The Final Sprint

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The Final Sprint (TFS) is a weblog about running, fitness and nutrition that started in May of 2006. It was founded by Adam Jacobs, Adam Berger and Doug Berger.

TFS's content includes commentary on: marathons, training, sports nutrition, NCAA cross country, track and field, weightlifting, healthy eating, hydration, sports psychology, sports injury prevention, vitamins, nutritional supplements, running shoes, gear and apparel. TFS has several regular columns, including: Ask Flash, Success Stories, SoundOFF and SPOTLIGHT. Their other featured content includes: podcasts, pump-up iMix's, interviews, product reviews and live race coverage.

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In August 2006, Runner's World began featuring TFS's daily content in their Motivation:Blogs section.

On September 1, 2006, TFS initiated their College Internship Program; offering college credit to qualified undergraduate and graduate students to intern in their editorial, marketing, graphic design and IT departments.

In November 2006, TFS expanded their content to include live race coverage. They first reported on the 2006 ING New York City Marathon live from the race course and headquarters at Tavern on the Green in Central Park.

Later in November 2006, Reuters began featuring TFS's daily content in their Health Blog Posts section.

In January 2007, TFS began "The Final Sprint Podcast Show"; featuring interviews with prominent athletes, coaches and other figures from the worlds of running, fitness and nutriton. Interviewees have included both former and current athletes. Some examples include Jim Ryun and Deena Kastor.