Beets are fast in becoming the new power food for athletes and as it turns out, for good reason. Listen as Richard Diaz and his featured guest Dr John Ivy, world renowned expert on the role of nutrition in exercise performance discuss all the reasons why every endurance athlete should be supplementing their diets with…
Tag: half marathon
Expert Running Tips, Extreme Running
How to Deal with Plantar Fasciitis
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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…
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Faster After 50, How to Race Strong for the Rest of Your Life!
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Joe Friel is back! Listen as he explains the effects of aging and how we should train accordingly. Coach Joe Friel shares the science behind Racing as a senior athlete. Gain insightful training tips from the most respected endurance coach in the country. Joe is co-founder of Training Peaks, The Triathlon Training Bible and several…
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OUTRUNNING GENOCIDE
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An interview with Gilbert Tuhabonye– A national caliber runner, running coach and genocide survivor. Tuhabonye, grew up as a son of farmers in Burundi Africa. He ran everywhere — to get the family’s water, to school, and even after the cows and gazelles. In high school, he ran competitively, becoming national champion in the 400…
Expert Running Tips, Obstacle Racing
Interview with Bart Yasso, Runner’s World “Chief Running Officer”
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Bart Yasso is considered “The Mayor of Running”. He is recognized around the world, having competed in running events on all seven continents from the Antarctica marathon to the Mt. Kilimanjaro marathon. A delightful ambassador to the sport of running and Runner’s World “Chief Running Officer”, Infamous for the; not so scientific but highly regarded “Yasso…
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The Top 5 Mistakes that cause Running Injuries
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Runners get injured, often needlessly. Join Richard Diaz and his guest Jason Fitzgerald-USATF Certified Running Coach as they share insights into the cause of most running related injuries and the misconceptions of what does NOT prevent these injuries. If you have been sidelined by running injuries, incapable of finishing a marathon and are unsure why…
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How to finish your first Marathon in under 5 hours
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Are you a heel striker? Is it possible to change and should you?
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Many runners are afraid to change the way they run even though they are plagued with running injuries. Richard Diaz and guest Peter Faletto, PT, gait correction expert, explain how a runner would change the way they run to reduce injury and improve performance. Both Richard and Peter are highly experienced in the practice of…
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Running vs. Gravity
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A runner’s greatest energy expense is spent in a vertical plane (opposing gravity). A runner has to leap 7.5 centimeters in the air (3”) to cover one body length in distance. A typically well trained marathon runner’s stride length is between 75-90% of their total height. Here are some interesting deal points: Scientists who measured…