Running In Circles

Jack Graffeo: The Colorado redshirt freshman who ran a 13:29 5k in his return to his home town discusses adjusting to the NCAA and building back after season ending injury

Today on the podcast I’m joined by Jack Graffeo! Jack is a redshirt freshman at the University of Colorado Boulder and is showing the world that he’s ready for the big leagues. After facing a season ending injury during his senior year outdoor track season he overcame it and has shown tremendous promise throughout his first few races in the NCAA. In the fall he won the infamous cross country Nuttycomb B race and most recently ran 13:29 for the 5k in his return to his home town of Boston. In this episode Jack takes me through the end of his high school career and everything that led up to building from 0 to 80 miles a week after his season ending injury. Follow me on instagram to stay up to date on all the latest running stories - https://www.instagram.com/runningincircles.podcast?igsh=MWtwN2Fma2V5NHI3MA== [https://www.instagram.com/runningincircles.podcast?igsh=MWtwN2Fma2V5NHI3MA==] Follow Jack on instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/jgraffeo2?igsh=cGNqYnNrZmh1eWxk [https://www.instagram.com/jgraffeo2?igsh=cGNqYnNrZmh1eWxk]

Braelyn Combe after setting the mile U.S. #1 in her season opener: How she stays fired up and her plans for the fall at Arkansas

From missing out on Nike Cross Nationals to setting the U.S. #1 mark in the indoor mile: Braelyn Combe is more confident than ever and is setting herself up for a killer senior track season. In today’s interview with Braelyn Combe we discuss everything that went into setting the U.S #1 in the mile and her signature move at the end of the race(you’ll have to listen to find out what it is). Braelyn is commited to run at Arkansas in the fall and is part of a loaded women’s distance class. Tune in to hear from one of best high school distance runners in the country.

Isaiah Givens after running a 3:57 mile at altitude: His journey from running a marathon in middle school to becoming one of the best milers in the NCAA

Today on the podcast I’m joined by Isaiah Givens! Isaiah runs for Colorado University Boulder and has steadily been making a name for himself in the NCAA. Isaiah recently ran a 3:57 mile at his home track at altitude which converts to a mind boggling 3:51. On this episode we discuss everything from if altitude conversions on real to how Isaiah ended up running a marathon in middle school. Follow me on instagram to stay up to date on future interviews and running news - https://www.instagram.com/runningincircles.podcast?igsh=MWtwN2Fma2V5NHI3MA== [https://www.instagram.com/runningincircles.podcast?igsh=MWtwN2Fma2V5NHI3MA==] Follow Isaiah on instagram - https://www.instagram.com/i.givens?igsh=MTN6MnNwZjZrc3dkOQ== [https://www.instagram.com/i.givens?igsh=MTN6MnNwZjZrc3dkOQ==]

A relentless pursuit of greatness: Vince Ciattei on coming so close to making a worlds team, racing U.S. cross country and getting a sports psych

Vincent Ciatti returns to the podcast today! Vince most recently placed 5th in the 2k race at the U.S. world cross country championships and then followed it up with a road mile in Hawaii. Since placing 4th at the Olympic trials in the 1500 in 2024 and narrowly missing a few other world teams, Vince has been putting in the work to get where he wants to be and is gearing up for a big indoor season. Tune in to hear about Vince’s experience at the U.S. cross country championships and his time working with a sports psychologist recently. As we tackle the question of what will set above his competitors in this golden age of mid distance and distance running Follow me on instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/runningincircles.podcast?igsh=MWtwN2Fma2V5NHI3MA== [https://www.instagram.com/runningincircles.podcast?igsh=MWtwN2Fma2V5NHI3MA==] Follow Vince on instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vincentciattei?igsh=ZjV4cXppMDRzdGNt [https://www.instagram.com/vincentciattei?igsh=ZjV4cXppMDRzdGNt]

From 160th to 29th at nationals in one year and a championship title with NC State: The journey of Bethany Michalak

Bethany Michalak just played a huge role in helping NC State win the cross country national title where she was an all American with a 29th place finish as a sophomore. She improved by over 100 spots this year from her freshman year cross country finish  and is one of the most promising up and coming runners in the NCAA. Bethany was a very successful high school runner, leading her team to a nike cross national title and winning Colorado State Championships. In this episode Bethany takes me through her transition to college running and gives the inside scoop on NC State's national title team.