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THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCAST

Podcast · therunningeffect.run · US · EN
Hosted by Dominic Schlueter

The Running Effect, hosted by Dominic Schlueter, interviews elite runners, coaches and sports scientists about training, mindset and performance. The show has 777 episodes released roughly every two days, with a median length of about 57 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 50,000 per episode, implying a host-read rate of roughly $360 to $1,250 per episode.

Why brands sponsor THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCAST

Elite running conversations with a loyal, performance-minded audience across 777 episodes

  • Nearly 800 episodes with interviews from Olympic medalists, NCAA champions and coaches
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 836 ratings, with 788 five-star reviews
  • Partner page reports a 240K+ Instagram community and newsletter sponsorship slots
Best forrunning footwear and apparel launchesnutrition and recovery products for endurance athletes
Watch forDownload figures are estimates; the show publishes no official download counts.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Sports70%
Health & Fitness30%
Formats
interview, long-form conversation
Tone
inspirational, analytical
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
45 to 70 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent35/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–50k
Estimated, confidence 60%: Apple Podcasts shows 836 ratings (the 200 to 1,000 band, 5,000 to 25,000, shifted up one band for the show's size and ranking) combined with Podcast Index popularity 9, 777 episodes, a Spotify US sports top-15 claim and the 100K+ monthly listeners stated on the partners page.
Audience asks abouthow elite runners train week to weekwhat separates good runners from great oneshow to build muscle without losing running fitness
Age
20%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
20%45+
Gender
35%women
65%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States60%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
🇨🇦 Canada8%
🇦🇺 Australia7%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
Host-readhost reads the sponsor message
Brands seen
HOKA
Categories promoted
running footwear, running apparel
Affiliate links
No

The partners page names HOKA as a partner and cites a host-read sponsorship relationship, while no sponsor mentions appear in the last 20 episode titles.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Recent titles cover training, racing and athlete mindset; the feed is not flagged explicit (explicit=0).

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 72 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence25 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 2 days.

The Running Effect tells the best stories in running—and turns them into insight, inspiration, and tools to help competitive runners become greater. Every week, host Dominic Schlueter sits down with the fastest, smartest, and most inspiring people in the sport—from Olympic medalists to breakthrough athletes—to unpack the stories, lessons, and mindset behind elite performance. Whether you’re…
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCAST's own show description from the podcast feed

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About THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCAST

The Running Effect is a long-running podcast hosted by Dominic Schlueter that features conversations with elite runners, coaches, sports scientists and rising athletes. According to the show's website, it has reached 777 episodes and releases roughly every two days, with episodes typically running 45 to 70 minutes.

The Apple Podcasts listing shows 836 ratings with an average of 4.8, and the show is listed in the Running and Sports categories. Audience figures on this page are estimates derived from ratings and ranking signals, not published download numbers. The website's partners page states a 240K+ Instagram community and the newsletter called The Rundown.

Brands seen in the dossier include HOKA, named as a partner on the website. Host-read sponsorship for an estimated 20,000 to 50,000 downloads per episode is roughly $360 to $1,250, suited to running footwear, apparel and endurance nutrition brands seeking a performance-minded audience.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCAST can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCAST

How much does The Running Effect charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 50,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at roughly $360 to $1,250 per episode. Rates are estimates and not published by the show.

What is The Running Effect about?

The Running Effect is a podcast hosted by Dominic Schlueter with interviews of elite runners, coaches and sports scientists on training, performance and mindset across 777 episodes.

How do I contact The Running Effect about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked directly.

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