The Kick: A Runner’s Podcast

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Foster Malleck is one of the fastest Canadian middle-distance runners ever. He’s also someone I’ve known for years as a teammate, roommate, and friend.In this episode of The Kick, I sit down with Foster to talk about his journey from high school standout and Penn Relays champion, to setting program records at Boston University, and now competing on the world stage as a professional runner.Before turning professional, Foster placed 3rd at the 2025 NCAA Indoor Championships in the mile. After graduating from BU, Foster signed a professional contract with Under Armour and has already proven he belongs among the very best in the world.Foster wasted no time after signing his pro contact, running the fastest 1500m EVER on Canadian soil on August 6, 2025. His 3:32.38 became the second-fastest 1500m ever by a Canadian.If you’re a runner, a fan of the sport, or someone chasing big goals in any area of life, this conversation is for you.Hosted by Will Loggia. Thumbnail photos courtesy of Jan Figueroa and Andrew LeMay.#running

Christian Noble is one of the greatest Division II athletes of all time. At Lee University, Christian set D2 records in the 1500m, Mile, 3000m, and 5000m. He won three NCAA titles, became a seven-time All-American, and solidified himself as a true collegiate legend.Today, he’s a professional runner for Team New Balance Boston and an assistant coach at Boston University, where he helps guide one of the top distance programs in the NCAA.In this episode, we break down his rise from D2 to world-class pro, his transition into coaching, and the mindset behind sustaining success at the highest level of the sport.If you love an underdog, this episode is for you.Hosted by Will Loggia

Ronnie Melao is one of the most consistent and quietly driven runners you’ll ever meet. In this episode, we break down how he’s improved little by little over the years, most recently running a 2:34 marathon.We discuss the decade-long arc of his development: the habits that kept him improving year after year, the accountability required to juggle full-time work with 80–90 mile training weeks, and the mindset that allowed him to continue improving even after his collegiate career ended.We talk about his recent top-50 performance at the Philadelphia Marathon, his accomplishments representing the Stevens Institute of Technology, and his humble high school running beginnings.If you’re a runner who loves stories of long-term growth, discipline, and sustained improvement well beyond college, this episode is for you.Hosted by Will Loggia#marathon #running