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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

FromThe Strength Running Podcast


Episode 1: Nick Symmonds on Becoming an Olympian and Starting Run Gum

FromThe Strength Running Podcast

ratings:
Length:
50 minutes
Released:
Oct 28, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

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)

Coach Jason Fitzgerald shares running advice for new and veteran runners who are passionate about getting stronger, preventing running injuries, and racing faster. Featuring guests like Olympians Nick Symmonds and Shalane Flanagan, best-selling authors Alex Hutchinson and Matt Fitzgerald, and other Physical Therapists, Sports Psychologists, and Coaches. You’ll learn what it takes to run fast, stay healthy, and become a better runner with practical no-nonsense advice.