THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCAST · Dominic Schlueter
Aleksander Lingauer on the Confession Serious Runners Never Make — Identity, Ego, and What the Sport Really Costs You
March 4, 2026·58 min·5 clips
Alexander's nervous system shut down mid-run, leaving him dizzy and weak, forcing him to confront his limits.
As heard by us
A hard, honest running conversation about identity, perspective, and what the sport costs when the love fades.
The episode lands as a hard, honest look at running when it stops feeling simple. Alexander Lingawa talks through a nervous system shutdown, losing love for the sport, and still saying yes to one of the hardest races around.
Why you'd press play
Press play if you want an honest look at running, perspective, and what happens when love for the sport slips away.
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