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.

Every athlete has a race they’d rather forget — a strategy that fell apart, a training block that went too deep, or an injury they refused to listen to. In this episode, we’re not hiding from the failures. We’re breaking them down. We get into the honest conversations that most athletes avoid: the bad pacing decisions made mid-race, the overtraining cycles that quietly sabotaged months of work, and the recovery mistakes that cost real time on the start line. Because the athletes who improve fastest aren’t the ones who avoid failure — they’re the ones who understand it. Whether you’re deep in a training block, coming back from injury, or just trying to race smarter, this episode will give you something to think about — and a few mistakes you won’t have to make yourself.

Getting recruited by multiple schools sounds like a dream — but most recruits and parents aren’t prepared for what comes next. In this episode, Coach Eby and Coach Fiorentino break down exactly what happens when the offers start rolling in. They share what they actually think when a recruit is juggling 20+ schools, how to evaluate programs beyond the sales pitch, and the mistakes they see families make over and over again. Whether you’re a recruit trying to navigate the noise, a parent trying to help your kid make the right call, or a coach looking to understand the process from the other side — this one’s for you. Topics covered: -​ What the recruiting landscape really looks like from a coach’s perspective ​- How to stay organized when every school wants an answer ​- The right way to use official and unofficial visits ​- What to prioritize when comparing schools — and what most recruits get wrong - How to turn down a program without burning a bridge -​ The one thing every recruit and parent should know before the process starts

Not every good race shows up on the clock.

This episode is all about understanding performance at a deeper level. We talk through what separates two athletes who run the same time, how to evaluate execution, and what coaches are really looking for after a race.

If you’re an athlete trying to make sense of your races, this gives you a framework for what matters, what to look for, and how to keep improving even when the results don’t say it yet.

Most athletes think a bad race hurts their recruiting. It doesn’t. How you respond to it does.

In this episode, we break down exactly what high school athletes should say to a college coach after a tough performance. Because every runner has off days, but not every runner knows how to handle them the right way.

We talk through the biggest mistakes athletes make, like saying nothing, over-apologizing, or making excuses, and then walk through a simple 4-part framework to help you communicate with confidence, maturity, and purpose.

This isn’t about spinning a bad race into something it wasn’t. It’s about showing coaches who you are when things don’t go perfectly.

If you’re serious about competing at the next level, this is a skill you need.

Run hard. Communicate even better.

What separates good runners from great ones often comes down to one thing… the ability to close.

In this episode, we dive into what it really means to have a “kick” and how athletes can actually develop that final gear through training, racing, and mindset. We break down the difference between raw speed and speed under fatigue, how workouts can be structured to build finishing ability, and why positioning and decision-making play such a big role late in races.

We also get into the mental side of the kick… confidence, commitment, and learning how to make the right move when it matters most.

Whether you’re an 800m runner, distance athlete, or coach looking for practical ways to help your athletes finish stronger, this episode gives you clear, actionable ideas you can apply right away.

Because the kick isn’t just something you have… it’s something you build.