In this episode Richard Diaz and his featured guest Elijah Markstrom of The Obstacle Order discuss a variety of topics that can get foggy in respect to running performance, be it in an Obstacle Race or any endurance running event. Topics such as how to effectively assemble intervals, how heart rate plays into these sessions and finally an analysis of superb running mechanics as illustrated by Galen Rupp the American record holder for both the 5 and 10k events.

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Running Perfection -  What it takes to be a great runner

Frank talk and expert advice for runners and Obstacle Course athletes from novice to elite. Learn how to run faster, smarter and healthier!

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As a coach, it is my belief that if you take the responsibility to lead athletes you should have a firm grasp on how to care for them, at the best and worst of times. RockTape has served as an incredible asset in my work for over a decade and this man is principally responsible for this education.

Interview with The Movement Advocate

NIke had invested a fortune to bring one of their Elite runners to the finish line of a marathon in under 2 hours. Eliud 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 a 1000 times over. The question is... IF Eliud Kipchoge was paid to attempt the Marathon record Barefoot would he ave been able to better or at least match his amazing finish time? Blue Benadum and I discuss.

IF Kipchoge was paid to run the Marathon Barefoot

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 enthusiastic OCR participants will find themselves suffering from injuries that could have been avoided.  It’s a function of eduction and application.  Racing is not training or vice versa. 



For over a decade Coach Richard Diaz has hosted running specific clinics that provide a wealth of information through clinical diagnostics, gait training and injury abatement solutions that are self help oriented and extremely effective. Did I mention we dial in your nutrition? Through our Resting metabolism assessment we can clearly define how effective your feeding habits are and show you how to develop a feeding strategy that is easy to follow and will balance your weight without sacrificing muscle! We also reveal your metabolic turn point so that your training intensities are always in control and progressive. If you have not had a chance to attend one of these clinics, we highly recommend that you listen or watch this entire broadcast. If you are interested in learning more about these clinics and upcoming dates, visit https://diazhumanperformance.com Follow this link if you wish to see the video version of this podcast:The Video version

Tired of getting injured doing OCR Races?

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 opinion on the choice between Trail Running and Road Running. We will also offer some insights on shoe selection relative to task. What's your flavor? Why? Please leave us your comments and by all means... SUBSCRIBE!

Running Road vs. Trail - Dangers and Benefits

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 production, who many see as performance killer. 

This conversation revolves around Richard Diaz's recent book, Training the Dark Side. Our goal is to shed some light on frequently asked questions but the solution to truly understand the concepts, we recommend you get a copy of the book. It can be found on Amazon books or directly from Coach Diaz's website in digital download format. Https://Diazhumanperformance.com

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Running Perfection - What it takes to be a great runner

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