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If you follow distance running, you know Rocky Hansen. In addition to being one of the best competitors in the world, he’s also an extremely insightful conversationalist, which made this episode one of the best we’ve ever recorded here on The Kick. We break down why he avoids wearing carbon-plated shoes, his NIL partnership with On, thoughts on the recent NCAA age-limit rule changes, and his goals for his final year of college. This episode is unskippable.

In this episode, we sit down with the reigning Adidas Track Nationals Decathlon Champion. On his way to the title, Seamus Corcoran broke the NJ sophomore state record with 6,298 points. It was just his second time ever contesting the full ten-event decathlon.

One of the biggest names in the NCAA just entered the transfer portal, and today he joins The Kick to break it all down. After a strong progression in the mile from 4:19 down to 4:00 at LSU, Trenton Sandler opens up about the difficult decision to leave a program that helped him find success. We discuss his relentless pursuit of the sub-4-minute mile, his long-term aspirations for the 2028 Olympic Trials, and the realities of balancing an elite track career with a massive social media presence. Hosted by Will Loggia.

Elizabeth Whaley just shattered the Wake Forest 1500m school record, clocking a 4:09.78 on her home track. Today she joins The Kick to recap the path to that historic performance—paved through bone injuries, hours of cross training, and a pivotal moment in high school where she almost walked away from the sport entirely. Now a senior and team captain, her journey to becoming a quintessential student-athlete leader is one of the most compelling stories in the NCAA. In this episode, she opens up about her running story and shares her goals for the homestretch of her collegiate career.

What does it take to truly be a grinder? Ask Raizel Pongracz. On today’s episode of The Kick, we sit down with an athlete who is currently balancing a psychology degree, two jobs, and an insane racing schedule that includes Hyrox, Marathons, and Ultras. She’s currently prepping for a marathon and an ultra just 6 days apart. This episode is pure inspiration. If you want a spark in chasing your next big goal, Raizel’s perspective on seeking out the challenges will fire you up.

Fresh off a 5th-place finish in the chaotic, DQ-filled 2026 NCAA Indoor 3,000m final, Jesse Hamlin joins The Kick to break down that historic race and his incredible collegiate career as a whole. Jesse spent his collegiate career at Butler University quietly stacking All-American performances. He recently made history as the first runner in Big East history to win the 5K, Mile, and 4x800m in a single conference championship. And oh yeah, he took down Olympic Gold Medalist Cole Hocker in a high school mile. If you’ve ever felt overlooked or wondered how to build a world-class career outside of the "big name" programs, Jesse’s blueprint is an inspiring story you need to hear. Hosted by Will Loggia.

He was about to start a career in financial consulting. Now he’s one of the fastest milers in American history. Today, Wes Porter joins The Kick to break down his meteoric rise in the professional running world. The UVA grad takes us inside his experience with Under Armour, sharing what it’s like to mix it up with Olympic gold medalists and represent Team USA. Hosted by Will Loggia.

After a phenomenal collegiate career shocking the NCAA with Rider University, Teagan Schein-Becker is now proving why she belongs on the world stage as a member of Seattle's beloved pro running team: The Brooks Beasts. Fresh off a winter season capped by a world-class 800m indoor personal best (2:01.05), Teagan joins The Kick from Brooks Running's Global Headquarters to discuss how far she’s come and where she’s headed. Teagan’s emphasis on claiming her space in every race is a powerful reminder to runners of all levels: you belong on the line. Hosted by Will Loggia.

On the Women’s 5K starting line at the 2026 NCAA Division I Indoor Championships, one singlet will stand out from the rest. Jadyn Keeler’s bright Kelly green uniform represents a small school in Grand Forks, North Dakota—and you’d be foolish to underestimate her. Last year, Jadyn put the University of North Dakota on the map with a 10th-place finish in the nation, just two spots shy of the podium. This year, she returns with a 15:14 5K PR and a mission to claim a First-Team All-American trophy. Her progression from a 17-minute 5K runner to one of the fastest women in the NCAA is one of the most impressive trajectories in the sport. Her story earned her a featured post on the influential running page “Fast Women.” Today, she joins The Kick: A Runner’s Podcast fresh off a "Triple Crown" weekend at the Summit League Championships, where she swept the Mile, 3K, and 5K in a dominant display of range. We discuss her incredible season so far and her goals for the National Championship in Arkansas on Friday, March 13. If you’ve ever felt like an underdog or wondered if you could reach an elite level from unlikely origins, Jadyn’s story is one of the most powerful you’ll find. Hosted by Will Loggia.

Will Sumner is already one of the most accomplished young middle-distance runners in the world. Not many people can say they’ve won at NCAAs, the Millrose Games, Penn Relays, and the World U20 Championships. He signed a professional contract with Adidas after his freshman year at the University of Georgia, having won NCAAs in a negative-split 1:44.26. That performance turned heads and left the track world wondering how much faster he might be able to go, but since turning pro, injuries have taken him out more than once. In this conversation, Will opens up about navigating setbacks as a pro athlete, and why he believes his ceiling is still far from reached. If you’ve ever battled injury, or struggled to stay confident when things don’t go as planned, this episode is for you.   If you enjoy the episode, please consider following The Kick: A Runner’s Podcast and leaving a five-star review! Hosted by Will Loggia.

Originally from England, Molly Jones took the NCAA by storm and became one of the most dominant athletes in Sun Belt Conference history, breaking school records for Coastal Carolina University and stacking conference titles. In her final collegiate season, a stress fracture threatened to end her NCAA career early. Through one of the most dedicated cross-training programs you’ll ever hear of, she maintained incredible fitness, and won another conference title on the other side of injury. Now post-grad, Molly is navigating life beyond college athletics—balancing a full-time job, training mostly on her own, and racing at an elite level on the roads. She has quickly asserted herself as one of the most promising young half marathoners in the world. Hosted by Will Loggia.

He has roots as a New Jersey high school standout, and he has made the entire state proud with how far he’s taken his talents. A breakthrough fifth-place finish in the 1500m at the 2024 NCAA Championships shocked everyone, and made it clear that Damien Dilcher could remain a force beyond collegiate running. Now, he’s officially launched a professional running career with Under Armour in Baltimore. In this episode, he reflects on the moments that shaped his journey, and the goals that inspire him to keep climbing.  If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like training alongside athletes chasing Olympic medals—or what it truly takes to make the leap from NCAA success to the professional ranks—Damien offers an honest, insightful look inside that world. His rise has been defined by belief, patience, and closing speed when it matters most. Hosted by Will Loggia.

Aditya Singh has spent years exploring some of the most debated topics in modern running. Drawing from his improbable rise to elite levels of the sport, he explains why fundamentals like consistency, strength, and stress management matter more than trendy workouts. What does he know about getting faster? As a freshman in high school, he was the slowest runner on his cross country team. By the time he was a senior, he was the fastest. Aditya shares eye-opening stories from his own training, as well as his experience coaching others. If you’ve ever wondered how to train smarter, this conversation offers a well-researched perspective on long-term development in the sport. Hosted by Will Loggia.

Monique Kelley is a former Division I middle-distance runner and now a professor at Boston University’s College of Communication. The leadership, confidence, and discipline she developed on the track didn’t stop after college—they became the foundation for a career in consulting, teaching, and writing. If you’re a runner, student, or professional figuring out your next chapter, this episode is for you. Listen to the end to witness a record-setting final kick! Hosted by Will Loggia.

After a record-breaking collegiate career at the University of Rhode Island, Ben wasted no time making the jump to the marathon—winning the open section of the 2024 Philadelphia Marathon and earning prize money in his very first attempt at the distance. Now two marathons in, he already owns a personal best of 2:19:00, putting the 2:16 U.S. Olympic Trials standard firmly within reach. He’s currently building toward the 2026 Boston Marathon with a top-50 finish on the goal sheet. If you’ve ever questioned whether it’s worth setting big goals—or wondered what it really takes to pursue them seriously—this conversation offers a real look at someone chasing something meaningful in the sport. This episode of The Kick also showcases a full-circle moment: former high school rivals, now friends. Running really is a special sport. Hosted by Will Loggia.