Junior year is almost in the books — and if you're a track athlete with college dreams, your recruiting window is wide open right now. In this episode, we break down exactly what you should be doing this summer to get ahead of the process. From researching coaches and digging into college rosters, to planning campus visits and writing that first email to a coach — we cover it all. Whether you're waiting on coaches to reach out or ready to take matters into your own hands, this episode gives you the roadmap. Don't wait until senior year. The athletes who get recruited early start working in the off-season. Let's get to work. In this episode: ​How to use college post-season results to evaluate programs ​What to actually look for when researching coaches ​How to plan smart campus visits this summer ​How to reach out to coaches the right way

What happens when a college athlete tries to live like a pro runner? In this episode, we find out. From dialing in sleep and nutrition to double threshold days and recovery-first mindsets, we break down what actually translates from the professional lifestyle — and what completely falls apart the second you’ve got an 8am lecture and a dining hall meal plan. Featuring real talk on training like Nadia Battocletti or Jakob Ingebrigtsen while balancing papers, social life, and a student schedule that doesn’t care about your nap window. Whether you’re chasing a PR or just curious what separates the pros from the rest — this one’s for you.

“I don’t know if I can balance running and academics.” It’s one of the most common things college coaches hear from recruits — but is it a valid concern or an overblown fear? In this episode, we break down where this mindset comes from, what college life as a student-athlete actually looks like, and why the structure of being a competitive runner might make you a better student, not a worse one. The real question isn’t can you handle both — it’s do you want to? Because this isn’t about ability. It’s about priorities. If you’re a recruit counting yourself out before you’ve even started, this one’s for you.