The Natural Running Network Live

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!

Jim Gourley, author of FASTER and Rocket Scientist, shares powerful tips on getting fast as a triathlete.  Unlike Running, Triathlon is complex, the competition is not who you think it is.  Learn about the equipment that will make you faster than ever before. The right set up on your bike, the right wheels, helmet and wetsuit collectively will chip away at your finish times.  Once you have done all the training you can do, you are as fit as possible what’s left is the science.  Play your cards right and drop serious time from your best finish time, we’ll tell you how.

Richard Diaz caught up with Joseph Gray, 2014 USA Mountain Running National Champion on his way to the Kendall Mountain Sky Race. Winning The US Mountain Running Championship means Joe will travel to the World Championships in Italy this summer with US Team. Gray took home his ninth national title Sunday, capturing the 2014 USA Mountain Running Championship on Loon Mountain in Lincoln, New Hampshire. Gray won his third USA Mountain Running crown, finishing in 45:52.3. The race marked Gray’s first national title on an uphill-only course with Loon Mountain featuring an average of 10% grade throughout the race with an insanely steep course to reach the finish line.

On June 28th, 2014 Larisa Dannis ran the race of her life, placing 2nd overall female in The (grueling) Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run. She was declared the Dark Horse, the unexpected threat to win.   6 years ago she was overweight, out of shape, and feeling very much lost. Today, she says she’s a gal with hopes of qualifying to run in the 2016 Olympic Marathon Trials. Larisa set a personal best at The Boston Marathon this year finishing in 2:44:41,  33rd woman overall and first woman with a non-elite race bib!

Both Scott Jurek and Dean Karnazes are on the short list of the Greatest American Ultra-MarathonRunners.  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.

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!

Interview with Liz Dickinson, founder of MIO Global, who revolutionized the fitness industry by developing the first continuous heart rate monitor without the need of a chest strap.  The Mio Alpha is the most innovative training tool in Fitness today.  Our host Richard Diaz was able to catch up with her to have her share her story on how against the odds was able to do what no other heart rate monitor manufacturer was able to do before.  She conquered the “Holy Grail of Heart Rate Training”, being able to provide EKG accurate “continuous” heart rate without the need of a chest strap.  Anyone who has aspired to train with heart rate knows the frustration in dealing with a chest strap, especially women runners.  If you plan to train for an endurance event, your first marathon or simply train for fitness, this is an interview you don’t want to miss.

An interview with Michael Wardian, Masters Marathon / Ultra-Marathon World Class Champion and Anthony Almada, an expert in the field of energy replacement during exercise. Join us as we unravel the secret of harnessing energy demands of an endurance champion. Everyone who trains or races beyond just a few hours is challenged by energy depletion, hitting the wall, or bonking.  No one knows this better than an Ultra Marathon Runner. Much less a Champion like Michael Wardian 5 time member of Team USA for the 100K World Championships and 3 time qualifier of the USA Olympic Trials with a personal record of 2:17:49.  Richard Diaz has invited these two professionals to share their knowledge on the topic of feeding and energy replacement during the long run.

An interview with world renowned expert in Barefoot Training and education, Dr Emily Splichal. She teaches Reflexive stability, core exercises and barefoot training techniques for runners and fitness enthusiasts. Learn to avoid injury and perform at your best. Yes, Dr. Emily is back again, live and direct all the way from Spain where she is putting on another one of her Evidence Based Fitness Academy workshops.  Anyone who runs or exercises injured or otherwise will benefit from Dr. Emily’s vast knowledge and experience. Join our host Richard Diaz and Emily for some excellent information on Barefoot Training

8 year old Teagen Redden and her 11 year old brother Tajh are both accomplished Ultra-MarathonRunners.  Is it even safe to allow/encourage a child that young to run that far? Listen as we interview their parents and a medical professional! We thought it only fair to allow both parents to share their view on allowing their young children to brave these 100 mile ultra-trail runs.  We also invited an unbiased, seasoned runner/Pediatrician to join us to get comments from a medical professional. This is a very controversial topic on parenting as runners.

Leandra Cave won the Ironman World Championship and the 70.3 World Championships in 2012. Tim Don won 4 triathlon World Titles and competed in 3 Olympic Games. Richard Diaz asks about racing, where the sport is taking them and how they like the ride so far. Tim has a great start on the 2014 season and Leandra is hungry for another win at the Escape from Alcatraz in June. Join us for a unique and candid conversation with two world class triathletes.

This is the show where we cover everything you need to know to get the most out of training with heart rate. You’re first 5K, Marathon, Triathlon, setting a new personal record or simply getting in great shape discussed LIVE with our host Richard Diaz. We invite our guests to call in and pose questions regarding anything to do with heart rate training for sport or fitness. Be one of the lucky callers who ask the best questions and win a free MIO LINK.  Remember, there are no dumb questions!  If it matters to you, it matters to us.

Every Runner should listen to this interview with Jay Dicharry MPT, CSCS, and Director of The REP Biomechanics Lab in Bend Oregon. Richard Diaz and Jay discuss what Running Shoes can’t do for you and what you need to do to avoid injury and perform optimally.   Jay is the author of Anatomy for Runners and one of the most knowledgeable clinicians of biomechanics in the running industry today.  Learn what not to expect your running shoes to be able to do for you and what you should be doing to become a stronger more efficient runner.  This is a conversation that is long overdue!

On March 31, 1929 seventy seven men began an epic 3,554 mile footrace from New York to Los Angeles punishing their bodies an average of 46 miles for 78 days over mostly unpaved roads in hopes of winning $25,000 in prize money. The 1929 Bunion Derby is considered the most grueling ultra-marathon of all time. The event promoter Charlie Pyle put together a traveling Vaudeville show in hopes of raising the prize money, complete with dancing debutants, an all-girl band wearing pilot outfits and black faced comedians.  This is an amazing tale told by the author Charles B. Kastner.

Trail Running is on the rise; one of the most epic challenges for an UltraTrail Runner is traversing the Grand Canyon.  Listen as Vanessa Runs shares her journey from rim-to-rim-to-rim, running through one of the 7 great Natural Wonders of the World. How long will it take?  Well, first of all, it’s not a race. It would be crazy to do this run and not take some time to enjoy the incredible scenery.  A mid-pack runner should plan on at least 13-15 hours. It is a tough run, with a little bit of everything as obstacles: some rocky sections of trail, some exposure, two BIG hills, heat, cold, altitude (7000 feet at the south rim, 2600 feet at the bottom, 8000 feet at the north rim). You will definitely feel like you’ve accomplished something when you finish.  And you will see the Grand Canyon as few have ever seen it!

On the eve of The Boston Marathon, our guest Geoff Smith 2 X Winner reflects on past achievements as a World Class runner and the state of running today. What does The Boston Marathon mean to him, given the tragic attack on America’s most important Marathon? Geoff Smith was the man to beat at all the major races back in the early 80’s, having been edged out by Rod Dixon at the New York Marathon in 1983 by a mere 8 seconds after leading the race for 26 miles. He won Boston handily in both 1984 and 1985, a true running legend with a lot to share. This is a show you don’t want to miss!

Training with heart rate is the most effective way to improve endurance for cycling and running.  Join Richard Diaz and Dr. Iñigo San Millán, director of the Exercise Physiology Lab & Sports at the UC School of Medicine as they discuss heart rate training. Dr. Iñigo San Millán was selected as Colorado's Top Thinker 2013 in Health. He also served as director of physiological testing for the professional cycling team Garmin-Transitions, Spain’s pro team Once and Saunier-Duval, as well as Astana in 2007. While a number of his former employers have been beset by doping scandals, San Millán is widely regarded as an exponent of a clean cycling.

Meet Travis Macy, a World Class Endurance Athlete and Leadman record holder and inspirational speaker who teaches The Ultra Mindset, deciding to “choose to give up choice”, a method of embracing fear to overcome great obstacles in competition and in life. Listen as Host Richard Diaz and Co-host Vanessa Runs; delve in to the mindset and principals that Macy uses to compete in the world’s most grueling Ultra Marathons and Adventure Races. He has won the event that makes the term “Ultra” seem inadequate; The Leadman, a combination trail running marathon, a 50 mile mountain bicycle race,  a 100 mile mountain bike race, a 10k run and a 100 mile trail run, all at over 10,000 feet in the Rocky Mountains!

The Half Marathon is the most popular running event in the world today. More runners participate in this distance than any other race. Join Richard Diaz as he discusses training for this event with Luke Humphrey, Author of Hansons Half Marathon Method. Luke is the owner and head coach of the Hanson’s-Brooks Distance Project and 2 times Olympic Trial Qualifier and 5th place finisher at the San Diego Marathon with a time of 2:14:39. Listen as these two coaches share insights and theories on preparing for Americas favorite running distance.

If you are on a diet, any diet, you need to listen to this show. Best Selling Author Matt Fitzgerald has a lot to say about “One true way to eat” for maximum heath diets. Nutrition is plagued with fallacy and we’re going to expose some of these myths. Fitzgerald advocates an agnostic, rational approach to eating, based on one’s own habits and lifestyle. Many professional athletes already practice this agnostic approach, and now we too can ditch the brainwashing of these diet cults for good.