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The Final Surge Podcast

The Final Surge Podcast

We are excited to bring you podcast interviews from some of the brightest in the running, triathlon and endurance industry. We'll touch on a variety of topics about training, injury prevention, racing, nutrition and much more!

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Final Surge Podcast Episode 20: Calum Neff

November 9, 2016 by Final Surge

In Episode 20 of the Final Surge Podcast we talk double World Record Holder Calum Neff. Calum recently set World Records for fastest marathon and half marathon while pushing a stroller.

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Final Surge Podcast Episode 19: Dathan Ritzenhein

November 1, 2016 by Final Surge

In Episode 19 of the Final Surge Podcast we talk to 3-time American Olympian and 2:07:47 marathon runner Dathan Ritzenhein. Dathan is currently self-coached as he prepares for the New York Marathon as one of the overall favorites.

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Final Surge Podcast Episode 18: Steve Magness

October 26, 2016 by Final Surge

In Episode 18 of the Final Surge Podcast we talk to running coach and author Steve Magness. Steve is well known for his book The Science of Running. Steve coaches at the University of Houston and has also coached many Olympic and World Championship athletes.

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Final Surge Podcast Episode 17: Kyle Kranz

October 19, 2016 by Final Surge

In Episode 17 of the Final Surge Podcast we talk to running coach Kyle Kranz based in Rapid City, South Dakota. Kyle discusses how he became a runner later in life and turned his passion for the sport into a successful online coaching business.

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Final Surge Podcast Episode 16: Ariana Hilborn

September 28, 2016 by Final Surge

In Episode 16 of the Final Surge Podcast we hear the amazing story of Olympic marathon runner Ariana Hilborn who runs for the Sonoran Distance Project. Having never run in high school or college, Ariana went from running her first marathon in 4:37 to running an Olympic Qualifying time 6 years later.

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Final Surge Podcast Episode 15: Zach Bitter

September 21, 2016 by Final Surge

In Episode 15 of the Final Surge Podcast we talk Ultrarunner and Coach Zach Bitter. Zach holds the 100 mile American record as well as the 12 hour world record for ultrarunning.

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Final Surge Podcast Episode 14: Chris Newport

September 14, 2016 by Final Surge

In Episode 14 of the Final Surge Podcast we talk to coach and nutritionist Chris Newport of The Endurance Edge, a team of experts working together to help everyday athletes reach and sustain peak performance and health.

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Final Surge Podcast Episode 13: Mike Caldwell

September 7, 2016 by Final Surge

In Episode 13 of the Final Surge Podcast to talk to coach Mike Caldwell of the Asics Greenville Track Club-ELITE, a post-collegiate Olympic development team which recently had four athletes qualify for the 2016 Olympic Trials.

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Final Surge Podcast Episode 12: Tom “Tinman” Schwartz

August 31, 2016 by Final Surge

In Episode 12 of the Final Surge Podcast, we talk to coach Tom “Tinman” Schwartz. Tom’s athletes include Drew Hunter, the recent high school phenom who now runs professionally for Adidas, as well as two-time world age group record holder and current 8th grade student Grace Ping.

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Final Surge Podcast Episode 11: James McKirdy

August 17, 2016 by Final Surge

In Episode 11 of the Final Surge Podcast, we talk to coach James McKirdy of McKirdy Trained. James has built an amazing coaching business in just a year starting from scratch and building up to over 100 clients and hiring other coaches to help him. McKirdy Trained coaches athletes who are brand new to the… [Read More]

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Final Surge Podcast Episode 10: Drew Wartenburg

August 10, 2016 by Final Surge

In Episode 10 of the Final Surge Podcast, we get ready for the start of track and field at the Olympics by talking to coach Drew Wartenburg of the NorCal Distance Project. Drew coaches Olympians Kate Grace (800m) and Kim Conley (5000m).

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Final Surge Podcast Episode 9: Neely Spence Gracey

August 3, 2016 by Final Surge

In Episode 9 of the Final Surge Podcast, we talk to professional runner and coach Neely Spence Gracey. Neely was the top female American finisher at the 2016 Boston Marathon finishing 9th overall in her marathon debut.

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Final Surge Podcast Episode 8: Nathan Rodriguez

July 26, 2016 by Final Surge

In Episode 8 of the Final Surge Podcast, we talk to Iowa State Runner Nathan Rodriguez. Nathan was a multiple-time state champion runner in high school and is now one of the top runners at Iowa State in his sophomore year.

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Final Surge Podcast Episode 7: Jason Fitzgerald

July 20, 2016 by Final Surge

In this episode we interview runner, coach, author and blogger Jason Fitzgerald, founder of the popular website Strength Running. Jason discusses what it takes to stay healthy as a runner, provides some resources for dynamic workouts and warm-ups, as well as much more.

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Final Surge Podcast Episode 6: Justin Park

July 12, 2016 by Final Surge

In this episode we interview professional triathlete Justin Park. Justin discusses how he overcame a life-threatening heart condition to pursue his dream of competing with the top athletes in the world in the sport of triathlon.

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Final Surge Podcast Episode 5: Luke Humphrey

July 6, 2016 by Final Surge

In this episode we interview professional runner, author and coach Luke Humphrey of Hansons Coaching Services. Luke discusses marathon training, gives advice to new runners, and discusses the launch of his new group coaching site HCSRunClub.com

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