The Top 5 Mistakes that cause Running Injuries | The Natural Running Network

The Top 5 Mistakes that cause Running Injuries | The Natural Running Network



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 you often plagued by reoccurring problems with your run,
this is a show you don’t want to miss. Some of the information may
surprise you, the solutions are simple to employ and may be what is
needed to get you back on track and running with confidence once again.

Interview with Michael Johnson- Arguably the Fastest Sprinter in History 03/20 by The Natural Running Network Live | Sports Podcasts

Interview with Michael Johnson- Arguably the Fastest Sprinter in History 03/20 by The Natural Running Network Live | Sports Podcasts

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 the 200 meter dash and 400 meter dash events at the same Olympics, a feat he accomplished at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. He holds the world's best time at the 300 m.  Johnson is also the only man to successfully defend his Olympic title in the 400 m. Aside from his
Olympic success Johnson accumulated eight gold medals at World
Championships, and is thus tied with Carl Lewis and Usain Bolt for the
most gold medals won by any runner in history.

Hunter McIntyre- The Sheriff of Obstacle Course Racing 11/14 by The Natural Running Network Live | Sports Podcasts

Hunter McIntyre- The Sheriff of Obstacle Course Racing 11/14 by The Natural Running Network Live | Sports Podcasts

Obstacle course racing “Spartan Racing” is the fastest growing professional sport in the country. Hunter Mcintyre is the leading Reebok elite athlete on the Spartan Race circuit. Hunter, who to refers to himself as “The Sheriff” shares his story.





Spartan racing was the brain child of Joe De Sena, arguably one of the toughest extreme athletes in the world and founder of the original “Death Race”.  Spartan Racing is edgy, running
through fire, wading through freezing water, being electrocuted,
climbing through mud pools and over walls from anywhere  between 3-14
miles and up to 25 obstacles that you don’t get a chance to prepare for.
Suffice to say, these races are challenging and there lies the appeal. 
Hunter was born to compete in these events and since 2012; he has never
finished off of the podium.  If you enjoy human gritty competition,
Spartan racing is for you.

The Benefits of Monitoring Heart Rate for Endurance and Speed

Anyone who exercises or is training for a Marathon or Triathlon needs to listen to this show. Richard Diaz and guest Dr. Harry Pino, Clinical Exercise Physiologist, discuss the benefits and methods of effective heart rate training and why you should do it. 

Dr Pino is a practicing East Coast Physiologist who performs VO2 max tests on athletes to prescribe effective heart rate specific training programs.  Our host, Richard Diaz is a West Coast Clinician and coach with 20 years’ experience prescribing training programs for athletes based on the VO2 max testing he performs.  This is East meets West, a coming of minds on the topic of heart rate specific training.  How best to conduct the principals of training for endurance and speed, what to expect and all details in between.  This show is perfect for anyone interested in health and fitness or competition in any sport.

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Going Faster Part II – Gaining an Edge with Aero Wheels

In Triathlon, Cycling Aerodynamics shaves precious time. Paul Lew, Director of Technology & Innovation at Reynolds Cycling explains; the importance of the right aero wheels for every condition and when they make a difference. This information is critical for every triathlete, beginner to pro.

In the previous broadcast Jim Gourley, Author of FASTER, shared his insights on the influence of carbon wheels, wetsuits etc. on performance.  Now we will introduce cutting edge technology from the leaders in the Multi-sport performance industry.  Be sure to listen to each broadcast, it will surely help you finish your next race faster as you back your performance with Science!

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Dean Karnazes and Scott Jurek - Revisited

Both Scott Jurek and Dean Karnazes are on the short list of the Greatest American Ultra-Marathon Runners.  We interviewed both these great runners and brought snippets of our conversations together in one show.  This show is slated to air on the 4th of July and since we don’t plan to work during the holiday, we thought you might appreciate this unique blend of views from two distinctly different personalities in the world of Ultra Running.

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Running Shoes… what you don’t know can hurt you!

Marathon Runners, are you confused, injured or simply ill-informed about running shoes? What’s best for you, minimal, zero drop, stability or motion control?  Join us as we bring back Dr. Emily Splichal to de-mystify shoe selection for all types of runners. 

There is so much marketing hype in the billion dollar shoe industry it is hard to sort the fact from fiction.  Dr Emily is a world renowned podiatrist, educator and founder of The Evidence Based Fitness Academy. She has a lot to offer in the way of sound advice for runners, especially those who have been plagued with running injuries.  This is a show you don’t want to miss!

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