Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Final Surge Blog A free online training log for athletes of all types including runners, triathletes, cyclists, swimmers and their coaches. Great for teams and clubs. Find coaches and training plans online! ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://blog.finalsurge.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Amazfit x Final Surge Sync is Here!](https://blog.finalsurge.com/amazfit-x-final-surge-sync-is-here/) - Final Surge now has full integration with Amazfit watches (through the Zepp app), allowing athletes to push planned structured workouts to their Amazfit devices as well as sync completed workouts from the Zepp app to the Final Surge calendar. There are two ways to push planned structured workouts to your Amazfit calendar. You can manually - [Now Sync Planned Structured Workouts to Garmin Connect](https://blog.finalsurge.com/now-sync-planned-structured-workouts-to-garmin-connect/) - Final Surge fully integrates with Garmin Connect to push planned workouts to devices and sync completed sessions back to your training calendar. - [Now Build Structured Workouts in Mobile App](https://blog.finalsurge.com/build-edit-and-sync-structured-workouts-in-final-surge-app/) - Create and sync structured workouts on the go with Final Surge mobile app. Build intervals, ramps, and more for Garmin, COROS, Apple Watch & others. - [Introducing Final Surge x Zwift Integration – Sync Planned Cycling and Running Workouts to Zwift](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-zwift-integration/) - Everyone can now complete Final Surge bike and run workouts directly in Zwift! - [Introducing the Attendance Roster Feature in Final Surge](https://blog.finalsurge.com/introducing-the-attendance-roster-feature-in-final-surge/) - A new coaching feature for tracking attendance, rewarding athletes, and gathering valuable insights for team and group events. - [New Athlete Premium Feature – Upload Photos to Workout Comments](https://blog.finalsurge.com/upload-photos-to-workout-comments/) - We’re excited to announce a new feature for our Athlete Premium subscribers. Athletes and coaches can now upload photos to workout comments. In addition to adding a photo, a built-in photo editing tool in the Final Surge app allows you to crop, rotate, and draw on your photos before uploading. This is great for coaches - [Sync Planned Structured Workouts to Suunto](https://blog.finalsurge.com/sync-planned-structured-workouts-to-suunto/) - Final Surge now has full integration with Suunto, allowing athletes to push planned structured workouts to their Suunto watches as well as sync completed workouts from Suunto to the Final Surge calendar. There are two ways to push planned structured workouts to the Suunto app. You can manually push single workouts from the Final Surge - [Sync Planned Structured Workouts to COROS](https://blog.finalsurge.com/sync-planned-structured-workouts-to-coros/) - Final Surge now has full integration with COROS, allowing athletes to push planned structured workouts to their COROS devices as well as sync completed workouts from COROS to the Final Surge calendar. There are two ways to push planned structured workouts to your COROS calendar. You can manually push single workouts from the Final Surge - [HRV & Morning Readiness – Now Part of Athlete Premium](https://blog.finalsurge.com/hrv-morning-readiness-now-part-of-athlete-premium/) - We’re excited to introduce our new HRV & Morning Readiness feature! Athletes who are subscribed to Athlete Premium can now take a daily HRV reading each morning using only their phone’s camera. By simply placing your finger over your phone’s camera, the Final Surge app can now determine your HRV (Heart Rate Variability), resting heart - [Final Surge Completes Today’s Plan Data Import for Coaches and Athletes](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-completes-todays-plan-data-import-for-coaches-and-athletes/) - With the announcement that the online training platform Today’s Plan is closing in March of 2024, Final Surge has been working with the team at Today’s Plan to make switching to the Final Surge platform as easy as possible. Final Surge has successfully completed the automatic import of workout libraries, training plans and workout history - [The Running Summit - Get your Final Surge Discount](https://blog.finalsurge.com/the-running-summit-get-your-final-surge-discount/) - Rock Hill, SC — The Running Summit is set to take place on December 9th - 10th, 2023, conveniently located near Charlotte, NC, at Winthrop University in Rock Hill. This two-day event is for coaches, runners, and fitness enthusiasts seeking insights, expertise, and inspiration from renowned speakers. This year's speakers include: Alex Hutchinson, the New - [Final Surge x Apple Watch Integration Guide](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-x-apple-watch-integration-guide/) - With the release of iOS 17.1 and WatchOS 10.1, Final Surge is happy to announce we now have full integration with Apple Watch! Athletes can now sync their Apple Watch to the Final Surge iOS app. In doing this, both planned and completed workouts can sync to/from Apple Watch: Completed Workouts - Any workout you - [Introducing Final Surge App 4.0](https://blog.finalsurge.com/introducing-final-surge-app-4-0/) - We're excited to unveil the next iteration of the Final Surge mobile apps. Natively built, packed with new features and visual enhancements that will take your training to the next level. Final Surge apps help you reach your goals, whether you're a seasoned runner, triathlete, cyclist, endurance athlete, or just starting your fitness journey. Apple - [Introducing Project 2:59 - A Collaboration Between The Running Effect Podcast and Final Surge](https://blog.finalsurge.com/introducing-project-259-a-collaboration-between-the-running-effect-podcast-and-final-surge/) - The Running Effect Podcast and Final Surge are proud to announce Project 2:59, a collaborative endeavor that combines Dominic Schlueter's determination to achieve a sub-3-hour marathon with the coaching expertise of Alex Ostberg, a seven-time All-American in track and field. The endeavor will be powered by Final Surge's mobile app and coaching platform. Project 2:59 - [The Benefits of Hiring a Triathlon Coach & What to Look for in One](https://blog.finalsurge.com/the-benefits-of-hiring-a-triathlon-coach-what-to-look-for-in-one/) - Guest Post by Karen Parnell If you're serious about triathlon training, hiring a coach can be a game-changer. A triathlon coach can help you achieve your goals faster, avoid injuries, and improve your overall performance. We can have all the resources and kit to train for a triathlon, but if we don't have a structured plan or a direction to head in with the help of a guide or coach, we may get lost along the way. - [Introducing Coaching Business](https://blog.finalsurge.com/introducing-coaching-business/) - We are excited to announce the launch of a long-requested feature for coaches, retailers, and clubs -- a fully integrated Coaching Business suite allowing for the seamless creation and management of subscriptions, payments, waivers, and onboarding! Coaching Business streamlines the business side of training athletes from inside the Final Surge platform! New features include: Recurring - [Final Surge Announced as the Presenting Sponsor of the 2023 UESCA Ultrarunning Conference](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-announced-as-the-presenting-sponsor-of-the-2023-uesca-ultrarunning-conference/) - UESCA is pleased to announce Final Surge as the presenting sponsor of the 2023 Ultrarunning Coach Conference (https://ultraconference.uesca.com). The conference will be held at The Antlers Hotel in downtown Colorado Springs, Colorado from September 29th – October 1st. The conference will be headlined by renowned ultrarunning coach and author, Jason Koop and will bring together - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 185: Sean Brosnan](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-episode-185-sean-brosnan/) - 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 - [Final Surge Integration with FuelFood.io](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-integration-with-fuelfood-io/) - FuelFood.io is a meal planning service for endurance athletes, providing delicious recipes that are optimized based on your training plan, event schedule, diet and preferences. Final Surge athletes can now connect their account with FuelFood.io, and in 15 minutes or less, athletes can plan their meals and shop for the food that supports the week’s - [United Endurance Sports Coaching Academy (UESCA) Partners with Final Surge](https://blog.finalsurge.com/united-endurance-sports-coaching-academy-uesca-partners-with-final-surge/) - United Endurance Sports Coaching Academy (UESCA), the leader in science-based endurance sports education has announced that it is partnering with online training platform and app, Final Surge. UESCA offers coaching certifications for running, triathlon, ultrarunning, cycling and endurance sports nutrition, focusing on the science behind training methodologies. However, just because research deems a training practice - [Final Surge Integration with the Fuelin Nutrition App](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-integration-with-the-fuelin-nutrition-app/) - Fuelin is a nutrition coaching app and program that takes the guesswork out of daily nutrition, fueling, and hydration for endurance athletes. The Fuelin app now syncs with Final Surge and provides athletes with a personalized nutrition program based on their individual training plan. Additionally, Final Surge Athlete Premium users get a 20% discount on - [Introducing Athlete Premium](https://blog.finalsurge.com/introducing-athlete-premium/) - The Final Surge app is always free for athletes to use. However, if you want additional features above and beyond our core training platform, then our new Athlete Premium service is for you! Athlete Premium is also a great way to support Final Surge if you like the app and want to help us grow - [Sync Planned and Completed Workouts to your Apple Watch with iSmoothRun](https://blog.finalsurge.com/sync-final-surge-apple-watch-ismoothrun/) - iSmoothRun is one of the most powerful workout apps for the iPhone and Apple Watch. It records run, bike and swim workouts, as well as allowing you to execute structured workouts through the app. In addition, iSmoothRun works with most heart rate monitors, foot pod sensors and power sensors such as Stryd. With the latest - [New IRONMAN Training Plan Marketplace by Final Surge](https://blog.finalsurge.com/new-ironman-training-plan-marketplace-by-final-surge/) - Final Surge has partnered with IRONMAN to launch the IRONMAN Training Plan Marketplace, allowing athletes training for IRONMAN®, IRONMAN 70.3® and 5150® events to find and utilize training plans created by IRONMAN U Certified Coaches. IRONMAN U coaches have been working with Final Surge to develop training plans for each specific IRONMAN race, giving athletes - [Copy Date Range to Training Plan & Bulk Workout Delete](https://blog.finalsurge.com/copy-date-range-to-training-plan-bulk-workout-delete/) - Copy Date Range to Training PlanTwo new features have been released in the Beta web platform that have been highly requested. The first feature is for coaching accounts only, and this allows a coach to copy any date range from an athlete or team calendar and turn that date range into a saved Training Plan. - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 184: RunningLane RXC](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-episode-184-running-lane-rxc/) - 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 - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 183: Brodie Sharpe](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-episode-183-brodie-sharpe/) - 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 - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 182: Lee Troop](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-episode-182-lee-troop/) - 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 - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 181: Keira D'Amato](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-episode-181-keira-damato/) - 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 - [Athlete Availability & Scheduling Feature](https://blog.finalsurge.com/athlete-availability-scheduling-feature/) - The new Athlete Availability & Scheduling feature is now available in our Beta web platform. This new feature allows athletes to let their coaches know what days they are available to train, and how many hours each day they can devote to training. In addition to setting up a normal weekly availability schedule, athletes can - [Sync Swim Workouts Directly from FORM](https://blog.finalsurge.com/sync-swim-workouts-directly-from-form/) - Final Surge is happy to announce a direct sync integration from the FORM Swim app which allows athletes to sync swim workouts from FORM Smart Swim Goggles. FORM goggles allow you to see your performance metrics inside of the goggle lens while you are swimming. View metrics such as pace, heart rate, stroke rate, distance - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 180: Tyler Day](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-episode-180-tyler-day/) - Welcome to episode 180 of the Final Surge Podcast where today we welcome NAU national champion Tyler Day, who recently turned pro and announced he was joining former collegiate teammate Matt Baxter and Coach Ben Rosario with Northern Arizona Elite. We talked a little bit about his rise from a good Arizona high school runner - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 179: Racemob](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-episode-179-racemob/) - Welcome to episode 179 of the Final Surge Podcast where today we welcome Bertrand Newsom and Kevin Chang. They both came to running later in life and have teamed up to form Racemob. Racemob is a community of runners that share tips, stories, trumps, and laughter. They are also a podcast and coaching platform using - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 178: Martin Hehir](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-episode-178-martin-hehir/) - Welcome to episode 178 of the Final Surge Podcast where we welcome back Martin Hehir. We had Martin on the podcast almost 4 years ago when he was a year out of college and running with the NAZ Elite team in Flagstaff. Today he is in Philadelphia, going to medical school, getting ready for his - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 177: Noah Droddy](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-episode-177-noah-droddy/) - Welcome to episode 177 of the Final Surge Podcast where we welcome professional distance runner Noah Droddy to the show. Droddy has a great story of a slightly better than average runner in high school who became an Olympics Trial qualifier. Droddy burst onto the scene in 2016 at the Trials and recently finished second - [Sync Workouts from ROUVY](https://blog.finalsurge.com/sync-workouts-from-rouvy/) - The highly requested direct workout sync from ROUVY is here! Final Surge users can now sync their ROUVY account to Final Surge, and all workouts completed on the ROUVY platform will automatically sync to your Final Surge calendar, allowing both athletes and coaches to view and analyze the completed workout in our apps and web - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 176: Joey Berriatua](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-episode-176-joey-berriatua/) - Welcome to episode 176 of the Final Surge Podcast where we welcome back Tinman Elite athlete Joey Berriatua to the podcast. Joey was first with us a year and a half ago on episode 123. Joey joined us to talk about where is running is now, recent PR's he has had and we talk about - [App & Beta Platform Updates – December 2020](https://blog.finalsurge.com/app-beta-platform-updates-december-2020/) - We’ve released some updates in both our iOS/Android apps and our Beta web platform. Below are some new features that are now available. Garmin Sync Indicator and Single Structured Workout Push In both the Final Surge apps and Beta web platform, you will now see a Garmin icon on the workout card which denotes if - [Sync Structured Workouts to Garmin Connect Calendar](https://blog.finalsurge.com/sync-structured-workouts-to-garmin-connect-calendar/) - The Final Surge Garmin Connect IQ app has been discontinued and replaced with a direct integration of Final Surge structured workouts in the Garmin Connect calendar. Final Surge now has a direct integration with the Garmin Connect calendar and can sync your planned structured workouts to Garmin Connect, allowing you to execute these workouts on - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 175: Tom Schwartz](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-episode-175-tom-schwartz/) - Welcome to episode 175 of the Final Surge Podcast where today we welcome back Tinman Elite coach Tom Schwartz to the podcast. Tom is working on his doctoral dissertation for exercise science and we talk about that and how you can get involved too. We also catch up with how some of the Tinman team - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 174: Christine Thorn](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-episode-174-christine-thorn/) - Welcome to episode 174 of the Final Surge Podcast where today we welcome professional runner Christine Thorn to the program. Four years ago Christine was playing basketball on a scholarship in college. Last year she ran 11th in the Steeplechase at the US National Championships. We talk to Christine about the path she took to - [Videos & Attachments for Workouts](https://blog.finalsurge.com/introducing-videos-attachments-for-workouts/) - We’re happy to announce a big feature update to our Beta web platform and our iOS/Android apps. This latest update allows coaches to create a workout attachment library and then attach individual videos, images, PDFs and other files directly to workouts for athletes to view. This allows coaches to give athletes additional instruction and guidance - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 173: Drew Hunter](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-episode-173-drew-hunter/) - Welcome to episode 173 of the Final Surge Podcast where we welcome back Tinman Elite athlete Drew Hunter to the program. Drew has been busy this year helping to launch the Hammer and Axe Training site and is currently working on a virtual turkey-trot that has some amazing prizes. :50 How are you and the - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 171: Ben Rosario](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-episode-171-ben-rosario/) - Welcome to episode 171 of the Final Surge Podcast where today we welcome back NAZ Elite coach Ben Rosario. A lot has happened with Ben and his team since we last caught up including a new deal between Hoka and NAZ, a couple of new signings of athletes and he has announced the Marathon Project. - [Sync Structured Running Power Workouts to Stryd](https://blog.finalsurge.com/sync-structured-workouts-to-stryd/) - We are happy to announce that Stryd has released a direct structured workout sync with Final Surge. This allows Stryd athletes and coaches to create power-based structured running workouts inside of the Final Surge platform, and have the workouts sync down to Stryd so that users can complete the workout using the Stryd Garmin Connect - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 170 - Dóra Kemecsei](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-episode-170-dora-kemecsei/) - Welcome to episode 170 of the Final Surge Podcast where today we welcome triathlete and Ironman Triathlon coach Dora Kemecsei to the podcast. The Corona pandemic has taken toll on the triathlon scene this year, but things are starting to show a sign of opening back up with the first Ironman race going off this - [Final Surge Podcast 169: Scott Dickens of FORM](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-169-scott-dickens-of-form/) - Welcome to episode 169 of the Final Surge Podcast. Today we welcome Olympic swimmer Scott Dickens to the podcast. Scott joins us to talk about FORM, a revolutionary swimming goggle that gives you real-time metrics. Last week Final Surge announced we are now syncing with FORM so we invited Scott on to discuss what FORM - [Final Surge Podcast 167: Luke Humphrey](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-167-luke-humphrey/) - Welcome to episode 167 of the Final Surge podcast. Today we welcome back former professional runner turned coach Luke Humphrey. Luke joins us to talk about the last few months of life with Covid for a running coach. We also talk about his new series that will be starting this month that is a 13-week - [Final Surge Podcast 168: Roberto Mandje](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-168-roberto-mandje/) - Welcome to episode 168 of the Final Surge Podcast where we welcome former Olympian and now a coach at NYRR Roberto Mandje to the show. Roberto talks about how the pandemic is affecting the NYRR and the plan for the 2020 NYC Marathon to be a virtual race. We also talk about the NYRR Coaching - [August 2020 App Updates](https://blog.finalsurge.com/august-2020-app-updates/) - We’re happy to announce some big updates to the Final Surge iOS & Android apps that both extend functionality and increase efficiency and ease-of-use. If you don’t have the latest update of the Final Surge app, you can get it below. Once in horizontal view, you can zoom in/out by pinching and you can scroll - [Final Surge Podcast 166: Kim Conley](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-166-kim-conley/) - Welcome to episode 166 of the Final Surge Podcast. Today we welcome back Olympian Kim Conley to the show. We catch up with Kim and talk about how she is handling this long period between race and what advice she has for staying motivated. :45 Where are you with your training? 1:09 When is the - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 164: "Nobby" Hashizume](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-episode-164-nobby-hashizume/) - Welcome to Episode 164 of the Final Surge Podcast where we welcome Coach Nobby of the "Lydiard Training & Academy" powered by "Five Circles". Arthur Lydiard is a legendary coach and Nobby got to know Lydiard very well while he was still alive. We talk about the training system and he shares some personal stories - [Ride Sync Integration with TrainerRoad](https://blog.finalsurge.com/ride-sync-integration-with-trainerroad/) - With the release of TrainerRoad’s Ride Sync integration, you can now create planned structured workouts using the Final Surge Workout Builder and automatically sync them to your TrainerRoad account. In addition, workouts done on TrainerRoad will now be automatically synced to your Final Surge calendar as a completed workout. View the TrainerRoad support article on - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 162: Dave Montgomery](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-episode-162-dave-montgomery/) - Welcome to episode 162 of the Final Surge Podcast. Every spring the track world watches as high school boys chase the elusive sub-4 minute mile club. This year with the quarantine lockdown that chase looked more elusive than ever. In late May a group of elite runners got together for the Quarantine Clasico. In that - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 161: Summer of Uncertainty](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-episode-161-summer-of-uncertainty/) - Welcome to episode 161 of the Final Surge Podcast. This week we do something different. We talk to 5 successful high school coaches from 5 different parts of the country about this summer of uncertainty. We get their advice on how they are dealing with the current environment and not knowing what the upcoming season - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 160: Chris Twiggs](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-episode-160-chris-twiggs/) - Welcome to Episode 160 of the Final Surge Podcast. Today we welcome Chris Twiggs to the podcast. Chris is a long time Final Surge user and an even longer coach with Jeff Galloway. Some know Galloway for from his spot on the US Olympics Team, some know him for his writing in Sports Illustrated, but - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 159: Ben Tilus](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-episode-159-ben-tilus/) - Welcome to episode 159 of the Final Surge Podcast where today we welcome coach and performance lab expert Benjamin Tilus to the show. Ben is the host of the XLR8 Podcast and does work with the XLR8 Performance Lab in Iowa. We talk about how you can take your threshold and VO2 Max numbers and - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 158: Tom 'Tinman' Schwartz](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-episode-158-tom-tinman-schwartz/) - Welcome to episode 158 of the Final Surge Podcast. We welcome back the most downloaded guest of all time, Coach Tom 'Tinman' Schwartz. We catch up on a few things including how his team is dealing with the current lockdown situation, what teams should be doing now to get ready for the fall season and - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 157: Amanda Brooks](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-episode-157-amanda-brooks/) - Welcome to episode 157 of the Final Surge Podcast. Today we welcome Amanda Brooks. Amanda is a coach, but you probably know here from her running blog Run To The Finish. Amanda is one of the most successful running bloggers of all time. We talk to her about her blog, about coaching athletes, how she - [BEHIND-THE-SCENES OF THE HOKA NAZ ELITE TEAM’S TRAINING FOR THE 2020 OLYMPIC TRIALS MARATHON](https://blog.finalsurge.com/behind-the-scenes-of-the-hoka-naz-elite-teams-training-for-the-2020-olympic-trials-marathon/) - Head Coach Ben Rosario takes us through the thought process behind his team’s training heading into Atlanta and breaks the news that he’s made three versions (Intermediate, Advanced and Super Advanced) of the plan available for purchase on Final Surge. Hey everyone! It’s been almost two weeks since the United States Olympic Trials Marathon in - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 148: Steve Pallidino Running with Power](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-episode-148/) - Episode 148: We welcome back 2:16 marathoner turned coach Steve Palladino. Steve coaches using the Stryd Power Meter. We talk to Steve about what power is when it comes to running, how it differs from other training guides and what has changed in the power world in the last two years. 1:37 What is running - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 141: Brad Lindeberg](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-episode-141-brad-lindeberg/) - Welcome to episode 141 of the Final Surge Podcast where today we welcome marathon and ultra runner Brad Lindeberg. Brad is getting to run New York City this weekend as part of his 50 marathon or longer races in 50 states and how having a personal coach has helped him achieve new goals. 1:17 How - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 143: Dathan Ritzenhein](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-episode-143-dathan-ritzenhein/) - Episode 143: Dathan Ritzenhein joins us to talk about the recent Chicago and NYC Marathons. Along with his own running, he is also coaching and his athletes include Olympic hopeful Parker Stinson. We talk Olympic marathon trials and shoe tech. 1:00 What happened so you needed to pull out of the Chicago Marathon? 4:28 We - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 146: Morgan Pearson](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-episode-146-morgan-pearson/) - Episode 146: Professional triathlete Morgan Pearson was one of the founding members of the Tinman Elite club and joins us to talk about the founding of the group. We also discuss his transition to becoming a professional triathlete and his win at this past week's Club Cross Championship. 1:02 Morgan's background and how it lead - [Episode 149: Marc Bloom](https://blog.finalsurge.com/episode-149-marc-bloom/) - Welcome to episode 149 of the Final Surge Podcast. In this episode, we welcome Marc Bloom to the show to talk about his new book Amazing Racers. Anyone who follows high school running knows that Fayetteville-Manlius is an amazing story. Their girl's team won the Nike National XC Championship 11 of the first 12 years - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 150: Jonathan Marcus](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-episode-150-jonathan-marcus/) - Episode 150: Welcome to episode 150 of the Final Surge Podcast where coach and podcast host Jonathan Marcus joins us to talk about speed. In episode 145 we had Tony Holler on to talk about Feed The Cats and developing speed. Today Jonathan Marcus joins us to discuss how exactly to implement that for endurance - [Final Surge Podcast 151: Hollie Sick FueledbyLOLZ](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-151-hollie-sick-fueledbylolz/) - Welcome to episode 151 of the Final Surge Podcast. We welcome in Hollie Sick who runs the popular blog Fueled By Lolz. Hollie is a collegiate swimmer turned runner and has worked in a running store for the last six years. We talk about several topics including the new World Athletic ruling on race shoes. - [Final Surge Podcast 152: US Marathon Trials](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-152-us-marathon-trials/) - Welcome to episode 152 of the Final Surge Podcast. This episode is all about the upcoming USA Men and Women's Olympic Marathon Trials. In the first half of this episode, I have Mario Fraioli joining me to talk about the men's race. Then in the second half, Erin Strout of Women's Running joins me to - [Final Surge Podcast 153: Jacob Riley](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-153-jacob-riley/) - Welcome to episode 153 of the Final Surge Podcast. Last week we had on a couple of experts to talk about the US Olympics Marathon Trial. On the men's side, despite a strong Chicago Marathon, Jake Riley did not get much attention. Many casual marathon observers did not even know the name. Jake had to - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 154: Aliphine Tuliamuk](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-episode-154-aliphine-tuliamuk/) - Welcome to episode 154 of the Final Surge Podcast where today we welcome Olympian Aliphine Tuliamuk. Aliphine was a surprise to some, but she ran the Olympic Marathon Trials in Atlanta fully expecting to make the team. We talked to her about her amazing story of growing up in Kenya, moving to the United States - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 155: Doug Petrick](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-episode-155-doug-petrick/) - Welcome to episode 155 of the Final Surge Podcast. Today we welcome high school coach Doug Petrick to the podcast. Doug has built one of the most successful teams in western Pennsylvania. Doug does a presentation called the 5 principles that improved our distance program. We talk about those five things and how he is - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 156: Drew Hunter](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-episode-156-drew-hunter/) - Welcome to episode 156 of the Final Surge Podcast. Today we welcome back Tinman Elite runner Drew Hunter. Drew is coming off the first real injury of his running career. We talk about the setback and what that was like for him. We then get into the current Covid-19 situation and how that has impacted - [Final Surge Podcast Espisode 145: Tony Holler](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-espisode-145-tony-holler/) - Welcome to episode 145 of the Final Surge Podcast. Today we welcome hall of fame sprint coach Tony Holler. Tony is an extremely popular coach known for his program Feed The Cats. He has been coaching for close to 40 years and we talk to Tony about how what he does with sprinters can translate - [Beta Platform Updates: Merge/Unmerge, Full Workout Details & Zone Analysis](https://blog.finalsurge.com/beta-platform-updates-merge-unmerge-full-workout-details-zone-analysis/) - We’ve recently released several new features in the Beta platform that we’re excited to share with you. The first of these is the ability to Merge and Unmerge GPS workouts that synced to the platform and paired incorrectly with a planned workout on your calendar. This functionality is also available in our iOS & Android - [Beta Platform Updates: Workout Quick Delete](https://blog.finalsurge.com/beta-platform-updates-workout-quick-delete/) - Our newest update to the Beta platform allows coaches and athletes to quickly delete workouts from their calendar by simply dragging them to the left or right, outside of the scrollable calendar area. Watch the tutorial video below to see this new feature in action: In addition to the Workout Quick Delete, we have fixed - [Final Surge Podcast Eposide 144: Jay Johnson](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-eposide-144-jay-johnson/) - Welcome to episode 144 of the Final Surge podcast. We welcome back the founder of the Boulder Running Clinics Jay Johnson to talk about his clinics and the state of high school distance running. What are the most successful programs doing and how are people incorporating things like speed more into their programs. I have - [Assistant Coaches and Hiding Workouts Features](https://blog.finalsurge.com/assistant-coaches-hiding-workouts/) - Coaches are now able to invite other coaches in the system to their account and give them access to one or more teams. This is ideal for companies with multiple coaches, or, for head/assistant coach relationships such as at colleges and high schools. - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 142: Mario Fraioli](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-episode-142-mario-fraioli/) - Episode 142: This week we welcome Mario Fraioli to the podcast we talk about the recent Chicago and NYC marathons, the sub 1:59 marathon and what this all tells us about the upcoming Olympic Trials. We also discuss the shoes. How much do they help and what should be the limits. Please share the podcast - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 140: Coach Isaias Ramirez](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-episode-140-coach-isaias-ramirez/) - Welcome to episode 140 of the Final Surge Podcast. Corcoran High in California has a very successful running program. Coach Isaias Ramirez is the unlikely leader of the program. With no running background, Coach Ramirez leaned on other coaches to help develop his winning philosophy. In the last year, he has implemented something he learned - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 139: Mark Sortino](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-episode-139-mark-sortino/) - Episode 139: Today we welcome back triathlon coach Mark Sortino to the podcast. Mark joined us on Episode 39 and now he joins us again 100 episodes later. Mark runs Team MPI and we talk to him about his coaching organization, some coaching continuing education sessions that he has coming up and what to expect - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 138: Jason Fitzgerald](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-episode-138-jason-fitzgerald/) - Episode 138: Jason Fitzgerald of Strength Running. Jason has been blogging and creating online courses for about a decade. Jason has a new program out called Running Smarter, Runner Stronger. This program is 17 chapters of high-quality video to make you a better runner. Check out Jason's program and if want to train with a - [Final Surge Podcast 137: Brad Curtis](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-137-brad-curtis/) - Episode 137: Brad Curtis is the cross country coach of a small school in Arizona. Their boy's team this year is a top ten school in the state, not bad for a school of only 200 kids with only 12 boys on the team. We talk to Brad about the struggles of being a coach - [Final Surge Podcast 136: Reed Fischer](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-136-reed-fisher/) - Episode 136: Reed Fischer of the Tinman Elite Group has had quite a year. He has set a PR in everything from the 5k to the half marathon and just came in 5th in the 20k National Championship. This is quite an accomplishment for someone who didn't break 23 minutes in a 5k his freshman - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 135: Dr. Jason Karp](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-episode-135-dr-jason-karp/) - Episode 135: We welcome Dr Jason Karp who has been a competitive runner since sixth grade. Dr. Karp is also a coach and the bestselling author of 8 books and over 400 articles. We talk about several issues including cardio, mental health benefits fo running and the importance of coaches and athletes knowing about the - [Final Surge Podcast 134: Matt Baxter](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-134-matt-baxter/) - Episode 134: Matt Baxter grew up running in New Zeland. He comes over to the states to run for Coach Smith and the NAU Lumberjacks and helped lead the team to 3 straight Cross Country titles. We talked about the mental game of not always having your best race and his transition to running as - [Final Surge Podcast 133: Woody Kincaid](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-133-woody-kincaid/) - In episode 133 we have a great show for you. Did you watch the USATF's? Did you see the men's 5k? I thought it was absolutely one of the most entertaining 5k races I have ever seen. Over the course of that race I went from thinking what is Woody Kincaid doing up there, to - [Final Surge Podcast 127: Mark Hadley](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-127-mark-hadley/) - Episode 127: Mark Hadley is a very successful marathon coach having coached several Olympic Trial qualifiers and over 100 Boston Qualifiers. He is also the father of Alana Hadley who was tearing up the roads as a high school runner. We talk about some of the common mistakes new marathon runners make, the five key - [Final Surge Podcast 129: Stryd Power Meter Updates](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-129-stryd-power-meter-updates/) - Episode 129: Today Stryd Power Meter employee Evan Schwartz joins us to talk about the new and updated Stryd Power Meter. The power meter is just one tool that many people are turning to for help in their training and racing. Today Evan joins us to talk about the new wind reading on the Stryd - [Final Surge Podcast 131: Dr Jeff Messer](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-131-dr-jeff-messer/) - Dr. Jeff Messer is one of the most successful high school coaches of the 21st Century. He has won more state cross country titles than not including winning the 2016 National Coach of the Year. In 12 years he was involved in coaching 11 State Championship teams. Jeff is also the head of the exercise - [Final Surge Podcast 132: Dani Filipek](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-132-dani-filipek/) - In Episode 132 of the Final Surge Podcast, we welcome Olympics Trials qualifier and 50 mile US Trail Champ Dani to the podcast. Dani currently also coaches for Luke Humphry and the Hanson running team. She recently had a fundraising run for domestic violence and sexual assault advocacy which we talk about. 1:15 How Dani - [App Feature Updates: Quick Menu & Merge/Unmerge Workouts](https://blog.finalsurge.com/app-feature-updates-quick-menu-merge-unmerge-workouts/) - We are happy to announce two new iOS and Android app features that we have just released. The first new feature is our new Quick Menu functionality. This allows you to quickly access all of our context menu options for a workout from the daily view screen, saving you time when editing, shifting or copying - [Final Surge Podcast 130: Kids Love To Run](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-130-kids-love-to-run/) - Welcome to episode 130 of the Final Surge Podcast where we welcome Jeff Taylor. Jeff has been coaching youth runners for close to 30 years and in the last year has launched a non-profit organization called Kids Love to Run. We talk about the organization and the challenges of getting youth engaged with distance running. - [FS Podcast 128: Lawrence Avery](https://blog.finalsurge.com/fs-podcast-128-lawrence-avery/) - Episode 128: Lawrence Avery did not start running until he was 30 years old. Almost a decade later he is running sub 2:30, has a successful coaching business and splits his time between his home UK and Kenya. We discuss what inspired him to get running, how an injury lead to his passion for coaching - [Sync Workouts from Sporty Go! – Wear OS Smartwatch App](https://blog.finalsurge.com/sync-workouts-from-sporty-go-wear-os-smartwatch-app/) - Final Surge has integrated with our first Wear OS smartwatch partner- Sporty Go! Athletes that have a Wear OS smartwatch can now link their Sporty Go! app to their Final Surge account and sync their completed workouts to their Final Surge calendar. For more information on Sporty Go! and to download the app, click here. - [Final Surge Podcast 126: Bernie Montoya](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-126-bernie-montoya/) - Episode 126: In 2012 Bernie Montoya won the high school Dream Mile in a time of 4:01 and became the top recruit in the country. He decided to stay home and go to ASU. Whatever happened to Bernie? Well in college he was diagnosed with a heart condition and then had a series of injuries. - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 125: Tom Fowler of Polar USA](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-episode-125-tom-fowler-of-polar-usa/) - Episode 125: Polar has been a leader in heart rate technology for several decades now. One of the largest GPS watch brands on the market, we are pleased to announce we now import from Polar directly into Final Surge. Tom Fowler is the president of Polar, a former professional triathlete Tom discusses workouts with Mark - [Sync Polar Flow to Final Surge](https://blog.finalsurge.com/sync-polar-flow-to-final-surge/) - Final Surge now has direct sync to Polar Flow, allowing athletes to automatically send their completed workout data from their Polar Flow account to their Final Surge calendar. Here is how you can set up the sync in both the Final Surge iOS & Android apps and through the web platform: Setup from Final Surge - [Final Surge Podcast 124: Kim Conley](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-124-kim-conley/) - Episode 124: We welcome back Olympian Kim Conley to the Final Surge Podcast. Kim has had a rough time with injuries since she last joined us before her marathon debut. She is back on the track now and we discuss what her plans are for the 2020 Olympic year. :40 Last time we had you - [Final Surge Podcast: Episode 123 Joey Berriatua](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-episode-123-joey-berriatua/) - Episode 123: Joey Berriatua is one of the up and coming young guns of the Tinman Elite Group. Joey has an interesting story. Joey is the son of a former baseball player who got a pretty late start in the track and field world. Joey has been an underdog since he started and has defied - [Final Surge Podcast 122: Jason Fitzgerald](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-122-jason-fitzgerald/) - Episode 122: Jason Fitzgerald joins us again to talk about strength training, the differences between lifting for endurance and speed and the importance of the glutes. We also talk about how he would periodize a strength program. 1:02 Strength running podcast - We discuss his new podcast 1:47 Why strength training is not cross training. - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 121: Kerry Camberg](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-episode-121-kerry-camberg/) - Welcome to Episode 121 of the Final Surge podcast where we welcome veteran World Duathlon finalist Kerry Camberg to the program. Right after we recorded the podcast Kerry qualified again for the World Championship. Kerry was a late bloomer to endurance athletics and talks about how it is never too late to set big goals - [Final Surge Podcast 120: Neely Spence Gracey](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-120-neely-spence-gracey/) - Episode 120: Neely Spence Gracey has been on the podcast several times, but we have not caught up with her since she had her baby Athen's. In this episode, we talk about what it was like having to take so much time off, what the comeback process has been like and we talk about her - [Final Surge Podcast 119: Megan Ping](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-119-megan-ping/) - Episode 119: Megan Ping joins us to talk about the summer camp the Ping family does with Coach Tom Tinman Schwartz over the summer called the Project Gold Running Camp. We discuss the camp, what the kids can expect and catch up with how Grace Ping did recently at the World Cross Country Championships U20 - [New Final Surge iOS & Android App Updates: Language and Workout Builder](https://blog.finalsurge.com/new-final-surge-ios-android-app-updates-language-and-workout-builder/) - We’re excited to announce a couple of big app updates. The first update centers around our Workout Builder in the Beta Platform. If you or your coach have been creating structured workouts to execute on a fitness device like Garmin (using our Garmin Connect IQ™ app) or Zwift, you can now see the details of - [Coach Feature: Building & Using Structured Workouts with Multiple Target Types](https://blog.finalsurge.com/coach-feature-building-using-structured-workouts-with-multiple-target-types/) - All athletes train differently. Some may prefer to use heart rate training while some may prefer power, while others prefer to train using pace. As a coach, it can often be time consuming to create multiple workouts for each type of training target (heart rate, power, pace). Our new Workout Builder feature for coaches makes - [Final Surge Podcast 117: Ben Rosario and the changes in track and field](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-117-ben-rosario-and-the-changes-in-track-and-field/) - Episode 117: Ben Rosario joins us to talk about the recent changes in track and field. We discuss what it may mean for the Diamond League meets to drop the 5k and how the IAAF changing the Olympic qualifications standards will impact the USA and other countries. 1:25 Diamond League dropped the 5k, why do - [FS Podcast 118: Jessica Tonn](https://blog.finalsurge.com/fs-podcast-118-jessica-tonn/) - Jessica Tonn has been one of the top 10k runners in the country over the last few years. Today she joins me to discuss her move back to her home Phoenix area and we discuss her changing coaches. Jess has struggled with injuries off and on and we talk about how she is now doing - [Final Surge Podcast 116: Laura Norris](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-116-laura-norris/) - Laura Norris is a running coach and a running blogger. Laura is always putting out great content on her website This Runners Recipes. :49 Where did your love for blogging start? 3:33 How many posts have you put out in the last five years? 3:54 Did you do any sports in high school? 4:45 How - [Final Surge to be the Official Training Platform of Tinman Elite](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-to-be-the-official-training-platform-of-tinman-elite/) - Final Surge has partnered with professional running team Tinman Elite to be their official training and coaching platform for the 2019 season. Coach Tom “Tinman” Schwartz formed the team in 2017 with the goal of becoming one of the top running teams in the world, competing for spots to the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. - [FAQ: Manually Uploading FIT and TCX Files to your Calendar, and how to Export these from Garmin Connect and Strava](https://blog.finalsurge.com/faq-uploading-fit-and-tcx-files-exporting-garmin-strava/) - A frequent question we get is how to manually upload a workout file to an athlete’s calendar or to an existing planned workout on that athlete’s calendar. This blog will detail out the steps to do this, and also show you how to manually export these files from Garmin Connect and from Strava (scroll to - [Final Surge Podcast 115: ESports with Frank Garcia](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-115-esports-with-frank-garcia/) - E-Sports is taking off around the globe, and one of the big players in the physical game aspect is CVRcade. Many cyclists can now make more money riding in E-Sport tournaments than they can on the roads. In this episode talk to Frank Garcia and find out what exactly the experience is like. :45 What exactly - [Final Surge Podcast 113: Does a new runner need a coach with Lisa Pozzoni](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-113-does-a-new-runner-need-a-coach-with-lisa-p/) - Lisa Pozzoni is not out to coach elite-level runners, Lisa loves coaching new runners and helping them find join in running and finishing things they may have thought were impossible. :40 How is your typical coaching client different 2:01 How did you get started in running? 3:06 How did you get introduced to Chi Running? 4:55 - [Final Surge Podcast 114: Denny 'Diz Runs' Kahne](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-114-denny-diz-runs-kahne/) - We are now almost eight weeks through the new year. Where are you with your goals and New Year resolutions? Coach Denny Kahne of Diz Runs Podcast recently asked his Facebook group that question. We talk about what they said what you can do now to get back on track if you are off track. - [Final Surge Podcast 112: Meg Makenzie and James Montgomery](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-112-meg-makenzie-and-james-montgomery/) - Meg Mackenzie is an elite trail runner and all-around mountain athlete. She has spent the better part of the last 5 years racing around the world. She is passionate about the psychological side of training and racing and has used her own experience to guide her unique approach to coaching athletes. James Montgomery is a - [Feature Update: Coach Pages and Coach Training Plan Sales](https://blog.finalsurge.com/coach-pages-training-plan-sales/) - Coaches who use Final Surge now have the ability to launch their own Coach Page to help market their coaching services and sell their own training plans online. - [Final Surge Podcast 111: Scott Fauble and Ben Rosario](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-111-scott-fauble-and-ben-rosario/) - 2018 was a very successful year for NAZ Elite athlete Scott Fauble. A seventh-place finish at the New York City Marathon and second American. He also wrote a book with his coach Ben Rosario called Inside The Marathon, which some are hailing as one of the best running books of all time. Scott and Ben were in the Phoenix - [Final Surge Podcast 110: Greg McMillan on Boston](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-110-greg-mcmillan-on-boston/) - Boston is only 13 weeks away. How would you like to learn about running Boston from Meb, Greg McMillian and others for free? This week we talk to coach Greg McMillian about a series of 8 free webinars you can sign up for and learn from the best and most experienced people on Boston. You will learn how to run Boston, - [Final Surge Podcast 109: Brad Hudson](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-109-brad-hudson/) - Brad Hudson has had many phases to his successful coaching career. In today's episode, we talk to Brad about what he and his star athlete Allie Kieffer are up to in the desert of Arizona. If you have not seen our latest announcement on social media, Final Surge now has Garmin Connect IQ support. Head over to blog.finalsuge.com for more details. Topics covered: - [HOKA ONE ONE Northern Arizona Elite Renews Partnership Deal With Final Surge](https://blog.finalsurge.com/hoka-one-one-northern-arizona-elite-renews-partnership-deal-with-final-surge/) - Partnership will continue to include sharing training logs and selling training plans FLAGSTAFF, (AZ) – January 10, 2019 – HOKA ONE ONE Northern Arizona Elite has announced the signing of an official sponsorship renewal with Final Surge. The deal runs through the end of 2019 and ensures Final Surge will remain the official training log - [Final Surge Podcast 108: Kyle Kranz](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-108-kyle-kranz/) - How do you start or grow a coaching business? It is now January 2019 and one of your goals for 2019 may be to start or grow a coaching business. We are joined by Coach Kyle Kranz who has grown his business significantly over the last few years. We had him on in episode 17 and now - [Final Surge Releases New Garmin® Connect IQ™ App](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-releases-new-garmin-connect-iq-app/) - FinalSurge.com announces the launch of their new Garmin Connect IQ app, giving athletes the ability to build and download structured workouts on Connect IQ-enabled Garmin devices. The new Final Surge beta web platform allows athletes and their coaches to build running, cycling and swimming workouts using pace, heart rate and power values, targeted zones, and - [Final Surge Podcast 107: Tom 'Tinman' Schwartz](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-107-tom-tinman-schwartz/) - Our two most downloaded podcast of all time are Joe Vigil and Tinman. Tinman was in the Phoenix area for a couple days, my home area, so I arranged to get together with him. We agreed to sit down to record a podcast. As I was setting up we were talking about my high school team's season - [Final Surge Podcast 106: Matthew Sakiestewa Gilbert](https://blog.finalsurge.com/775-2/) - The Hopi Indians have a long history and relationship with running. We talk to Professor Matthew Sakiestewa Gilbert the Director of American Indian Studies and Professor of History at the University of Illinois. Matthew was involved in the making of the movie Beyond the Mesas and has a book called Hopi Runners: Crossing the terrain between - [105: Brogan Austin winner of CIM](https://blog.finalsurge.com/105-brogan-austin-winner-of-cim/) - When people were projecting the winners of the Californian International Marathon, which served this year as the USATF Marathon Championship Race, Brogan Austin was not the most mentioned name. Not even close. After his win the message boards lit up, who is this guy, he must be a doper. Turns out he is not a - [Final Surge Podcast 104: Jordan Gusman](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-104-jordan-gusman/) - Jordan Gusman is the latest member of the Tinman Elite training group and on Episode 104 we catch up with him in Colorado before he heads home to Austrillia to race in their 10k National Champs. We get to know about youth running down under and how his training has changes since joining the team. - [Final Surge Podcast 103: Chris Chavez Citius Mag](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-103-chris-chavez-citius-mag/) - Today we welcome Chris Chavez the founder of Citius Mag and the Citius Mag Podcast where we find out how he developed his passion for track and field. - [Final Surge Podcast 102: Guy Crawford and Kate Bevilaqua](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-102-guy-crawford-and-kate-bevilaqua/) - Last week we had our first husband-wife coaching team on the podcast and this week we follow it up with professional triathletes and owners of GK Endurance Guy Crawford and his wife Kate Bevilaqua. Guy and Kate share their journey to a professional athlete and talk about their coaching program. Background Kate grew up playing netball - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 37: Nate Helming](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-37-nate-helming/) - In Episode 37 of the Final Surge Podcast our guest is The Run Experience founder Coach Nate Helming. Nate specializes in helping runners and other endurance athletes stay injury free through strength training and mobility exercises. Nate has a great YouTube channel and is featured in many popular publications. - [Final Surge Announces Launch of New Web Platform Beta](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-announces-launch-of-new-web-platform-beta/) - FinalSurge.com introduces the first look at the next generation of their web-based training and coaching platform. With the success of their iOS & Android apps which recently won Triathlete Magazine’s Face Off for Best Online Training Log, Final Surge wanted to bring the same clean design and intuitive functionality to their web version, creating a - [Final Surge Podcast 101: Drew and Caitlin Sapp](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-101-drew-and-caitlin-sapp/) - Today we have our first husband and wife team on the podcast together. In Episode 101 we talk to Caitlin and Drew Sapp who own a company called Crew Racing. Drew is a full-time triathlon coach and Caitlin a physical therapist and they have found a niche working with athletes coming back from injuries. They have - [Brauny’s Chicago ’18 Training Blog: Chicago Marathon Recap](https://blog.finalsurge.com/braunys-chicago-18-training-blog-chicago-marathon-recap/) - Aaron Braun wraps up his series on his training for the Chicago Marathon with his post-race notes. Find out what he was thinking and how he feels about it. - [Final Surge Podcast 100: Brad Kearns](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-100-brad-kearns/) - He was one of the top-ranked triathletes in the world and holds the Guinness World Record for the fastest hole of golf ever played over 500 years. So what drives Brad Kearns to always push himself to be better? In episode 100 of the Final Surge Podcast, we talk to author, podcaster, coach and world record - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 99: Patrick McCrann](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-episode-99-patrick-mccrann/) - Endurance Nation coaches over 600 athletes. Today we talk to founder Patrick McCrann about his online community which has helped 16 qualify for Kona this year. - [Achieving the Perfect Peak](https://blog.finalsurge.com/achieving-the-perfect-peak/) - It’s 5:30 in the morning and we’re driving to the USA Cycling National Road Championships, where I will be competing in the U23 Time Trial later that day. - [Brauny’s Chicago ’18 Training Blog: September 17th – September 23rd](https://blog.finalsurge.com/braunys-chicago-18-training-blog-september-17/) - A final “bigger” week of training in the books for me. The last 2 weeks before the race we will begin to taper with a cutback on weekly volume and length of workouts. For this week my focus was on keeping my energy levels as high as I could, and getting one more really tough - [Knowledge Is Faster?](https://blog.finalsurge.com/knowledge-is-faster/) - Knowledge isn’t something you either have or don’t have. Everyone has knowledge. Without it, well, it’s hard to imagine life without knowledge. - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 98: Mark Allen](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-episode-98-mark-allen/) - In 2012 ESPN called Mark Allen the greatest endurance athlete of all time. Mark joins us to discuss how he got started, 1989 Ironman and coaching. - [New Feature - Sync Workouts from Strava!](https://blog.finalsurge.com/strava-sync-feature/) - You can now sync your Strava account with Final Surge, enabling any workout uploaded to your Strava account to automatically populate your Final Surge training log calendar. - [Brauny’s Chicago ’18 Training Blog: September 10th - September 16th](https://blog.finalsurge.com/braunys-chicago-18-training-blog-september-10/) - Another solid week of training in the books this past week. It started off on Monday and Tuesday being pretty normal 10 + 4 mile double days. I was definitely still feeling pretty tired on both days from my big 26 mile long run the past Sunday. Coach Ben asked if I felt recovered at - [Training In An Imperfect World](https://blog.finalsurge.com/training-in-an-imperfect-world/) - It took me until the final two years of my 15-year racing career to really understand how to train perfectly in an imperfect world. - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 97: Parker Stinson](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-episode-97-parker-stinson/) - Parker Stinson is one of the most exciting young runners around. Moving to the marathon talks about his first marathon where he went for it, & what he learned. - [Brauny’s Chicago ’18 Training Blog: August 27th - September 9th](https://blog.finalsurge.com/braunys-chicago-18-training-blog-august-27/) - This week’s post will cover my last 2 weeks of training as I raced Monday September 3rd, so there weren’t as many workouts to recap in each week; but overall the last couple of weeks have been productive including that US 20k Championship race. On the week leading up to the race, I started with - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 96: Josh Sprague](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-episode-96-josh-sprague/) - What happens when an endurance junkie sees a problem? A new company is formed, at least that is how Orange Mud came about. Today on episode 96 of the Final Surge podcast we talk to Josh Sprague about his endurance career and how that lead him to redesign water packs with his company Orange Mud. - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 95: Aaron Braun](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-95-aaron-braun/) - How do you improve on a top 3 American place at the Chicago Marathon? Welcome to episode 95 of the Final Surge Podcast where today we talk to NAZ Elite runner Aaron Braun about exactly that. Aaron was the leader of the 2017 Chicago Marathon at about 25k, we talk to him about what was - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 2: Coach Brad Hudson](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-2-brad-hudson/) - In this episode we interview world-class coach Brad Hudson of Hudson Elite, an Olympic Development running group based out of Boulder, Colorado. - [Brauny’s Chicago ’18 Training Blog: August 13th - 19th](https://blog.finalsurge.com/aaron-braun-chicago-august-13/) - This week started with driving back to Flagstaff from our family vacation in Santa Barbara. After my failed workout on Sunday, part of my conversation with Coach Ben afterward was strategizing what way to maximize recovery to be prepared for hard workouts this Wednesday and Saturday while negotiating the long drive back home and how - [Brauny’s Chicago ’18 Training Blog: August 20th - 26th](https://blog.finalsurge.com/braunys-chicago-18-training-blog-august-20/) - The pursuit of fitness continued this week. I reached my highest weekly volume of the segment so far, and had a couple of really good workouts. These workouts will certainly help me for Chicago, and will help me in my next race which will be the US 20k Championships on Labor Day. The week began - [Brauny’s Chicago ’18 Training Blog: August 6th - 12th](https://blog.finalsurge.com/aaron-braun-chicago-august-6/) - This week would not be too big of a progression from last week in terms of volume, but the workout and long run were definitely going to be a lot more challenging. Monday and Tuesday got off the same way last week did, with easy run doubles of 10 in the morning and 4 in - [Brauny’s Chicago ’18 Training Blog: July 30th - Aug. 5th](https://blog.finalsurge.com/aaron-braun-chicago-july-30/) - I’m going to start a detailed account of my training leading into returning to the Chicago Marathon in 2018. I raced there last year and finished in 12th place, the 3rd American; running 2:13:41. That was my first marathon since January of 2015, returning from a hip injury that caused me to miss the Olympic - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 94: Matt Fitzgerald](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-94-matt-fitzgerald/) - We talk to Matt Fitzgerald about his new quest, Kona or Bust and how he plans on using his 80/20 Triathlon training to get to the world championships. - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 93: Daniel Cassidy](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-podcast-episode-93-daniel-cassidy/) - Daniel Cassidy the founder of the Major League Triathlon series joins us to talk about his exciting new professional triathlon league. - [Integration with HealthFit - Sync Apple Watch Workouts](https://blog.finalsurge.com/healthfit-integration/) - Apple Watch users can now easily get their data into Final Surge by downloading the HealthFit app for iOS. HealthFit has no recurring in-app purchases and has full support for all workouts, including lap swimming. - [Integration with RunGap - Sync Apple Watch, Nike+ and RunKeeper Workouts](https://blog.finalsurge.com/rungap-integration/) - Apple Watch users can now utilize the RunGap app for iOS to easily upload their workouts to Final Surge. RunGap allows you to share your activity with Final Surge from over 20 of the most popular services including Nike+, Runtastic, RunKeeper and more. - [Remaining Competitive As We Get Older](https://blog.finalsurge.com/remaining-competitive-as-we-get-older/) - On the cusp of my 50th birthday, this is a great time to reflect back on my athletic career, which began at the ripe old age of five. Literally thrown into the deep end of the pool to follow my older siblings into the sport of swimming, my parents held no aspirations for me beyond - [Alyssa And Her FKT](https://blog.finalsurge.com/alyssa-and-her-fkt/) - Alyssa Godesky, professional triathlete and ultrarunner discusses her training for her Fastest Known Time (FKT) on the Vermont Long Trail that she recently set. - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 92: Alyssa Godesky](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-92-alyssa-godesky/) - Why would a professional triathlete decide to take on a Fastest Known Time 5-day challenge of the Long Trail in Vermont? We had Alyssa Godesky on to talk about why she did it and to talk about the challenges she faced. As a professional triathlete and an ultra-marathon runner, Alyssa was no stranger to pain, but the pain of covering 273 miles and over 63,000 feet of elevation is something different. - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 91: Shannon Thompson](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-91-shannon-thompson/) - In Episode 91 we talk to sports psychology and mental performance expert Shannon Thompson of Hypo2 Sport. Shannon discusses the mental aspect of racing, common traits of successful athletes, and much more. - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 90: Garrett Heath](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-90-garrett-heath/) - In Episode 90 we talk to professional runner and Brooks Beast team member, Garrett Heath. We discuss his time at Stanford, becoming a pro, his cross country win over Mo Farah and his future plans in the sport. - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 89: Mike Smith](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-89-mike-smith/) - In Episode 89 we talk to Northern Arizona University Head Coach Mike Smith. We talk to Mike about his training philosophy, working with Dr. Jack Daniels, recruiting high school runners and much more. - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 88: Ruben Sança](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-88-ruben-sanca/) - In Episode 88 we talk to 2012 Cabo Verde Olympian Ruben Sança. We discuss how Ruben got into running, his move to the U.S. and his coaching business, Lowell Running Company. - [Final Surge Announces a New Integration with Endurance Nation](https://blog.finalsurge.com/endurance-nation/) - Final Surge has partnered with Endurance Nation as the official training platform for Endurance Nation members. Members can now use Endurance Nation training plans with all of the features Final Surge offers in their web and mobile training apps. - [Feature Update: The Pain and Injury Report](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-pair/) - Introducing the Pain & Injury Report (PAIR), a simple way for athletes and coaches to track pain and injuries that occur during workouts. By tracking pains and injuries closer, coaches can help athletes take the necessary steps to overcome them quicker or avoid them altogether. - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 86: Tim Broe](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-86-tim-broe/) - In Episode 86 of the Final Surge Podcast we talk to 2004 U.S. Olympian Tim Broe. Tim is also the coach of the new Saucony Freedom Track Club, a Boston-based running team helping talented runners progress to world-champion status in pursuit of their Olympic dreams. We talk to Tim about all of this and more. - [Weekly Workout #2](https://blog.finalsurge.com/weekly-workout-1-14-2015/) - In our first run focused Weekly Workout, Cory Smith of Run Your Personal Best gives us an interval workout that can be incorporated in multiple weeks of your half marathon training buildup. - [Weekly Workout: 400m Track Intervals](https://blog.finalsurge.com/weekly-workout-2-6-2017-neely-spence-gracey/) - Professional runner and coach Neely Spence Gracey shares a classic 400m track interval workout. Neely just won the women's title this past weekend at the Humana Rock 'n' Roll New Orleans Half Marathon with a finishing mile of 5:09. - [Weekly Workout: Tempo/Hill Combo](https://blog.finalsurge.com/weekly-workout-11-21-2016-neely-spence-gracey/) - Professional runner and coach Neely Spence Gracey shares a Tempo/Hill combination workout. - [Weekly Workout: Low Cadence Strength](https://blog.finalsurge.com/weekly-workout-12-5-2016-justin-park/) - Professional triathlete Justin Park shares a workout to help develop strength while on the bike that can be done on flat terrain or while on a trainer. - [Weekly Workout: Tempo Mile Repeats](https://blog.finalsurge.com/weekly-workout-11-26-2016-drew-wartenburg/) - Coach Drew Wartenburg of the NorCal Distance Project shares a Tempo Mile Repeat workout as an alternative to traditional tempo runs. - [Heart Rate and Power Zone Reports Feature](https://blog.finalsurge.com/heart-rate-power-zone-reports/) - We are excited to announce the release of Heart Rate and Power Zone reports to our Reports & Statistics section, along with a new zone chart on the training log Dashboard page. - [What I learned from our U.S. Medalists](https://blog.finalsurge.com/ben-rosario-lessons-from-olympic-medalists/) - Coach Ben Rosario of HOKA NAZ Elite discusses what he learned from a coaching perspective by watching each U.S. Medalist at the Olympic Games. - [THE HIGHER YOU CLIMB...](https://blog.finalsurge.com/naz-elite-2016-olympic-trials/) - Coach Ben Rosario of HOKA Northern Arizona Elite reflects on his team's goals and performances at the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials. - [Introducing the HCS Online Run Club!](https://blog.finalsurge.com/introducing-hcs-online-run-club/) - Announcing the launch of the HCS Online Run Club - a community of runners with group style coaching using the Hansons Method! - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 3: Amby Burfoot](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-3-amby-burfoot/) - In this episode we interview former Boston Marathon Champion and longtime Runner's World editor Amby Burfoot. Amby discusses his running history, his current training, and his newest book. - [Workout Completion Color Coding Feature](https://blog.finalsurge.com/workout-completion-color-coding/) - You can now see a color coded view of your calendar based on how much of the workout you have completed. This allows both coaches and athletes to quickly see how training is going and if there were any workouts that did not get completed as planned. - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 4: Ben Rosario](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-4-ben-rosario/) - In this episode we interview HOKA NAZ Elite coach Ben Rosario. The HOKA NAZ Elite team is a professional running group based out of Flagstaff, Arizona. - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 5: Luke Humphrey](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-5-luke-humphrey/) - 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 - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 8: Nathan Rodriguez](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-8-nathan-rodriguez/) - 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. - [Feature Update: Advanced Workout Analysis](https://blog.finalsurge.com/advanced-workout-analysis-update/) - Updates to our Advanced Workout Analysis page allows you to drill down into your data, viewing metrics on specific segments you highlight. - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 11: James McKirdy](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-11-james-mckirdy/) - 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 - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 6: Justin Park](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-6-justin-park/) - 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. - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 7: Jason Fitzgerald](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-7-jason-fitzgerald/) - 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. - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 9: Neely Spence Gracey](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-9-neely-spence-gracey/) - 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. - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 10: Drew Wartenburg](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-10-drew-wartenburg/) - 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). - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 12: Tom "Tinman" Schwartz](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-12-tom-schwartz/) - 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. - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 17: Kyle Kranz](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-17-kyle-kranz/) - 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. - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 18: Steve Magness](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-18-steve-magness/) - 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. - [Feature Update: Calendar Locking for Coaches](https://blog.finalsurge.com/coach-calendar-locking/) - Coaches can now lock their athlete calendars so that their original planned workouts cannot be moved or deleted. - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 19: Dathan Ritzenhein](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-19-dathan-ritzenhein/) - 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. - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 20: Calum Neff](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-20-calum-neff/) - 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. - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 13: Mike Caldwell](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-13-mike-caldwell/) - 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. - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 14: Chris Newport](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-14-chris-newport/) - 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. - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 15: Zach Bitter](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-15-zach-bitter/) - 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. - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 16: Ariana Hilborn](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-16-ariana-hilborn/) - 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. - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 21: Dr. Richard Hansen](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-21-richard-hansen/) - In Episode 21 of the Final Surge Podcast we talk to Dr. Richard Hansen, coach of the Roots Running Project. Richard is a chiropractor specializing in sports medicine for runners and has helped launch a professional post-collegiate running team featuring athletes like Noah Droddy. - [Final Surge Becomes Official Training Plan Distributor for Canadian Running Magazine](https://blog.finalsurge.com/canadian-running-magazine-partnership/) - Canadian Running Magazine has partnered with Final Surge to be their official training plan provider for their publication and provide their runners with a fully featured online training log to utilize with their plans. - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 24: Joe Vigil](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-24-joe-vigil/) - In Episode 24 of the Final Surge Podcast we talk to legendary coach Joe Vigil. Joe won 26 national titles at Adams State College and produced 425 All-Americans. He has worked with Olympic Bronze Madalist Deena Kastor, Silver Medalist Meb Keflezighi, and recently with Olympians Brenda Martinez and Boris Berian. - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 25: Nick Symmonds](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-25-nick-symmonds/) - In Episode 25 of the Final Surge Podcast we talk to 800m Olympian and entrepreneur Nick Symmonds. Nick discusses training and racing strategy for mid-distance events, his future in the sport, his plans to run a marathon, and his new business venture Run Gum. - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 26: Nick Willis](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-26-nick-willis/) - In Episode 26 of the Final Surge Podcast we talk to 1500m Olympic medalist Nick Willis of New Zealand. Nick discusses his 2016 race in Rio, his training leading up to his race, and his partnership with Final Surge to launch his new business venture, Miler Method Boot Camps. - [Feature Update: Daily Vital Graphing, Steps & HRV](https://blog.finalsurge.com/daily-vital-graphing-steps-hrv/) - We have expanded our Daily Vitals section to include some new metrics and allow you to chart your Daily Vitals over periods of time. - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 22: Alex Hutchinson](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-22-alex-hutchinson/) - In Episode 22 of the Final Surge Podcast we talk to Alex Hutchinson, Sweat Science writer for Runner's World. Alex discusses the latest research on topics like running cadence, foot placement, strength training for endurance athletes, hydration and how beet juice has many possible benefits to your training and health. - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 23: Laura Pizmoht of Salty Running](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-23-laura-pizmoht/) - In Episode 23 of the Final Surge Podcast we talk to Laura Pizmoht, runner and founder of the popular running blog Salty Running. Laura discusses a range of topics from how the blog got started, how much time it takes each day, important issues in women's running and how a woman-focused blog should be read by men as well. - [Kukimbe Announces Partnership with Online Training Plan Provider, Final Surge](https://blog.finalsurge.com/kukimbe-finalsurge-partnership/) - Mobile race-finding app Kukimbe and Final Surge have partnered to provide Kukimbe users the option to purchase world-class training plans to prepare for their upcoming events. - [Final Surge Welcomes HOKA NAZ Elite](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-partners-hoka-naz-elite/) - Final Surge is now the official training log of the HOKA Northern Arizona Elite team! View the NAZ Elite team member training logs online! - [Introducing The New Final Surge Podcast - Episode 1: Coach Jay Johnson](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-1-jay-johnson/) - In episode one of the Final Surge podcast, we talk with Coach Jay Johnson about how he became a coach, common running injuries and his upcoming book on marathon training for busy people. - [Introducing FitTrip _ Our New iOS Partner App](https://blog.finalsurge.com/ios-partner-app-fittrip/) - Final Surge is now fully integrated with FitTrip. Record indoor and outdoor workouts with automatic uploading to your training log! - [Essential Marathon Workouts to Omit Mystery Racing on the Big Day](https://blog.finalsurge.com/essential-marathon-workouts/) - As the spring marathon season approaches, Coach Brad Hudson of HTS Elite shares some marathon training techniques to help you prepare for a successful race. - [Final Surge Partners with NorCal Distance Project](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-partners-norcal-distance-project/) - Final Surge is happy to announce our partnership with the NorCal Distance Project as their official online training log. Coach Drew Wartenburg guest blogs and introduces this group of world-class runners and how they will approach their lofty goals for 2016 and beyond. - [New Team Message Board Feature](https://blog.finalsurge.com/team-message-boards/) - Coaches can now enable team message boards in the system, allowing athletes to discuss various training topics with each other in a forum environment. - [Final Surge and RunSignUp Expand Partnership to Offer Race Training Programs](https://blog.finalsurge.com/finalsurge-runsignup-expand-partnership/) - RunSignUp and Final Surge have expanded their partnership to provide Race Directors with an easy option to add Training Plan Sales to their race registration process. - [Planning, Scheduling and Tracking Workouts to Attain Your Goals](https://blog.finalsurge.com/planning-scheduling-workouts/) - Coach Luke Humphrey discusses the many factors that go into planning a training segment along with the importance of keeping a training log. - [Running Summit Midwest Featuring Jack Daniels](https://blog.finalsurge.com/running-summit-midwest-jack-daniels/) - Hear Legendary Coach Jack Daniels at Running Summit Midwest and get a Final Surge Discount! - [Copy, Move and Delete Multiple Weeks Feature](https://blog.finalsurge.com/copy-move-delete-multiple-weeks/) - With the launch of our Bulk Copy/Move/Delete feature you can now copy, move and delete multiple weeks of workouts at a time. If you are a coach, you can now copy multiple weeks of workouts to other athlete and team calendars as well. - [Introducing Running Wizard!](https://blog.finalsurge.com/introducing-running-wizard/) - Announcing the launch of Running Wizard _ customized training plans to help you arrive at your goal race in peak condition! - [Why We Train Swimming Different](https://blog.finalsurge.com/why-we-train-swim-different/) - Former professional triathlete TJ Fry, known for being first out of the water and setting swim course records, has advice for why many triathletes are doing their swim training incorrectly. - [Weekly Workout #9](https://blog.finalsurge.com/weekly-workout-cruise-intervals/) - Coach Antonio Vega shares a cruise interval workout that can be run on grass and is great for early season marathon training. - [Weekly Workout #8](https://blog.finalsurge.com/early-season-swim-drills/) - Rebecca Adamson of KR Endurance gives us a drill-focused early-season swim workout to help brush up on form and get a feel for the water. - [Announcing the World's First Wearable Power Meter for Runners](https://blog.finalsurge.com/announcing-stryd-power-meter-runners/) - The time has finally arrived! Starting at 8am eastern today, you can get your hands on Stryd, the first wearable device to measure running power, through our crowd funding campaign on Kickstarter (stryd.com/kickstarter). We chose to use Kickstarter as a way to get more people involved and gather more data on power-based run training. The - [Third Party Calendar Syncing](https://blog.finalsurge.com/third-party-calendar-sync/) - Final Surge now allows you to sync your workout calendar with popular third party sites and applications such as iCal, Google Calendar, Microsoft Outlook, Yahoo Calendar and more! Turning this feature on and getting started is easy. First, click on your "Settings" link inside your training log right next to your profile image. Once you - [Weekly Workout #7](https://blog.finalsurge.com/weekly-workout-2-19-2015/) - Dave Williams of Triangle Multisport introduces us to a fixed/single gear cycling workout that helps increase power and efficiency during off-season and early season training. - [Meet the Sonoran Distance Project](https://blog.finalsurge.com/meet-sonoran-distance-project/) - Coach John Reich of the Sonoran Distance Project introduces us to the Arizona-based elite women's running team. - [Weekly Workout #6](https://blog.finalsurge.com/weekly-workout-2-11-2015/) - American Record holder Alan Webb and his wife Julia give us a great 5k preparation workout which focuses on shifting paces and will help you run fast on tired legs. - [You are what you influence.](https://blog.finalsurge.com/addie-bracy-dreaming-big/) - HTS Elite member Addie Bracy gives some insight on what it's like to run post-collegiately as a professional, as well as how she and her Hudson Elite teammates are dreaming big. - [Weekly Workout #5](https://blog.finalsurge.com/weekly-workout-2-4-2015/) - 2010 National Half Marathon Champion Antonio Vega gives us one of his favorite threshold workouts for road racing which he now uses with the athletes that he coaches. - [The Coach/Athlete Relationship](https://blog.finalsurge.com/the-coach-athlete-relationship/) - Thinking of hiring a coach? Do you currently have one? Pete Alfino of Mile High Multisport shares some great advice to help you get the most out of that relationship. - [The Importance (and Joy) of Keeping a Running Log](https://blog.finalsurge.com/the-importance-of-running-log/) - 2008 U.S. Olympic Marathoner Brian Sell reflects on some past memories of his high school, collegiate and professional running career. His training log makes this possible. - [Weekly Workout #4](https://blog.finalsurge.com/weekly-workout-1-28-2015/) - Coach John Reich of the Sonoran Distance Project discusses marathon pace long runs and gives us several ways to incorporate them into our training. - [The Drag and Drop Calendar is here!](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-drag-drop-calendar/) - We are excited to officially announce that workouts on the Final Surge calendar are now draggable. This new feature makes planning and rearranging workout calendars much quicker and will save both coaches and athletes a lot of time. There are three ways to take advantage of this new feature: (1) Drag to Move, (2) Shift - [Runner, your new secret weapon...](https://blog.finalsurge.com/runner-your-new-secret-weapon/) - Are you ready to kick the injury habit? Dr. Ryan Bair shares his "secret weapon" to help you do just that. - [Weekly Workout #3](https://blog.finalsurge.com/weekly-workout-1-21-2015/) - With a focus on recovery this week, Pete Alfino of Mile High Multisport gives us an active recovery workout done on a treadmill that can also be used when dealing with injuries. Don't be fooled however as this can be VERY challenging. - [All Recovery Nutrition is Not Created Equal](https://blog.finalsurge.com/recovery-nutrition-not-equal/) - Chris Newport of Endurance NEWtrition discusses the importance of periodizing your nutrition, as well as varying your recovery nutrition based on the types of workouts you do. - [Confessions of an "I'm never going to race anything farther than a mile...2 mile...5k...10k" marathoner](https://blog.finalsurge.com/confessions-of-a-marathoner/) - Kara Lubieniecki of Brad Hudson's HTS Elite Team reflects on the importance of having a training log during her 15 weeks of training leading up to her Olympic Trials qualifying "A" Standard time at the California International Marathon (CIM). - [Why Hire a Coach?](https://blog.finalsurge.com/why-hire-a-coach/) - Luke Humphrey, member of the Hansons-Brooks Distance Project and owner of Hansons Coaching Services, discusses the importance of finding the right coach who has a philosophy that you believe in. - [Weekly Workout #1](https://blog.finalsurge.com/weekly-workout-1-9-2015/) - In the premier post of our Weekly Workout series, Pete Alfino of Mile High Multisport takes you through a short, yet challenging workout that can be used during your base building phase to help prepare you for longer cycling intervals throughout your season. - [Final Surge and Olympian Nick Symmonds to offer Free Year of Run Gum](https://blog.finalsurge.com/run-gum-giveaway/) - Final Surge has partnered with Olympian and World Silver 800m Medalist Nick Symmonds and his company Run Gum to help promote the new Final Surge iOS App. Athletes can enter to win a free year's supply of Run Gum. - [Acclaimed Running Author Matt Fitzgerald Partners with Final Surge for Unique "Train Like a Pro" Project](https://blog.finalsurge.com/matt-fitzgerald-running-bum/) - Author Matt Fitzgerald will be living and training like a professional marathon runner in preparation for his next book. Matt has relocated to Flagstaff, AZ to train as part of the HOKA Northern Arizona Elite team. Follow his daily blog and workouts on Final Surge. - [Final Surge and AthleteBiz Partnership Offers Support to Professional Track & Field Athletes](https://blog.finalsurge.com/finalsurge-athletebiz-partnership/) - Final Surge has partnered with AthleteBiz to help support professional track and field athletes from the United States. - [Final Surge Partners with Matt Fitzgerald to Offer 80/20 Training Plans](https://blog.finalsurge.com/matt-fitzgerald-training-plans/) - Endurance author, coach and nutritionist Matt Fitzgerald will now offer his 80/20 Running and Triathlon training plans on Final Surge. - [Final Surge Partners with Olympic Medalist Nick Willis to Launch His New Miler Method Boot Camps](https://blog.finalsurge.com/nick-willis-launches-miler-method/) - Olympian Nick Willis has partnered with Final Surge to launch his new business venture, Miler Method. The 6-week online boot camps are designed around interactive training plans for all levels of runners. - [Sync Workouts from MapMyRun & UA Connected Fitness Apps](https://blog.finalsurge.com/ua-connected-fitness-sync/) - You can now sync MapMyRun, Under Armour Record, and other UA Connected Fitness apps with Final Surge, enabling any workout completed or uploaded through those apps to automatically populate your Final Surge training log calendar. - [Integration with HRV4Training - Sync HRV and Resting HR Data](https://blog.finalsurge.com/hrv4training-integration/) - The HRV4Training iOS and Android app now syncs HRV and Resting Heart Rate data directly to Final Surge. HRV4Training is the only scientifically validated HRV app that doesn't require an external sensor. - [Integration with EliteHRV - Sync HRV and Resting HR Data](https://blog.finalsurge.com/elitehrv-integration/) - The EliteHRV app now allows you to send your HRV score and your Resting Heart Rate data to Final Surge. EliteHRV is a global leader in Heart Rate Variability and one of the most widely used HRV apps for endurance sports athletes and coaches. - [HOKA ONE ONE Northern Arizona Elite Renews Partnership Deal with Final Surge](https://blog.finalsurge.com/finalsurge-nazelite-renews-sponsorship/) - Final Surge is proud to announce the renewal of their HOKA NAZ Elite sponsorship and will continue to share team training log data and sell team training plans. - [Final Surge Partners with McMillan Running to Offer Personal Training Plans](https://blog.finalsurge.com/greg-mcmillan-training-plans/) - Coach Greg McMillan has chosen Final Surge to deliver his full library of training plans to the public for the first time ever. Plans are available in every distance from the 800m to the marathon, with customized paces based on the McMillan Calculator. - [Writer Who Trained with Elite Runners Unexpectedly Becomes One](https://blog.finalsurge.com/matt-fitzgerald-running-bum-success/) - Acclaimed running author Matt Fitzgerald successfully capped off his 13-week experiment of training with a professional running team by running a personal best at the Chicago Marathon of 2:39:30. - [Final Surge Sponsors Running Summit in Columbia SC October 21-22, Featuring Joe Vigil and Tom Schwartz](https://blog.finalsurge.com/running-summit-2017/) - Final Surge will be the title sponsor of the Running Summit Southeast in Columbia, South Carolina on October 21-22, 2017. This year's Summit speakers feature coaching legend Joe Vigil and Tom "Tinman" Schwartz. - [Final Surge Partners with Coach Jim Vance and Stryd to Integrate Running Power Metrics and Offer Power-based Training Plans](https://blog.finalsurge.com/jimvance-stryd-partnership/) - Final Surge partners with Coach Jim Vance and Stryd to display running power metrics and utilize power-based run training zones. Additionally, Coach Vance's power-based run training plans will now be offered through Final Surge. - [Final Surge's New Android App Sets a New Standard for Mobile Training Log Apps](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-new-android-app/) - Final Surge is proud to announce the release of our new Android app, setting a new standard in the way coaches and athletes plan and track workouts and communicate with each other. The new app was rebuilt from the ground up to match our recently released iOS app. - [Alan Webb, Tara Welling, Ryan Vail and RunDoyen Partner with Final Surge to Power New Coaching Company](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-partners-rundoyen/) - Final Surge will be the official training log of RunDoyen, a new coaching company aimed at helping the running community connect with and be coached by professional runners such as American Record Holder Alan Webb, Tara Welling and Ryan Vail. - [ChiRunning Official Training Plans Now Available at FinalSurge.com](https://blog.finalsurge.com/chirunning-training-plans/) - 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 Wins Triathlete Magazine 2018 Best Online Training Log Face Off](https://blog.finalsurge.com/finalsurge-best-training-log-triathlete-mag/) - 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! - [Mark Allen is Final Surge's New Partner, Spokesperson, and Advisor for Triathlon](https://blog.finalsurge.com/mark-allen-partnership/) - Mark Allen, 6-time IRONMAN¬ World Champion has partnered with Final Surge to produce a special training program for triathlon. In addition, Allen will be a spokesperson and advisor for all Final Surge triathlon endeavors. - [Amby Burfoot Launches "Run With Amby" Partnering With Final Surge](https://blog.finalsurge.com/amby-burfoot-launches-run-with-amby/) - 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. - [Addaero Users: Import Workout History and Library/Catalog](https://blog.finalsurge.com/addaero-import-data/) - 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. - [Editing Imported GPS Workout Data](https://blog.finalsurge.com/editing-imported-gps-workout-data/) - You can now edit imported GPS workout data in Final Surge. This allows you to adjust statistics such as distance, duration, elevation, heart rate, power and more. - [Feature Update: Social Walls for your Athletes, Teams and Clubs!](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-social-walls/) - 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](https://blog.finalsurge.com/final-surge-mailbox-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. - [Feature Update: The New Hansons Running Calculator](https://blog.finalsurge.com/hansons-running-calculator/) - The Hansons Running Calculator has been updated to be used for any race distance, provides equivalent race times, and now adjusts paces for changes in temperature and humidity. - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 32: Addie Bracy](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-32-addie-bracy/) - In Episode 32 of the Final Surge Podcast we talk to womenÍs US Mountain Running Champion and the 2016 USATF Mountain/Ultra/Trail Runner of the Year Addie Bracy. Addie is a professional runner for the Hudson Elite team that recently made the transition to trail running. In addition, Addie coaches high school athletes. We discuss all of that and more. - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 34: Jason Hartmann](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-34-jason-hartmann/) - In Episode 34 of the Final Surge Podcast we talk to former professional runner and now collegiate coach Jason Hartmann. Jason has run 2:11:06 for the marathon, has been the top American finisher at Chicago, and has placed 4th at Boston multiple times. He now coaches at Saginaw Valley State University. - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 35: Greg McMillan](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-35-greg-mcmillan/) - In Episode 35 of the Final Surge Podcast we talk to coach Greg McMillan. Greg is the founder of McMillan Running, has written books and articles on training and racing, and is the creator of the world famous McMillan Calculator. - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 36: Martin Hehir](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-36-martin-hehir/) - In Episode 36 of the Final Surge Podcast we talk to HOKA NAZ Elite runner Martin Hehir. Marty ran for Syracuse University and helped lead them to a Cross Country National Title in 2015. We talk to Marty about his transition from college to pro and how his training has changed now that he competes at the highest level. - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 38: Denny Krahe](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-38-denny-krahe/) - In Episode 38 of the Final Surge Podcast our guest is host of the Diz Runs podcast Denny Krahe. Denny is a certified athletic trainer and strength specialist who helps runners stay injury free. He recently ran his first ultra race and is also in the process of releasing his new book which helps runners prepare for race day. - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 39: Mark Sortino](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-39-mark-sortino/) - In Episode 39 of the Final Surge Podcast we talk to Team MPI head coach and co-founder Mark Sortino. Mark is a USA Triathlon Level III Coach, a certified USAT Race Director, and is the head coach of Team USA Paratriathlon. In addition to coaching, Mark is a 16-time Ironman finisher. - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 40: Jonathan Marcus](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-40-jonathan-marcus/) - In Episode 40 of the Final Surge Podcast we talk to High Performance West coach Jonathan Marcus. Jonathan has coached all levels of runners from high school kids to elite professionals. He discusses numerous training and racing topic, including what it means to be a coach. - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 46: Korey Konga](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-46-korey-konga/) - In Episode 46 of the Final Surge Podcast we talk to ultramarathoner and coach, Korey Konga of Upper Left Distance Training. Korey discusses why he turned to running, ultra training, and his coaching company. - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 47: Diana Fitts](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-47-diana-fitts/) - In Episode 47 of the Final Surge Podcast we talk to Diana Fitts, a Boston Qualifier and author of the book Better Running Goals. Diana discusses how to set and adjust your goals, how to commit to them, and how to reevaluate goals as priorities change. - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 48: Dr. Stephen Seiler](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-48-stephen-seiler/) - In Episode 48 of the Final Surge Podcast we talk to Dr. Stephen Seiler, the leading researcher on polarized training for endurance athletes. Dr. Seiler explains what this is and why 80% of your training should be done at an easy, low intensity level (80/20 training). He also discusses the amount of rest to take between interval training and the rest interval sweet spot. - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 33: Scott Simmons](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-33-scott-simmons/) - In Episode 33 of the Final Surge Podcast we talk to American Distance Project coach Scott Simmons. ADP athletes have won multiple National Championships and have represented the United States at the Olympics. Scott discusses a range of topics including his team, marathon training, and his thoughts on US distance running. - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 41: Best of FS Podcast Part 1](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-41-best-of-podcast-part-1/) - In Episode 41 of the Final Surge Podcast we bring you the "Best Of" our first 20 episodes. This is a great way for new listeners to familiarize themselves with our podcast, and remind our current listeners of all the great coaches and athletes we have had on the show. - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 42: Best of FS Podcast Part 2](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-42-best-of-podcast-part-2/) - In Episode 42 of the Final Surge Podcast we bring you the "Best Of" our last 20 episodes (21-40). This is a great way for new listeners to familiarize themselves with our podcast, and remind our current listeners of all the great coaches and athletes we have had on the show. - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 43: Craig Lutz](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-43-craig-lutz/) - In Episode 43 of the Final Surge Podcast we talk to professional HOKA NAZ Elite runner Craig Lutz. Craig ran for the University of Texas and discusses how he got his start in running and also talks about the LutzRunning high school distance camp in Flagstaff this summer. - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 44: Ben Rosario](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-44-ben-rosario/) - In Episode 44 of the Final Surge Podcast we talk to HOKA NAZ Elite coach Ben Rosario. This discussion is focused on summer training for high school runners who are preparing for their upcoming cross country season. - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 45: Jim Cielencki](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-45-jim-cielencki/) - In Episode 45 of the Final Surge Podcast we talk to Jim Cielencki, a Miler Method Bootcamp participant. In addition to completing the bootcamp by Nick Willis, Jim went viral when he ran every mile of every street in Buffalo, NY while preparing for the Buffalo Marathon. - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 27: Mario Fraioli](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-27-mario-fraioli/) - In Episode 27 of the Final Surge podcast we talk to Coach Mario Fraioli. Mario is the former Senior Editor of Competitor Magazine and now works for an online coaching venture called Ekiden. Mario discusses his new job transition, why he doesn't like the word "goals", and answers some specific training questions. - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 28: Kim Conley](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-28-kim-conley/) - In Episode 28 of the Final Surge podcast we talk to two-time U.S. Olympian Kim Conley. Kim discusses her decision to run at UC Davis after high school, some of her past Olympic Trials races, and her recent marathon debut. We discuss her upcoming plans for the 2017 season and ask her some questions about the current depth of women's running in the United States. - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 29: Matt Fitzgerald](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-29-matt-fitzgerald/) - In Episode 29 of the Final Surge Podcast we talk to endurance sport author, coach and nutritionist Matt Fitzgerald. Matt discusses his 80/20 rule, differences in diets for optimal training compared to weight loss, and the mental aspect of training and racing. - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 30: Sarah Kozul](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-30-sarah-kozul/) - In Episode 30 of the Final Surge Podcast we talk to Coach Sarah Kozul of the Jeff Galloway Run Walk Run Lakeland Florida training group. Sarah discusses the philosophy of the Galloway method, the goals of the program and the types of workouts that the Galloway method uses to help athletes train for their upcoming races. - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 31: Drew Hunter](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-31-drew-hunter/) - In Episode 31 of the Final Surge Podcast we talk to professional runner Drew Hunter. Drew is considered one of the best high school distance runners of all time, breaking the national indoor mile record formerly held by Alan Webb. We discuss Drew's decision to not run in college and turn pro, his goals for this year, and get into details about his current training. - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 49: Dr. Jay Dicharry](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-49-jay-dicharry/) - In Episode 49 of the Final Surge Podcast we talk to Dr. Jay Dicharry, author of popular running book Anatomy for Runners. Jay discusses foot strike, shoes, common injuries and what to look for when selecting a physical therapist. - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 50: Derek Rubis](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-50-derek-rubis/) - In Episode 50 of the Final Surge Podcast we talk to Derek Rubis who is known on Twitter as DDritzenhein, the Hub of Distance Running. Derek is known as the #1 running fan and has been coached by a different professional coach or athlete each week for the last 3 years. - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 51: Eric Christensen](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-51-eric-christensen/) - In Episode 51 of the Final Surge Podcast we talk to Physical Therapist Eric Christensen who has a new book called Breathe Better. Eric discusses how your breathing affects performance, and how proper breathing can help you stay healthy and prevent injuries. - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 52: Nick Symmonds](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-52-nick-symmonds/) - In Episode 52 of the Final Surge Podcast we talk to World Silver Medalist and CEO of Run Gum, Nick Symmonds. Nick recently ran his final 800m race as a professional and now turns his attention to completing his first marathon later this year. We discuss Nick's marathon training along with the state of professional track and field. - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 53: Dr. Chris Segler](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-53-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. - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 56: Jonathan Beverly](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-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 57: Carrie Lane](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-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 58: Jens Jakob Anderson](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-58-runrepeat/) - 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 59: Dennis Barker](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-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 68: Korey Konga](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-68-korey-konga/) - 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. - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 69: Camille Herron](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-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. - [Final Surge Podcast Episode 70: Jonathan Marcus](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-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 71: Jonathan Beverly](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-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 54: Marcelo Holcberg](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-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 55: Drew Wartenburg, Neely Spence Gracey, Mario Fraioli, Joan Hunter, Matt Fitzgerald, Sean McCaffery and Kyle Kranz](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-55-training-logs/) - 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 60: Matt Fitzgerald & Ben Rosario](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-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 61: Jim Vance](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-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 62: Bart Yasso](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-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 63: Ben Rosario](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-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 64: Joan Hunter](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-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 72: Jacob Puzey](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-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 73: Alan Webb](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-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 65: Jason Moore](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-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 66: Jay Johnson Part 1](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-66-jay-johnson/) - 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 67: Jay Johnson Part 2](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-67-jay-johnson/) - 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 81: Boston Preview with Neely Spence Gracey](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-81-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 82: Zach Cole](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-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 74: Ben Rosario](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-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 75: Jay Dicharry](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-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 76: Danny Dreyer](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-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 77: Steve Palladino](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-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 78: Kellyn Taylor](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-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 79: Mario Fraioli](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-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 80: Dr. Josh Emdur](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-80-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 83: Sam Parsons of Tinman Elite](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-83-sam-parsons/) - 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 84: Steve Fleck](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-84-steve-fleck/) - 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 85: Jess Tonn](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcast-85-jess-tonn/) - In Episode 85 of the Final Surge Podcast we talk professional runner and Brooks Beast team member, Jess Tonn. Jess discusses her high school and collegiate career, her transition to professional running, and the impact of the coaches she has been fortunate enough to work with. In addition, Jess also recently began her own coaching career through RunDoyen. - [Running Power is Real and Available Now on Final Surge](https://blog.finalsurge.com/running-power-running-dynamics/) - Final Surge now supports the display of running power from Stryd and Garmin devices in addition to all running dynamics metrics such as stride length, vertical oscillation and ground contact time. ## Pages - [Podcasts](https://blog.finalsurge.com/podcasts/) ## Categories - [Podcasts](https://blog.finalsurge.com/category/podcasts/) - [Features & Tutorials](https://blog.finalsurge.com/category/features-tutorials/) - [Training & Racing](https://blog.finalsurge.com/category/training-racing/) - [Nutrition & Recovery](https://blog.finalsurge.com/category/nutrition-recovery/) - [Weekly Workouts](https://blog.finalsurge.com/category/weekly-workouts/) - [News](https://blog.finalsurge.com/category/news/) - [Guest Posts](https://blog.finalsurge.com/category/guest-posts/) - [Brauny's Chicago '18 Blog](https://blog.finalsurge.com/category/braunys-chicago-18-blog/)