Chiara Dailey Has Arrived: Breaking Records, Making Foot Locker History & Gunning for Festival of Miles Glory

The Call Room: Road to Records continues as we’re joined by the electric Chiara Dailey — La Jolla’s own and one of the most exciting names in high school distance running — as she prepares for the 2025 HOKA Festival of Miles . Chiara brings more than just speed. She’s relatable, confident, and on a mission. She kicked off her 2025 outdoor season with a new PR in the 800m, clocking 2:07.99 for second place at the Mt. SAC Relays — proof that she’s sharpening her wheels for a big season. Since bursting onto the scene as a Foot Locker All-American in 2022, Chiara has built a resume full of fire: 4:23.66 in the 1500m 4:40.28 in the 1600m 9:58.02 in the 3200m 15:28 in the three-mile cross country race 16:44 in the 5,000m cross country race In December 2024, she dominated the CIF State Cross Country Championships , winning her second straight Division 4 title — and running the fastest time of the entire meet. Oh, and she’s already competed at Foot Locker Nationals three times . In today's conversation, Chiara takes me through her legendary three years of running, qualifying for Foot Locker Nationals all three of them, growing up in a running family, being coached by her dad, her excitement for this year’s FOM, being a HOKA NIL athlete, and so much more. Tap into the Chiara Dailey Special. 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. Comment the word “PODCAST” below and I’ll DM you a link to listen. If this episode blesses you, please share it with a friend! S H O W N O T E S The Run Down By The Running Effect (our new newsletter!): https://tinyurl.com/mr36s9rs BUY MERCH BEFORE IT’S GONE: https://shop.therunningeffect.run Our Website: https://therunningeffect.run THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Take our podcast survey: https://tinyurl.com/3ua62ffz