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… [Read More]
Brauny’s Chicago ’18 Training Blog: August 6th – 12th
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… [Read More]
Alyssa And Her FKT
Ironman to FKT: The Training I have had a lot of questions about my training for the Vermont Long Trail, where I recently set the Fastest Known Time (FKT) for women over the 273 mile trail. Last season I raced five iron-distance races, and three half-iron distance races. This season, I ran two ultra marathons… [Read More]
Brauny’s Chicago ’18 Training Blog: July 30th – Aug. 5th
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… [Read More]
Final Surge Announces a New Integration with 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
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.
Mark Allen is Final Surge’s New Partner, Spokesperson, and Advisor for Triathlon
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.
Final Surge Wins Triathlete Magazine 2018 Best Online Training Log Face Off
Final Surge wins the 2018 Best Online Training Log Face Off in the June Edition of Triathlete Magazine. Up against other leading online platforms, Final Surge was picked for ease of use and its robust feature set!
Feature Update: Social Walls for your Athletes, Teams and Clubs!
Coaches and club leaders can now launch their own private social wall within the Final Surge app, allowing athletes to interact with each other, share workouts, post photos, comments and more!
Feature Update: Mailbox for iOS & Android Apps
We have updated our iOS and Android apps to include the Mailbox, a feature that allows coaches to send messages to athletes, teams and clubs. The Mailbox integrates with conventional email systems and push notifications to ensure no message is missed.
Addaero Users: Import Workout History and Library/Catalog
Addaero athletes and coaches can now import their workout history and their workout library/catalog into Final Surge. Final Surge has been working with Addaero to help make the transition between the platforms as easy as possible.
Amby Burfoot Launches “Run With Amby” Partnering With Final Surge
Amby Burfoot, well-known author and winner of the 1968 Boston Marathon has partnered with Final Surge to launch his new website “Run With Amby” which is an interactive training program for beginning runners.
ChiRunning Official Training Plans Now Available at FinalSurge.com
ChiRunning has chosen Final Surge to be their official training plan partner and will offer 5k, 10k, half and full marathon ChiRunning technique-based running plans.
Alan Webb, Tara Welling, Ryan Vail and RunDoyen Partner with Final Surge to Power New Coaching Company
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.
Integration with RunGap – Sync Apple Watch, Nike+ and RunKeeper Workouts
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.
Integration with HealthFit – Sync Apple Watch Workouts
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.