Every runner has the occasional off day, aka a really bad run.When you have a rough day, it's important to make sure you don't let one bad run turn into two!Check out the blog post for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/1233.Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the Diz Runs Radio going strong!http://dizruns.com/su…

Have you ever thought about chasing the top spot of a Strava segment leaderboard as a speed workout?I've been chasing a few lately, and it's a lot more fun than a simple repeat workout!Check out the full blog post for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/1232.Today's episode is sponsored by Magic Mind.If you need a brain boost to get through your …

Dr. Matt Silver is back, and we waste no time getting into some lesser-discussed aspects of running performance and injury prevention.We also talk about his new book, Built to Run, which is a must-buy IMO.Check out the full show notes for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/1231.Are you ready to take your running to the next level by working with…

Getting older is a fact of life for all runners.But just because we are older than we've ever been, doesn't mean we can't toe the line at keep throwing down on race day.Check out the full blog post for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/1230.Are you struggling in a certain area of your training and would like to pick my brain to try and find a w…

You ask, I answer!This month's Qs cover ultra running prep, Barkley, race logistics, and a whole lot more!Check out the full blog post for a list of all Qs and my meme/GIF As at http://DizRuns.com/1229.Today's episode is sponsored by Magic Mind.If you need a brain boost to get through your run or just to crush your work day, one shot of Magic Mind …

There are many ways working with a running coach can help you grow as a runner.But coaching isn't for everyone. And there are some very legitimate reasons why you shouldn't work with a coach (at least not right now).Check out the blog post for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/1228.Today's Episode of the Show is Sponsored by Be Ready on Race Da…

Nick Gornick loves running so much that he's built a livelihood for himself centered around the sport.Lots of good running science and training tips in this episode, enjoy!Check out the full blog post for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/1227.Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the Diz Runs Radio going strong!h…

I didn't plan to do a "running science" series, but here we are.As we wrap up this impromptu series, remember that at the end of the day, you are an experiment of one.Check out the full blog post for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/1226.Today's episode is sponsored by Magic Mind.If you need a brain boost to get through your run or just to cru…

We know that correlation does not equal causation.But a strong correlation is worth considering, even if the causal relationship isn't as clear.Check out the full post for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/1225Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the Diz Runs Radio going strong!http://dizruns.com/supportBecome a …

Suzy Goodwin has achieved a lot in her running career, from several BQs to a World Record to multiple hundos.Some might call that a career, but she's got no plans of stopping anytime soon!Check out the full blog post for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/1224.Are you struggling in a certain area of your training and would like to pick my brain …

Running science is a good thing, obviously, but it's rarely black and white.Make sure you understand what the science is really saying before you try to apply it.Check out the full post for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/1223.Today's episode is sponsored by Magic Mind.If you need a brain boost to get through your run or just to crush your wo…

You ask, I answer!This month's Qs cover heart rate training, running with kids, rucking, and a whole lot more!Check out the blog post with all of my meme/GIF As at http://DizRuns.com/1222.Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the Diz Runs Radio going strong!http://dizruns.com/supportBecome a Patron of the Show! Visit …

Heart rate training isn't all rainbows and unicorns, sadly.Today I'm digging into the good, the bad, and the ugly of my experience with heart rate training.Check out the full blog post for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/1221.Today's episode is sponsored by Magic Mind.If you need a brain boost to get through your run or just to crush your wor…

Committing to running easy most of the time is a key component of heart rate training.But what about hard workouts? And how do you know what race pace may be realistic?Check out the blog post for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/1220.Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the Diz Runs Radio going strong!http://diz…

Sid Garza-Hillman has found that running, especially trail running, connects him to his most primal and animalistic self.His new book helps push others out onto the trails in hopes they may have a similar self-discovery.Check out http://DizRuns.com/1219 for the show notes for today's episode.Are you ready to take your running to the next level by w…

Heart rate training is something that I talk about a lot, but it's been a while since I dug into some of the basic tenets of the practice.That's what I'm doing today.Check out the full blog post for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/1218.Heart Rate Keys Opt InAre you thinking about giving heart rate training a try? Or have you recently dipped y…

You ask, I answer!As is the custom around here, we close out the month with some Q&A. This month's Qs cover training for different races, coming back from injury, race day warm ups, and a whole lot more!Check out all the Qs with my meme/GIF As at http://DizRuns.com/1217.Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the Diz Ru…

Marko Kasic decided to challenge himself to run every day in January of 2023.Over a year later, his streak is still going strong and he actually enjoys his runs now.Check out the full show notes for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/1216.Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the Diz Runs Radio going strong!http://…

There are times when Mother Nature makes it unsafe to head outside for a run.A treadmill run may not be appealing, but if you're stuck inside you might as well make the most of it!Check out the blog post for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/1215.Today's Episode is Sponsored by YNAB.Running is expensive. YNAB can help.Get an extra month of this…

How do you set your running goals?I'm a big fan of peer pressure in general, but say no to peer pressure when setting your goals.Check out the blog post for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/1214.Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the Diz Runs Radio going strong!http://dizruns.com/supportBecome a Patron of the …

Dr. Duane Scotti is a wealth of knowledge for runners, especially those currently dealing with injuries.One thing we discuss in this episode is running while managing an injury, and why that could actually speed up the healing process.Check out the full show notes for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/1213.Heart Rate Keys Opt InAre you thinking…

Long-term growth for runners is relatively straightforward.Trusting the process that leads to growth is easier said than done. But if you stay the course, you'll make progress.Check out the full blog post for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/1212.Are you ready to take your running to the next level by working with a coach?Check out http://DizR…

You ask, I answer!Before the ball drops on 2023, I'm taking Qs on goals, strength training, the girls in my life, and a whole lot more!Check out the full list of Qs and my meme/GIF As over at http://DizRuns.com/1211.Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the Diz Runs Radio going strong!http://dizruns.com/supportBecome …

Is it a good idea, or a bad idea, to set an annual mileage goal for runners?I used to be firm in my belief that it was a terrible idea. But now I'm firmly in the "it depends" camp.Check out the full blog post for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/1210.Today's episode is sponsored by Dri-Seats.Easily protect your car seats from water, sweat, and…

Dustin Riedesel beat cancer and then decided to tackle a new challenge: running.As difficult as running can be at times, it's a challenge he readily faces as he continues to push his boundaries in the sport.Check out the full show notes for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/1209.Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help ke…

Keeping your easy runs easy and pushing hard for hard workouts is often easier said than done.Developing intensity discipline in your training is an important piece of becoming a better runner.Check out the full blog post for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/1208.Today's episode is sponsored by Dri-Seats.Easily protect your car seats from wate…

What does it take to become a better runner?In the second part of this three episode series, I'm digging into the power of consistency to improve your running fitness year over year.Check out the full blog post for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/1207.Today's episode is sponsored by Dri-Seats.Easily protect your car seats from water, sweat, a…

What do you need to do to become a better runner?There are numerous ways we can improve, but simply running more miles may be one of the simplest options.Check out the full blog post for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/1206.Today's episode is sponsored by Dri-Seats.Easily protect your car seats from water, sweat, and any other bodily funk pos…

You ask, I answer!This month I'm taking Qs on Thanksgiving foods, pre-run fueling, my favorite musicals, and a whole lot more!Check out the full list of Qs and my meme/GIF As at http://DizRuns.com/1205.Today's episode is sponsored by Dri-Seats.Easily protect your car seats from water, sweat, and any other bodily funk post run with a dri-seat.Visit …

There are times when a change brings near-instant results.More often, especially for us runners, it takes time to see the impact of the changes we make.Check out the blog post for today's trip down memory lane at http://DizRuns.com/1204.Today's episode is sponsored by Dri-Seats.Easily protect your car seats from water, sweat, and any other bodily f…

Jason Schuchard was first exposed to running as a kid by his mom who was an avid runner.Since then, running has continued to be part of his life in various forms and fashions.Check out the full show notes for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/1203.Are you ready to take your running to the next level by working with a coach?Check out http://DizR…

Are you getting in your own way as you work toward your running goals?Knowingly or not, self-sabotage is all too common in our sport.Check out the full blog post, featuring a full compliment of memes/GIFs, at http://DizRuns.com/1202.Today's episode is sponsored by Dri-Seats.Easily protect your car seats from water, sweat, and any other bodily funk …

Sometimes the only way to keep making progress is to make a change or two to what it is that you're currently doing.I'm pretty sure that's true in running, life, and everything in between.Check out the full blog post for today's episode, including a smattering of memes/GIFs, at http://DizRuns.com/1201.Today's episode is sponsored by Dri-Seats.Easil…

Lee Ann Yarbor is part of the running community from a variety of different angles: runner, coach, and race director among them.Check out the full show notes for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/1200.Are you struggling in a certain area of your training and would like to pick my brain to try and find a way to get back on track?Schedule a consu…

Another month winding down, another month of questions that need answers!This month's Qs cover Reeses, future planning, u-turns, and a whole lot more!Check out the full list of Qs, with my meme/GIF As, at http://DizRuns.com/1199.Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the Diz Runs Radio going strong!http://dizruns.com/s…

Dominic Grandinetti has logged at least a mile every day since the start of 2015.No matter what life throws at him, he finds a way to keep on keeping on.Check out the full show notes for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/1198.Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the Diz Runs Radio going strong!http://dizruns.com/…

What do you do when rain is in the forecast for race day?While a rainy race is far from ideal, these suggestions will help you make the best of the soggy race conditions.Check out http://DizRuns.com/1197 for the blog post that goes with today's episode, including a solid array of memes/GIFs.Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can…

Gerald Collins struggled after the loss of his mother, as any good mama's boy would.He turned to running to help process his grief, and it was just what he needed to move forward.Check out the full show notes for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/1196.FS Training PlansLooking for a general training plan to tweak and adjust and make your own?I h…

When building new habits, or attempting to build upon existing habits, it's all about frequency over duration.As the habit becomes ingrained, everything else tends to take care of itself.Check out the full blog post for today at http://DizRuns.com/1195.Today's Episode of the Show is Sponsored by Be Ready on Race Day: How to Create a Custom Training…

Dr. Melissa Sundermann is a board-certified physician of lifestyle medicine.In her view, running is only a piece of the puzzle of living a healthy life.Check out the full show notes for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/1194.Would you like a coach that will literally run with you on race day?Then you might want to check out concierge coaching.h…

It's hard to set yourself up for a strong finish to the year while simultaneously prepping to get the new year off to a good start.This year I've got a new strategy for threading that needle, hopefully it'll help you do the same.Check out the blog post, featuring some of my favorite memes/GIFs, over at http://DizRuns.com/1193.Love the show? Check o…

Sam Gibbons was a self-described meathead before running his first marathon.Now he's focused on being a hybrid athlete, which may be the ideal ambition for all of us.Check out the full show notes for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/1192.Heart Rate Keys Opt InAre you thinking about giving heart rate training a try? Or have you recently dipped …

You ask, I answer!This month's Qs cover runger, race day tactics, runner douchebaggery, and a whole lot more!Check out the full list of Qs and my meme/GIF As at http://DizRuns.com/1191.Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the Diz Runs Radio going strong!http://dizruns.com/supportBecome a Patron of the Show! Visit htt…

When Danielle Thompson decided it was time to make a massive change in her life, running marathons was not even on her radar.But a few years later, she's down 180 lbs and running 26.2 miles every month.Check out the full show notes for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/1190.Today's Episode of the Show is Sponsored by Be Ready on Race Day: How t…

There's a lot of unknowns when running your first marathon, or any race for that matter.I got a lot of things wrong in my first 26.2; hopefully these tips will save you from repeating my mistakes.Check out the full blog post for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/1189.Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the Diz R…

Whether you call it overtraining or under-recovery, it's a problem for many runners.Avoiding said problem is doable, and I've got a few suggestions for easy ways to do so.Check out the blog post for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/1187.Today's episode is sponsored by Dri-Seats.Easily protect your car seats from water, sweat, and any other bod…

Deb Bahr has slowed down a bit over the years.But at 70 years young, she's more than happy to simply do what she can, especially when she's out in the woods running trails.Check out the full show notes for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/1186.Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the Diz Runs Radio going strong!…

Paul Cleveringa got into running on something of a whim, signing up for a full marathon for his first race!The race went well, and he pretty much hasn't looked back.Check out the full show notes for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/1188.Are you struggling in a certain area of your training and would like to pick my brain to try and find a way …

Overtraining is a real thing, right?Maybe not.The real issue, perhaps, is under recovery.Check out the blog post for today's episode, including a solid selection of memes/GIFs, at http://DizRuns.com/1185.Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the Diz Runs Radio going strong!http://dizruns.com/supportBecome a Patron of …

Becky Croft had to figure out for herself how to adapt and adjust her training after going through surgical menopause.Now as a coach, she uses her experience and knowledge to help other women continue to train as their hormone levels change.Check out the full show notes for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/1184.Today's Episode is Sponsored by …