Nothing is more disheartening to an Obstacle Racer than an ankle inversion sprain weeks before that next big “A” race. Join Richard Diaz and his guest Dr Steve Capobianco Medical Director for Rock Tape as they discuss an easy ”do it yourself” treatment that can save you from serious down time away from training and…
Tag: running injury
Expert Running Tips, Listen & Learn, Obstacle Racing
The #1 running injury Plantar Fasciitis and how to deal with it
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As a runner, there is nothing worse than a nagging running related injury that just does not want to heal. Plantar Fasciitis is one of these injuries that left unchecked can easily ruin an entire race season. Listen as Dr. Brian Abelson, author of “Release Your Body- Resolving Plantar Fasciitis” and Richard Diaz discuss this…
Endurance Sport Nutrition, Expert Running Tips, Listen & Learn, Obstacle Racing
The How, What and Why of the OCR Run Clinic
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Most athletes that compete in obstacle races no full well what they’ll get from participating… muddy, beat down and a great sense of accomplishment. They can’t get enough! Investing in the education and training to make an athlete stronger runners, have the ability to put in more work injury free, is a hard sell. We…
Expert Running Tips, Extreme Running, Listen & Learn, Obstacle Racing
Barefoot Running… Why, When and How.
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The idea of “Natural Running” conjures up the thought of Tarahumara Indians traipsing effortlessly through the Copper Canyons of Mexico. The Idea of running barefoot came and went as quickly as any trendy fashion. Few were willing or able to adopt the ability to run unshod, those that have tended to be miraculously free of…
Expert Running Tips, Listen & Learn, Obstacle Racing
Coach Richard Diaz Rants on Running
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Everyone knows that to be successful in the sport of Obstacle Racing you must develop your running skill. Never mind that of all recreational sports, running leads in the number of injuries that athletes endure. What’s interesting is that the leading cause of these injuries is improper running skill and could easily have been avoided with proper…
Expert Running Tips, Listen & Learn, Obstacle Racing
Transitioning from Heel Striking to Mid-Foot Running
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Ever since Born to Run was released there has been a revolution from heel striking to “Natural” mid foot running. This revelation has spurred huge shifts in running shoe manufacturing and many runners who have made an attempt to this transition without proper guidance have suffered an entirely new set of injuries. Join me (Richard…
Obstacle Racing
We Ask OCR Athletes, How Old Are You and How Much Do You Spend on Racing?
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Expert Running Tips, Extreme Running, Listen & Learn, Obstacle Racing
Functional Movement, the key to Performance
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As athletes, we are no strangers to post workout aches and pains. When these signals begin to impede our ability to perform and result in missed training days, it’s time to pay attention. We’ve invited Dr. Steve Capobianco, Medical Director for Rock Tape back on to discuss what’s new in the way of self-treatment, prevention…
Expert Running Tips, Listen & Learn, Obstacle Racing
Dealing with Plantar Fasciitis
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Because I see so much of this malady among the athletes I meet I decided to revisit this interview done with Dr Brian Abelson, author or a great book on understanding and the treatment of Plantar issues. In order to resolve this pesky injury you first need to understand the culprit that is responsible. If…
Expert Running Tips, Listen & Learn, Obstacle Racing, Triathlon
How to Avoid Over Training Syndrome
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Fatigue is a common sensation for Endurance and OCR athletes, knowing when to back off and how to identify when this sensation is out of control is important because Over Training Syndrome is not just too much work, it’s a much deeper problem that no athlete wants to fall prey to, Join our host Richard…