Run Oregon: Last time we chatted, we talked about your “retirement”. Looking at your Instagram feed, it seems like you have been busy with “life”. What have you enjoyed most about your time away from competitive sport? Nick Symmonds: Pro running life was great, but I must say that post-pro running life is more enjoyable. I think what I enjoy most is not feeling guilty about enjoying life’s pleasures. I can now have a beer…
Springfield-based Nick Symmonds is a two-time U.S. Olympian (2008, 2012), silver medalist in the 800 meter race in the 2013 World Championships, and co-founder/CEO of Run Gum (reviewed here). Last June, Run Oregon’s Joe Dudman interviewed him on a number of topics ranging from starting Run Gum to race tactics to public causes that he supported, including LGBT rights and gun control. Since that interview, Symmonds announced earlier this year that he would be retiring from…
He’s a charismatic Olympic track star with strong ties to the Pacific Northwest, who races with flair, heart, and fierce determination, doesn’t stand still for BS, and campaigns for important causes he strongly believes in. Steve Prefontaine? No. It’s Nick Symmonds, Willamette University track star, two-time Olympian at 800 meters, and Silver Medalist in the 800 at the 2013 Outdoor World Championships. Not to mention, founder of my favorite road race, The Nick Symmonds Springfield 800.…
As many of you have read (Confessions of a Gum-Chewing Runner), I am a chronic gum-chewer. I have different types of gum for different purposes – including running. So, when I heard about Run Gum, I figured that it was just the product for this Gum-Chewing Runner. I received 3 different samples of Run Gum to test: Cinnamon, Mint, and Fruit. I will admit, I was a bit nervous about this gum because it contains caffeine…
