The beginning of this episode starts out with some high opinionated commentary about the state of OCR, bad decisions made by Tough Mudder, followed with curiosities regarding the direction taken by Spartan Race. Once thats done, Shan Kahn and I discuss the importance of getting the numbers right with training; how much volume to take…
Tag: Obstacle Racing
Obstacle Racing, Triathlon
Allison Tai – Ultra Beast World Champ 2017
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Expert Running Tips, Obstacle Racing
Spartan World Championships, Were you Prepared?
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Did you barely survive or thrive when crossing the finish line this weekend at Spartan Race World Championships Tahoe? Richard Diaz and Shan Khan dive into what was seen from those finishing the race, how ankle stability and foot strength is crucial to these distances, when and how you should start training for an endeavor…
Expert Running Tips, Listen & Learn, Obstacle Racing
The Best Advise for OCR Athletes… Plan an OFF SEASON
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The Obstacle Course Racing Season has a few big events over the next few weeks with Spartan World Championships this weekend, followed by OCR World Championships and Toughest Mudder but once these events wind down, what then? Are you planning an Off Season? What will that look like, will you take a few weeks, months…
Obstacle Racing
Hunter McIntyre Tough Mudder X Champion
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He seems to come out of nowhere, when people start to wonder where he’s been, then like a wrecking ball, he destroys the competition. Tough Mudder recently released its CBS debut of the new format in OCR competition, Tough Mudder X coined as the toughest mile on earth and offered $25,000 in a winner take…
Extreme Running, Obstacle Racing
STEF BISHOP – Adventure Racer and Worlds Toughest Mudder Champ
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Stefanie Bishop is the real deal. Last year she literally ran away with the WORLDS TOUGHEST MUDDER CHAMPIONSHIP, this year as a tune up she participated in THE WORLD ADVENTURE RACING CHAMPIONSHIP. Never heard of it? Feature yourself and a team of companions with a map and compass braving 450+ miles through some of the…
Expert Running Tips, Extreme Running, Listen & Learn, Obstacle Racing, Triathlon
THE RUNNING EVOLUTION
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We often speak of “proper running” and when we invoke this term, its often met with controversy. Its time to put the quibbling to bed. Our guest, Dr Irene Davis is one the most respected authorities on the subject of running biomechanics. She does not pull her punches when it comes to running and what…
Obstacle Racing, Triathlon
HEATHER GOLLNICK IRONWOMAN
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Heather Gollnick grew up being active in gymnastics, competing in college before getting into . Heather turned professional in 2002 with a focus on the Ironman distances. She won over 200 multisport events, and is a 5X Pro Ironman Champion. Heather participated in her first Spartan Race in January 2016 in California and found her…
Expert Running Tips, Listen & Learn, Obstacle Racing
How to quickly reduce the effects of debilitating ankle injuries and get back into the race!
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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…