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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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    Chasing A Dream: Running 100-Miles A Week & Working A Full-Time Job With Adam Wood

    Chasing A Dream: Running 100-Miles A Week & Working A Full-Time Job With Adam Wood

    November 11, 2023
    54m

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    Today on the podcast is Adam Wood!


    Adam is currently training to take his running to the next level with hopes of one day becoming a professional. He has made a massive platform on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube off of documenting his journey in a vulernable and personable way that is rarely seen. He has a following of over 100k followers across platforms.


    Adam ran for BYU in college where he was teamtess with the likes of Connor Mantz, Clayton Young, Casey Clinger, and more.


    Adam currently holds PRs of 4:10.92 (Mile), 8:47.23 (Steeplechase), 14:00.18 (5000m), and 2:18:37 (Marathon). Adam currently has his eyes set on getting an OTQ at the 2023 California International Marathon early next month.


    In today's episode, Adam gives an inside look at marathon training, running 100-miles a week, living in Provo, Utah, how he balances work, running, and content creation, handling hate, and so much more.


    This episode was absoutley fantastic and a very enjoyable conversation. I'm beyond confident you'll gain newfound wisdom through listening to it.


    Tap into the Adam Wood Special.


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    S H O W   N O T E S


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