Full 6 Part Series Out: The Program Nike Oregon Project The Program: Nike Oregon Project User Review: "Probably the best video I've seen in my entire life."
Below is also a bonus episode on the near death experience that changed Alberto Salazar's life. Beneath that is a chronological listing of parts one through six of The Program. Episode release dates listed next to episode title.
Episode 1: The Untold Olympic Story (7/16)
In part one of our six part series, Alberto Salazar, Galen Rupp and Mo Farah reveal their training and build up through the 2012 London Olympics. Viewers are taken behind the scenes with the NOP as they discuss the lead up to race day and the unfolding of the historic Olympic 1ok final that crowned Galen Rupp, Olympic Silver Medalist, and Mo Farah, Olympic Champion.
Episode 2: Dathan and the Marathon (7/23) User Review:
In part two, viewers are given a close look at Dathan Ritzenhein -the man some consider to be the greatest high school runner in US history. The intrigue in Ritz's story stems from his own lack of satisfaction at what he has accomplished in his running career. The Olympian and former AR holder still has one goal in mind: to attain international glory in the marathon.
Episode 3: Training Days (7/30) User Review:
In part three, viewers are given an exposition of the group's mission statement: to develop American distance runners who can medal in World championships and Olympics. The meat of the episode is presented on a platter of workouts: a weight training session, a long run, a track workout.
Episode 4: Centro (8/6)In part four, Centro describes developing his skills early on, under the tutelage of his father, a two time Olympian and the head coach at American University. He then discusses his transition to the NOP, his 1500m final at the Olympics, his psyche: cocky vs confident, and he badgers team mate, Dathan Ritzenhein, into a two mile race off at the end of the summer...among other things... User Review:
Episode 5: Alberto Addresses the Critics (8/13) User Review:
In part five, hear from the most cerebral coach in running as he tackles the sport's most relevant issues. Our most important episode yet, 'State of Track' gives viewers an unfiltered look at Alberto Salazar as he takes on Nike Oregon Project skeptics, discusses the progression of athletes, Mo Farah and Galen Rupp, and comments on the "black cloud" that hangs over track as a result of modern-day doping.
Episode 6: Life at 8,000 Feet (8/27) User Review:
Part six of The Program: Nike Oregon Project takes us to altitude camp. Salazar has been taking running groups to Park City, UT for over a decade, and NOP members use the month and a half long training camp to prepare for US Championships. Salazar firmly believes in the benefits of living and training at altitude so camps like the one presented in this episode will continue to be a staple of The Project's regimen.
Bonus Episode: Salazar's Death (9/3)
In this bonus episode of The Program, Salazar reveals the circumstances that brought him face to face with death, describes the unfolding of the situation and reveals how his near death experience changed his life for the better.
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