The Natural Running Network show

The Natural Running Network

Summary: Running is the most popular recreational activity in the world. More people run to achieve fitness than any other medium of exercise. Unfortunately, over 70% of the running community is injured due to improper training and running form. The Natural Running Network addresses these issues and provides highly relevant tips to help runners stay healthy. We also interview luminaries from the endurance world including but not limited to Obstacle Course Racing, Triathletes, Ultra-Marathon runners, Obstacle racers cyclists and all the support systems and professionals tied to these sports.

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  • Artist: Richard Diaz
  • Copyright: Copyright 2013-2015 Diaz Human Performance LLC

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 Spartan San Jose and Tough Mudder TMX Weekend Recap | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 38:05

Back to back OCR events 100 miles apart and I hit them both to show support for a few of my athletes in Veejay Jones and Hunter McIntyre. I invited a few talented athletes in Mike Ferguson and Race course expert Steve Hammond on the show to share their views on the weekends competition. The Rock Stars this weekend were Rea Kobal, Ryan Woods and Hunter McIntyre.  Tune in to get our views on two distinctly different challenges.

 Veejay Jones – Young Gun on the OCR Spartan Pro Circuit | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 25:49

Veejay Jones is the youngest athlete to win a Spartan Race overall and is currently a member of The Spartan Pro Team. He is also an athlete coached by Richard Diaz.  In this episode, we discuss the prospects winning against the competition at the NBC Spartan Series season opener at San Jose California on March 24th, 2018. This season, Veejay has posted two wins and a second place finish in Spartan Race elite competition with his last event being 2nd (by just over a minute) behind Cody Moat last years Spartan world Champion. Veejay shares his insight relating to the contenders he’ll face and his hopes of eventually making his mark as a pro in the sport.

 Veejay Jones – Young Gun on the OCR Spartan Pro Circuit | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 25:49

Veejay Jones is the youngest athlete to win a Spartan Race overall and is currently a member of The Spartan Pro Team. He is also an athlete coached by Richard Diaz.  In this episode, we discuss the prospects winning against the competition at the NBC Spartan Series season opener at San Jose California on March 24th, 2018. This season, Veejay has posted two wins and a second place finish in Spartan Race elite competition with his last event being 2nd (by just over a minute) behind Cody Moat last years Spartan world Champion. Veejay shares his insight relating to the contenders he’ll face and his hopes of eventually making his mark as a pro in the sport.

 MudGear Official provided for DHP-OCR | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 27:11

We asked the owner and founder of MudGear to come on and share is story on how MudGear was born, his enthusiasm for the sport of Obstacle Course Racing and the love that goes into each of his products. Diaz human Performance has named MudGear as the official provider of all they’re training and racing apparel. For those interested in ordering any DHP-OCR training and racing apparel you can simply visit the online store to purchase: https://tribestores.com/collections/dhp-ocr. The infamous tagline: “You can’t win if you run like shit” is an option on the back of any top you choose.

 MudGear Official provided for DHP-OCR | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 27:11

We asked the owner and founder of MudGear to come on and share is story on how MudGear was born, his enthusiasm for the sport of Obstacle Course Racing and the love that goes into each of his products. Diaz human Performance has named MudGear as the official provider of all they’re training and racing apparel. For those interested in ordering any DHP-OCR training and racing apparel you can simply visit the online store to purchase: https://tribestores.com/collections/dhp-ocr. The infamous tagline: “You can’t win if you run like shit” is an option on the back of any top you choose.

 Diets Vs. Performance | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 49:11

Have you been talked into making a change in your diet? Decided to go Vegan, Paleo or Keto? Did someone sell you on the promise of weight loss and greater performance as a benefit of making this radical change in your diet? Are you hoping to become “fat adapted”?  Richard Diaz (host) asked Matt Fitzgerald, author of The Endurance Diet, Diet Cults and Racing Weight to come on and share some thoughts on the topic of fad dieting.  Before you do anything you may regret leading into you’re “A” race, you may want to hear what we had to say. 

 Diets Vs. Performance | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 49:11

Have you been talked into making a change in your diet? Decided to go Vegan, Paleo or Keto? Did someone sell you on the promise of weight loss and greater performance as a benefit of making this radical change in your diet? Are you hoping to become “fat adapted”?  Richard Diaz (host) asked Matt Fitzgerald, author of The Endurance Diet, Diet Cults and Racing Weight to come on and share some thoughts on the topic of fad dieting.  Before you do anything you may regret leading into you’re “A” race, you may want to hear what we had to say. 

 Compression Wear, Yes, No, Maybe? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 30:40

Ever wonder about the use or potential benefits of wearing compression wear in a Spartan Race or Tough Mudder? Does it help circulation while running, does it help with recovery? Whats your take on the subject?  Zoe Szczepanek asks these questions of Coach Richard Diaz. Be warned these are opinions and they may not be shared or validated by any of the manufactures in question.

 Compression Wear, Yes, No, Maybe? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 30:40

Ever wonder about the use or potential benefits of wearing compression wear in a Spartan Race or Tough Mudder? Does it help circulation while running, does it help with recovery? Whats your take on the subject?  Zoe Szczepanek asks these questions of Coach Richard Diaz. Be warned these are opinions and they may not be shared or validated by any of the manufactures in question.

 How to Buy the Right Running Shoes! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:01:58

The most common questions presented to me (Coach Richard Diaz) is “what Running Shoes Should I Buy”?  One would expect that my answer might be to name off a particular brand.  In this episode, we try to address the How to and what to look for when looking to purchase your next pair of running shoes so that you the inquisitive OCR athlete or Runner can make a better informed decision.  One that makes sense for you, beyond all the marketing hype you have to sift through.  The answer may surprise you or maybe not.  If you’ve been a follower of this podcast, you may already know the answer.  If not, it pays to listen as Zoe Szczapanek poses the questions and Richard Diaz provides his opinion.  This was a fun episode!  

 How to Buy the Right Running Shoes! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:01:58

The most common questions presented to me (Coach Richard Diaz) is “what Running Shoes Should I Buy”?  One would expect that my answer might be to name off a particular brand.  In this episode, we try to address the How to and what to look for when looking to purchase your next pair of running shoes so that you the inquisitive OCR athlete or Runner can make a better informed decision.  One that makes sense for you, beyond all the marketing hype you have to sift through.  The answer may surprise you or maybe not.  If you’ve been a follower of this podcast, you may already know the answer.  If not, it pays to listen as Zoe Szczapanek poses the questions and Richard Diaz provides his opinion.  This was a fun episode!  

 How too much exercise can kill you! The Haywire Heart | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 40:45

Have you ever asked yourself… “Am I doing too much, training too hard too often?” In this episode, Richard Diaz interviews Lennard Zinn and Chris Case the authors of – The Haywire Heart a book that reveals… How too much exercise can kill you, and what you can do to protect your heart. We all take pride in our athletic accomplishments, participating in Spartan Race and Tough Mudder, Ultra Marathons etc., we work hard to achieve lofty goals. This interview will make you pause and think which was my goal, not to scare you to death but to simply consider the consequences of pushing your body to hard too often.

 How too much exercise can kill you! The Haywire Heart | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 40:45

Have you ever asked yourself… “Am I doing too much, training too hard too often?” In this episode, Richard Diaz interviews Lennard Zinn and Chris Case the authors of – The Haywire Heart a book that reveals… How too much exercise can kill you, and what you can do to protect your heart. We all take pride in our athletic accomplishments, participating in Spartan Race and Tough Mudder, Ultra Marathons etc., we work hard to achieve lofty goals. This interview will make you pause and think which was my goal, not to scare you to death but to simply consider the consequences of pushing your body to hard too often.

 Kirk DeWindt “The Bachelor” turned Elite Spartan | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 32:17

Kirk DeWindt “The Bachelor” turned Elite SpartanKirk DeWindt is the real deal. He may have done his stint on reality TV on various episodes of The Bachelor but when it comes to athletic prowess, Kirk is ready to bring it.  He has had some success early in Spartan Race events but this is the year he intends to show the world what he’s capable of.  Of course, I had to dig to satisfy my curiosity regarding the reality show experiences so regardless what may be your curiosity where Kirk DeWindt is concerned this is an unvarnished interview with “The Bachelor turned Spartan”.

 Kirk DeWindt “The Bachelor” turned Elite Spartan | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 32:17

Kirk DeWindt “The Bachelor” turned Elite SpartanKirk DeWindt is the real deal. He may have done his stint on reality TV on various episodes of The Bachelor but when it comes to athletic prowess, Kirk is ready to bring it.  He has had some success early in Spartan Race events but this is the year he intends to show the world what he’s capable of.  Of course, I had to dig to satisfy my curiosity regarding the reality show experiences so regardless what may be your curiosity where Kirk DeWindt is concerned this is an unvarnished interview with “The Bachelor turned Spartan”.

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