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Lactic Acid with Dominique Smith

120 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratings

Welcome to Lactic Acid, the podcast where the ideas are ripe, the takes are fresh - which makes us the best in the bunch.

The goal of this podcast is to bridge the gap between those who make our sport unique and the fans that follow. This podcast will be centered on getting to know the personalities off the track, what makes them unique as human beings, rather than just track and field athletes. The show will include athletes, coaches, journalists and creative storytellers who make the sport unique.

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Episodes

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

March 26, 2024 09:45 - 46 minutes - 106 MB

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 and more! Click here for Lactic Acid's social media pages and more: https://linktr.ee/lacticacidpodcast  Lactic Acid is partnered with TrackBarn!...

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

March 21, 2024 09:31 - 1 hour - 170 MB

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, the importance of his family, teaching and more! Click here for Lactic Acid's social media pages and more: https://linktr.ee/lacticacidpodcast ...

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

February 27, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 189 MB

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 looking for a coach to enhance your running, Amanda Vestri has you covered. A former NCAA All-American and now a professional runner for ZAP End...

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

February 22, 2024 10:30 - 1 hour - 155 MB

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 for Lactic Acid's social media pages and more: https://linktr.ee/lacticacidpodcast  Lactic Acid is partnered with TrackBarn! Be sure to visit the...

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

February 15, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 175 MB

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 in the sport and more.  Click here for Lactic Acid's social media pages and more: https://linktr.ee/lacticacidpodcast  Lactic Acid is partnered...

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

February 02, 2024 19:30 - 48 minutes - 112 MB

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 and more! For more information on the 2024 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials including news, feature stories, athlete profiles and more visit ⁠https:...

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

February 02, 2024 07:00 - 59 minutes - 136 MB

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 Applebees, his mentality headed into the Olympic Trials, Disney and more! For more information on the 2024 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials including news, ...

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

January 30, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 205 MB

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 don’t understand, lessons that she learned from the 2020 Marathon Trials, calamari, Taylor Swift, the confidence that she has going into the Trial...

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

January 29, 2024 10:00 - 57 minutes - 132 MB

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 Marathon Trials including news, feature stories, athlete profiles and more visit ⁠https://www.orlando2024trials.com/⁠ Click here for Lactic Acid's so...

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

January 26, 2024 10:30 - 1 hour - 145 MB

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 Fried Chicken spot in Houston, roller coasters, musical instruments and his legendary story about playing the drums, Olive Garden and more! For more...

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

January 25, 2024 10:00 - 50 minutes - 115 MB

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 getting kicked off the middle school track team helped his running journey, managing school, work and running, Applebee's meals and more. For more i...

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

January 22, 2024 11:00 - 53 minutes - 123 MB

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 loves being a physician assistant, and how she balances running with her job as a PA, cheese curds, the BBQ in Texas and more. Click here for Lactic...

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

January 18, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 160 MB

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 that she has for running, spinach artichoke dip, the importance of consistency, her future in the sport and more. Click here for Lactic Acid's socia...

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

January 16, 2024 10:15 - 1 hour - 160 MB

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 pressure being from Central Florida while competing in the Trials, her teammates at the Hansons-Brooks ODP, the confidence that she’s taking to the...

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

January 09, 2024 10:30 - 51 minutes - 117 MB

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 marathon, why she enjoys writing, differences from living on the East Coast compared to the West Coast, the unique perspective she’s found through...

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

January 02, 2024 10:30 - 1 hour - 178 MB

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 Lakers and more! Click here for Lactic Acid's social media pages and more: https://linktr.ee/lacticacidpodcast  Lactic Acid is partnered with Tra...

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

December 29, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 184 MB

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 that she receives from her husband Cam and more! Click here for Lactic Acid's social media pages and more: https://linktr.ee/lacticacidpodcast  L...

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

December 19, 2023 10:30 - 1 hour - 173 MB

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 confidence that she’s taking into next season, dishes she and Dom would make for a potluck and more! Click here for Lactic Acid's social media pages a...

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

December 12, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 175 MB

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, favorite Kanye West album, game nights with her teammates and more. Click here for Lactic Acid's social media pages and more: https://linktr.ee/lac...

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

December 05, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 183 MB

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 more: https://linktr.ee/lacticacidpodcast  Lactic Acid is partnered with TrackBarn! Be sure to visit the website at https://trackbarn.com and use...

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

November 22, 2023 07:15 - 1 hour - 251 MB

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 LACTICACID10 at the checkout for 10% off of your order. •Follow along on RunnersWorld: https://www.runnersworld.com/author/2… •Be sure to follow Lactic ...

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

November 14, 2023 10:30 - 1 hour - 178 MB

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 and southern food, her favorite musicals, Culver’s and cheese curds and more! Click here for Lactic Acid's social media pages and more: https://l...

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

November 07, 2023 10:30 - 1 hour - 158 MB

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, paragliding and more. Click here for Lactic Acid's social media pages and more: https://linktr.ee/lacticacidpodcast  Lactic Acid is partnered with Track...

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

October 31, 2023 09:30 - 1 hour - 152 MB

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, roller coasters, sharks and more! Click here for Lactic Acid's social media pages and more: https://linktr.ee/lacticacidpodcast  Lactic Acid is part...

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

October 24, 2023 09:30 - 1 hour - 220 MB

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 here for Lactic Acid's social media pages and more: https://linktr.ee/lacticacidpodcast  Lactic Acid is partnered with TrackBarn! Be sure to visi...

Episode 93: Krissy Gear talks Bingo, breakfast foods, Waffle House, finding joy and the importance of her faith and more

October 18, 2023 09:30 - 1 hour - 227 MB

US women's 3000m steeplechase national champion Krissy Gear shares her unique perspective that she has in the sport that allows her to compete with joy and have fun, her love for Waffle House and breakfast foods, bacon covered Brussel sprouts, french toast v waffles, her favorite Kanye West album, the importance of her faith and more 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 we...

Episode 92: Craig Engels talks having fun in and out of the sport, Bojangles, love for building RV's and more.

October 03, 2023 09:15 - 1 hour - 146 MB

Middle distance specialist Craig Engels talks about having fun and finding balance in the sport, Bojangles and sour gushers, his enjoyment with engaging with fans, and how he hopes to grow the sport through his personality and passion, skills as a handyman, and his love for building RV's and more! 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 us...

Episode 91: Dakotah Lindworm talks fantasy football, why she smiles during marathons, Texas Roadhouse dinner rolls and more

September 05, 2023 09:00 - 54 minutes - 126 MB

Marathon standout Dakotah Lindworm talks her fantasy football strategy, why she smiles during marathons, Texas Roadhouse rolls and butter, her passion for coaching, why her faith is important to her, managing her time, being from Minnesota but rooting for the Green Bay Packers and more! 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 ...

Episode 90: Valerie Constien talks Popeye's biscuits, recovering from injury, Waffle House, the importance of fast food & more

August 15, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 167 MB

Olympic steeplechaser Valerie Constien talks about her recovery from tearing her ACL, signing with Nike, Popeye's biscuits, Waffle House and the importance of fast-food, her YouTube Channel (everyone follow it  @valerieconstien8711 ) her new car and why she loves it, why she's still having fun in the sport and more!  The Brave Like Gabe 5k is quickly approaching, but it's not too late to sign up! Use the code LACTICACID for a discount on the race registration. Be sure to register for the ra...

Episode 89: Rosie Edwards Santos talks passion for coaching and running, making songs about cats, the proper way to make fish and chips and more

August 08, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 165 MB

Standout Welsh marathoner and coach Rosie Edwards-Santos talks Olive Garden breadsticks, the right way to cook fish and chips, her start in running and making the move to America, the American version of The Office v. the English version of The Office, how her season is progressing and what she loves about running that allows her to have fun. She and Dom also sing songs about cats and fried chicken. The Brave Like Gabe 5k is quickly approaching, but it's not too late to sign up! Use the co...

Episode 88: Breaking down the 2024 Olympic Marathon Trials: What to expect with the weather and the official course

August 02, 2023 08:15 - 17 minutes - 39.5 MB

Dom breaks down the 2024 Olympic Marathon Trials, what to expect from the Orlando/Florida weather and more. 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 LACTICACID10 at the checkout for 10% off of your order. Follow along on RunnersWorld: https://www.runnersworld.com/author/2... Follow along on FanHub: https://fanhubtf.com Be su...

Episode 87: Laura Green talks why humor is important in running, Nickelodeon Sketch Comedy, basketball and more

August 01, 2023 08:45 - 58 minutes - 135 MB

Comedian and former Northeastern middle distance runner Laura Green talks the importance of humor in running, Nickelodeon game shows and sketch comedy shows,  her time as a college runner, favorite foods that she enjoys, how she keeps her job fun and more! Follow Laura on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauramcgreen/?hl=en 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...

Episode 86: CJ Allen talks his journey in the sport, Him vs. Dom in a BBQ battle, reason for going to school to become a chiropractor, the impact of his faith & more

July 18, 2023 07:01 - 1 hour - 153 MB

Standout 400m hurdler and 2023 World Championship team member CJ Allen talks his journey so far in the sport of track and field, the confidence that he carries every day, how his faith has impacted him on his journey, his skills in BBQ and his challenge to Dom in a BBQ battle, food science and what he's learned, why he chose to get his doctorate in order to be a chiropractor and more. Follow CJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allen214/ Click here for Lactic Acid's social media page...

Episode 85: Makenna Myler talks finding joy in running, Mac and cheese, her love for dancing, the inspiration that she finds from her kids and more

July 11, 2023 09:00 - 43 minutes - 98.5 MB

Marathon standout Makenna Myler talks the joy that she finds in running and  why she enjoys it so much, the inspiration that she finds from her kids and what she hopes that they'll learn from her journey, her love for dancing and Mac and cheese, her unique skillset of having the ability to spot animals in the wild, how her faith has impacted her journey and more! Click here for Lactic Acid's social media pages and more: https://linktr.ee/lacticacidpodcast Lactic Acid is partnered with Trac...

Episode 84: Lacey Henderson talks HB1136, Irish goodbyes, Frasier Crane, Hallmark Christmas movies, her beanie baby collection and more

July 03, 2023 09:45 - 1 hour - 194 MB

Paralympian Lacey Henderson talks HB1136 - a bill that allows insurance to cover prosthetics for those who need it in the state of Colorado, Irish goodbyes, her favorite airports, Frasier Crane, the parties that she throws during the summer, Hallmark Christmas movies and her thoughts on the holiday, when she stopped believing in Santa Claus, furby and beanie babies, School House Rock and more! Click here for Lactic Acid's social media pages and more: https://linktr.ee/lacticacidpodcast Lac...

Episode 83: Kim Conley talks transition to road racing, her consistency during her career, Coaching her running company Next Best Run, Spaghetti Bolognese and more

June 20, 2023 09:45 - 55 minutes - 127 MB

Two-time Olympian Kim Conley talks the transition to road racing and the marathon, the toughness and consistency that she displays when running and how she uses that mentality when coaching, her new coaching business, Next Best Run, her love for basketball, spaghetti bolognese, the food she'd live without forever that made Dom sad and more! For more on Kim's coaching business, check out https://nextbestrun.com Click here for Lactic Acid's social media pages and more: https://linktr.ee/lact...

Episode 82: Abby Nichols talks goals for 2023 Outdoor season, training with NAZ Elite, board games and more

June 15, 2023 09:30 - 49 minutes - 112 MB

NAZ Elite distance runner Abby Nichols talks training with NAZ Elite, goals and hopes that she has for the outdoor season, comfort in running the 5000m, adjusting to life as a professional, her collegiate career at Colorado as well as Ohio State, board games, the importance of coffee shops and why she loves them, dealing with the pressure of being a professional athlete and more. Click here for Lactic Acid's social media pages and more: https://linktr.ee/lacticacidpodcast Lactic Acid is pa...

Episode 81: Holly Page talks the importance of running shoes, Chick-Fil-A, her time running for Wyoming, the kindness that running has shown her and more

June 07, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 161 MB

Lactic Acid celebrates Global Running Day! Holly Page talks about the importance of a good pair of running shoes, Chick-Fil-A orders and cereal, her legendary running career at the University of Wyoming, why she loves running and the kindness that it's shown her, qualifying for the Boston Marathon, thriving in a team-atmosphere, her basketball career and more! Click here for Lactic Acid's social media pages and more: https://linktr.ee/lacticacidpodcast Lactic Acid is partnered with TrackBa...

Episode 80: Hannah Borenstein and Anderson Emerole talk the cultural impact that running has on society and more

June 06, 2023 09:45 - 1 hour - 169 MB

Lactic Acid celebrates Global Running Day! Dr. Hannah Borenstein and Anderson Emerole of  @TheFinalLeg  talk the cultural impact that running has on society, how it's impacted how they view the sport, Nickelodeon v. Cartoon Network, 90's hip hop and more! 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 LACTICACID10 at the checkout for...

Episode 79: Julia Griffey talks balancing running and life, her basketball years, her ultimate BBQ plate, the kindness running has shown her and more

June 05, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 198 MB

Lactic Acid celebrates Global Running Day! Julia Griffey talks balancing life and running, transition from NAZ Elite and why she left the group, her time as an elite basketball player, how she got her start in the sport and what she loves most about it, her job at Panera and her journey prior to Panera, avocados, her go-to BBQ plate, the kindness running has brought her and more! Click here for Lactic Acid's social media pages and more: https://linktr.ee/lacticacidpodcast Lactic Acid is pa...

Episode 78: Jan Figueroa talks taking a bus from Tampa to Oregon for the World Championships, love for content creating and photography, the kindness running has shown him and more

June 02, 2023 09:35 - 1 hour - 168 MB

Lactic Acid celebrates Global Running Day! Jan Figueroa talks his love for running and how he got started in content creation/photography, his time as a collegiate runner and the things that he's learned, working for UA Mission Run Baltimore Distance group, marathon training, the food in Maryland v. the food in Florida, the kindness running has shown him and more. Click here for Lactic Acid's social media pages and more: https://linktr.ee/lacticacidpodcast Lactic Acid is partnered with Tra...

Episode 77: Anne-Marie Blaney talks the marathon, the importance of fried chicken, her time running for UCF, the Olympic Trials being held in her college hometown of Orlando and more

May 30, 2023 09:15 - 1 hour - 170 MB

Olympic Trials Marathon qualifier and member of the Hanson Brooks ODP Anne-Marie Blaney talks her start in the marathon, the move from Orlando to Michigan, success that she found in the Boston Marathon, the importance of fried chicken, hobby as a beekeeper, interest outside of running, making the Olympic team in Orlando, the kindness running has brought her and more. Click here for Lactic Acid's social media pages and more: https://linktr.ee/lacticacidpodcast Lactic Acid is partnered with ...

Episode 76: Ethan Exilhomme talks confidence headed into NCAATF Regionals, Marvel movies, NBA Playoffs and more

May 23, 2023 09:05 - 46 minutes - 106 MB

Northeastern University superstar hurdler Ethan Exilhomme talks his confidence as a hurdler, his winning mentality and how he approaches the competition, his breakout season and what he hopes to accomplish at regionals, his take on the NBA Playoffs, Marvel movies and his favorite characters, caramel and cookie dough ice cream, practicing in the snow and more.  Lactic Acid is partnered with TrackBarn! Be sure to visit the website at https://trackbarn.com and use the code LACTICACID10 at the ...

Episode 75: Sophie Haag talks her commitment Miami, having her mom as a coach, the impact of her faith and more

May 16, 2023 09:45 - 54 minutes - 125 MB

University of Miami commit Sophie Haag talks her senior campaign on the track, being coached by her mom, the move from public school to private school and how it's helped her, favorite foods to eat, her love for art and photography, how her faith has impacted her on her journey, the legacy she hopes to leave after she graduates from high school and more. Subscribe to one of the best newsletters in the track and field world, Fast Women: https://fast-women.org/subscribe/ Lactic Acid is partn...

Episode 74: Lauren Hagans talks the transition to the marathon, tabasco hot sauce, the joy that she's found from running and more

May 10, 2023 06:35 - 1 hour - 198 MB

Lauren Hagans of NAZ Elite talks her transition to the marathon (and from the track to road racing), coffee ice cream, her love for music and her favorite bands, the importance of training with her teammates at NAZ Elite, favorite foods to eat and the best meals that she's eaten from her travels, tabasco hot sauce, the joy that running brings her, how running has been kind to her and more. Subscribe to one of the best newsletters in the track and field world, Fast Women: https://fast-women....

Episode 73: Carrie Tollefson and John Anderson recap the Boston Marathon

May 02, 2023 09:15 - 1 hour - 209 MB

Carrie Tollefson of  @CTolleRun  and ESPN's John Anderson join the show to sing some tunes and recap the Boston Marathon Subscribe to one of the best newsletters in the track and field world, Fast Women: https://fast-women.org/subscribe/ 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. https://linktr.ee/lacticacidpodcast Follow along on RunnersWorld: https://www.runnersw...

Episode 72: Brooke Feldmeier talks finding confidence in the 800m, Justin Bieber, Early 2000's MTV, training with Keely Hodgkinson and more

April 25, 2023 14:24 - 1 hour - 171 MB

800m specialist Brooke Feldmeier talks the toughness that she's developed as a runner, finding confidence in the 800m, the ultimate ice cream, overcoming injury and finding success last season, the movie Marley and Me, early 2000's MTV, a potential movie career after track and field, training with Keely Hodgkinson, transferring from Ole Miss to Oregon and more. Subscribe to one of the best newsletters in the track and field world, Fast Women: https://fast-women.org/subscribe/ Lactic Acid i...

Episode 71: Laura Thweatt talks her mentality headed into the Boston Marathon, her love for Taylor Swift, how running has been kind to her and more

April 13, 2023 09:30 - 1 hour - 264 MB

Elite Marathoner and national champion Laura Thweatt talks her mentality and confidence headed into the Boston Marathon next Monday, foods that she and Dom disagree on, not passing her hip-hop dance class in college, her love for Taylor Swift, the kindness running has shown her, lessons learned from the Chicago Marathon, Kevin from the Office and his karaoke song "You Outta Know" and more. Subscribe to one of the best newsletters in the track and field world, Fast Women: https://fast-women....

Episode 70: Cincinnati commit Juliette Laracuente-Huebner talks winning the team title by herself, Burger King, why she committed Cincinnati, nursing and more

April 11, 2023 09:30 - 1 hour - 161 MB

Cincinatti commit, national champion and state champion Juliette Laracuente-Huebner talks winning the Ohio Indoor team title by herself, Burger King, her love for plants, photography and plants, dealing with anxiety and the confidence that she has when competing, why she committed to Cincinnati and more. Subscribe to one of the best newsletters in the track and field world, Fast Women: https://fast-women.org/subscribe/ Lactic Acid is partnered with TrackBarn! Be sure to visit the website a...

Episode 69: Lauren Gregory talks love for the outdoors, Arkansas and vinegar based foods, her car Gus, mountain running and more

April 04, 2023 09:30 - 1 hour - 176 MB

All-American and Trail Runner Lauren Gregory talks the love for the outdoors, vinegar based foods, her love for vinegar based foods, her favorite music to listen to, preventing burnout, how she bought her new car that she named Gus, her love for the outdoors, rice cakes, finding balance, her love for running and mountain running and more. lacticacidpodcast Subscribe to one of the best newsletters in the track and field world, Fast Women: https://fast-women.org/subscribe/ Lactic Acid is pa...