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    THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCAST

    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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    US Olympian Matt Wilkinson Shares His Remarkable Story & Raw Emotion The Day After Making The Olympics In The Steeplechase

    US Olympian Matt Wilkinson Shares His Remarkable Story & Raw Emotion The Day After Making The Olympics In The Steeplechase

    June 26, 2024
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    Today on the podcast is newly minted Olympian Matt Wilkinson! 


    Matt crossed the line in second, finishing in 8:23.00, securing his Olympic spot for Team USA. 


    Matt was the race leader through six laps before Kenneth Rooks made his move to the front with 800 meters remaining. Those two pulled away from the rest of the pack over the final lap, with Wilkinson turning in the fastest final 400-meters(59.87) in the field.


    Matt was a 2xDIII Champion while at Carleton College before ultimately finishing out his college career at the University of Minnesota, where he had a successful career.


    Matt runs for Under Armour Mission Run Dark Sky. 


    In today's conversation, Matt takes me through the emotion of making the Olympics, what it's taken to get to this point in his career, his time in DIII, his hopes for the future, and so much more!


    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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