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

You ask, I answer! As we approach the halfway point of 2021, let's do a little Q&A, eh? This month, I'm taking Qs on nutrition, first marathons, donuts, ice cream, and more! Give it a listen and/or check out all of the memes/GIFs in the blog post for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/955. Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the Diz Runs Radio going strong! http...

Jeff Yannarell is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to health and fitness, who also happens to enjoy running. Check out the full show notes for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/954. 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://DizRuns.com/headsweats. And don't forget to use the code...

Do you stop your watch when you stop mid-run? If so, why? My advice, for whatever it's worth, is to not stop your watch until you finish your run. Check out the blog post for today's episode, and the obligatory memes/GIFs, at http://DizRuns.com/953. Today's Episode is Sponsored by Athletic Kinetics Check out a free video outlining four simple but effective ways you can improve your running form an...

Ches Hutchinson has a soft spot in his heart for kids battling muscle disease, so running races to support the cause is a no brainer for him. And being a part of Team Momentum is just the icing on the cake! Check out the full show notes for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/952. Today’s episode of the show is sponsored by: the Little Things course! Check out this FREE course to help you shore...

How do you feel about doing hill workouts? Love em or hate em, you can't deny the benefits that heading for the hills provides. Especially if you add in some variety to your hill workouts... Check out the full blog post, loaded down by far too many memes/GIFs, at http://DizRuns.com/951. Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the Diz Runs Radio going strong! http://diz...

Phil Pinti is no stranger to putting one foot in front of the other when things are tough--in running or in life. Next on tap for him is his third running of the Desert Rats, a multi-day 150-mile race through the desert. Check out the full show notes for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/950. Are you struggling in a certain area of your training and would like to pick my brain to try and find...

Salts are vital minerals that our bodies need to function, especially when we are running. How do we know if we are getting enough salt in our diet? What happens if we don't get enough? What about if we get too much? All that and more in today's episode focused on all things salt. Check out the blog post for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/949. Love the show? Check out the support page for w...

Andrew Neill Nunez suffered a freak injury during a cross-country race that ended his running career far too early. That injury, however, ultimately put him on a path that will hopefully see him participating in the 2024 Olympic Games. Check out the full show notes for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/948. Today's show is sponsored in part by Headsweats. Step up your hat/visor game in 2021 an...

You ask, I answer! Before May 2021 goes the way of the dodo, let's do a little Q&A. This month's Qs cover first marathons, summer sweat-fests, potato chip preference, and a whole lot more! Check out the full blog post, with all the Qs and my short As, at http://DizRuns.com/947. Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the Diz Runs Radio going strong! http://dizruns.com/...

When Sasha Wolff realized that running really helped her in her struggles with depression and anxiety, she was hoping she could find a community of others with similar experience. When she couldn't, she decided to build that community herself. Check out the full show notes for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/946. Today's Episode of the Show is Sponsored by Be Ready on Race Day: How to Create...

How much attention do you plan out your pace at the start of a race? As we get back to races being a regular thing again, I thought it made sense to revisit this episode about pacing, and pace control, at the start of a race. Check out the full blog post for this episode, including memes/GIFs/links, at http://DizRuns.com/945. Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the...

Dylan Roche started running to vent some frustration while he was in college, and it's been a key part of his life ever since. He's been running every day for almost 9 years straight, and he has no plans to stop his streak anytime soon! Check out the full show notes for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/944. Are you ready to take your running to the next level by working with a coach? Check ou...

More than likely, humans have been learning from other humans for as long as we've been on the planet. When it comes to asking for advice from other runners, especially on social media, we'd be wise to remember that not all advice is applicable to our situation. Check out the full blog post for today's episode, including a pretty solid meme/GIF effort this week, at http://DizRuns.com/943. Love the...

Ashley Schneider has been a runner for most of her life. And as it turns out, those miles run at an early age helped prepare her for an epic running adventure that turned into an epic running-based career dedicated to fighting multiple sclerosis. Check out the full show notes for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/942 Today's episode of the show is sponsored in part by Tailwind! Tailwind is def...

It's that time of year again, at least for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer is coming, if it's not already here, and running in the heat of the summer can be a challenge. Today I'm sharing three overlooked tips related to running in the summer heat. Check out the post for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/941. Today’s episode of the show is brought to you by Diz Runs coffee. Want...

Cory Robinson's cousin helped inspire him to try running a handful of years ago. Now Cory's wife and kids regularly join him on races, making running truly a family affair. Check out the full show notes for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/940. 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 furth...

You ask, I answer! It's a simple formula, but it works! This month's Qs include my obvious hypocrisy, MAF tests, bacon, and a whole lot more. Check out all the Qs, my short As, and various memes/GIF/links related to this month's Q&A at DizRuns.com/939. 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...

Jill Angie is an amazing lady that is passionate about helping plus-sized women find joy in the sport of running. This Round 2 was long overdue, but I'm so glad we were able to catch up again! Check out the full show notes for today's chat over at http://DizRuns.com/938. Today's Episode is Sponsored by YNAB. Running is expensive. YNAB can help. Get an extra month of this premium budgeting software...

For many runners, races are things we just can't get enough of. But when it comes to racing, too much of a good thing can cause some problems. If you've got a race schedule that is rather long and distinguished, the key to staying healthy and running all the race may be planning to do a workout during some of your upcoming races. Check out the full blog post for today's episode, featuring a fair f...

Suzanne Sawyer-Burris recently ran her first 50k, which is pretty impressive after a hamstring injury a couple of years ago could have ended her running career completely. More impressive? She signed up for the 50k on a whim a week before the race, with a recent long run of 10 miles under her belt! Check out the show notes for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/936. Today's Episode of the Show...

What role does your footwear play in the health of your feet? A lot, actually. And for the record, I'm talking about more than just the shoes you wear while you're running. Check out the blog post for today's episode, including a fair few memes/GIFS, at http://DizRuns.com/935. Today’s episode of the show is sponsored by: the Little Things course! Check out this FREE course to help you shore up som...

Jo Boylan-Kemp isn't someone that isn't afraid to take on a big challenge. In 2021, she decided to embark on a challenge that would also support those struggling with their mental health: running 10k every day while raising money for Mind. Check out the full show notes for today at http://DizRuns.com/934. Today's show is sponsored in part by Headsweats. Step up your hat/visor game in 2021 and beyo...

How much attention do you pay to the health of your feet, especially when nothing is "wrong" with them? Proactively addressing your foot health is something that most runners, myself included, would be wise to do. Check out the full blog post for today's episode, including my lackluster "attempt" on the meme/GIF front, at http://DizRuns.com/933. Love the show? Check out the support page for ways y...

Brooke Holt has only scratched the surface in terms of what she's capable of as a runner. As long as she keeps doing what works for her, there's no telling what she will achieve going forward. Check out the full show notes for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/932. Today's episode of the show is sponsored in part by Tailwind! Tailwind is definitely my go-to source of race day fuel, and if you'...

Running is, for all intents and purposes, a solo sport. But that doesn't mean that building a team isn't something that can help you in the pursuit of your running goals. Check out the full blog post for today's episode about building your running team, or just check out the memes/GIFs, at http://DizRuns.com/931. Thinking about adding a running coach to your team? Check out http://DizRuns.com/coac...