In Episode 68 of the Final Surge Podcast, we speak with competitive ultra runner and coach Korey Konga of Upper Left Distance Training. Korey began running as a way to change his health and later developed a successful coaching business. We talk ultra training, the business of coaching, and much more.
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 67: Jay Johnson Part 2
In Episode 67 of the Final Surge Podcast we welcome back Coach Jay Johnson to discuss marathon training. We focus on his book which is written for busy adults with hectic lives who are trying to train for a marathon. We also discuss the marathon long run and Jay’s thoughts on the glycogen depleted long run.
Final Surge Podcast Episode 66: Jay Johnson Part 1
In Episode 66 of the Final Surge Podcast we welcome back Coach Jay Johnson. In part one of this interview we talk to Jay about his upcoming high school coaching clinic where five of the top coaches in the country will be speaking on topics such as training theory, team culture, specific training for XC and outdoor track, and much more.
Final Surge Podcast Episode 65: Jason Moore
In Episode 65 of the Final Surge Podcast we talk to the creator of the EliteHRV app, Jason Moore. EliteHRV now integrates with Final Surge. Jason is a Systems Designer and Health & Performance Consultant, in addition to being a coach. He discusses what HRV is and how it can benefit your training.
Final Surge Podcast Episode 64: Joan Hunter
In Episode 64 of the Final Surge Podcast we talk to Loudoun Valley High School coach Joan Hunter. The Loudoun Valley boys’ team had a perfect score at the Virginia state meet this past weekend, taking places one through five. We also discuss Joan’s son, professional runner Drew Hunter and talk about an upcoming running clinic this January that Joan will be taking part in.
Final Surge Podcast Episode 63: Ben Rosario
In Episode 63 of the Final Surge Podcast we talk to Ben Rosario, head coach of Northern Arizona Elite. The NAZ Elite team had a lot of success the past couple of weeks in the marathon with four male athletes running 2:13 or faster, and two female athletes in the top 10 at NYC. We discuss this in addition to marathon specific training.
Final Surge Podcast Episode 62: Bart Yasso
In Episode 62 of the Final Surge Podcast we talk to Bart Yasso, the “Mayor of Running”. Bart has worked for Runners World for 30 years and just released a new book called Race Everything. We discuss the new book and a lot more.
Final Surge Podcast Episode 61: Jim Vance
In Episode 61 of the Final Surge Podcast we welcome Coach Jim Vance, who wrote the book titled Run with Power. Jim is a professional triathlon coach to Olympians and World Championship athletes, and is one of the foremost experts on using a running power meter (such as Stryd) for run training.
Final Surge Podcast Episode 60: Matt Fitzgerald & Ben Rosario
In Episode 60 of the Final Surge Podcast we talk to acclaimed author Matt Fitzgerald and NAZ Elite coach Ben Rosario about Matt’s successful Chicago Marathon after training and living like a professional runner. Matt trained and lived in Flagstaff, AZ during his marathon build-up and successfully accomplished his goal of running under 2:40 at Chicago.
Final Surge Podcast Episode 59: Dennis Barker
In Episode 59 of the Final Surge Podcast we talk to coaching legend Dennis Barker. As coach of Team USA Minnesota, Coach Barker had 75 top 3 finishes in U.S. Championship races and had 29 different athletes make World Championship teams. We discuss training fundamentals and his new book.
Final Surge Podcast Episode 58: Jens Jakob Anderson
In Episode 58 of the Final Surge Podcast we talk to RunRepeat.com founder, Jens Jakob Anderson. Jen tells us how RunRepeat got started, and we discuss the ins and outs of running shoes regarding the latest trends, studies, shoe ratings and reviews, and much more.
Final Surge Podcast Episode 57: Carrie Lane
In Episode 57 of the Final Surge Podcast, we talk to Carrie Lane, former track and field coach at the University of Nebraska and Virginia. Carrie is now a Sports Performance Coach and is a USTFCCCA Strength Certification Instructor. Carrie talks about strength training for endurance athletes, plyometrics, warm-ups before workouts, and much more.
Final Surge Podcast Episode 56: Jonathan Beverly
In Episode 56 of the Final Surge Podcast, we talk to Jonathan Beverly, former Editor at Running Times and current writer for Runner’s World. Jonathan has authored a book titled Your Best Stride. We discuss the book with him and dig into the mechanics of running.
Final Surge Podcast Episode 55: Drew Wartenburg, Neely Spence Gracey, Mario Fraioli, Joan Hunter, Matt Fitzgerald, Sean McCaffery and Kyle Kranz
In Episode 55 of the Final Surge Podcast, we talk to a variety of coaches and athletes from the high school level up to the Olympic level on how they use training logs and incorporate them into their daily coaching. Each coach gives us insight on what they feel is the most important aspect of keeping a history of the athlete’s training.
Final Surge Podcast Episode 54: Marcelo Holcberg
In Episode 54 of the Final Surge Podcast, we talk to Coach Marcelo Holcberg. Marcelo was a runner turned triathlete turned coach. Marcelo moved from Brazil and started a coaching business in the United States from the ground up. We talk coaching, triathlon training, periodization and much more.
Final Surge Podcast Episode 53: Dr. Chris Segler
In Episode 53 of the Final Surge Podcast, we talk to Dr. Chris Segler, a competitive triathlete and doctor who specializes in working with endurance athletes. We ask Chris about injury prevention, finding the right doctor, looking for the right running shoes, and much more.
