Charles Hicks
Professional long-distance runner for Nike and former Stanford standout who won the NCAA individual cross country title and debuted in the marathon with a 2:09:59 performance, establishing himself among top American marathoners.
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Oct 3, 2025 • 49min
From NCAA Champion to NYC Debut: Charles Hicks on Switching Flags, Swoosh TC, and Building for 26.2
In this insightful discussion, Charles Hicks, a professional distance runner and Stanford alum, shares his transition to marathon running while training with Nike's Swoosh TC. He dives into the emotions behind switching his international ties to the U.S. and why he chose NYC for his marathon debut. Hicks reveals how his recent success at Cherry Blossom influenced this career move and reflects on the grind of marathon training versus his track background. He also talks about co-founding Scholarly, helping college applicants connect with insightful resources.
Feb 4, 2026 • 1h 7min
Cole Sprout & Charles Hicks on Leaving the NCAA Bubble: Identity, Expectations, and What “Washed” Really Means
Cole Sprout, a former Stanford All-American now testing himself on road 5Ks and longer distances. Charles Hicks, NCAA cross country champion turned 2:09:59 marathoner. They talk about leaving the NCAA bubble, choosing events and training culture, defining “washed” and retirement, building habits and environment, and how identity and expectations shift when stepping into pro running.
