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Podcast 47: Interview with Senator (and marathon runner!) Bill Frist

Posted May 4th, 2007 at 1:26 PM by Adam Jacobs

Section: Special Features, Interviews, Podcasts

In Episode 47 of The Final Sprint Podcast I was proud to be joined by Senator Bill Frist.

Senator Frist has not only achieved great success and widespread recognition for his work as an elected official, but is another example (like Oprah, Al Gore, P. Diddy, Kim Alexis, Shannon Miller, and of course Jim Ryun) of a public figure that has successfully completed a marathon. As a matter of fact, in just ten years Senator First was able to complete 7 marathons
and 2 half-marathons despite the demands of public service.

Senator Frist (who is also a heart surgeon, podtrac_survey_120x60_v2 author and pilot) represented the people of Tennessee for two terms, served as the Majority Leader for the Republican Controlled Senate, and is among the most influential people on health care policy in America.

In the interview Senator Frist discusses how he got into running, overcoming the loss of his kneecap in a motorcycle accident, and how he found the time to train for marathons while serving as the third person in the United States’ line of executive succession.

Download the podcast to hear Senator Frist speak about these issues, as well as, his passion and views on health and fitness (and how they affected his own legislative initiatives), the many other government officials who run and have completed marathons (i.e. - Senator John Edwards and former Governor Mike Huckabee) and much more!

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Host: Adam Jacobs
Guest: Bill Frist
Producer: Greg Cherniet
Music: Ryan Ahlwardt & Darnell Perkins
File size: 17.1 MB
Length: 00:25:00

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Podcast 18: Interview with American hero Jim Ryun

Posted February 22nd, 2007 at 12:35 PM by Adam Jacobs

Section: Special Features, Interviews, Podcasts

Today’s podcast features my interview with the legendary Jim Ryun.

At only 19 years old, Jim became a hero to millions by setting the H.S. world record and becoming the first high school student to ever run a mile in under 4 minutes. Jim was also a three time Olympian, held five world records and served as an elected member of the U.S. House of representatives from 1997 – 2006.

Download the podcast to hear Jim discuss the Dream Mile, when Alan Webb broke his American record, the thought of running for President, his role models, winning back his Congressional seat and much more!

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Host: Adam Jacobs
Guest: Jim Ryun
Producer: Greg Cherniet
Music: Ryan Ahlwardt & Darnell Perkins
File size: 14.3MB
Length: 00:20:56