The Story Of The Greatest Upset In HS XC History: Charlie Vause Walks Through His Historic NXN Win, Why He Believed He Could Do It, How You Can Do The Same In 2025, & More

THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCAST

Dominic Schlueter

Running, Sports

4.8 • 686 Ratings

🗓️ 20 December 2024

⏱️ 42 minutes

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Summary

THE CHARLIE VAUSE SPECIAL

Today's podcast explores the story of the greatest upset in high school cross-country history.

On December 14, Charlie Vause shocked the world and won NXN in stunning fashion. He ran through the mud and pouring rain with grit unlike any other and came out on top.

Charlie ran 4:12.3 as a Sophomore in the 1600m and won the 2024 State Gatorade Player of the Year in New Mexico. Charlie ran a PR of 14:30 in the 5k on grass this year.

Charlie not only did not win the NXR regional, but also his state meet. He didn't let either experience deter his confidence going into the national meet. As he states in this conversation, he was all-in. Last XC race. Nothing to lose. And he capitalized on it.

In this conversation, Charlie takes me through how he maintained belief in himself, unheard-of stories from his NXN triumphs, his ambitions for the future in the sport, the underdog mentality, his faith, and so much more.

You won't want to miss this one. Lace-up your shoes, pop in your ear pods, and enjoy your run with Mr. Undisputed Champ, Charlie Vause.

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0:00.0	You know, people asked me when I was younger and also, like, a couple years ago, and also now, like, how far are you going to take this?
0:08.0	Like, do you want to run in college or do you want to go to the Olympics or, like, what are your goals?
0:13.0	And I just said, I want to take this as far as I can.
0:15.0	Because if I don't, I never know, right?
0:17.0	And I think that's the key to figuring out what you do and what you don't love.
0:25.2	That's Charlie Voss, NXN champion, Mr. Underdog, Mr. Undisputed Champ, Mr. Maybe the biggest
0:32.5	upset in NXN history, Charlie Voss on the podcast today. Today's conversation was a true privilege.
0:38.3	I always really enjoy these conversations where you talk to the person after they really
0:43.2	achieved this lifetime goal and dream. And as Charlie said, in this conversation, this was
0:48.1	something that shocked the world, but didn't shock himself. This was six years in the making in his
0:52.6	own words. And today's conversation is one of the
0:54.8	most inspirational conversations I've had in 2024. Charlie brings a lot of energy and vibrance to
1:01.9	this conversation and just sharing his own story. This one I know will impact you and give you
1:07.2	the energy you need going into 2025 to have greater belief in yourself that you can
1:11.7	win something like an nxn or whatever that goal might be for yourself this one has the power i think
1:17.0	to inspire a lot of people so please share this episode with a friend a family member a teammate
1:20.7	someone who you think would find value and benefit from it over 50% of people discover their
1:25.3	favorite podcast through the recommendation of a friend.
1:28.4	So there are people out there who the Running Effect podcast will be their favorite podcast.
1:32.3	They just don't know it yet.
1:33.2	And you guys could help to unlock that.
1:35.0	If you guys do enjoy this one, also give us a five-star review.
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