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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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    The Dark Side Of The Sport With Sam Parsons | An Honest Look At The Highs & Lows Of Running

    The Dark Side Of The Sport With Sam Parsons | An Honest Look At The Highs & Lows Of Running

    August 19, 2023
    54m

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    You ask, we deliver. Sam Parsons is back on the podcast.


    Professional runner for Tinman Elite, Adidas, and Germany. Sam holds PRs of 3:36.22 (1500m), 3:55.81 (Mile), 7:44.43 (3k), 13:12.78 (5k), and was a World Championships finalist in the 5k last year. He is also the Creative Director for his team, Tinman Elite, and probably your favorite follow on Strava currently. 


    Sam is competing in the 2023 World Championships this upcoming week in Budapest, representing Germany.


    In today's episode, Sam recaps a wild past six months and all that has happened. While many professional runners only share the highlight reel of their career, Sam is one of the few who is willing to dive deep into the dark side of the sport. Today's conversation was extremely enlightening through Sam sharing his journey over the past few months. We also dive into his famous "bee-sting workout" and if he'll return for Payday at 5th Ave.


    Needless to say, you will not want to miss this one. It is a banger.


    You can listen wherever you find your podcasts by searching, "The Running Effect Podcast." If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it. 


    The podcast graphic was done by the talented: Xavier Gallo.


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    -Sam's Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/sam-parsons-54176296

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