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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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Carney and O’Neill Win First USA Titles at Aramco Houston Half-Marathon

Posted January 13th, 2008 at 1:42 PM by David Monti

Section: News & Results, Marathons

kate o'neil James Carney and Kate O’Neill (Pictured) got their 2008 racing campaigns off to a flying start by winning their first-ever USA titles at today’s Aramco Houston Half-Marathon here.

Carney, from Boulder, Colo., ran boldly for a man who had never run a half-marathon before. He launched to the lead through the first mile, and by the four-mile mark only Jason Lehmkule and Ryan Kirkpatrick were able to hang on to Carney’s pace.

“I decided to take it out hard and hold on as long as I can,” said Carney just after crossing the finish line and being presented with a massive silver belt buckle. He added: “If I blow up, I blow up.”
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Podcast 95: ELVA DRYER on the 2007 ING NYC Marathon

Posted October 19th, 2007 at 2:05 PM by Adam Jacobs

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

Episode sponsored by: Bill Rodgers Sportswear
After 21 years BR Sportswear is closing out their line of high -quality running apparel. Visit shopfest.com to take advantage of an unprecedented 50% discount on all in-stock items!

Episode 95 of The Final Sprint Podcast features my interview with ELVA DRYER; an emerging force in the half and full marathon and one of the top Americans set to compete in the November 4th ING New York City Marathon.

The 2007 U.S. half marathon champion followed up her third place finish at last week’s Tuft’s Health Plan 10K with a win at the Denver Half-Marathon on Sunday.

In the interview, Elva talks about her very successful 2007 season, training for and the competition at the NYC Marathon, choosing NYC over Chicago, and why she enjoys the current, “cut and dry” Olympic marathon qualifying system.

Download the podcast to hear Elva discuss these topics, as well as, why not having pacesetters “makes for a better race” for both the athletes and the spectators, the current debate over performance enhancing drugs, running in both the Olympic marathon and track & field trials, the men she believes have the best shot of making the Olympic marathon team, and much more!

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Host: Adam Jacobs | Guest: Elva Dryer
Producers: Greg Cherniet, Adam Jacobs
Musicians: Ryan Ahlwardt, Darnell Perkins
File Size: 12.6 MB | Length: 18:21 MIN

Episode sponsored by: Bill Rodgers Sportswear
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