@okhacker2

Today on the podcast is the one and only, Olin Hacker! Olin, a talented and dedicated runner hailing from Madison, Wisconsin, established himself as a rising star in the world of professional track and field. With an impressive background in both cross country and track, he followed in his father Tim's footsteps, who was an NCAA cross country champion. Olin's journey continued at the University of Wisconsin, where he earned an undergraduate degree in biology and a graduate degree in kinesiology while achieving notable personal bests in the mile (3:56.66), 3,000 meters (7:45.73), and 5,000 meters (13:19.34). His crowning achievement came in his senior year with a dramatic victory in the 5,000 meters at the NCAA Championships. In 2022, he turned professional and joined HOKA NAZ Elite, immediately making an impact with impressive performances, including runnings PRs of 7:38.10 (3k) and 13:09.94 (5k) and a win at the HOKA Festival of Miles. Olin's dedication and accomplishments reflect his promising future in the world of professional running. In today's episode, Olin goes through his very successful rookie season, his start in the sport, handling the ups and downs of the sport, and much more! This conversation was an absolute pleasure. Olin is always bringing the fun vibes and insightful answers. I hope you all enjoy today's episode as much as we did having it! You can listen wherever you find your podcasts by searching, "The Running Effect Podcast." If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it.  🎨: @xaviergalllo

A close 2nd over 3k in Luzern. This was a weird race because someone's hip number fell off and stuck to my ankle. I really enjoyed getting to race with Adrian again and the energy from the crowd was incredible. Also Luzern is very beautiful. 📸: @nataliaiii

13:09 for a big pb in Huesden. Very happy with it and now I want to run even faster, you know how it goes. Big congratulations to @adrianwildschutt for an Olympic standard and South African record. Next I'll be racing 3k in Lucerne, Switzerland on Thursday. I've seen this cat two days in a row, they almost got a pigeon yesterday. Big things ahead 🐈🐦 📸: @nataliaiii

Took 7th at the US champs last weekend, learned a little, ran hard and heckin got it done (this Instagram post). Very thankful for all the people who support me and very inspired by my teammates. I'm currently in Belgium with @adrianwildschutt and @krissygear13 eating ice cream and waffles and preparing to run a 5k in Heusden tomorrow night. 🥔🐁

US 5,000m 6:50 PT on Peacock 📸 @_alisonmarkham

Heading off to Eugene to run the 5k at USAs on Sunday. It's been a good month of training and I'm looking forward to racing 📸: @_alisonmarkham

🌲longrun🌲 📷: @_alisonmarkham

The HOKA Summer Mile Club is back in action! If you want to unlock your very own HOKA bucket hat to complete the corduroy outfit I assume you've been working on, then sign up now and start logging your summer training!   Join now at hokasummermileclub.runnerspace.com (link in bio) #HOKASummerMileClub

Portland Track Fest 5k but make it dramatic 📷: @zethpeterkaphoto

HOKA Festival of Miles was a blast! Just trying to keep up with my team friends @abby_nichols131 and @krissygear13 . It was a great night of track, thanks to everyone who contributed to such an exciting event! 📷: @ai.shoots

A small PB is still a PB 👏 @okhacker2 of @naz_elite knocks off .06 from his previous best to win the @pdxtrack Festival 5000m in 13:19.28🥇 📸: @justinbritton

Olin Hacker makes it a double for @naz_elite winning the men’s mile at @festivalofmiles in 3:56.59!