Yes, I have been interviewed on the topic of Training The Dark Side before. However, this explanation, in my opinion is the most comprehensive view and rationale for why this training is so effective. Blue Benadum is an elite Marathon runner. He has embraced the concepts of Flow training and in fact, he has decided…
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Expert Running Tips
How to get to the Boston Marathon
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The Boston Marathon is arguably the most prestigious running event in the United States and possibly the world. Qualifying for Boston is no easy task. I have a conversation with a friend Blue Benadum a highly successful runner who has run Boston 6 times and set a personal best of 2:23 at this event. He…
Expert Running Tips, Obstacle Racing, Spartan Race
Interview with Nicole Mericle OCR Pro
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Obstacle Racing, Spartan Race
Introducing Hildervat – the new OCR series
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As we all hope, we’re rounding the turn on this insidious pandemic and the summer to fall seasons busting at the seams with races clamoring to occupy what few weekends left for the 2021 season. Through all of this turmoil, it appears that another event producer is emerging on the obstacle course racing scene. HILDERVAT…
Expert Running Tips, Listen & Learn, Obstacle Racing
Training The Dark Side Review, Does it Work?
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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…
Obstacle Racing, Spartan Race
Adrian Bijanda – OCR World Championships
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OCW World Championships in 2021, is it going to happen? Who better to share these goings on then the founder of OCRW himself, Adrian Bijanda. It’s no secret that 2020 was a bust for virtually every type of mass gathering all over the world, Obstacle Course Racing was no exception. Leading into 2021 with hope…
Endurance Sport Nutrition, Listen & Learn, Obstacle Racing, Spartan Race
Why Every Athletes Need CBD
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Everywhere you turn these days you’ll find CBD for sale the acronym for “cannabidiol”. CBD is the active ingredient derived from a cannabis plant, yes, Marijuana . Over the past half decade, marijuana dispensaries have cropped up all over the country. The medicinal benefits prove to reduce stress, improve sleep, reduce inflammation and pain associated…
Expert Running Tips, Listen & Learn
Are Trails better than Road for Runners?
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There is much controversy that surrounds the choice of running shoes and how they may or may not protect you from injury. Some say they won’t run on pavement because it hurts their knees or gives them shin splints. In this interview, I speak with Dr Emily Splichal a world renowned board certified Podiatrist and…
CrossFit, Listen & Learn, Obstacle Racing, Spartan Race
The Evolution of Endurance Training with Coach Diaz
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In this podcast we discuss a lot of things, how gyms are affected by Corona Virus shut downs the state of Spartan racing but most notably, how I finally concluded the business of writing Training the Dark Side , a revolutionary approach to training for endurance sports such as Obstacle Course Racing, Spartan and Hyrox…