The next time you find yourself dragging, have a bad workout, or just flat out feel the need to fuel you inner fire and love for running - take a few minutes to watch this motivational, distance running montage:
From Jesse Owens to Dr. George Sheehan … from Steve Prefontaine to Sir Roger Banister … from ancient philosophers to runners just like you …
The Final Sprint has accumulated the most comprehensive anthology of motivational quotes to help you FINISH STRONG!
Pick out your favorites and read them before a big race or even choose one as your training credo!
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Start Here . . . Finish Strong!
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We all have moments when we simply don’t feel like working out. It’s not always easy to lace up the shoes, walk out to the car in the cold, or wake up for a 5 a.m. run.
There are a number of demons staring us down: a sour attitude; the comfortable couch we dared to sit on after an exhausting work day; the cozy bed with a warm, enveloping partner; or just plain laziness. We can all agree that while we may not always feel up for a workout, we are thrilled with how we feel at the finish. The natural high kicks in. This is why it’s vital to have strategies for dealing with the fight.
I want to highlight three ideas I find useful. You can think of them as ways to trick your mind into doing what your body knows it needs. Perhaps all of the strategies don’t appeal to you. That’s okay. Pick one and experiment.
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Every week The Final Sprint’s team of music gurus posts a new, downloadable iMix on the site and in iTunes to help you stay motivated throughout all of your weekly runs and workouts.
JUST RUN IT iMix Volume IV, created by DJ ST(4-3) , is a 21-song playlist of heart-pumping hip-hop and rap music. Below you will find the complete track listings and message from Alex. To open iTunes and download the iMix, click here or on any of the songs or artists below.
Every week The Final Sprint’s team of music gurus posts a new, downloadable iMix on the site and in iTunes to help you stay motivated throughout all of your weekly runs and workouts.
However, in celebration of Monday’s Boston Marathon, Rick Jacobs has created “Journey to Boston…a Marathon” to keep you pumped up as you travel to and/or run through Boston! Below you will find the complete track listings and then a brief synopsis by Rick. To open iTunes and download the iMix, click here or on any of the songs or artists below.
Monday, 4/16/07 is the Boston Marathon. With that in mind The Final Sprint offers you a pumped up playlist called “Journey to Boston…a Marathon”. The training has been hard & you feel you’re ready but how about an extra boost?
The following playlist is all high energy & guaranteed to kick you into high gear. If you are like me & are not running the streets of Boston then use this playlist to energize any workout. In fact you could probably paint an entire room in twenty minutes listening to this music. The playlist starts off with the best of Journey & then Boston; ending w/ “Marathon” by Rush.
Enjoy the energy and stay tuned to The Final Sprint for live coverage of the Boston Marathon.
“It’s not how fast you can go..The force goes into the flow.”
- Rush, in the song “Marathon”
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Recently I participated in Relay Del Sol, an overnight team relay race that traverses nearly 190 miles through central Arizona. As if running and managing team logistics isn’t exhausting enough, I decided to punish myself even further by acting as a vendor and selling souvenirs all day at the finish line. That meant that while other participants had the privilege to go home, take a shower, and dive into the realm of slumber, I had to remain in the land of the living.
Naturally, I expected myself to be dragging a bit (to say the least), and searched for a convenient, portable energy drink to keep me going while I hawked merchandise. I preferred to stay away from some of the other rather noxious, sugar-laden drinks I’ve tried in the past, and coffee (although a favorite) just doesn’t pack well during an adventure race.
Then I found 5-Hour Energy, which comes in a convenient 2-oz, re-sealable bottle and claims to boost energy without sugar or a ridiculous amount of caffeine. It seemed like a good choice - so I decided to give it a try for the relay.
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Every week The Final Sprint’s team of music gurus posts a new, downloadable iMix on the site and in iTunes to help you stay motivated throughout all of your weekly runs and workouts.
JUST RUN IT iMix #3, created by DJ ST(4-3) , is a 21-song playlist of heart-pumping hip-hop and rap music. The music progressively gets more aggressive with an inspirational kick in the butt towards the end so you finish strong! Below you will find the complete track listings and then a brief synopsis by Alex. To open iTunes and download the iMix, click here or on any of the songs or artists below.
Every week The Final Sprint’s team of music gurus posts a new, downloadable iMix on the site and in iTunes to help you stay motivated throughout all of your weekly runs and workouts.
SOUND RUNNING iMix #2, created by Rick Jacobs, is a 70-minute playlist of Classic Rock. As an avid runner himself, Rick understands that music can be an incredibly effective means of staying motivated throughout your training runs and workouts. Created with that in mind, this iMix features just the right mix of Rock to keep your adrenaline pumping. Below you will find the complete track listings and a synopsis of the iMix by Rick.
To open iTunes and download the iMix, click here or on any of the songs or artists below.
Every week The Final Sprint’s team of music gurus post a new, downloadable iMix on the site and in iTunes to help you stay motivated throughout all of your weekly runs and workouts.
GET YOUR MOVE ON iMix #1, created by Mickey Katz, is a 60-minute playlist that will get your adrenaline pumping; featuring 12 dance, reggae, latin and hip-hop tunes. Below you will find the complete track listings and then a brief synopsis by Mickey.
To open iTunes and download the entire iMix or even just a few of the tracks, click here or on any of the songs or artists below.
Every week The Final Sprint’s team of music gurus post a new, downloadable iMix on the site and in iTunes to help you stay motivated throughout all of your weekly runs and workouts.
GOMO’s PIX #2, created by Golan Mor, features 70 minutes of songs from the classic rock genre, it’s roots, and offspring. Below you will find the complete track listings and then a brief synopsis by Golan. To open iTunes and download the iMix, click here or on any of the songs or artists below.
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Every week The Final Sprint’s team of music gurus posts a new, downloadable iMix on the site and in iTunes to help you stay motivated throughout all of your weekly runs and workouts.
GOMO’s PIX #1, created by Golan Mor, is an iMix featuring about 75 minutes of funk, rock and soul music. The mix […]
Every week The Final Sprint’s team of music gurus post a new, downloadable iMix on the site and in iTunes to help you stay motivated throughout all of your weekly runs and workouts.
FINISH STRONG iMix #1, created by Matt Kappel, is 70 minutes in duration and features a solid combination of rock songs. […]
Saint Ralph is a tale of a young boy’s dream to bring his mother out of a coma by winning the Boston Marathon. it is a movie that will appeal to runners, families and anyone who can appreciate a solid motivational flick. A Canadian comedy/drama, Saint Ralph is unfortunately often overlooked and somewhat […]
You guys selected “Without Limits” as your favorite running movie by a large margin in our recent poll. In addition to being a great movie in general, it is also a perfect pump-up film to watch the night before a race. For all of you who haven’t seen it, here is a […]
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