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Running Refresh

Logan Lommel

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Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 21

Running Refresh is brought to you by collegiate soccer player turned distance runner Logan Lommel. The sport of running is a grind and habitual, but this podcast aims to lighten the load of your miles. Running Refresh delivers refreshing takes with guests that have unique stories involving running. Hot takes and debates on the sport are more than welcome in the studio... and for the good of the sport!

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Unpopular Opinions - Everett Smulders (CEO of WesFly Athletics) - 20

Sunday, January 15, 2023 • Duration 17:58

Everett Smulders is a sub-4:00 miler that is now tackling the Ultraman. In this episode, the CEO of WesFly Athletics and most controversial figure in running gives his takes on unpopular opinions in running. In the interview portion, Everett describes when he decided to run a 100 mile race, which he has a documentary of on his YouTube channel. Throughout the episode, the All-American runner that graduated from Ole Miss has no shortage of hot takes as well as experience to back what he says.

(0:00) Introduction

(2:11) Outline of episode

(2:35) Unpopular opinions with Everett Smulders

(2:50) Can anyone run a marathon without training?

(3:52) Does it matter what shoes you wear running?

(5:01) Is stretching overrated?

(6:13) Will running ever be a major sport?

(7:39) Are warmups and cooldowns useless?

(8:23) Are rest days overrated in running?

(9:17) Other unpopular opinions from Everett Smulders

(15:06) Everett Smulders on running a 100 mile race

(17:02) Conclusion and explanation

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FASTER or SLOWER? - OnlyBigtime's Larry Ngomsu and Ouceny Soumah - 19

Sunday, January 8, 2023 • Duration 46:04

OnlyBigtime covers college soccer, and it was created by Larry Ngomsu and Ouceny Soumah. They are the major inspiration for my own podcast as well as great friends. To start the episode, Larry and Ouceny predict who was faster or slower at the 2022 World Cup from a player pool of Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Antonee Robinson, Tajon Buchanan, and... Usain Bolt. In the interview portion, OnlyBigtime answers questions about starting a podcast, and they share their unpleasurable stories about running. During Rapid Refresh, Ouceny and Larry argue over who would win in a 100m and mile race.

(0:00) Introduction

(3:01) Outline of Episode

(3:15) Faster or Slower

(10:32) OnlyBigTime Interview

(15:00) Running as Punishment

(26:07) Thoughts on American Athletics

(33:06) Rapid Refresh

(44:04) Follow OnlyBigtime

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AI and Running - Interviewing Artificial Intelligence (OpenAI/ChatGPT) - 18

Sunday, January 1, 2023 • Duration 21:10

I "sat" down with ChatGPT (an artificial intelligence from OpenAI) in this week's episode to discuss AI iteself. ChatGPT shares their insights on the current state and future potential of artificial intellegence. Furthermore, ChatGPT explains how it is being used in various fields, including athletics. ChatGPT also considers the ethical considerations surrounding the development and use of AI on society and the world of running. Most importantly, during Rapid Refresh, ChatGPT chooses a state to get rid of in the United States.

(0:00) Introduction

(3:23) Outline of Episode

(3:51) AI/ChatGPT Interview

(9:42) Make My Running Life Easier

(14:13) Rapid Refresh

(18:27) My Thoughts and AI's Thoughts

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Running Business - 23:26 8k XC Runner and Entrepreneur Biel Wiel - 17

Sunday, December 25, 2022 • Duration 39:46

Biel Wiel won competitions for his startup company in college, while managing to run a 23:26 8k for St. Thomas in the Summit League. In a new segment, Biel agrees and disagrees with statements related to running and entrepreneurship. In the interview portion, Biel describes his experiences transitioning from the Division 3 to Division 1 level as well as physical training for ROTC. During rapid refresh, Biel shouts out his biggest supporters and explains his beef with Ohio.

(0:00) Introduction

(1:15) Outline of Episode

(1:34) Running Like an Entrepeneur

(17:39) Biel Wiel Interview

(31:28) Rapid Refresh

(38:07) Follow Biel Wiel

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Running Community Tier List - YouTube Creator Tyler Speers - 16

Sunday, December 18, 2022 • Duration 36:39

Tyler Speers is a running creator on YouTube. In this episode, Tyler ranks running community creators like Nick Symmonds, Zach Levet, The Athlete Special, Seth James DeMoor and more in a tier list. Tyler's videos provides energy to the running community as he chases world records, runs cross country races inside of an inflatable dinosaur, and continues to train himself. During high school, he ran for Deep Run in Virginia. In college, he ran club at Virginia Tech. Lastly, Tyler provides his insight into the pros of being an identical twin.

0:00-1:42 Introduction

1:42-2:13 Outline of Episode

2:13-15:07 Running Community Tier List

15:07-28:06 Tyler Speers Interview

28:06-35:31 Rapid Refresh

35:31-36:44 Follow Tyler Speers

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Coaching Quotes - Apollo High School XC/TF Coach Justin Darrow - 15

Sunday, December 11, 2022 • Duration 42:46

St. Cloud Apollo High School cross country and track and field head coach Justin Darrow guesses who said which coaching quote in a new segment. The UW-Oshkosh alumn also provides his coaching philosophy, experience running at the Boston Marathon during the bombing, and most memorable coaching moments. In addition, Mr. Darrow continues to train for the mile, 5k, half-marathon, and marathon distances as he coaches his athletes. Lastly, Justin turns the interview around by asking myself some questions about college athletics.

0:09 Introduction

1:57 Outline of Episode

2:12 Coaching Quotes

11:10 Justin Darrow Interview

15:30 Boston Marathon Bombing Experience

22:30 Justin's Coaching Philosophy

27:08 Rapid Refresh

33:49 Justin Interviews Me

40:02 Follow Justin Darrow

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How Weird is the US? - Paraguay's Briza Dure and Jamaica's Zwandi Harrison - 14

Sunday, December 4, 2022 • Duration 34:13

Briza Dure is a sophomore at Western Illinois, and she is the U20 record holder for Paraguay in the 100m, 200m, and 400m. Meanwhile, Zwandi Harrison is a junior sprinter from Jamaica. The two international athletes are now roommates, and they have varying interests outside of running. Briza enjoys spending time with her dogs and cooking, while Zwandi prefers to eat Briza's food and work for Western's EMS. In this episode, Briza and Zwandi also provide their opinions on what they find shocking, confusing, and enjoyable about the United States of America.

0:20 Introduction

2:09 Outline of Episode

2:40 Briza Dure Interview

6:24 Zwandi Harrison Interview

11:01 Combined Interview

16:38 How Weird is the US?

26:13 Rapid Refresh

32:43 Follow Briza Dure and Zwandi Harrison

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College Advice - Lucas Howett D1 Cross Country Runner - 13

Sunday, November 27, 2022 • Duration 35:30

Newly graduated Lucas "Howie" Howett of Western Illinois reflects on his cross country and track career. The Warsaw, Indiana native is now a soil consultant. Interestingly, Howie lived in the room that is now used as the studio for Running Refresh. After giving his thoughts on the studio, Howie talks soil, triathlon training, and baseball.

0:20 Introduction

1:41 Lucas Howett Interview

7:08 Reflecting on College

22:10 Overrated or Underrated

27:50 Rapid Refresh

34:40 Follow Lucas Howett

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Myth Busting - 3:54 Miler Eric Holt "The Bolt" - 12

Sunday, November 20, 2022 • Duration 01:03:13

Eric Holt almost didn't run past 8th grade, yet he is now one of the fastest milers in the entire world. Throughout his time at Carmel, Binghamton, and Empire Elite, Eric has been underrated and doubted as a runner. Holt's hard work and perseverance has proved the doubters wrong. In this episode, Eric talks Holtamania and debunks myths about running and the world in general. During Rapid Refresh, Holt provides some insight on his least favorite state, his ability to dunk, and anime viewing habits.

0:20 Introduction

4:49 Eric Holt Interview

24:50 Eric's First College Track Race

34:29 Fact or Myth

43:50 Rapid Refresh

1:01:39 Follow Eric Holt

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Running Draft - Sprinter Cooper Cox and Runner Max Lupo - 11

Sunday, November 13, 2022 • Duration 42:12

Division 1 athletes Cooper Cox and Max Lupo join the studio to talk super shoes, media day pictures, and their favorite music artists. Cooper Cox explains his decision to choose track and field at Western Illinois over his opportunities in baseball and football. Meanwhile, Max Lupo critiques the documentary called the Long Green Line about York High School cross country. Max ran for York, which is the most-winningest program in high school cross country history, and they often have a roster of 200 boys.

0:20 Introduction

2:39 Max Lupo Interview

9:28 Cooper Cox Interview

14:57 Combined Interview

24:16 Running Draft

29:10 Rapid Refresh

40:51 Follow Cooper Cox and Max Lupo

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