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Episode 1: Nick Symmonds on Becoming an Olympian and Starting Run Gum
Episode 1: Nick Symmonds on Becoming an Olympian and Starting Run Gum
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Length:
50 minutes
Released:
Oct 28, 2016
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Podcast episode
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Nick Symmonds is one of the world's best middle distance runners. A two-time Olympian and 2013 silver medalist at the World Championships, he has a personal best time of 1:42.95 in the 800 meters (and a 5:19 beer mile PR!). An outspoken advocate for athletes rights, his company Run Gum has sued the US Olympic Committee and USA Track & Field to help track athletes better market themselves. Considering that more than 50% of elite track and field athletes live under the poverty level, this would dramatically help them land more sponsorships and make a better living. In this far-ranging conversation, Nick and coach Jason Fitzgerald talk about everything from Tesla and SpaceX, auctioning off ad space on Nick's shoulder to the highest bidder, what it feels like to perform on the world's biggest stages, and starting his performance running gum company Run Gum.
Released:
Oct 28, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
Episode 1: Nick Symmonds on Becoming an Olympian and Starting Run Gum: In this episode of the Strength Running Podcast, coach Jason Fitzgerald speaks with Olympian Nick Symmonds on his rise to one of the world's best 800m runners and his company Run Gum. by The Strength Running Podcast