Podcast Episodes

From Not Making Nationals to NXN Runner-Up in One Season | The Yohanes Van Meerten Story

Every few years, a high school runner comes along who forces the entire country to look toward one place.

This fall, that place was Flagstaff, Arizona…

2 months ago

Coaching at the Highest Level: Robert Gary on Leading Olympians, NCAA Stars, and Athletes First / Leadership Over Medals: Robert Gary on Building One of the NCAA’s Most Respected Distance Programs

Robert Gary is an Olympian, a program builder for thousands of runners, and a coach who puts athletes first. 

A two-time Olympic steeplechaser (Atlant…

2 months ago

The 2026 Playbook Of Greatness: Why Long-Term Plans Fail, The Cost of Winning, and How to Build a Life That Actually Feels Good

In this episode, Dominic sits down with Alex Ostberg to distill the three biggest lessons from 2025 and set the framework for a better 2026.

They unpa…

2 months ago

From Viral Videos to Endurance Miles: How Anna Sitar Is Redefining Discipline and Growth

Most people see Anna Sitar as a creator. Fewer people know she’s quietly stacking endurance goals, like marathons, long training blocks, and now Iron…

2 months, 1 week ago

Built for Greatness: Marcelo Mantecon on Pressure, Records, and Chasing National Titles in High School

Marcelo Mantecon is Florida’s all-time 5,000m high school record holder, a Nike Indoor National Champion, and an NXN finalist. And he’s only a junior…

2 months, 1 week ago

The 2026 Special With Life In Stride: Banter, Unheard Of Stories, Running Ins & Outs In 2026, & The Inside Scoop On Running A Top Podcast

TRE x LIS

The crossover that you knew you needed going into 2026. 

This one is full of banter, hot takes, unheard of stories, and wisdom from a year of…

2 months, 1 week ago

What Happens When Two Generational Talents Grow Together? Ethan Strand & Parker Wolfe on Confidence, Competition, and the World Stage

Are we watching the rise of the greatest distance running teammate duo in history? 

Ethan Strand and Parker Wolfe are well on their way to grabbing th…

2 months, 2 weeks ago

How Elite Programs Stay Elite: Kelly Christensen on Building a Back-to-Back National Champion

Anyone can catch lightning in a bottle once. 

Kelly Christensen is proving that he can repeat success over and over, as he just won back-to-back natio…

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Dr. Bill Evans On What Supplements ACTUALLY Work, Why Scientifically Anyone Can Become An Olympian, And Other Phenomena Of Sports Science

There’s evidence-based training, and then there’s actually understanding the evidence. 

Dr. Bill Evans is here to explain how exercise physiology, 80–…

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Alex Ostberg on Why Cooldowns Are Overrated, Why Not All Miles Are Equal, and the Psychology of Winning

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What if the habits you’re most proud of, like discipline, the …

2 months, 3 weeks ago