
NCAA Champ & NIKE Pro Conner Mantz Shares His Story: Beginnings In The Sport, BYU Years, His Faith, Future Goals, & More
Today on the podcast, I have the one and only Conner Mantz. This is an interview I've been wanting to make happen for a while. Conner has one of the brightest futures for the US distance runner and ha...
11 Jan 202353min

THE CALL ROOM With Ben Flanagan | Episode 1: Things Are Heating Up In Ann Arbor
Have you ever wondered what it looks like to train as a professional distance runner? What the day-to-day life looks like? How to handle setbacks, failure, adversity, and doubts? How to set goals, tra...
9 Jan 202345min

Professional Marathoner Lauren Goss Shares Her Incredibly Inspiring Story
Today on the podcast, I have the great privilege of speaking with accomplished triathlete turned professional runner Lauren Goss. Lauren has had a breakout year in 2022 in the sport of running, cement...
2 Jan 202354min

A Wide Ranging Conversation With National Champion Irene Riggs | Hear Her Story, Insights, Choosing Stanford, & More
Today on the podcast, I have the great privilege of speaking with national champion, Irene Riggs. Irene recently won Nike Cross Nationals (NXN) and had a historic season, forever cementing her legacy ...
30 Dec 202248min

A Thoughtful Conversation With Rachel McArthur | An Honest Discussion About Her Career, Lessons Learned, & Her Future
In today's episode of The Running Effect, we sit down with esteemed guest Rachel McArthur to discuss a range of topics related to running and life. Rachel recently graduated from the University of Col...
27 Dec 20221h

A Conversation With America's Fastest Twins: Davin & Creed Thompson
Today on the podcast, I am joined by the fastest twins in America, Davin and Creed Thompson. Davin has had impressive performances, including a 13:35 in the 5k and a 30th-place finish at the 2022 NCAA...
23 Dec 202257min

National Champion Kole Mathison Speaks On His Historic Season, The Journey, Drip, & Future Plans
Today we have a very special guest on the podcast; the one and only Kole Mathison. Kole is a rising star in the running world who just won his first national championship in dominant fashion at Champs...
20 Dec 20221h

The Science Behind Comparison And Its Destructive Nature: How To Overcome It With Shannon Thompson, MAPP, NCCP
"Comparison is the thief of joy." This is a quote that you will hear me frequently repeat on the podcast, not only because it's an impactful quote, but also because every human struggles with comparis...
19 Dec 202220min


















