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Podcast 39: Interview with Adam Goucher

Posted April 11th, 2007 at 12:00 PM by Adam Jacobs

Section: Special Features, Interviews, Podcasts

Episode 39 of The Final Sprint Podcast features my interview with Adam Goucher. Adam, a 2000 Olympian and one of America’s leading middle distance runners, finished second behind Alan Culpepper at this year’s exciting USA XC Championships in Boulder, CO.

In the interview, Adam discusses the Cross Country Champs, having to withdraw from the 8k Nationals, the decision to leave Colorado for Oregon, and how he has improved under the tutelage of coach and legendary marathon runner Alberto Salazar.

Download the podcast to hear Adam discuss these topics, the “very good possibility” that he will make his marathon debut this fall (but how it might be at a marathon other than the Olympic Trials!), Salazar and Culpepper’s American marathon debut record, his current training, how he and Kara compare to the other power running couples, being inspired by Bob Kennedy and much more!

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Host: Adam Jacobs
Guest: Adam Goucher
Producer: Greg Cherniet
Music: Ryan Ahlwardt & Darnell Perkins
File size: 15.1 MB
Length: 00:21:59

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Podcast 15: Interview with 2007 USA Cross Country Champ Alan Culpepper

Posted February 15th, 2007 at 3:30 PM by Adam Jacobs

Section: Special Features, Interviews, Podcasts

Today’s podcast features my interview with Alan Culpepper, a 2-time Olympian, who earned his third USA Cross Country Championship with a spectacular come from behind win last weekend in Boulder.

His previous achievements include tying Alberto Salazar for the fastest debut marathon by an American, three U.S.A track titles and a top finish in the 2004 US Olympic Trials marathon. During the interview Alan discusses how he bounced back from a disappointing 2006 and defeated such a talented (and largely younger) field of competitors at the XC Champs.

Download the podcast to hear Alan speak about these topics, his plans for the future, how he and Shayne compare to the other U.S. distance running power (such as Ryan & Sarah Hall and Adam & Kara Goucher) and much more!

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Host: Adam Jacobs
Guest: Alan Culpepper
Producer: Greg Cherniet
Music: Ryan Ahlwardt & Darnell Perkins
File size: 16.1MB
Length: 00:23:35

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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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Big crowds cheer Culpepper & Kastor to U.S. XC Titles

Posted February 10th, 2007 at 7:12 PM by David Monti

Section: News & Results, Cross Country

Alan Culpepper and Deena Kastor scored convincing victories here at the U.S. Cross Country Championships presented by Gleukos, carried home by the biggest crowds these championships have seen in years. Some 10,000 fans lined the 2 km circuit at the Flatirons Golf Course, undetered by pools of slushy melting snow and thick mud.

Culpepper who went to the University of Colorado here and now lives in nearby Lousiville, said:

“Honestly, I mean, I almost came to tears coming down the homestraight. Boulder is my home … This is a special place.”

It is also special to Adam Goucher, Dathan Ritzenhein, and Jorge Torres, all of whom ran for Colorado in their university days. Like Culpepper, they enjoyed exceptional local fan support which helped them to finish 2-3-4, respectively, behind Culpepper.
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Live @ the USA XC Champs: Goucher reflects on Alan’s win and his own performance

Posted February 10th, 2007 at 5:37 PM by Emily Hoskins

Section: News & Results, Cross Country, Special Features, Live Race Coverage

After the race we had the opportunity to speak with Adam Goucher, who finished second in today’s U.S.A. XC Championships.

Goucher is the only U.S. man to have ever won both the 12km and 4km titles (when the Champs used to feature two separate races). He won titles in 1999, 2000 (both distances), 2000 and 2006.

When asked how he felt about his performance and coming in second to Alan Culpepper, Goucher said:

“If I was going to lose to someone I’m glad that it was to Alan who is my former teammate at CU. I’m not surprised that the top 4 finishers were CU runners. I expected that the outcome would be like it was. Alan ran the smartest race and that is why he ended up winning. I knew that Alan was coming up behind me strong on the third lap and he passed me with a lot of aggression.”

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Live @ the USA XC Champs: Alan Culpepper wins the men’s USA XC Champs!

Posted February 10th, 2007 at 3:55 PM by Sarah Mandell

Section: News & Results, Cross Country, Special Features, Live Race Coverage

After an incredibly exciting race where Ritzenhein, Culpepper and Goucher stuck together in the lead pack, Alan Culpepper ultimately came out on top and became the 2007 men’s USA XC Champion!

Culpepper, who finished in 37:09, was a 2004 Olympian and has won two previous USA Cross Country 12 km titlist (1999, 2003). He was followed by Goucher (37:35), Ritz (37:47) and then Torres (38:07). After leading for most of the race, Ritz, a hometown favorite, couldn’t keep up after the 10k mark after going out at such a fast pace.

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Live @ the USA XC Champs:
At 10k mark, Culpepper & Goucher pass Ritz

Posted February 10th, 2007 at 3:48 PM by Emily Hoskins

Section: News & Results, Cross Country, Special Features, Live Race Coverage

At the 10k mark, Alan Culpepper is now in first place and holds in a 5 second lead over Adam Goucher. Dathan Ritzenhein, who had held the lead until this point, is in third and trails Culpepper by 9 seconds.

The top three are incredibly close and it’s still anyone’s race!

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Live @ the USA XC Champs: Ritz, Goucher remain 1 and 2 after 18:04

Posted February 10th, 2007 at 3:30 PM by Emily Hoskins

Section: News & Results, Cross Country, Special Features, Live Race Coverage

After the first 18:04 of action, Dathan Ritzenhein remains ahead of the pack. He is leading Adam Goucher by 7 seconds. Alan Culpepper currently holds the #3 position.

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Live @ the USA XC Champs: Ritzenhein in lead at 3k mark

Posted February 10th, 2007 at 3:23 PM by Sarah Mandell

Section: News & Results, Cross Country, Special Features, Live Race Coverage

AThe men’s race at the USA XC Champs is underway and Dathan Ritzenhein has taken the lead. Ritzenhein, the reigning USA Cross Country 12 km champion , was considered a top favorite coming into this weekend.

At the 3km mark, Ritzenhein is in first at 8:47. Goucher is in second in 8:54 and Jorge Torres, who won the 2006 USA 10,000m title, passed the mark in third place (8:58). However, Torre has begun to fall off the pace.

Stay tuned … The Final Sprint will be back soon with more updates as we report live from the USA XC Championships in Boulder, CO!

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Live @ the USA XC Champs: Kastor wins; edges Flanagan for her 8th XC Championship!

Posted February 10th, 2007 at 2:42 PM by Sarah Mandell

Section: News & Results, Cross Country, Special Features, Live Race Coverage

Kastor has proved once again why she is the # 1 ranked female runner in the world.

She defeated a very talented field of runners at today’s USA Cross Country Championships in Boulder, CO; finishing in a time of 26:47.

This is Kastor’s 8th U.S.A. Cross Country victory. She came into this race as the owner of USA Cross Country titles, with six coming in the 8 km (1997, 1999-2003) and one in the 4 km (2000). She will running the 2007 Boston Marathon on April 16th.

Flanagan was the runner-up, finishing in 27:48. She is a two-time USA Cross Country 4 km titlist (2004, 2005). Flanagan also recently shattered the indoor 3,000 meter American record at the Reebok Boston Indoor Games on January 27, 2007.

Third place went to Kara Goucher (28:01), the top U.S. performer for 10,000 meters in 2006, and Lauren Fleshman came in fourth. Elva Dryer and Shayne Culpepper had disappointing performances, coming in 6th and 12th respectively.
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