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    THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCAST

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    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.

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    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

    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

    January 31, 2026
    1h 5m

    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 the most brutal endurance events on the planet, the Ultraman Florida (a 321-mile, multi-day test of resilience). 


    That doesn’t even include the dent he’s made as a coach. 


    Everett competed for the University of Mississippi, where he became an All-American. On January 20, 2020, he became the 565th American to break the 4-minute mile barrier, clocking a time of 3:58.93. 


    Following his collegiate career, he pivoted to ultra-marathons and triathlons. In 2022, he completed a 100-mile solo ultra-marathon in 18 hours. 


    Then, In February of  2023, he completed the Ultraman Florida, a 321-mile triathlon consisting of a 6.2-mile swim, 261-mile bike, and 52-mile run– finishing in 29 hours and 52 minutes. 


    This next phase also brought with it coaching; he is the founder and CEO of WesFly Athletics, a coaching and media company focused on helping runners optimize their training and lifestyle.


    He also serves as the head cross country and track coach at his alma mater, The Lovett School in Atlanta, Georgia.


    Everett Smulders’ story isn’t just about distance, it’s about depth, and he’s here to offer a very unique and inspiring perspective that all runners can benefit from.


    Tap into the Everett Smulders Special. 


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