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Joseph Gray, one of the most versatile professional long distance runners in the world from 10k on track to ultra-marathons on trial; he runs it all and wins most of the time. Join Richard Diaz and Vanessa Runs as they chat with The Mountain Runner Joe Gray. Joe Gray Named 2013 USA Mountain Runner Of The Year, member of the US Mountain Running Team, finished 17th in the Boston Marathon overall and posted the fastest time for any competitor from Washington state (there were 527 registered) at 2:18:45. This was his first marathon race after completing the 2013 USA 50K Road Championships in Lloyd's Harbor, NY in March with a time of 2:55:19.

Meet Teagan Redden an 8 year old Ultra MarathonRunner. Both her and her 11 years old brother Tajh Redden are accomplished Ultra Marathon Runners, Richard Diaz and Vanessa Runs beg the question, what’s too young to run? Running an ultra-marathon is no simple task for anyone, running these great distances while only 8 years old is unthinkable. Listen as we interview the parents of two child prodigies’ who have already accomplished the what few children in the world could dream of.

The Internet coupled with the advent of Bluetooth and GPS provides a unique opportunity to virtually coach runners online. Join Richard Diaz and Vanessa Runs as they discuss the benefits and provide real time support for one of our marathon running listeners. It was not long ago that the ability to monitor heart rate was cutting edge information. Now many coaches are able to provide detailed advice regarding a client’s training across the globe! Richard Diaz reveals one of the hottest advancements in running and triathlon training technology.

Every runner fears hitting the wall as they reach the 20 mile mark in a marathon. They also fear gastric distress if they consume too much or too little energy on the course.  Listen as Richard Diaz and Vanessa Runs interview Anthony Almada, an expert in evidence based performance nutrition as he shares some exciting news of a product that has proven to pack energy back into the working muscles without the bloat commonly associated with typical sports drinks and gels and does it in a fraction of the time of other products on the market.

Richard Diaz and Vanessa Runs say “Today is a great day to be reminded of how demanding we are as endurance athletes and the potential strain we can put on a relationship. We should be more understanding to non-running spouses/family (seeing things from their perspective)”.

This winter the weather has been challenging. Running in extreme cold weather requires discipline and preparation. Join Richard Diaz and co-host Vanessa Runs as she calls from her igloo as we discuss what to wear and how to prepare for running in the snow. The east coast has been punished by harsh winter storms and power outages; our co-host Vanessa Runs is calling us direct from her self-made igloo. The topic of running a marathon or ultra-marathon when the weather dips below freezing is our focus for this broadcast. Be sure to tune in… if your power is out, you can catch the show later from our archives.

Join Richard Diaz and Vanessa Runs as they chat with nutrition experts Matt Fitzgerald and Georgie Fear co-authors of the “Racing Weight Cookbook” learn to prepare delicious meals that help you lose weight and keep you lean while you train for your next race. Every endurance athlete or marathon runner knows that in order to get faster they must drop body fat.  Performance gains generally occur first through proper nutrition. Matt Fitzgerald’s best-selling weight loss program for athletes “Racing Weight” incorporates a simple Diet Quality Score system that guides athletes to eat the best foods in the right amounts throughout the day. The Racing Weight Cookbook breaks recipes into three skill levels for inexperienced cooks, the recipe literate, and athlete foodies.

Some say the ability to run fast is a gift.Our host Richard Diaz says; “Running is a skill, with proper training and knowledge running faster can be taught”. Listen as our host and co-host Vanessa Runs reveal a scientific approach to marathon training. Running faster in your next marathon does not have to be something you hope or wish for. By aligning the proper elements of training and understanding what specifically it is you are trying to achieve will insure significant improvements in your finish times. Follow the advice offered in this episode and you are well on your way to you next personal record.

Running100 miles is no simple task. Ever wonder if you have what it takes to run across Death Valley? Listen as Richard Diaz, world renowned ultra-marathon runner Marshall Ulrich, and our Trail Running expert Vanessa Runs discuss what it takes to go long. How important is nutrition and hydration? How much daily training is required? How much time is needed to prepare? All of these questions and more will be answered by one of the most respected Ultra Marathon runners in the world.

Are you obsessed with your running? Dr Michelle Cleere and our host Richard Diaz and guests Charlie Engle and Vanessa Runs discuss what constitutes a running obsession. For Charlie, it may be he runs for a cure, Vanessa simply loves trail running. Is either healthy? Listen as our host Richard Diaz and guests, Dr. Michelle Cleere - Clinical and Sports Psychologist, world renowned Ultra Marathon RunnerCharlie Engle and Vanessa Runs, discuss the potential for running obsession; when it’s good, bad or downright ugly. This is a very unique opportunity to visit running for recreation, for health and or therapy. When is the amount of running you do too much? Dr. Michelle’s passion is unlocking the power of the mind so that elite performers can play better and happier. Charlie Engle turned his life around from being a drug addict to living sober since 1992. He refocused his addictive personality toward running, entering marathons, then ultramarathons, and self-created endurance missions. In February, 2007, Charlie

In this final episode Richard Diaz will help you assemble all of the critical elements of your marathon training program so that you will run your best race ever! We’ll touch on the 4 phases of training, hydration, feeding and tapering. Don’t miss this one!

This is the 3rd episode of our series on Heart Rate Training for Runners. Listen as our host Richard Diaz, helps you better understand the benefit of Anaerobic Training, which he commonly refers to as “The Dark Side” a key element of your marathon training. Anaerobic training or lactate tolerance training is a kin to taming a wild animal. You will learn when and how to apply and get the most out of these winning training sessions here on The Natural Running Network.

This is the second of a 4 part series on Heart Rate Training for Runners. Listen as our host Richard Diaz, helps you establish critical elements of training and an easy way to effectively check your progress leading up to your next marathon. Now we get into the nuts and bolts of using heart rate in your training. You will learn when and how to apply aerobic conditioning, how to incorporate effective intervals, how they work together and what time trial mean to your training program here on The Natural Running Network.

This is the first of a 4 part series on Heart Rate Training for Runners. If you don’t train with heart rate, after listening to our host Richard Diaz, you will. Training for your first Marathon or Half Marathon? He’ll teach you to train smarter not harder! Why is heart rate training so important? What will heart rate training do for me? Is there an easier less confusing way to train with heart rate? All of these questions will be answered over the next four episodes here on The Natural Running Network.

Just a reflection from our host Richard Diaz over some of the interviews we have done in 2013 and a few quick comments before we leave 2013. Looking forward to great things in the New Year!

Barefoot training is the most effective means of developing a strong, stable, injury freerunning form. Listen as our host Richard Diaz interviews Dr Emily Splichal, Podiatrist and Human Movement Specialist and founder of the Evidence Based Fitness Academy. How do you train when you set out to develop strength? If you are wearing shoes you might want to pay attention to this episode because you are missing out on a wealth of opportunity to train naturally. Dr Emily Splichal is actively involved in barefoot training research and barefoot education as it relates to athletic performance, injury prevention and human movement dysfunction.

John Cobb is world renowned for his expertise in aerodynamics, the wind tunnel and as bike fitter to the most competitive triathletes and cyclists in racing. Listen as our host Richard Diaz interviews John Cobb, innovator and founder of Cobb cycling. Anyone who is serious about triathlon or cycling competition has heard of the legendary John Cobb. When you have done all that you can do with your training, all that’s left is how efficiently you can move through space. John Cobb is the master of finding power through positioning and aerodynamics. If you have never heard of John or are eager to hear what he has to say about The Science of going fast, you’ll need to listen in!

Meet Joe Friel, the most sought after Triathlon and Cycling coach in America. This is a rare opportunity as Richard Diaz and Joe Friel discuss training philosophies for runners and triathletes. Learn the importance and role heart rate and power has in training.

The Duel in the Sun is the famous battle between Alberto Salazar and Dick Beardsley at the 1982 Boston Marathon. It was an epic battle, one for the history books! Listen as Richard Diaz asks Dick Beardsley to relive his famous enounter with the then world champion Alberto Salazar.

In the endurance sports world competition is tough, finding sponsors and making a living is even tougher. Join our Host Richard Diaz and guests Sean Watkins-president of Watkins ink., and pro triathleteHeather Jackson as they reveal what it takes to go pro. It’s not enough to be a great athlete, being wise in business, making the right contacts and getting exposure in the right circles are all part of the equation of turning pro. Sean Watkins is the founder and president of Watkins Ink., a sports marketing company with an impressive stable of pro triathletes and cyclists. He is in the business of spotting talent and nurturing careers for some of the best athletes in the world. Heather Jackson, is one of the hottest female triathletes in the world today, coming off of 3 impressive wins this year:  1st Place- Oceanside 70.3 (2013) 1st Place- ESCAPE From Alcatraz Triathlon (2013) 1st Place- Wildflower Triathlon (2013) Do you think you have what it takes to become a sponsored pro athlete? If so, this is a show