

THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCAST
Dominic Schlueter
The Running Effect tells the best stories in running—and turns them into insight, inspiration, and tools to help competitive runners become greater.
Every week, host Dominic Schlueter sits down with the fastest, smartest, and most inspiring people in the sport—from Olympic medalists to breakthrough athletes—to unpack the stories, lessons, and mindset behind elite performance. Whether you’re chasing a personal best or looking to understand how greatness is built, The Running Effect will make you a deeper fan of the sport—and a better runner.
Every week, host Dominic Schlueter sits down with the fastest, smartest, and most inspiring people in the sport—from Olympic medalists to breakthrough athletes—to unpack the stories, lessons, and mindset behind elite performance. Whether you’re chasing a personal best or looking to understand how greatness is built, The Running Effect will make you a deeper fan of the sport—and a better runner.
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Jun 17, 2022 • 43min
Rheinhardt Harrison Shares Lessons, Reflections, & Inspirations From His Storied Career
Rheinhardt Harrison started running at the age of three. Fifteen years later, he became the 16th American high school boy to ever break four minutes in the mile. In this episode, Reinhardt chronicles all the ups and downs of his career. From his start in the sport to dealing with immense pressure after running 4:00 in the mile as a sophomore to this past year of racing.
This episode is an in-depth look at the career of Rheinhardt Harrison and the lessons and reflections that he’s taken away from it. We also go through the creation of Rheinhardt’s YouTube channel where he has reached over 500,000 views since its beginning. Lastly, we go into your unique listener questions. You get to hear all about Rheinhardt’s pet gator It was a blast having Rheinhardt on the show. He’s got such a great work ethic and brings the same to this interview.
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S H O W N O T E S
-Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en
-Rheinhardt’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/rheinharrison?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
-Liqiud IV (USE CODE “THETHERUNNINGEFFECT” to get 25% off): https://www.liquid-iv.com
-Rheinhardt’s YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/user/rheinharrison

Jun 14, 2022 • 53min
Joel Ibler Lillesø Speaks On Setting History & Wanting To Be The Greatest Runner Of All Time
In today’s episode of the podcast, I have the great privilege of speaking with Joel Ibler Lillesø. Joel has lighted the track on fire since he first started running for his country Denmark. Just in this last year, Joel is the European U20 champion and has run 13:29 in the 5k. Joel is on a quest to be the greatest runner of all time.
This episode was a blast. Joel has such a great personality and that definitely shows in this episode. We go through his story, breaking records, running in America, being compared to Jakob, and his future plans. If you don’t already, make sure you follow Joel. Saying this kid is the next Jakob Ingebrigtsen is an understatement.
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S H O W N O T E S
Joel's Instagram: https://instagram.com/joelibler?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en
Our Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/594109

Jun 10, 2022 • 28min
Connor Burns Speaks On Running 3:58.83 In The Mile As A Junior In High School
On June 2, 2022, Connor Burns wrote his name into the history books by becoming the 15th high school American boy to break four minutes in the mile. His time of 3:58.83 puts him as the #7 at the distance all time.
Many were scratching their heads on the night of June 2. I was too. So I sent a message to Connor within seconds of him finishing to see if he’d be willing to do an interview. This podcast is a deep-dive into Connor’s history in the sport, his historic race on June 2, and his plans for the future. This episode is a fun and insightful one!
Looking to the future, Connor is far from satisfied. Alan Webb’s high school national record of 3:53.42 may only last one more year… As he stated on the podcast, “Kind of looking at that national record for Alan Webb. Definitely see if that’s in the cards or not, but definitely am eyeing that down…”
Next up, you can catch him doubling the distance in his pursuit of a national title at the Brooks PR 2-mile presented by @soundrunning

Jun 7, 2022 • 47min
Matt Wisner Speaks On Running For The University of Oregon, New Generation Track & Field, & Writing
In today’s episode of the podcast, I have the great privilege of speaking with accomplished runner and writer, Matt Wisner.
Matt excels on and off the track. On the track, Matt graduated from the University of Oregon where he had a successful career. Off the track, Matt is an accomplished writer. He got his Master's Degree in Journalism. Matt has written many impressive pieces that have been featured in New Generation Track & Field’s magazine.
We also go through your listener questions! And of course, we go through the Coffee Club Pod beef and what Matt thinks of the 4xMile WR attempt. It was great having Matt on the podcast and hearing his story. Matt is full of enthusiasm for the sport and has a bright future ahead of him, both on and off the track.
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S H O W N O T E S
NGTF's Website: https://www.newgenerationtf.com/
Matt's Oregon Profile: https://goducks.com/sports/track-and-field/roster/matt-wisner/10319
Matt's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattwisner/
Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/

Jun 3, 2022 • 50min
Sean McGorty Speaks After Making His First US National Team: Lessons and Reflections From This Race.
Back for his third appearance on the podcast is the man, the myth, the legend, Sean McGorty. Sean is fresh off of making his first US national team in the 10k!
Last Friday, Sean placed third in USATF 10k National Championships. This race was as thrilling as they come. Sean was in sixth with 110m to go and he used a monster kick to make his dream come true of representing his country on a global stage.
Sean has had five significant surgeries in the last five years. When many people would have thrown in the towel, Sean kept working and dreaming. Setback after setback couldn’t hold Sean back. Some call him the King of Comebacks.
This episode was a really fun one! Sean and I both basically had a 47min conversation and it just happened to be recorded (: nothing too serious or formal, just two friends talking about some recent events! We also go through your listener questions. We even take one from the legend himself Mathew Centrowitz. Please like, subscribe, and share with your friends to help us out! You can also give us a five-star review on Spotify (:
S H O W N O T E S
Sean's BTC Profile: https://www.bowermantc.com/sean-mcgorty-bio
Sean's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spmcgorty12/?hl=en
Second Episode with Sean: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5rOPoyo96TjBU0KZ2ovuex?si=sCpK3m4ASWmnMYuBb1RqUw
First Episode with Sean: https://youtu.be/wnOzkL34HyM
Race Commentary with Sean: https://youtu.be/ua_UqeP9ero

May 24, 2022 • 1h 31min
Shelby Houlihan Speaks On A Year Of Hell: Her 4 Year Ban, Her Story, Biggest Misconceptions, Why She's Clean, & More.
On June 9, 2021, Olympian & American Record Holder Shelby Houlihan was banned from the sport of running for four years. Over the past 11 months, Shelby has done anything and everything to prove her innocence. She’s done things that cost a fortune just to try and bring back the thing she loves: competing and training at the highest level possible.
Despite mounting evidence helping prove her innocence, the AIU ruled Shelby Houlihan guilty of taking a performance-enhancing substance. This takes out four critical years of her career. As her coach, Jerry Schumacher says, “She just might be the best 1500m runner in the world this year, but we will never get the opportunity to find out. And that’s a tragedy.” Shelby has devoted her whole life to reaching the pinnacle of the sport. She’s gotten to where she is through hard work, passion, dedication, and a mindset like no other. Nowhere along the way has Shelby ever taken shortcuts or done anything illegal. At the youngest of ages growing up in Sioux City, Iowa, Shelby would tell her mom, “Mom, I’m going to be the best. I’m going to be somebody someday.”
The one thing Shelby has not been able to do is to speak publicly about her ban due to not wanting to upset the AIU during her appeals process. Over the past 11 months, Shelby, her teammates, and her family have all been subject to extraordinary slander and hatred. This episode is Shelby’s side of the story. What actually happened behind the scenes and how this process has affected her life.
You may disagree or not believe in Shelby, but I sincerely ask you to listen to this episode. You will benefit greatly from hearing Shelby’s vulnerability, heart, and openness in sharing her story. We could be here endlessly debating all the different facts of the case, evidence on both sides, and much more. But that’s not what we’re here to do. All we’re here to do is give Shelby an opportunity to share her heart, give her side of the story in full, and give her the opportunity to answer every misconception about the situation.
As Shelby’s coach Shalane Flanagan stated, “We are living in a nightmare that we can’t seem to wake up from.” I will always stand for those who I believe in. I believe in Shelby Houlihan and you should too. Shelby Houlihan is a hill I’m willing to die on.
#justiceforshelby
S H O W N O T E S
Shelby’s Website with additional info and all the studies and facts cited in today's conversation: https://www.clearshelby.com
Shelby’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/shelbo800?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Shelby Houlihan’s Suspension Is a Track & Field Tragedy: https://www.letsrun.com/news/2021/06/shelby-houlihans-suspension-is-a-track-field-tragedy/
You Don’t Know Shelby Houlihan: https://www.womensrunning.com/culture/people/you-dont-know-shelby-houlihan/
Statement From Coach Jerry Schumacher: https://www.bowermantc.com/new-blog/2021/6/14/statement-from-coach-jerry-schumacher
My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en

May 19, 2022 • 50min
The Woman Behind The Success Of The Bowerman Track Club: Emily Pritt Shares Her Story
In episode sixty-six of The Running Effect, I have the great privilege of speaking with Emily Pritt. Emily is the Director of Brand Marketing at the Bowerman Track Club. She's also the Youth Club Director and a Nike Campus Coach. In addition to this, Emily is an Athlete Services Manager at Flynn Sports. In this episode, we go through all of this and more!
Emily chronicles her journey in the sport of running, the lessons it's taught her, and more. She then takes us through all the amazing work she does over at The Bowerman Track Club. Emily goes through her career in marketing and her journey to the positions she now holds. Emily is one of those people who is vital to the success of the athletes.
Every athlete I've talked to on BTC about Emily has talked about how hard-working and vital Emily is to the team. Many people see the results of the Bowerman Track Club, but don't see the people behind their success. One of the main people behind their success who gets little recognition is Emily.
Last, but not least, Emily talks about the BTC High School Running Camp! She goes through the creation of the camp and pitches the idea to all of you high schoolers to sign up.
So I hope you all enjoy this episode as much as I did! Emily's positive spirit is contagious and her story is inspiring to say the least. Please like, subscribe, and share with your friends to help us out! You can also give us a five-star review on Spotify. Emily will be back soon!
S H O W N O T E S
Emily's BTC Profile: https://www.bowermantc.com/emily-pritt-coach-bio
BTC Camp: https://www.bowermantc.com/2022-btcamp
Emily's Instagram: https://instagram.com/emily_pritt?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en

May 18, 2022 • 49min
Olympian & American Record Holder Elise Cranny Speaks On Pressure, Confidence, Mental Health, & The Importance Of Having Fun In The Sport Of Running!
Back for her fourth appearance on the podcast is Elise Cranny! Every episode I've done with Elise has gotten a big reception and I'm always personally impacted by her so I thought I'd get her back on.
In this episode Elise and I discuss subjects such as confidence, pressure, having fun with the sport, mental health, journaling, the importance of having a strong support system, and lots more! Elise drops so many nuggets of wisdom in this one.
Every episode I do with Elise I'm blown away by the amount of wisdom she brings. When people who have recently discovered the podcast ask me what episode they should listen to first, I always reply, "Any of the ones with Elise!". She is truly an amazing person who does so much good for so many people's lives.
Lastly, Elise is currently on a mission to raise $10k before May 27 for a non-profit organization called, "The Hidden Opponent". This organization is a group fighting to raise awareness around student-athlete mental health. If you're financially capable, please consider donating! You can find the link to the GoFundMe in both Elise's and my Instagram bios.
Please like, subscribe, and share with your friends to help us out! You can also give us a five-star review on Spotify. The link to the show is in my bio (:
S H O W N O T E S
GoFundMe Hidden Opponent: https://gofund.me/5d77378a
Elise's Instagram: https://instagram.com/elise.cranny?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Elise's BTC Profile: https://www.bowermantc.com/elise-cranny-bio
Episode 50 w/Elise: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4T6C0nmOKEyBNqMvoC0Ey0?si=Jb5HfeT4Qr2pdiTUOvT04A&utm_source=copy-link
My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en

May 16, 2022 • 51min
Matt Fox CEO & Founder of Sweat Elite Shares Reflections From The Past Year
In episode sixty-four of The Running Effect, I have the privilege of speaking with Matt Fox. Matt is the CEO, Founder, and Content Director of Sweat Elite. May 13, 2021, was the day that Sweat Elite launched its YouTube channel. As of writing this, 366 days after that launch, they have 10,214,620 views.
The man behind all of this success is Matt Fox. Over the past year, Matt has traveled all over the world to film the world's best athletes. From the first day he started the company, Matt has been all-in on reaching his goals. In this episode, he takes a step back and reflects on this historic year for the company. He documents the ups, downs, and everything in-between.
This episode was definitely more of a conversation and less of an interview. Something I'm trying to do more! So I hope you all enjoy this episode as much as I did! Please like, subscribe, and share if you want to help us out. You can also give us a five-star review on Spotify!
S H O W N O T E S
-Matt's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/?hl=en
-Sweat Elite's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweatelite/?hl=en
-Sweat Elite's YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFYpwqeNXx7M9xosFjdm5kQ
-Sweat Elite's Website: https://www.sweatelite.co/ -Matt's Strava (personal training log): https://www.strava.com/athletes/6248359

May 11, 2022 • 48min
University of Kentucky Distance Runner Julz Williams Shares Her Story, Starting A Youtube Channel, Running At UK, & More!
In episode sixty-three of The Running Effect, I have the privilege of speaking to my friend Julz Williams. Julz just completed her first year at the University of Kentucky where she runs competitively.
In this episode, we dive-deep into her story from her start in running to what it's like to run at the NCAA DI level. We also go through starting a YouTube channel where over the past few years she has gotten almost 300,000 views! And most importantly, answer some of your listener questions.
You can hear Julz's joy and enthusiasm for life in this episode. She gives a lot of great insight into many subjects. I hope you all enjoy this episode as much as I did!
If you want to help us out please like, subscribe, and share. You can also give us a five-star review on Spotify!
SHOW NOTES
Julz's Instagram:
https://instagram.com/julz.w?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Julz's YouTube Channel:
https://youtube.com/c/JulzWilliams
My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en


