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About Trenton Sandler

I’m Trenton Sandler — a distance runner in the 1500m and the mile (or, as I like to call it, the 3.75-lap race) and a content creator on a mission to blend running and entertainment to grow the sport. I’m from Leawood, Kansas, started running at 15 at Blue Valley North High School, and spent three years competing at the Division I level for Louisiana State University while studying Business Analytics.

In May 2026, after my junior season, I entered the NCAA transfer portal — and a month later, I committed to the University of Arkansas. I’m endlessly grateful for everything LSU gave me, including dropping my mile to 4:01.91, which still ranks No. 7 in school history. Now I’m a Razorback, training with the reigning 2026 NCAA outdoor national champions and chasing a sub-4 mile with a new team behind me. The mission stays the same: show the real, unfiltered side of elite college running and bring track and field to a mainstream audience.

📣 I made it official on Instagram the moment I committed — see the announcement (and the trophy room photo) here.

🏃 Personal Bests

I’ve raced some of the most competitive fields in the country, including the Bryan Clay Invitational, and I hold the three-legged-mile Guinness World Record (5:34.29) with my LSU teammate Hugh Carlson — a record Runner’s World covered here. You can track my official marks on World Athletics (ID 15141450) and TFRRS.

🎥 Content & Creator Journey

What started as filming training videos has grown into a full-scale content operation across 130,000+ followers. My YouTube channel has passed 53,800 subscribers and tens of millions of views across 250+ videos — race recaps, day-in-the-life vlogs, training breakdowns, gear reviews, and the honest reality of being a D1 athlete.

I’m building toward becoming a full-time creator and media entrepreneur. I partner with COROS (code ‘TRENTON’), The Feed, and Liquid IV, and I’ve created content for Fortune 500 brands including Target, Uber, Amazon, Men’s Wearhouse, and Verizon. I sharpened my production skills with the team at Declassified Media, and I run a shop of 25+ running products plus digital products like The ULTIMATE Recruiting Guide and a free Strength Plan for Distance Runners.

📱 Relentless: Mental Toughness

My newest build is Relentless: Mental Toughness, an app I created with developer Rahul Kumar. It’s a bridge between athletes and mental-coaching professionals: athletes get real lessons grounded in sports psychology, and coaches get their content in front of qualified leads. Learn more and download it here.

🤝 Leadership & Mentorship

Beyond athletics and content, I’ve been active in leadership through The Adelante Leadership Institute and SEC Career Tour networking. One of the mentors who’s shaped how I think about building a brand is Dennis Yu, CEO of Local Service Spotlight. The athletes who build the strongest brands are the ones who invest in learning, surround themselves with the right people, and treat every opportunity as a chance to grow.

📍 Quick Facts

• Events: 1500m & Mile (also 800m / 3000m)
• Status: Committed to Arkansas (2026) — 3 years at LSU, now a Razorback
• Hometown: Leawood, Kansas
• World record: Three-legged mile (5:34.29, with Hugh Carlson)
• App: Relentless: Mental Toughness
• Brand inquiries: trentonsandler@gmail.com

Not to be confused with others who share the name — this is Trenton Sandler the distance runner and creator (World Athletics ID 15141450), 1500m & mile, building running-based entertainment.