What does it take to truly be a grinder? Ask Raizel Pongracz.

On today’s episode of The Kick, we sit down with an athlete who is currently balancing a psychology degree, two jobs, and an insane racing schedule that includes Hyrox, Marathons, and Ultras. She’s currently prepping for a marathon and an ultra just 6 days apart.

This episode is pure inspiration. If you want a spark in chasing your next big goal, Raizel’s perspective on seeking out the challenges will fire you up.

Fresh off a 5th-place finish in the chaotic, DQ-filled 2026 NCAA Indoor 3,000m final, Jesse Hamlin joins The Kick to break down that historic race and his incredible collegiate career as a whole.

Jesse spent his collegiate career at Butler University quietly stacking All-American performances. He recently made history as the first runner in Big East history to win the 5K, Mile, and 4x800m in a single conference championship.

And oh yeah, he took down Olympic Gold Medalist Cole Hocker in a high school mile.

If you’ve ever felt overlooked or wondered how to build a world-class career outside of the "big name" programs, Jesse’s blueprint is an inspiring story you need to hear.

Hosted by Will Loggia.

He was about to start a career in financial consulting. Now he’s one of the fastest milers in American history.

Today, Wes Porter joins The Kick to break down his meteoric rise in the professional running world. The UVA grad takes us inside his experience with Under Armour, sharing what it’s like to mix it up with Olympic gold medalists and represent Team USA.

Hosted by Will Loggia.