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 a staunch follower in all facets of these concerns and how best to meet them with incredible solutions,…Read more →

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 a staunch follower in all facets of these concerns and how best to meet them with incredible solutions,…<a href="https://www.naturalrunningnetwork.com/interview-with-the-movement-advocate-dr-steve-capobianco-cofounder-of-rocktape/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read more →</a>

Interview with The Movement Advocate, Dr. Steve Capobianco

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 family and realized the synergy of thought we also shared in our training philosophy. Anyone who aspires to improve…Read more →

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 family and realized the synergy of thought we also shared in our training philosophy. Anyone who aspires to improve…<a href="https://www.naturalrunningnetwork.com/the-principles-of-movement-and-energy-efficiency/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read more →</a>

The Principles of Movement and Energy Efficiency

Defining The Hybrid Athlete

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 longevity. It is a rare opportunity to find a running shoe manufacture who refuses to bend to trendy designs…Read more →

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 longevity. It is a rare opportunity to find a running shoe manufacture who refuses to bend to trendy designs…<a href="https://www.naturalrunningnetwork.com/minimal-running-shoes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read more →</a>

Minimal Running Shoes... an Interview with Steven Sashen

If Kipchoge ran BAREFOOT? Nike had invested a fortune to bring one of their Elite runners to the finish line of a marathon in under 2 hours. Elide Kipchoge did just that! Of course, Nike Monopolized on the event by creating a special racing shoe for him to wear which will pay them back 1000…Read more →

If Kipchoge ran BAREFOOT? Nike had invested a fortune to bring one of their Elite runners to the finish line of a marathon in under 2 hours. Elide Kipchoge did just that! Of course, Nike Monopolized on the event by creating a special racing shoe for him to wear which will pay them back 1000…<a href="https://www.naturalrunningnetwork.com/if-elide-kipchoge-ran-26-2-barefoot/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read more →</a>

If Kipchoge ran BAREFOOT?

Rylan Schadegg

Hard to believe but yes it’s true! I did an interview after a long break from podcasting.  I said I wouldn’t do it unless I found someone interesting to chat with.  So… I reached out to Rylan Schadegg, someone I think is worth a look.  A fierce competitor new on the OCR and functional fitness…Read more →

Hard to believe but yes it’s true! I did an interview after a long break from podcasting.  I said I wouldn’t do it unless I found someone interesting to chat with.  So… I reached out to Rylan Schadegg, someone I think is worth a look.  A fierce competitor new on the OCR and functional fitness…<a href="https://www.naturalrunningnetwork.com/interview-with-rylan-schadegg/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read more →</a>

Interview with Rylan Schadegg

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 their training. How to do it, when to do and why to do them is covered here in this episode! In…Read more →

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 their training. How to do it, when to do and why to do them is covered here in this episode! In…<a href="https://www.naturalrunningnetwork.com/time-trial-tips-for-runners/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read more →</a>

Time Trial Tips for Runners

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. All the same he doesn’t like to be defined exclusively for these accomplishments. He has exceeded…Read more →

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. All the same he doesn’t like to be defined exclusively for these accomplishments. He has exceeded…<a href="https://www.naturalrunningnetwork.com/who-is-richard-diaz/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read more →</a>

Who is Richard Diaz?

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 they are addicting! It seems people can’t get enough of them, almost to a fault. In OCR…Read more →

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 they are addicting! It seems people can’t get enough of them, almost to a fault. In OCR…<a href="https://www.naturalrunningnetwork.com/ocr-for-beginners/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read more →</a>

OCR for Beginners

dip’s OCR Run Clinic recap 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. Out of love for participation in Spartan races and other OCR events, many…Read more →

dip’s OCR Run Clinic recap 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. Out of love for participation in Spartan races and other OCR events, many…<a href="https://www.naturalrunningnetwork.com/tired-of-getting-injured-doing-ocr-races/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read more →</a>

Tired of getting injured doing OCR Races?

Straight Talk and Expert Advice for Endurance Athletes

Most insightful and informative running podcast out there! Worth a listen!

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The Natural Running Network

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 Los Angeles International Airport.  We spent the night there because that morning we were contracted to provide preseason assessments on the LA Kings Hockey Team.  We were preparing for a…Read more →

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 Los Angeles International Airport.  We spent the night there because that morning we were contracted to provide preseason assessments on the LA Kings Hockey Team.  We were preparing for a…<a href="https://www.naturalrunningnetwork.com/9-11/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read more →</a>

9/11.

This is an episode that every athlete needs to hear! If you run, if running is painful, if your running volume is limited by issues with your feet, ankles, knees, hips or back, it’s because you left out some very important elements in your training.  I’ve brought back Dr. Emily Splichal a world renowned Podiatrist…Read more →

This is an episode that every athlete needs to hear! If you run, if running is painful, if your running volume is limited by issues with your feet, ankles, knees, hips or back, it’s because you left out some very important elements in your training.  I’ve brought back Dr. Emily Splichal a world renowned Podiatrist…<a href="https://www.naturalrunningnetwork.com/optimal-running-performance-begins-here/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read more →</a>

Optimal Running Performance Begins Here!

Stride frequency seems to be the most controversial and perplexing component of running mechanics. There are those that resist the theory of 180 spm being an ideal cadence and its the cause of many arguments.  I however feel that most people that struggle with this approach have pieces of the puzzle missing.  In this podcast…Read more →

Stride frequency seems to be the most controversial and perplexing component of running mechanics. There are those that resist the theory of 180 spm being an ideal cadence and its the cause of many arguments.  I however feel that most people that struggle with this approach have pieces of the puzzle missing.  In this podcast…<a href="https://www.naturalrunningnetwork.com/why-180-strides-per-minute/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read more →</a>

Why 180 Strides per Minute?

Before Natural Running was Vogue, before Born to Run, there was Pose Running. Almost cult like, Dr. Nicholas Romanov had spent a lifetime studying the way we should be running. Much of what he created is difficult to refute. It was fun to have a chance to discuss his theories and compare them to my…Read more →

Before Natural Running was Vogue, before Born to Run, there was Pose Running. Almost cult like, Dr. Nicholas Romanov had spent a lifetime studying the way we should be running. Much of what he created is difficult to refute. It was fun to have a chance to discuss his theories and compare them to my…<a href="https://www.naturalrunningnetwork.com/interview-with-dr-romanov-creator-of-the-pose-running-method/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read more →</a>

Interview with Dr.Romanov creator of the Pose Running Method

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…Read more →

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…<a href="https://www.naturalrunningnetwork.com/how-to-buy-the-right-running-shoes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read more →</a>

How to Buy the Right Running Shoes!

During this episode VeeJay Jones and Coach Diaz spoke about Running injuries, Training volume, Black toenails and a whole lot more! Read more →

During this episode VeeJay Jones and Coach Diaz spoke about Running injuries, Training volume, Black toenails and a whole lot more! <a href="https://www.naturalrunningnetwork.com/black-friday-qa-2019/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read more →</a>

BLACK FRIDAY Q&A 2019!

I’ve often spoke of the importance of dedicating time to MSD sessions in each training week. They will not only keep you sharp, fine tune your running skills but if you’re not already doing them, it may be the reason you can’t seem to break through your performance plateau’s. If you are currently dong what…Read more →

I’ve often spoke of the importance of dedicating time to MSD sessions in each training week. They will not only keep you sharp, fine tune your running skills but if you’re not already doing them, it may be the reason you can’t seem to break through your performance plateau’s. If you are currently dong what…<a href="https://www.naturalrunningnetwork.com/the-running-performance-drill-that-will-unleash-your-potential/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read more →</a>

The Running Performance Drill that will Unleash your Potential

“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 afoot! Standardized distances and number of obstacles.  What are your feelings on this massive change? Are you for or against?  Once that’s…Read more →

“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 afoot! Standardized distances and number of obstacles.  What are your feelings on this massive change? Are you for or against?  Once that’s…<a href="https://www.naturalrunningnetwork.com/spartan-race-standardizes-courses-for-2020/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read more →</a>

Spartan Race standardizes courses for 2020

The Obstacle Course Racing Season has a few big events over the next few weeks with Spartan World Championships this weekend, followed by OCR World Championships and Toughest Mudder but once these events wind down, what then? Are you planning an Off Season?  What will that look like, will you take a few weeks, months…Read more →

The Obstacle Course Racing Season has a few big events over the next few weeks with Spartan World Championships this weekend, followed by OCR World Championships and Toughest Mudder but once these events wind down, what then? Are you planning an Off Season?  What will that look like, will you take a few weeks, months…<a href="https://www.naturalrunningnetwork.com/the-best-advise-for-ocr-athletes-plan-an-off-season/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read more →</a>

The Best Advise for OCR Athletes… Plan an OFF SEASON

The beginning of this episode starts out with some high opinionated commentary about the state of OCR, bad decisions made by Tough Mudder, followed with curiosities regarding the direction taken by Spartan Race.  Once thats done, Shan Kahn and I discuss the importance of getting the numbers right with training; how much volume to take…Read more →

The beginning of this episode starts out with some high opinionated commentary about the state of OCR, bad decisions made by Tough Mudder, followed with curiosities regarding the direction taken by Spartan Race.  Once thats done, Shan Kahn and I discuss the importance of getting the numbers right with training; how much volume to take…<a href="https://www.naturalrunningnetwork.com/training-by-the-numbers/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read more →</a>

Training by the Numbers

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 extremely talented CrossFit Athlete.  This program has been out for a mere 5 weeks and meeting with rave responses.  An…Read more →

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 extremely talented CrossFit Athlete.  This program has been out for a mere 5 weeks and meeting with rave responses.  An…<a href="https://www.naturalrunningnetwork.com/crossfit-training-program/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read more →</a>

A Revolutionary Approach to CrossFit Training Revealed

My good friend Matt Fitzgerald is back with a new book The 80/20 Triathlon.  This training principal is a winning formula for most any endurance sport and I highly recommend that all of my listeners pay attention to this episode.  It works for OCR too!  Once you understand how important it is to partition your…Read more →

My good friend Matt Fitzgerald is back with a new book The 80/20 Triathlon.  This training principal is a winning formula for most any endurance sport and I highly recommend that all of my listeners pay attention to this episode.  It works for OCR too!  Once you understand how important it is to partition your…<a href="https://www.naturalrunningnetwork.com/the-80-20-triathlon-formula/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read more →</a>

The 80/20 Triathlon Formula

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 life client and Coach Diaz discussing the outcome thus far. Like Mark, a lot of Spartan Race Athletes identify that they have…Read more →

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 life client and Coach Diaz discussing the outcome thus far. Like Mark, a lot of Spartan Race Athletes identify that they have…<a href="https://www.naturalrunningnetwork.com/whats-a-virtual-gait-analysis/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read more →</a>

What’s a Virtual Gait Analysis?

In most all other endurance sports, training is periodized over a race season.  Join us as we walk you through a step by step approach to effectively arranging your training and race season for 2018.  Are you simply grabbing a season pass and planning to race according to whats close or what your friends are…Read more →

In most all other endurance sports, training is periodized over a race season.  Join us as we walk you through a step by step approach to effectively arranging your training and race season for 2018.  Are you simply grabbing a season pass and planning to race according to whats close or what your friends are…<a href="https://www.naturalrunningnetwork.com/how-to-plan-a-winning-ocr-race-season/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read more →</a>

How to Plan a Winning OCR Race Season

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 with making YOU a better Spartan or OCR Athlete. Julien Pineau, is a world renowned Human…Read more →

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 with making YOU a better Spartan or OCR Athlete. Julien Pineau, is a world renowned Human…<a href="https://www.naturalrunningnetwork.com/conversation-with-a-world-class-movement-specialist-julien-pineau/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read more →</a>

Conversation with a World Class Movement Specialist- Julien Pineau

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,…Read more →

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,…<a href="https://www.naturalrunningnetwork.com/diets-vs-performance/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read more →</a>

Diets Vs. Performance

Its been awhile since last I posted an episode and whenever we are short on content, we put it out to the followers to provide some stimulating questions regarding OCR training and racing. In this episode, I asked one of my East Coast friends and colleagues Kristen Swan Kurtz to give me a hand with…Read more →

Its been awhile since last I posted an episode and whenever we are short on content, we put it out to the followers to provide some stimulating questions regarding OCR training and racing. In this episode, I asked one of my East Coast friends and colleagues Kristen Swan Kurtz to give me a hand with…<a href="https://www.naturalrunningnetwork.com/another-ocr-question-and-answer-episode/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read more →</a>

Another OCR Question and Answer Episode

Coach Diaz, who also happens to be the host of this podcast has asked VeeJay Jones  Elite Spartan Pro to return to share some insights on training. Learn a few valuable tips on cutting precious time from your racing Get a sneak peak into the infamous Tuesday Morning Training Sessions  Learn how to get a…Read more →

Coach Diaz, who also happens to be the host of this podcast has asked VeeJay Jones  Elite Spartan Pro to return to share some insights on training. Learn a few valuable tips on cutting precious time from your racing Get a sneak peak into the infamous Tuesday Morning Training Sessions  Learn how to get a…<a href="https://www.naturalrunningnetwork.com/ocr-racing-tips-and-breaking-news/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read more →</a>

OCR Racing Tips and Breaking News!

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