NIKE's Alex Ostberg on Why Some Runners Break Through (and why Most Never Do) + How the Best Get Better & The Small Habits That Change Everything
SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER HERE: https://therundownbytherunningeffect.substack.comWhat if your next breakthrough doesn’t come from doubling down on workouts, but from ten small habits hiding in plain...
26 Nov 20251h 2min
The Final Lap: Evan Jager on Greatness, Pain, Loyalty — and Saying Goodbye to the Sport He Loves (The Official Exit Interview)
From American-record brilliance to a late-career grind, Evan Jager’s story has been one of constant adaptation. But now he’s ready to call it quits and move onto the next phase of life without running...
24 Nov 20251h 8min
The Harvard Engineer Redesigning Girls’ Sports — and Running Marathons While Doing It
Meet the Harvard engineer who’s running marathons, building companies, and rewriting the future of girls’ sports.Sara Falkson is the Founder and CEO of Robyn / Robyn Athletic, a Sports-bra and body-co...
22 Nov 202554min
Nicholas Thompson: How Running Taught Me to Lead, Endure, and Find Meaning
Few people embody the intersection of endurance and intellect quite like Nicholas Thompson.He's a runner, writer, and CEO of The Atlantic, and in his new book, The Running Ground: A Father, a Son, and...
20 Nov 202555min
The New Playbook for Pregnancy and Performance: Shannon Rowbury and Jessica Dorrington on Strong as a Mother
Three-time Olympian Shannon Rowbury knows firsthand the strength and resilience it takes to train at the highest level, especially through pregnancy and motherhood. Now, she’s bringing that same elite...
18 Nov 202549min
NIKE's Cole Sprout: How to Keep Going When the Path to Greatness Isn’t Straight
Blending Stanford smarts with relentless drive, Cole Sprout is emerging as one of America’s most exciting young pros. Cole was the NACAC U23 Champion in the 5,000m in 2023 while also coming in 8th at ...
16 Nov 202556min
The Comeback That Redefined Ultra Running | Western States Winner Abby Hall on Pain, Purpose & Perseverance
After two years of rehab and earning her spot via a Golden Ticket roll-down, Abby Hall stormed into history at the 2025 Western States 100, running 16:37:16 for the fourth-fastest women's time ever an...
14 Nov 202543min
The Next Great American Runner | Inside Nico Young’s Breakthrough Season: Breaking The American Record, Winning A Diamond League, & Chasing World Glory
No American runner made more noise in 2025 than Nico Young.The 23-year-old prodigy smashed the 5,000m American record, claimed his first national title, and battled the world’s best in Tokyo. In June,...
12 Nov 202537min
