Junyong Pak, 2 time Toughest Mudder World Champ smashes Guinness Book World Record by running the fastest marathon (3:12:47) carrying a 40lb. weight. Pak says: “it’s an addictive rush when you’re so good at tolerating pain—and you come out the other side”. Few would argue that when Junyong toes the start line at any obstacle…
Michael Johnson won 4 Olympic gold and 8 World Championship gold medals. He holds the 400m world and Olympic records. His 200m time of 19.32 at the 1996 Summer Olympics stood for 12 years. Johnson is considered one of the greatest sprinters in history. He is the only male athlete in history to win both…
Rose Wetzel has dominated the pro field in Obstacle Races through 2014 and is currently ranked #2 in the world as of this episode and has she suggests, “Its early in the season”. Listen as we discuss what it takes to rise to the top of the field in Spartan Racing, how important running skill…
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…
Joseph Gray 5-Time USA Mountain Runner of the Year. Joe is a runner with an amazing story to tell. In Mexico he challenged one of the toughest races in North America the Itzaccihuatl Skyrace de Mexico starting at 11,000 feet ascends to 15,750+ and back. Joe Gray was the only African American on the U.S.…
A lot of runners find it difficult to finish a marathon in less than 5 hours. It seems no matter how hard they train or how hard the push they always end up walking and suffering for the final miles. Our host Richard Diaz discusses possible solutions and great running tips with one of our…
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…
Charlie Engle is one of the most interesting ultra-marathoner on earth, from his past drug addictions, his highly acclaimed project “Running the Sahara” to his stint in prison. Running is his salvation and inspiration for runners around the world. In a recent interview, Charlie stated “In every long run, I want to push myself to…
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…