Isaiah Vidal Elite Pro Obstacle racer is on the podium at almost every race he enters. Richard Diaz catches up with Isaiah to find out his tricks and share some with the audience. Running is recognized as a critical component of Obstacle Racing. Some say running skill represents 75% of the winning equation. Isaiah is…
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…
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…