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The Natural Running Network

Summary: Running is the most popular recreational activity in the world. More people run to achieve fitness than any other medium of exercise. Unfortunately, over 70% of the running community is injured due to improper training and running form. The Natural Running Network addresses these issues and provides highly relevant tips to help runners stay healthy. We also interview luminaries from the endurance world including but not limited to Obstacle Course Racing, Triathletes, Ultra-Marathon runners, Obstacle racers cyclists and all the support systems and professionals tied to these sports.

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  • Artist: Richard Diaz
  • Copyright: Copyright 2013-2015 Diaz Human Performance LLC

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 INTERVIEW with THE WORLD’S TOUGHEST MUDDER CHAMP 2018-KRIS MENDOZA | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 42:52

They moved the venue to Georgia, nobody expected the event to be harder than it has been… but it was.  Much harder.  It was cold, very, very cold however still 100 miles were logged among two fierce competitors yet Kris Mendoza prevailed.  This is an interview with Kris just after he’s had a chance to recover and collect his thoughts regarding the race frostbite and all!  Another World’s Toughest Mudder is in the bag and a new champion has arisen!  Kris Mendoza shares his insights, training prep and much more.

 INTERVIEW with THE WORLD’S TOUGHEST MUDDER CHAMP 2018-KRIS MENDOZA | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 42:52

They moved the venue to Georgia, nobody expected the event to be harder than it has been… but it was.  Much harder.  It was cold, very, very cold however still 100 miles were logged among two fierce competitors yet Kris Mendoza prevailed.  This is an interview with Kris just after he’s had a chance to recover and collect his thoughts regarding the race frostbite and all!  Another World’s Toughest Mudder is in the bag and a new champion has arisen!  Kris Mendoza shares his insights, training prep and much more.

 Questions regarding Running your first Ultra Marathon? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 54:04

Once again we invited folks to come on the show, pose questions on topics related to Obstacle Course Racing, Running or anything of that nature.  Our guest is Jay Bode of the Overcome and Run Podcast.  Someone you may have seen out on the race courses with his wife Heather.  Jay is planning to run his first official Ultra marathon and had some questions regarding his training approach, recovery techniques and running shoe selection.  This is a good place to start if you are planning a long distance race yourself!

 Questions regarding Running your first Ultra Marathon? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 54:04

Once again we invited folks to come on the show, pose questions on topics related to Obstacle Course Racing, Running or anything of that nature.  Our guest is Jay Bode of the Overcome and Run Podcast.  Someone you may have seen out on the race courses with his wife Heather.  Jay is planning to run his first official Ultra marathon and had some questions regarding his training approach, recovery techniques and running shoe selection.  This is a good place to start if you are planning a long distance race yourself!

 Do You Need an Off Season in OCR? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 59:18

Recently I posted an offer for someone to be my guest and to pose some interesting questions regarding training and Obstacle Course Racing.  An old friend/client Beni Gifford reached out with what I felt was some solid questions and here is what he wanted to know: * I hear a lot of differing views regarding the concept of taking an off season and what it might look like, I am curious to get your take on this subject? * How does periodization training fit into OCR? * If someone (like me) wants to focus on developing “winning” speed for a 3K event such as NORAM, what should be the approach? This is just a sample of what we discussed, to find out my answers and more, you’re going to have to listen to the whole episode!

 Do You Need an Off Season in OCR? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 59:18

Recently I posted an offer for someone to be my guest and to pose some interesting questions regarding training and Obstacle Course Racing.  An old friend/client Beni Gifford reached out with what I felt was some solid questions and here is what he wanted to know: * I hear a lot of differing views regarding the concept of taking an off season and what it might look like, I am curious to get your take on this subject? * How does periodization training fit into OCR? * If someone (like me) wants to focus on developing “winning” speed for a 3K event such as NORAM, what should be the approach? This is just a sample of what we discussed, to find out my answers and more, you’re going to have to listen to the whole episode!

 Spartan World Championships Podfest Series-Interview #3 The Running Man-Charlie Engle | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 46:20

Few people you will ever meet in your life have ever challenged themselves as extensively as Charlie Engle. He is most famous for his “Running the Sahara” in where he and a few other braves souls crossed the Sahara Desert, some 4500 miles of the most unforgiving terrain in the world.  It is never a dull moment with Charlie and now he is shouldering up with Spartan Race to provide some of his energy.  You have to listen to learn what’s coming.

 Spartan World Championships Podfest Series-Interview #3 The Running Man-Charlie Engle | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 46:20

Few people you will ever meet in your life have ever challenged themselves as extensively as Charlie Engle. He is most famous for his “Running the Sahara” in where he and a few other braves souls crossed the Sahara Desert, some 4500 miles of the most unforgiving terrain in the world.  It is never a dull moment with Charlie and now he is shouldering up with Spartan Race to provide some of his energy.  You have to listen to learn what’s coming.

 Spartan World Championships Podfest Series-Interview #4 The Death Race with-Johnny Waite | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 50:09

You may not know the name but for sure you’ve heard the many twisted fables credited to the infamous Death Race.  Johnny Waite, for lack of a better term, was an early adopter, having participated and on occasion even won the Death Race. He has acted as Race Director and creator of some of the most heinous challenges imposed on the participants, over the years and now sits in charge of Spartan Race in Canada.  This, is an interesting interview you don’t want to miss!

 Spartan World Championships Podfest Series-Interview #4 The Death Race with-Johnny Waite | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 50:09

You may not know the name but for sure you’ve heard the many twisted fables credited to the infamous Death Race.  Johnny Waite, for lack of a better term, was an early adopter, having participated and on occasion even won the Death Race. He has acted as Race Director and creator of some of the most heinous challenges imposed on the participants, over the years and now sits in charge of Spartan Race in Canada.  This, is an interesting interview you don’t want to miss!

 Spartan World Championships Podfest Interview Series-Interview #2 w/“The Young Guns” | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 43:50

If you were to look into the future of OCR you are certain to find these fine young athletes in the thick of Elite Competition at the Spartan World Championships.  The Cast of athletes we fondly refer to as “The Young Guns” are made up of Cali Schweikhart, Veejay Jones, James Nair and John Penland. Richard Diaz asks them hard hitting questions regarding training, strategy and what they hope the future of the sport holds for them.

 Spartan World Championships Podfest Interview Series-Interview #2 w/“The Young Guns” | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 43:50

If you were to look into the future of OCR you are certain to find these fine young athletes in the thick of Elite Competition at the Spartan World Championships.  The Cast of athletes we fondly refer to as “The Young Guns” are made up of Cali Schweikhart, Veejay Jones, James Nair and John Penland. Richard Diaz asks them hard hitting questions regarding training, strategy and what they hope the future of the sport holds for them.

 Spartan World Championships Podfest Interview Series-Interview #1 w/Faye Stenning | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 32:32

The Natural Running Network and Host Richard Diaz was invited to conduct interviews pre-race at the Spartan World Championships.  This is interview #1 with Elite Pro Faye Stenning in a series of 4 Podfest interviews.  In the interview, Faye shares her preparation leading to this event, her thoughts on the competition, her terrible running shoe selection practices and much more!

 Spartan World Championships Podfest Interview Series-Interview #1 w/Faye Stenning | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 32:32

The Natural Running Network and Host Richard Diaz was invited to conduct interviews pre-race at the Spartan World Championships.  This is interview #1 with Elite Pro Faye Stenning in a series of 4 Podfest interviews.  In the interview, Faye shares her preparation leading to this event, her thoughts on the competition, her terrible running shoe selection practices and much more!

 Spartan World Championships – Predictions | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 48:56

Once again, the Spartan World Championships is upon us.  The Series was highly competitive with the usual suspects taking the podium along with a few surprises along the way.  If you’ve been following Spartan Races you may already have your favorites but in this episode I beg the question… Who is going to win?  Will it be the Atkins family?  Will it be a few visitors from across the pond?  I asked Elite OCR competitor Ryan Woods to offer his opinion, he answered with a resounding ME!!!  I think that’s fair, he certainly has a shot.  Listen in to hear how we see the competition shaking out for 2018.

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