Diz Runs Radio: Running, Life, & Everything In Between

Chris Winn had a couple of starts and stops in his early days as a runner before he finally found his groove. The thing that made the biggest difference for him: he started having fun. Check out the full show notes for this episode at http://DizRuns.com/980. Today's show is sponsored in part by Headsweats. Step up your hat/visor game in 2021 and beyond, and support the show at the same time, by vi...

As days are getting shorter and the nights are getting longer, more runners will be logging their miles in the dark. Make sure you make it home safely from those pre-dawn or post-dusk runs. Check out the full blog post from today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/979. 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? Sch...

Eddie Robbins got into running in his mid-50s. 12 years later, he's got no plans of stopping. Why? Simple: it's fun. Check out the full show notes for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/978. Today's Episode is Sponsored by YNAB. Running is expensive. YNAB can help. Get an extra month of this premium budgeting software free, in addition to the free month trial, by visiting http://DizRuns.com/YNA...

Running is a pretty simple sport, yet runners have a tendency to overcomplicate things from time to time. Why? Especially when keeping it simple often yields the same result. Check out today's blog post with all manner of memes/GIFs over at http://DizRuns.com/977. 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...

Ana Robbins didn't exactly follow conventional wisdom during her first year of running. Her first race ever? 100 miles. Go big or go home, eh? Check out the full show notes for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/976. Are you ready to take your running to the next level by working with a coach? Check out http://DizRuns.com/coaching for details on the various levels of coaching that I have availa...

Keeping your heart rate in check while you're running can be easier said than done. Some factors in an elevated HR can't really be controlled. But there are some overlooked factors that may increase your HR that you can absolutely impact. A few simple tweaks could be enough to keep your HR right where you want it on your next run. Check out the full show notes/blog post for this episode, including...

Melinda Perea was just starting to really enjoy running when she was diagnosed with MS. At first, she was worried her running days may be numbered. Turns out, she was just getting started. Check out the full show notes for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/974. Today’s episode of the show is sponsored in part by Feetures. Looking for some good socks to help keep your feet happy during your run...

You ask, I answer! Before August is gone for good, let's do a little Q&A, eh? This month, I'm taking Qs on training for multiple race distances simultaneously, racing faster than you train, best rap albums, beef jerky, and a whole lot more. Check out the full post, with more memes/GIFs than I care to count, at http://DizRuns.com/973. Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help...

Linda Clarke got into coaching runners almost by accident, but after saying yes she hasn't looked back. Check out the full show notes for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/972. Today’s episode of the show is sponsored by: the Little Things course! Check out this FREE course to help you shore up some potential weak links that are slowing your growth as a runner. http://DizRuns.com/littlethings...

A well balanced training "diet" is important for the growth of any runner. Identifying the purpose of each run can help ensure that your "diet" stays balanced. Check out the full blog post for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/971. 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...

Chris Whitney recently finished running 166 miles in 6 days as a member of the 2021 MS Run the US team. A few years ago? He wasn't even running 1.66 miles in 6 days. Check out the full show notes for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/970. Today's Episode of the Show is Sponsored by Be Ready on Race Day: How to Create a Custom Training Plan for Your Next Marathon or Half Marathon http://BeReady...

When life gets crazy, something often has to give. In some cases? The thing that needs to go is running. If you wrestling with taking a break from running, I'm here to tell you that it's ok to take a break. Check out the blog post for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/969. Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the Diz Runs Radio going strong! http://dizruns.com/s...

Regan Zuege recently ran 7 marathons in 7 days as part of the MS Run the US 2021 relay team. Even more impressive? A year ago, Regan had never run longer than 5 miles. Check out the full show notes for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/968. Today's show is sponsored in part by Headsweats. Step up your hat/visor game in 2021 and beyond, and support the show at the same time, by visiting http://...

When it comes to making decisions, especially in your running life, you most likely know a lot more than you think you do. So trust your gut and take action. Check out the full blog post for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/968. 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 ht...

The first time Rob Rueff and his son went for a run, he didn't know exactly how it would go. A handful of years and hundreds of miles together later, safe to say it's brought them closer than ever. Check out the full show notes for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/966. 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 tr...

You ask, I answer. That's the standard format when it comes to the monthly Q&A episodes, and this month y'all did a lot of asking! Qs this month cover movies, gear, the Olympics, and much more! For a full list of Qs, my short As, and a whole mess of memes/GIFs, check out http://DizRuns.com/965. Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the Diz Runs Radio going strong! ht...

Floris Gierman had a very strong start to his running career. But once he embraced the principles of MAF training? Things really took off for him. Check out the full show notes for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/964. 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://Patre...

How much running do you do when you're on vacation? There are definitely certain challenges that runners must face when running on vacation. What are they? And how do you work around them? That's the subject of today's QT. Check out the blog post for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/963. Today's Episode of the Show is Sponsored by Be Ready on Race Day: How to Create a Custom Training Plan for...

After Covid cancelled most races in the past year, Pete Coser was ready to get back at it. This fall? He's getting back at it in a big way at some big events! Check out the full show notes for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/962. Today’s episode of the show is sponsored in part by Feetures. Looking for some good socks to help keep your feet happy during your runs? Look no further than Feetur...

I talk about the value of heart rate training often--maybe too often for some folks! One thing I haven't done in a while is detail my experience with heart rate training. Until now... Check out the full blog post for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/961. 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 Pa...

Ellen Campbell had a series of rough moments over the past year and a half. Thankfully for her, running helped her keep her head above the water until things finally started turning around for her. Check out the full show notes for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/960. Are you ready to take your running to the next level by working with a coach? Check out http://DizRuns.com/coaching for detai...

A semi-common occurrence for runners is gaining weight during a training cycle due to an ever-present case of runger. If weight gain isn't your goal, but satisfying your runger is, here are some suggestions to (hopefully) help you thread a rather tricky needle. Check out the blog post for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/959. Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help kee...

Ben Lamers is living proof that you never know what might happen on race day. When he entered a small marathon in November of 2020, he thought he might have a pretty good chance to run at the front of the pack. By the halfway point? He knew he had a really good chance to win the whole thing. Check out the full show notes for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/958. Today's Episode is Sponsored b...

Long runs are part of pretty much every training plan. From time to time, going longer/farther on the long runs can be a real struggle. Today's QT addresses those struggles and, hopefully, will help you get over the long run hurdle. Check out the blog post for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/957. Today's show is sponsored in part by Headsweats. Step up your hat/visor game in 2021 and beyond,...

Sara Kedge has been running for the better part of 15 years. Over the years, she's come to prioritize fun in her running, especially when it comes to choosing races. Check out the show notes for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/956. Are you ready to take your running to the next level by working with a coach? Check out http://DizRuns.com/coaching for details on the various levels of coaching...