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Podcast 36: Interview with Olympic steeplechaser Anthony Famiglietti

Posted April 8th, 2007 at 5:00 PM by Adam Jacobs

Section: Special Features, Interviews, Podcasts

Episode 36 of The Final Sprint Podcast features my interview with Olympic steeplechaser Anthony “Fam” Famiglietti; one of the most exciting, unique, and passionate runners in the world.

On March 18th, Fam continued his momentum from 2006, a year when he was able to new PR’s in both the 1,500 and 10,000 meter, with an impressive win at the USA Men’s 8k Championships.

Download the podcast to hear Fam discuss the 8k champs, training with Dr. Jack Daniels at the Center for High Altitude Training, his “colorful” reputation, goals for 2007 and beyond, the incredibly motivating “Run Like Hell” DVD, and much more!

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Host: Adam Jacobs
Guest: Anthony Famiglietti
Producer: Greg Cherniet
Music: Ryan Ahlwardt & Darnell Perkins
File size: 14.7 MB
Length: 00:21:30

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Ritzenhein headed to New York For 8-K Championship

Posted February 22nd, 2007 at 8:00 AM by David Monti

Section: News & Results

Lured by the chance to compete against a top-notch field and possibly break one of the longest-standing U.S. road running records, Dathan Ritzenhein is headed here to contest the U.S. Men’s 8-K Championship next month. The nearly-five mile race in Central Park will utilize the same course which will form the heart of the U.S. Men’s Olympic Marathon Trials Marathon slated for Saturday, Nov. 3.

“We’re kicking off our Olympic Trials year with the U.S. 8-K on March 17,” New York Road Runners President and CEO Mary Wittenberg told the New York Track Writers who had gathered for their weekly luncheon at a mid-town restaurant. She added: “Dathan is a race-maker. He’s always in the mix.”
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Goucher looks to break coach’s record in New York

Posted February 14th, 2007 at 9:30 AM by David Monti

Section: News & Results, Marathons, Cross Country

When Adam Goucher lines up for the U.S. Men’s 8-K Championship on Saturday, March 17 in New York City’s Central Park, he’ll not only be trying to win his second national road racing title, but also knock off one of the country’s oldest national records, which happens to be held by his coach: marathon legend Alberto Salazar.

“It would mean a lot,” said Goucher yesterday of breaking Salazar’s record. “I’d like to have an American record.”

Salazar set the U.S. 8-K record of 22 minutes and four seconds over 26 years ago in Los Altos, Calif., in a race held at night. He recalled that it was hard to judge his speed in the darkness, and that for a few years he doubted the legitimacy of his own mark.
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