Foster Malleck is one of the fastest Canadian middle-distance runners ever. He’s also someone I’ve known for years as a teammate, roommate, and friend.

In this episode of The Kick, I sit down with Foster to talk about his journey from high school standout and Penn Relays champion, to setting program records at Boston University, and now competing on the world stage as a professional runner.

Before turning professional, Foster placed 3rd at the 2025 NCAA Indoor Championships in the mile. After graduating from BU, Foster signed a professional contract with Under Armour and has already proven he belongs among the very best in the world.

Foster wasted no time after signing his pro contact, running the fastest 1500m EVER on Canadian soil on August 6, 2025. His 3:32.38 became the second-fastest 1500m ever by a Canadian.

If you’re a runner, a fan of the sport, or someone chasing big goals in any area of life, this conversation is for you.

Hosted by Will Loggia. Thumbnail photos courtesy of Jan Figueroa and Andrew LeMay.

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Emelyn Theriault is proof that your best running doesn’t have to end when high school or college does.

Working full-time at Boston University, Emelyn continues to train at a high level… and she’s still getting faster. Fresh off a 5K personal best at the Cambridge Winter Classic, she joins The Kick to talk about what it takes to keep improving on your own.

If you’re a runner who loves to learn how the most self-motivated people operate, this episode is for you!

Hosted by Will Loggia

Christian Noble is one of the greatest Division II athletes of all time. At Lee University, Christian set D2 records in the 1500m, Mile, 3000m, and 5000m. He won three NCAA titles, became a seven-time All-American, and solidified himself as a true collegiate legend.

Today, he’s a professional runner for Team New Balance Boston and an assistant coach at Boston University, where he helps guide one of the top distance programs in the NCAA.

In this episode, we break down his rise from D2 to world-class pro, his transition into coaching, and the mindset behind sustaining success at the highest level of the sport.

If you love an underdog, this episode is for you.

Hosted by Will Loggia

Sophie Novak is an NCAA superstar and one of the fastest steeplechasers in the world.

In 2024, she won the ACC Championship in the women’s 3K steeplechase and competed at the U.S. Olympic Trials.

In 2025, she elevated her game even further, winning the Drake Relays steeple in a meet-record 9:28 and later running a world-class personal best of 9:23.

Now, with one outdoor season left at Notre Dame, Sophie is aiming even higher. Her sights are set on big goals in 2026, including the Fighting Irish program record of 9:17.

In this episode, we break down her incredible career thus far and talk about the promising future that lies ahead.

If you’re a runner who loves to learn how elite student-athletes operate, this episode is for you!

Hosted by Will Loggia

Ronnie Melao is one of the most consistent and quietly driven runners you’ll ever meet. In this episode, we break down how he’s improved little by little over the years, most recently running a 2:34 marathon.

We discuss the decade-long arc of his development: the habits that kept him improving year after year, the accountability required to juggle full-time work with 80–90 mile training weeks, and the mindset that allowed him to continue improving even after his collegiate career ended.

We talk about his recent top-50 performance at the Philadelphia Marathon, his accomplishments representing the Stevens Institute of Technology, and his humble high school running beginnings.

If you’re a runner who loves stories of long-term growth, discipline, and sustained improvement well beyond college, this episode is for you.

Hosted by Will Loggia

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Tucker Bowerfind trains harder than almost anyone in the NCAA.

In this episode, we discuss his high mileage and high standards.Boston University senior Tucker Bowerfind joins The Kick to break down what it actually takes to sustain 100-mile weeks while competing at the highest level of collegiate distance running. We talk about the discipline, recovery, and mental resilience behind his training, along with the common misconceptions about high-volume.

Tucker reflects on his strong cross country season, and the goals he’s chasing as he enters the final stretch of his NCAA career.

If you’re a runner who loves training talk, process talk, and hearing from athletes who do things at the highest level, this episode is for you.

Hosted by Will Loggia.