Q&A with Laura Messner and "Coach" Richard Diaz
I had to think long and hard before posting this particular episode because, for some, it may seem a bit “infomercial-ish”. Once I started the edit process, it occured to me that this is information...
View ArticleInterview with Olympic hopeful/elite Spartan Nell Rojas
I have always believed that a solid runner will always have a fighting chance as an elite in the sport of OCR. Nell Rojas came on the scene mostly out of peer pressure from her friends many of whom are...
View ArticleConversation with a World Class Movement Specialist- Julien Pineau
There is a reason why your grip fails you and your back hurts when you carry a heavy bag or bucket up a mountain. In this interview I discuss this and many other entertaining topics that have to do...
View ArticleRYAN FISCHER – ELITE CROSSFIT ATHLETE
What happens when you mix one badass CrossFit athlete with Coach Diaz in The Secret Lab? Answer: You get a hybrid training program that is sure to set the CrossFit community on fire! I know what...
View ArticleHunter McIntyre – Unvarnished!
Hunter McIntyre was the hero of Spartan Racing. He brought color and attitude to the competitions and basically made things fun. Today he has retooled his skills with focus on an attempt at The...
View ArticleSPARTAN TRAIL RUNNING SERIES REVEALED BY CHARLIE ENGLE
Charlie Engle is one of, if not the most entertaining guests we’ve ever had on this podcast and generally has incredible stories to tell. Story telling aside, Charlie Engle has hitched his wagon to The...
View ArticleA Revolutionary Approach to CrossFit Training Revealed
Before you freak out, no, I am not turning tail on OCR or endurance training programs! If you follow my work, you know that recently I developed a program in collaboration with Ryan Fischer an...
View ArticleWHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT… CBD’S
It is surprising how many athletes i know who are using CBD’s for a variety of reasons. The more I investigated the more I came to realize that CBD’s are nature’s anti-inflammatory solution and that is...
View ArticleThe Lake Tahoe Ultra Beast – Agony and Estacy
If success is a measure of suffering, those who braved the course at the Spartan Lake Tahoe World Championships have much to be proud of. Alison Haase was successful. She did not only challenge...
View ArticleSpartan Race standardizes courses for 2020
“Coach” Richard Diaz and his protege/client – elite Spartan Pro Veejay Jones. In this The First Episode, we discuss changes in Spartan Race course design leading into the 2020 season. Big changes are...
View ArticleWhat’s a Virtual Gait Analysis?
Ever wondered what it would be like to have Coach Diaz provide a Virtual Gait Analysis? With the permission of Mark Falcone, we share the experience with you! Unvarnished conversation between a real...
View ArticleBLACK FRIDAY Q&A 2019!
During this episode VeeJay Jones and Coach Diaz spoke about Running injuries, Training volume, Black toenails and a whole lot more! Read more →The post BLACK FRIDAY Q&A 2019! appeared first on The...
View ArticleIS HYROX THE NEXT BIG THING IN FUNCTIONAL FITNESS?
Here we are at the conclusion of 2019 and change is in the air. I can recall when Spartan Race first made a splash and inspired millions to get off the couch. Is it possible that from this movement a...
View ArticleTRAINING TIPS AND…DON’T RELOCATE SPARTAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
Will moving Spartan World Championships mark the beginning of the end?Read more →The post TRAINING TIPS AND…DON’T RELOCATE SPARTAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP appeared first on The Natural Running Network.
View ArticleDO YOU? CONCEPT2
Arguably the most reliable ass kick ass piece of cardio equipment, the Concept2 rower, has been embraced for decades in sport. It has been a staple in Crossfit and now with 2 additional pieces, the...
View ArticleAnother 24 hr OCR World Championship hits the U.S.?
Who knew? One day as I was surfing social media, I hear Ryan Atkins mention that Platinum Rig is bringing a 24 hour competition to the states!!! Like most enthusiasts, I’ve heard of this line of rigs...
View ArticleRyan Fischer talks about Dark Horse II with Coach Diaz
The Dark Horse program is a highly innovative approach to training for CrossFit and other High Intensity competitions. Behind the research Coach Diaz has invested in anaerobic metabolism and lactate...
View ArticleTIPS ON HOME EXERCISE WHILE YOU… HUNKER DOWN!
Everyone is locked down and could use some non contact human interaction right now. Veejay Jones (pro obstacle course athlete) and I Richard Diaz (his coach). Discuss current affairs, home exercise...
View ArticleOCR Performance Professionals
Coach Diaz and Elite OCR Athlete Veejay Jones share details of their OCR Performance Project a virtual group training program for aspiring Spartan competitors. Aside from this, Coach Diaz also shares...
View ArticleBreathing - Best practices for performance
Breathing – Best practices for performance! Everyone has at one time or another, pondered the idea: What would be the best way to breathe while running? There are so many opinions on the subject, it’s...
View ArticleVirtual Racing with OCR Stars
Things suck these days if you yearn to compete. The Corona Virus has everyone around the world in lock down mode. Finding an outlet for your competitive drive has been a challenge onto itself this...
View ArticleLauren Fisher and Jenn Ryan visit The Secret Lab
Two of the Fittest Women in the World Some may argue, that the fittest athletes on the planet are CrossFit athletes. I am not going to argue for or against the prospect. What I will defend is that...
View ArticleAre Trails better than Road for Runners?
There is much controversy that surrounds the choice of running shoes and how they may or may not protect you from injury. Some say they won’t run on pavement because it hurts their knees or gives them...
View ArticleWhy Every Athletes Need CBD
Everywhere you turn these days you’ll find CBD for sale the acronym for “cannabidiol”. CBD is the active ingredient derived from a cannabis plant, yes, Marijuana . Over the past half decade, marijuana...
View ArticleAdrian Bijanda – OCR World Championships
OCW World Championships in 2021, is it going to happen? Who better to share these goings on then the founder of OCRW himself, Adrian Bijanda. It’s no secret that 2020 was a bust for virtually every...
View ArticleTraining The Dark Side Review, Does it Work?
Training the Dark Side – Does it really work? A revolutionary approach to training that has shown to be highly effective for a variety of athletic pursuits. Richard Diaz, author and host of this...
View ArticleIntroducing Hildervat – the new OCR series
As we all hope, we’re rounding the turn on this insidious pandemic and the summer to fall seasons busting at the seams with races clamoring to occupy what few weekends left for the 2021 season....
View ArticleInterview with Nicole Mericle OCR Pro
I wanted to have a candid conversation with Nicole Mericle, not so much about her recent win at The Jacksonville Spartan Race which was spectacular by the way. My interest is in her new formation of...
View ArticleHow to get to the Boston Marathon
The Boston Marathon is arguably the most prestigious running event in the United States and possibly the world. Qualifying for Boston is no easy task. I have a conversation with a friend Blue Benadum a...
View ArticleWhat is Training The Dark Side?
Yes, I have been interviewed on the topic of Training The Dark Side before. However, this explanation, in my opinion is the most comprehensive view and rationale for why this training is so effective....
View ArticleTHE LA SPEED PROJECT – RUN FROM LA TO VEGAS
The Relay event with one rule… Get to Vegas on foot faster than everyone else! The LA Speed Project was the brain child of Blue Benadum and a few of his friends. The conversation went a little like...
View ArticleQuestions and Answers for OCR and Endurance Athletes
Join Coach Diaz The Natural Running Networks new Co-Host Leah Duhon “Princess Leah” a highly talented Ninja and OCR athlete in her own right. This episode was open to the audience, Questions and...
View ArticleRunning Shoes… Which is right for me?
Running Shoes… Which is right for me? It’s the most complex question asked of me as a coach. There is really no definitive choice that can be recommended. If you are well informed regarding foot...
View ArticleEVERYTHING YOU’VE EVER WANTER TO KNOW ABOUT… HEART RATE TRAINING
Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about heart rate training (but were afraid to ask). Let’s face it, it’s complicated business to truly understand how, why and when as it relates to heart rate. Not...
View ArticleThe 1% Factor – How to accelerate your performance
The 1% Factor – How to accelerate your performance reveals what you can do to provide in the words of Sir Dave Brailsford “the Aggregation of Marginal Gains.” These solutions are so simple it’s hard to...
View ArticleOver Trained... Over Reaching? How to self-diagnose
Over Trained? How to self-diagnose. Can you tell when you are over reaching with your training before it’s too late? It is a problem. Many athletes do not know when to say when, what is enough or when...
View ArticleBoost Speed and Endurance with The Flow Method
Regardless if you are a runner, Obstacle course athlete, Hyrox or even Crossfit, The FLow Method of training will boost your tolerance to fatigue and build your capacity to deal with lactate...
View ArticleRunning Road VS. Trail - The Dangers and Benefits
Running Road VS. Trail So many athletes tell us they don’t like running on road because its hard on their bodies. Is it the surface we choose to run on or something more? Coach Diaz sheds light and his...
View ArticleNew Years Resolution Solutions!
Planning on setting new goals for the New Year? We set out to help you avoid common pitfalls so you can avoid inevitable failure! We cover 10 bad idea’s and 10 common approaches and conclude by adding...
View ArticleRunning Naturally - Dealing with Injuries
If you run, you had to have been dealing with injuries and follow the concepts and rationale for shifting to “Running Naturally”. Odd’s are you have been working at it, changed to a more minimal...
View ArticleTired of getting injured doing OCR Races?
Tired of getting injured doing OCR Races? OCR Run Clinic Recap Tired of getting injured doing OCR Races? A few things you can depend on, the sky is blue, grass is green and OCR athletes get injured....
View ArticleOCR for Beginners
OCR for Beginners! There is so much to know and learn if you’ve never participated in a Spartan race or any other OCR event, such as Tough Mudder, Savage Race. The first thing you should know is that...
View ArticleWho is Richard Diaz?
Who is Richard Diaz? it’s difficult to put a label on him and he would prefer you don’t. His notoriety is earned through his success as a coach and sports clinician and yes, he has written a few books....
View ArticleTime Trial Tips for Runners
Time Trial Tips for Runners… In most training plans runners follow, rarely do you see Time Trials. Blue Benadum and Richard Diaz felt that it’s a topic that runners should understand and employ in...
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View ArticleMinimal Running Shoes... an Interview with Steven Sashen
Steven Sashen is the CEO and Co-founder of Xero Shoes, a company dedicated to the design of minimal running shoes and the belief that as close to barefoot in all we do is healthier and promotes...
View ArticleThe Principles of Movement and Energy Efficiency
Will Chung, grandson to the late creator of Soo Bahk Do, a Korean style of martial arts is respected as one of the great movement experts of our time. We recently learned of our connection through...
View ArticleInterview with The Movement Advocate, Dr. Steve Capobianco
If you do not know how to identify and even become a first responder to overuse injuries your athletes deal with, you have no business leading them as their coach. I learned this early and have become...
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