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How far can a California private psychiatric hospital go in violating the rights and safety of people with disabilities—without being held accountable? A new report from Disability Rights California (DRC) shines a harsh light on College Hospital in Cerritos (CHC), revealing a disturbing pattern of inappropriate restraint and seclusion, as well as questionable use of involuntary emergency medications. These are not isolated incidents—they point to systemic problems affecting some of the state's most vulnerable residents. On this program of Pushing Limits, we'll speak with Richard Diaz, the lead attorney on the investigation, to unpack the key findings and what they mean for psychiatric care across California. We'll also examine how a lack of oversight, transparency, and disability rights enforcement contributes to ongoing harm in institutions that are supposed to help people heal. What can be done to stop it? What recourse do disabled residents have? And what role should we all be playing in demanding better? Tune in to find out. This program is hosted and produced by Eddie Ytuarte. The post Locked In and Let Down in Cerritos – Pushing Limits – May 30, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.
BlueGreen Alliance's Richard Diaz discusses the relationship between environmental justice and infrastructure issues in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee faces a significant challenge with over 70,000 lead service lines. In response, the city has implemented a replacement program initiated by an ordinance in 2017. This initiative leverages federal funding to focus on disadvantaged communities, with an emphasis on neighborhoods identified as most in need through an area deprivation index.In this episode, Superintendent Patrick Pauly of Milwaukee Water Works, Janet Pritchard from the Environmental Policy Innovation Center, and Richard Diaz of the Blue Green Alliance discuss the program's funding strategies, including principal forgiveness funding that allows for 100% coverage of private side replacements without costs to property owners. They highlight the impact of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which has provided a substantial influx of resources, enabling Milwaukee to increase its replacement goals from approximately 1,000 lines per year to 2,200 in 2024 and 3,500 in 2025.Additionally, the discussion emphasizes a robust workforce development strategy, which mandates that contractors must allocate 25% of project dollars to small business enterprises and ensure that 40% of work hours are performed by workers from local disadvantaged areas.waterloop is a nonprofit news outlet. This episode on lead service line replacement is supported by BlueConduit, the Environmental Defense Fund, and the Environmental Policy Innovation Center.
Guest: Veejay Jones is a Multiple Spartan World Champion & Youngest champion at the age of 16 Host: RA George (Blockchain Podcast) Date: 15th Feb & Time: 04:00 pm MST Contact information Veejay Jones Veejay Jones - @veejay_jones http://tinyurl.com/3dvkehnd RPT Athletic Co @rptathletic http://tinyurl.com/rrvakf8f Website https://www.veejayjones.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/veejay.jones.7/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@veejay_jones Last Dance - http://tinyurl.com/2jbe6cd8 Summary of the conversation: Veejay outlines his training regimen for the Tough Mudder Infinity event in AlUla, Saudi Arabia, emphasizing a focus on higher volume due to the team relay format. Reflecting on his fitness journey from a young age, Veejay shares various accolades and experiences, including his first encounter with OCR at the Rugged Maniac event. Displaying unwavering confidence in his abilities, Veejay discusses his numerous podium finishes and shares insights into his favorite and most memorable race in Seattle, highlighting his ability to overcome obstacles and remain competitive. Veejay discusses his team dynamics and strategies for winning the event, along with insights into his training regime focusing on shoulder strength and avoiding overtraining. Expressing his obsession with winning, Veejay shares details about his gear, nutrition, and upcoming participation in the Dubai Gov Games, following the Tough Mudder event. Veejay offers thoughts on prize amounts, future events in the Middle East, and the promotion of OCR regionally and internationally. He suggests making OCR events more spectator-friendly and emphasizes the power of storytelling to garner attention for the sport. Predicting his team's performance at the event, Veejay shares experiences from past championships and offers advice to aspiring athletes focusing on longer distances. Sharing insights into his nutrition regimen and social media engagement strategy, Veejay discusses his involvement in various OCR events and initiatives such as "Last Dance" and RPT Athletics. Veejay discusses his partnership for the Beer Mile and provides insights into handling failure and doubt, including answering a question posed by AI about his performance. Delving into his collaboration with industry figures like Richard Diaz and Matt B Davies, Veejay highlights the importance of mentorship and community engagement in nurturing world-class athletes. Lastly, Veejay discusses the role of the UAE and MENA region in fostering athletic excellence and shares details about his personal fitness challenges and ventures. Thank you for the podcast. For feedback or suggestions send us en email to info@blockchaindxb.co
Richard Diaz joins the pod cast today and helps Hunter break down what its going to take to break The Murph World Record.
Formação de fila dos interessados nos cursos gratuitos do Qualifica Venâncio começou na quinta-feira, dia 23, à noite. As inscrições, no entanto, começam neste sábado, às 8h. Um dos primeiros a chegar foi o venezuelano Richard Diaz, de 47 anos. Ele quer se inscrever no curso de Soldagem MIG/MAG. Nessa primeira etapa do ano do programa de qualificação municipal são oferecidos seis cursos na área de: Processos Administrativos em Recursos Humanos, Soldagem MIG/MAG, Eletricista Predial e Residencial, Operador de Empilhadeira, Noções de Processos Administrativos e Excel Avançado. Para todas as vagas, além de precisar comprovar ser residente em Venâncio Aires, é necessário ter 18 anos ou mais e as vagas serão preenchidas conforme a ordem de chegada. As aulas desta, que é a primeira leva de cursos do programa municipal de qualificação, iniciam entre o dia 18 de abril e 6 de maio, todas sendo realizadas no Senai. Juntos, os seis primeiros cursos ofertam 214 horas de qualificação. No total, ao longo do ano, serão 29 cursos, com 427 vagas e mais de 1,8 mil horas de qualificação profissional, oferecidas gratuitamente pelo Município. Esta é a segunda edição do programa. CURSOS Cursos e requisitos Processos Administrativos em Recursos Humanos • Idade mínima: 18 anos • Escolaridade mínima: Ensino Fundamental Completo • Início e encerramento do curso: 04/04/2023 a 25/04/2023 • Horas-aula: 40 horas • Vagas: 12 Soldagem MIG/MAG • Idade mínima: 18 anos • Escolaridade mínima: 6º ano do Ensino Fundamental • Início e encerramento do curso: 04/04/2023 25/04/2023 • Horas-aula: 40 horas • Vagas: 10 Eletricista Predial e Residencial • Idade mínima: 18 anos • Escolaridade mínima: 6º ano do Ensino Fundamental • Início e encerramento do curso: 04/04/2023 25/04/2023 • Horas-aula: 40 horas • Vagas: 12 Operador de Empilhadeira (sábado) • Idade mínima: 18 anos • Escolaridade mínima: 6º ano do Ensino Fundamental • Início e encerramento do curso: 15/04/2023 06/05/2023 • Horas-aula: 24 horas • Vagas 8 Noções em Processos Administrativos • Idade mínima: 18 anos • Escolaridade mínima: 6º ano do Ensino Fundamental • Início e encerramento do curso: 04/04/2023 25/04/2023 • Horas-aula: 40 horas • Vagas: 12 Excel Avançado • Idade mínima: 18 anos • Requisito: Certificação em curso anterior ou comprovação de experiência em Excel • Início e encerramento do curso: 04/04/2023 a 18/04/2023 • Horas-aula: 30 horas • Vagas: 12
We met Richard at last weekends NASHVILLE FIT Games and invited him down to REDLINE for a hang.... By far one of the nerdiest conversations we've had...but we're here for it and enjoyed every minute! Diaz is world renowned for his depth of knowledge as a performance clinician and a coach. He has been in the industry longer than just about anyone and his reputation has captured the attention of some of today's highest level hybrid and OCR athletes. https://diazhumanperformance.com/Feel free to leave us a review! Subscribe wherever you're listening and follow us on instagram @Redline_QualityFitness . Thanks for listening!
On today's show, Hunter interviews top coaches worldwide to find the secret formula for getting to the Olympics. His guest today is Richard Diaz. You find out who Rich is, how you get super fit, and why Hunter works with him. Find out why working with him will get you fit in your sport as Rich dissects running form and VO2 max effort. You can sign up for Rich's next event, the Performance clinic, here: https://diazhumanperformance.com/product/performance-clinics/February 24th-26th right now.To train like Hunter you can find more information on his website: HAOSTraining.comBLDR Sports:https://bldrsports.comLinktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/huntthesheriffBOA Link Code: HUNTER20https://glnk.io/nrpw4/hunterFollow me on: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/H.McIntyreInstagram - https://instagram.com/huntthesheriff
Live Tuesday September 20, 2022 @ 8:30 AM Special Guest Richard Diaz Podcast broadcasting live with G, Shima, J, and Lynden. Every Tuesday @ 8:30 AM PT Merch https://abe-merch-2.creator-spring.com/listing/ABEMERCH Copyright, Liability Waiver and Disclaimers. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, except as permitted under the United States Copyright Act, without the prior express written consent of Art Beauty Equilibrium, LLC. While we and all other persons associated directly or indirectly with this site and video use their best efforts in preparing the content for this site, they make no representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the content of the videos, including any content, links or resources shared, including those by third parties. Furthermore, all parties specifically disclaim any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The advice and strategies contained herein may not be suitable for your situation. No legal advice is being given herein. You should consult with a professional where appropriate. No liability or damages shall take place because of this content. Furthermore, your use of this site and watching these videos confirms your agreement that California law applies to all disputes relating to this site and videos and, venue for all claims and disputes relating to this site and videos shall be in Los Angeles County, California. #ABEPODCAST --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/artbeautyequilibrium/support
Richard Diaz Is the founder of Diaz Human Performance, The Natural Running Network, and creator of the Natural Running Coaches Certification Program. He is also the author of "Training The Dark Side: A Groundbreaking Approach to Training and Racing" which you can find below. SPONSORS: - Athletic Greens: https://athleticgreens.com/abe - year supply Vitamin D + 5 free travel packs. FIND RICHARD: Richard's Website: https://diazhumanperformance.com/ Richard's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diazhp/?hl=en Richard's Book "Training The Dark Side": https://tinyurl.com/2s3j46zv PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://mailchi.mp/abemaynard.com/the-mayn-idea-podcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mayn-idea-podcast/id1587799395 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1v6OzDxxMUYlNUXN1AAPw3?si=eda5aae609874c69 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/6b4fbe04/podcast/rss YouTube Full episode playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMGFodxtKEioDkOtd65xyuXs5p1qNjQpC YouTube Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYA_B1bx0rWVs-mNWc2QidA SUPPORT AND CONNECT: Instagram: https://instagram.com/abemaynard LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/public-profile/settings?trk=d_flagship3_profile_self_view_public_profile --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/abraham484/support
Time Trial Tips for Runners… In most training plans runners follow, rarely do you see Time Trials. Blue Benadum and Richard Diaz felt that it's a topic that runners should understand and employ in their training. How to do it, when to do and why to do them is covered here in this episode! In… Read more → The post Time Trial Tips for Runners appeared first on The Natural Running Network.
Time Trial Tips for Runners… In most training plans runners follow, rarely do you see Time Trials. Blue Benadum and Richard Diaz felt that it's a topic that runners should understand and employ in their training. How to do it, when to do and why to do them is covered here in this episode! In…Read more →
Should You Change Your Gait? Can You? – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 127 with Richard Diaz Richard “Coach” Diaz is often referred to as “the guy,” simply because it's hard to encapsulate his many talents under one title. His experience and unparalleled diversity as a coach / clinician in endurance sport traces back nearly 40 years having conducted performance assessments for literally thousands of athletes from elite professionals to homemakers, is what defines him as the coach he is today. His focus is running mechanics and bioenergetics, which he believes are critical components of success in athletic performance. His decision to dedicate his life's work to the sport of Obstacle Course Racing quickly drew international recognition. Coach Diaz has traveled extensively all over the United States, putting on his highly acclaimed running clinics, turning mediocre athletes into Elite Competitors. His practice, Diaz Human Performance, is now based in Franklin Tennessee where he operates his “secret lab,” which many professional and recreational athletes regularly visit. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Richard Diaz about if you should change your gait. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - How most people think they know how to run when they might not. - Why using evidence-based knowledge trumps anecdotal evidence. - How there are genetics involved that help decide whether you are a fast runner. - Why you don't need to have good form to win a spring or a marathon. - How putting your posture in the right space will yield astounding performances. Connect with Richard: Guest Contact Info Instagram @diazhp Facebook facebook.com/diazhumanperformance Links Mentioned: diazhumanperformance.com Connect with Steven: Website xeroshoes.com jointhemovementmovement.com Twitter @XeroShoes Instagram @xeroshoes Facebook facebook.com/xeroshoes
Live Tuesday March 15, 2022 @ 8:30 AM @theinglewoodtimes www.inglewoodtimes.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn95y88LdU9g1BLpRqjESQg https://twitter.com/youringlewood?lang=en https://www.facebook.com/inglewoodtimes/ Podcast broadcasting live with G, Shima, J, and Lynden. Every Tuesdays @ 8:30 AM PT Merch https://abe-merch-2.creator-spring.co... Copyright, Liability Waiver and Disclaimers. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, except as permitted under the United States Copyright Act, without the prior express written consent of Art Beauty Equilibrium, LLC. While we and all other persons associated directly or indirectly with this site and video use their best efforts in preparing the content for this site, they make no representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the content of the videos, including any content, links or resources shared, including those by third parties. Furthermore, all parties specifically disclaim any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The advice and strategies contained herein may not be suitable for your situation. No legal advice is being given herein. You should consult with a professional where appropriate. No liability or damages shall take place because of this content. Furthermore, your use of this site and watching these videos confirms your agreement that California law applies to all disputes relating to this site and videos and, venue for all claims and disputes relating to this site and videos shall be in Los Angeles County, California. #ABEPODCAST --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/artbeautyequilibrium/support
Who is Richard Diaz? it's difficult to put a label on him and he would prefer you don't. His notoriety is earned through his success as a coach and sports clinician and yes, he has written a few books. All the same he doesn't like to be defined exclusively for these accomplishments. He has exceeded…Read more →
Regardless if you are a runner, Obstacle course athlete, Hyrox or even Crossfit, The FLow Method of training will boost your tolerance to fatigue and build your capacity to deal with lactate production, who many see as performance killer. This conversation revolves around Richard Diaz's recent book, Training the Dark Side. Our goal is to…Read more →
Regardless if you are a runner, Obstacle course athlete, Hyrox or even Crossfit, The FLow Method of training will boost your tolerance to fatigue and build your capacity to deal with lactate production, who many see as performance killer. This conversation revolves around Richard Diaz's recent book, Training the Dark Side. Our goal is to shed some light on frequently asked questions but the solution to truly understand the concepts, we recommend you get a copy of the book. It can be found on Amazon books or directly from Coach Diaz's website in digital download format. Https://Diazhumanperformance.com SHOW LESS
Training the Dark Side – Does it really work? A revolutionary approach to training that has shown to be highly effective for a variety of athletic pursuits. Richard Diaz, author and host of this podcast, decided to reach our to Larry Caldwell an enthusiastic Spartan Race competitor who has taken on the project to see…Read more →
Spartan Races are now global and yet, they have been expanding theyre reach by including Trail Running events in tandum with many races around the country. This year marks the first year Spartan will host a Trail Running Championship with none other than Charlie Engle at the helm. This is an incredible opportunity for trail runners in that the prize purses doled out will be handsome. To learn more about the series and where the events are held listen to this episode and visit Spartan Racing online
It starts out seeming like "The Odd Couple" but ends up becoming a training program that has the potential to change the way CrossFit athletes approach their training. Richard Diaz is recognized in the Obstacle Racing community as world renowned Running mechanic and diagnostican. Ryan Fischer is arguably one of the best CrossFit athletes in the world. Together they created a program that is incredibly different but remarkably effective in "Battling the War on Fatigue". Release only 5 weeks ago and many of the first adopters are reporting personal records in CrossFit workouts that used to leave them flat on their faces! Give it a listen... If you're intrigued here's wher you can get your copy. https://www.gymryan.com/pages/endurance-rich-diaz
Before you freak out, no, I am not turning tail on OCR or endurance training programs. If you follow my work, you know that recently I developed a program in collaboration with Ryan Fischer an extremely talented CrossFit Athlete. This program has been out for a mere 5 weeks and meeting with rave responses. An OCR athlete would do well to consider this process as the theme of the project is “Winning the Battle with Fatigue”. It so happens that an early adopter who has been in the program for said five weeks was kind enough to share his experience thus far.. It's worth a listen because his results are extraordinary. After you have a chance to hear his review feel free to reach out to him @mathewfreeman or pick up a copy of the program for yourself. Here is the link: https://www.gymryan.com/pages/endurance-rich-diaz
What happens when you mix one badass CrossFit athlete with Coach Diaz in The Secret Lab? Answer: You get a hybrid training program that is sure to set the CrossFit community on fire! I know what you're thinking… Coach Diaz and CrossFit? Had you asked me a year ago if this were ever likely to happen, I would have serious doubts. It took an introduction from Hunter McIntyre to bring Ryan Fischer and I together and I have to say, I was intrigued. Ryan is one of the fittest athletes I have ever met. When you consider the fact that he can deadlift 600 pounds (over 3 1/2 times his weight), clean and jerk 315, run a 53 sec. 400 meters and a 5 min mile. Most rational people would be hard pressed to disagree with me. This interview is way outside my playground and I love it! If you're a Spartan athlete, participate in obstacle course racing yet still enjoy intense strength training, this episode is for you! We reference a few videos we did in The Secret Lab, if you want to see them Go to my YouTube Channel “Richard Diaz” and see these and many more!
I had to think long and hard before posting this particular episode because, for some, it may seem a bit “infomercial-ish”. Once I started the edit process, it occured to me that this is information that many of you may appreciate hearing in that explains a few projects that we have in the works. If…Read more →
This episode sheds light on a training tool and training concepts that can make a tremendous difference in your ability to perform in a Spartan Race, as a runner and an athlete in common. I speak a lot about the role that stability and mobility plays in athleticism because in the absence thereof, there is only injuries. Full disclosure I am not sponsored by or paid to introduce these concepts or products on my show. I personally believe this is a tool that can truly make a difference if you follow the education they provide. I have invited Dennis Dumphy the cofounder of stickmobility on to share this info with you.
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!
Coach Diaz, who also happens to be the host of this podcast has asked VeeJay Jones Elite Spartan Pro to return to share some insights on training. Learn a few valuable tips on cutting precious time from your racingGet a sneak peak into the infamous Tuesday Morning Training Sessions Learn how to get a ton of quality training done in less than an hourLearn about a new online training plan is in the works guaranteed to bring your running skills to an incredible level next season Finally we'll share some details regarding the 2019 Opening Season Super Clinic to be held on Coach Richard Diaz's home turf along with testing, evaluations and lecture time at The World Famous Secret Lab. Along with this episode is a video of what happens in the Off site Training Lab that is not so secret! #youcantwinifyourunlikeshit
Not everyone has a chance to visit Coach Diaz at his “Infamous Secret Lab” those who do generally end up performing beyond expectation. I thought it might be fun to have one of my clients share his experience and allow you to not only hear his thoughts on the visit but see what went down with the associated video clip that accompanies this episode. Of course, the only way you'll see it is if you visit the home site of this podcast: www.naturalrunningnetwork.com
It's a pretty well known fact in most running circles that heel striking and over striding leads to injury. Many runners have made the shift to forefoot running and in doing so have migrated to zero drop shoes. Unfortunately for many, this transition has not come easy and has lead to a variety of new problems such as debilitating calf and achilles soreness. Coach Richard Diaz addresses these concerns, and offers some advice on how best to approach this transition and sheds light on the likely culprits that lead to these problems, what to do when these problems arise along with an opinion on the decision regarding zeros drop as a shoe selection. Is zero drop right for you? How long should this transition in running style take? When obstacle course racing, should you train in one style of shoe and race in another? These answers and more in this episode.
We decided to take more questions on training was we often do, our favorite this time relates to our children in sports. Are we doing the right things to encourage their enjoyment, desire to compete? Are we trying to live through our kids and causing more harm then good? Coach Diaz has had years of experience in this arena and shares his insights. He also touches on his preferred shoe selection for racing OCR, heart rate training and how to fit it all in if you have a life and a 40 hour work week. As a bonus, we share what it will take to get you a date with Zoe!
We welcome Richard Diaz to the show. Coach Diaz has 30 years' experience in the fitness industry and over two decades performing VO2 max tests, gait analysis and various other clinical performance assessments for athletes, Coach Diaz believes that, to be successful in any venture, you must be able to identify a problem and provide a solution.
The Bone Frog Challenge Race series aere obstacle course races designed and directed by Navy Seals. These obstacle course races are gaining widespread popularity on the eastern seaboard due to their quality and unique challenges many drawn from Navy Seal Training. Richard Diaz has invited Brian Carney, former Navy Seal and founder of the Bone Frog Organization to share what makes these events so unique. If you enjoy Spartan Races or Tough Mudder, you'll love The Bone Frog Challenge! Learn more... www.naturalrunningnetwork.com www.bonefrogchallenge.com
The Bone Frog Challenge Race series aere obstacle course races designed and directed by Navy Seals. These obstacle course races are gaining widespread popularity on the eastern seaboard due to their quality and unique challenges many drawn from Navy Seal Training. Richard Diaz has invited Brian Carney, former Navy Seal and founder of the Bone…Read more →
The Bone Frog Challenge Race series aere obstacle course races designed and directed by Navy Seals. These obstacle course races are gaining widespread popularity on the eastern seaboard due to their quality and unique challenges many drawn from Navy Seal Training. Richard Diaz has invited Brian Carney, former Navy Seal and founder of the Bone…Read more →
Veejay Jones is the youngest athlete to win a Spartan Race overall and is currently a member of The Spartan Pro Team. He is also an athlete coached by Richard Diaz. In this episode, we discuss the prospects winning against the competition at the NBC Spartan Series season opener in San Jose California on March 24th, 2018. This season, Veejay has posted two wins and a second place finish in Spartan Race elite competition with his last event being 2nd (by just over a minute) behind Cody Moat last years Spartan world Champion. Veejay shares his insight relating to the contenders he'll face and his hopes of eventually making his mark as a pro in the sport.
Veejay Jones is the youngest athlete to win a Spartan Race overall and is currently a member of The Spartan Pro Team. He is also an athlete coached by Richard Diaz. In this episode, we discuss the prospects winning against the competition at the NBC Spartan Series season opener at San Jose California on March…Read more →
Veejay Jones is the youngest athlete to win a Spartan Race overall and is currently a member of The Spartan Pro Team. He is also an athlete coached by Richard Diaz. In this episode, we discuss the prospects winning against the competition at the NBC Spartan Series season opener at San Jose California on March…Read more →
Have you been talked into making a change in your diet? Decided to go Vegan, Paleo or Keto? Did someone sell you on the promise of weight loss and greater performance as a benefit of making this radical change in your diet? Are you hoping to become “fat adapted”? Richard Diaz asked Matt Fitzgerald, author of The Endurance Diet, Diet Cults and Racing Weight to come on and share some thoughts on the topic of fad dieting. Before you do anything you may regret learning into you're “A” race, you may want to hear what he had to say.
Have you been talked into making a change in your diet? Decided to go Vegan, Paleo or Keto? Did someone sell you on the promise of weight loss and greater performance as a benefit of making this radical change in your diet? Are you hoping to become “fat adapted”? Richard Diaz (host) asked Matt Fitzgerald,…Read more →
Have you been talked into making a change in your diet? Decided to go Vegan, Paleo or Keto? Did someone sell you on the promise of weight loss and greater performance as a benefit of making this radical change in your diet? Are you hoping to become “fat adapted”? Richard Diaz (host) asked Matt Fitzgerald,…Read more →
Ever wonder about the use or potential benefits of wearing compression wear in a Spartan Race or Tough Mudder? Does it help circulation while running, does it help with recovery? Whats your take on the subject? Zoe Szczepanek asks these questions of Coach Richard Diaz. Be warned these are opinions and they may not be shared or validated by any of the manufactures in question. Many claims are made on the increase of circulation, recovery and injury abatement, you be the judge. Learn More at www.naturalrunningnetwork.com
The most common questions presented to me (Coach Richard Diaz) is “what Running Shoes Should I Buy”? One would expect that my answer might be to name off a particular brand. In this episode, we try to address the How to and what to look for when looking to purchase your next pair of running shoes so that you the inquisitive OCR athlete or Runner can make a better informed decision. One that makes sense for you, beyond all the marketing hype you have to sift through. The answer may surprise you or maybe not. If you've been a follower of this podcast, you may already know the answer. If not, it pays to listen as Zoe Szczapanek poses the questions and Richard Diaz provides his opinion. This was a fun episode! Learn More... www.naturalrunningnetwork.com
Have you ever asked yourself… "Am I doing too much, training too hard too often?” In this episode, Richard Diaz interviews Lennard Zinn and Chris Case the authors of - The Haywire Heart a book that reveals… How too much exercise can kill you, and what you can do to protect your heart. We all take pride in our athletic accomplishments, participating in Spartan Race and Tough Mudder, Ultra Marathons etc., we work hard to achieve lofty goals. This interview will make you pause and think which was my goal, not to scare you to death but to simply consider the consequences of pushing your body to hard too often.
Have you ever asked yourself… “Am I doing too much, training too hard too often?” In this episode, Richard Diaz interviews Lennard Zinn and Chris Case the authors of – The Haywire Heart a book that reveals… How too much exercise can kill you, and what you can do to protect your heart. We all take…Read more →
Have you ever asked yourself… “Am I doing too much, training too hard too often?” In this episode, Richard Diaz interviews Lennard Zinn and Chris Case the authors of – The Haywire Heart a book that reveals… How too much exercise can kill you, and what you can do to protect your heart. We all take…Read more →
Faye Stenning is arguably the fiercest competitor on the Spartan Race circuit. Aside from her racing career, she runs a successful OCR coaching business. To her credit, her openness to step outside her experience to learn from her colleagues provided some powerful insight for her leading into the 2018 OCR Race Season. Faye recently attended Richard Diaz's OCR Run Clinic in Southern California in this episode Faye shares her opinion as it relates to this experience and visit to "The Secret Lab". This also marks the introduction to our new Co-Host Zoe(whats her name)Szczepanek who we are pleased to have onboard.
It may seem like a heavy statement to say “The Fittest Runner I've Ever met” but in all the years of assessing the fitness of athletes (over two decades) this runner, Blue Benadum has consistently tested off the charts in a VO2max test, I'm talking over 85 mls/kg/min! To put this in perspective, a score that high would rank in the top 1% of the fittest athletes in the world. This does not necessarily mean the top performer in a category but, Blue is no slouch. He won the Lake Tahoe Triple Marathon (3 consecutive marathons over 3 days) with an average finish of under 2:55 each. At the conclusion of the final marathon (which was the fastest) he executed 100 air squats and 100 pushups on there finish line! This weekend he'll participate in an IronManTriathlon with less than 9 weeks of preparation on a borrowed bike. You got to hear the entire story~
Did you barely survive or thrive when crossing the finish line this weekend at Spartan Race World Championships Tahoe? Richard Diaz and Shan Khan dive into what was seen from those finishing the race, how ankle stability and foot strength is crucial to these distances, when and how you should start training for an endeavor like this, how grip intensive it was along with talk about what the live feed and the weekends event does for the future of OCR, and much more. Does single malt Scotch really help out the pre-race prep? You won't want to miss this.
Did you barely survive or thrive when crossing the finish line this weekend at Spartan Race World Championships Tahoe? Richard Diaz and Shan Khan dive into what was seen from those finishing the race, how ankle stability and foot strength is crucial to these distances, when and how you should start training for an endeavor…Read more →
Did you barely survive or thrive when crossing the finish line this weekend at Spartan Race World Championships Tahoe? Richard Diaz and Shan Khan dive into what was seen from those finishing the race, how ankle stability and foot strength is crucial to these distances, when and how you should start training for an endeavor…Read more →
Aside from hosting this podcast, Richard Diaz is one of the most saught after running mechanics in the world of Obstacle Racing. Many of the elite professional athltetes from the sport count on him for advice and training support, too many to mention. Durning this episode, he and his co host Shan Khan plan to accept live callers and field questions. Topics include: Running gait issues... how to transition from heel striking to forefoot runningStride length vs cadenceDealing with nagging injuries and preventionheart rate specific trainingHydration and feeding strategiesand much much more... ?The Spartan World Championships and Worlds Toughest Mudder Championships are right around the corner, If you are competing in these or other similar events, ere's your chance to gain some expert advice! www.natruralrunningnetwork.com