In Episode 84 of the Final Surge Podcast we talk to athlete and race announcer, Steve Fleck. Steve announces at races across North America, including many Ironman events and Rock ‘N Roll marathon events. We ask Steve about his background in the sport and get the inside scoop on what it takes to be an announcer at some of the biggest endurance events in the world.
Final Surge Podcast Episode 83: Sam Parsons of Tinman Elite
In Episode 83 of the Final Surge Podcast we talk to Sam Parsons, a former NC State athlete who now runs professionally for Adidas and the Tinman Elite running team in Boulder, CO. We ask Sam about his high school training, his transition from college to being a pro, and he gives us some insight on what we’ll be seeing from the Tinman Elite running team in the coming months and years.
Final Surge Wins Triathlete Magazine 2018 Best Online Training Log Face Off
Final Surge wins the 2018 Best Online Training Log Face Off in the June Edition of Triathlete Magazine. Up against other leading online platforms, Final Surge was picked for ease of use and its robust feature set!
Final Surge Podcast Episode 82: Zach Cole
In Episode 82 of the Final Surge Podcast we talk to runner and web developer Zach Cole. Zach has recently launched Hopdash.com, a new site for runners who travel. The site allow users to connect with running communities, find local running groups, and find new routes.
Final Surge Podcast Episode 81: Boston Preview with Neely Spence Gracey
In Episode 81 of the Final Surge Podcast we talk to professional runner and the 2016 top American finisher at Boston, Neely Spence Gracey. Neely discusses Boston for first-time participants, and then gives us a preview of Monday’s race with her predictions.
Feature Update: Social Walls for your Athletes, Teams and Clubs!
Coaches and club leaders can now launch their own private social wall within the Final Surge app, allowing athletes to interact with each other, share workouts, post photos, comments and more!
Feature Update: Mailbox for iOS & Android Apps
We have updated our iOS and Android apps to include the Mailbox, a feature that allows coaches to send messages to athletes, teams and clubs. The Mailbox integrates with conventional email systems and push notifications to ensure no message is missed.
Final Surge Podcast Episode 80: Dr. Josh Emdur
In Episode 80 of the Final Surge Podcast we talk with runner and medical professional Dr. Josh Emdur. Josh works for a new online primary care physician service called SteadyMD which is specializing in medical care for athletes. JoshÍs specialty is working with runners and we discuss how this new way of healthcare is changing the way runners receive medical treatment.
Addaero Users: Import Workout History and Library/Catalog
Addaero athletes and coaches can now import their workout history and their workout library/catalog into Final Surge. Final Surge has been working with Addaero to help make the transition between the platforms as easy as possible.
Final Surge Podcast Episode 79: Mario Fraioli
In Episode 79 of the Final Surge Podcast we talk to author and coach Mario Fraioli. This episode is all about training and racing the 5k. We talk race strategy, why the 5k is unique compared to other distances, discuss training volume, the types of workouts a 5k runner should be doing, and Mario lays out a sample week of training that he would give an athlete.
Amby Burfoot Launches “Run With Amby” Partnering With Final Surge
Amby Burfoot, well-known author and winner of the 1968 Boston Marathon has partnered with Final Surge to launch his new website “Run With Amby” which is an interactive training program for beginning runners.
Final Surge Podcast Episode 78: Kellyn Taylor
In Episode 78 of the Final Surge podcast we talk to HOKA NAZ Elite runner Kellyn Taylor and her coach Ben Rosario. Kellyn is coming off a great NYC performance and is now preparing for the Boston marathon in April. We discuss her current training, why she and Ben chose Boston as her next race, and her expectations. Ben also talks specifics on training and how they are preparing for the Boston course and how it is different and unpredictable at times.
Final Surge Podcast Episode 77: Steve Palladino
In Episode 77 of the Final Surge podcast we talk to running coach and running power meter expert, Steve Palladino. Steve has been training athletes using running power meters, has worked with Stryd and has developed his own power training zones. We discuss why power should be used for runners, some of the various metrics surrounding run power, and the benefits of using power over other training methods.
Final Surge Podcast Episode 76: Danny Dreyer
In Episode 76 of the Final Surge Podcast we welcome ChiRunning founder Danny Dreyer. Danny explains what ChiRunning is all about and how the technique helps you run with less effort and reduces your chance of injury. We discuss some specifics of running posture and the concept of running with a forward fall, and we discuss the new ChiRunning training plans offered on Final Surge.
ChiRunning Official Training Plans Now Available at FinalSurge.com
ChiRunning has chosen Final Surge to be their official training plan partner and will offer 5k, 10k, half and full marathon ChiRunning technique-based running plans.
Final Surge Podcast Episode 75: Jay Dicharry
In Episode 75 of the Final Surge Podcast we welcome back Dr. Jay Dicharry, author of Anatomy for Runners. Jay now has a new book titled Running Rewired. We dive into Jay’s new book, find out what rewiring your body means, and Jay discusses why some of the most popular core exercises most runners do may not be helping you to be a better runner.
