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The 1% Better Runner | DLake & Friends

This is a podcast about how runners can live better lives through consistent self-improvement.
Unlike other running brands, The 1% Better Runner focuses on how small, daily habit improvements ripple into broader life success, helping runners perform better both on and off the road, track, or dirt.
I’m Daren DLake: Certified running and nutrition coach, Sub-3-hour marathoner and 10-hour Ironman finisher.
Since 1996, I’ve been helping other self-coached runners, researching, and experimenting on how to better myself 1% each day.
A few times a week, I’ll drop how I’m tweaking my training, sticking to habits when life’s messy, and cool stuff from coaches and health pros. It’s a no-BS cheat sheet for building better habits—not just for running, but for work, relationships, and personal growth too.
Join thousands of other committed runners listening to the most exciting run and endurance sports content on the internet and get more tactics and strategies in your inbox each week.
Bonus - Get my free 30-day base and habits training plan when you sign up for the free newsletter here.
PS - Podcasting is very "1-way," so let's fix that. Hit us up if you have any feedback, want to collaborate, or just wanna tell me about your training. On Instagram @dlakecreates or [email protected]

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Episodes

Phil Rides The World

Changing the pace up for this episode. We add a bit of auditory sweetness for your ears to suckle on. Fitness isn't just about racing, it's a lever to do cool stuff in life. And cycling from the UK to Australia counts as pretty cool! Listen on as Phil talks through his story. MasterOfSomePod.com for other episodes and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 10, 201835 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Smash your race week nutrition with these top tips

This episode we get into that beautifully messy beast - nutrition! Specifically race week nutrition - diving into what we do in the lead up to a race, the week of and during. Hell, we even throw in a few fringe methods too - just to keep it exciting. Quick note - We are not doctors and do not play doctors on the internet! So please take what we say here as information, not advice! If you like what you hear you can rate and subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Li...

Sep 12, 201840 minSeason 1Ep. 6

When OVERREACHING becomes a bad thing for your running

When does ‘overreaching’, that necessary stress required for adaptation, turn to the not very helpful and downright destructive ‘overtraining’? How do you spot the warning signs? And what can you do to prevent it, or dig yourself out of the hole? If you like what you hear you can rate and subscribe on iTunes. Links: Functional Overreaching HRV Music by Daren DLake | Podcast Production by Pod Paste Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 29, 201836 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Run Training Load: How Much is Too Much?

How much is too much? Training load that is. A question that any athlete thinking about their next event should be asking themselves, ‘how do I go about deciding on the volume, intensity and timing components of my training plan’? If you like what you hear you can rate and subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts. Visit http://themasterofsome.com for more and email us at [email protected] leave a question or comment - we would love to hear from you! Warning ...

Aug 16, 201840 minSeason 1Ep. 4

How much money do you really need to spend on gear?

So you’ve decided to take on an athletic challenge - you’ve entered that bike sportif, triathlon or adventure race - now you just need the gear! The question is, do you need to drop thousands of dollars on the latest and greatest in carbon, aero, digitally enabled equipment? Tune in to find out. If you like what you hear you can rate and subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts. Daren's DIY Time Trial Bike Build Stats Photos Brand New Aluminum Frame - $150 Wheels & Tyr...

Aug 09, 201832 minSeason 1Ep. 3

A Race Director Explains How Race Planning Works, Elite Energy CEO Emmo Emerton

"Don’t Let Other People Worry What You Do" - Mark Emmo Emerton In this episode we talk to Elite Energy CEO, Mark 'Emmo' Emerton. He unleashes some race director wisdom and regales us with epic stories from the early days of triathlon, as well as giving us a sneak peek at what EE has in-store for the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 02, 201830 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Why and how to set better goals in running and life

One skill to rule them all. And we are live! In episode 1, (or unofficially, ‘episode 0’... because it sounds cool) we, (Daran Lake and Phil Cross) introduce ourselves, the concept of ‘Master of Some’ and we talk on a foundational meta-skill that lies at the core of mastering anything - goal setting. If you like what you hear you can rate and subscribe on iTunes. Hosted by Phil Cross & Daren Lake Links: The Well Formed Outcome F.I.R.E The 5 Whys Objective Setting Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

Aug 02, 201846 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Welcome to the 1% Better Runner

Too many people overestimate what they can do in a day and underestimate what they can do in a decade. I show smart runners how to perform 1% better daily in their training, racing, careers, and lives. The truth is, most running info is repetitive. So to make your life easy, I spent the last 11 years reading, watching, talking to experts and doing as much as I could so you don’t have to make the same mistakes as me. I'm also a 10-Hour Ironman finishing triathlete and sub-3-hour marathon runner. ...

Aug 01, 20184 min
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