Many runners are afraid to change the way they run even though they are plagued with running injuries. Richard Diaz and guest Peter Faletto, PT, gait correction expert, explain how a runner would change the way they run to reduce injury and improve performance. Both Richard and Peter are highly experienced in the practice of…
Charlie Engle is one of the most interesting ultra-marathoner on earth, from his past drug addictions, his highly acclaimed project “Running the Sahara” to his stint in prison. Running is his salvation and inspiration for runners around the world. In a recent interview, Charlie stated “In every long run, I want to push myself to…
A runner’s greatest energy expense is spent in a vertical plane (opposing gravity). A runner has to leap 7.5 centimeters in the air (3”) to cover one body length in distance. A typically well trained marathon runner’s stride length is between 75-90% of their total height. Here are some interesting deal points: Scientists who measured…
Once an illegal substance, Marijuana is now gaining popularity among Runners as a training enhancement. Legal in 23 states many runners are smoking pot to improve performance. Join our host Richard Diaz and Jimmy Reed as they visit, “Runners who get high”. In a nod to the growing acceptance of marijuana as a recreational drug,…