Welcome to episode 83 of the Final Surge Podcast where we welcome new professional runner Sam Parsons. Sam is a runner with Adidas and the new Tinman Elite running team in Boulder Colorado. In this episode, you will hear the enthusiasm Sam has for running and the running profession. We talk about Sam's high school days, his transition to running at NC State and what it is like running for Tinman, Tom Schwartz who he calls the mad genius of running. The Tinman Elite crew uses Final Surge as a training platform and it is great to hear the enthusiasm Sam and his teammates have for the sport. We dive into how the mental part of running is so important to Sam and how his training has changed under Tinman.
How did you get your start in running?
After high school, you ran at NC State. What was a harder transition, transitioning from high school to college or college to the professional ranks?
You mentioned one of the harder parts of jumping from high school to college was the milage demands, what were you running in high school?
What about the mental aspect, how has the mental part of running and competing changed as you have grown?
How do you think you changed to become a more serious runner?
Many of us follow professional runners on Instagram and see runs in absolutely stunning locations, then naps, and free shoes… What has the transition to a professional runner been like?
You are running for Adidas now, how did that relationship develop?
You did the BAA mile where you got 5th and then recently ran the mile at Drake’s. You ran a lot of 5-10ks on the track in college so is this miler thing just part of the training season you are in or what are your plans?
Let’s talk a little bit about training. You are now training with Tinman, Tom Schwartz. We have had him on the podcast in the past and this past January I had the privilege of getting to spend a little time with him while at a clinic. What has been the biggest change in your training?
Tinman is known for his CV efforts. How do you define CV effort, what pace is that for you?
One of our loyal Twitter follers MacBane, a Twitter follower wants to know
How do you have fun on race day?
Final Surge 5 questions in under a minute
Favorite endurance/running book? - Unbroken and Beyond Jogging
Current trainers you are wearing? - Adidas Solar Boost
Favorite race? - 5k
Favorite recovery meal or recovery drink? - Tripple Berry Smoothie
Your favorite workout - Mile Repeats and Long Run
Resources
Podcast with Tinman
Sam on Twitter
Sam on Instagram
Tinman Elite on Instagram