<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Extra Mile]]></title><description><![CDATA[Run, Share, Inspire the Journey]]></description><link>https://aloughlin0.wixsite.com/the-extra-mile-1/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:38:19 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://aloughlin0.wixsite.com/the-extra-mile-1/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Trenton Sandler's Relentless Pursuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Jacob Infald According to the Harvard School of Business, key traits of an entrepreneur include risk tolerance, comfort with failure, persistence, adaptability, and long-term focus. For Trenton Sandler, a middle distance athlete at the University of Arkansas, a content creator, and the co-founder of the recently launched app Relentless; he embodies the above traits and more as he looks to create engaging content and help athletes improve their mental performance, all while training to be...]]></description><link>https://aloughlin0.wixsite.com/the-extra-mile-1/post/trenton-sandler-s-relentless-pursuit</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7fc2ae592773d86f43d104</guid><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:47:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0bb434_8f3a005a1fdc44398b4159ee5f2ef061~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_421,h_376,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>aloughlin0</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Long Game: Trusting the Process Pays off for Andrew Casey]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Jacob Infald 17 year old high school prodigy Cooper Lutkenhaus dominated the headlines as he won his first USATF Championship in the 800 meters back on July 26th. However, it was a relatively unknown runner from the University of Wisconsin, Andrew Casey, who took the race out, getting to the rail first from his lane nine start position before ultimately taking fifth in the race. At just 21 years old, Casey solidified himself as a national threat in the 800 meters this past summer, running...]]></description><link>https://aloughlin0.wixsite.com/the-extra-mile-1/post/the-long-game-trusting-the-process-pays-off-for-andrew-casey</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7697157e238b0b8adf1abb</guid><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 17:56:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0bb434_06e9ca4ba13a46878c5a981f62eaa275~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_429,h_537,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>aloughlin0</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[It’s Never Too Late: Erin McDonald’s Second Running Life]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Jacob Infald On May 25th 2019 Erin McDonald had to be carried off the track after the Women’s 5000 meter run at the NCAA Division I East Region Preliminary Round. McDonald’s spike fell off during the race, and the bottom of her foot was ripped apart, causing McDonald to finish 31st in the race, and miss out on nationals in her final competition competing for Michigan State University.  This race was supposed to be the end of competitive running for McDonald. She was burnt out, and had...]]></description><link>https://aloughlin0.wixsite.com/the-extra-mile-1/post/it-s-never-too-late-erin-mcdonald-s-second-running-life</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6a3ce9cd8d822ee179ff38</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:58:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0bb434_303868e4a28d4ebba5e8a28eab0d9c38~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_440,h_550,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>aloughlin0</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bringing together everyday runners and taking "Life in Stride"]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Jacob Infald In a world full of social media influencers trying to push people towards their goals, The Life in Stride podcast and coaching group has taken the opposite approach. Through relatable stories, adaptable coaching plans, and a strong emphasis on community, they want to pull everyday people into the running community and have been doing a great job. For the last month or so, Chris Striegel has not been getting much sleep. Striegel and his wife recently became parents, and...]]></description><link>https://aloughlin0.wixsite.com/the-extra-mile-1/post/bringing-together-everyday-runners-and-taking-life-in-stride</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5006e7661479e527df82ad</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:26:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0bb434_754b0a88bf354ba1ac1808805481e164~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_501,h_347,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>aloughlin0</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Running on Passion: Former Division III runners keeping the dream alive ]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Jacob Infald Collegiate track and field athletes have less than a one percent chance of running professionally. What many former collegiate athletes lack in terms of professional support, they make up for in community and love for the sport while continuing to train for both personal bests and lifelong memories.  The Olympic Marathon Trails Qualifier, otherwise known as the OTQ is a term widely recognized by both elite and sub-elite runners. What makes the Olympic Trials for the marathon...]]></description><link>https://aloughlin0.wixsite.com/the-extra-mile-1/post/running-on-passion-former-division-iii-runners-keeping-the-dream-alive</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4823d5fa58f0a255cfa5a5</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:51:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0bb434_c0364d640fb74a05a5d03ebe793fa5e2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_779,h_550,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>aloughlin0</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Novablast 6 Review ]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Aidan Loughlin One of the perks when working at a running store is sometimes getting to try shoes before the official release and in this case I was able to get my hands on a pair of the Asics Novablast 6. Now with the official release being today, I will evaluate the changes and discuss who this shoe is for. The Novablast has been one of the highest selling shoes throughout its first 5 models, and was even awarded the "Most Popular Running Shoe", according to Strava's 2025 year in...]]></description><link>https://aloughlin0.wixsite.com/the-extra-mile-1/post/novablast-6-review</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3163a5655fbab8670fe40f</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:53:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0bb434_9f146d318ceb4ee1a7633f245f986d17~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>aloughlin0</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grant Grosvenor’s New Purpose after a Second Chance]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Jacob Infald Grant Grosvenor, a former standout in the 800 meter at the University of Oregon, struggled to find purpose in life after graduating and leaving competitive sports in 2016. He attempted to climb the corporate ladder while simultaneously picking up bad habits and struggling with addiction. However, Grosvenor has now found his purpose again and it is back on the track; at 34 years old he has turned his life around and is running faster than ever while hoping to inspire others to...]]></description><link>https://aloughlin0.wixsite.com/the-extra-mile-1/post/grant-grosvenor-s-new-purpose-after-a-second-chance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a384e616ff6de15e8aaa87f</guid><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 21:27:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0bb434_8ed70edac1cd4f34ab08a2d127b1eaea~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_357,h_550,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>aloughlin0</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NCAA D1 Outdoor National Championship Predictions ]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the national meet starting tomorrow Jacob and Aidan are predicting the winner for each of the middle distance to distance events. Read our picks below and let us know what you think on our Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/theextramile_1/ Men’s 800: Jacob: Colin Sahlman. There is arguably not an athlete in the NCAA more versatile than the NAU senior. During indoors, despite winning the Milrose 800 he said he wanted the challenge of the longer events at NCAAs, and won the DMR and...]]></description><link>https://aloughlin0.wixsite.com/the-extra-mile-1/post/ncaa-d1-outdoor-national-championship-predictions</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2815b07af0f733569aefcc</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:09:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0bb434_a09abb91aaea499dbe2ca2313d21e6d3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>aloughlin0</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Measure of a Legacy: How Sam Prakel is Redefining Success in Distance Running]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Jacob Infald American distance running fans all know the name Sam Prakel, a veteran in the sport who has qualified for seven U.S. finals in the 1500 and has represented the United States twice at the Indoor World Championships. As Prakel embarks on his eighth summer of racing as a professional, he continues to improve while also establishing a legacy that will go far beyond the times he runs and races he wins.  An athlete’s legacy in mainstream sports is challenging to define, and this is...]]></description><link>https://aloughlin0.wixsite.com/the-extra-mile-1/post/the-measure-of-a-legacy-how-sam-prakel-is-redefining-success-in-distance-running</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a22206a14f1bdc719633dd8</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:14:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0bb434_73dbf2caf9b04ba883c3f62ab7fa7c4d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>aloughlin0</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Health Effects of Running an Ultramarathon]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Aidan Loughlin With the Cocodona 250 underway this morning what better time to discuss the horrors the brave runners are about to put their body through. Ultramarathons are brutal races that are defined as any race over 26.2 miles with the shorter distances being around 50k (31 miles) and the longer races being 300+ miles. These races leave people shuffling the next day but not everyone is that lucky because these races have the potential to do serious harm to participants bodies....]]></description><link>https://aloughlin0.wixsite.com/the-extra-mile-1/post/health-effects-of-running-an-ultramarathon</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e774058b2f11ff8e592bc2</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 02:56:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_e91a446d54ae47298ae075f6bfbe56c5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>aloughlin0</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jack Daniels vs. Norwegian Method: Which one you should be using]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Aidan Loughlin Ithaca N.Y. - Jack Daniels published his book"Daniels' Running Formula" in 1998 revolutionizing training for distance athletes. Now the "Norwegian Method" has taken the endurance world by storm with the likes of Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Kristian Blummenfelt being dominant in the track and triathlon world stages. The History of the Training Methods: The Norwegian Method is not a new training method, starting in the late 1990s this method has been developed by Norwegian...]]></description><link>https://aloughlin0.wixsite.com/the-extra-mile-1/post/jack-daniels-vs-norwegian-method-which-one-you-should-be-using</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d54166fc74251ed3c37fbb</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 03:12:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0bb434_fe7432e27da1432d9c6a69be48e588f9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>aloughlin0</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gordon Mack: Man Behind Track All Access]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Aidan Loughlin Ithaca N.Y.  - Being a running media person wasn’t always the end goal for Gordon Mack until it was. Even after FloTrack decided to lay off Mack it took some convincing of a friend and support from coaches to continue making running content.  Gordon used his knowledge from successful content (Workout Wednesdays) at FloTrack to begin his youtube channel Track All Access . “People love just watching workouts" Mack said. That is why Track All Access has grown by over 66...]]></description><link>https://aloughlin0.wixsite.com/the-extra-mile-1/post/gordon-mack-man-behind-track-all-access</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699755927b02767d86654409</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:37:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0bb434_fbb097521c054c5697e56ec65f11620e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_317,h_159,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>aloughlin0</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>