As a runner, there is nothing worse than a nagging running related injury that just does not want to heal. Plantar Fasciitis is one of these injuries that left unchecked can easily ruin an entire race season. Listen as Dr. Brian Abelson, author of “Release Your Body- Resolving Plantar Fasciitis” and Richard Diaz discuss this…
Stefanie Bishop literally came out of nowhere to clinch the win at The World’s Toughest Mudder in 2016. Few people knew who she was but in quick time, all learned she was a force to reckon with. Putting in 85 miles with time to walk a lap which could easily have resulted in 90 miles,…
It’s time to dump your old bike shorts and running singlets if you plan to be competitive in Spartan Race, Tough Mudder or any other Obstacle Course Race. Up until now, what you raced in on your glorious day was a makeshift after thought. Join as we take a look at Human Octane OCR Apparel,…
This episode aired a few months ago but I have had a lot of requests to bring it back. Yes, its in the archive, Its funny how it takes a few times around to get people to absorb the information. So, here it is again, a redo of my explanation of how to turn lactate…
Most athletes that compete in obstacle races no full well what they’ll get from participating… muddy, beat down and a great sense of accomplishment. They can’t get enough! Investing in the education and training to make an athlete stronger runners, have the ability to put in more work injury free, is a hard sell. We…
You’ve heard it said: “You are what you eat”, I would suggest more to the point, “your race results reflect how you eat”. The sport of obstacle racing is growing like a weed. Unfortunately good training advice for the sport is spotty at best. It will take time for us geeks to figure out how…
“I want to win everything this year”, so says Faye Stenning. Few would argue that this is not a reasonable goal for Faye. Only to be bested by another Canadian in Lindsey Webster-Atkins who I am sure is working hard to keep this from becoming a reality. Listen as Richard Diaz draws out some predictions…
Anyone who follows the sport knows that when Hunter McIntyre toes the line in an Obstacle Course Race he is a threat and heavy favorite, regardless who else is in the field. Hunter has been away, taking a much needed break from training and racing and today was his first day back to training. We…
The idea of “Natural Running” conjures up the thought of Tarahumara Indians traipsing effortlessly through the Copper Canyons of Mexico. The Idea of running barefoot came and went as quickly as any trendy fashion. Few were willing or able to adopt the ability to run unshod, those that have tended to be miraculously free of…
Traditionally, our podcasts are pre-recorded which does not allow us to take random callers. We thought that for THE NEW YEAR we would open up the phone lines and take calls from YOU! For one hour LIVE! We will, take your calls, we want to know what your plans are for the new racing season,…