Diz Runs Radio: Running, Life, & Everything In Between
841 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 441 ratingsSome of the best conversations I've ever had have taken place while running with others. Over the course of several miles, the conversations are allowed to flow freely and cover a variety of topics.
And that's what I try to do with my podcast.
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451 QT Doing Workouts During Races May Sound Strange, But It Works
August 12, 2017 00:00 - 14 minutes - 6.62 MBHave a lot of races on your calendar? One way to avoid racing all of the races, and potentially getting injured, is to incorporate the races into the workouts you're doing to prepare for your goal race. Confused? I'll explain. http://DizRuns.com/451 Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the Diz Runs Radio going strong! http://dizruns.com/support Become a Patron of the Show! Visit http://Patreon.com/DizRuns to find out how. Get Your Diz Runs Radio Swag!...
450 Teresa DeMers
August 09, 2017 00:00 - 58 minutes - 27.1 MBTeresa DeMers has gone from not running at all to being a regular contributor on Salty Running. But that is just one example of the growth she has experienced since she started running. Check out the full show notes for this episode at http://DizRuns.com/450 Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the Diz Runs Radio going strong! http://dizruns.com/support Become a Patron of the Show! Visit http://Patreon.com/DizRuns to find out how. Get Your Diz Runs Radi...
449 Steph Whitmore
August 08, 2017 00:00 - 53 minutes - 24.5 MBRunning, for many people, becomes a part of one’s lifestyle. But Steph Whitmore has taken that to a new level. From winning her first ever race to becoming a motivational speaker and coach, Steph talks nutrition, ultras, and unlocking your full potential on today’s episode. Check out the full show notes at https://DizRuns.com/449 Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the Diz Runs Radio going strong! http://dizruns.com/support Become a Patron of the Show! ...
448 Do You Run Too Many Races?
August 04, 2017 19:02 - 10 minutes - 5.02 MBDo you run too many races? If the idea is laughable to you, please hear me out. Running too many races can prevent you from making as much progress as you're capable of. And it can also be a recipe for a pretty serious injury. Check out the blog post, memes, and GIFs at http://DizRuns.com/448 Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the Diz Runs Radio going strong! http://dizruns.com/support Become a Patron of the Show! Visit http://Patreon.com/DizRuns to ...
447 Steve Austin Survived a Suicide Attempt, Now Runs for Others Struggling with Mental Illness
August 03, 2017 00:00 - 58 minutes - 26.7 MBStruggling with mental illness on the inside but unhealthily cool as a cucumber on the outside. When Steve Austin attempted suicide 5 years ago, he could have never imagined becoming a life coach, author, podcast host and running addict. But here he is. Check out the full show notes at https://DizRuns.com/447 Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the Diz Runs Radio going strong! http://dizruns.com/support Become a Patron of the Show! Visit http://Patr...
446 Listener Q&A July 2017
July 31, 2017 23:27 - 49 minutes - 22.7 MBAnother month is drawing to a close, and that means it's time for some good old fashioned Q&A! This month, I'm taking your questions on: -Teleportaion -Non-Running Significant Others -Transition to Trail/Ultra Running -Much More! Check out the full list of questions and my (very) abridged answers at http://DizRuns.com/446 Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the Diz Runs Radio going strong! http://dizruns.com/support Become a Patron of the Show! Visit h...
445 QT Product Review: Wegrynd Tech Shirt, Altra Running Shorts
July 29, 2017 00:00 - 17 minutes - 7.97 MBIt's product review time! As per usual, I'm dishing the good, the bad, and the ugly on some products that I've been using lately. This time, I'm talking about some apparel. Specifically, a tech tee from Wegrynd and some running shorts from Altra. Check out the full blog post, legal mumbo jumbo, memes, GIFs, and all that jazz at http://DizRuns.com/445 Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the Diz Runs Radio going strong! http://dizruns.com/support Become a...
444 Jonathan Beverly
July 26, 2017 13:51 - 58 minutes - 27 MBWriting, running and the pursuit of your best stride. Not a bad outline for an episode, eh? Coach, author, and the former editor-in-chief of Running Times Jonathan Beverly joins me to talk shoes, technique, and life lessons in this episode Check out the full show notes at https://DizRuns.com/444 Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the Diz Runs Radio going strong! http://dizruns.com/support Become a Patron of the Show! Visit http://Patreon.com/DizRuns ...
443 Rebecca Barber is a Fan of Costumes and Fat Asses
July 25, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 28.8 MBThe "uniform" for most races tends to call for a pair of running shorts and a tech top. Rebecca Barber goes a slightly less conventional route when choosing what to wear while racing. Check out the full show notes for this episode at http://DizRuns.com/443 This episode is sponsored by Altra Running. Check out the latest models, and score some deals on the previous models, by visiting http://DizRuns.com/Altra Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the Diz R...
442 QT Ready Or Not, Relax
July 21, 2017 16:43 - 8 minutes - 4.17 MBAt a certain point before a race, you are going to be as ready as you can be. While there is a point where you can't do much to improve your performance, spending too much time worrying about the race can actually hurt your race. The best solution: relax. Memes, GIFs, and a blog post at http://DizRuns.com/442 Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the Diz Runs Radio going strong! http://dizruns.com/support Become a Patron of the Show! Visit http://Patreo...
441 Maggie Seymour
July 19, 2017 16:15 - 50 minutes - 23.4 MBFrom sea to shining sea... Maggie Seymour is setting out to run from San Diego to Virginia Beach in about 100 days. Crazy? Perhaps. Run of a lifetime? No question. Check out http://DizRuns.com/441 for the full show notes. Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the Diz Runs Radio going strong! http://dizruns.com/support Become a Patron of the Show! Visit http://Patreon.com/DizRuns to find out how. Get Your Diz Runs Radio Swag! http://dizruns.com/magnet...
440 Edgar Suris
July 18, 2017 00:00 - 44 minutes - 20.3 MBSeveral marathons and a few century rides. There is no doubt that Edgar Suris is an accomplished athlete. But what is even more impressive is the fact that Edgar is blind. Check out the full show notes for the episode at http://DizRuns.com/440 Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the Diz Runs Radio going strong! http://dizruns.com/support Become a Patron of the Show! Visit http://Patreon.com/DizRuns to find out how. Get Your Diz Runs Radio Swag! htt...
439 QT Every Workout Has A Purpose
July 14, 2017 14:22 - 22 minutes - 10.6 MBWhat is the purpose of every type of run in your training plan? Yes, every run has a purpose. Even that slow/easy 3 miler on a Monday morning. In today's quick tip, I'm talking exploring the purpose of every type of run that is on your training plan. Point blank, you won't be the best runner you can be without doing each type of workout on a regular basis. And what is the most important type of workout? You might be surprised by the answer. Checkout the blog post for the episode at http:...
438 Brian Burk
July 13, 2017 00:00 - 55 minutes - 25.3 MBRaces have become a regular thing for author Brian Burk. Brian has run nearly 100 races to date, up to and including 100-milers. And in 2016, he published his first novel centered around one of America’s most legendary Ultra Marathons. Check out the full show notes for the episode at http://Dizruns.com/438 Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the Diz Runs Radio going strong! http://dizruns.com/support Become a Patron of the Show! Visit http://Patreon....
437 Mike Korfhage
July 10, 2017 19:30 - 1 hour - 29.6 MBMental toughness is more than just an idea to MIke Korfhage, it’s a lifestyle. Relatively fresh into the running scene, MIke has completed more to date than many runners. Between numerous marathons and an Ironman Triathlon, Mike is always ready to face the next challenge head on! Check out the full show notes for the episode at: http://DizRuns.com/437 This episode is sponsored by RunningShoesGuru.com. Enter a drawing to win a free pair of shoes at http://RunningShoesGuru.com/giveaways...
436 Laura Norris (Best Of)
July 08, 2017 00:00 - 58 minutes - 26.7 MBWe wrap up this week's trip down memory lane by revisiting the conversation I had with Laura Norris from May of 2016. Laura is a fellow running coach and blogger, which is a bit of a theme for this week, and during our chat she definitely drops some nuggets of wisdom that we would all be wise to pick up and implement into our running. Check out the full show notes for this episode at http://DizRuns.com/436 Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the Diz Runs Ra...
435 Susie Lemmer (Best Of)
July 06, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 27.9 MBThis week's trip down memory lane continues today with a look back at my chat with Susie Lemmer in February of 2016. Susie is a fellow running coach and blogger, and since our original chat has also become a good friend. In addition to some good stories and several laughs, Susie shares some great coaching tips and tricks in this episode--many of which I have put to use for my own running since our chat a year and a half ago. Checkout the full show notes for this episode at http://DizRuns.c...
434 Nora Bird (Best Of)
July 04, 2017 00:00 - 55 minutes - 25.3 MBToday we are taking a trip back in time and revisiting the chat that I had with Nora Bird back in January of 2016. A lot has changed for Nora since then, a follow up chat with her is definitely in order, but this was a fun chat with some takeaways that are quite timeless. Check out the show notes for this episode at http://DizRuns.com/434 Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the Diz Runs Radio going strong! http://dizruns.com/support Become a Patron of th...
433 QT Vacation Running
July 01, 2017 00:00 - 14 minutes - 6.77 MBAs runners, we want every vacation to be a runcation. Sadly, that isn't always possible. That said, when it's time for vacation we basically have three choices: run all the miles, stick to the script, or dial it back. Which is the right choice for you? Well, it depends. Check out the full blog post, plus an epic Magnum PI GIF, at http://DizRuns.com/433 Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the Diz Runs Radio going strong! http://dizruns.com/support Becom...
432 Listener Q&A June 2017
June 28, 2017 13:37 - 54 minutes - 25.2 MBDon't look now, but it's time for a little listener Q&A episode! This month, I'm taking a crack at some questions relating to beach running, slowing down, bouncing back from a race that went well even though you're disappointed, and more. Check out the full show notes at http://DizRuns.com/432 Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the Diz Runs Radio going strong! http://dizruns.com/support Become a Patron of the Show! Visit http://Patreon.com/DizRuns to f...
431 Sarah Clancy
June 27, 2017 00:00 - 47 minutes - 21.9 MBYou think your life is a bit busy? Avid runner and dedicated mother, Sarah Clancy finds the time to run a company out of her home. Sounds impossible but Sarah has found a way! And you can too. Check out the show notes for this episode at http://DizRuns.com/431 Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the Diz Runs Radio going strong! http://dizruns.com/support Become a Patron of the Show! Visit http://Patreon.com/DizRuns to find out how. Get Your Diz R...
430 QT Don't Stop Your Watch
June 24, 2017 00:00 - 13 minutes - 6.32 MBHow many times do you stop your watch during your workouts, specifically your long runs? If you're like many runners, it's a few. You stop it when you hit the drinking fountain or need to refill your water bottle. You stop it when you have to use the bathroom. You stop it when you just miss the traffic light and have to wait for traffic to clear before you cross the street. But should you be stopping your watch in these cases? Or would you be better suited starting your watch and not s...
429 Jasmine Tracey
June 21, 2017 14:22 - 52 minutes - 24.2 MBRunning can be a game changer. Jasmine Tracey is a former party girl who "traded in her high heels for some running shoes" and hasn't looked back. Check out the full show notes for this episode at http://DizRuns.com/429 This Episode is Sponsored By: ProCompression Save 40% at checkout with coupon code dizruns http://procompression.com Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the Diz Runs Radio going strong! http://dizruns.com/support Become a Patron of the S...
428 Elinor Fish
June 20, 2017 00:00 - 56 minutes - 25.9 MBWhat do you do when you've been racing for your entire running career, but you find yourself in a race induced "funk"? Simple, you stop racing. I don't know about you, but that would probably be easier said than done for me. But for Elinor Fish, it was the key to a new outlook on running that has opened the door to many other things as well. Check out the full show notes for this episode at http://DizRuns.com/428 This Episode is Sponsored By: EnergyBITS Save 20% on your order when you u...
427 QT Form Faux Pas
June 17, 2017 00:00 - 19 minutes - 9.11 MBIt's hard to correct running form when working with clients online. That said, there are a number of running form faux pas, or bad habits, that many runners have adopted. But guess what? If you can fix the faux pas, you can make big leaps in your training. Check out the full blog post for this episode, include memes and GIFs, at http://DizRuns.com/427 Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the Diz Runs Radio going strong! http://dizruns.com/support Become...
426 Daron Larson
June 15, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 34.6 MBDoes mindfulness influence your running? In a word, yes. Today on the show, I'm talking with mindfulness coach and runner Daron Larson. One of the first things we talk about is what mindfulness is, exactly. And from there, we dig into how it can help us progress towards our goals as runners. http://DizRuns.com/426 Interested in Coaching? Check out http://DizRuns.com/121coaching to learn more about one of my offerings. Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help kee...
425 Julia Chi Taylor
June 13, 2017 00:00 - 58 minutes - 26.8 MBWhat are you favorite running shoes? Ask Julia Chi Taylor and her answer is simple: none. Julia is a nomad, and no matter where her travels take her, you can bet she'll be exploring her current location on foot. Without shoes. Check out the full shoe notes for this episode at http://DizRuns.com/425 The episode is sponsored by RunningShoesGuru.com. Enter a drawing to win a free pair of shoes at http://RunningShoesGuru.com Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help k...
424 QT Stick To The Plan
June 10, 2017 00:00 - 13 minutes - 6.36 MBIf you have a training plan, why on earth wouldn't you be sticking to it? There are times when it gets really difficult to stay the course and stick to the plan, but guess what? Your plan is there to keep you on track, but it only works if you actually use it! Check out the GIFs, and memes, and the blog post too, over at http://DizRuns.com/424 Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the Diz Runs Radio going strong! http://dizruns.com/support Become a Patron ...
423 Susie Chan
June 07, 2017 00:00 - 49 minutes - 23 MBMost runners are predominately road runners or trail runners. Susie Chan is not most runners. Susie will race just about anywhere on just about any course. Deserts? City Streets? The rain forest? Mountain trails? Yes. Yes. Yes. And yes. Check out the show notes for this episode at http://DizRuns.com/423 This Episode is Sponsored by Audible.com. Get a FREE 30 trial + a FREE audiobook download at http://DizRuns.com/Audible Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help ...
422 Chris Ward
June 05, 2017 00:00 - 59 minutes - 27.2 MBColorado or Appalachia? For trail runner, podcaster, and Bigfoot wannabe Chris Ward, he's enjoyed plenty of miles running the trails in both locales. Check out the full show notes for this chat at http://DizRuns.com/422 Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the Diz Runs Radio going strong! http://dizruns.com/support Become a Patron of the Show! Visit http://Patreon.com/DizRuns to find out how. Get Your Diz Runs Radio Swag! http://dizruns.com/magnet Sub...
421 QT It's Seldom As Bad As It Seems
June 02, 2017 00:00 - 10 minutes - 5.11 MB"Worst. Run. Ever." Seriously? Stop it! So you had a run or a race that didn't go as planned. That doesn't mean it was the worst run in the history of all bad runs. Stop being overly dramatic, eh? It's going to be ok. I promise. http://DizRuns.com/421 Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the Diz Runs Radio going strong! http://dizruns.com/support Become a Patron of the Show! Visit http://Patreon.com/DizRuns to find out how. Get Your Diz Runs Radio ...
420 Listener QA May 2017
May 31, 2017 00:00 - 52 minutes - 24.3 MBYou ask, I answer. The formula for these Listener Q&A episodes is pretty simple, eh? This month I'm fielding questions on supportive sandals/flip flops, mistakes marathoners make, the "off season" for runners, and more. Check out the show notes for links/resources, memes, GIFs, and whatever else I could sneak into there this month. http://DizRuns.com/420 Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the Diz Runs Radio going strong! http://dizruns.com/support Beco...
419 Jessica Croisant
May 29, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 27.7 MBWhen your first "race" ever is a color run, a 100-mile ultra is probably not something you've even thought about. It only took a couple of year from doing a color run for Jessica Croisant to earn her first belt buckle. Nothing like going all in on running, eh? Check out the full show notes for this episode at http://DizRuns.com/419 This episode is sponsored by Altra Running. http://DizRuns.com/Altra Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the Diz Runs Radio ...
418 QT Failure Is A Possibility
May 26, 2017 19:34 - 14 minutes - 6.93 MBIf you're looking to push yourself to new heights in your running, you have to be ok with the possibility that you might fail. And that failing isn't the worst thing in the world... Check out the blog post (or just the memes/GIFs) at http://DizRuns.com/418 Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the Diz Runs Radio going strong! http://dizruns.com/support Become a Patron of the Show! Visit http://Patreon.com/DizRuns to find out how. Get Your Diz Runs Radio ...
417 Carol "Stash" Stanley
May 24, 2017 14:22 - 43 minutes - 19.9 MBWhen you see a problem, you have the opportunity to create the solution. And that is exactly what Carol "Stash" Stanley has done in her life. Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the Diz Runs Radio going strong! http://dizruns.com/support Become a Patron of the Show! Visit http://Patreon.com/DizRuns to find out how. Get Your Diz Runs Radio Swag! http://dizruns.com/magnet Subscribe to the Diz Runs Radio Find Me on an Apple Device http://dizruns.com/itu...
416 Eric Collard
May 22, 2017 00:00 - 48 minutes - 22.5 MBNot too many offensive lineman turn into endurance athletes after their football days are over, but that's exactly what Eric Collard did. After an injury ended his football days, he scratched his competitive itch in the world of triathlon, even though it included running. After moving up to the various triathlon distances and finishing an Ironman, he turned his attention specifically to running. And once he discovered Chi Running and the benefits of proper form for running pain free, he ha...
415 QT Pick A Road And Stick To It
May 19, 2017 00:00 - 12 minutes - 6.01 MBImprovement as a runner takes consistent training over time. It also helps if you stick with one style of training and give it the time required to work. As the saying goes, all roads lead to Rome. And I think that applies to us as runners as well. Check out the full blog post + GIFs + memes at http://DizRuns.com/414 Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the Diz Runs Radio going strong! http://dizruns.com/support Become a Patron of the Show! Visit http:/...
414 April Woo
May 17, 2017 00:00 - 56 minutes - 26 MBTime is the great equalizer. We all have 24 hours in a day, and yet some people seem to have the ability to really maximize every minute. April Woo is one of those people. This mom of 4 started running 8 years ago, after her youngest was born, and in that time she's gone from a new runner to a sub-3 hour marathoner. She also works full time, coaches youth sports for her kids, and does all of the other things that can eat up precious time in our lives. Pretty sure April Woo is a superhero...
413 Liz Yelling
May 15, 2017 00:00 - 52 minutes - 24.1 MBTwo time Olympian, Bronze medalist at the Commonwealth Games--I guess you could say Liz Yelling had a solid career eh? In our chat, we talk about her running career, and if you listen closely you can find several lessons she shares that can apply to your running as well. No matter how fast or slow you may be. We also talk about her life now that she's retired from competitive running. The episode is sponsored by EnergyBITS. Visit http://energybits.com and use code dizruns to save 20% at...
412 QT Keep The Long View In Mind
May 12, 2017 13:44 - 16 minutes - 7.44 MBIf you want to be successful as a runner for years to come, you have to keep the long term view in mind. Point blank: patience is a virtue. If you try to speed the process of growing as a runner, you are setting yourself up for injury, burn out, or both! Check out the blog post, complete with some solid GIFs/memes at http://DizRuns.com/412 Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the Diz Runs Radio going strong! http://dizruns.com/support Become a Patron of t...
411 Kyle Gorjanc
May 10, 2017 00:00 - 44 minutes - 20.3 MBSome people started running early in life and have never stopped for any reason. And some have started and stopped and started and stopped almost more times than can be counted. Kyle Gorjanc is in the second camp. Since making running a regular part of her routine, she's consistently gotten faster and is now eyeing that ever-elusive BQ. Check out the show notes for this episode at http://DizRuns.com/411 Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the Diz Runs Rad...