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    The Running Effect is changing the way the world sees running. Every week, host Dominic Schlueter sits down with the fastest, smartest, and most inspiring people in the sport to share untold stories, elite insights, and powerful conversations that move the culture forward. Whether you're chasing a personal best or dreaming bigger about what running can mean in your life, The Running Effect is your home for passion, performance, and possibility. 🚀 Join the movement that's reshaping running media. More than a podcast — a revolution in how running is told, lived, and loved.

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    The Track Meet Preview With Special Guest Jeff Merrill | Going Through All The Storylines, Hot Takes, And More!

    The Track Meet Preview With Special Guest Jeff Merrill | Going Through All The Storylines, Hot Takes, And More!

    May 3, 2022
    57m

    Athletes Mentioned

    In episode sixty of The Running Effect, I speak with Jeff Merrill. Jeff is the Founder of Tracklandia and current President of Portland Track. Jeff is perhaps best known for his brilliant skills behind the mic as a commentator. In this episode, Jeff and I preview all the big races at this weekend's, "The Track Meet" held by Sound Running. We also touch on Jeff's background and some other questions relating to his history in the sport of running.


    This weekend's "Track Meet" is shaping up to be one of the greatest Track and Field meets ever put on US soil.


    Some of the most notable entries include:

    Jakob Ingebrigtsen

    Josh Kerr

    Joe Klecker

    Drew Hunter

    Robert Brandt

    Connor Mantz

    Edward Cheserek

    Yared Nuguse

    Nico Young

    Abdihamid Nur

    Lex Young

    Colin Salhman

    Lex Young

    Weini Kelati

    Alicia Monson

    Gabriel DeBues-Stafford

    Josette Norris

    Sinclaire Johnson

    Shannon Osika

    Sage Hurta

    Cory McGee

    Olivia Baker

    Raevyn Rogers


    And so many other amazing athletes (full list of entries on Sound Running's website)!


    Every $4 of the $5.99 ticket GOES DIRECTLY to the athletes. Athletes will make more from this meet from a broadcasting standpoint than they would at the Olympics. By purchasing a ticket you're directly giving back to the athletes running. Go to the link in my bio to purchase your ticket and support the athletes!


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    SHOW NOTES

    BUY YOUR PPV TICKET: https://tracklnd.com/meet/trackmeet

    Sound Running's Website: https://www.soundrunning.run/

    Tracklandia'a Instagram: https://instagram.com/tracklandia?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

    Jeff's Instagram: https://instagram.com/jedmerle?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

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

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