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by TheFinalSprint.comThe most listened to running podcast in North America! TheFinalSprint.com Podcast features audio interviews with the most prominent athletes and figures in the worlds of running, fitness and nutrition. Past episodes have welcomed an eclectic variety of renowned guests; from today's superstars (Sanya Richards, Ryan Hall, Alan Webb ) and Olympic marathon medalists (Deena Kastor, Meb Keflezighi) to ultra-elite champions (Dean Karnazes, Scott Jurek) to track & field and distance running heroes from years past (Gail Devers, Tommie Smith, Jim Ryun, Billy Mills, Marty Liquori, Grete Waitz, Kathrine Switzer). There are also special episodes that feature live race coverage of the Boston, Chicago and New York City Marathons. After listening to the podcast, visit TheFinalSprint.com for all the news, training advice, product reviews that you'll need to reach your goals. "Start Here ... Finish Strong!"
Recent podcasts
Emerging star JON RANKIN
30/09/2007
Episode 84 of TheFinalSprint.com Podcast, the most listened to running Podcast in North America, features my interview with emerging star JON RANKIN. Rankin, a former UCLA All-American, had a lot of success in 2006 and has really improved since making the decision to work with Joaquim Cruz, the 1984 800m gold medalist, and after recovering from several stress fractures that plagued him in 2006. Earlier today, Rankin capped off the successful season by finishing third behind Alan Webb and Kevin Sullivan at the Continental Airlines Fifth Avenue Mile in NYC. In the interview, Jon talks about today’s performance, what it’s like to be running in the lead with runners like Webb, highlights of the season and the source of his improvement, and the major focuses and goals in the months ahead. Download the podcast to hear Jon discuss these topics, as well as, how Coach Cruz and his agent Mahawi Keflezighi (brother to Olympic bronze medalist Meb Keflezighi) serve as a phenomenal support system, their ability to assist with his mental preparation and self-confidence, and much more! ***** This episode is sponsored by Bill Rodgers Sportswear. After 21 years Bill Rodgers Sportswear is closing out their line of high-quality running apparel. Visit shopfest.com to take advantage of an unprecedented 50% discount on all in-stock items! That is shopfest.com! *****
DEAN KARNAZES: "Ultramarathon Man"
26/09/2007
Episode 83 of TheFinalSprint.com Podcast features my interview with Ultra-Marathon Man DEAN KARNAZES; the recipient of the 2007 ESPY for Best Outdoor Athlete, In the interview Dean talks about the ESPY award, raising money for charity and his attempt to break the 24-hr. running record in Times Square, and the North Face Ultra-Trail du Tour du Mont-Blanc. Dean also responds to the critical comments made by Scott Jurek in n a recent Endurance Planet interview, which included: I'm not winning races and performing, I shouldn't be gracing the cover of magazines, getting a title, or even being okay with accepting a title such as Outside Magazine's America's Best Distance Runner. I would feel ashamed to have that title. Download the podcast to hear Dean discusses these topics, as well as his continued to efforts to inspire others and hopefully increase exposure and available sponsorship money for trail and ultra running, the conflict between his desire to train/compete and a multitude of marketing and promotional obligations. ***** This episode is sponsored by Bill Rodgers Sportswear. After 21 years Bill Rodgers Sportswear is closing out their line of high-quality running apparel. Visit shopfest.com to take advantage of an unprecedented 50% discount on all in-stock items! That is shopfest.com! *****
Phedippidations's host STEVE RUNNER
19/09/2007
Episode 82 of TheFinalSprint.com Podcast, the most listened to running podcast in North America, features my interview with Steve Walker (known to the running community as Steve Runner); the host and producer of the hit running audio show Pheddipidations. As Timothy Sprinkle described in the September 2007 issue of Runners World, Phedippidations is: … a running-centric podcast that combines inspiring profiles (Jesse Owens and Canadian Terry Fox), music … and on-the-scene midpack race reports from events like the Boston and Philadelphia marathons) … [Steve] makes a great running buddy … record[ing] many of his shows while running and wearing a microphone. His unique show has and continues to inspire a plethora of runners to run their first marathon and Steve serves as a knowledgeable, funny, creative and motivating running buddy for his tens of thousands of monthly listeners. Download the podcast to hear Steve discuss his Pheddipidations podcast, how it works, how his concept originated and evolved, advice/tips, inspiring tales, why any driven runner can complete a marathon, and much more! ***** This episode is sponsored by Bill Rodgers Sportswear. After 21 years Bill Rodgers Sportswear is closing out their line of high-quality running apparel. Visit shopfest.com to take advantage of an unprecedented 50% discount on all in-stock items! That is shopfest.com! *****
PETE REA: Head Coach of ZAP Fitness
18/09/2007
Episode 81 of TheFinalSprint.com Podcast, the most listened to running podcast in North America, features my interview with Pete Rea: a former University of Connecticut stand-out and head coach of the ZAP Fitness Elite Athlete Program. Rea’s been with ZAP, a non-profit training center for post-collegiate, Olympic hopeful distance runners, since its inception in 2002 and has helped 10 ZAP Fitness athletes to Olympic Trials qualifying times at distances from 1500 meters to the marathon. In the interview Pete talks about the strides made by ZAP athletes and lessons they’ve learned over the past year, which of his athletes, like Joe Driscoll, are on the cusp of reaching the next level, the role of post-collegiate running groups in the recent U.S. distance running revival, a comparison of ZAP to other groups like Hanson-Brooks and Team USA Minnesota Download the podcast to hear Pete discuss these topics, as well as, how he got into coaching, , his coaching philosophies (including an explanation of periodization and his individualized and Lyrdiard-oriented approach), his own running/coaching heroes, advice for young athletes and their coaches, and much more! ***** This episode is sponsored by Bill Rodgers Sportswear. After 21 years Bill Rodgers Sportswear is closing out their line of high-quality running apparel. Visit shopfest.com to take advantage of an unprecedented 50% discount on all in-stock items! That is shopfest.com! *****
Team USA's young standout MATT TEGENKAMP
17/09/2007
Episode 80 of TheFinalSprint.com Podcast; the most listened to running podcast in North America, features my interview with Matt Tegenkamp; a Team USA standout coming off of an extremely impressive year; including his fourth place finish in the 5000m at the IAAF World Championships. In the interview Matt talks about his very successful rookie experience at the World Champs, the frustration of coming within 0.03 seconds of the bronze medal, and what he learned about the difference between American and international racing. Matt also weighs in on the debate over the pacemakers; explaining how they impact the sport’s global fan base and how their inclusion and the pressure for world records at international meets may affect the use of performance enhancing drugs. Download the podcast to hear Matt discuss these topics, as well as, dealing with the added expectations and pressure that come along with his recent success, the different philosophies held by many European runners in terms of training paces, the need for more knowledgeable commentators during American track & field TV broadcasts, and much more! ***** This episode is sponsored by Bill Rodgers Sportswear. After 21 years Bill Rodgers Sportswear is closing out their line of high-quality running apparel. Visit shopfest.com to take advantage of an unprecedented 50% discount on all in-stock items! That is shopfest.com! *****
