Chasing The Dream: Patrick Koon's Journey From Running At 4yrs Old To Commiting To Stanford

Today on the podcast is the one and only Patrick Koon! If you're not familiar with Patrick, he has been on an absolute tear over the past few years. He holds PRs of 8:44.95 (3200m), 14:11.92 (5k), and 4:14.3 (Mile). He's a 2xFHSAA 3A XC state champ and 2xFHSAA Track State Champ. He was a 2021 Footlocker National Qualifier and holds State Records in the 3200m and 5000m. Patrick was also the 2022-2023 Flordia Boys Cross Country Player Of The Year. Patrick is committed to run for Stanford University next Fall. In today's conversation, Patrick details his career and all that has happened to get him to this present moment. He goes through the ups, downs, and everything in-between. We dicuss his start in the sport, running fast early in high school and any pressure that came with it, trying to be one of the leading guys in the class of 24', his plans for a historic senior year, and much more. Simply put, Patrick Koon is Him. Tune in to hear from one of the brightest young stars in the nation before you see his name on top of the results list all year. 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.  The podcast graphic was done by the talented: Xavier Gallo. S H O W   N O T E S -2Before: Code: "THERUNNINGEFFECT30" for 30% off: ⁠https://2before.com/ -GET 15% OFF VIVOBAREFOOT SHOES WITH CODE "THERUNNINGEFFECT15%": ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.vivobarefoot.com/us/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠