DB Performance Running Podcast
Hi, I'm Coach Dylan Belles! Over the past decade, I've trained with and learned from some of the best athletes in the world. Now, I’m sharing those experiences—both as a runner and a coach—with you. This podcast sheds light on training, racing, and the insights I’ve gained along the way. Whether you're one of my current athletes or just curious to learn ways you can train better (or perhaps differently), I invite you to join in and enjoy the ramblings!
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 36 minutes
- Episodes
- 56
- Years Active
- 2025
How Much Fitness Do You Lose When You Stop Running?
What happens when marathon training gets disrupted? In this episode, we uncover the true cost of missed weeks — and how long it really takes to get your fitness back.
Fueling for Marathon Training and Racing
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Marathon Fueling
03:48 Understanding Bonking and Energy Sources
08:30 Carbohydrate Dosing Strategies
13:07 Forms of Carbohydrates and Timing
19:39 Hydration and Absorption T…
What’s a Good Running Cadence—and How to Improve Yours
Chapters
00:00 Understanding Cadence: The Basics
11:11 The Importance of Cadence in Running
17:10 Practical Tips for Adjusting Your Cadence
Takeaways
- Cadence is defined as steps per minute.
- Optimal cadence…
Overtraining? Let me tell you about what's going on with my running
Welp! I couldn't beat the burnout!
Today I'll share with you what's going on in my little world of running and why I simply....need a break!
How to warm-up effectively for better running performance
Hi there!
Today, I want to chat about warming up. It's more than rolling out the door for easy running. Actually, you can make it VERY complex, but I want to try and simplify and share with you my fav…
Week in Review - Race Results, Workouts of the Week, and Training Tips
In this episode, I’m recapping a strong week of racing and training across the team - from podium finishes to smart efforts on tough courses. I’ll walk through the key workouts that stood out, highli…
How to Improve Running Economy and Finish Your Marathons Faster
What if you could run faster without increasing your VO₂ max or threshold pace? In this episode, we dive deep into running economy — the often-overlooked pillar of endurance performance.
You’ll learn:
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Week in Review - Race Results, Workouts of the Week, and Training Tips
June 16th - 29th 2025
We're back!
3 races over the last 2 weekends, 4 workouts explained in full, and a handful of coaching tips and insights for you to digest as you continue putting the work in this …
Grandma's Marathon!!! | Race Result, Recap, & Takeaways
It wasn’t pretty, but it’s done. Hear the real story behind my 2:25:15 finish at Grandma’s Marathon—including the wins, losses, aches and pains, setbacks, and all.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Grandm…
1 Week to Go & Final Prep for Grandma's Marathon | Training Log
One. Final. Week.
It's here. Grandma's Marathon is THIS weekend!
There's been an unexpected bump in the road...but I'm still moving forward and prepared to give it my best in Duluth, Minnesota.
Listen i…
Week in Review - Race Results, Workouts of the Week, and Training Tips
June 9th - 15th 2025
Heyo!
This week’s race performances range from 1 mile to 100 miles—featuring wins, personal bests, and age group toppers. I’ll also walk through some A+ workouts from four of our f…
3 & 2 weeks to Grandma's Marathon | Training Log
One last hurrah and now on to the taper!
I've put the final touches on the big volume and big workouts (week 3) and am now onto the taper (week 2).
The weather has been heating up lately, so I've gott…
Week in Review - Race Results, Workouts of the Week, and Training Tips
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Weekly Review
01:02 Highlighting Erin's New York Mini 10K Performance
06:04 Workouts of the Week Overview
07:00 Pratyush's Threshold Workout
12:36 Aaron's Progressive Run
17:…
How to Taper to Your Next Personal Best
How do you taper?
In this episode, we explore some of the science of tapering: the critical final phase of training designed to reduce fatigue, maximize adaptations, and set you up for your best race…
4 Weeks to Grandma's Marathon | Training Log
Hey everybody!
We’re officially 4 weeks out from Grandma’s Marathon, and this week was the biggest mileage week of the build. I’ll break down the key sessions, including a hefty threshold workout and …
What Does It Take to Qualify for the 2028 Olympic Marathon Trials?
What does it take to qualify for the 2028 Olympic Marathon Trials?
In this episode, I break down the latest entry standards, how they’ve changed since 2024, and what it realistically takes to hit tho…
Week in Review - Race Results, Workouts of the Week, and Training Tips
Week of May 25th - 31st
We're breaking down six race performances from the past week, diving deep into four standout workouts, and spotlighting a few key takeaways that could make us all better, smart…
5 Weeks to Grandma's Marathon | Training Log
Over the hill and through the woods to Grandma's Marathon we go!
5 weeks to go... A smidge of a down week mileage-wise, but this week hosted my longest sustained tempo of this block!
Listen in for the…
How runners should structure the off-season and the rebuild phase
Whether you’ve just crossed a finish line or wrapped up a long training block, what you do next matters more than you think.
In this episode, I'll break down how to approach the off-season with inten…
Week in Review - Race Results, Workouts of the Week, and Training Tips
May 19th - May 25th
In this episode, I recap race results from a handful of athletes, sharing their performances, training challenges, and what we can learn from their experiences. I talk through som…