Lactic Acid with Dominique Smith

Running #172

Welcome to Lactic Acid, where the host Dominique Smith elevates the sport of running and track and field through creativity and laughter.The goal of this podcast is to bridge the gap between those who make our sport unique and the fans that follow. This podcast will be centered on getting to know the personalities off the track, what makes them unique as human beings, rather than just track and field athletes. The show will include athletes, coaches, journalists and creative storytellers who make the sport unique.

Josh Thompson talks his mentality that has led to his consistency in running, his skillset as a basketball player, how his family inspires him and more!
May 15, 2025 – 00:52:39
Juliette Laracuente-Huebner talks winning the Big 12 title in the pentathlon while injured, excitement for the outdoor season and more!
May 9, 2025 – 01:05:00
Erika Kemp talks how staying the course paid off, celebrating the small wins, early 2000's commercials and more!
Apr 24, 2025 – 01:17:51
Jess McClain talks excitement for the Boston Marathon, the joy in uplifitng others, why the millennial era is the best era and more!
Apr 9, 2025 – 01:18:24
Julie-Anne Staehli talks new perspective on running, Leaving New Balance Boston and her transition to working in college athletics, hip-hop music and more!
Apr 1, 2025 – 01:06:07
Shannon Rowbury talks hearty soups, having grace and optimism in tough situations, growing up in San Francisco and more!
Mar 20, 2025 – 01:04:44
Olivia Baker talks about training with the Atlanta Track Club and her excitment for the season, steak fries and more!
Mar 11, 2025 – 01:11:30
Lauren Gregory talks splitting time between road racing and trail running, vinegar based foods, overcoming setbacks and more!
Mar 4, 2025 – 01:14:06
Maia Ramsden talks the beggining of her first season as a pro runner, her love for fashion and books and more!
Feb 12, 2025 – 01:07:58
Fiona O'Keefe talks life after last year's marathon success, North Carolina BBQ, her outlook for 2025 and more!
Jan 23, 2025 – 00:47:32
Emily Durgin talks marathoning in 2025, the joy she finds in the running community, lessons that turning 30 brings and more!
Jan 14, 2025 – 00:52:16
Aaron and Joshua Potts of 2 Black Runners recap their success in 2024, running the marathon and more!
Jan 1, 2025 – 00:53:21
Lauren Kiley talks ovecoming injury to win the D2 XC National Championship, her favorite holiday and more!
Dec 23, 2024 – 00:52:35
Elise Cranny co-hosts the Lactic Acid podcast - talks the marathon, Celine Dion, what she's most thankful for and more!
Nov 28, 2024 – 01:18:33
Katie Moon talks moving to Tulsa, favorite holiday traditions, her future in the sport and more!
Nov 19, 2024 – 01:06:56
Tai Dinger talks studying law and universal healthcare, chasing his running dreams and more!
Nov 5, 2024 – 01:13:12
Emma Grace Hurley talks her excitement on the Dash to the Finish 5k, future in the marathon, playing the violin and more!
Oct 30, 2024 – 01:03:39
Katie Izzo talks her move to Flagstaff, plays Would You Rather with Dom, talks overcoming adversity and more!
Oct 25, 2024 – 01:15:16
Lindsay Flanagan talks her excitement for the Chicago Marathon, recovering from injury, music from the early 2000's and more!
Oct 9, 2024 – 01:02:55
Charlie Sweeney talks his excitement for the Chicago Marathon, living with no regrets, Chipotle and more!
Oct 2, 2024 – 01:17:43
Whittni Morgan talks her Olympic experience and how her faith has impacted her journey, her favorite pancakes and more!
Sep 17, 2024 – 01:15:37
Sage Hurta-Klecker talks her mentality in the second half of the season, the Buffalo Wild Wings Challenge, funniest teammates on the OAC and more!
Sep 11, 2024 – 01:04:16
Erin Strout talks how running has helped her as a journalist, her love for hiking, Penn State football games and more
Sep 4, 2024 – 01:06:20
Olivia Pratt talks being patient with her running, Spotted Cow beer, her appreciation for her Hanson's Brooks Project teammates and more!
Aug 28, 2024 – 01:01:22
Dr. Amy Divaraniya talks her company OOVA, ways female athletes can optimize their performance through hormone monitoring, the NYC Marathon and more!
Aug 21, 2024 – 00:54:05
Emma Kertesz talks her journey in running, her journey with bipolar 1 disorder, Skyline Chili, her iPhone SE and more!
Aug 12, 2024 – 01:37:32
Deena Kastor talks excitment for the Olympic Marathon, being honored at the Olympics for her Olympic Bronze medal and more!
Aug 2, 2024 – 01:01:38
Laura and Dom talk events we're excited for, the Repechage rounds (which we misprouncouced) and more!
Jul 31, 2024 – 00:38:55
Marisa Howard talks her favorite baked goods, what she's looking forward to the most at the Olympics, the progression of the U.S. women's steeplechase and more!
Jul 23, 2024 – 00:52:19
Shane Cohen recaps the Olympic Trials, his elite skillset as a basketball player, transistion from Division II to Division I and more!
Jul 18, 2024 – 01:27:00
Trevor Bassitt talks making the Olympic Team, his source of confidence, proper way to cook steak, NCAA football 25 and more!
Jul 11, 2024 – 01:10:51
U.S. Olympic Trials recap, the importance of National Fried Chicken Day, our ultimate mixed 4x400 relay team and more!
Jul 4, 2024 – 01:09:26
Dom and Laura's recap and standout moments from the first half of the U.S. Olympic Trials!
Jun 27, 2024 – 00:58:02
U.S. Olympic Trials Preview: Mid-Distance and Distance Events
Jun 20, 2024 – 01:12:10
Olympic Trials Preview: Sprints, Hurdles and Field events
Jun 19, 2024 – 00:48:48
Dom and Laura recap an insane weekend in track and field, share embarrassing stories and more!
Jun 13, 2024 – 01:04:19
Global Running Day Recap: how do Laura and Dom REALLY feel about running, and what's the best pop-tart flavor?
Jun 6, 2024 – 01:10:48
Should we get rid of running bibs? Previewing the Prefontaine Classic and Dom's training for his fall races!
May 23, 2024 – 01:18:19
The importance of athletes expressing themselves in sport and how hard is it to shop for one thing at Target and Dom and Laura's intense competition!
May 16, 2024 – 01:12:30
Should the global Olympic Trials system be tweaked, and what's the best soup and sandwich combo?
May 9, 2024 – 01:15:08
Dominique Smith and Laura Thweatt welcome you to the new era of Lactic Acid!
May 1, 2024 – 01:04:45
Episode 112: Aurielle Brunner talks her accomplishments as a track and field athlete, her love for ranch, the talent that DIII athletes have and more!
Apr 26, 2024 – 00:59:28
Episode 111: John Anderson talks is last episode of SportsCenter this summer, the Boston Marathon, his bond with the athletes he's covered and more
Apr 23, 2024 – 01:07:38
Episode 110: Kara Winger and Dom previews the throws for this season
Apr 9, 2024 – 01:07:42
Episode 109: Johanna Garton talks and details her new book, All In Stride
Apr 4, 2024 – 01:22:29
Episode 108: Andy Wacker talks The Trail Team, his love for trail running, the best food in Boulder and more
Apr 2, 2024 – 00:47:15
Episode 107: Preston Kuznof talks his journey throwing the javelin and being among the nation's best, his recruitment, Chipotle vs. Moes and more!
Mar 26, 2024 – 00:46:17
Episode 106: CJ Albertson talks excitement for the Boston Marathon, adjusting his training when needed, why he enjoys coach, buffaloes and more
Mar 21, 2024 – 01:14:25
Episode 105: Amanda Vestri talks running with gratitude, pizzokies vs. cheesecake, her passion for coaching and more!
Feb 27, 2024 – 01:22:33
Episode 104: Makenna Myler talks the perspective that she gained from running in the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials, consistent gratitdue and more
Feb 22, 2024 – 01:07:34

Recent Reviews

erlgirl

So much fun!

I love these episodes. Dom is so much fun to listen to- he is truly unique in the way he sets up his interviews and gets into more than just training.
FraggleWrangler

Love this show!

I’m such a fan of the wide variety of guests Dominique has on the podcast. Also — have you heard this guy introduce his guests? EPIC. The questions he asks are thought provoking and unique, and I guarantee that Dominique will bring out a unique conversation with his guest, even if it’s someone who has been on a hundred other podcasts. He’s just got that swag.