Podcast Episodes

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…

Published on 2 weeks, 6 days ago

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 a…

Published on 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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…

Published on 3 weeks, 3 days ago

JUCO Champion to NCAA Contender: The Michael Maiorano Mindset & and Why Greatness Starts When No One’s Watching

Michael Maiorano stormed through his first cross-country season at Utah State with fearless racing and an appetite for altitude.

After debuting at the Utah State Alumni Challenge in August, he clocked…

Published on 3 weeks, 5 days ago

Six Marathons. Six Continents. Six Days. | No First Class. No Team. Just Belief. | The Isaiah Photo Story

From viral stunts to record-setting runs, Isaiah Photo went from YouTube daredevil to running six marathons on six continents in six days self aided. 

He built his audience on larger-than-life experim…

Published on 4 weeks ago

Conner & Kylie Mantz: How to Chase Dreams Without Losing What Matters Most

Conner and Kylie Mantz are redefining what it means to chase big dreams as a team.

They’re two runners with one purpose–moving stride for stride through life.

Conner Mantz has become the new standard-b…

Published on 1 month ago

From A Shepherd In East Africa to Sub-2:10 In The Marathon: The Remarkable Rise of Haftu Knight

Haftu Knight is proving that professionalism in running isn't limited to sponsorship: it's a mindset.

His rise from shepherd in Ethiopia to one of the most exciting marathoners training under Jeff Cun…

Published on 1 month ago

The Art of Patience: Elise Cranny on Resilience, Self-Trust, and Redefining Success in Running

Two-time Olympian Elise Cranny has long been a model of precision, patience, and perseverance in American distance running. 

A Stanford All-American turned professional with Nike, Cranny owns a résumé…

Published on 1 month ago

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 on the international stage while redefining what …

Published on 1 month 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 champion, and now a rising junior steeplechaser f…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago