The Kick: A Runner’s Podcast

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.