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TFS Podcast 123: 2008 USA Half-Marathon Champion James Carney

Posted January 31st, 2008 at 10:50 AM by Adam Jacobs

Section: News & Results, Marathons, Track & Field, Olympics, Special Features, Interviews, Podcasts

Episode 123 of The Final Sprint Podcast features my interview with 2008 USA Half-Marathon Champion James Carney. In his half-marathon racing debut, the 10,000m Olympic hopeful held off a competitive field and earned the U.S. title with a winning time of 1:02:21.

In the interview, Carney talks about his bold, and ultimately successful strategy of taking out the Aramco Houston Half-Marathon right from the first mile and why he would choose such a strategy in his first 13.1 mile race. He also talks about the “frustration” of his 2:16:54 performance at the US Olympic Marathon Trials, another debut, his plans to run the 10,0000m in Eugene, what it will take to earn a spot on Team USA, and the competitors that may pose the greatest threat to his Olympic dreams.

Download the podcast to hear Carney discuss what he believes will ultimately be his best event by the end of his running career, being perceived as a perennial “underdog”, and much more!

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Host: Adam Jacobs | Guest: James Carney
Producer: Greg Cherniet
Musicians: Ryan Ahlwardt, Darnell Perkins
File Size: 15.9 MB | Length: 23:11 MIN

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Podcast 59: 3-Time National Champ TRENIERE CLEMENT

Posted June 20th, 2007 at 2:30 PM by Adam Jacobs

Section: News & Results, Track & Field, Special Features, Interviews, Podcasts

Episode 59 of The Final Sprint Podcast features my interview with three-time National Champion TRENIERE CLEMENT as she prepares to defend her 1500m title at this week’s AT&T USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Indianapolis, IN.

Since moving to Knoxville, TN to be trained by Coach J.J. Clark and to train with a talented group that includes Hazel Clark, Clement has set P.R’s in both the 800 and 1500m and won three national titles.

In the interview Treniere talks about how Coach Clark and Hazel have helped her to become a more dominate and confident athlete, how she feels about her performances thus far in 2007, the competition at this week’s nationals and her strategy for defending her 1500m title.

Download the podcast to hear Treniere discuss these topics, as well as, potential racing plans for the rest of the year, her role models as a developing athlete, her running roots, what it’s like to compete against Hazel (her training partner and close friend), the benefits of moving away from your comfort zones and taking risks in life, and much more!

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Host: Adam Jacobs
Guest: Treniere Clement
Producer: Greg Cherniet
Music: Ryan Ahlwardt & Darnell Perkins
File size: 11.3 MB
Length: 16:35