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How To Outwork Talent & Other Secrets Of The Greats: The Yaseen Abdalla Blueprint for Greatness
Yaseen Abdalla’s story is one of adaptation and ambition.
He’s a runner who has thrived across programs, distances, and continents, representing Sudan…
6 months ago
The Patience to Be Great: How Kole Mathison Is Redefining What It Means to Chase Greatness in the NCAA
He's one of the NCAA's brightest young stars, and his recent sophomore season proved why.
Kole Mathison, the 2022 Champs Sports Cross Country national…
6 months ago
The Rise of Jackson Spencer: Inside the Mind of America’s Next Great High School Star
In 2025, Herriman High’s Jackson Spencer became the name every prep distance fan had to know.
The Utah standout, who is headed to BYU next year, opene…
6 months ago
What It Takes to Build a Dynasty: Mike Smith on Systems, Identity, and Relentless Growth in Elite Running | Exclusive Lessons From Coaching NAU, Galen Rupp, Nico Young, Donavan Brazier + More
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He built a dynasty in Flagstaff, and now, Mike Smith is bringing that same fire to Nike’s S…
6 months, 1 week ago
What It Really Takes to Be Great: Inside the Grind, the Burnout, and the Relentless Fight to Keep Going With NIKE Pro Coach Alex Ostberg
Sacrifice, grit, burnout, and the fight to be great: this month’s Rundown Recap dives into four stories that every driven person needs to hear.
The fe…
6 months, 1 week ago
From PRs to PR: How Claire Manley Turns Athletes Into Brands
Claire Manley went from chasing PRs on the track to building a storytelling engine for athletes and running brands.
She is the co-founder of Meet @ 7 …
6 months, 1 week ago
From Missing the Olympic Team to World Championship Greatness: The Unbelievable Comeback of Jess McClain
Jess McClain has become the new face of American women’s marathoning: a symbol of resilience, balance, and belief in one’s own path.
A former collegia…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
What Elite Performers Get Right: Sports Scientist Kristen Holmes on Sleep, Recovery, and the Psychology of Greatness
Kristen Holmes has worn every hat in the world of performance, including athlete, coach, scientist, and innovator.
Today, she’s setting the standard a…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
From a 3:48 Mile to the Mud of Nationals — Gary Martin’s Full Plan to Win NCAA XC (Training, Tactics, Mindset)
Few athletes have risen as fast—or raced as fearlessly—as Gary Martin.
Now a senior at the University of Virginia, he has evolved into a consistent na…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Fix Your Plateau: Alex Ostberg on the Real Reasons You’re Not Improving (and How to Turn Bad Days Into Breakthroughs)
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Progress in running is rarely smooth, often unpredictable, and …
6 months, 3 weeks ago