Best NCAA FIRST AND GOAL Podcasts (2024)

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Dr. Amy Divaraniya talks her company OOVA, ways female athletes can optimize their performance through hormone monitoring, the NYC Marathon and more! 54:05

1h ago54:05

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Dr. Amy Divaraniya talks about her company OOVA, ways female athletes can optimize their performance through hormone monitoring and how it can impact performance, competing in the upcoming NYC Marathon, loaded nachos, her passion behind starting the company and why she strives to help others, The research partnership that will bring even more insig…

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Emma Kertesz talks her journey in running, her journey with bipolar 1 disorder, Skyline Chili, her iPhone SE and more! 1:37:32

1d ago1:37:32

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Emma Kertesz talks her running journey, Skyline Chili and the chain location who sells the best bread, how she manages her bipolar disorder and how she hopes that her story destigmatized the disorder, being a published author and why she enjoys writing, her iphone SE, growing up in Ohio and how the food scene compares to Boulder, Church’s Chicken a…

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Deena Kastor talks excitment for the Olympic Marathon, being honored at the Olympics for her Olympic Bronze medal and more! 1:01:38

11d ago1:01:38

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Deena Kastor joins the show and teaches Dom how to make roses out of salami and cheese. She talks about her excitement for the Olympic Marathon, being honored at the Olympics for her Athens Olympic bronze medal and more! Be sure to follow Lactic Acid on the following platforms: YouTube: Lactic Acid Podcast with Dom and Laura Twitter: Lacticacid_pod…

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Laura and Dom talk events we're excited for, the Repechage rounds (which we misprouncouced) and more! 38:55

14d ago38:55

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Laura and Dom talk about the events that they're excited to watch at the Olympics, our thoughts on the Olympic Track And Field Repechage Round (which we mispronounced multiple times) and more! Be sure to follow Lactic Acid on the following platforms: YouTube: Lactic Acid Podcast with Dom and Laura Twitter: Lacticacid_pod Instagram: Lacticacidpodcas…

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Marisa Howard talks her favorite baked goods, what she's looking forward to the most at the Olympics, the progression of the U.S. women's steeplechase and more! 52:19

22d ago52:19

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Marisa Howard joins the show and talks her favorite baked goods, the progression of the U.S. women's steeplechase and how she's impacted it, the importance of her faith and family, what she's looking forward to the most in Paris, her confidence and what it took to make the Olympic team, her favorite foods to cook, Captn Crunch and more! Be sure to …

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Shane Cohen recaps the Olympic Trials, his elite skillset as a basketball player, transistion from Division II to Division I and more! 1:27:00

1M ago1:27:00

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Shane Cohen joins the show to talk his start in running and where his confidence stems from, why Chipotle is his all-time favorite, his elite status as a basketball player, his thoughts on his performance at the Olympic Trials, his transition from the University of Tampa to the University of Virginia, his favorite candy bar and more! Be sure to fol…

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Trevor Bassitt talks making the Olympic Team, his source of confidence, proper way to cook steak, NCAA football 25 and more! 1:10:51

1M ago1:10:51

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Trevor Bassitt joins the show to talk making the Olympic Team for the first time, what motivates him and where he gets his confidence, the best way to cook steak, Kit Kat Bars, what would be his rating on NCAA football 25, his appreciation for his support system and more! Be sure to follow Lactic Acid on the following platforms: YouTube: Lactic Aci…

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U.S. Olympic Trials recap, the importance of National Fried Chicken Day, our ultimate mixed 4x400 relay team and more! 1:09:26

1M ago1:09:26

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Dom and Laura recap the U.S. Olympic Trials and discuss the ranking system, talk the importance of National Fried Chicken Day, the Sprint series on Netflix, our culinary adventures, Laura's 5k on the Fourth of July, our ultimate mixed 4x400m relay team and more. We also answer fan questions! Be sure to follow Lactic Acid on the following platforms:…

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Dom and Laura's recap and standout moments from the first half of the U.S. Olympic Trials! 58:02

2M ago58:02

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Dom and Laura recap the first half of the U.S. Olympic Trials, talk what we're the most excited about for the second half! Be sure to follow Lactic Acid on the following platforms: YouTube: Lactic Acid Podcast with Dom and Laura Twitter: Lacticacid_pod Instagram: Lacticacidpodcast Instagram: lthweatt Join our official Facebook group here: https://w…

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U.S. Olympic Trials Preview: Mid-Distance and Distance Events 1:12:10

2M ago1:12:10

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Laura and Dom preview the distance and mid-distance events ahead of the U.S. Olympic Trials!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lactic-acid-with-dom-and-laura/id1591874732?i=1000658019141Be sure to follow Lactic Acid on the following platforms: YouTube: Lactic Acid Podcast with Dom and Laura Twitter: Lacticacid_pod Instagram: Lacticacidpodcast In…

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Olympic Trials Preview: Sprints, Hurdles and Field events 48:48

2M ago48:48

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Dom previews the sprints, hurdles and field events ahead of the U.S. Olympic Trials! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lactic-acid-with-dom-and-laura/id1591874732?i=1000658019141 Be sure to follow Lactic Acid on the following platforms: YouTube: Lactic Acid Podcast with Dom and Laura Twitter: Lacticacid_pod Instagram: Lacticacidpodcast Instagra…

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Dom and Laura recap an insane weekend in track and field, share embarrassing stories and more! 1:04:19

2M ago1:04:19

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Dom and Laura recap an insane weekend in track and field, when to push your limits during workouts, our favorite nicknames, embarrassing stories, the upcoming Olympic Trials, and more! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lactic-acid-with-dom-and-laura/id1591874732?i=1000658019141 Be sure to follow Lactic Acid on the following platforms: YouTube: …

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Global Running Day Recap: how do Laura and Dom REALLY feel about running, and what's the best pop-tart flavor? 1:10:48

2M ago1:10:48

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Dom and Laura talk recap Global Running Day and share our running journeys and more! We also answer fan questions. Be sure to follow Lactic Acid on the following platforms: YouTube: Lactic Acid Podcast with Dom and Laura Twitter: Lacticacid_pod Instagram: Lacticacidpodcast Instagram: lthweatt Join our official Facebook group here: https://www.faceb…

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Should we get rid of running bibs? Previewing the Prefontaine Classic and Dom's training for his fall races! 1:18:19

3M ago1:18:19

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Dom and Laura talk why it’s cool not to wear bibs while racing, Dom’s training journey ahead of his fall 5k’s, the lunch that Dom and Laura prepared for the show, the Prefontaine Classic, our thoughts on Strava, Wednesday wisdom and more! We also answer fan questions. Be sure to follow Lactic Acid on the following platforms: YouTube: Lactic Acid Po…

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The importance of athletes expressing themselves in sport and how hard is it to shop for one thing at Target and Dom and Laura's intense competition! 1:12:30

3M ago1:12:30

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Dom and Laura talk athletes being allowed to celebrate and express themselves in competition, Dom’s chicken wing challenge, the difficulty of going to Target for one thing and the Target competition Dom and Laura are currently in, why it’s important to have passion in competition, Dominoes pizza and more! We also answer fan questions. Be sure to fo…

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Should the global Olympic Trials system be tweaked, and what's the best soup and sandwich combo? 1:15:08

4M ago1:15:08

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Dom and Laura talk if the current global Olympic Trials system should be tweaked and how it could lead to more matchup between the best runners in the world, Saucony Triumph 22's, Laura shares what REALLY made her run fast at the London Marathon, Daisy Sour Cream and sourdough bread, the wicked weather and more. We also answer fan questions! Be sur…

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Dominique Smith and Laura Thweatt welcome you to the new era of Lactic Acid! 1:04:45

4M ago1:04:45

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Welcome to the new era of Lactic Acid! Dom and Laura talk how to properly cook chicken, finding balance in sports, why it’s cool not to run as fast early on in the season, the pressure younger athletes face, the dangers of playing Uno, foods they wouldn’t eat, what to look forward to in this new era of Lactic Acid and more! Be sure to follow Lactic…

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Episode 112: Aurielle Brunner talks her accomplishments as a track and field athlete, her love for ranch, the talent that DIII athletes have and more! 59:28

4M ago59:28

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Aurielle Brunner talks competing in two sports as a collegiate athlete and how she balances it with school, how her parents helped shape her work ethic, Aussie fries from Outback Steakhouse, her love for ranch, her leadership skills and the success that her basketball team achieved, her accomplishments as a member of the track and field team, the t…

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Episode 111: John Anderson talks is last episode of SportsCenter this summer, the Boston Marathon, his bond with the athletes he's covered and more 1:07:38

4M ago1:07:38

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John Anderson talks his last episode of SportsCenter this summer and wanting to have Grant Holloway as his special guest, the Boston Marathon and what stood out to him, the NCAA Indoor title and the most rewarding part of covering big events, musical groups and artists, a bucket of fried chicken and the best establishments with great biscuits and m…

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Episode 110: Kara Winger and Dom previews the throws for this season 1:07:42

5M ago1:07:42

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The legendary Kara Winger joins Dom for a comprehensive breakdown of all things throws for this upcoming season. Lactic Acid is partnered with TrackBarn! Be sure to visit the website at https://trackbarn.com and use the code LACTICACID10 at the checkout for 10% off of your order. •Be sure to follow Lactic Acid on the following platforms: •YouTube: …

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Episode 109: Johanna Garton talks and details her new book, All In Stride 1:22:29

5M ago1:22:29

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Esteemed author Johanna Garton talks and details her new book, All In Stride on this episode of Lactic Acid with Dominique Smith. All In Stride shares the powerful story of Elvin Kibet and Shadrack Kipchirchir and their journey to becoming American citizens. This book is a powerful story that showcases love, passion and determination as the couple …

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Episode 108: Andy Wacker talks The Trail Team, his love for trail running, the best food in Boulder and more 47:15

5M ago47:15

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Andy Wacker talks The Trail Team, his love for trail running and how he got his start in the sport, the best food in Boulder, why he enjoys photography, his favorite board games, the importance of crossover athletes, why the sport doesn’t get the respect that it deserves and the solution to fix the issue, why he’s excited about the future of The Tr…

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Episode 107: Preston Kuznof talks his journey throwing the javelin and being among the nation's best, his recruitment, Chipotle vs. Moes and more! 46:17

5M ago46:17

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Preston Kuznof talks about his journey to being one of the best javelin throwers in the nation in his second year of competing in the sport, his order at First Watch, Moe's vs. Chipotle, where he gets his work ethic, schools that he’s being recruited by and his top school so far, his time as a football player, his goals for the rest of the season a…

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Episode 106: CJ Albertson talks excitement for the Boston Marathon, adjusting his training when needed, why he enjoys coach, buffaloes and more 1:14:25

5M ago1:14:25

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CJ Albertson gives insight into his training and how he makes it all work, his excitement ahead of the Boston Marathon, poetry and how he used it after the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials, shrimp and breakfast burritos, his fascination with buffaloes, being able to make adjustments in training, his love for coaching collegiate athletes and marathoners…

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Episode 105: Amanda Vestri talks running with gratitude, pizzokies vs. cheesecake, her passion for coaching and more! 1:22:33

6M ago1:22:33

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Amanda Vestri talks perspective that she gained through injury, getting into coaching and why she enjoys it, finding gratitude as a runner, her favorite appetizer from the Cheesecake Factory, Bucee’s, pizookies vs. cheesecake, Reese’s peanut butter cups, her favorite custom gourmet sandwich, Chipotle sour cream, her new nickname and more! If you’re…

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Episode 104: Makenna Myler talks the perspective that she gained from running in the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials, consistent gratitdue and more 1:07:34

6M ago1:07:34

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Makenna Myler talks the perspective that she gained from running in the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials, go to appetizer, nutritional products, where she drew strength from during the race in Orlando, working at an aquarium in Hawaii and her love for animals, having gratitude in all things, her love for hanging out with her kids and more. Click here f…

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Episode 103: Annie Rodenfels talks classic literature, being competitive and having fun in the sport, Skyline Chili and more 1:16:16

6M ago1:16:16

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Annie Rodenfels talks her competitive fire and passion for the sport, her love for onion rings and Skyline Chili, balancing hunger and gratitude, what a Lumineers and Beyonce mashup would sound like, lessons that she learned as a coach, classic literature, video gaming, her dream job outside of running, what makes a great waffle, why she’s having…

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Trials Talk: Chasing the Dream Episode 11: Christina Welsh talks relaxed mentality headed into the Trials and more! 48:45

7M ago48:45

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Get to know the athletes who will toe the line in Orlando for the Olympic Marathon Trials on Saturday in this special series called Trials Talk: Chasing the Dream. In this episode, Christina Welsh talks about her training ahead of the Trials, Publix baked goods, life as a marine biologist, crab rangoons, favorite running shoe of all time, moon-pies…

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Trials Talk: Chasing the Dream Episode 10: Tyler Sickler talks his mentality headed into the Trials and the impact he hopes to have as a teacher 59:24

7M ago59:24

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Get to know the athletes who will toe the line in Orlando for the Olympic Marathon Trials on Saturday in this special series called Trials Talk: Chasing the Dream. In this episode, Tyler Sickler talks his buildup for the 2024 Trials, being a high school biology teacher and what he hopes to convey to his students, Marvel movies, his order at Applebe…

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Trials Talk: Chasing the Dream Episode 9: Laura Thweatt reflects on her journey ahead of Saturday’s race and the confidence she's gained 1:29:38

7M ago1:29:38

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Get to know the athletes who will toe the line in Orlando for the Olympic Marathon Trials on Saturday in this special series called Trials Talk: Chasing the Dream. In this episode, Laura Thweatt reflects on her journey ahead of Saturday’s race, Harry Potter, advice that she shares with her athletes as a coach and the new age lingo that she and Dom …

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Trials Talk: Chasing the Dream Episode 8: Deena Kastor and Dominique share their predictions for the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials 57:31

7M ago57:31

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Get to know the athletes who will toe the line in Orlando for the Olympic Marathon Trials next month in this special series called Trials Talk: Chasing the Dream. In this episode, the legendary Deena Kastor and Dom give their U.S. Olympic Trials predictions and preview the men’s and women’s races! For more information on the 2024 U.S. Olympic Marat…

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Trials Talk: Chasing the Dream Episode 7: Frank Lara talks his training and the confidence he has going into the Marathon Trials 1:03:32

7M ago1:03:32

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Get to know the athletes who will toe the line in Orlando for the Olympic Marathon Trials next month in this special series called Trials Talk: Chasing the Dream. On this episode, Frank Lara talks his training and the confidence he has going into the Marathon Trials, the bond that he has with his family, working for Strava, his favorite Korean Frie…

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Trials Talk: Chasing the Dream Episode 6: Nadir Yusuf talks the confidence that he has going into the Marathon Trials, his journey from Somalia to professional running and more 50:07

7M ago50:07

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Get to know the athletes who will toe the line in Orlando for the Olympic Marathon Trials next month in this special series called Trials Talk: Chasing the Dream. On this episode, Nadir Yusuf talks the confidence that he has going into the Marathon Trials, his journey from Somalia to professional running, boneless chicken wings, basketball, how get…

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Trials Talk: Chasing the Dream Episode 5: Gabi Rooker talks signing with Nike, her excitement about running in the Olympic Marathon Trials and more 53:39

7M ago53:39

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Get to know the athletes who will toe the line in Orlando for the Olympic Marathon Trials next month in this special series called Trials Talk: Chasing the Dream. On this episode, Gabi Rooker talks signing with Nike, her excitement about running in the Olympic Trials, her appreciation for Mill City Running, the best kind of french fry, why she love…

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Trials Talk: Chasing the Dream Episode 4: Dot McMahon talks her mindset headed into her fifth Olympic Marathon Trials, her love for bowling and more 1:09:57

7M ago1:09:57

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Get to know the athletes who will toe the line in Orlando for the Olympic Marathon Trials next month in this special series called Trials Talk: Chasing the Dream. On this episode, Dot McMahan talks wanting to have fun at her fifth Olympic Marathon, her love for station wagons and bowling, the impact that she hopes to have on others, the passion tha…

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Trials Talk: Chasing the Dream Episode 3: Anne-Marie Blaney talks returning to Orlando to compete at the Trials, Fresh Kitchen, career defining moment that led her to keep running and more 1:10:04

7M ago1:10:04

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Get to know the athletes who will toe the line in Orlando for the Olympic Marathon Trials next month in this special series called Trials Talk: Chasing the Dream. In this episode, Anne-Marie Blaney talks returning to Orlando to compete at the Trials, Fresh Kitchen, career-defining moment that led her to keep competing in the sport, if there’s any p…

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Trials Talk: Chasing the Dream Episode 2: Fiona O’Keefe talks the excitement of running her first marathon at the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials 51:18

8M ago51:18

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Get to know the athletes who will toe the line in Orlando for the Olympic Marathon Trials next month in this special series called Trials Talk: Chasing the Dream. On this episode, Fiona O’Keefe recaps her season and the progress she’s made headed into the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials, why she’s excited for the Marathon Trials and running her first …

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Trials Talk: Chasing the Dream Episode 1: Tori Parkinson trusts the process ahead of the 2024 Olympic Marathon Trials 1:17:45

8M ago1:17:45

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In this new series called Trials Talk, Chasing the Dream: fans will get to know the athletes who will toe the line in Orlando for the Olympic Marathon Trials next month. On this episode, Tori Parkinson talks her prep for the marathon, finding balance in her preparation and her work as an Industrial Hygienist, burgers, what impresses her about the L…

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Episode 102: Dominique Scott reflects on her journey, breakfast foods, training with Team Boss, her faith and more 1:20:19

8M ago1:20:19

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Dominique Scott talks her journey in the sport, inspiring runners in South Africa, music on her playlist, music on her playlist, training with Team Boss, 90’s and early 2000’s millennial music, the importance of her faith, running the marathon, chips and salsa, Chick-Fil-A, her love for breakfast foods and why it should be served all day, the joy t…

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Episode 101: Sandi Morris talks the power of a cast-iron skillet, her passion for the pole vault, where her love for animals originates from, Eliza Thornberry and more 1:15:35

8M ago1:15:35

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Sandi Morris talks her appreciation for Eliza Thornberry of the Wild Thornberrys, her love for animals and all of the animals that she has, the power of a cast iron skillet, the passion that she has for the pole vault, where her sense of adventure comes from, the peace and excitement that stems from the confidence that she has in herself, the confi…

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Episode 100: Courtney Wayment talks being consistent in the steeplechase, making friends with animals, roller coasters and more 1:16:21

9M ago1:16:21

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Courtney Wayment talks being consistent in the steeplechase, the love that she has for her coach Diljeet Taylor as well as her support system around her, her love for roller coasters, being authentic, and the passion that she has for people, finding her purpose in the difficult times, her favorite music, her ability to make friends with animals, fa…

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Episode 99: Emily Mackay talks success in her first pro season, tacos, finding joy through balance and more 1:19:45

9M ago1:19:45

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Rising superstar Emily Mackay talks about her love for tacos, the joy she finds balancing track and life outside of the sport, Harry Potter and Harry Potter World, her dislike for water, competing at the Pan American Games, feeding little pigs on her vacation, her love for the outdoors and more! Click here for Lactic Acid's social media pages and m…

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Episode 98: Elise Cranny co-hosts the Lactic Acid podcast 1:49:51

9M ago1:49:51

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Elise Cranny co-host the Lactic Acid Podcast with Dom over charcuterie and wine. Tune in for all the topics on this special episode! Click here for Lactic Acid's social media pages and more: https://linktr.ee/lacticacidpodcast Lactic Acid is partnered with TrackBarn! Be sure to visit the website at https://trackbarn.com and use the code LACTICACID1…

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Episode 97: Alicia Monson talks training with her OAC teammates, butter beans, nutrition, the joy found from running and more 1:17:44

9M ago1:17:44

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American record holder Alicia Monson talks butter beans, the joy that she has when running and the confidence that comes from it, the bond that she has with her OAC teammates and how they push each other, the American records that she set last season, having her birthday party at McDonald's, decorating of the holidays, why she majored in nutrition …

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Episode 96: Clayton Young talks confidence gained from his performance at the Chicago Marathon, how his faith has impacted his journey, loaded nachos and more 1:09:02

10M ago1:09:02

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Elite Marathoner Clayton Young talks confidence gained from his performance at the Chicago Marathon and earning the Olympic qualifying standard, his love for riding motorcycles, his job as an engineer, how his faith has impacted his journey, his love and appreciation for his wife, Ashley, fully loaded nachos, having the underdog mentality, paraglid…

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Episode 95: Tristin Van Ord talks confidence gained from the Chicago Marathon, Bojangles, passion for helping others and more! 1:06:30

10M ago1:06:30

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Elite Marathoner Tristin Van Ord talks the building confidence that she’s gotten from her performance at the Chicago Marathon, Bojangles chicken and sweet tea, excitement for her wedding next year, her passion for wanting to help others, alligators and the state of Florida, the Olympic Marathon Trials, favorite dessert that she grew up eating, roll…

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Lydia Keating | Our Most Embarrassing Moments, Summer Travels, Mental Health & Oversharing on the Internet 1:17:00

10M ago1:17:00

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In this episode Emma is joined by Lydia Keating for a fourth time on the podcast! Lydia is a content creator, writer, and runner living in NYC. This year she went to culinary school in Ireland and traveled all summer long which we get into. We talk about our embarrassing moments, being in a relationship, mental health, and so many more random tange…

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Episode 94: Laulauga Tausaga-Collins talks winning gold in Budapest, her favorite tacos, the importance of her faith and her family and more 1:36:17

10M ago1:36:17

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World champion discus thrower Laulauga Tausaga-Collins talks winning the gold medal in women’s the discus at the World Championships in Budapest, the importance of faith and her family, her love for tacos and the best karaoke music to sign, music on her playlist, the media landscape in track and field, the importance of having fun and more. Click h…

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Athing Mu | Winning the Tokyo Olympics at 19 Years Old, Moving to LA & Adjusting to New Life Stages 1:06:10

10M ago1:06:10

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In this much anticipated episode Emma sits down with Athing Mu, 1:54.97 800m runner and 2020 Tokyo Olympic Gold Medalist at just 19 years old. After a crazy last few years, Athing talks about her journey at Texas A&M and deciding to move to LA to train in a new, professional environment. She talks about what her life looks like during the season, h…

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