One percent improvement isn't much in isolation.But over time? Consistently improving by one percent leads to unbelievable progress.Check out the full blog post for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/1287.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…

Sometimes the best thing you can do to your training is change it up.Other times? More of the is the best answer.But how do you know which option is best for you?Check out the full blog post for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/1286.Are you ready to take your running to the next level by working with a coach?Check out http://DizRuns.com/coachi…

At the end of the day, accountability is entirely up to you.Either you do what you said you'd do, or you don't.But there's nothing wrong with tilting your odds of being accountable in your favor.Check out the full blog post for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/1285.Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the Diz Ru…

You ask, I answer!This month's Q&A is a little heavier than most, but still has more than a bit of nonsense mixed in with some more serious Qs on adapting when running isn't an option--either short or long term.Check out the blog post for all of my meme/GIF As, along with a full list of Qs, at http://DizRuns.com/1284.Love the show? Check out the su…

Every run has two finish lines: one physical and one mental.If you're not careful, the mental finish line can trip you up during your training runs and on race day.Check out the full blog post for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/1283.Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the Diz Runs Radio going strong!http://di…

Running, like life, really is like a box of chocolates.Not sure you agree? I'll break down why running and boxed chocolates are more similar than you think.Check out the full blog post for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/1282.Are you ready to take your running to the next level by working with a coach?Check out http://DizRuns.com/coaching for…

It would be ideal if running was always amazing.But seeing as we are humans, that simply isn't the case.If you're struggling with your running, or with life, right now, I promise you're not alone.Check out the full blog post for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/1281.Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the Diz R…

You ask, I answer!Just because it's a new year, doesn't mean the formula has changed.Kicking off 2025 with Qs on pre/post race travel, mobility work, motivation, and more!Check out the full list of Qs and my meme/GIF As at http://DizRuns.com/1280.Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the Diz Runs Radio going strong!ht…

Big running goals take time to achieve.But if you keep showing up and making little bits of progress, eventually you'll get the job done.Same is true in elephant eating.Check out the full blog post for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/1279.Are you ready to take your running to the next level by working with a coach?Check out http://DizRuns.com…

Getting back on track after an extended break from running can be a real struggle.Whatever sent into running hibernation, hopefully these tips will have you back into a good running routine in short order.Check out the full blog post for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/1278.Are you thinking about giving heart rate training a try? Or have you …

This weekend is marathon weekend at Walt Disney World.I've learned a few things from my runDisney experiences that apply to all runners, Disney fans or not.Check out the full blog post for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/1277.Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the Diz Runs Radio going strong!http://dizruns.co…

What are your running goals for the new year?Some common running goals are questionable, at best. A little tweak could give you a much better chance of success in 2025!Check out the full blog post for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/1276.Are you ready to take your running to the next level by working with a coach?Check out http://DizRuns.com/…

You ask, I answer!For the final Q&A of 2024, I'm taking questions on milage goals, running in the cold, Christmas dinner, and a whole lot more!Check out all the Qs and my meme/GIF As at http://DizRuns.com/1275.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 Patr…

Setting big goals for your running (or life) in 2025?These tips will help tilt the odds of crushing your goals in the new year and beyond.Check out the full blog post for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/1274.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 va…

Do you want to crush your goals in 2025?Of course you do.As such, it only makes sense to try and tilt the odds of success in your favor.Check out the full blog post for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/1273.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 Pa…

2025 is coming quick.Before you set your goals for the new year, take a little time to reflect back on the last year or two to help you set the right goals for next year.Check out the full blog post for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/1272.Are you ready to take your running to the next level by working with a coach?Check out http://DizRuns.co…

You ask, I answer!This month's edition of Q&A covers favorite Thanksgiving foods, how I celebrated a new PR, post-race blues, and a whole lot more!Check out the full list of Qs and my meme/GIF As at http://DizRuns.com/1271.Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the Diz Runs Radio going strong!http://dizruns.com/support…

Overall, the 2024 Charlotte Marathon was a good race for me.But it also provided more than a few lessons learned that will help me, and hopefully you, in future races.Check out the full blog post for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/1270.Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the Diz Runs Radio going strong!http:/…

Just because it doesn't sound right, it doesn't mean it's not true.Running is full of counterintuitives, so you'd be wise to avoid dismissing something that doesn't make sense at first glance.Check out the full blog post for this episode at http://DizRuns.com/1269.Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the Diz Runs Rad…

Every runner on race day wants to have a great day.Following the race day rules helps guarantee that you don't mess up someone else's race day.So follow the bloody rules!Check out the full blog post for this episode at http://DizRuns.com/1268.Are you ready to take your running to the next level by working with a coach?Check out http://DizRuns.com/c…

In theory, even splits is the best bet for race day success.But how do you manage your pace on a hilly course? Is average pace a reliable metric on race day?Check out the full blog post for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/1267.Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the Diz Runs Radio going strong!http://dizruns.c…

You ask, I answer!This month's Qs cover injury preference, tiered goals, lottery luck, and a whole lot more!Check out the full list of Qs and my meme/GIF As at http://DizRuns.com/1266.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 http…

Striving for perfection, in your training or on race day, is a good thing.Just don't forget that big picture, imperfect consistent progress is the best way to grow.Check out the full blog post for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/1264.Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the Diz Runs Radio going strong!http://di…

Jared Broughton doesn't let his visual impairment slow him down on the road.He keeps setting his sights on big goals, and going after them with everything he's got.Check out the full show notes for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/1265.Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the Diz Runs Radio going strong!http://d…

Building your fitness is a lot like putting together a good jigsaw puzzle.Focus on one aspect only to avoid overwhelm, and in time the entire picture will come together nicely.Check out the full blog post for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/1263.Are you struggling in a certain area of your training and would like to pick my brain to try and f…

Inexact science is everywhere in life and in running.These inexact sciences can be helpful, provided you don't treat them as gospel.Check out the full blog post for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/1262.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 …

You ask, I answer!This month I'm taking Qs on pre-race gelling, some interview Round 2s, and getting back on track after a long medial layoff, among others.Check out the full list of Qs and my meme/GIF As at http://DizRuns.com/1261.Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the Diz Runs Radio going strong!http://dizruns.co…

Race day fueling is a necessary component for pretty much every distance runner.That said, figuring out the best fueling options for each individual is anything but easy.Check out the full blog post for this episode and some classic memes/GIFs at http://DizRuns.com/1260.Are you struggling in a certain area of your training and would like to pick my…

Every runner has a bad run now and then.When you have a clunker, fight the urge to overanalyze why and just move on.Check out the full blog post for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/1258.Are you thinking about giving heart rate training a try? Or have you recently dipped your toes into the heart rate training waters?Check out http://DizRuns.co…

Merili Freear started running during the pandemic, and before long she was hooked.Now she hopes to inspire others to take up the sport as well.Check out the full show notes for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/1259.Today’s episode of the show is sponsored by: the Little Things course!Check out this FREE course to help you shore up some potenti…

Fall is right around the corner, and fall goal races are coming quickly.Don't take your training so seriously that you can't have fun with your running this fall.Check out the full blog post for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/1257.Are you ready to take your running to the next level by working with a coach?Check out http://DizRuns.com/coachi…

You ask, I answer!This month I'm answering Qs on random number generation, electrolyte replacement, negative splits, and a whole lot more!Find the full list of Qs and my meme/GIF As at http://DizRuns.com/1256.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 Patro…

Val Grosso has been dealt a tough hand on the health front.Despite having an incurable neurological condition and stage 4 bone cancer, she is determined to keep running for as long as possible.Check out the show notes for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/1255.Are you ready to take your running to the next level by working with a coach?Check ou…

I don't believe that there is a universal "ideal" perfect running form.But there are some common form faux pas that I do believe most runners would benefit from correcting.Check out the full blog post for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/1254.Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the Diz Runs Radio going strong!h…

Not every training run is amazing, sadly.Some are downright disappointing.But remember that even the most disappointing training run still builds fitness.Check out the full blog post for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/1253.Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the Diz Runs Radio going strong!http://dizruns.com/…

For many runners, the dog days of summer can be a real struggle.Staying on track with your training is doable, however, and these suggestions can help.Check out the full blog post for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/1252.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 …

Knowledge is power, or so the saying goes.But if you don't take action based on what you've learned, knowledge is borderline useless.Learning is good, but doing matters most.Check out the full blog post for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/1251.Today's Episode of the Show is Sponsored by Be Ready on Race Day: How to Create a Custom Training Pl…

You ask, I answer. A simple, yet effective, formula for the month Q&A episodes.This month I'm talking Olympics, recovery runs, catlike agility, and a whole lot more!Check out the full list of Qs and my meme/GIF As over at http://DizRuns.com/1249.Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the Diz Runs Radio going strong!htt…

Marty Hofmann started running a couple of years ago, but he's quickly found joy in the sport!As he continues to grow as a runner, he's excited to push past his current boundaries.Check out the full show notes for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/1250.Are you ready to take your running to the next level by working with a coach?Check out http://…

How do you measure your progress as a runner?Distance? Pace? Total mileage?There is no one way to measure progress, but don't forget that progress comes in many different forms.Check out the full blog post for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/1248.Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the Diz Runs Radio going str…

With fall goal races coming quick, summer long runs are a necessary evil.These tips will help your summer long runs go a little more smoothly.Check out the blog post for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/1247.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…

The summer heat is upon us and it may feel like fall is still a long way off.But if you've got a goal race on your calendar for the fall, it's time to get cracking because race day is fast approaching!Check out the full blog post for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/1246.Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the …

You ask, I answer!This month's Q&A covers topics include tune-up racing, back-to-back marathoning, short races in the heat, and a whole lot more!Check out the full list of Qs and my meme/GIF As at http://DizRuns.com/1245.Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the Diz Runs Radio going strong!http://dizruns.com/supportBe…

Sam Gibbons is the type of runner who is more concerned with his overall fitness than his running fitness.And funnily enough, his running fitness continues to improve.Check out the full show notes for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/1244.Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the Diz Runs Radio going strong!http:…

Summer running is a challenge, in large part due to the increased heat and humidity.Make sure you keep your easy runs easy this summer, no matter how hot it gets!Check out the full blog post for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/1243.Are you struggling in a certain area of your training and would like to pick my brain to try and find a way to g…

Running watches are pretty great tools, in my opinion.But for the love of everything Holy, please don't outsource all thinking to your watch when making training decisions.Check out the full blog post for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/1242.Become a Patron of the Show! Visit http://Patreon.com/DizRuns to find out how.Get Your Diz Runs Radio …

Some running rules are meant to be broken.This doesn't mean they are bad rules per se, but when they don't make sense for you why keep following them?Check out the full blog post for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/1241.Are you ready to take your running to the next level by working with a coach?Check out http://DizRuns.com/coaching for detai…

Last Friday of May means one thing: you ask, I answer!This month's Q&A topics include the NFL schedule, doping bans, picking races, and a whole lot more!Check out the full list of Qs and my meme/GIF As at http://DizRuns.com/1240.Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the Diz Runs Radio going strong!http://dizruns.com/s…

Most (all?) runners are going to find themselves dealing with a niggle from time to time.Remember to not just focus on the niggle, or there's a good chance you'll have an issue on the other side, too.Check out the full blog post for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/1239.Are you struggling in a certain area of your training and would like to pi…

Summer is a busy time of year for a lot of runners.If you have your eye on a fall goal race, a bit of strategic thinking about your summer training can be invaluable in your race prep.Check out the full blog post for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/1238.Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the Diz Runs Radio go…