook, comes on The Running Effect Podcast today!

Natalie is one of the most accomplished athletes of our generation. Natalie currently competes for Okhlama State University, where she has quickly cemented herself as one of the top NCAA runners in the country. Most recently, she placed 7th at the 2022 NCAA Cross Country National Championships. Then a few weeks later, she followed that up by running a blistering 15:24.26 in the 5k.

In high school, Natalie was named the Gatorade National Girls Cross Country Player of the Year in 2021, becoming the first female athlete from Texas to win the award after she was the first athlete in girls' high school history to win both the Garmin RunningLane and Eastbay Cross Country Championships for the coveted individual national championship double. In the former, Cook recorded the second-fastest 5K time in high school history, posting a time of 16:03.93 to win the individual championship. She also won the Texas 6A state championship race by a historic 56 seconds on her way to helping Flower Mound to the team title.

This conversation was one I've been wanting to make happen for far too long, so it was a true honor to make it happen! I thoroughly enjoyed my conversation with Natalie and all the different topics that we discussed, from her start in the sport to current subjects.

The podcast graphic was done by the talented: Xavier Gallo.

S H O W N O T E S

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

-Natalie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natcook_official/

A Conversation With One Of The World's Top Marathoners: Emma Bates Mar 25, 2023

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I am stoked to welcome Emma Bates to the podcast!

Emma is an incredibly accomplished marathoner who has competed at the highest of stages. Emma grew up in Minnesota, where she consistently performed at the highest level in her state. She then took her talents (or rather work ethic) to Boise State University, where she won the 2014 NCAA 10k Championship Race and was a 12xAll-American. Emma currently competes for Asics and is a member of Team BOSS based in Boulder, Colorado. Since moving up to the marathon, Emma has consistently been one of the best in the world. In 2021, Emma placed second at the renowned Chicago Marathon. Last year Emma placed 7th at the 2022 Eugene World Champions in a personal best time of 2:23:18 (5:27 pace). Needless to say, Emma is at the forefront of US Women's Distance Running.

In this conversation, Emma takes us through her preparation leading into the 2023 Boston Marathon, including a mind-boggling long run, how she works on the mental side of the sport, dealing with setbacks and comparison, giving advice to high school Emma, what it's like being coached by Joe Bosshard and being a member of Team BOSS, what she wants to be remembered for, and so much more!

I loved this conversation with Emma. Emma is an incredibly joyful spirit and wise demeanor that made this conversation extra thoughtful. I'm confident you'll walk away from this conversation a little more inspired to go after whatever you're striving for in life.

The podcast graphic was done by the talented: Xavier Gallo.

S H O W N O T E S

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

-Emma's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck6fZjeu3DL/

Nike Run Club Coach Jes Woods | Running Ultra-Marathons, Coaching, & Lessons From Her Journey Mar 23, 2023

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Today on the podcast is the incredible Coach Jes Woods.

Jes is a Coach for Nike Running, inspiring and challenging those running with NRC since the Fall of 2012. She is RRCA certified and has coached first-time runners, influencers, ultra marathons, and high-profile athletes. She is also the Brooklyn Track Club Trail & Ultra Head Coach. Jes herself is quite the accomplished runner and has completed 18 ultra marathons and counting since 2012 (including five 100-mile races).

In this conversation, Jes goes through her history in the sport, from nine years in the triple-jump to ultimately running 100 milers, her coaching career and the lessons she's learned from it, the best running and food spots in NYC, and much more! Through Jes's personal experiences and knowledge, you will gain a deeper understanding of the mental and physical components of running and how to apply them to enhance your own running journey and ultimately improve the quality of your life. You'll always have a few laughs along the way.

The podcast graphic was done by the talented: Xavier Gallo.

S H O W N O T E S

-CHERIBUNDI (use code "TRE" to get 20% off!): https://cheribundi.com

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

-Jes's Website: https://www.coachjes.com

-Jes's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeslynnyc/

Iowa High School Superstar Jackson Heidesch Shares His Journey & Ambitions Within The Sport Mar 21, 2023

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Jackson Heidesch is a kid on fire.

This past indoor season, he won the Hoka Misfit 2-mile in a historic time of 8:42.6. He then went on to place second at NBNI in the 2-mile and two days later won the mile in stunning fashion diving for the win and a 4:02.25. This past fall on the grass, Jackson won NXR Northeast and placed 5th at NXN. He has also won back-to-back individual and team state titles. Jackson has etched his name into the Iowa high school history books through these historic performances.

In this conversation, Jackson takes us through his history in the sport, from a freshman who was just starting to gain interest in the sport to a 4:02 miler with plans of breaking the four-minute-mile barrier. We also discuss what made Duke stand out from other schools, winning his first national meet in dramatic fashion (reference image), his goals for this upcoming year, how he wants to be remembered in Iowa history, how he's handling March Madness Ls, the power of training through Iowa winters, and much more!

Jackson is an extremely eloquent speaker who was delightful to have a conversation with! His stories and experiences in the sport were both fun and inspiring to listen to. Needless to say, make time to listen to this episode, you won't regret it.

The podcast graphic was done by the talented: Xavier Gallo.

S H O W N O T E S

-GET YOUR FREE SAMPLE PACK OF LMNT: drinklmnt.com/therunningeffect

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

-Jackson's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacksonheidesch/?hl=en

Creating A World-Class Product For Athletes With Ted Volz Mar 19, 2023

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Today on the podcast is Ted Volz, Founder of Clean Energy.

Ted graduated from The University of Notre Dame in 2004 with a B.A. in Accountancy. He then went to work with PwC from 2004-2020 before starting his own company, Clean Energy. Clean Energy is a clean-label, certified organic smoothie that has changed the paradigm for on-the-go sports nutrition. It has been recognized by Runner's World as a "Best Food to Eat Before a Run" and is used by many of the top collegiate athletic programs across the NCAA.

In this conversation, Ted goes through his passion for athletics, the challenges of creating a company, his dream for Clean Energy, how he handles rejection, and much more! This conversation was delightful and insightful. I thoroughly enjoyed hearing about the ups and downs that come with creating a company.

The podcast graphic was done by the talented: Xavier Gallo.

S H O W N O T E S

-CLEAN ENERGY!: https://cleansmoothie.com

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

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