The Natural Running Network

Junyong Pak, 2 time Toughest Mudder World Champ smashes Guinness Book World Record by  running the fastest marathon (3:12:47) carrying a 40lb. weight.  Pak says: “it’s an addictive rush when you’re so good at tolerating pain—and you come out the other side”.  Few would argue that when Junyong toes the start line at any obstacle…

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Joe DeSena, creator of Death Race and the fastest growing sport in America, obstacle racing or more precisely, Spartan Racing. Sure to become an Olympic event, Spartan racing is breeding a new generation of athletes, many were once dedicated runners. Joe is infamous for his no nonsense approach to fitness. He himself once a highly…

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Michael Johnson won 4 Olympic gold and 8 World Championship gold medals.  He holds the 400m world and Olympic records. His 200m time of 19.32 at the 1996 Summer Olympics stood for 12 years. Johnson is considered one of the greatest sprinters in history. He is the only male athlete in history to win both…

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Rose Wetzel has dominated the pro field in Obstacle Races through 2014 and is currently ranked #2 in the world as of this episode and has she suggests, “Its early in the season”. Listen as we discuss what it takes to rise to the top of the field in Spartan Racing, how important running skill…

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A lot of runners find it difficult to finish a marathon in less than 5 hours. It seems no matter how hard they train or how hard the push they always end up walking and suffering for the final miles. Our host Richard Diaz discusses possible solutions and great running tips with one of our…

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Runners get injured, often needlessly. Join Richard Diaz and his guest Jason Fitzgerald-USATF Certified Running Coach as they share insights into the cause of most running related injuries and the misconceptions of what does NOT prevent these injuries. If you have been sidelined by running injuries, incapable of finishing a marathon and are unsure why…

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Joseph Gray 5-Time USA Mountain Runner of the Year. Joe is a runner with an amazing story to tell. In Mexico he challenged one of the toughest races in North America the Itzaccihuatl Skyrace de Mexico starting at 11,000 feet ascends to 15,750+ and back. Joe Gray was the only African American on the U.S.…

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Isaiah Vidal Elite Pro Obstacle racer is on the podium at almost every race he enters. Richard Diaz catches up with Isaiah to find out his tricks and share some with the audience. Running is recognized as a critical component of Obstacle Racing. Some say running skill represents 75% of the winning equation. Isaiah is…

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Many runners are afraid to change the way they run even though they are plagued with running injuries. Richard Diaz and guest Peter Faletto, PT, gait correction expert, explain how a runner would change the way they run to reduce injury and improve performance. Both Richard and Peter are highly experienced in the practice of…

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Once an illegal substance, Marijuana is now gaining popularity among Runners as a training enhancement. Legal in 23 states many runners are smoking pot to improve performance. Join our host Richard Diaz and Jimmy Reed as they visit, “Runners who get high”. In a nod to the growing acceptance of marijuana as a recreational drug,…

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