Podcast Episodes

Cole Sprout & Charles Hicks on Leaving the NCAA Bubble: Identity, Expectations, and What “Washed” Really Means

Cole Sprout and Charles Hicks are here: two Stanford running legends in the same place, ready to chop it up at the exact moment their careers diverge…

1 month, 1 week ago

How Alex Maier Became The 2nd-Fastest American Half Marathoner Ever (59:23 Story)

A recent 59:23 half-marathon for American long-distance star Alex Maier wasn’t a case of him catching lightning in a bottle.

It was the culmination o…

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Former 3:58 Mile Ole Miss Miler & Coach Everett Smulders On Hybrid Athletes, The NCAA International Scene, Lessons From Running D1, & How To Get Faster In 2026

Everett Smulders has seen and done a lot in his running and coaching career: he went from running 3:58 for the mile at Ole Miss, to finishing one of …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Andreas Almgren Breaks Down the Training, Diet, Gym Routine, and Recovery Behind His 26:45 10K and 3 European Records

In the last 12 months, Andreas Almgren has rewritten European distance running history.

He ran 26:45 for 10,000m (beating his previous European record…

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Why Chasing PRs, Shoes, and Medals Never Fixes Identity — and What Actually Leads to Longevity in Running With Pro Running Coach Alex Ostberg

If you care about running for the long haul–physically, mentally, and emotionally–this episode is for you. We want to look at what actually moves the…

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Charlie Lawrence Ran 100K (62 Miles) at 5:51 Per Mile — Inside One of the Most Insane Endurance Performances Ever

Charlie Lawrence isn’t a loud figure, but he’s one of the most dangerous endurance runners in the world. 

He is a professional ultramarathon and marat…

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Why Chasing More Is Making Us Miserable — and What Real Excellence Actually Looks Like | Brad Stulberg

We live in a world that tells us to do more, push harder, and optimize everything.

Even with that, the more we chase success, the more hollow it can f…

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delusional Confidence, Real Results: George Couttie on Belief, Pressure, and Becoming Elite + Insights From Training With Cole Hocker

One of Britain’s fastest rising stars is here and he’s no slouch. His name is George Couttie, and he’s a 3:55 miler who is shaking up U.S. collegiate…

1 month, 3 weeks ago

“PBs Don’t Matter. Winning Does.” Marco Langon On Pressure, Confidence, And Why He Wants To Destroy Everyone

Marco Langon wants all the smoke, and he isn’t hiding from a soul.   

The last time Marco was here, he was already one of the best distance runners in…

1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Next Jakob Ingebrigtsen—But Better? How 16-Year-Old Sam Ruthe Did the Unthinkable & Keeps Setting Records

Is Sam Ruthe the most exciting teenage runner in the world right now? 

He may be, and when you look at the numbers, your jaw will drop. He is a New Ze…

1 month, 3 weeks ago