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.
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!
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Final Surge Podcast Episode 74: Ben Rosario
In Episode 74 of the Final Surge Podcast we welcome back Coach Ben Rosario of HOKA NAZ Elite. In this episode we discuss training for the Boston Marathon. Ben’s athletes Kellyn Taylor and Scott Smith are currently preparing for Boston, and Ben has created training plans specifically for Boston and will be doing a special blog for these plans over the coming weeks.
Final Surge Podcast Episode 73: Alan Webb
In Episode 73 of the Final Surge Podcast, we welcome Olympian and American Mile Record Holder Alan Webb. We speak to Alan about his new coaching business and his coaching philosophy. In addition, we chat about his thoughts on the mile, ask some training questions, discuss his past injuries and his life since retirement from professional running.
Final Surge Podcast Episode 72: Jacob Puzey
In Episode 72 of the Final Surge Podcast we speak with Jacob Puzey, Canadian Road 50K National Champion and head coach and owner of Peak Run Performance. We talk with Jacob about his running background, his current running career, and his coaching resume and philosophy.
Final Surge Podcast Episode 71: Jonathan Beverly
In Episode 71 of the Final Surge Podcast we speak with Jonathan Beverly, author of the new book Run Strong, Stay Hungry. In his book, Jonathan reveals the secrets of veteran racers who are still racing fast and loving the sport decades after they got their start.
Final Surge Podcast Episode 70: Jonathan Marcus
In Episode 70 of the Final Surge Podcast we speak with Coach Jonathan Marcus of High Performance West. Jonathan is also the co-host of the popular On Coaching Podcast. We discuss the new High Performance West site and ask him a lot of training questions from our listeners.
Final Surge Podcast Episode 69: Camille Herron
In Episode 69 of the Final Surge Podcast we speak with ultrarunner and world record holder, Camille Herron. In addition to setting some world records this year, Camille also won the famous Comrades Marathon ultra race. We talk to Camille about her start in running, overcoming injuries, running 12 hours on a track, and much more.
