Welcome to the Final Surge Podcast. We recorded this episode with Newbury Park Coach Sean Brosnan back in the early summer. But with technical difficulties with Zoom the episode was lost. After working to figure out what happened the recording was found. Newbury Park is concluding on what may very well be the best high school cross country season of all time. This recording happened before the season started so we do not discuss the season, but we do talk about his philosophies which lead to this historic season.

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Welcome to Episode 184 of the Final Surge Podcast where we talk to Will and Sean of RunningLane. RunningLane is putting on a national championship race for high school cross country runners this year. With the cancellation of Nike Nationals, there was an opening, and RunningLane is filling that void. They already have a very impressive list of teams and individuals who have committed to attend. We talk to them about the event and the course.

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Welcome to episode 183 of the Final Surge Podcast where we welcome Brodie Sharpe from down under to the program. Brodie runs the Run Smarter Podcast. Brodie has a Physiotherapy Practice and helps runners overcome and prevent injuries. We get into some common myths, talk about strength training and other things you can do to stay healthy.

1:30 How did you get started in running?

3:05 How does that play into what you are doing in the running community?

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Welcome to episode 182 of the Final Surge Podcast where today we welcome Olympian runner turned Olympic Coach Lee Troop to the show. Lee represented Australia in the Olympics as a runner and last year coached his second athlete to an Olympics qualification when Jake Riley qualified for Team USA in the marathon. We talk about his running career, what Jake has been up to, and also discuss Lee’s Team Boulder club.

1:10 How did you get started in the running community?

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Welcome to episode 181 of the Final Surge Podcast. This week we welcome professional runner Keira D’Amato to the show. Keira has an amazing story which ended with her just recently getting a professional contract from Nike. This was the first professional contract she was offered, and she was in her mid 30’s. She took the time to share her story with us which we think you are going to find fascinating.

1:00 How she got started in running?

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