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On today’s show, we are talking with Kara Goucher author of “The Longest Race: Inside the Secret World of Abuse, Doping, and Deception on Nike’s Elite Running Team”, which chronicles her ascent from Olympic aspirations to the Nike Oregon Project, led by Alberto Salazar, where she unveils a culture of abuse and doping, shedding light on the shadows of elite running.
Goucher's resilience and advocacy, despite corporate complicity, ignited a call for reform in the sport, offering a powerful narrative of empowerment and action.
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Flagstaff Running Retreat
Spots are starting to fill up fast for our 2024 summer running retreat in Flagstaff, AZ.
Our retreats are the perfect combination of spectacular running, hands-on coaching, informative and fun training lessons, and unforgettable memories with runners just like you!
Whether you’re looking for the chance to run along the grand canyon, experience some of the most picturesque trails in the US, or learn directly from our team of coaches and some of the foremost experts in strength, nutrition and biomechanics, our Flagstaff retreat is for you.
Now, keep in mind these retreats ARE NOT for elite runners. They are for runners like you who love running and just want to improve.
Most of our attendees are between 40 to 70 years young and range in ability from Boston Qualifiers to those who are just getting started.
To see all the accommodations, prices, photos, schedule and all other details, head to runnersconnect.net/flagstaff.
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