We talk often on various topics related to obstacle course racing and training, how to develop greater performance no matter the sport, Spartan Racing, Tough Mudder or Marathon Running. In this episode Coach Diaz and wing man Miguel Medina discuss key elements in training to perform optimally. If you want to win races or establish…
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Expert Running Tips, Listen & Learn, Obstacle Racing
The Natural Running Network Q&A show with “The Coach”
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Once again we requested questions from inquiring athletes and got rave responses to do so. The obstacle course racing community is eager to learn what it takes to perform optimally and the had a lot of questions, so many that we could not cover them all in this one episode Questions like: How often should…
Expert Running Tips, Listen & Learn, Obstacle Racing
OCR Running Clinic in Vermont – Recap
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If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to participate in one of our OCR Running Clinics, this is a great episode for you. Rather than banging the drum ourselves, we decided to pass the microphone around to all the athletes who attended our recent clinic in Killington Vermont. This way you get an unscripted first-hand…
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, Extreme Running, Listen & Learn, Obstacle Racing
Obstacle Order Podcast Hosts Interview Richard Diaz
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Expert Running Tips, Extreme Running, Listen & Learn, Obstacle Racing
Tips on Running Faster
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As they say; “The Devil is in the details”. Coach Richard Diaz and guest, Elite OCR athlete Beni Gifford discuss the details that can set you apart from the pack as a much faster runner. Beating yourself up, packing on the miles, hard track workouts won’t make you faster unless you learn to master the…
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
Do you understand your Heart Rate Monitor?
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This episode is a rerun. It was posted late in 2015 but I felt the information was important enough to bring it back to our listeners. The discussion revolves around making the best out of the training metrics we gather from our Heart Rate Monitors. There is a wealth of great information that is made…
Expert Running Tips, Extreme Running, Obstacle Racing
Post-Workout Interview with Rose Wetzel, aka., Wonder Woman
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Anyone who knows Elite Spartan Pro Rose Wetzel, aka., Wonder Woman knows she is intense. Trust me; I have had the great fortune of training her. Rose, loves to push and loves competition. Whether it be American Ninja Warrior, Obstacle racing or Track & Field she can’t get enough. We thought it would be fun…