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TFS Podcast 121: Jon Dunham Director and Producer of “Spirit of the Marathon”

Posted January 23rd, 2008 at 6:00 PM by Adam Jacobs

Section: News & Results, Marathons, Motivation, Movies, Special Features, Interviews, Podcasts

In Episode 121 of TheFinalSprint.com Podcast I had the pleasure of being joined by Jon Dunham; Director/Producer of the running documentary “Spirit of the Marathon”.

The feature-length film, which will be shown at select theatres around the country tomorrow evening, January 24 at 7:30pm, is the first ever non-fiction feature film to capture the drama and essence of the famed 26.2 mile running event. Filmed on four continents, the movie brings together a diverse cast of amateur athletes and marathon luminaries. The past and present running legends showcased in the film include: Paula Radcliffe, Bill Rodgers, Grete Waitz, Frank Shorter, Deena Kastor and Kathrine Switzer.

Download the podcast to hear Jon discuss the concept and purpose behind the film, his personal love and admiration for running and specially the marathon, what it was like to work with some of the sport’s greatest heroes, the potential for a related, spin-off documentary about the history of the marathon, and much more!

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Host: Adam Jacobs | Guest: Jon Dunham
Producer: Greg Cherniet
Musicians: Ryan Ahlwardt, Darnell Perkins
File Size: 13.2 MB | Length: 19:18 MIN

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Podcast 82: STEVE RUNNER Host of Phedippidations and “Virtual Training Partner” for Runners Around the World

Posted September 19th, 2007 at 4:42 PM by Adam Jacobs

Section: Running & Training, Motivation, Special Features, Interviews, Podcasts

Episode sponsored by: Bill Rodgers Sportswear
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Episode 82 of The Final Sprint Podcast, the most listened to running podcast in North America, features my interview with Steve Walker (known to the running community as “Steve Runner”); host and producer of the hit audio show “Phedippidations” and virtual training partner for runners around the world! As Timothy Sprinkle described in the September 2007 issue of Runner’s World Magazine:

Phedippidations is “… a running-centric podcast that combines inspiring profiles (Jesse Owens and Canadian Terry Fox), music … and on-the-scene midpack race reports from events like the Boston and Philadelphia marathons) … [Steve] makes a great running buddy … record[ing] many of his shows while running and wearing a microphone.”

His unique show has and continues to inspire a plethora of runners to run their first marathon and Steve serves as a knowledgeable, funny, creative and motivating running buddy for his tens of thousands of monthly listeners.

Download the podcast to hear Steve discuss his “Phedippidations” podcast, how it works, how his concept originated and evolved, advice/tips, inspiring tales, why any driven runner can complete a marathon, and much more!

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Host: Adam Jacobs | Guest: Steve Walker (aka Steve Runner)
Producer: Greg Cherniet
Musicians: Ryan Ahlwardt & Darnell Perkins
File Size: 16.8 MB | Length: 24:32 MIN

Episode sponsored by: Bill Rodgers Sportswear
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Podcast 72: “Showdown” running documentary writer/director PETER HAN

Posted August 10th, 2007 at 6:30 PM by Adam Jacobs

Section: News & Results, Motivation, Movies, Cross Country, Special Features, Interviews, Podcasts

Episode 72 of TheFinalSprint.com Podcast features my interview with the PETER HAN; the Writer, Director, and Producer of the new running documentary “Showdown: The Race for the 2007 US Cross-Country Championship”.

Showdown, which uses the slogan “Five Elite Distance Runners, One Dream”, chronicles the race to the race - showing what elites like Meb Keflezighi, Jorge Torres, and Abdi Abdirahman, do to prepare themselves for the crucible of world-class competition.

In the interview Peter talks about where the concept for “Showdown” originated, how it all came together, the experience of working with Meb, Jorge, Abdi, Alan Culpepper and Dathan Ritzenhein and being motivated by watching them give it their all day in and day out.

Download the podcast to hear Peter discuss these topics, as well as, his previous and successful film about Ironman triathletes called “What It Takes”, the resurgence of American distance running, possibilities for future running and athletic documentaries, and much more!

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Host: Adam Jacobs
Guest: Peter Han
Producer: Greg Cherniet
Music: Ryan Ahlwardt & Darnell Perkins
File size: 13.9 MB
Length: 13:12