The Natural Running Network Live

Training with heart rate is a confusing topic with endurance athletes. Our host Richard Diaz is an expert in the art of heart rate training. Listen as he and his guest, Mike Rouse, a seasoned Ultra runner, discuss the benefits of heart rate training.

Why is it important to monitor heart rate while training? What are the benefits? How can we determine what is the appropriate intensity to follow? All these and many more questions will be answered during our series on heart rate training.

In the 1980s Rod Dixon was one of the most competitive runners on the American road-racing circuit.  He set world-class times in the 1500 m (3:33.9) to the marathon (2:08:59), and won bronze medals in the World Cross Country Championships in 1973 and 1982.  His 1983 victory in New York City Marathon was the most dramatic finishes the event has seen, when he came from behind to catch leader Geoff Smith at the 26-mile mark and win by 9 seconds.

Rod Dixon’s is the founder of the KIDS MARATHON  FOUNDATION  whose mission is to create a life-long commitment to good health and fitness habits in children at risk of obesity-related health problems. The program educates, empowers, and inspires 7-12 year old children to become and stay fit.

The weather is really hot this summer. How do you deal with it as a runner? If you are not careful, Dehydration and overheating while running can be dangerous. Our goal is to address some tips to follow to stay safe and keep running.

The Natural Running Network’s Anniversary Show! Hard to believe, we have been broadcasting weekly for 1 Year now. Listen as we present our “Year in Review” with Richard Diaz, Matt Fitzgerald, Gilbert Tuyabonye, Erica Gratton, and guests we’ve interviewed.

 Yes, it is hard to believe; we have produced over 70 episodes in 52 weeks with some of the greatest runners of our time. Here are just a few: Dean Karnazes, Scott Jurek, Leo Monzano, Craig Virgin, Dick Beardsley, Danny Dreyer, Milena Glusac, Brie Felnagle, and advisors, coaches, physicians: Dr Steve Capobianco, Dr. Mark Cucuzzella, Dr. Brian Abelson, Dr Robert Portman all who are dedicated to the art, wellbeing and performance of running, triathlon and fitness! Please join us; feel free to call in and offer comments, the show will be aired live.

Two of America’s greatest ultra-marathon runners Dean Karnazes and Scott Jurek share their thoughts about running long and their life experiences as marathon runners. Our host Richard Diaz offers a unique opportunity to have them both in one broadcast.

We all know how important cross training is for runners, listen as our host Richard Diaz shares some insights regarding the new Elliptigo and how it might play into your cross training program.

Meet Dick Beardsley, most famous for his “Duel in the Sun” battle that resulted in a 2 place win behind Alberto Salazar (both runners breaking 2:09) at the Boston Marathon in 1982.  Alberto to this day claims Dick pushed him harder than any other runner.

The battle between Dick and Alberto is the stuff of legends! They ran step for step for over 2 hours with Dick leading until 2:06 into the final half mile when Alberto dug deep and overtook him within a sea of motorcycle cops that many feel impeded Dicks chances to respond to Alberto’s surge. What a story, listen to it from the guy that lived it.

We Runners are alwyas tring to find a way to avoid doing too much and still improving our finish times. Listen as our host Richard Diaz offers his take on four popular myths surronding marathon training, CrossFit, Stretching and Fat loss.

Meet Milena Glusac, 3X National Champion (20k, 25k and half marathon). She ran a PR 1:11:34 in the half-marathon at the World Championships and in 2002 ran 2:31:14 at the New York Marathon, 9th overall to capture an Olympic Marathon A qualifying standard. She has been a member of two US World Cross-Country Championship teams and was ranked as one of the top ten road racers in the world in 2001. She earned All-American status seven times and was recently named one of the top 50 athletes of the last 50 years in San Diego high school history.

Milena currently speaks and lectures about running, fitness and training, and is deeply

rooted in the national and international running and sports community. She holds a

board member position at the San Diego/Imperial Chapter of USA Track and Field

Her expertise has made her one of the top consultants in the industry.

All most every serious runner has a heart rate monitor yet very few truly understand how to use it. Join us as our host and author Richard Diaz shares why he wrote “My Best Race” and what reading it will do for you as an athlete.