The 1% Better Runner | DLake & Friends

Your running form doesn't break down because your body is weak—it breaks because your focus shatters first.

Most runners think they have good form until they see their race day photos—hunched shoulder…

Most runners think nutrition is about eating healthy, but what works in the gym doesn't work for the long run.

Are you sabotaging your runs with your diet—even if you think you're eating clean? Most r…

Your fancy smartwatch is lying to you about your VO2 max, and chasing that number is sabotaging your race times

Most runners obsess over VO₂ max, but few really understand what it means or how to use …

What if running faster isn't about pushing harder, but about subtle shifts you're overlooking?

In this episode, I break down the counterintuitive truth about performance gains that most runners comple…

What if the secret to marathon success isn't running more miles, but spending more time rehearsing the tiny details everyone ignores?

I thought I was ready for this race. I had the fitness. But a few …

Most runners are training for a time they think they should hit, not the one they're actually ready for.

If you’ve ever felt stuck at the same 5K time no matter how hard you train, this episode is for…

The difference between hitting your goal time and missing it often comes down to what you consume, not just how you train.

If you're a runner who wants to train smarter, not just harder, this episode …

Your tempo runs aren't making you faster—they're actually making you slower, and I spent years proving this the hard way before finally figuring out what actually works.

Threshold training can be a to…

What if the best strength work for runners doesn’t need any weights?

Running more won’t fix what weak glutes, unstable hips, and lazy posture break down. In this episode, I cover the 5 most powerful b…

Your expensive running shoes are actually preventing you from feeling where your foot should land, creating the exact problem they claim to solve.

Overstriding is one of those sneaky mistakes that mos…

Hydration alone won't save your race; unless you master the science behind it, you're probably doing it wrong.

Most runners think they know how to hydrate and fuel, but they're making critical mistake…

Lactate threshold is the one pace that impacts everything from your long runs to race day performance, yet 90% of runners train it wrong.

If you’re somewhere between jogging for fun and grinding it ou…

What if the best way to PR was to start slower, not faster?

You don’t win your half marathon in the first 5K—you survive it. In this episode, I coached Brandon through his real race plan to run a smar…

Most runners don’t fuel right and it’s costing them performance and recovery.

Ever wondered why your runs sometimes feel effortless while other days your legs feel like lead? It might not be your trai…

Most running injuries don’t come from running too much—they come from running too much, too soon.

This episode breaks down exactly how I help runners rebuild fitness after injury without wrecking thei…

The most successful athletes aren't the ones who train the hardest; they're the ones who know exactly how much they can handle without breaking.

What if you’ve been doing it all wrong—pushing too hard…

What if the cross training activity you love most is actually the least effective for improving your running performance?

If you’ve ever wondered whether your spin class or Sunday hike is actually hel…

Most marathoners show up on race day hoping for the best—but this workout reveals the truth about your fitness long before you toe the line.

What if you could predict your marathon outcome before race…

Rolling out of bed and straight into running is the fastest way to guarantee injury—and I used to be guilty of this exact mistake for years.

Have you ever started a run feeling stiff and sluggish, wis…

I trained for six months to avoid the medical tent—and still almost ended up there.

After months of disciplined heart rate-based training, I took on the marathon to see if the low-intensity aerobic en…