Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-final-turn Running is a deeply personal experience that comes with plenty of emotional and physical challenges. The Final Turn is brought to you by two serious amateur runners and discusses all things running including training plans, route ideas, shoe and apparel reviews, records and mind-blowing achievements, psychology and motivation, injury avoidance and recovery, run-sightseeing, and much more! Each bite-sized episode delivers insights and advice for beginner and professional runners alike. © 2025 Keith Carter and Shawn Razek b4a22c86-841c-5be2-9c9f-53632ed3f233 no en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 07:36:17 -0700 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 14:00:18 -0800 https://img.transistor.fm/0Ari21Mg0NcFPYvYgwsB73IQV0yYgLTKC0cLfhC6ay4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzE2Mzg2LzE2MDU5/NzMyNTItYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg episodic Keith Carter and Shawn Razek Running is a deeply personal experience that comes with plenty of emotional and physical challenges. The Final Turn is brought to you by two serious amateur runners and discusses all things running including training plans, route ideas, shoe and apparel reviews, records and mind-blowing achievements, psychology and motivation, injury avoidance and recovery, run-sightseeing, and much more! Each bite-sized episode delivers insights and advice for beginner and professional runners alike. Running is a deeply personal experience that comes with plenty of emotional and physical challenges. running, training, motivation, shoes Keith Carter No No 14 14 How to carry your stuff while you run full 8d6c71ac-d53e-40db-8d8e-c2b348559e4d https://share.transistor.fm/s/e25a5dda Tue, 23 Mar 2021 12:07:07 -0700 Keith Carter and Shawn Razek Keith Carter and Shawn Razek 2279 Keith and Shawn talk for much longer than you might think possible about how to carry stuff while running. Pockets, pouches, fanny packs, hydration bags, etc. are all covered here! Keith and Shawn talk for much longer than you might think possible about how to carry stuff while running. Pockets, pouches, fanny packs, hydration bags, etc. are all covered here! running, training, motivation, shoes No 13 13 Running inspiration and practical tips with Amanda Brooks full 4f3cfc1d-5733-4d48-b25e-ec6c3a55010c https://share.transistor.fm/s/9905fe59 Tue, 16 Mar 2021 21:39:56 -0700 Keith Carter and Shawn Razek Keith Carter and Shawn Razek 2726 Keith and Shawn are joined by Amanda Brooks of runtothefinish.com.com for a wide ranging conversation about running. You can purchase her terrific book here: https://www.runtothefinish.com/book/ Keith and Shawn are joined by Amanda Brooks of runtothefinish.com.com for a wide ranging conversation about running. You can purchase her terrific book here: https://www.runtothefinish.com/book/ running, training, motivation, shoes No 12 12 Runner's nutrition with Anne Mauney full 470bfbdc-76bf-402c-b851-1381a119fcdf https://share.transistor.fm/s/1bc48ba4 Sun, 07 Mar 2021 19:18:58 -0800 Keith Carter and Shawn Razek Keith Carter and Shawn Razek 2661 Keith and Shawn are joined by Anne Mauney of fannetasticfood.com for a conversation about nutrition and running. Her nutrition for runner's program can be found here: https://strengthrunning.com/nutrition Keith and Shawn are joined by Anne Mauney of fannetasticfood.com for a conversation about nutrition and running. Her nutrition for runner's program can be found here: https://strengthrunning.com/nutrition running, training, motivation, shoes No 11 11 Treadmill running full 54c89a65-4569-4ec1-8161-e1844bb73ae3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7d89e290 Tue, 02 Mar 2021 10:02:17 -0800 Keith Carter and Shawn Razek Keith Carter and Shawn Razek 2352 Keith and Shawn discuss the ins and outs of running on a treadmill. What they love, what they hate, and some treadmill running stories. Keith and Shawn discuss the ins and outs of running on a treadmill. What they love, what they hate, and some treadmill running stories. running, training, motivation, shoes No 10 10 Running guides: hammering hill repeats full 621ab5e9-10b5-429b-afe5-d894404402dd https://share.transistor.fm/s/f5e590bf Tue, 09 Feb 2021 16:37:50 -0800 Keith Carter and Shawn Razek Keith Carter and Shawn Razek 2114 As part of The Final Turn's running guides series, Keith and Shawn dive deep into hill repeats. What they are, some of their favorite hills, what to do on the downhills, and much more. As part of The Final Turn's running guides series, Keith and Shawn dive deep into hill repeats. What they are, some of their favorite hills, what to do on the downhills, and much more. running, training, motivation, shoes No 9 9 Running guides: mastering mile repeats full 82f2902e-ba3a-4796-8735-340931190c63 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ca8131bb Fri, 29 Jan 2021 10:06:28 -0800 Keith Carter and Shawn Razek Keith Carter and Shawn Razek 1557 Keith and Shawn discuss the infamous mile repeats workout. What it is, variations, horror stories, how to get started, and how to make taking it on a bit easier. Keith and Shawn discuss the infamous mile repeats workout. What it is, variations, horror stories, how to get started, and how to make taking it on a bit easier. running, training, motivation, shoes No 8 8 How to cope with pesky mid-run issues full 7db80575-0f62-4749-82d9-d507a4fdbf9e https://share.transistor.fm/s/a83353b1 Sat, 23 Jan 2021 09:05:04 -0800 Keith Carter and Shawn Razek Keith Carter and Shawn Razek 2704 Cramps? Animal encounter? Untied shoelace? Keith and Shawn chat about how to manage the things that can go wrong during a run. Cramps? Animal encounter? Untied shoelace? Keith and Shawn chat about how to manage the things that can go wrong during a run. running, training, motivation, shoes No 7 7 Fun, achievable, inspiring tasks for runners to go for in 2021 full 6e21a624-f7b8-4661-8d26-d5599a952c3f https://share.transistor.fm/s/32211201 Thu, 14 Jan 2021 11:28:13 -0800 Keith Carter and Shawn Razek Keith Carter and Shawn Razek 2503 Keith and Shawn discuss their checklist for runners of all capabilities to try to work through in 2021. See the full list at TheFinalTurn.com! Keith and Shawn discuss their checklist for runners of all capabilities to try to work through in 2021. See the full list at TheFinalTurn.com! running, training, motivation, shoes No 6 6 Overcoming common excuses not to run full 67e86ef4-9dcf-41bf-9349-54fc5f214516 https://share.transistor.fm/s/aabca390 Thu, 07 Jan 2021 19:59:16 -0800 Keith Carter and Shawn Razek Keith Carter and Shawn Razek 3349 Keith and Shawn discuss their impromptu New Year's Eve marathon attempt before diving into a laundry list of common excuses not to run. They provide myriad motivational techniques to overcome those all too inviting excuses. Keith and Shawn discuss their impromptu New Year's Eve marathon attempt before diving into a laundry list of common excuses not to run. They provide myriad motivational techniques to overcome those all too inviting excuses. running, training, motivation, shoes No 5 5 Weight training and running with Jason Fitzgerald full 9397fd36-39f1-4fd2-ba9c-b743ba18bfb9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/76ae6a55 Wed, 16 Dec 2020 20:25:15 -0800 Keith Carter and Shawn Razek Keith Carter and Shawn Razek 2877 Keith and Shawn are joined by Jason Fitzgerald of strengthrunning.com for a wide ranging conversation about the benefits of adding regular strength work to a runner's training plan. Topics covered include: how often, how much, before or after runs, how to get started, injury prevention, and more! Keith and Shawn are joined by Jason Fitzgerald of strengthrunning.com for a wide ranging conversation about the benefits of adding regular strength work to a runner's training plan. Topics covered include: how often, how much, before or after runs, how to running, training, strength training, motivation No 4 4 Running watches: keeping on track full 52735af0-c22a-4d63-9ab9-418922e076e1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/68a68773 Wed, 09 Dec 2020 20:39:02 -0800 Keith Carter and Shawn Razek Keith Carter and Shawn Razek 2317 Keith and Shawn muse about their love/hate relationships with their GPS watches, and whether running watches are a positive or a negative on their training. They also cover what running data they prefer on their watch screens, how often is too often to glance at said data, and wrap things up with a can't-miss discussion on handedness. Keith and Shawn muse about their love/hate relationships with their GPS watches, and whether running watches are a positive or a negative on their training. They also cover what running data they prefer on their watch screens, how often is too often to gl running, training, watches, GPS watches, running watches No 3 3 Running etiquette and pet peeves full 25bb9b57-332c-4285-ba5b-d3600b62f1b5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7566915c Thu, 03 Dec 2020 11:58:13 -0800 Keith Carter and Shawn Razek Keith Carter and Shawn Razek 2033 Keith and Shawn give some running etiquette tips and then attempt to avoid sounding like total snobs while discussing some of their running pet peeves. They wrap things up with a chat about running in other countries. Keith and Shawn give some running etiquette tips and then attempt to avoid sounding like total snobs while discussing some of their running pet peeves. They wrap things up with a chat about running in other countries. running, training, motivation, shoes No 2 2 The effect of imperfect eating and drinking habits on our running full 5a03a05a-332b-4094-9b01-2be1bd057a34 https://share.transistor.fm/s/de90190d Wed, 25 Nov 2020 21:09:33 -0800 Keith Carter and Shawn Razek Keith Carter and Shawn Razek 2254 Keith and Shawn check in to discuss 2021 running goals, and the way their shared love of sugar and the occasional alcoholic beverage may influence their running. Keith and Shawn check in to discuss 2021 running goals, and the way their shared love of sugar and the occasional alcoholic beverage may influence their running. running, training, motivation, shoes No 1 1 Staying motivated during the pandemic full 33fb8fef-b16c-419b-8b61-56e6723bc786 https://share.transistor.fm/s/085ea65e Sat, 21 Nov 2020 07:56:04 -0800 Keith Carter and Shawn Razek Keith Carter and Shawn Razek 2003 Keith and Shawn launch The Final Turn by introducing themselves and discussing how they are staying motivated to run during the pandemic and their outlook for 2021. Keith and Shawn launch The Final Turn by introducing themselves and discussing how they are staying motivated to run during the pandemic and their outlook for 2021. running, training, motivation, shoes No