Elyse Kopecky on The Running Effect Podcast

I recently joined Dominic on The Running Effect podcast to talk about where Run Fast. Eat Slow. began—and where it’s headed next. Dominic first discovered our cookbooks as a sixth grader at his local library, sparking a love for cooking and fueling his athletic endeavors. Talking with him was a full-circle moment and a reminder of the lasting impact our cookbooks have had.

From The Running Effect by Dominic Schlueter:

Elyse Kopecky helped rewrite how an entire generation of runners thinks about food.

From New York Times–bestselling cookbooks with Shalane Flanagan to launching the Superhero Muffin Mix, retreats, and a full-on food brand… she’s built a movement around real food, healthy fats, and actually enjoying what you eat.



We talk about her journey from injured D1 runner → Nike marketing → culinary school → “muffin mom,” why cooking is the single greatest thing you can do for your performance and longevity, and how failure in college became the foundation of her life’s work.



If you’re an athlete, stop sleeping on the kitchen.

🎧 Listen to the full episode on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or watch below.