The Natural Running Network Live

Anyone who has heard of the infamous Death Race knows that it takes a very special type of person to even consider attempting the event let alone actually finishing.  The brainchild of Joe DeSena, founder of The Spartan Race obstacle racing series, it makes you wonder what darkness lurks in his mind that would cause him to create such an event. Listen as Richard Diaz chats with Dylan Davis, who not only survived the Summer Death Race, he also successfully completed the Winter Death Race this past January.  Dylan provides a rare first person account of the Summer Death race from start to finish.  If you think you’re pretty tough, maybe you need to hear what tough is really all about.

Hunter McIntyre was the Elite Spartan point leader of 2014. Arguably a force to recon with in any OCR event he attends, yet lately, Hunter seems to have been off the race scene radar.  Richard Diaz, asked Hunter to come clean and let his fan base know what he’s been up to and to explain why he’s not been as active on the race scene.  We also took this opportunity to gain some insights from Cassidy Watton the better half of the power house duo who has been racing well and is setting her sights on the East Coast Combine and World Championships. She too has joined the ranks of Reebok Spartan Elite team.  We’ll share training tips and pick our favorites for this year’s Spartan World Championships.  You don’t want to miss this episode!

Dr. Phil is a pioneer in both heart rate and the revelation of our need to return to Natural Running. He preached about and he himself trained in minimal running shoes long before Born to Run became fashionable.  His MAF heart rate training formula (180-age), to this day is still the most effective approach to determining an aerobic heart rate in the absence of having access to clinical trial.  After 15 years passed since their first encounter, our host Richard Diaz takes this opportunity to talk shop with Dr. Phil.  Anyone planning to run a marathon, participate in Spartan Racing or has wondered about proper running shoe selection should listen to this show.

Dr. Phil is a pioneer in both heart rate and the revelation of our need to return to Natural Running. He preached about and he himself trained in minimal running shoes long before Born to Run became fashionable.  His MAF heart rate training formula (180-age), to this day is still the most effective approach to determining an aerobic heart rate in the absence of having access to clinical trial.  After 15 years passed since their first encounter, our host Richard Diaz takes this opportunity to talk shop with Dr. Phil.  Anyone planning to run a marathon, participate in Spartan Racing or has wondered about proper running shoe selection should listen to this show.

Running a marathon,half marathon or participating in Obstacle racing requires more them determination, you need to develop a training strategy designed specific to your current abilities that will allow you to effectively and carefully prepare for success.  Our host Richard Diaz invited nationally acclaimed running coachLuke Humphrey, author of The Hanson’s Method, a training program for marathon runners on the show to discuss training philosophies. If you are preparing for an event or a series of events as is the case for Spartan racing, this is a great show to listen to.

Running a marathon, half marathon or participating in Obstacle racing requires more them determination, you need to develop a training strategy designed specific to your current abilities that will allow you to effectively and carefully prepare for success.  Our host Richard Diaz invited nationally acclaimed running coach Luke Humphrey, author of The Hanson’s Method, a training program for marathon runners on the show to discuss training philosophies. If you are preparing for an event or a series of events as is the case for Spartan racing, this is a great show to listen to.

You’ve see athletes in the Olympic Beach Volleyball, during Cross Fit Games, Spartan Racing and in all fashion of Endurance Sports with colorful tape on their knees, shoulders, calves, etc., now learn how it works, when and how to apply it when you are on the verge of a running injury or simply hope to perform at your best.  There are few practitioners in the world that know more about this application than Dr. Steven Capobianco of Rock Tape and we felt it was important to bring him back to share his knowledge with you.

You’ve see athletes in the Olympic Beach Volleyball, during Cross Fit Games, Spartan Racing and in all fashion of Endurance Sports with colorful tape on their knees, shoulders, calves, etc., now learn how it works, when and how to apply it when you are on the verge of a running injury or simply hope to perform at your best.  There are few practitioners in the world that know more about this application than Dr. Steven Capobianco of Rock Tape and we felt it was important to bring him back to share his knowledge with you.

Yancy Culp has a long history as a trainer, athlete and now, Coach to some of the top athletes in the sport of Obstacle Racing.  Serving as coach to the likes of Rose Wetzel, April Dee, Matt Novakovich, Isaiah Vidal, Miguel Medina and other podium occupying elite professional OCR athlete’s, we discuss the sport, the direction it is taking and the process of making good athletes great.  We also discuss our picks for the Spartan World Championships along with our dark horse favorites.

Yancy Culp has a long history as a trainer, athlete and now, Coach to some of the top athletes in the sport of Obstacle Racing.  Serving as coach to the likes of Rose Wetzel, April Dee, Matt Novakovich, Isaiah Vidal, Miguel Medina and other podium occupying elite professional OCR athlete’s, we discuss the sport, the direction it is taking and the process of making good athletes great.  We also discuss our picks for the Spartan World Championships along with our dark horse favorites.

We’ve invited Dr. Allen Lim and Jason Donald to share insights on how, what and when to hydrate, the importance of electrolyte and energy replacement and feeding strategies while training and racing.  Jason was an elite professional cyclist who spent a few years as a member of the Garmin professional cycling team and Dr Lim also served as team physiologist for Garmin before founding SKRATCH LABS an innovative company that produces whole food performance electrolyte replacement and energy products for endurance athletes.  Feeding, hydrating and electrolyte replacement is a critical aspect of performance and these two guys made their bones in international cycling competition where to survive, you have to get it right. No matter what level of competition, be it professional, recreational marathon running, obstacle racing, triathlon or cycling.  This is a great episode to pay close attention to.

We’ve invited Dr. Allen Lim and Jason Donald to share insights on how, what and when to hydrate, the importance of electrolyte and energy replacement and feeding strategies while training and racing.  Jason was an elite professional cyclist who spent a few years as a member of the Garmin professional cycling team and Dr Lim also served as team physiologist for Garmin before founding SKRATCH LABS an innovative company that produces whole food performance electrolyte replacement and energy products for endurance athletes.  Feeding, hydrating and electrolyte replacement is a critical aspect of performance and these two guys made their bones in international cycling competition where to survive, you have to get it right. No matter what level of competition, be it professional, recreational marathon running, obstacle racing, triathlon or cycling.  This is a great episode to pay close attention to.

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 Beets. After listening to this episode, you would be hard pressed not to seek out one the most powerful, natural ergogenic supplements on earth! We will also discuss nutrient timing: How, why and when best, to take in food for optimal performance. Seriously, this is an episode that every recreational or elite athlete will benefit from. Be sure to visit our new Podcast Site for even more great content: www.naturalrunningnetwork.com

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 injury, how to self-diagnose and self-treat this problem. You will also learn what the reasons the problem arises are and what type of exercises are best suited to defend against re-occurrence. If you have ever felt that nagging pulling sensation at the base of your heel as you are training for your next Marathon, Triathlon or OCR you owe to yourself to tune into this episode! Rember! Future episodes and pemium content will be found by visiting www.naturalrunningnetwork.com

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 injury, how to self-diagnose and self-treat this problem. You will also learn what the reasons the problem arises are and what type of exercises are best suited to defend against re-occurrence. If you have ever felt that nagging pulling sensation at the base of your heel as you are training for your next Marathon, Triathlon or OCR you owe to yourself to tune into this episode! Rember! Future episodes and pemium content will be found by visiting www.naturalrunningnetwork.com