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!

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Back on the podcast is NCAA Champion Parker Wolfe!

Parker won the 2024 NCAA Outdoor Title in the 5k, taking down debately one of the most stacked fields of all time.

Parker also placed 9th at the 2023 NCAA XC National Championships, set a bunch of new PRs, and placed 2nd in both the 5k and 3k at the 2024 NCAA Indoor National Championships.

In addition to these recent accomplishments, Parker was first-team All-America status in three sports during the 2022-23 academic year: cross country, indoor track & field, and outdoor track & field. He holds records, such as setting a school record and an American Junior Record (U-20) in the 5,000 meters. In the 2022 NCAA Indoor Championships, he secured fifth place in the 5,000 meters, earning first-team All-America honors once more. He also gained first-team All-America accolades for the third time in the 2022-23 academic year, excelling in the outdoor 5000m event. In cross country, Parker's accomplishments are equally impressive, being named the 2022 ACC Men's Cross Country Athlete of the Year and earning All-America honors.

In today's conversation, Parker takes me through his NCAA Title win, all that led up to it, the power of believing in yourself, his future, the training that led into this race and more.

I always thoroughly enjoy my conversations with Parker and walk away feeling inspired.

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To close out "The Call Room: Road To Seattle" we talk with freshman stud Cooper Lutkenhaus!

Cooper won the 2024 Brooks PR 800m run in stunning fashion, running 1:47 and beating a star-studded field, leading five guys under 1:50! Cooper won the middle school boys 800m race last year at Brooks PR running 1:54 (a meet record)!

Cooper has run 22.12 (200m), 47.33 (400m), 1:47.58 (800m), & 16:23 (5k XC).

His career accolades include: the Brooks PR JR 800m Champ, NON Middle School 800m Champ, NON Middle School 400m Champ, 5A 800m State Champ, Brooks PR 800m Champ, NON 800 HS Champ, & he is the 800m Freshman National Record Holder!

In today's conversation, we dive into his career and the past few months of incredible success. We discuss his training, mindset, and journey. Cooper Lutkenhaus is a name you'll want to watch out for in years to come. Take the time to hearhis story before you see him break records in the next three years!

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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.

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S H O W N O T E S

-THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ

-My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

-My Newsletter: https://therunningeffect.substack.com