Training and racing for obstacle races such as Spartan racing, Atlas, Tough Mudder and Battle Frog places unique demands on an athlete. These events require the ability to perform at far greater intensity than preparing for a marathon. Richard Diaz and his guest Dr. Harry Pino, a renowned sport scientist discuss these demands and the…
An interview with Gilbert Tuhabonye– A national caliber runner, running coach and genocide survivor. Tuhabonye, grew up as a son of farmers in Burundi Africa. He ran everywhere — to get the family’s water, to school, and even after the cows and gazelles. In high school, he ran competitively, becoming national champion in the 400…
Dr Nicolas Romanov has traveled the world sharing his concepts of what he terms “Pose Running”. Long before the buzz associated with the infamous tale “Born to Run”, Romanov has been teaching runners that heel striking is not only killing us, there is far more performance to be had if we allow gravity to guide…
Bart Yasso is considered “The Mayor of Running”. He is recognized around the world, having competed in running events on all seven continents from the Antarctica marathon to the Mt. Kilimanjaro marathon. A delightful ambassador to the sport of running and Runner’s World “Chief Running Officer”, Infamous for the; not so scientific but highly regarded “Yasso…
Junyong Pak, 2 time Toughest Mudder World Champ smashes Guinness Book World Record by running the fastest marathon (3:12:47) carrying a 40lb. weight. Pak says: “it’s an addictive rush when you’re so good at tolerating pain—and you come out the other side”. Few would argue that when Junyong toes the start line at any obstacle…
Michael Johnson won 4 Olympic gold and 8 World Championship gold medals. He holds the 400m world and Olympic records. His 200m time of 19.32 at the 1996 Summer Olympics stood for 12 years. Johnson is considered one of the greatest sprinters in history. He is the only male athlete in history to win both…
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…