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…
Two of the Fittest Women in the World Some may argue, that the fittest athletes on the planet are CrossFit athletes. I am not going to argue for or against the prospect. What I will defend is that Lauren Fisher and Jen Ryann have shown the world on many occasion that they belong on the…
The Dark Horse program is a highly innovative approach to training for CrossFit and other High Intensity competitions. Behind the research Coach Diaz has invested in anaerobic metabolism and lactate tolerance training, the reveal is Dark Horse II an 8 week training program. The question is often raised, will this type of training be beneficial…
Arguably the most reliable ass kick ass piece of cardio equipment, the Concept2 rower, has been embraced for decades in sport. It has been a staple in Crossfit and now with 2 additional pieces, the Bike and Ski erg these devices are world renowned for delivering a workout that is… shall I say “setting the…
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…
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…
There is a reason why your grip fails you and your back hurts when you carry a heavy bag or bucket up a mountain. In this interview I discuss this and many other entertaining topics that have to do with making YOU a better Spartan or OCR Athlete. Julien Pineau, is a world renowned Human…