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The Natural Running Network

Straight Talk and Expert Advice for Endurance Athletes

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9/11.

9/11.

BE WARNED THIS CONTENT MAY BE DISTURBING. On this day, 17 years ago, my wife and I woke up in a hotel room just outside ... Read more

12 Sep 2018

3mins

Ranked #2

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Optimal Running Performance Begins Here!

Optimal Running Performance Begins Here!

This is an episode that every athlete needs to hear! If you run, if running is painful, if your running volume is limite... Read more

3 Dec 2018

50mins

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Why 180 Strides per Minute?

Why 180 Strides per Minute?

Stride frequency seems to be the most controversial and perplexing component of running mechanics. There are those that ... Read more

1 Apr 2018

45mins

Ranked #4

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Interview with Dr.Romanov creator of the Pose Running Method

Interview with Dr.Romanov creator of the Pose Running Method

Before Natural Running was Vogue, before Born to Run, there was Pose Running. Almost cult like, Dr. Nicholas Romanov had... Read more

22 Sep 2017

1hr

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How to Buy the Right Running Shoes!

How to Buy the Right Running Shoes!

The most common questions presented to me (Coach Richard Diaz) is “what Running Shoes Should I Buy”?  One would expect t... Read more

21 Feb 2018

1hr 1min

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BLACK FRIDAY Q&A 2019!

BLACK FRIDAY Q&A 2019!

During this episode VeeJay Jones and Coach Diaz spoke about Running injuries, Training volume, Black toenails and a whol... Read more

29 Nov 2019

55mins

Ranked #7

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The Running Performance Drill that will Unleash your Potential

The Running Performance Drill that will Unleash your Potential

I’ve often spoke of the importance of dedicating time to MSD sessions in each training week. They will not only keep you... Read more

2 Nov 2017

1hr 7mins

Ranked #8

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Spartan Race standardizes courses for 2020

Spartan Race standardizes courses for 2020

“Coach” Richard Diaz and his protege/client – elite Spartan Pro Veejay Jones. In this The First Episode, we discuss chan... Read more

2 Nov 2019

48mins

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The Best Advise for OCR Athletes… Plan an OFF SEASON

The Best Advise for OCR Athletes… Plan an OFF SEASON

The Obstacle Course Racing Season has a few big events over the next few weeks with Spartan World Championships this wee... Read more

28 Sep 2017

1hr 2mins

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Training by the Numbers

Training by the Numbers

The beginning of this episode starts out with some high opinionated commentary about the state of OCR, bad decisions mad... Read more

26 Oct 2017

1hr 6mins

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A Revolutionary Approach to CrossFit Training Revealed

A 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 ... Read more

8 Aug 2019

40mins

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The 80/20 Triathlon Formula

The 80/20 Triathlon Formula

My good friend Matt Fitzgerald is back with a new book The 80/20 Triathlon.  This training principal is a winning formul... Read more

5 Jul 2018

1hr

Ranked #13

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What’s a Virtual Gait Analysis?

What’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 Falc... Read more

25 Nov 2019

45mins

Ranked #14

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How to Plan a Winning OCR Race Season

How to Plan a Winning OCR Race Season

In most all other endurance sports, training is periodized over a race season.  Join us as we walk you through a step by... Read more

23 Dec 2017

55mins

Ranked #15

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Conversation with a World Class Movement Specialist- Julien Pineau

Conversation 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 thi... Read more

15 Apr 2019

47mins

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Diets Vs. Performance

Diets Vs. Performance

Have you been talked into making a change in your diet? Decided to go Vegan, Paleo or Keto? Did someone sell you on the ... Read more

13 Mar 2018

49mins

Ranked #17

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Another OCR Question and Answer Episode

Another OCR Question and Answer Episode

Its been awhile since last I posted an episode and whenever we are short on content, we put it out to the followers to p... Read more

1 Jun 2018

1hr 2mins

Ranked #18

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OCR Racing Tips and Breaking News!

OCR Racing Tips and Breaking News!

Coach Diaz, who also happens to be the host of this podcast has asked VeeJay Jones  Elite Spartan Pro to return to share... Read more

18 Jul 2018

45mins

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