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TFS Running Podcast: Lindsey Anderson on the State of the Women’s Steeplechase
Posted September 12th, 2008 at 12:00 PM by Jimmie R. Markham
Section: News & Results, Track & Field, Special Features, Interviews, Podcasts, Road Racing
Today I had the pleasure of speaking with American steeplechaser Lindsey Anderson who over the past couple of seasons has become one of the best runners in the United States. She had a breakthrough season in 2007, finishing 2nd in the NCAA Championships steeplechase and then finishing 3rd at the US Outdoor Championships to earn a trip to Osaka. In 2008, she finished 2nd at the US Olympic Trails while setting a PR of 9:30.75, thus becoming the 5th fastest American steeplechaser of all time and earning a trip to the inaugural Olympic women’s 3000 meter Steeplechase. I caught up to Lindsey after her return from France where she ran a time of 9:45.28 to win the steeplechase in the DecaNation meet in Paris, France on September 6th, 2008.
Download the podcast to listen to Lindsey talk about her Olympic experience, her thoughts about the improvement in the women’s steeplechase, her role as assistant coach at Weber (pronounced “wee-ber”) State and how that helps her as an athlete, her plans for 2009 and the 2012 Olympics. Listen as Lindsey discusses the reality of competing as a clean athlete against possible cheaters, her plans to compete in road races over the next couple of months and much, much more!
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Host: Jimmie R. Markham | Guest: Lindsey Anderson
Producers: Greg Cherniet, Adam Jacobs
Music: Ryan Ahlwardt & Darnell Perkins
File size: 22.9 MB | Length: 00:33:26
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Rupp Hopes Wanamaker Mile Will Help Him Get to Beijing, Faster
Posted January 29th, 2008 at 5:00 PM by David Monti
Section: News & Results, Track & Field, College
When he steps on the track Friday night for the Wanamaker Mile at the 101st Millrose Games at Madison Square Garden, Galen Rupp will be looking well past the finish line, all the way to Eugene, Ore. It will be there in six months time that the 21 year-old NCAA 10,000m record holder will be trying to make his first Olympic team, and he wants to be ready if his 10,000m qualifying race comes down to a kick.
“Obviously, the 10-K is my best event and that’s what I’ll be running this summer and at the Trials,” Rupp said at today’s New York Track Writers’ luncheon as he sat next to his coach, Alberto Salazar. “The goal this winter is to drop down in distance.”
Rupp, who is on a leave of absence from the University of Oregon, has yet to break four minutes for the mile. He has terrific endurance, evidenced by his 27:33.48 10,000m personal best. But improving his raw speed, Salazar said, will give him another tool to win longer races, even if it means losing in the short term.
“I’m going to take my licks,” said Rupp boyishly.
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Interview Excerpts: Gilmore, Rohatinsky and Shay on being Marathon Trial “Underdogs”
Posted October 26th, 2007 at 9:50 AM by Adam Jacobs
Section: News & Results, Marathons, Olympics, Special Features, Interviews
Earlier this week, the New York Road Runners hosted the final installment in a three part series of teleconferences related to the about the November 2 U.S. Olympic Men’s Marathon trials in New York City.
This third teleconference provided the media with an opportunity to speak with NYRR CEO/President Mary Wittenberg and the following professional athletes: Peter Gilmore, Josh Rohatinsky, Ryan Shay
On being referred to as dark horses and training for the Trials:
Ryan: Since winning the USA Marathon title in 2003, my training has had a long period of ups and downs, some changes in coaching and changes in training environment . . .
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Interview Excerpts: Hanson, Hudson and Mahon on the Olympic Marathon Trials
Posted October 22nd, 2007 at 9:04 AM by Martin Kennedy
Section: News & Results, Marathons, Olympics, Special Features, Interviews
Last week, the New York Road Runners hosted the second installment in a three part series of teleconferences about the about the November 2 U.S. Olympic Men’s Marathon trials in New York City.
In the second installment, the media had the opportunity to speak with NYRR CEO/President Mary Wittenberg and Coaches Keith Hanson, Brad Hudson, and Terrence Mahon .
Hanson is the co-founder and coach of Hansons-Brooks Distance Project, which has 13 athletes who have qualified for the trials. Hudson is the coach of Olympic Trials qualifiers Dathan Ritzenhein, Jason Hartmann, James Carney, and Ed Torres. Mahon is the coach of Olympic Trials qualifiers Ryan Hall and Mike McKeeman.
Mary: We consider the coaches the key component in a successful athlete’s career. There is no more important role than the role of the coach. At New York Road Runners, we believe that the coaches are key to the rise of an athlete. We believe they are critical as we head towards an even more successful sport.
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Podcast 94: PETER GILMORE on the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials and Much More!
Posted October 17th, 2007 at 9:23 PM by Adam Jacobs
Section: News & Results, Marathons, Olympics, Special Features, Interviews, Podcasts, Drugs In Sports
Episode sponsored by: Bill Rodgers Sportswear
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Episode 94 of The Final Sprint Podcast features my interview with U.S. Olympic Marathon hopeful PETER GILMORE.
In the interview, Peter talks about being in peak condition heading into the November 3 Olympic Trials, completing his first pre-marathon altitude training session, the keys to his success and racing strategy, and the benefits of his marathon and New York City racing experience.
Download the podcast to hear Peter discuss these topics, as well as, the current U.S. Olympic qualifying system, the decision to separate the Trials from the ING NYC Marathon, how and why the sport would benefit from greater economic transparency, the recent editorials in favor of “legalizing” steroids, and much more!
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Host: Adam Jacobs | Guest: Peter Gilmore
Producers: Greg Cherniet, Adam Jacobs
Musicians: Ryan Ahlwardt, Darnell Perkins
File Size: 19.3 MB | Length: 28:13 MIN
Episode sponsored by: Bill Rodgers Sportswear
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Podcast 24: Interview with Dr. Jack Daniels, legendary coach and physiology expert
Posted March 7th, 2007 at 9:33 PM by Adam Jacobs
Section: Special Features, Interviews, Podcasts
Today’s podcast features my interview with the world renowned Dr. Jack Daniels.
Jack, a two-time Olympic medalist, has coached and/or advised legendary runners such as Alberto Salazar and Jim Ryun, was named “Coach of the Century” by NCAA Cross Country and “World’s Best Coach” by Runner’s World.
He is also the author of Daniels’ Running Formula, a best selling book, now in its second edition, that is widely regarded as the preeminent reference source for runners.
Download the podcast to hear Jack discuss his work as the Head Distance Coach at the Center for High Altitude Training, his new DVD, American distance running, nutrition for young athletes, what he thinks of Hall and possibly Goucher’s potential in the marathon and much more!
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Host: Adam Jacobs
Guest: Dr. Jack Daniels
Producer: Greg Cherniet
Music: Ryan Ahlwardt & Darnell Perkins
File size: 20.9MB
Length: 00:30:33
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Adam and Kara Goucher head back to Boulder to take on America’s best at XC Champs
Posted February 7th, 2007 at 10:08 AM by Afton Cohen
Section: News & Results, Cross Country
They’re attractive, they’re talented, and they’re headed back to Boulder. Former NCAA stand-outs Adam and Kara Goucher have returned to the city of their collegiate glory to compete at this year’s USATF Cross Country Championships at Flatirons Golf Course.
The powerhouse couple has teamed up with Alberto Salazar with the Nike Oregon Project, and under his stellar and unique training the two are ready to take on the world. Salazar, who won three consecutive NYC Marathons from 1980-1982, is extremely committed to his new team.
The Nike Oregon Project incorporates underwater treadmills and high altitude simulation systems to adequately prepare runners like the Gouchers. The couple seems to have adjusted quite well to these new changes and are ready to shoe how far they have come. Adam said:
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American distance runners beginning to catch up to their East African opponents
Posted January 18th, 2007 at 5:00 PM by Kevin McGinn
Section: News & Results, Marathons, Olympics
Looking at the results of most major marathons reveals confirms the well know fact that: East Africans make great runners.
There has been much speculation about why there is such a disparity between course times for East Africans and runners from other nations. One possible reason is that Ethiopians and Kenyans do quite a bit of running in their lives, starting at early childhood; another possibility is that they do a considerable amount of training at high altitudes. The latter is something that can be emulated by runners around the world and it is starting to be noticed as an indispensable training practice. This has proved to be a very valuable tool for American runners as they have begun to make significant strides in catching up to their East African opponents.
The 2004 Olympics in Athens was an important event for American running. Meb Keflezighi and Deena Kastor each took home a medal for their efforts, ending a long period without award for US competitors. Keflezighi and Kastor took home the silver and bronze respectively.
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Benefits of altitude training
Benefits of altitude training
Posted December 11th, 2006 at 8:13 AM by Emily Hoskins
Section: Running & Training, Training Tips
Many endurance athletes utilize altitude training. While it was once a controversial topic, researchers now universally agree that when done correctly altitude training offers many benefits.
So how does altitude training work? When you are exposed to hypoxia (oxygen reduced environments) your body struggles to produce the required energy needed to perform due to less oxygen available. This struggle initiates many physiological adaptations that enhance the efficiency of your body’s respiratory, cardiovascular, and oxygen transport systems.
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