




The Dark Horse program is a highly innovative approach to training for CrossFit and other High Intensity competitions.  Behind the research Coach Diaz has invested in anaerobic metabolism and lactate tolerance training, the reveal is Dark Horse II an 8 week training program.



The question is often raised, will this type of training be beneficial if I’m only interested in fitness or is it appropriate for the new Hyrox competition?  The big question was, why heart rate? Does heart rate really need to be part of my training and what benefit does it offer?  These questions are answered along with more details on how it all came about along with the success of some of the best CrossFit Games athletes.  Be sure to check out the video on YouTube and follow Coach Diaz on Instagram to learn how to get access to this program @diazhp.

Ryan Fischer talks about Dark Horse II with Coach Diaz

Straight Talk and Expert Advice for Endurance Athletes

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Health & Fitness

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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, many provided by The RockTape company.

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 their athletic abilities will benefit from this candid conversation.

The Principles of Movement and Energy Efficiency


Fitness competitions are all the rage. With the advent of #crossfitgames #hyrox and now #thenashvillefitgames we seem to be searching for the optimal body type and functional training to create The Hybrid Athlete. With the help of Devin Tolentino, Kimm Chase and Augie Christian and myself Richard Diaz, we discuss what it takes to achieve this standard.

Defining The Hybrid Athlete










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 in the hopes of earning more money!  Richard Diaz has long been a supporter of learning to run as our bodies were designed to function as seemingly unpopular it may be to avoid trendy fashion.  This is a conversation that may cause you to rethink your next running shoe purchase.

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 times over.  The question is… If Eliud was paid to attempt the Marathon BAREEFOOT would he have been able to better or at least match his amazing finish? There is a lot of controversy surrounding shoe design.  Should a runner opt for zero drop? How about higher stack height or carbon fiber in the sole?  Richard Diaz and Blue Benadum discuss these considerations and finally, what IF Eliud Kipchoge was to attempt the Marathon record barefoot? 



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Ryan Fischer talks about Dark Horse II with Coach Diaz

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